In a Mad World..There is Hope

I took this picture this morning on my prayer walk in Glik Park.  I asked God to help me make sense of the terrorism that took place this past week in San Bernardino California. We are in the Christmas season. A season of preparation to receive the God Child. Yet to many this season now looks barren with an unknown path ahead.  There is fear, and anger, and sorrow. But amongst all this is "Good News!"

Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

This is the season of Love and Hope and a time to plant that Love and Hope into this hurting world. Come be lifted up. Come and be encouraged! Come and join us this Sunday as we open our hearts to the goodness and love and mercy of the living Jesus.

Joy Projects

• The Shoeman project. We are collecting old shoes for the showman. This organization sells the shoes and drills wells for water in 3rd world countries.
• Beverly Farm Christmas Gifts  We have only 8 names left on this giving tree of Hope and Love.  The 8 names are Christmas wishes for Beverly Farm residents that have no family. Last year we sponsored 50 residents and we are trying to meet that goal again. We are very close!
• Kids Weekend Lunchbox Program As I have mentioned this project is on go! Brad and Faye have met with Sam's to get a deal on the food items so we plan on packing lunches starting this next Thursday, December the 10th for the first delivery to begin next Saturday December the 12th  from 9:00am to 10:00am at two locations. If you can help out, see me, Faye Heuchert or Brad Joiner this coming Sunday. 

Special prayer requests:

Tom Wetzel We were just notified that Tom has been flown to a St. Louis Hospital due to a fall need immediate prayers.

Phil Mckinney, healing from cancer.

Stan Rutkowski, healing and also would appreciate visitors.

Connor McAleenan, thanking God for the healing and continued progress!

Brad Heuchert, continued healing of his foot and ankle. 

Mike Rodgers, Back pain.

Krista Kell, Back and leg pain, starting to improve!

Jolynn Gregor healing of her brain cancer.

The Victims and Families of the San Bernardino shooting

Church is a place where we come to learn how to love others in as many ways as possible which allows us to experience God's Peace and Joy!

See you Sunday at 9:00AM We are meeting at 800 north Main Street Edwardsville, Immanuel Methodist Church! 

See you there. Love, pastor kent