There are two kinds of stress in this life. One is unavoidable, the other is manufactured. Jesus told us that in this life we would have difficulties.
John 16:3"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
We should not think that just because we are followers of Jesus, that everything is going to be another day at Disney World. I think most of us realize that. But there are too many people stressed out about things that they themselves have manufactured like huge credit card bills, or what others think about them, or if they are going to be able to afford their dream home. The list could go on and on. Maybe you are one of the people stressing about some of the things I just mentioned. I'm not coming down on you, I feel bad for you because there is enough stress in this life that we don't have control over without manufacturing additional unnecessary worries. I believe God gave us the feeling of stress to let us know when it's time to run to Him and listen closely to His instructions. It is a warning sign that something in our life needs His love, His wisdom, and His healing.
If you are stressed out, run to God. He is the best one to turn to when stress begins interfering with the joy in your life.
Prayer concerns:
Mary Knapp is having more tests run because the doctors still haven't found the cause of her loss of balance and the blackouts. So please continue to lift Mary up in prayer. Also pray for her husband Leland who is helping to take of Mary and also has hip and leg pain.
The Daubenspeck and Rives family, continued healing and God's comforting spirit.
Alexis Tharp, continued healing and Gods direction after healing.
Delores Fisher, continued healing from her heart surgery.
The employees of Beverly Farm, Please pray for God's wisdom and strength for all the employees of Beverly Farm. The care staff has shrunk over the past years to the point where the remaining staff members are having to work many times 100 hours per week in mandatory overtime. That is not a typo! Obviously this amount of work is causing even more employees to leave which then places an even greater burden on the remaining caregivers. I am working with Beverly Farm to try and come up with a plan to correct this problem. Your prayers are greatly appreciated!
Announcements:
ONE MORE SUDSY SUNDAY!! We had a terrific response to last week’s plea for dishwashing soap and laundry detergent for the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. We received donations totaling 117 lbs, including 13 bottles of dishwashing soap and 19 containers of laundry detergent. This Sunday, February 12, will also be “Sudsy Sunday” – the need for suds is still great!! You may place your donation in the Glen-Ed Food Pantry boxes in the front corner of the Hospitality Room.
KID’S NIGHT OUT
Our February Kid’s Night Out will be held this Friday, February 10th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Kid’s Night Out is a terrific program for children from age 3 through those in 5th grade, as they get to meet new friends, eat supper together, play games and do various activities, and watch a movie together while munching on popcorn. Adult helpers are greatly needed, as this program is growing. You may call Kiffon Lewis (618 210-9628) or Jill Winte ((314 422-6734) if you have questions about what the helpers need to do. To make a reservation for your children to attend, please reply to this e-mail or call the church office, 618 656-4648. A reservation is not required, it is just used as a tool for determining the amount of food to make, etc. Thanks for your help!
NEEDS FOR RESTORE DÉCOR INCLUDE:
· A steady stream of volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday nights who drop in to paint from 6:30-8:30 pm.
· There is a need for volunteers to do heavy lifting on Monday and Thursday nights – 3-4 volunteers needed.
· There is a need for Saturday store help. There are two shifts available.
· A sign-up genius for volunteers to us has been created:
If you have a prayer need or other needs lease call the church office at 618-656-4648.
Sincerely, pastor kent and pastor jackie.
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