Dear PCF family and friends, I am still recovering from COVID but I am definitely past the 50 yard line! My main symptom now is fatigue. I pray all of you that have been affected by this bug are also doing well.
I have taught on this before but the importance of understanding redemption as a Christian cannot be under taught, or explained too often. The penalty for all you sins have been paid by Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. You have been redeemed! You have been restored back into God’s family which means you have been given eternal life in God’s Kingdom. You will live in a restored world forever! No more suffering of any kind. And all of this is a gift. You were incapable of paying the debt. You were incapable of restoring yourself. You were incapable of pleading a deal. Your belief in Jesus and His sacrifice is what has redeemed you. Once you begin to grasp that, your worship and your dedication to Jesus and His teachings will deepen. You will begin to understand why sinning becomes so shameful and repulsive. You have been redeemed but God isn’t finished with you, he is just getting started with you!
Updated Prayer List!
- Rusty Burian will be going into surgery tomorrow morning for his hip and back. As many of you know Rusty has been struggling with hi pain for some time. We lift Rusty to our healing God and ask for God’s guidance on the surgeons and for a healthy outcome.
- Gary Burton is home from his surgery on his broken heal. Paige said he is sore and will require some time to recover. Lord we lift Gary to your healing touch filling you with hope, peace and healing.
- Jim Cerbie, Jim is Bill and Judy Daubenspeck’s Brother-in-law. Jim is 87 and has inoperable lung cancer and has been diagnosed with Alzheimers. We lift Jim and his wife to God’s peace, strength and comfort.
- Jason Burton, Jason is a good friend of Gary and Cathy Watson. Jason is in his 40’s with a young family and has been diagnosed with cancer. He is unable to work at this time and he is the sole provider. We ask for God’s intervention into this situation, that His Glory, Peace and Healing will come and lift this family out of their worries and fears.
- The people of Ukraine and Russia who do not want the war.
- Don Kruckeberg, Continued prayers for God’s Healing peace and strength. We pray that Don may be surrounded with God’s love and 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