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From the Pastor’s Desk

August 15, 2025

“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil by doing good.”

In this day that we live, it is so easy to be overcome by evil, but the Word of God reminds us that this

does not need to be so. We have the Person of the Holy Spirit Who never leaves us nor forsakes us and

will be with us through thick or thin. This Counselor empowers us through His very presence to defeat

evil. I wonder if most of us believe this. Do you? It’s easy to get overwhelmed when we really shouldn’t.

Take time today to contemplate the awesome-ness of our God and how much more powerful He is than

the enemy who lurks in this world. You are a conqueror if you are a child of the King and you are!

Trusting in the Almighty One,

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

“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