I've had some people ask why I sometimes stop posting for a while. When I go several days without posting it is usually because I am praying and thinking. I don't want to post just to be posting. Just like i don't want to preach just to be preaching. If I am not getting something from God I would rather be silent. There is way too much "talk" hitting us from every angle everyday so sometimes silence is golden!
In the mean time, keep loving and seeking God in all that you think, say, and do.
See you soon. Love, pastor Kent
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
Is Your God The God?
Your life is a direct reflection of how powerful and real God is in your life! Jesus said it like this, If you know me and love me you will keep my commandments.
This Sunday we have a special guest, Pastor Andrew Phiri from Zambia will be presenting the word from God to us. Come and hear.
Hope to see you there. 6:30!
Love, pastor Kent
This Sunday we have a special guest, Pastor Andrew Phiri from Zambia will be presenting the word from God to us. Come and hear.
Hope to see you there. 6:30!
Love, pastor Kent
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Just One Question
Here is a way to simplify your Christian Walk. Just ask your self this one question through out your day.
"Is what I am Thinking, Saying, or Doing, or about to say or do, Glorifying God?"
Pretty straight forward. Have a great Wednesday!
Love, pastor Kent
"Is what I am Thinking, Saying, or Doing, or about to say or do, Glorifying God?"
Pretty straight forward. Have a great Wednesday!
Love, pastor Kent
Monday, June 16, 2014
Monday Morning Thoughts, Let's Go Fishing!
Do you realize where you are on your journey with God determines your role as a member of the church? The further along you are on your Christian journey, the more will be required of you!
Praise Community Fellowship is still a new, growing church with the mission of fulfilling our three primary goals.
1.) Our Message: Letting people know God has a plan for their life.
2.) Our Mission: Opening a conversation about the reality and power of Jesus with as many people as possible.
3.) Our Method: To live our lives as a demonstration of the Hope, Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, and Healing with everyone who crosses our paths and in all circumstances.
Now for those of you who have accepted Jesus and realize His power and Grace, let me shock with you with some very important news, "Our Church is not all about you!" Now before you get mad at me and jump ship let me explain what I am talking about.
There have been times when I have gone fishing out in a boat with several people. Depending on the size of the boat, having several people trying to fish all at the same time can be very challenging especially if you have some newbies, (people who have never fished before). Now, as an experienced fisherman, and as someone who loves to share the joy of catching fish with others, who do you think should get most of my attention in that boat of people? The ones who already know how to fish or the ones who do not even know how to tie a lure onto their line? I guess the answer depends on what I want to accomplish on my fishing trip doesn't it? Is the trip all about me and my pleasure catching as many fish as possible? Or, am I willing to sacrifice my trip and help those who do not know how to fish so they can experience a successful and rewarding fishing experience and learn how to catch fish?
Now imagine a very large boat that has 30 experienced fisherman and 30 inexperienced newbies all wanting to experience catching fish. There will be some experienced fisherman on the boat who will totally ignore the newbies and try to fulfill their own passion and goals by catching as many fish as possible. Some of these experienced fisherman will complain and get very aggravated at the newbies because the newbies don't know the "rules" and the methods of fishing in groups. Some of the experienced fisherman will get down right rude and angry at the inexperienced newbies who accidentally get their line tangled in with the experienced fisherman. Luckily, there will always be a couple of experienced fisherman who will do their very best to try and help both the experienced fisherman and the newbies try to have a great fishing trip. But no matter how hard the one or two experienced fisherman try to keep everyone happy, they will probably fail because there just isn't enough help to allow everyone a great experience. 30 experienced fisherman, 30 inexperienced fisherman. Look at the potential! Imagine the solution!
It takes time, patience, and love to help new Christians grow and understand the love and power of Jesus. Can you grasp what I am trying to say?
Praise Community Fellowship is going fishing. I will need help so everyone can enjoy the journey. And by the way, I think we are doing an amazing job of laying down our own poles and helping others. This story is about our future and what it is going to take as we reach out and invite new "inexperienced fisherman" into our boat. Amen! As I tell my friend "P". THINK! Hope to see you all soon! Love, Pastor Kent
ANNOUNCEMENT: Jerry Godin's memorial service will be held Saturday June 28th at 11:00 AM at the Crystal Garden where we now meet. Lunch will follow the service. Betty has invited all of you to attend.
Praise Community Fellowship is still a new, growing church with the mission of fulfilling our three primary goals.
1.) Our Message: Letting people know God has a plan for their life.
2.) Our Mission: Opening a conversation about the reality and power of Jesus with as many people as possible.
3.) Our Method: To live our lives as a demonstration of the Hope, Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, and Healing with everyone who crosses our paths and in all circumstances.
Now for those of you who have accepted Jesus and realize His power and Grace, let me shock with you with some very important news, "Our Church is not all about you!" Now before you get mad at me and jump ship let me explain what I am talking about.
There have been times when I have gone fishing out in a boat with several people. Depending on the size of the boat, having several people trying to fish all at the same time can be very challenging especially if you have some newbies, (people who have never fished before). Now, as an experienced fisherman, and as someone who loves to share the joy of catching fish with others, who do you think should get most of my attention in that boat of people? The ones who already know how to fish or the ones who do not even know how to tie a lure onto their line? I guess the answer depends on what I want to accomplish on my fishing trip doesn't it? Is the trip all about me and my pleasure catching as many fish as possible? Or, am I willing to sacrifice my trip and help those who do not know how to fish so they can experience a successful and rewarding fishing experience and learn how to catch fish?
Now imagine a very large boat that has 30 experienced fisherman and 30 inexperienced newbies all wanting to experience catching fish. There will be some experienced fisherman on the boat who will totally ignore the newbies and try to fulfill their own passion and goals by catching as many fish as possible. Some of these experienced fisherman will complain and get very aggravated at the newbies because the newbies don't know the "rules" and the methods of fishing in groups. Some of the experienced fisherman will get down right rude and angry at the inexperienced newbies who accidentally get their line tangled in with the experienced fisherman. Luckily, there will always be a couple of experienced fisherman who will do their very best to try and help both the experienced fisherman and the newbies try to have a great fishing trip. But no matter how hard the one or two experienced fisherman try to keep everyone happy, they will probably fail because there just isn't enough help to allow everyone a great experience. 30 experienced fisherman, 30 inexperienced fisherman. Look at the potential! Imagine the solution!
It takes time, patience, and love to help new Christians grow and understand the love and power of Jesus. Can you grasp what I am trying to say?
Praise Community Fellowship is going fishing. I will need help so everyone can enjoy the journey. And by the way, I think we are doing an amazing job of laying down our own poles and helping others. This story is about our future and what it is going to take as we reach out and invite new "inexperienced fisherman" into our boat. Amen! As I tell my friend "P". THINK! Hope to see you all soon! Love, Pastor Kent
ANNOUNCEMENT: Jerry Godin's memorial service will be held Saturday June 28th at 11:00 AM at the Crystal Garden where we now meet. Lunch will follow the service. Betty has invited all of you to attend.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Fellowship Tonight
Please plan on joining us tonight after the service for coffee, refreshments and fellowship. It will commence immediately after the service in the same room.
Sincerely, Fellowship Committee
Sincerely, Fellowship Committee
Tonight
It's a complicated, complex life. Sorrows, Joys, Successes, Failures, Life, and Death. Tonight I will take a look at this crazy life and tie it into the fact that today is "Father's Day".
I hope you will join us at our new location, at 1230 University Drive, Edwardsville, also known as GC Cuisine/ The Crystal Garden.
Gods word, fellowship, friends, and love. Praise Community Fellowship, come join us tonight at 6:30.
Hope to see you there, love pastor Kent
I hope you will join us at our new location, at 1230 University Drive, Edwardsville, also known as GC Cuisine/ The Crystal Garden.
Gods word, fellowship, friends, and love. Praise Community Fellowship, come join us tonight at 6:30.
Hope to see you there, love pastor Kent
Friday, June 13, 2014
In this World
This morning Allen Cassens went to be with the Lord. Linda has asked that no one call or visit at this time so she can have a day to gather her thoughts and make arrangements.
This past week we have had several people leave this world and begin a new journey. Jerry Godin, Allen Cassens, Joe Meyer, and there are others who I am not aware of. Death is part of the journey that we will all face in this life. The closer your relationship with the living God, the easier it is to understand and accept death.
John 16:33
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jeremiah 29:13
13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
My prayer for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
"Let the fullness of God be with all the friends and family of those who have gone on to be with God. Father I ask that you take the hurting hearts, the broken hearts and plant your seed of truth and hope in each of them so that your love and your reality will become established in their lives from this moment on. I Jesus name, Amen!
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest."
Come this Sunday at 6:30PM at the crystal Garden located at 1230 University Drive, Edwardsville. Come and find the love ad truth of Jesus. Come for healing, come for prayer, come for love and fellowship. See you then, pastor Kent
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