Put it All Together

"Faith without works is Dead!" 

"Why do you call me Lord, Lord and not do what I tell you?"

"Treat others as you would want them to treat you!"

 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." 

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love!

“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen!”

It all seems pretty simple and clear to me.

Love, pastor kent

Keep it Simple

Christianity is a participation sport! Learn all about the game in the Bible!

Love, pastor Kent

You and God

In the end….the very end, it will be just you and God. It would probably be a good idea to get to know Him now.

PCF a wonderful family of diverse people all on their own unique journey. And the incredible thing is, God wants to be part of your journey, every minute of every day. You and Him, walking through all things in life together along with your Spiritual family of PCF.

It's a good plan. When someone stumbles near you, pick them up, help them, encourage them, bless them.

You and God. What will you both accomplish together?

Please pray for:
Our entire worship team, Bonni, Bill Diggs and his mother and father who are both battling cancer!
Anna Harris, Jennifer Kaburick, Lori Rodgers, Krista Kell, Steve Klingel, Jeff Wiles, Mike Pellock, Walter Osika, Bob Ahrens, Ken Winchester. These are the people who week after week come and help provide music for our wonderful church along with Rusty Burian and Gary Watson who come and help setup equipment.

Continue to pray for Gods wisdom and guidance for our church. Pray for our current hosts, Bill and Karol Hatton and their family. Pray that God will give them wisdom so as to know how to better their business.

We are the church! Let your love, forgiveness, compassion, and healing be felt by all who cross your path!

See you Sunday. Love, pastor kent

Something to Ponder

We need to stop trying to be our own source of fulfillment when it comes to church! Too often we think that we have to get the place right, the program right, the time right, the music right, the lighting right, and on and on so that we will have a successful church, when in reality, the "only thing" we need to get right is our heart! We need to come before our God and humble ourselves and just ask Him to fill us with is Spirit.

A successful church is a church that comes together and truly worships because the people are so filled with the love of God that that is the only possible thing that can be done when they gather that makes any sense.

But what if we still don't know how to truly worship? That is why we need to all be reading the bible and praying hourly for God to cleanse us and give us a new heart. It's all about being honest and sincere with God. You can tell Him anything because He already knows everything! You have no secrets when it comes to God knowing you. It's time to let go and decide if we really really want God to come into our life, because each of us holds the key to the door that is either locking Him out or letting Him in.

Love, pastor kent

What has changed?

There is a very important question everyone earnestly seeking God must ask themselves, "Has my routines and daily life changed?"

Why is this question so very important? Because if you truly want the power of the Holy Spirit after you repent of all your sins and accept Jesus as your savior, your life cannot stay the same!

Why? Because the Holy Spirit will convict you of the things in your life that must change so that you can walk closer to God. And when you are walking close to God you are being obedient and with obedience comes blessing!

I have told you before there was a time in my life when I could cuss and drink with the best of them (or the worst of them!) When the living Jesus comes into your life if you curse and do things which grieve the spirit you are going to know it.
How? Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit! There was a time in my life when I would say or do anything for a laugh, or to be the life of the party. I am now ashamed of those days.
Why? Because the Holy Spirit has convicted me and changed me. The Holy Spirit seeks to move us away from the sin in our life toward being Holy so that we can serve the living God. What once was "No big Deal" now, with the conviction of the Holy Spirit, becomes embarrassing and shameful.

That is why the question, "Has my routines and daily life changed?"is so very important.

If you are still doing everything exactly the same in your daily life then "nothing" has changed in you! When the Holy Spirit comes into your life you are still in control. In other words you still have a choice, to obey the promptings or ignore the promptings. For years I chose to ignore the promptings. Now I choose to obey the promptings.
Why? Because there is blessing in obedience! My suggestion, "Choose Obedience and watch your life change for the better!" Witness first hand the power of God!

Announcements:  
Here is an email I have received today. please read and decide if you could brighten this young girls day!

Hey Kent, I thought there might be a few people from Praise that would like to participate in helping this little girl feel Gods love at such a difficult time.     Thanks Jill

Hello Friends and Family,

Abby has a friend who is battling brain cancer.  Her name is Whitley Hedger.  She was in our girl scout troop in 4th and 5th grade. She was diagnosed in January of this year, and is showing more symptoms day by day.  The family has exhausted traditional treatment options, and her tumor is inoperable.  She is unable to go to school now, and the highlight of her day is getting the mail.  So, I put together a sign-up to see if we can send her a piece of mail (or pop something in her mail box if you live in town) everyday.

I know not all of you know her, but a simple card would go far to let her know that there are lots of people thinking about her, and praying for her.  

Please forward this sign-up on to anyone that might be willing to pop a note in the mail.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0F4CAAA628A75-wishes

Thanks so much.

Also, our bass player Steve Klingel is getting married on November Saturday 15th at 3:00 at the Holiday Shores Marina. He and Linda are inviting all members of the PCF congregation to the wedding and the following celebration dinner but they need an RSVP so they can tell the caterer how many are coming. If you are planning on attending please RSVP today or tomorrow to lucy12055@gmail.com or call Linda at 618-541-6646. As a reminder No Gifts Please!

Prayer meeting tonight at 7:00! If you are planning on attending please contact me so I can know how many are coming and decide where we are going to meet! text or call 618-334-3575

See you soon! Love, pastor kent

Early Monday Thoughts

It's midnight and I couldn't sleep so I began to pray and meditate. Here is what I have for you today.
"Don't pray for the anointing and the power of the Holy Spirit unless you want your life to change!"Because when you pray for the Holy Spirit to fill you, you are going to experience the world differently. The Holy Spirit will convict you of un-repented sin. The Holy Spirit is going to convict you of the way you use your idol time. The Holy Spirit is going to give you urgings to do things that are going to seem very uncomfortable at first, like praying for someone, forgiving those who need to hear your forgiveness. The Holy Spirit is going to ask you to give up some things that you won't at first want to give up which may include habits, time, possessions, relationships, and things you currently consider entertainment.

Why? Because the Holy Spirit has one goal for your life and that is for you to be Holy Like God is Holy?
Why? So you can enjoy all the blessings God has for you which are more than you can possibly imagine.
Why? Because God loves you, and He has always loved you and wants you to know the peace and Joy that only He can offer.

God is real! He loves you! He has a plan for your life!
See you soon! Love, pastor kent

Tonight's Service

Tonight we will come to the table of Grace and share Communion. We ask for anyone who is able to bring food items to support the Glen-Ed pantry.

 Come let God speak to you tonight! That is the reason for coming to church, to hear from God through the power of the Holy Spirit. No matter what is going on in your life, God has a word for you! Tonight can be the beginning of a new path, a new life, a healing, direction, an answer, a blessing. Come worship with your Spiritual family.

See you tonight at 6:30 at the Crustal Garden, 1230 University Drive, Edwardsville!
Love, pastor kent