This Sunday dedicated to Colin Rives

This Sunday I have decided to dedicate the service to Colin Rives who passed away this past Tuesday morning. Colin was only 14 years old. I want to address his passing in light of our beliefs. I will be addressing this hard topic to try and offer some peace, comfort and understanding. It is times like this where our faith is squeezed. It is a time where real tough questions are asked and need answers. I am praying and seeking Gods wisdom for this service. I hope you will come and join us for this very special service. 

Praise Community Fellowship will be leading worship and I know the Praise team is planning on special music to go with this service. We will also be coming to the table of grace and share in communion. 

I want to tell you that even in life darkest moments, God's light is available and shining brightly. 

Prayers: 

The Daubenspeck and Rives family, peace and God's comforting spirit.

Alexis Tharp, continued healing.

Barb Weiss, strength and blessings for serving with love.  You can offer assistance to barb by going to the care calendar and signing up. The calendar address www.carecalendar.org/248671.  Security code: alexis

Delores Fisher, continued healing from her heart surgery.

Mary Knapp, continued healing.

Announcements:

COLLIN RIVES VISITATION:  Our condolences go to the family of Collin Rives, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 14.  Collin’s grandparents, Bill and Judy Daubenspeck attend our contemporary worship service.  Visitation will be held this Saturday, February 4^th from 12 Noon until 4:00 pm at Pitchford Funeral Home, 2555 Vaughn Road in Wood River.  

The Glen-Ed Food Pantry has an urgent need for dishwashing soap and laundry detergent.  If you are able to bring one of these items to church with you this week on “Sudsy Sunday”, it would be most welcome.  You may place your donations in the Hospitality Room.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING:  More than 25 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:  “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.”  Since that day, more than $125 million has been raised for local charities across the country through Souper Bowl of Caring.  Our youth group will be taking a collection following both services 

If you have prayer requests or other needs, please call the church office at 618-656-4648.

See you Sunday, 8:45am. 800 North main Street Edwardsville.

sincerely, pastor kent and pastor jackie.