From the Pastor’s Desk
September 11, 2025
“Lord, I want to receive my sight.”
Bartimaeus was blind and when he heard that Jesus was coming, he cried out repeatedly “Jesus, Son of
David, have mercy on me.” When Jesus calls for Bartimaeus to be brought to him, Jesus asks him what
He could do for him? Bartimaeus proclaims his faith by calling Jesus Lord and asks for his sight to be
restored. His faith told Bartimaeus that Jesus was the Messiah and healing a couple of blind men (see
Matthew 20) would be completely within His ability. When Jesus healed him, he took up his mat
rejoicing and followed the Lord and all the people saw it and gave praise to God! I pray that God would
continue to increase our spiritual sight that we would follow close after Him with rejoicing.
Following and Rejoicing!
Pastor Chris Yount
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
June 4, 2025