Brian Eastland- Mosaic

Brian and his new wife Kristin in Seattle.

I was going through some old pictures the other day, and ran across some of my dear friend Brian Eastland. I went up to Seattle in 2008 to see him get married. Brian and I weren't particularly close friends when we were at Baylor, but were always glad to see each other and hang out in group settings. He was rather quiet and kept to himself. However, as we progressed through college, we became better friends. He got his BBA in Entrepreneurship (I think) but was called to start a church in Seattle. He came and visited me when I lived in Grapevine to share his vision- reaching college students near the University of Washington area.

Some of my college friends in Seattle.

I felt an instant peace about supporting him, and for about 7 years, I partnered with Brian as they started a church to reach the lost in Seattle- Mosaic Community Church. There were many ups and downs, but it gives me great joy knowing that I could help play a small role in helping him fulfill God's vision there. I loved getting his updates through the years about the successes and challenges. All the while, God was there through it all. . The church is now thriving and even expanding! Sometimes you can't go on a mission trip, but you can always do something- whether sending/supporting someone and prayer. I'm so glad he reached out to me; otherwise I would have not gotten to be part of this opportunity.



Here is their website:   http://www.mosaic-seattle.org/#/home

 His roommates I stayed with in Seattle (all 14 of them) were awesome guys. They had a "Bro Night" every Monday night where they all just hung out. It was like one big frat house, but it was called a Disciple House, where they lived in Christian brotherhood and did life together before they found the right girl to marry. I was highly impressed. I wanted to pack my bags and move to Seattle. Here is a pic of the house, built in like 1900. It had a pool table in it and all kinds of sweet old house touches. It was huge inside!

Awesome porch and cool roommates for the weekend in Seattle right by University of Washington.

 

Make it a GREAT day!
Jeff