DownEast Christian Church

04/27/2026

One of the missions we support, Northpoint Bible College & Seminary are facing big changes in the coming months. Let's lift the administration up in prayer for God's guidance as they start their new journey.

Speaker - President Tiff Shuttlesworth——Interested in Northpoint Bible College? Visit:https://northpoint.edu/admissions-aid/If you'd like to give:https://nor...

04/26/2026

It’s a beautiful day to worship our Lord- we welcome pastor Mark Stevens today at DECC

04/04/2026

We welcome all to join us tomorrow for our Easter Service. Let us come together to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and savior
10:00am

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

What happened on Holy Saturday?

The day after the crucifixion is sometimes referred to as "Holy Saturday" or "Silent Saturday." Jesus has been placed inside the tomb and everything is quiet. The disciples have gone into hiding, and since it is a Sabbath, all work has ceased. And of all the days of Passion week, there is almost nothing written about Saturday. Its as if the Earth is standing still, waiting for what it going to happen next.

The chief priests and Pharisees were happy that Jesus was dead, but they did remember Him saying something about being resurrected. So they ordered a guard to be placed at the tomb, as well as a seal on the stone. They wanted to ensure that no one was going to be breaking in.

The women witnesses Jesus' body being placed into the tomb, so they hurried home and prepared spices and perfumes to anoint His body. However, the Bible says that they did this Friday night and before the Sabbath began. So on Saturday the women were still and waiting patiently for opportunity to go back to the tomb.

And the disciples were all in hiding. The Bible tells us that they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and did not want themselves to be arrested and tortured. The Bible also tells us that even though Jesus told them He'd rise again on the third day, the disciples never understood this prophecy or took it to heart. They believed Jesus was gone for good, and they were without hope. Afraid, alone, and hopeless.....this could also be called "Sad Saturday" for the disciples.

But Sunday is coming!

04/02/2026

What happened on Maundy Thursday?

The word "Maundy" comes from the Latin word, mandatum, which means "commandment". It is referring to both Jesus' command to "love one another as I have loved you" and also with regards to the communion: "This is My body, which is for you, do this in remembrance of me". Many churches observe Maundy Thursday and have special worship services that include observing the Lord's supper and washing each other's feet.

On Thursday of Passion Week, Jesus calls Peter and John to make preparations for the Passover meal. During the meal, Jesus breaks the bread and pours out the cup to represent His broken body and His shed blood. This ordinance is followed by Christians today every time we have communion.

During the meal, the disciples had arguments about who was the greatest. To resolve this argument, Jesus does something unexpected: He kneels down and takes on the role of a servant and washes the disciple's feet. This was to model for the disciples to have a heart of submission and service, rather than focus on being greater than others.

After the meal, Jesus goes to the garden to pray. The weight of the cross bears down so heavily, that Jesus' sweat turns into blood. The disciples have fallen asleep while He prays, and suddenly Judas the betrayer shows up. He betrays Jesus with a kiss, and then the soldiers and officers of the chief priests arrest Him and take Him away. The disciples all run away, in fear of their own lives. Jesus is now alone, and on the path to the cross in just a few hours.

Disclaimer: The Bible is not always written in chronological order, so it may be difficult to know exactly which specific days these events happened.

04/01/2026

What happened on Holy Wednesday?

It has been a few days since the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and things are changing quickly. The chief priests, the elders, and High Priest Caiaphas all meet together to solidify plans to have Jesus arrested and killed. We don't know exactly what they had planned, but it appeared to involve hiring a spy on the inside and getting Jesus alone away from the crowds. Judas would be that hired spy, who agreed to betray his Friend for 30 pieces of silver, which would be around 2-3 months of a worker's earnings.

While all of this plotting is going on, Jesus is at a house in Bethany and being anointed by a woman. She used very expensive spikenard, perhaps as costly as 1 year of a worker's earnings. Jesus told His disciples that this was not a waste of money, but instead a sign of preparation for His upcoming burial. As you can see, the fourth day of Passion week is when things really start moving in the the direction of the cross.

Disclaimer: The Bible is not always written in chronological order, so it may be difficult to know exactly which specific days these events happened.

11/16/2025

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Bring your little one to church…

Not because they’ll understand everything.
Not because they’ll sit still the whole time.
Not because it will always be convenient or peaceful.

But because there is something beautiful about raising a child in the presence of God… even before they can speak His name.

Bring them even when they’re wiggly.
Even when you’re tired.
Even when you feel people might stare.
Because the truth? Most people aren’t judging you. Many of them are smiling, remembering the days they brought their own babies to church.

Bring your little one to church because these tiny, ordinary Sundays add up.
One day, they’ll recognize the songs.
They’ll mimic the prayers.
They’ll fold their hands the way you do.
And long before they understand theology,
they’ll understand the atmosphere of worship.

They’ll grow up knowing:
“This place is safe.”
“This place is home.”
“This place is where we talk to Jesus.”

Even if you spend more time rocking them than listening…
Even if you step out more times than you planned…
Even if your worship looks like calming a baby instead of lifting your hands.

It still counts.
God sees your effort.
He sees your heart.
He sees the way you’re choosing to plant seeds in your child’s spirit long before they bloom.

So keep going, momma.
Keep showing up, dad.
Keep bringing them because you’re building a foundation they will stand on for the rest of their life.

Tiny feet in God’s house today…
steady footsteps of faith tomorrow. 🤍

10/19/2025

What a blessing to serve!

03/08/2025

Don't forget to spring forward tonight – Daylight Savings Time is here! 👉⏰

Set your clocks ahead one hour and make plans to join us!