New Bible Study Starts: Tomorrow, Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 PM at Esic Church, I will be starting a group interested in exploring the the book, "Experiencing God" by Henry Blackaby.

I think this group would benefit anyone however if you are struggling with finding peace in your life, this will be an excellent study to attend. All are welcome.

Laurie Frey, Jeannie Trimmer and the rest of the Africa Vision of Hope team are on their way. They are currently in Detroit waiting for their next flight to the other side of the world. You will be able to follow their activities on the African Vision of Hope web site. www.africanvisionofhope.org

A Note from your Pastor

The voice of God varies greatly because many times it comes from other Christians who have been moved by the Holy Spirit to speak to you regarding something that God wants you to know or do. 

Do you see how exciting that can be? When you surrender your life to God He can speak to you through others AND He can use you as a messenger. Do you know what the definition of "Angel is?"

It means "messenger!" Oh if we could only grasp the possibilities that God has for us!

See you soon. Don't forget the bible study tomorrow at 7:00. 

Love, Pastor Kent

Prayer meeting Tomorrow Night!

Jennifer Kaburick , Grace Eneyo, and myself will be having prayer for anyone and for any need tomorrow at Esic Church starting at 6:00 PM.  All are welcome to come pray or come to be prayed for. We will also be praying for RTP 2013.

Sincerely, Pastor Kent

It's Monday and God is Alive and Well and Speaking!

Last night the Sanctuary was full, God was with us, and Love was flowing. Take time today to thank God for all good things in your life. Trust God by developing a relationship with Him.

We will continue our series on Hearing Gods Voice. There is so much more!

I want to apologize for not mentioning last night another wonderful mission that our Praise Community Fellowship was involved with yesterday. We had a team go to the Ronald McDonald house to cook and serve breakfast to the families that are staying there. Donna Bowers and a team of other volunteers took on this very loving project to help families who have children in St. Louis for serious medical problems. Thank you mission team!

New Bible Study Starts: This Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 PM at Esic Church, I will be starting a group interested in exploring the the book, "Experiencing God" by Henry Blackaby.

Who should consider joining this group? Anyone who wants to get to know God personally and be able to discern and hear His voice.  We will be using the bible and the book "Experiencing God" to help us deepen and define our individual walk with God. This will be an open forum style study.
Anyone is welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining this study show up this Thursday and learn more. You can decide after that first meeting.

What makes Praise Community Fellowship Special? I am going to start sharing emails and notes and comments I get about our great little church.  This morning Laurie Frey sent me an email that was literally bursting with excitement. It was a long email but let me give you a few highlights.

"ok last night I could not believe the outpouring of support that I received from the PCF family.  Thank you for the nice little dedication.  it was perfect!  That was absolutely amazing.  I couldn't even think of what I'd say in words.  I have never felt so loved and appreciated and supported ever!  People who I didn't even think I had met before were coming up to Jeannie and I telling us they would pray for us etc and can you believe I now have 3 offers of people to mow my grass while I'm gone."  " I never thought much about this whole "power of prayer" thing until the last while and last night I was like "WOW!  ok God, I GET IT NOW!"

 Laurie, we are glad you are part of PCF!  What can I say....the PCF family is putting into practice our motto: Praise Community Fellowship, a Place Where Unconditional Love Changes Lives!

Come join us. A place where you will be loved!   Amen!
Have a Great, God filled week!
Love, Pastor Kent

Hearing The Voice of God starts Tonight

I know it is absolutely beautiful outside. That is why you should plan on joining your PCF family tonight to worship the creator of this beautiful day.

Come and be a part of the God Culture.  If you show up you will understand what that means.

Also we will be dedicating several of our PCF family members as they get ready to depart for Zambia this Wednesday.

Worship, prayer, music, fellowship, and a message on how to hear the voice of God.

Hope to see all of you tonight at 6:30.  Love, Pastor Kent

Special Message from Laurie Frey

Hello PCF congregation.  I know several of you have asked how you can keep up with what we will be doing on the African Vision of Hope Trip from July 31-August 11th.  It is really easy if you are a Facebook user.   All you have to do is go to the "African Vision of Hope" Facebook page and click "like" and every couple of days there should be updates posted on what we are doing.  If you don't want to "like" anything, just visit the page (It is open) every couple of days and look for the updates.  We will not be able to individually post anything to our own page while we are there, but someone on our mission team will write an update every day or so, depending on internet connection.  The updates are also supposed to be posted on our "wall".  So...that means if you are friends with me, the updates may show up on my facebook page also.    It means a lot to have everyone at PCF behind us,  praying for us and checking up on us while we are there.  You guys are the best friends ever! 

 I will be working with a group doing HIV/AIDS/STD Health education with some dancing thrown in during free time (I know, what a combo!).  Jeannie Trimmer will be working on a medical team to help adults and children who have no access to medical care that we take for granted here in the USA.

If you have 4 minutes, watch this video and listen to the words.  It helped me realize what going to Africa is all about.   If link does not work, look up "Kings and Queens" by the group "Audio Adrenaline"  The song may just blow the hair off your head!    http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WDGYYGNX

Correction!

I made a big boo boo regarding Emily's concert.  I listed the incorrect location.  The concert will be at St. Johns United Methodist church located on route 143 Edwardsville across from the Edwardsville Moose.  7:00 pm.   See you then.

Sincerely, Kent

Emily Ottwein Concert Tonight

This evening at 7:00pm Troy Methodist Church will be hosting a concert directed by Emily Ottwein. It is called the Requiem by Faure.  This is about a 45 minute concert and all are invited to attend. See you there.

Love, Pastor Kent

This Coming Sunday

We will begin a series on Hearing the Voice of God this Sunday at 6:30. God still speaks and it is vital for Christians to know His voice and to respond to His voice so that His Kingdom comes and His will be Done.

BIG NEWS: This Sunday we will be dedicating two of our PCF members who are embarking on a missions trip with African Vision of Hope. Laurie Frey and Jeannie Trimmer are leaving for Zambia on the 31st. Please lift up Laurie and Jeannie in prayer as they travel to the other side of the world to bring the love of Jesus to our Zambian brothers and sisters. I'm sure there will be many stories to be told when they get back home.

 Note: Let your friends and family know that we offer families that are booked up with ball leagues and other scheduling conflicts on Sunday mornings an option for worshipping together as a family on Sunday evenings.

This weeks Jesus Experiment Text:

John 14:23-24

²³ Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. ²⁴ Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.

Come join us with music, prayer, message and fellowship. Praise Community Fellowship, a place where Unconditional Love changes lives.

In The News:
Brad Heuchert and his son Cory had a nice article in the Intelligencer Thursday about their family tradition as firefighters starting with Brad's Father and continuing on with Brad and His son. It is a very nice article and can be read online at www.theintelligencer.com. Please continue to pray for Brad's son Cory who fell while trimming a tree and fractured his neck and broke several ribs. We pray for a complete and rapid recovery.


I will look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Love, Pastor Kent