From the Pastor’s Desk

June 10, 2025

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and constant in prayer.”

Great words from St. Paul for us in the good times and the times of struggle. Jesus tells us also that in this life we will have tribulation but to be of good cheer, because He has overcome the world. So…if we think everything is always going to be easy or if someone tells us if we live or believe a certain way then life will be without challenges, we will be continually disappointed. The truth is that life is tough but that there will also be times of hope and celebration. The key to living a fulfilled, contented Christian life is summed up in the last 3 words of the quote above. Being “constant in prayer” will keep us in continual fellowship with Jesus. Abiding in Him brings forth peace and as we get better at hearing His still small voice, He will lead us throughout our day. By the way, if you just read this, send me an email at wakeuppc@gmail.com and I will send you a blessing!

Rejoicing in Hope,

Pastor Chris Yount

From the Pastor’s Desk

“Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, tomorrow will take care of itself, each day has enough trouble of its own.” Too often we ruin today’s joys by borrowing tomorrow’s possible troubles. Did you catch that? Tomorrow’s possible troubles. Maybe they’ll come, maybe they won’t. But all of our worrying will certainly not change anything, except maybe our blood pressure. The verse prior to this in Matthew chapter 6 says…” But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” So, there’s the key, seeking first the Kingdom of God, the will of God, the direction and desire of God will enable us to be released from the anxiety that seems so prevalent in our society today. Friend, leave tomorrow in God’s hands and concentrate on today! Peacefully Yours, Pastor Chris Yount

June 4, 2025

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“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Pastor Lee gave us a good message on Sunday regarding our trusting in the Lord referring repeatedly to

the above passage from Romans. So often when we are going through a trial or tribulation, we are so

overwhelmed by our circumstances that we have trouble seeing what good could come out of it. If we

objectively look back over our lives, we will discover the hand of God at work taking those messes and

making something good come out of it. The lesson for me and perhaps you are to apply this scripture to

the struggle when we are passing through it. We know that God is with us, but it is easy to become so

burdened by the trial that we start to feel all alone. Yet, we are never alone, are we? Holy Spirit is

always right here with us and as we recognize this fact and call out to Him, our Comforter starts to work.

So, whatever you may be going through right now, you are not alone, and God will take this trial and

make it into a triumph, if we will only give it to Him!

Triumphantly,

Pastor Chris Yount