People can only see and experience Jesus through His church, the church being born again believers, people who have the Holy Spirit leading their lives. The church that is spoken of in the bible are neither Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, UCC, Lutheran, Assembly of God, non-denominational etc. The church that the bible speaks of are all believers who have accepted Jesus as their Lord.
The pastor is not the head of the Church nor is it the council nor the board nor the elders, it is the Holy Spirit. The bible teaches that the head of the church is Jesus and we are the body that completes the work. Jesus instructs the church through the bible and through the promptings of the Holy Spirit. That is why prayer is required for all church leaders. Without prayer, the church is only guessing as to what Jesus needs us to do.
Jesus works through His believers to bring love, healing, hope, and conversion to those who do not yet know him. We are His disciples. One of the most revealing teachings of Jesus on this matter regarding who belongs to His church is when he said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35.
I just love being a disciple of Jesus! It makes life such a wonderful journey even in the midst of trouble, chaos, craziness, and hard times. The best and most fulfilling life you can live on this earth is by becoming a disciple of Jesus.
Prayers:
Jim DeClue, this is Jennifer Kaburick’s dad. He is in the hospital with several health issues including getting a feeding tube. We pray for God’s peace, strength and healing.
Russell Boster update, Russell is Jane Mckinney’s sister who has been battling ovarian cancer. She has completed an exploratory surgery and the doctor found good news in that the cancer had not spread as much as expected. We continue to lift Russell up to the miracle maker. Health, peace, and strength.
Maryann Kavanaugh, Peggy Gains mother. Maryann is homebound and lives with chronic debilitating pain due to a dental procedure 7 years ago. We lift Maryann to our God of all possibilities.
Marie Mudge, Barb Joiner’s mother. Marie is in hospice at Cedar Hurst in Bethalto Il. We pray for God’s peace and strength.
Gary White, Gary is a friend of Kent’s since high school. Gary is very ill in the ICU and is having a foot amputated this morning. We ask for Gods strength and peace and healing.
Devin Meyers, Devin is a young man from Brighton, Il who was in a very serious accident and is in intensive care. Devine needs our prayers of hope strength and healing.
Ben Stunkle, Ben has been moved to an acute care and is still in need of our healing prayers. Ben was struck by a car in Glen Carbon and sustained severe brain injuries. We lift Ben to God the healer and pray for Bens family. Strength, Peace and Healing.
PCF choir and family growth, we are praying for more singers for our choir and to expand our PCF family. The goal is to have 20 singers, and 125 regular family members. We must do our part as disciples. Pray for someone in your circle that you know could benefit by becoming part of the PCF family. Watch God open the doors and the miracles happen!
See you soon! Love, pastor kent . 125!
Praise Community Fellowship a non-denominational Christian Church. We are located at 800 North Main Street Edwardsville in the Immanuel Methodist Church and we gather at 10:30am on Sunday mornings.