Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.

THE MISSION OF EASTERN HILLS:

People helping people live out the unexpected love of Jesus every day.

THE CORE VALUES OF EASTERN HILLS:

AUTHENTIC FAMILY
We have fun and encourage each other through life’s ups and downs.

REAL TRUTH
We dig into Scripture for clarity in a confusing world.

TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH
We thrive as we learn to become more like Jesus together.

PRACTICAL IMPACT
We seek to meet the needs of our neighbors wherever we find them.

TODAY'S DISTINCTIONS FOR AUTHENTIC FAMILY:

1: Devoted

2: Generous

3: Joyful

4: Sincere

“This verse [Acts 2:42] tells us what constituted the most important aspects of the life and worship of the early church and provides an essential model for us to follow.”

— Grant R. Osborne; Acts: Verse by Verse

ἀγαλλίασις (agalliasis). n. extreme joy, be extremely joyful, extreme gladness, rejoicing greatly. State of intense joy and gladness, often expressed verbally or through bodily movement.

—Lexham Theological Wordbook ἀγαλλίασις

I thank the Lord for you, my friend,
and all that we have shared.
My life is so much richer now;
His love has placed you there.

The face and hands of Christ Himself
Seem human now and true.
I’ve grown to know and love Him more;
I’ve seen Him, friend, in you.

I pray that Christ will grow in me
And let my life express
The depths of love He feels for you
In patient tenderness.

Our Lord will draw our hearts to Him
Till love lights ev’ry face.
Then all our lives will join to sing
The beauty of His grace.

—Hymn #396: I Thank the Lord for You, The Baptist Hymnal
Words by Ken Bible, (c) 1993 LNWhymns.com

I’m so glad I’m a part of the fam’ly of God—
I’ve been washed in the fountain,
Cleansed by His blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod;
For I’m part of the fam’ly, The fam’ly of God.

—Hymn #393: The Family of God, The Baptist Hymnal
Words by William J. Gaither and Gloria Gaither, (c) 1970

TAKE IT HOME QUESTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:

— How has Eastern Hills been an authentic family in your life?
— How have you been a part of Eastern Hills being an authentic family in someone else's life?
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