May I Suggest!

There is no formal worship today due to a broken waterline at church. But this morning I have read the book of Malachi, a short read in the old testament. It spoke volumes to me. I hope you will take the time to read this short book this morning. I was going to give commentary but I have decided to just assign this book to all my blog readers and allow the Holy Spirit to open your heart to what God is saying to you as you read this book.

God has so much for all of us but we prevent His blessings in so many ways!

See you soon. Love, pastor kent

NO CHURCH TOMORROW!

Please help get the word out. There will be no service tomorrow due to a water line break in the church basement. I have talked with Jackie and all water has been shut off o the church until a contractor can come in and assess the problem. Stay tuned for updates.

Sincerely, pastor kent

Floyd "Butch" Peterson Jr. Memorial service information

Butch	Floyd D. "Butch" Peterson Jr. Born on Jun. 3, 1961 Departed on Aug. 4, 2015 and resided in Collinsville, IL. . Memorial Gathering: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 5:00 pm Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
Floyd "Butch" D. Peterson, Jr., age 54, of Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in Maryville, IL. Butch was born on June 3, 1961 in Granite City, IL, a son to Floyd "Butch" D. Peterson, Sr. and Sandi (Smothers) Peterson of Collinsville, IL. Butch graduated from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, IL and then attended law school and Graduated from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, with his law degree. Butch was a lawyer and had worked for various law firms in the metro area. He had umpired and refereed for basketball, baseball and football teams in the local area for many years. Butch enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He loved life, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family and friends. Butch will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his beloved parents, Butch is survived by his loving children, Cari (Marc) Novaria of Belleville, IL, Brian Peterson of Golden, CO and Kimi Peterson of St. Charles, MO; dear sister and brother, Chris Olden of Edwardsville, IL and Brad (Rena) Peterson of Webster Grove, MO; uncle, Jerry Smothers; faithful companion, Isaac; nieces, nephews, extended and many friends. In celebration of his life, a memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a life celebration service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Granite City Elks Lodge, 4801 Maryville Road in Granite City. Memorial donations may be given to the Granite City A.P.A. or the Disabled Athletes Sports Association and will be accepted at the memorial gathering. Condolences may be expressed tot the family online at www.irwinchapel.com.

You Cannot Experience The Power of God…Unless...

Todays religion will wear you out, break you down, chew you up and spit you out unless you receive the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the only way we can experience the living God today. Without the Holy Spirit living inside of you, God is just a concept and the bible is just another text book of history. The Holy Spirit brings life and most important POWER into a Christians life.

Pray for the filling of the Holy Spirit and become a powerful tool for Jesus and His Kingdom!

Luke 11:13 New International Version

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

John 14:16-17New International Version (NIV)

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth.The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

See you Sunday where we will be calling on the power of the Holy Spirit to fill us and change us!

Love, pastor kent

Sad News

I was just notified by Butch and Sandy Peterson that their oldest son, Butch Jr. passed away today of an apparent heart attack. Please lift Butch and Sandy and their family in prayers of comfort. I will be posting more information about arrangements as soon as I have them.

Sincerely, pastor kent

If I could talk with you Right Now!

It's just a blog. But if I could be with you right now 1:22pm Tuesday Aug the 4th 2015, I would tell you that no matter what you are dealing with at this moment, God desires to set you free!

The freedom I"m talking about is freedom from adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like!

Galatians 5:19-25New Life Version (NLV)

19 The things your sinful old self wants to do are: sex sins, sinful desires, wild living, 20 worshiping false gods, witchcraft, hating, fighting, being jealous, being angry, arguing, dividing into little groups and thinking the other groups are wrong, false teaching, 21 wanting something someone else has, killing other people, using strong drink, wild parties, and all things like these. I told you before and I am telling you again that those who do these things will have no place in the holy nation of God. 22 But the fruit that comes from having the Holy Spirit in our lives is: love, joy, peace, not giving up, being kind, being good, having faith, 23 being gentle, and being the boss over our own desires. The Law is not against these things. 24 Those of us who belong to Christ have nailed our sinful old selves on His cross. Our sinful desires are now dead.

25 If the Holy Spirit is living in us, let us be led by Him in all things.

God will put new desires in your heart and the desires He puts in your heart will not disappoint! He is REAL!

Looking forward to worshipping with you Sunday.

See you soon. Love, pastor kent

Do Not Ignore God's Spirit!

"The Holy Spirit of God should never be pushed away, ignored or rejected. If we would remember that the One who lives in us is God's own Spirit, we would be much more selective about what we think, read, watch, say, and do."  These are the commentary notes from my New King James Version bible from the book of Ephesians.

Learning to listen to Gods spirit will transform your life experience. When God puts something in your heart, act! This is not an option but the most important thing in your life. God is real and does communicate to us. We, like all humanity, must learn to know His voice. It comes by reading the bible, praying and seeking Him. What is God trying to tell you?

Ephesians 4:30-32New Living Translation (NLT)

30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,[a] guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

 See you soon. Love, pastor kent