You Are Loved!

When I see and consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have established,
What is man that You are mindful of him,
And the son of [earthborn] man that You care for him?
Yet You have made him a little lower than God,
And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
You made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;
You have put all things under his feet,
All sheep and oxen,
And also the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
Whatever passes through the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord,  How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!

I told Bonni after the service last Sunday that I could go back and have another afternoon session, it was so wonderful. The more you love God the more time you want to spend in His presence! 

Our on line audience has reached 365 people! Keep sharing and getting the word out! We are working to expand God’s Kingdom here on earth. If you want to add a friend to our blog I need an email address and name. I’ll get them added. I know we have new people showing up every week and we need to get some of them on the blog.

The new sound system is being installed and we are looking forward to rehearsal this Wednesday evening. As I have mentioned, choir rehearsals are open to anyone who wants to come and enjoy the music. We usually get started about 6:45 Wednesday evenings.

Prayer Updates

• Nelleke Weese, Our sweet Nelleke took a terrible spill during a bike ride this past week. She dislocated her shoulder and really got banged up. She is home but because of the dislocation of her shoulder she cannot use one of her arms. Lord, we ask for you hand of healing for Nelleke and also your comforting peace.
• Kent Schuette, Ok I am adding myself to the prayer list because my lower back has been out of order since last week. I know the power of prayer and thank all of you n advance for your healing prayers.
• Sandy Curran, Sandy still needs to take it easy but I am glad t report she was back with us this past Sunday and we are grateful for her being able to get back to us way ahead of schedule!
• Keith Sedlacek, Those of you that were with us Sunday saw that Keith and his wife Linda were with us and we are grateful for Keiths improvement and we hope to have them with us as we move forward.
• Ruth Portell, Ruth and her husband Mike have been part of the PCF family since we have been at Immanuel. Ruth is struggling with a lung issue which the doctors are trying to figure out. Please lift Ruth and Mike during this time of discomfort. Lord we thank you for hearing our prayers for Ruth and Mike, please grant them healing and strength.
• Jerry Grant, Jerry is John Grant’s brother who is having problems with diabetes. We ask for God’s hand of healing to bless Jerry and comfort him and his family during this season of discomfort and illness.
• Sheryl Burian, Sheryl is doing good and continues to recover from her knee surgery. We pray that God will give her strength and patience during this time of healing.
• John Grant.  John has successfully had is heart procedure this past Monday and is home in recovery. We continue to pray for John and Marla for God’s strength, peace, and comfort.
• Susan Dedmon, Susan is the sister of John Grant. Susan has also been diagnosed with congestive heart failure but is improving. God we continue to ask for your love, peace, mercy, and healing strength for both John, his sister Susan, and their brother Jerry.
• Missy Geninatti, Missy is Kip and Cindy Goffs daughter,  Missy is pregnant after trying for 6 years!  However at her last checkup they have found some issues that could be dangerous for her and the baby. God we cry out to you in all your mercy to please be with Missy and her baby so that they can both be safe and healthy.  We thank you for all your mercies and trust in you!
• UPDATE on Richard Berry, Richard does have lymphoma but it is contained and can be treated with Chemo Therapy. He will be starting treatments immediately. God we pray for Richards complete healing and we thank you for your peace and strength.
• Lela Detoye, Lela is healing from her fall. She was with us this past Sunday and we pray for continued healing for her broken wrist.
• Crystal Officer, Crystal is the new CEO of Beverly farm. She visited us this past Sunday. I am asking that we all pray for Gods wisdom, strength, Patience,  and leadership ability for Crystals new position.
• John Avedisian, John is a very good friend of mine who lives in Phoenix AZ. I spoke to him this past week and he and his wife Katia are having a rough time. Katia has had both her hips replaced but is having an allergic reaction to some medication. John needs a knee replaced but has been informed that he cannot get the surgery due to cirrhosis of the liver. I ask for God’s healing grace and for His wisdom and peace for John and Katia.
• Beverly Farm, Please lift the Beverly Farm Caregivers in prayer. They are greatly understaffed and they are working hard with a lot of overtime. They need God’s strength, patience, energy, and peace. Also pray that God will send the right people to fill the many care giver openings and for God’s wisdom and strength for the current management team at the Farm.
• Rusty Burian, Rusty is having severe nerve pain into his legs from a pinched nerve in his back. We pray for God’s healing grace and strength as he prepares for corrective surgery..
• Stephanie Powell, the daughter of Mary Knapp. Stephanie is facing an extremely difficult situation with her mentally handicapped 30 year old son who lives with her. He has gotten aggressive and violent and she cannot find a facility to help her. Let’s pray for God to intervene with an answer for her and her son Conner.
• Michelenne Bounds, one of Bonni’s best friends, is having some serious eye problems due to a degenerative form of arthritis. Please pray for God’s intervention and healing touch.
• Mary and Leland Knapp, Mary is having trouble with her eyesight and Lee is having some issues with his walking. We ask for God’s mighty hand of healing and love and peace for the both of them.
• All who are seeking a deeper relationship and deeper understanding of Jesus’ teachings.
• Courage to be bold for Jesus with our neighbors and family.

See you Sunday at 9:00am Esic Baptist Church, 1000 Esic Drive Edwardsville!  Love, pastor kent