Pastor's Blog Archives - Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and School

November Newsletter Article

November 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

Blessed be the Lord, who has not let us be prey for their teeth. Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. – Psalm 124: 6 & 8

Reformation

October 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

This October, we get to celebrate one of the most important events to happen in the world in the past 1000 years.

Connected

September 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing

August Newsletter Article

August 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

“Jesus told them a parable about the need to always pray and not lose heart.” -Luke 18:1

Once upon a time, a man failed again and again but he never gave up.

July Newsletter Article

July 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

Have you ever received news that wasn’t good? None of us like to be on the receiving end of bad news.

The ACTS Prayer

May 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

There is much to pray about these days. And yet there are times we find it hard to put together a prayer.

Worshipping through Holy Week

March 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog /by Amanda Petersen

Why do we have extra church services during Holy Week? What is their purpose? And what insight can we teach our children about the different services?

Ashes on Ash Wednesday: The Why and the How

February 1, 2024/in Pastor's Blog, sermons /by Amanda Petersen

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian’s 40-day journey with the Lord to the cross and tomb, preparing for the proclamation of Easter. The 40 days are reminiscent of several biblical events: Jesus’ 40-day fast at the beginning of this ministry, Moses’ stay on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, and Elijah’s fast on his way to the mountain of God.