Kick the can was a fun childhood game. When you hear of someone who kicked the can it brings up the idea that few want to talk about. The idea of being canned is different than the news that Renee has canned all of the apricots. By now the news of a program I’ve had…
Consideration by Eastside Baptist Church
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 5:30PM Eastside Baptist Church will consider a Constitution/By-Law change. It is no small thing for a church to consider changes like this. Constitution/By-Laws are important documents that instruct the congregation why they gather, how they gather, and how they govern themselves. Over time Constitutions, By-Laws, and policies may need…
Liturgy for April 14
Sunday, April 14, in the Year of our Lord – 202410:30AM Pastor: Read Psalm 133 (STAND) Congregation: SING: Like Dew of Hermon (STAND)(Based on Psalm 133) PRAYER: (SIT or KNEEL)Prayer of ConfessionPastoral prayer (STAND)Responsive: Romans 15:5-7 (STANDING)Pastor: “Now may the God Who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with…
A Motion to Adopt the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession
Background: History of three confessions: 1644 London Baptist Confession (Baptist – not anabaptist)1644-1646 Westminster Confession (Presbyterian)1658 Savoy Declaration (Congregational)1689 Second London Baptist Confession (drafted in 1677 – not anabaptist)1729 Philadelphia Confession (Presbyterian)1742 Philadelphia Confession (Baptist – not anabaptist)1833 New Hampshire Confession (Baptist – not anabaptist)1925 New Hampshire Confession (current confession statement of Eastside Baptist Church)…
Letter to the American Church
Join me on Saturday, April 13, at 2 PM to view A Letter to the American Church documentary at Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls, ID. Letter To The American Church Trailer from Letter To The American Church on Vimeo.
Your Local Drug Store
Walgreens and CVS are the new Planned Parenthood. Even if your state has strict protections for the preborn, these two pharmaceutical giants are willing to join their names to those who have no fear of God and no respect for their neighbor. They cannot be trusted with your health. If they are willing to supply…
Lord’s Day Primer for February 11, 2024
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The preaching text for this coming Lord’s Day morning is Genesis 12:1-9. Find time, if you haven’t already read this, to read it as a family before we gather together. Also, remember this is a shared meal on Sunday and the theme for the meal is lasagna. Bring lasagna and/or something…
Buhl City Council
UPDATED WITH NEW TIMES: There have been some unfortunate events unfolding in the “Trout Capital of the World”, the City of Buhl. Here is Bill Colley, of NewsRadio 1310 KLIX, who recently interviewed Eli Johnson to help get you caught up to speed on why there is an important city council meeting on February 12,…
Joshua Kohl for Idaho Senate, District 25
My name is Paul Thompson, I have been the pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Twin Falls since 2001. While serving as the pastor of this church, I have been actively involved in my community. I have written for the Times News Pastors’ Corner, I have been a contract chaplain for local hospitals, and I…
Pre-Blizzard Lord’s Day Primer
Dear beloved of God at Eastside Baptist, Winter Weather Event Statement: We do not usually cancel a Lord’s Day morning gathering due to weather. But that does not mean you should feel obligated to drive on treacherous road conditions. Unless providentially hindered, the church house will be heated up and ready to receive worshipers on the Lord’s…