Community Care
The past few weeks, a few of our church members have experienced hurt, hardship, and struggles. These are the moments where the body of Christ is called to move in love and meets the needs of His bride. Here are the needs that we know to address:
- Elizabeth Kennis just returned home after breaking her leg and needs meals on Tuesday and Thursday
- Jen Gillfillan needs meals as she cares for her mother who had a stroke and was her granddaughters caregiver
- Louise Bass fell and fractured a vertebrae and in on limited movement.
Are you willing to help members of your church family? If so, please email for more information.
If you or someone you know has a need that can be met by our Community Care Team, please email .
Spring Worship Night!
VBS
VBS Volunteers and Families
SAVE the DATE
Eastside VBS
July 18-22
9am-12pm
More information coming soon!!!
KAIROS EIGHT25 SUPPORT GROUP
Any women struggling with infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss are welcome at the next meeting of Kairos Eight25 on Monday, July 11 from 7:00-8:30 PM at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1677 Jamestown Rd. This Christ-centered support group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month and offers hope to women who are experiencing the loss and loneliness of infertility and miscarriage.
Contact Gwen Martin at 757-897-1661 if you would like more information.
"But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance" (Romans 8:25).
Online Giving
Currently we have several donors who use Online giving, and it has been such a blessing through COVID to be able to contribute this way, but a little known fact is that the church pays a fee to the online processor (2-3%).
You can reduce the fee by changing your online gift from Credit Card to ACH (direct from your checking account). Just select the ACH option at the bottom. If you would like to reduce the fee altogether you can set up Bill Pay through your bank and they will issue a check for free and mail it for you as well. We are so appreciative of the convenience Online giving has provided and if you feel this is still the best option for you, please continue using this method.
Payouts from IRA
Once you have reached 72 (previously 70 1/2) the IRS requires you to take an RMD (Required Minimum Distribution). Once you pull that amount out of your IRA you must pay taxes on that money. If you use the Qualified Charitable Distribution method you can give the full amount of the withdrawal to the church without paying the taxes.
Please talk to your financial advisor if you would like to use this method for taking your RMD.
Nominations
From now through July, Eastside is accepting nominations for the Leadership Team. If you have someone you would like to nominate, you may drop their name into the offering box on Sunday morning or you can nominate them on our website here!
Second Saturday Healing Service
This Saturday, July 9, we will gather for healing prayer in the foyer from 9-10 AM. Please join us if you need physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, or if you feel led to pray for others.
Please note that this in-person prayer time replaces phone prayer on the second Saturday of each month.
August Announcements
Starting August 13th, we will begin a weekly Bible study. Join us Saturdays at 10 AM.
Also on August 21st we will be having our baptismal service!
For more information regarding the Bible study or if you are interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Doug Bunn a .
Turning Point
Are you going through a challenging time in your life? Would you like to talk it through in a confidential setting? If so, Eastside’s Turning Point Ministry is here to give you an extra layer of emotional and spiritual support. To make an appointment, please email or call Ashley Willis (M.A. Pastoral Counseling) at 757-784-5165.
Youth Group
“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him" (Psalms 127:3). As our Youth continue to grow, let us pray for them. They are a gift from God and His love for is reflected through the love we have for them.
We will not be having Youth Group tonight!
Here is an updated Youth Schedule for the next few weeks:
- July 15th: Co-ed Youth Group (Eastside)
- July 29th: Co-ed Youth Group (Off-site)
For more info regarding all things youth please contact our Youth Director Kris Samuel at 908-227-2421 or
Friday Afternoons
Join us live on Fridays at 2 PM for songs of praise on Facebook and Instagram @eastsidechurchva.
Sunday Scenes
We worship in person at 10 AM and our service streams live on our YouTube channel (Eastside Administration).
Sunday Prayer
Please join us for prayer in the foyer at 9:30 on Sunday mornings.
Sunday Evenings
All young adults are invited to this group! We will be meeting this Sunday, July 10th at 6 PM at the Cox’s house, 5500 Scott’s Pond Dr. Bring your friends! Questions? Contact Gigi at
Volunteers Opportunities
Have you thought about serving children and families of the church? You are invited to join this vibrant ministry! Children’s ministry is offered during the 10 AM service and if you can serve, please click here. Sign up for shifts that suit your schedule! All volunteers will undergo a simple background check.
Eastside’s Cleaning Team provides a crucial and caring service to the church. Please contact team leader Sara Osborne at to schedule a shift that works for you.
Community Care
Are you willing to help members of your church family? If so, please email for more information.
Also, if you or someone you know has a need that can be met by our Community Care Team, please email .
Groups and Classes
Interested in joining an Eastside group or class? If you see a day that works for you, please contact the leaders below to learn more about their groups. They look forward to talking with you!
“Coffee w/ Friends” every Wednesday mornings at 8:30 AM at Column-15 (everyone) Doug Bunn at 757-871-0663
Sunday evenings, 6 PM (young adults)
Gigi at
First meeting of the month will gather at a church member's home. Our meetings are every other Tuesday, 1 PM (women's group)
For more information please contact Jinks at
Thursday evenings (via phone), 6:30 PM
Every other Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Patty at
or Ashley at
Pray
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” (1 Chronicles 16:11). Eastside prays in community Monday-Saturday by teleconference.
Check our website for daily prayer sheets with responsive readings to enhance your prayer time.
Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer for something going on in your life? We have prayer team members who would love to pray for you and your situation. If you want us to pray privately and confidentially, we will do that. If you would like your prayer requests to be shared and prayed for by our open prayer groups, we can lift them up during our weekly prayer times.
Contact
Important Dates
We have switched to Google Calendar's in order to provide quick updates. However, we will still have a printable copy available. Questions regarding the calendar, please contact Kris Samuel at
Click here for the Eastside calendar.
Give
As always, click here for everything you need to know for giving online, by text, or by mail.
Jan-June 2022
Budgeted: $140,000
Received: $135,747
July 2022
Budgeted: $26,000
Received Month-to-Date: $4,625
Annual 2022
Budgeted: $310,000