A couple of weeks ago, the lights went at our house. So, I go for our trusty flashlight, which I could not find. There was a camp lantern we keep in the bedroom for emergencies, however the batteries were dead. I had put off getting our house a little more organized, and now I was paying the price. I needed to leave to go to Sunday night service. The car was in the garage and the garage was pitch black. I couldn't see to pull the string to open the garage door, since the garage door is run by electricity. Yes, I had candles but the hot wax run down my hand as I tryed to maneuver around with it. This experience made me think of a few things.
What would happen if this was a major disaster? Am I prepared?
Do I have my house in order? Am I prepared?
Later, I found 2 flashlights one in the garage and one under our bed. I had the resources all the time, but didn't have my house in order.
"Things and Situations" can happen in our lives and we are not prepared emotionally, financially. and physically. However, if we get our house in order spiritually , these diasters can be buffered by the God's Word, which should be our foundation. God has given us the Resource, The Bible.
We just need to read it, study it and believe it.
Come to Eastpoint and learn how to get prepared for lifes events.

David and Brenda Pantleo will be with us this Sunday. They are missionaries to America's Bikers. They just came from Sturgis, SD for the biker rally. I am sure they will have many testimonies about what God is doing among the bikers. Please bring a biker friend with you, you won't be disappointed.

Sunday evening we will be having a baptismal service, after hearing the word from John Heide, our Assemblies of God Seniors Adult Coordinator. He has a great story to tell and will bless us with his music ability.

Tuesday, August 23, at 10:00 will be our first Ladies Bible Study at 10am. The topic is "Is Your Home prepared for a disaster?" Bring your Bible, notebook and flashlight. Bible references will be from Proverbs 31:10-31.

See you this week at Eastpoint!

Last week we had a rummage sale. We sold over $370, which will go to a missions pledge that our Ladies Ministries made. Jo A. was very instrumental in coordinating the sale. Jo just recently started coming to Eastpoint. Jo has made new friends and those friends love her. She also has made a new commitment to obey Christ. Her life is changing. What if Jo did not start going back to church? That is a big IF, isn't/ it.
Lupe has started to come because of Julie who lost her son in a tragic accident. Pastor and Eastpoint Family Church ministered to Julie's family during their loss. Lupe saw the love and wanted to be a part of it. Lupe and Julie are now teaching Sunday School class and Julie just asked last week if she could start working in the baby nursery. She said God spoke to her through last week's sermon about Samuel. Just as God spoke to Samuel, God spoke to her.
What IF Jo, Lupe, Julie had not started back to church? Their lives would not be as fulfilled as they are becoming now.
Come ,Try Church, Try Eastpoint. The love of God is there and you will be loved.

This week Pastor will be starting a series on the Life of Samuel. Samuel was a good boy who grew to be a good man. His mother prayed had for a son and then she told God she would give Samuel back for the service of the kingdom of God.

We took our grandsons out for supper last night. As I was looking at them , my prayer was "God let them grew up to good boys and good men." But you know there are many good men in the world, however they don't have a relationship with Jesus. Jesus is the one who can make their lives more full fulled and of course ready for eternity. So, my prayer now is. "God let my grandsons know you as Lord and Savior and then you ,Lord can help them be good boys and good men., who will be used for your kingdom"

I am excited about this series on Samuel. Come join us this Sunday!

We just came back from vacation ,visiting Boston and surrounding islands. The ocean is so vast.
I begin to think how did Jesus ever walk on water and I don't blame Peter for being afraid of walking on the ocean. It was all in the matter of trust in Jesus that He would not let him drown.

Last Sunday, the children's Sunday School lesson was from John 21:1-17. Jesus saw that the disciples had been fishing all night without catching any fish. He yelled out from the shore and said "throw your nets on the right side of the boat". They questioned but obeyed. And yes, they got more fish then the nets could hold. I asked one of my students what if the disciples had thrown the net on the left side, what would of happened? Tai K. replied "then they wouldn't of caught any fish". It is all about obedience , isn't it?

This Sunday , Pastor will speaking to us from II Samuel 6:1-6 titling his message "The Fear of Foolishness". Some things what God ask use to do , may seem foolish. But He knows , after all he did create us.
Start coming on Sunday evening also, Pastor will be speaking on "Samuel the Boy". We have a great time of worship and learning from His Word.

See you at Eastpoint!

Well, it really happened. I went to Hyvee on Seniors Discount Day. I was hoping to say at the end of my purchases, this will be a Seniors discount. Before, I could utter those words, the middle aged clerk said, I gave you your Senior discount. It actually happened, she could tell I was a Senior. After the sudden sadness of reality, being over 60 is a good thing. Not everyone gets a 5 % discount on their groceries!
Then I thought there has to be a spiritual lesson to this. I wish someone could look at me and say, " I know she loves God" without asking me. Those that love God, love Jesus, who can rule and reign in their life. And not everyone has experienced him like I have.
So, I really have something, my 5% discount and Jesus in my heart. Eventually, those still living will be a Senior. Not everyone will accept Christ. My prayer is that God will allow me to show his love and the Jesus I have in my heart can become theirs too!

Pastor is speaking from Romans 12:1-3 this Sunday.
Verse 2 "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."

Lord, change me to like you.

Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. Our service at Eastpoint Sunday was wonderful.

I can't believe how hot it is here, can't wait until fall.

Oops, just found out the title of Pastor's sermon this Sunday. "Worshipper or Complainer".
Can't wait to hear that one!

Join me and see if maybe we can find out how to change our complaining to worshipping.