Pastor’s Paragraphs: Join Us for an Appreciation Reception for the Solar Family
I assume you have heard about Ricky Solar’s future plans. Over several months Ricky has made a careful and prayerful decision concerning the next steps in his life. He obviously has gifts of ministry, a love for students and a passionate interest in sports. These seem to have come together perfectly in what he feels […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs: Friday, May 20, 2016
Congratulations to the High School Scholarship recipients and the new Helen Cain Memorial Award winner. Eastern Hills has been blessed each year with such outstanding students and this year certainly was not an exception. You will see the names of those students on the right. We are proud for each of them and their families. […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs: Friday, May 13, 2016
What a joy it will be to recognize our high school graduates this coming Sunday morning. This is a most significant moment in their lives and for their families. From here many will go on to further education or training. They have been given good training at home and church. Each student will become more […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs – October 17, 2014
On Sunday morning the congregation will vote to affirm the 2015 Church Budget. Some have asked the reason for voting on a Sunday morning. Doing so is a reminder that the budget is for the whole church. It represents how we get the work of our church done throughout the year. Unfortunately there are those […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs – October 10, 2014
Join me in expressing appreciation to those who serve with me on our Ministry Leadership Team. It is a privilege to serve with them throughout the year and to know their heart for the Lord and our church. Please remember to pray for Keith, Ricky, Dan, Greg and Mark as they serve us. “CONNECTED” is […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs – September 19, 2014
We are so very happy for Mark and Meredith in their upcoming wedding on Saturday. Certainly it is their desire and mine that you will join in the celebration of their marriage with your attendance if at all possible. It is not often a church has the unique privilege of sharing in this very special […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs – September 12, 2014
On Sunday we will affirm nine men to serve the next term on our Deacon Council. I am grateful for these men who are committed to the Lord and our church. Deacons are to be considered in the light of the passage in I Timothy where Paul outlines their qualifications. Let me take this opportunity […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs – September 5, 2014
This week I want you to give thought to the two following paragraphs which at first might seem disconnected. However, they both speak to issues faced by the church at large, as well as churches like ours. Sometime ago I came across the following information from the book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of […]
Discovering Yourself
One of my favorite stories is about the child of a famous theologian who discovered himself. The learned professor tells about placing his preschool son in front of a large mirror. At first the boy did not recognize himself because he was too young. He didn’t know what a mirror was, but he did seem […]
Pastor’s Paragraphs – August 29, 2014
I am pleased to have the opportunity for some reflection and planning with our staff leadership team on Monday and Tuesday of this week. We look forward to developing stronger ministries and improving communication as we evaluate needs and potential in our church. Much of what we seek to do comes from feedback you give […]