Mark Your Calendar
- Youth Bible Study & Snowballs Night – May 17
- Skills Camp – June 15-19
- Kids Water Day – July 19
📢 Announcements
📖 Women’s Bible Study has concluded
See the video below!
🍧 Youth Bible Study & Snowballs Night
May 17th. Invite your friends!
💬 Table Talk
One group is going to the park this Saturday. What are your plans?
🚧 Education Building Bathroom Remodel
Renovations are underway! There have been slight delays, but the project is moving forward, and we’re excited to see it completed soon.
📖 Summer Mini Series: Identity – Who Am I?
Deep questions and answers about our purpose and the meaning of life, special speakers and hot topics! Plan to come! Sunday mornings at 11:00.
🎨 Skills Camp
June 15-19
🤽🏼 Kids Water Day – Games & Snacks
Stay connected and let’s continue to grow together! 💒
Ladies’ Bible Study Video Recap from Sarah
As we continue to grow together and seek truth in God’s Word, Sarah has thoughtfully recorded a brief video reflecting on our recent women’s study series. We warmly invite all the ladies of Eastside to take a few moments to watch this YouTube recap, as it offers a wonderful opportunity to remember what the Lord has been teaching us. This short message is designed to encourage your heart and keep our community connected as we rely on the Bible for daily guidance.
Youth Bible Study & Snowballs Night – May 17!
8-Week Mini-Series starting soon
This summer, we are excited to launch a new mini-series called Identity: Who Am I, designed to help anyone wrestling with deep questions about their purpose and the meaning of life. In a culture that often leaves us confused about who we are, we will compassionately explore complex areas such as sexuality, gender, relationships, marriage, ethnicity, and our careers. Rather than relying on our own shifting understanding, this series will look closely at what God says, grounding our answers in a Biblical standard to point us toward enduring truth. As Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which gives our lives profound meaning. Get ready to discover your identity, and we encourage you to invite your friends and bring your questions as we open the Scriptures together to understand God’s good design for our lives.
Discussion Questions for Watching Wonders Missing Jesus
📖 Biblical Insight Questions
- Jesus and Rest (Mark 6:30–32)
- Why does Jesus invite the disciples to “come away and rest”?
- What does this teach us about God’s design for work, ministry, and rest?
- Compassion and Provision (Mark 6:33–44)
- Why does Jesus respond to the crowd with compassion instead of frustration?
- What does the feeding of the five thousand reveal about Jesus’ power and care?
- Jesus Walks on Water (Mark 6:45–52)
- Why are the disciples terrified when Jesus comes walking on the sea?
- What does this miracle reveal about Jesus’ divine identity?
- Hard Hearts and Spiritual Blindness
- Why does Mark say the disciples “did not understand about the loaves”?
- How can people witness God’s work yet still fail to truly see Him?
🔨 Practical Application Questions
- Busyness vs. Knowing Jesus
- How can serving God become disconnected from actually walking with God?
- What are some signs that spiritual activity is replacing intimacy with Christ?
- What is the difference between biblical rest and simply distracting yourself?
- Why is intentional spiritual rest important?
- Recognizing God’s Work
- Why do we often overlook the ways God is working in everyday life?
- How can we become more aware of His presence and activity?
🪞 Personal Reflection Questions
- Your Relationship with Jesus
- Are you currently more prone toward burnout or spiritual passivity?
- Where might Jesus be inviting you to healthier rhythms of work and rest?
- Have you ever found yourself doing “Christian things” while feeling spiritually dry?
- What may be contributing to that dryness?
- Your Awareness of God
- When was the last time you were genuinely amazed by something God did?
- Are you attentive to His work around you, or distracted by routine and busyness?
- Your Next Step Toward Jesus
- What practical change could help you focus more intentionally on Christ this week?
- How can you cultivate deeper trust and dependence on Him in everyday life?
Ladies’ Zoom Prayer Meeting
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share, and lift one another up in prayer.
When: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 PM
Link to join: zoom.joinebc.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
Nursery Schedule
5/10 – Jim & Janet Saunders
5/17 – Sarah Wiggs, Tara Solomon