When We Pray

Although I cannot begin to understand the power of prayer, one thing I know for sure is that prayer changes things. Sometimes prayers change circumstances and other times prayer changes our understanding of circumstances. For someone who doesn't understand God or teachings of the Bible, prayer may seem foolish. "Why would anyone start talking to the air and expect anything to happen?"

Prayer is the method given to us to open a conversation with God. If you needed to talk with someone that lived in another town you would dial their number and call them. Prayer is like dialing God's number. It opens the line to communicate.

One of my favorite bible verses on prayer is:

Jeremiah 33:3Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

I have found this to be true. Prayer has helped me to understand things in this life and in the Bible that once were a great mystery to me. A healthy trusting relationship requires honest and regular communication. Prayer is necessary to open and maintain a relationship with God.

Prayer is only powerful when you use it. 

How many times have you heard someone say, "My thoughts and prayers are with you?" When I hear this I hope that is true, but too often I think we fall into the trap in saying, I'm praying for you and count that as actually praying for someone. Let me tell you that won't work any better than telling someone you are going to call them but never do. They are two completely different things. One has power, the other is strictly a social nicety. It has no effect, but it sounds acceptable. So the next time you say, "My thoughts and prayers are with you!" may I suggest you follow through and actually dial God up and plead your case to Him.  There is power in prayer "IF" you pray! 

Here is our current prayer list:

Cathy Watson going through chemo therapy for breast cancer.

Bonni Rutkowski will be having aneurism surgery this Friday at Barnes hospital.

Emily Norris, Donna and Will Bowers Daughter, has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Faye Heuchert will be having tests for pinched nerves in her back causing leg pain and weakness.

Stan Rutkowski continues to battle pressure wounds.

Mary Knapp seeking diagnosis for dizzy spells.

John Shear, pastor Jackie's husband is in the hospital for complications of diabetes.

Attention all parents:

If you have children or grandchildren this is a great week of fun and biblical learning for the kids. 

Vacation Bible School

July 24—28, 2017 • 6—8:30 pm Optional Free Dinner Served at 5:30 pm

All Children Age 3—5th Grade

Enroll Online by July 1 to Receive the Correct Size T-Shirt

Register Here

Supplies Needed for VBS

We are excited for our upcoming Maker Fun Factory VBS, where kids will become hands-on inventors, and learn how they are lovingly created by God! There are a few items we could use to help make VBS a success:

Yellow Pool Noodles

Sheets of poster board in yellow, red, blue or green

Gift cards (or monetary donations) to Michaels, Dollar Tree, Amazon or Wal Mart

12” X 12” or 8.5” X 11” cardstock in any colors or patterns

Solid color wrapping paper in black, red or yellow

Plates, napkins or small cups for dinner (we are planning for 75 people each night, including helpers)

All items can be placed in the Maker Fun Factory bin in the Hospitality Room. Thanks you so much for your donation!

We also need lots of volunteers! If you are able to help—as a team leader, or to help pre- pare and serve dinner—contact Jill (314) 422-6734 or Kiffon (618) 210-9628.

Love, pastor Kent and pastor Jackie