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Traveling With My Sister
Napuu School in kenya Kenya will always hold a special place in my heart. This trip—my third—became even more meaningful because it was a shared mission with my sister. My
From Lakeside to Eastside Park Rapids
from Lakeside To Eastside Park Rapids Lakeside Christian Church officially became the Park Rapids campus of Eastside Christian Church, Eastside’s very first multi-site location, and from day one, God has
Found Freedom In Ecuador
Found Freedom in Ecuador Kathy’s Story | Ecuador Global Trip A Health Scare I’m still basking in the afterglow of our wonderful, life-impacting trip to Ecuador. My laundry is tumbling,
Guys Group in Long Lake MN
Guys Group In Long Lake MN Life throws storms at all of us—but sometimes, the storm looks like a massive box elder tree. For years, Theresa in Park Rapids, MN
Group For Parents Of Special Needs
Group for Parents of special needs “I was truly alone in the world, trying to raise my autistic daughter and not succumb to the sadness and loneliness I was feeling.
Praying For The One
Praying For The One FOR THE ONE Brian and Nancy began attending Eastside in 2020, right around Father’s Day. Like so many others, they were looking for community and a
A Deadly Turning Point
A Deadly Turning Point When Art shares his story, he always begins with humility: “I have a new life in Christ. I’m recovering from the effects of childhood trauma, anger,
Volunteering In The Nursery
Volunteering In The Nursery From Setup to Snuggles: How Art Found His Perfect Fit in the Nursery Art shares his story of how volunteering in Kidside has made such a
Find A Way To Serve
Find A Way To Serve From High School Student to Small Group Leader Read one Eastsider’s story about her experience as a High School Small Group Leader. “During this last
Irvine Church Helps Refugees
Irvine church helps refugees Eastside Christian Church, recently had the opportunity to partner with WelcomeNST, a nonprofit organization with a passion to put the superpower of community to work, welcoming refugees. The
Serve Together Kidside Initiative
Serve Together Kidside Initiative Five Dollar Challenge How $5 Turned Into $10,000 and Changed the World What happens when you hand every elementary-aged child a five-dollar bill and challenge them
kids activities near me
Searching for kids activities near me In October 2024, Tiffany and her young son Malachi were simply looking for a fun Halloween activity. Like so many of us, she opened
A legacy of serving
A legacy of serving stories that built this church It all started with a tall woman stepping out of an old, raggedy Volkswagen. He was standing outside the church when
The Joy Of Small Groups
The Joy of Small Groups Have you ever felt like you’re missing something in your spiritual journey? Maybe you’re looking for a deeper connection with your faith community or seeking
Celebrating Summer of Serve
Celebrating Summer of Serve 18,555 Acts of Compassion This summer, something incredible happened at Eastside. Whether you’re considering visiting or have been part of our church family for years, you’re
Searching for Help Finding God
Searching for help finding God Shamar’s story I had a lot of trauma growing up. I even went to therapy—it helped a little, but not enough. I was still carrying
I Am Not My Diagnosis
I am not my diagnosis of bipolar disorder Mental Health Crisis Suicide Ideation Angela found herself in a season where she felt hopeless and was struggling with suicidal ideation. Read
Eaton Fire Disaster Relief
Eaton Fire Disaster Relief LA Fires While no one community can help every person affected by a tragedy like the LA Fires, we evaluated the resources we have available as
