I Give Myself Away!

When life has hit you hard. When sadness has filled your heart, when you find yourself discouraged, let down, frustrated, maybe it's time to "Give Yourself Away!"

This Sunday's message was inspired by William Mcdowell's song, "I Give Myself Away" which we will be playing. It is a beautiful, powerful song that speaks to so many of us who need God's touch.  The PCF singers are awesome on this song!

We will be sharing Holy Communion, honoring loved ones who have left this world this past year and sharing a moving, yet uplifting service.

I hope you will join us this Sunday. Bring that friend that needs to have God's love restored into their life.

Important Announcements:

1.) This Saturday is the Halloween Free Hotdog giveaway at the parade. I know the weather is iffy so we are monitoring that situation but Brad Joiner assures me he will have a tent and plans on making it happen. This will take place at Barb Joiners Law office located at 116 West Street. There is limited parking so plan on coming early and find parking spot and walk to the office. Set up time is at 4:30.

2.) We will be participating in the "Shoeman" project again this year. We have containers at the church to bring old shoes. These shoes are then sold and used to drill wells for water in 3rd world countries. Look through your closets and bring in those old shoes and put them to good use. If you have questions see Sally McLachlan. Say has also run with the flower bulb planting at the prayer garden. I will keep you posted on when this is going to take place. But to get ready for it, if you get a chance go buy some bulbs to plant so we can have an awesome display this coming spring. Let's go for 1,000 bulbs! Thanks Sally!

3.) I am looking for volunteer chaperones for the new youth bible study, "Double-Edged" which meets every other Saturday. The next meeting is on November 7th at 6:00PM and I already have a volunteer signed up for that date. Chaperone does not participate in the study so there is no preparation required other than to bring a 12 pack of Mountain Dew and a 12 pack of Dr. Pepper. Chaperone will also order and pay for Pizza depending on how many kids show up. You will be re-imbursed by the church for these expenses. I will have sign up sheet Sunday.

4.) Get your friends and family on our Blog. Let's get the word out that we are a wonderful church that wants to make life changing impact on peoples lives by demonstrating the love of Jesus to those who come to us.

Prayers:

1.) Brad Heuchert as he continues his recover from for and ankle surgery.
2.) Mike Rodgers, Lori's husband who is having severe back pain and issues from surgery.
3.) Phil Mckiney who has been diagnosed with cancer.
4.) Connor Mcaleenan, Mary and Lee Knapp's grandson, critical condition from head trauma.
5.) Stan Rutkowski dealing with compression wounds again.
6.) Alice Gallina as she adjusts to life without Paul who passed away this past week.

There is so much we can do together when we learn to Give ourselves away!
See you Sunday, 9:00 AM 800 North main St. Edwardsville.
Love, pastor kent and pastor Jackie