Dear PCF family and friends, We come together to be immersed in worship, teaching and prayer. Do you need a lift in the daily struggles of life, this Sunday will bless you. One thing you can count on in life are struggles! Oh I bet that statement makes the name it and claim it preachers do a back flip! Look I am a realist and I read my bible. I personally don’t know of anyone ever who had a life free of struggles, and many people I know have had much more than mere struggles. Many have had serious setbacks, disappointments, broken hearts, great grief, and many other not so pleasant things. But so did all the main characters of the bible! It is part of the human experience in this fallen world. But there is hope and good news!
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus
In spite of the reality of evil, pain, and suffering that exists in this world, people who have found the life changing power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit have overcome their setbacks and disappointments. They have continued on with life and learned to love, laugh, and bless others. Praise the Lord!
The following is from Jesus Calling Daily Devotional for today: I am the risen one who shines upon you always. You worship a living Deity, not some idolatrous, man made image. Your relationship with Me is meant to be vibrant and challenging, as I invade more and more areas of your life. Do not fear change, for I am making you a new creation, with old things passing away and new things continually on the horizon. When you cling to old ways and sameness, you resist My work within you. I want you to embrace all that I am doing in your life, finding your security in Me alone. It is easy to make an idol of routine, finding security within the boundaries you build around your life. Although each day contains 24 hours, every single one represents a unique set of circumstances. Don’t try to force fit today into yesterday’s mold. Instead, ask me to open your eyes, so you can find all I have prepared for you in this precious day of life.
I will be blessed to see you this Sunday at 9:00am and then again at 5:00pm for our PCF family Chicken dinner. Love, pastor kent
Reminder: Please remember to bring your donations of cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant etc. for the Good Samaritan House located in Granite City for our mission for the chicken dinner. You can bring them to the morning service or to the dinner. Thank you.
Our Church Calendar:
- Sunday Feb 19, Sunday Worship 9:00am
- Sunday Feb 19, Family Chicken Dinner, 5:00pm
- Monday Feb 20, Bible study, 9:00am
- Wednesday Feb 22, Choir practice, 6:30pm
- Sunday Feb 26, Sunday Worship 9:00am
Our prayer list:
- Bev McCormick, Bev is back home from the hospital recuperating. Since she received a very bad concussion and brain bleed she is not allowed to drive for several weeks. Please continue to pray fro her complete recovery.
- Verlene Schwalb, Verlene fell and is recuperating at home. Please lift Verlene for God’s healing grace.
- Brody Sedlacek, Brody is Linda Sedlacek’s grandson. Brody has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Brody is 8 years old and is in the hospital for the next 4 weeks to start his chemo therapy. Please lift Brody and his family to Gods loving care. God hears our prayers and we will lift Brody right to God’s throne of grace. Brody is Shawna McMichael’s nephew.
- Shawna McMichael, Shawna has started her chemo therapy, let’s keep lifting her so she gets through this next step with strength and God’s peace. We are with you Shauna! and He is with you.
- Jane Hyten, a good friend of Patti Franklin needs our prayers. She has MSA (multiple system atrophy) this is a neurodegenerative disease. Jane watches us online each week. She is at Brightly Senior living. Please lift Jane to God’s peace and care and pray for her to be blessed with His joy and peace.
- 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.
- Tim Allen, Kory Kuba’s brother-in-law has been diagnosed with lung and liver cancer. Please lift Tim and his family to God’s miraculous healing power and strength. We also pray for God’s peace.
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. Have questions? Call Pastor Kent @ 618-334-3575. Or Board President. Gary Watson @ 409-781-6510