PCF will meet this Sunday at 10:30am at 800 North Main Street Edwardsville.
Praise Community Fellowship is a group of people that have chosen to come together to serve and worship God. What we have in common is our love of Jesus, that is what brings us together just like the many other church groups in the area. What we do as a Spiritual Family determines our overall effectiveness as disciples of Jesus. Sometimes I think we forget the huge responsibility we each have as people who profess our belief in Jesus as our Lord and Savior. This Sunday I am going to be talking about our mission as a Spiritual family. I hope you will consider being a part of this service and discussion. God has given each of us an important mission and together we have the responsibility as Christians to fulfill that mission.
Here is some interesting information put out by the Barna Group, a company that keeps track of data about churches in America. The current average church size in the U.S. is 89 members. 85% of churches in America never reach the 200 member mark. The general public still has a great interest in having a real experience or connection to God, but many no longer seek that experience in church.
The thing we must realize as Christians wanting to do God’s work is, we must seek and find the ways to become effective for the many people who don’t see formal church as an option for Spiritual Fulfillment (Coming to know Jesus). Even though this certainly can be very frustrating, difficult, and challenging, especially to those who are so accustomed to “Traditional Church” I see this as a huge opportunity to step out in faith and explore where the Holy Spirit may lead us and use us as a very effective mission oriented church.
The Praise Community Fellowship family is already very unique in the way we operate. We have an amazing board, and we have a close knit support family. I look forward to speaking more on this Sunday and having a dialogue with all of you. Love, pastor Kent
Our Prayer list:
Louise (Snookie) Burns Bonni’s mom has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Louise has a few more tests before her treatments will begin. We pray for God’s healing and strength for her and Bonni’s dad Henry as they begin her treatments.
Bob Ahrens Bob is doing much better as he continues to recover from his back surgery. We continue to lift him and Ella up as he continues to gain his strength and mobility.
Adelynn Wasser Adelynn was born premature and only weighs 1lb 6oz. There is an update on little Adelynn. She now weighs 2lbs and her breathing and other functions continue to improve. She will probably remain in the hospital until April so she needs us to continue our prayers!
Jim Ebersoldt : Continues prayers for full recovery and strength and God’s peace.
Walt Williams Walt continues to battle cancer. Please continue to pray for Walt and Mary Ann, We pray for God’s healing touch and His peace and strength for both Walt and Mary Ann.
The PCF family, that we will grow closer to Jesus, to one another, and bring Jesus’ love message to many more people this year.
Missed a service but still want to hear the sermon? Go to our website where you can listen to past sermons. Go to https://praisecommunityfellowship.com
Praise Community Fellowship, the church with No Walls. We are an all volunteer church. We have no salaries and no mortgage which allows us to give much more into God’s work in the community and the world. Find out more at https://praisecommunityfellowship.com