Letters to Jesus

Eastside Church

Letters to Jesus

January 7, 2024 • Russ Schlecht • Daniel 10:3, Esther 4:16, Exodus 34:28, 2 Samuel 1:12, Acts 13:2

"Let us consider, then, let us ponder, let us resolve how we may live according to these instructions. Let us exert ourselves in every way possible. If we set our lives in order, I promise you that we will see a great deliverance in answer to our prayers." - John Chrysostom

This morning we kicked off 2024 by writing our annual Letters to Jesus and hearing a message from Pastor Russ on fasting as we prepare to start our annual 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting tomorrow!

More from 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024

How do I 'Belong'? | Day 21

January 28, 2024 • Russ Schlecht • Romans 14:8, John 15:19, Romans 12:5

"so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." - Romans 12:5 For the last day of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 we celebrated breaking the fast with worship, water baptisms, praise reports, fellowship, and a potluck after service! Additionally, Pastor Russ shared a short message on belonging. The theme for Day 21 of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 is 'Strength to Soar' (Colossians 1:11-14).

Wrestling with God | Day 14

January 21, 2024 • Russ Schlecht • Genesis 32:22–32

This is between you and God. Today Pastor Russ spoke about wrestling with God in reference to the story of Jacob in Genesis 32:22-32. Today's theme for Day 14 of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 is 'No Longer Condemned' (Colossians 2:13-15).

The Greatest Life to Live | Day 7

January 14, 2024 • Charis Wilkins • Ephesians 3:7–21

Never take for granted the gift of God's grace. Today we celebrated and honored our Youth Pastor Charis as we heard her final message on staff here at Eastside. Today's theme for Day 7 of our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting 2024 was 'On Our Knees' (Ephesians 3:7-21).