What Is The Purpose of Church???????

This Sunday I will be discussing the purpose of church!  "Why do we gather as a family of believers, sing a few songs, shake each others hands, listen to a message and go home?" What is the point? 

I have an amazing answer for all of you who have ever wondered about these questions. I know I have had questions about church for a long time. That is why I have spent hours praying, reading, and researching this important question. I believe the answer is going to help all of us become more committed and give us a renewed energy and purpose of why we meet as a family of believers! Pastor Jackie and I along with Joe Newman and Kory Kuba, the two board presidents, have begun discussing the huge possibilities that currently lie dormant within these two congregations. I believe we are on the verge of seeing some very exciting yet challenging doors to walk through soon. Pray for God's guidance and strength as we enter this time of renewal and faith expanding challenges. 

Come join us this Sunday at 8:45am. We are located at 800 North main Street Edwardsville in the Immanuel Methodist church. You will see our banner outside stating that two churches, Praise Community Fellowship and Immanuel Methodist have come together to worship as one family. 

This week the praise team, Anna Harris, Steve Loucks, Matt Conway, Jeff and Christine Wiles, Dave Rader, Lori Rodgers, Jennifer Kaburik, and Debbie Loucks, will have some new songs that I know you will enjoy.   

Looking forward to seeing you Sunday! All are welcome. 

Announcements:

Praise Community Fellowship and Immanuel Methodist will be busy feeding children this summer through 2 separate programs. Volunteers are welcome at both programs. This program is to provide lunches 5 days a week to children in need since school is now out for the summer. PCF will be serving the lunches through the TWIGS program. If you would like to sign up to help, call Faye Heuchert at 618-656-5885. If you would like to volunteer for the SAKS program that Immanuel Methodist is helping, please call the office at 618-656-4648. This is a way for you to be a blessing to those in need!

Mark your calendars for June 5th picnic at Glik Park. There will be a fun special service at 10:00am with picnic to follow. We are accepting deserts and bring a lawn chair. Bring a fishing pole of you want to fish in one of the two stocked lakes. Bring your friends! 

Hope to see you Sunday! Love, pastor kent