Cooper in Sunday School
Tonight starting around 6:30 the choir will gather to worship and rehearse for Sunday. Come join us.
May your journey toward Easter this year be a Spiritual breakthrough and a blessing to you and your family. There is a way to increase your faith and your internal peace and love for others. Spend less time on your phone scrolling and more time reading God’s word. It is a discipline but it will pay off in real changes to your heart and your mind.
Here is a way to get more out of the bible.
- Choose a book from either the old or new testament that you are going to study.
- Begin reading that book with a pen and a notebook handy. Read the book slowly and write down every question that comes to mind as you read. If you have three questions in a paragraph, stop and do a google search regarding your questions. Take notes. Pray asking the Holy Spirit to give you clarity and understanding.
- Continue this process over the course of a week staying in the book of the bible you have chosen. The objective is to gain a much deeper understanding of what is being taught, not how quickly you can get through a book or chapter.
- As you study and have questions there will be references to other scriptures. Go to them and do the same thing. Read them and write down any questions that may come up. Then go back to Google and seek answers, always praying for guidance from the Holy Spirit. As you begin gaining deeper understanding I think you will find yourself craving more bible time and less mindless time on your phone. Your Spiritual growth will begin to blossom. Blessings.
Our Prayer list
- Mike Portell is back home but is taking rehab 5 days a week for 5 hours each session. Mike is working hard to get his legs working again.
- Patti Franklin Please keep Patti in your prayers she will begin chemo for a cancer diagnosis.
- Mary Knapp is still home and she is able to walk a little with a walker which is positive. Mary loves the Lord and has a great attitude in spite of all she has been dealing with.
Praise Community Fellowship is a very Joyful, Prayerful church! We meet Sunday mornings at 10:30am at the Esic Worship Center located at 1000 University Drive Edwardsville near the old YMCA . We believe in teaching all of God’s truth with love and compassion. Come be part of a Joyful Christian Family. We have a Sunday school program and a nursery for the little ones. If you have questions call Pastor Kent @ 618-334-3575 or our board president Gary Watson @ 409-781-6510.