Unseen Heroes

posted January 15, 2009 by Steve Whicker | |

God is working in an unusual way at Eagle Brook Church, Spring Lake Park. Those who visit for the first time often say after a weekend service, “There’s just something different about this church…I sensed God’s presence like never before.” The Bible teaches that God most often accomplishes His purpose through people. Whenever I think about the hundreds of volunteers who use their gifts to serve at SLP, I frequently…

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2009? Bring it on!

posted January 5, 2009 by Don Graffam | |

Hey WB friends – it’s Monday morning and I’m just getting back to work after the break since Christmas Eve.  On a personal note, it was  a great week and a half of time with family at the pond, sledding, and celebrating birthdays and holidays.  Thanks to everyone for the grace of a weekend off.  I heard many were bummed to miss a weekend, but I think, looking back, that…

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Reflections and Resolutions

posted December 31, 2008 by Steve Whicker | |

I often use the last day of the year to thank God for the past and look forward to the future. As I reflect on this past year, I’m blown away by all that we’ve seen God do at Spring Lake Park in 2008. The fact that we went from a church of less than 200 people to a high attendance of 2,168 on our first anniversary is due entirely…

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Some Holiday Thoughts

posted December 20, 2008 by Don Graffam | |

Merry Christmas everyone – Here’s a couple of things as we get ready for the next 5 days of Christmas (and beyond). 1.       Don’t miss it.  I’ve heard of a couple things being planned for the Christmas eve services and if it plays itself out like it’s planned – it’s going to be amazing.  Plan to come, bring your friends and make sure you’re in your seat when it starts. 2.      …

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The Final Stretch

posted December 17, 2008 by Steve Whicker | |

I stepped into a store last August to see an unbelievable sight—Christmas trees…in the middle of summer! Sadly, it feels like that experience was just yesterday. And here we are, gasping for air in the final stretch of the holiday rush. For many, Christmas services represent the summit of the Christmas event, the finish line of an exhausting marathon. This year, we’re expecting 20,000 people to make their way to…

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