Jerusalem
Caity Wilson, daughter of EHA’s Jerry and Bobbi Wilson, will be traveling to Israel and the Jordan on May 17th. “My professors informed me of this amazing opportunity and asked me if I would like to go with them,” she said. “I always thought it’d be beautiful to go and this is my chance. Actually setting foot where Jesus stood and putting a tangible experience to all the stories I’ve read in the Bible,” is an experience she is looking forward to, she said. e...
Caity Wilson, daughter of EHA’s Jerry and Bobbi Wilson, will be traveling to Israel and the Jordan on May 17th. “My professors informed me of this amazing opportunity and asked me if I would like to go with them,” she said. “I always thought it’d be beautiful to go and this is my chance. Actually setting foot where Jesus stood and putting a tangible experience to all the stories I’ve read in the Bible,” is an experience she is looking forward to, she said.
She will take classes at the Jerusalem college and will also take excursions to explore the biblical sights. Caity is asking for prayer support in the areas of safety, God’s presence and His revelation of who He is. For those interested in financially supporting her, you can click here.
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:
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.
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.”
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.
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?”
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
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
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?
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...