Live Like Jesus

Funeral services for Randy Belling's dad will be at Dewey United Church of Christ, Granite City on Sunday May 31st from 1 to 2 pm.

The bible is thick and contains unlimited wisdom! There are also many things in the bible that people disagree on. My suggestion is this, Keep it simple! Live like Jesus! Pray for guidance, love, forgive, show compassion, help people!

John 14:6-76 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

See you soon! Love, pastor kent

UPDATE

Randy's dad has gone on to be with the Lord!

Love one another!  pastor kent

We are all Fragile…A Summer Prayer!

Prayer Request: Randy Belling's father is in the Hospital at Christian NE in St. Louis. He is in very poor health. Please lift up Randy's family and dad in prayer. "Father God creator of all things, please bring your peace on Randy's father and give the family peace and strength. Surround Randy's dad with the love of Jesus removing all fear and giving him your Joy as he transitions from this life to you! In Jesus name, Amen.

It's summer! There are so many wonderful and beautiful things to experience this time of year and yet we must always remind ourselves that each and every one of us have a limited time on this earth. I was listening to a preacher on the radio yesterday talking about the end times, the coming of Jesus. He was talking about what must take place before Jesus returns. The bottom line is this, Jesus could return for you or me at any moment! Therefore we must always be ready. Live a life of gratitude, love, peace, joy to the best of your ability! I am going to see Stan in a few minutes. I look at Stan and see what he has endured and what he must continue to endure and also see his love for God and his hope and I am quickly reminded of just how blessed I am.

We forget! We take for granted! We get caught up in the things of this world! We all do!

"God, forgive me for my self inflicted separation from you. Forgive my ungratefulness. Forgive me of all my selfishness and self centered focus. teach me to see you and hear you in all things. Help me to keep you as the central focus of my life. Thank you for all my blessings which are many! All good things are from you and I am grateful! Thank you! Amen.

Celebrate your life with love, forgiveness, kindness, compassion, sharing, caring, and a close walk with God!

See you soon! Love, pastor kent

UPDATE

Snookie, Bonni's mom is home, thank you for your prayers.

Stan is out of the hospital and at Edwardsville care center on St. Mary Drive and 143. Please continue to lift Stan in prayer for healing.

This coming Sunday will be our last 12:00 noon service! BUT…..BUT…….BUT….NOT our last service!  We will have service every Sunday all summer at 9:00 AM!   We are going to share the 9:00 AM service time with Immanuel Methodist! It's a perfect solution to the summer schedule when many people are traveling and busy. One big happy family this summer. Pastor Jackie and I will be sharing the role as pastor on Sundays.

All is good! The PCF music team will also be sharing the music responsibility with the Immanuel Methodist music team. Don't Worry….Be Happy!

I'll see you soon!
Love, pastor kent

In Case You are Wondering!

News: Stan will be transferred to Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab located on the corner of St. Mary Drive and Route 143 in Edwardsville. He will be there for about 6 weeks. Please stop by for a visit and keep Stan in your prayers

Last night we had to take "Snookie" Bonni's mom to the hospital in Granite City. She is in the ICU with undetermined heart issue. Please lift her in prayer. I will keep you posted.

PCF will meet this next Sunday for our last 12:00 noon service. 
Starting in June we will be meeting at 9:00AM every Sunday for shared worship with Immanuel Methodist congregation. Bonni and I are are going to be sharing responsibilities for Sunday worship with Pastor Jackie and with the Immanuel Methodist Praise Team. Bonni and I are going to use this Summer schedule to "recharge" our spiritual batteries. I am very dedicated to this church and it's future! So, if there are any rumors contrary to that I am dispelling them now. But, that being said, I really do need to recharge my spiritual batteries! This new time and combined schedule gives me a much needed respite and I can assure you I will use this time wisely. It was very nice coming to worship this past Sunday to be "in" the congregation.

Bonni and I will be attending a pastoral conference in Chicago in a few weeks as well as taking time to travel a bit. We both are looking forward to a re-energized future and have some plans that we will be sharing a little later this Summer. We are a great little church that has and will continue to introduce people to Jesus.

The SAKS program will be starting and if you would like to be part of this wonderful program of feeding kids lunches please contact Faye Heuchert at 618-444-5650.

See you soon. If you need a visit or have any questions call me at 618-334-3575.
Love, pastor kent

Time Change This Sunday!

This Sunday's service will be at 9:00AM! Please get the word out! 

I decided to change the time because of all the activities families have planned for this holiday weekend.  Please make note of this. This Sunday, May 24th, we will merge our service with Immanuel's service at 9:00AM!

I hope to see you Sunday at 9:00AM! Pastor Jackie will be leading worship and she is wonderful! 

When you go to the beach!

When you go to hear your favorite concert band!

When you are laying by the pool! 

When you are enjoying the fresh produce!

When you are having a glass of wine with friends!

When you are having a weekend Bar-B-Q!

When you are on the lake boating and fishing!

When you go camping!

REMEMBER! 

James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

Tune into God this Summer!

Announcements: Stan Rutkowski had surgery yesterday. Please continue to lift him up in prayer.

Keep the Spirit Alive!

Love, pastor kent

Why We Were Created?

King David basically asked that same question about 3,000 years ago.

Psalm 8:3-4  When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,  what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?
We were created to love, because we were created in God's own image. Have you noticed that it is, for most people, much more pleasurable to experience life with someone you love? It is more fun to share a meal, beauty, a fine glass of wine, a concert, an event, a sunrise or sunset with someone you really care about. It enhances the experience! Why? Because we were created to be in a relationship with one another and with our creator. We were created to share and to love. God created us for His enjoyment. He wanted to share His creation with us so that we could reflect His glory back to Him with gratitude and Joy!

When we come together to worship it is better to worship with people who care for one another. We gather to share the experience of worship which is showing our gratitude for the life God has given each of us. Come share with us this Sunday at 12:00 noon 800 North Main.  We will change our time of worship to 9:00AM starting Sunday, June 7th. 

Prayers requested: I visited with Stan Rutkowski today at St. Louis University Hospital. Stan has been battling a health condition for over a year now. He is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning! Please take the time to lift Stan in Prayer. He has been through a terrible time and is looking forward to getting well so he can join us in worship again soon. 

See you Sunday! Love, pastor kent