2026 is The Year of Realignment
“You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” ― Jim Rohn
2026 is The Year of Realignment, and started the year with purpose by engaging in a 21-day corporate fast. We will begin our 40-day Season of Surrender on February 18th and go through March 25th. This is a 40-day period of consecration designed to help us realign our Food, Finances, and Focus to God. This is a time of intentional sacrifice, discipline, and deeper connection with Him. You decide the area where you need the most discipline and that is your area of commitment for realignment.
If Food is your area of fasting, you commit to honor God with what you consume:
No fried foods
No sweets or soda
No coffee
More fruits and vegetables
If Finance is your area of fasting, you commit to honor God by practicing stewardship and restraint:
No eating out
No food delivery
No online shopping
This is the season to reset spending habits and trust God as your provider.
If Focus is your area of fasting, you commit to honor God by redirecting your attention back to Him:
Limit social media
Limit streaming and entertainment
Spend quiet time with God in prayer
Read His Word
Sit in silence and listen
This is a season of realignment.
This is a season of renewal.
This is a season of breakthrough.
All Sunday school classes have resumed at the regularly scheduled times at all campuses.
Fishers Campus – 8:00 a.m., Bro. Howard Stevenson, Superintendent
Cooper Road Campus – 9:30 a.m. Bro. Patrick and Sis. Pam Grissom, Superintendents
Main Campus – 11:00 a.m., Sis. Della Davidson, Superintendent
In addition to the in-person classes, virtual Sunday school is offered at 8:00 a.m. Register to receive the Zoom link by clicking here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/EasternStarChurch1/VirtualSundaySchoolAdultsRegistration
Please mark your calendars and plan to join the following new Bible study opportunities:
Beginning Monday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m., Rev. Janai Downs is facilitating Forty Weeks Through the Word via Zoom. This is a year-long Bible study and discipleship program designed to take believers through the overarching narrative and details of scripture in chronological order; focusing on key themes, stories, teachings, and prophesies, while encouraging spiritual growth and abundant life application. Only those who registered can attend this class.
Beginning Wednesday, February 4th at 6:55 p.m., Pastor Jay is facilitating our mid-week Bible study via Zoom. These classes will expound on the theme of the sermons following a time of review and discussion. There will be no in-person Bible study classes offered.
Our weekly Wednesday Wake-Up calls are happening each week at 7:00 a.m. You can join the call for a Word of encouragement and prayer by simply dialing 1-971-379-9502.
The Women’s Ministry of Eastern Star Church, Women of the Word, is now Women of Virtue! Virtue refers to moral excellence, inner strength, and positive character traits like honesty, courage, and compassion, habits that perfect human potential. What a time was had at their relaunch celebration on February 7th. The women were encouraged by a powerful word from Lady Janelle as each one was challenged to seek God and nurture the fruit of the Spirit within them. To learn more about the ministry or be added to their distribution list, please follow this link https://www.easternstarchurch.org/women-of-virtue-info-page or contact them at wow@easternstarchurch.org. You can get the calendar of meeting dates and locations and get connected to this powerful ministry as you focus on your discipleship journey.
The Men’s Ministry of Eastern Star Church, Men of Purpose, is now Men of Valor. Valor is defined as showing great courage and bravery, especially in the face of extreme danger or adversity, combining physical boldness with inner strength, dignity, and moral conviction, The Men of Valor are looking forward to growing with you in 2026 by Forging Faith and Building Brotherhood. Men of all ages are invited to learn and grow together. The first meeting of the year was on Saturday, February 7th, where men of all ages came together in fellowship and received some empowerment and encouragement directly from Pastor Jay. Contact them at mop@easternstarchurch.org with any questions you may have or to be added to the distribution list. They meet on the second Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
The CREW Collective can’t wait to get realigned with you in 2026. This season is all about showing up, growing deeper, and moving forward as one. We’ll be leaning in with our church during the 40 Days of Surrender beginning February 18th and are already counting down to being back together. Stay connected by following them on social, and if you’ve got questions, hit them up through the Contact Us at: https://www.easternstarchurch.org/crew. Big faith. Real community. Great things are ahead!
The Senior Saints’ first meeting of 2026 will be via Zoom on Saturday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. Please use this link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83940191097?pwd=zMlyZSFflbSMqBbRELIh1zMP9mKoiq.1. If you are 55 or older, this ministry is for you. There is a full calendar already planned for the year, and you want to be a part of it. To get connected with them, please contact them at ced@easternstarchurch.org and get information about the ministry.
Becoming One Marriage Ministry – Eastern Star Church
The Becoming One Marriage Ministry exists to strengthen marriages and cultivate healthy, God-centered relationships within our church family. Rooted in faith, fellowship, and practical teaching, this ministry provides a supportive space for married couples to grow together spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
Through workshops, small-group discussions, date-night experiences, and biblical instruction, Becoming One Marriage Ministry equips couples with tools for effective communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and spiritual partnership. Whether newly married or seasoned in marriage couples are encouraged to journey together in community—because marriage was never meant to be done alone.
Join us as we learn, grow, thrive and strive toward Becoming One.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for making us one in You. Help us to grow stronger together, to love each other more, and to keep You at the center of our marriage. Amen.
Becoming One Marriage Ministry Leadership Team