Advent 2022
Magnificat
Magnificat, also called the canticle of Mary, is found in Luke 1:46–55. In Scripture, the hymn is found after the jubilant meeting of Mary, pregnant with Jesus, and her relative...
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Eastbrook Church
Advent 2022
Reflect & Respond: Week 1
Below, you will find a variety of ways to reflect on the message for this week. Since God speaks to each of us in different ways, you, your family, or...
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December 03, 2022
Advent 2022
Where Are You God?
Read Psalm 9:7-10 Have you ever wondered where God is in the midst of suffering? I have. Where were you, God, when my mother first tried to kill herself? Or...
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December 02, 2022
Advent 2022
The Interests of Others
Read Philippians 2:1-11 Did Mary have insight before Jesus was born? Paul was looking back when he wrote the letter to the Philippians. Today’s passage discusses traits and attitudes of...
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December 01, 2022
Advent 2022
Trust
Read Proverbs 3:5-6 ““Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your...
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November 30, 2022
Advent 2022
A Lesson on Humility
Read James 4:6-10 Humble yourselves and submit yourselves to the Lord. What does it mean to humble ourselves before the Lord? According to verse 6, being proud and being humble...
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November 29, 2022
Speak Out
Finding Rhythms of Rest in a Weary World
by Jessica Helfrich We live in a world consumed with instant gratification and busyness. People are obsessed with accomplishments and rest gets pushed to the backburner. As I reflect on...
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November 28, 2022
Speak Out
The Pause: Finding Rest in Intimacy with God
by Megan ‘Mac’ Littel Sitting in silence in a room full of people can feel awkward, intimidating, or impossible. It asks you to leave your comfort zone. But practiced communally,...
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November 28, 2022
Speak Out
God Story: Pursuing Sabbath with Bonnie Tesch
I was in an introductory Bible class at my first church in Iowa City when I first heard about Sabbath: a day of rest dedicated to God, His fourth commandment....
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November 28, 2022
Speak Out
Get to Know an Eastbrooker: Paul Sinclair
by Jessica Eckert Paul Sinclair has been coming to Eastbrook for almost nine years. During that time, he also served as our Missions pastor for two years before retiring in...
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