There are only two paths in life from a Christian perspective. One path moves you toward God, all others move you away from God. Choose wisely.
Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions!” What a simple beautiful truth. We need to have our spiritual eyes opened to God’s instructions when we read the bible. Some may ask, “Is that possible?” Yes, God desires for you to know His instructions and then to walk in them, participate in them, make them your way of life. It always begins with a decision. You must decide to get involved with God. He gave you free will and wants you to choose Him. Some of you reading this may say, “I have chosen Him but I still have many questions and still don’t have that deep peace and love promised in the scriptures.” You are in good company. David is just one of the many heroes in the bible who wrote many psalms that speak of this same frustration but we have huge advantage over David and many of the other biblical heroes. We can read about their entire life from beginning to end and read about the faithfulness of God. Those in the bible who chose God and walked in His truth were all blessed as long as they stayed on God’s path. Even when some of them got off the Godly path like David did on several occasions, as long as they repented and came back to the Lord, God was faithful and welcomed them with open arms with blessings!
The bible teaches us to Seek First His Kingdom, above all other things in life. Then, the bible tells us that God will add the things to our life that will truly bless us and bring us His peace and Joy.
Our Church Calendar:
- Nov. 16 Choir Practice 6:30pm
- Nov 20 Church Service 9:00am
- Nov 21 Bible Study 9:00am
- Nov 22 Christmas Concert Rehearsal 6:30pm
- Nov 23 Choir Practice 6:30pm
- Nov 24 Church Service 9:00am Baby dedication
Our prayer list:
- Judy and Allen Kunz, I found out today that Allen has been battling Parkinson’s and is in final care. Please lift Allen and Judy to God’s comforting peace.
- Shawna McMichael, Shawna and her Husband Ryan visited us a couple of Sunday’s ago. Linda Sedlacek is Shawna’s mom. Shawna has been diagnosed with breast cancer and we want to lift her to God’s healing grace, mercy, love, and peace.
- Jack and Wilma Jean Butler, I ran into Jack at the store this past week and I want to lift both Jack and Wilma Jean to God’s healing grace, peace, and Joy.
- Lana West, Lana is Tyler Mackie dad’s girl friend and she has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. Let’s lift this young lady to God’s healing power and ask for Jesus to surround her with His love and his healing angels. Father let her feel your presence and your peace.
- Nelleke Weese We pray for God’s healing hands to be Nelleke so her recovery from her knee surgery is quick and thorough so she can visit her family. She still has pain and swelling but I told her we are going to pray that pain and swelling away.
- Linda Cassens, Linda had an emergency heart pacemaker surgery about a week ago after passing out due to low heart rate. When she passed out she also broke her wrist. WE have since found out that she has more broken bones in her wrist that must be repaired. Please lift Linda to God’s peace and healing grace.
- Pray for the people God is sending to our Church family. God is trusting us to provide them with a Joyful, loving, Spiritual Home.
- Jim Ebersoldt, We will continue to lift Jim and Sue in prayer. Jim is experiencing some serious health issues with heart and liver.
Praise Community Fellowship, A Joyful church with No Walls! 9:00am Sundays at Esic Church located at 1000 University Drive Edwardsville. God’s Truth with Love and Compassion. Praise Community Fellowship Church is a 100% volunteer Church. We have no salaries or paid positions. Come be part of a Joyful Christian Family. Come be part of a Joyful Christian Family! Have questions? Call Pastor Kent @ 618-334-3575. Or Board President. Gary Watson @ 409-781-6510