This Sunday and more....

Jesus taught by the seaside and along the streets to everyday people. He kept it short, simple, and always life changing. This coming Sunday, Praise Community Fellowship will lead worship at Glik Park at 8:45am. It looks as if it is going to be a beautiful morning and I hope you can join us for this very informal gathering. There will be hot coffee and other goodies as well.  We meet under the large pavilion and have seating for about 70 but if it is easy to bring a lawn chair please do.

Should You Buy Life Insurance?  I was a life insurance agent for some years prior to becoming a pastor. Life Insurance is one of those products that in most cases requires two things before anyone would purchase it.

1.) Love for someone other than self

2.) An understanding of how the product works

It is interesting that many people today still cannot quite comprehend the value that a properly designed life insurance policy can provide for a family. You noticed I didn't say financial security, I said value. In the years I spent as a life insurance agent I delivered my share of what I think was improperly named "death benefits" to families who had a loved one die with an in-force life insurance policy. What I brought to them as a life insurance agent was more than a large, tax free check. I was bringing them peace of mind in the form of relieving financial pressures that can arise from an unexpected death of a loved one, especially a parent who is providing income for the family. There are also certain types of life insurance that provide what we called "Living Benefits!" These types of policies also served as a savings plan along with a death benefit. If a finical emergency came up, these types of policies had the ability to provide needed cash either through a loan or a withdrawal. 

Life insurance does not remove the risk of death, but it does provide a means for people to take a breath, and figure out their new reality without the worries and pressures of having a financial burden on top of the many other decisions that must be made when a close family member dies. Life insurance is a promise to the policy holder. The policy promises to pay a determined amount of money, tax free, to the named beneficiary. It is a legal agreement that is backed by hundreds of millions of dollars of assets of the issuing company.

Jesus is offering us eternal life beyond this life. It is a covenant agreement to anyone who comes to him and believes in him and follows him and his teachings. Unlike the life insurance policies I used to sell which required a premium to be paid for the policy to stay in force, Jesus has paid the premium in full for anyone who is willing to receive his promise. It is backed by the creator of the universe. It is truly valuable. And, just like some of the life insurance policies designed by man, Jesus offers many living benefits which are too many to mention here, but I will be talking about these benefits when we meet. Consider getting in on it today!

Ephesians 2:8-9For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Announcements

Please join the Metro East Community Rotary Club after your worship service on 9/24/17 from 11am to 2pm at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge for an all you can eat chicken dinner. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-12. We will also be selling desserts. We hope to see you there

Kid’s Night Out Resumes

Our very popular monthly Kid’s Night Out will resume in September, with chil- dren ages 3 through those in 5th grade meeting on Friday, September 15th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. The children eat a meal together, and then enjoy crafts, games, and various other activities before ending the evening with watching a movie and munching on popcorn. You can RSVP to the church office via phone or e-mail, 656-4648, or anita@immanuelonmain.org, or sign up on the sheet in the Hospitality Room. There is no cost to attend, and all children and friends are welcome! Helpers are always needed! Speak to Kif- fon Lewis or Jill Winte.

Our Prayer List

Linda Cassens Praises for good scan and continued prayers for healing!

Cathy Watson Praises for good days, continued healing from Great cancer!

Emily Norris, Praises for good attitude and feeling stronger, continued healing!

Stan Rutkowski continues to battle pressure wounds.

Brad Fultz, Faye Heucherts nephew praises for better strength and off life support, cont. healing!
Jeff Wiles for back pain!
Cynthia Bastholm heart failure and other complications!
Jack Butler, praises for feeling better, continued healing prayers!
Mary Knapp praises for good days and continued healing!
Mike Rodgers, continued healing from latest back surgery
Gaye Kell, Krista's mom praises for good surgery results and cont, healing!

See you at Glik Park at 8:45am Sunday Sept. 10th, located on East lake Drive, Edwardsville.
Love, pastor kent