Church guide

BETTER TOGETHER NAMETAG SUNDAY! Sunday, July 14, at 9am and 10:30am, we are encouraging everyone to wear a name tag to foster connection among our church family. NameTags & Sharpie markers will be available in the back of the seats, with the Service Hosts or at the Welcome Desk. Four colors will be available to identify your town. FM- green. CAZ- blue. JD- red. SYR- orange. Join us for the Connection Lunch after the 1030am service!

We are proud to celebrate Jacob Hannafan as our volunteer of the week! Jacob volunteers in the Jungle almost every week, often serving during both services. He is our "tech guy" and we would not be able to run our computers and music without him. Jacob always has a smile on his face and continually greets everyone with the same enthusiasm. When asked why he enjoys volunteering at church, Jacob says: "I like serving because it helps people. It's what God wants me to do. I feel needed, and God says, "Go." I get to be with people, talk to them, and make friends. They need me, and it feels good to be there and help. Why stay home doing nothing and be by myself when I can go help? I like it there, and they like me." We are so thankful for Jacob and the whole Hannafan family that serve our church so faithfully. Leave Jacob some words of encouragement! "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10 NIV

Good morning! We are having some technical difficulties and may not be able to stream the 9 o'clock service. We are working hard on fixing the problem and will try to stream the 10:30 service. Otherwise, we will be recording the service and you will be able to find it this week on our website easternhills.org Have a wonderful day!

We are proud to celebrate Rachel Mosher as our volunteer of the week! Rachel has been involved in Deaf ministry since 2006 and has been signing at Eastern Hills since 2010. "I began learning sign language in the early 2000s and had a thought that turned into a tug on my heart: "Why isn't sign language happening in the church?" When God tugs, you answer, so I began learning sign language and training to be an interpreter. As I trained under another Christian interpreter, I found out that Deaf are the most under-reached people group in the world. Only 2% have ever 'heard' the gospel. Knowing that inspired me on. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share the gospel, music, and messages this church provides. And watching this ministry grow encourages me to show up every week. I am also so grateful for Amy and Laurie for joining the work. And a big thank you to the pastors and staff for helping us do our work." We are so thankful for Rachel and her faithful service. Leave her a word of encouragement!

Congratulations to the class of 2019! We are so proud of our graduates. #wearebettertogether

Congratulations to Tim & Skyler for being this year's recipiants of the Student Community Servant Leadership Award! Listen to their stories to learn how serving has played a huge role in their spiritual development.

We are proud to celebrate our Student Community leaders as volunteers of the week! This fantastic group of people gets up early every Sunday morning to spend time with middle and high school students, and they love it! Each leader helps to create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for students to feel safe, able to share, and ask questions. Almost all of these leaders have been with their small groups for two or more years, creating deep relationships, and providing consistency for students during a phase of life filled with changes. We are so thankful for the heart they have for our students, their commitment to show up every Sunday, and their desire to see middle and high school students experience God. (Pictured left to right: Andrew Ryan, Kevin Beagle, Tim Kaiser, Lauren Westfall, Skyler Haun, Lauren Markley. Not pictured: Brittany Wright and Sophia Wojcik) For more information regarding Student Community, contact [email protected]

We are proud to celebrate Alex and Rebekah Clement as our volunteers of the week! Alex and Rebekah have been attending Eastern Hills for nine years and have actively participated in several small groups and classes. Six years ago, Alex and Rebekah began volunteering through our Learning Environment and have coordinated six different Financial Peace University (FPU) classes! Also, Alex and Rebekah occasionally volunteer in Promiseland where their two, soon to be three, children enjoy their Sunday mornings. Alex and Rebekah explain their passion for personal financial health "For the ten years, we have been married, we have lived the journey of becoming debt-free and have lived our lives by the biblical financial lessons taught in FPU. We felt called to share our story with others, and volunteering to coordinate FPU classes at Eastern Hills was that perfect opportunity. Sharing this life-changing material with others has been a blessing to us, and we look forward to continuing to share the message and our story." If you are interested in more information about Financial Peace University, contact Alex at [email protected]. Leave Alex and Rebekah a word of encouragement!

Happy Pentecost Sunday! Imagine if you were able to walk side by side with Jesus. Now isn’t it crazy to think He said it was better for Him to leave so we could get the Holy Spirit? Our greatest helper is always with us.

We are proud to celebrate Annika Madissoo as our volunteer of the week! Annika is 14 years old and has been attending Eastern Hills for her entire life. She started volunteering six months ago and loves spending time with the kids in the three-year-olds room. Annika has been inspired by seeing children grow in their faith and plans to continue volunteering in Promiseland! We are incredibly thankful for enthusiastic volunteers like Annika. Leave her a word of encouragement!

Where do you find your joy?

We are on the search for summer volunteers! We encourage each family - mom, dad, older siblings, grandparents - to spend two Sundays with us this summer. Two Sundays = Two hours in Promiseland. We promise you will have fun. Sign up this Sunday!

This past Sunday, Kyle shared both the sad and exciting news that Ben Tubbs will be leaving us at the end of July in order to explore the possibility of planting a church in the Syracuse area. Check out this video that Ben and Kyle made to hear more!

We remember. #memorialday

Are you looking to get connected and make new friends? On Sundays, July 7 through August 25, we will be offering a quick, affordable lunch outside on the patio after the 10:30 am service. We desire to encourage connection before people move on with their busy weekend. We would love for you to join us! Also, would you consider helping us serve lunch one week? It's easy and a great way to connect with others at church! Register here: https://buff.ly/2VSA5jA

We are proud to celebrate Jim Shields as our volunteer of the week! Jim faithfully volunteers at the Promiseland welcome desk every other week. He and his wife Linda have five children and two grandchildren and have been attending Eastern Hills for 22 years. Jim is always ready to help wherever he is needed, whether it be greeting a new family or assisting with the check-in computers. His welcoming and friendly nature extends to all of those around him unless you are rooting against SU, then you might see his competitive side. In his free time, Jim enjoys golfing and spending time with his family. We are incredibly thankful for all of our volunteers! Leave Jim a word of encouragement.

#dateonadime⠀ ⠀ At Eastern Hills, we value marriage and want to promote your relationship with your spouse. Most of us are busy with work, kids events, sports, or even grandkids, and may not take time for ourselves as a couple. ⠀ ⠀ We would like to encourage you to take a night out with your spouse. Follow the link to find ideas on how to do so without breaking the bank: https://buff.ly/2LXfDtt

We are proud to celebrate Jason Bjork as our Volunteer of the Week! Jason and his wife Sarah have been attending Eastern Hills since 2014, and both greatly enjoy the messages, the worship, and the community of friends they have found. Jason has been faithfully serving the children of Eastern Hills in the Ocean Room since 2015. Jason explains how volunteering at church has had an impact on his life: "Through volunteering, I have taken part in helping my children grow as Christians, which has helped me be a better father. I learned how to listen and communicate better to my children. Eastern Hills makes it easy to be a volunteer on Sunday mornings; I come in and read the lesson for the day, we let the children play, have small group time, large group time, and finish with crafts and activities. My kids enjoy me being a volunteer and are always proud to see there dad serving God." Leave Jason a word of encouragement!

We recently celebrated 17 baptisms at church and continue to witness God transforming lives! How have you seen God at work in your life?

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. - Psalm 96:1 What is your favorite song to sing at church?

Congratulations to the class of 2019! We are so proud of our graduates. #wearebettertogether

Congratulations to Tim & Skyler for being this year's recipiants of the Student Community Servant Leadership Award! Listen to their stories to learn how serving has played a huge role in their spiritual development.

We are on the search for summer volunteers! We encourage each family - mom, dad, older siblings, grandparents - to spend two Sundays with us this summer. Two Sundays = Two hours in Promiseland. We promise you will have fun. Sign up this Sunday!

Good Friday - April 19 @ 7:00PM Easter - April 21 @ 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM Baptism Sunday - April 28 Annual Meeting - April 28

Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope we find in Him, even in life's most difficult seasons. Childcare provided for infants through pre-k. Don't worry though! We will have engaging elements in our service to keep your children's attention. All are welcome! • Sunrise service @ 7:30AM • Services also offered @ 9:00AM & 10:30AM #whatyouarehopingforishere

Todd and Julie have attended and lead several small groups over the past few years. Check out the Stady's story to hear why they believe small groups are such an important next step in getting connected and growing in your faith. Still looking to join a group? Email [email protected] and we will help you get connected.

Live update from Valentine’s Date Night!

Do you want to get connected, build lasting relationships, and grow in your faith? Small groups will be launching again soon.

Hope and Faith are headed back to El Salvador over their February break. Listen to their story to hear why they decided to return this year, why they are choosing to get baptized, and what work they will be doing while they are in El Salvador.

There is still time to get involved! Check out easternhills.org/vdn for more information.