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The sign-up deadline for both MIX and MOVE is this Monday, April 21st.
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Worship services continue each Sunday morning at Eastside on Eighth. You can join us at 9:00am at the CASI Building, 1613 East 8th Street in Jeffersonville. Worship is led by a rotating group from Eastside's Worship Band. A message from God's Word is shared by Outreach Minister, David Parkerson. Children's Worship is provided for grades K through 5.
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We will be holding the First Pointe of Pathway again on the first two weekends in May. Pathway is a step-by-step process that helps a person move toward being a fully developed follower of Jesus. The program is built around three pointes - each developing practical ways to connect to Christ and His Church. If you are new to Eastside and want to know more about becoming a Christian or a member at Eastside, First Pointe of Pathway is that place to start! Sign up at the iPad station.
If you are a member at Eastside and have not had the chance to attend First Pointe yet, we would encourage you to do so during May. Pathway is important for all our members to attend. By going through each of the Pointes, you will be reminded and encouraged about the things that are important in becoming a Christian and growing in the Christian walk. When newer attenders ask about becoming a Christian, or how to better connect at Eastside, you will have confidence in pointing them to Pathway because you have been through it yourself.
If you have already been through the First Pointe of Pathway, the Second Pointe will be offered during the first two weekends in May. We encourage you to attend either on the first two Thursdays or Sundays of the month of May. Second Pointe will meet in Classroom B.
The Adult Bible Studies will not meet during the first two weeks of May in order to allow that group of people to attend Pathway. Adult Bible Studies will resume on Sunday, May 18th.
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We have started a ministry to help the members of Eastside with financial assistance in times of need. This ministry was born out the book of Act in the New Testament. Our desire here is to help carry our brothers and sisters in Christ through difficult times that come around. The MEAN ministry will be a group of individuals who come together for this common cause: Help other members in need. The only thing required is an email address and a desire to care for members in our church.
Here is how it will work:
1. Someone calls or emails us with a need (electric bill, gas bill, or help with rent etc.).
2. Dave Parkerson will send an email out to those members who have signed up for MEAN.
3. The email will request a set amount of people and money for the situation. i.e. The person owes 220 for their electric or it will get shut off.
The email will read:
Jon Doe has been laid off and looking for a new job, unfortunately he hasn't been able to find work. He needs 220 to pay his electric bill or his electric will get shut off. I am looking for 22 people willing to donate $10 to help John Doe take care of this bill. If you can help reply to this email and go online to donate at discovereastside.com give online tab.
4. When the set amount of help has been reached David Parkerson will send a followup email to let the MEAN group know that the need has been taken care of.
This is the heart of MEAN Ministry. We want our church community to have opportunities to help and care for each other.
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Men's Golf League: Begins May 6
Spring is in the air, so men you know what time it is…. Golf league! The golf league will be made up of four man teams. You can make up your own team or you will be paired up with other individuals wanting to play. The registration fee is $30.00 and the weekly play rate is $12.00 to walk or $20.00 to ride. So if you are ready for golf, fun, and dodging golf ball then register on Sundays at the iPad Station or online at www.discovereastside.com
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Rebekah Circle
The women's group, the Rebekah Circle, will be meeting Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00am at the church. After a short meeting, we will be carpooling to Hosparus for their "Pennies from Heaven" event, where we will be turning in our pennies. Come join us!
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Scenic Hills Family Fun Day!
The Christian Camp we support is having an open house on April 26th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. The Fun Day is for families with children entering K-12 (and anyone interested in seeing all the exciting things going on at Scenic Hills). The camp is located in Mitchell Indiana and the fun day is completely free and will involve hiking, a bounce house, tours of the buildings, cotton candy and other snacks and cave tours. The cave has water in it so if you plan to participate bring a change of clothes, long pants and extra shoes.
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Early Registration Discounts
If you sign up your K through 5th grade child for Scenic Hills by May 15th, you will receive a significant savings off the regular price. Please pick up an information sheet in the elementary brochure rack.
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Scenic Hills Camp Service Project:
A team from one of our adult small groups is planning on tackling some projects at Scenic Hills on Saturday, May 10. If you would like more information or would like to join this group please contact Marsha at hancock@discovereastside.com.
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Brochures with information about Camp weeks and registration is available at the Kids Kompass registration area,
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Would you like to learn more about adopting through foster care?
Misty Majors, Department of Children’s Services’ Adoption Champion for this region, will present a brief informational meeting at Eastside on Monday evening, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Childcare is not available. Contact Shawna for more information (shawna@adoptedindiana.org)
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Kids' Kompass Facebook Page
If you have a child in grades 1 through 5, please "like" the Kids' Kompass page on Facebook. You will find weekly updates about what your children are learning in Kids' Kompass.
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Kindergarten Family Picnic
Parents of students attending first grade in August 2014, please reserve the date of June 1, immediately following second service, for a picnic and information time about the coming school year.
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KidQuest
The next KidQuest – a great time of worship, dinner, crafts, Bible lessons and recreation for grades 1 through 5 – will be on Sunday, April 27th from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Food will be provided. Visitors are welcome. Sign up online at http://www.discovereastside.com/kidquest .
Adult workers are needed for the next KidQuest, Sunday April 27th. You can sign up to work online at www.discovereastside.com .
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We have several opportunities for you to serve at Eastside. Please consider offering your time and talents for God's Kingdom in one of these ministries needing help.
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Love Our City: Parkview Middle School Service Project
We are looking for 10 to 15 people to help on April 19th at 9am. We are trying to help Parkview Middle School. Parkview is one of two middle schools in Jeffersonville and we want to help them keep their place clean and well maintained. If you are interested in helping sign up at the iPad Station on Sunday or online at discovereastside.com
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FreeMarket is a clothing ministry for our community. Our next FreeMarket event is April 26. We are looking for people to help. If you would like to help with this ministry sign up at the iPad Station or online at discovereastside.com. You have three ways you can help. Friday the 25, or Friday and Saturday, or just Saturday 26. Come out and be part of this awesome ministry of Eastside.
We have also planned three times to sort clothes for the event. If you can help at any or all of these three sorting worktimes, please simply show up. The sort times are April 17- 10am-3pm, April 19- 9am-4pm, and April 22 7am-4pm.
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Elementary Service Opportunities
We are in need of a Greeter/Visitor Registration on first service on Sundays and on Thursdays. You do not need to be a member to fill this spot.
Contact hancock@discovereastside.com for more information or to volunteer.
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Communion Prep Volunteers Needed
The Communion Preparation Ministry needs helpers to consolidate communion between services on Sunday mornings. Volunteers are needed for the months of August, September, October, and December. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, call the church office.
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Cleaning Ministry Volunteers Needed
The Cleaning Ministry needs volunteers for the coming year. A small section of the building is assigned to individuals or families for cleaning. The commitment is one hour once a month. This vital ministry saves our church thousands of dollars each year in cleaning costs. If you would be willing to volunteer, please contact the church office or Tom May (may@discovereastside.com).
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Food Pantry
This outreach ministry of Eastside provides ongoing help to families in our community. A list of needs for the pantry is available at the Information Center. Donations can be placed in the collection containers in the Outreach Area - the yellow wall just past the Fireside Room. Financial donations are also accepted.
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Stats For April 10th & April 13th, 2014
Attendance - 1023
General Offering - $31,406
Building Fund - $3,871
Decisions This Past Weekend:
Coby Mackin, membership
Chelsea Mackin, membership
Jospeh Burgin, membership
Victoria Wiseheart, membership
Julie Draper, membership
Troy Brice, membership
Heather Urbano, membership
YTD Baptism Decisions - 24
YTD Membership Decisions - 38
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