Minister Search

Well, our minister search has moved back into high gear again. Many of you remember that last fall our initial conversation, before even posting the job, was with Brice Smith. Well, it seems as if we've come full circle. Here's what I wrote for today's bulletin.

As Brad Spainhower announced last Sunday, the elders met Sunday afternoon with Brice and Neisha Smith to further discuss the possibility of them joining our ministry team here at Eastside.

Many of you remember that Brice, Neisha and little Zeke were with us for a weekend last December, resulting in almost all of us believing they would be a good fit for us here at Eastside. Based on the church’s positive response, we offered them the job. After much prayer, they declined the offer, deciding there were too many unfinished issues in their current ministry setting. Over the past several months, things have developed that make it easier for them to be much more comfortable leaving Santa Rosa.

At our meeting last Sunday it was decided to have them come next Sunday, July 1st. During our combined adult class at 9:00 Brice will talk about their journey of the last few months and answer questions you may have. He will preach during our 10:00 worship assembly.As a church we have learned a new level of patience over the last ten months… always trusting God’s faithfulness… always wanting to be as close to the center of God’s will as we can be.

Part of discerning His will is listening to the Body, so please make plans to be here next Sunday so you can meaningfully participate when our elders seek your feedback. Also, please continue to pray for this process.

Please join us in praying that God is glorified in this process and is all we do.