"Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest!"

This Sunday, January 8th, I am going to look at the hard question, "Where is God When Bad Things Happen?" I know this looks as if it is not a very uplifting topic to start the new year, but I think you will find out that this is a very important topic that will have a lot of meaning to quite a few people in our congregation. 

This life is very fragile. Too often we take our times of blessing and good health and good fortune for granted. I believe this service will be a blessing for all. If you have family or friends that may be going through some tuff times, something that may have them questioning the reality of God, this would be a good service for them to come to. Service time is 8:45am and lasts an hour. We are located at 800 North Main Street Edwardsville in the Immanuel Methodist Church.

This will be a service of Hope, God's Word, and uplifting music. Sometimes there is great peace and comfort in meeting with others who are walking down a tough path. "Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest!"  Love, Jesus.

This Sunday we will also share in Holy Communion. "Come for all things are now ready!"

Prayers Requested:

Alexis Tharp, Healing and God's peace. 

Bill and Judy Daubenspeck's grandson Colin, prayers for healing and God's peace. Colin is 13 and has cancer. 

Mary and Lee Knapp's grandson Connor, healing for severe head trauma and complications. Peace for his mother and family.

Stan Rutkowski, God's peace, love and healing.

Mike Rodgers, healing for back and God's peace.

All those who are suffering and need God's healing and peace.

Announcements:  

2016 contribution tax letters will be available Sunday for pick up from Jenny Baugher. The rest will be mailed. 

We are needing to update the address and phone numbers of our members. Jenny Baugher will be set up before and after the service this Sunday. Please stop by and make sure she has you correct information. 

Happy New Year with God's blessing! Today is a good day to spend time with God! 

See you Sunday! Love pastor Kent