Currently I am doing a bible study called One in a Million. The bible study is about being the one person who steps out above their circumstances and their fears to allow God to work in their lives.

One major focus in the study points out that satan tries to discourage us by helping us forget how God has been faithful in our lives before.

Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, you know they were shown one miracle after another and not to mention a pillar of cloud by day to lead them and a pillar of fire by night, and they still were having trouble with amnesia.

I find myself so much like that. When the car breaks down or when I get sick or when things just are tough, where do I go first? If things are tough at work or someone has really hurt me what do I do? Do i panic, complain,  move from the normal concern to all out worry? Do I go to everyone else first? Or do I stop, settle and be still before God and then make my
requests to Him. The person who can bring perfect peace.

The same God that worked on our behalf yesterday is the same God who can work on our behalf today.

Now please don’t get me wrong. I am a work in progress for sure. What I do know  is that I truly believe that God wants are time on this earth  to be abundant , sweet.  I also know that He is good and loves me and YOU!

What is your wilderness right now. Take courage when you are in a wilderness situation, that is when God can truly do some wonderful things.

Vicki Hood

WOW! If you haven’t been by ECC in a while you will probably gasp when you see how far along the new building is! I have to hand it to the workers, now that the building is under roof they are able and willing to work in whatever the elements may be outside. This last week they began placing the metal studs to outline the halls and office areas. I can’t wait to have a GREEN ROOM! Which reminds me of a question i have, “Does it have to be a shade of green?” I have always wondered that! lol!. Anyway, we are in the middle of a new series called, “In God We Tru$t”. We have baptized at least one person every week for the last month and a half, which is what it is all about! The new building is going to put us on a whole new level though. A year from now you may not even recognize Eastside. God is moving and and always changing things to glorify His kingdom! I am humbled and blessed to be here!

Ken

My personal shout out to the folks who have switched to the first worship hour. It’s helped moving the service to 9:30. We’ve been in this new schedule now for three weeks and each Sunday our attendance numbers have been equal in both hours. It opens up room for growth until our new auditorium is done. So thanks for whatever sacrifice you’ve made. The energy in first service has been incredible! And hang in there gang, we’re working on a traffic solution too so you can get out of the parking lot more quickly. Blessings!

Dave Hastings