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Tough Guys & Drama Queens

SMaRt begins its fall study on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. in Pastor Jon’s office at the East Hills campus this October. Co-led by Becky Cooper and Jennifer Sharer, the ministry began “as a way for moms of teenagers to fellowship and share ideas, celebrations and struggles,” they said. “Last year we covered topics such as social media, dating, disrespectful attitudes, church attendance, brain development, eating disorders, pornography and so much more.”

SMaRt begins its fall study on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. in Pastor Jon’s office at the East Hills campus this October. Co-led by Becky Cooper and Jennifer Sharer, the ministry began “as a way for moms of teenagers to fellowship and share ideas, celebrations and struggles,” they said. “Last year we covered topics such as social media, dating, disrespectful attitudes, church attendance, brain development, eating disorders, pornography and so much more.”

 Beginning in October, they will start a book study, Tough Guys & Drama Queens, by Mark Gregston. It costs $12.25 on Amazon or $5.99 for the Kindle version.

 SMaRT (Supporting Moms (who) are Raising Teenagers) started in 2015 and welcomes all moms. “We are passionate about this ministry because we are passionate about our kids and about being the best moms we can be to raise these kiddos in a way that is pleasing to God,” the leaders said.

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Young Life Changes Lives

The House interviewed Steve Bilger, a member of East Hills Alliance, who is also involved in the student ministry called Young Life.  Following is the interview.

Steve: Young Life is a missionary organization—its primary aim is for young people who do not yet know Jesus...

Blessing Bags
Blessing Bags

When we introduced the blessing bags, we asked that (once you handed yours out), you consider sharing that story with others.

Whether it was amazing or awful, scary or easy, it’s great to hear about the experiences of others.

So, with that in mind, here’s my story:
Pastor Wayne Wrzesinski

I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve as the interim youth pastor at East Hills and The Grove. I grew up in Castle Rock in a house that my parents still live in to this day. We were always involved in church and I really felt like ministry as something God had for me when I was around 15 or 16. I was a student leader when I was in youth ministry, played on the worship team, and helped with video for youth throughout high school.
Tough Guys & Drama Queens

SMaRt begins its fall study on Sundays from 6-8 p.m. in Pastor Jon’s office at the East Hills campus this October. Co-led by Becky Cooper and Jennifer Sharer, the ministry began “as a way for moms of teenagers to fellowship and share ideas, celebrations and struggles,” they said. “Last year we covered topics such as social media, dating, disrespectful attitudes, church attendance, brain development, eating disorders, pornography and so much more.”

Kidville: The place where children learn that adults care and that Jesus loves them
Kidville: The place where children learn that adults care and that Jesus loves them

The House did a short interview with a couple of Kidville’s special teachers. Shea Craver & Shann Gilman. 

Shea has been teaching about 6-7 months in the preK/kindergartenclass at The Grove.

Shann has been teaching Kidville for about 7 years, starting out as a helper on Saturday nights at East Hills. She is now the campus leader for Kidville at The Grove, and still teaching. 

Are We Going To Be Okay?
Are We Going To Be Okay?

A time of transition always leads to a lot of questions, and a church is no different. People ask all kinds of questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how. Most of the questions seem to fall into one of two categories: “Are we going to be led well?” and “Are we going to be okay?”

Fall At The Grove
Fall At The Grove

The Fall season is kicking off at The Grove campus with a bustle of activity. 

The building continues to experience minor renovations as the months roll by. Included in these are the filling of the oil tank out back behind the building, the repairing of termite damage underneath The Grove’s community room, and various other
Reflections

By now, you probably know that East Hills and The Grove are headed into a time of transition. After 14 and ½ wonderful years here, Michelle and I have accepted a role with Pure Desire Ministries in Gresham, Oregon. As their new executive director, I will be tasked with helping this ministry grow and reach more churches and people with a message of freedom and hope. 

While this new opportunity is exciting

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Placed For A Purpose

Where do you run when bombs are going off all around you day and night? What do you do when you flee with your children to a country where forks and canned foods are mysteries? 

Or when you dream a big dream for God and He changes the whole scenario? 

Life After Fifty

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