From the Pastor’s Desk
September 4, 2025
“I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who
believes, for the Jew first and also for the Gentile.”
Recently Elizabeth and I were volunteering, and we were working alongside some folks who were lovely
people but were not Christ followers yet. As often happens, we conversing and the subject of our faith in
Jesus came up. As we were sharing with one of them, she shared that she had a crisis of faith several
years ago and really wanted to develop a close connection with God. She saw in us a very real personal
relationship with Jesus and was very interested in how that works. These candid conversations led us to
see some similarities in our life struggles and knit a beautiful bond between us. I asked if she’d like us to
pray for them and her response was yes accompanied by a wonderful smile. This couple is still searching,
but I believe that the door has been opened for the Holy Spirit to love them into the inviting arms of
Jesus. Friend, you never know when God is going allow us the privilege to share the Gospel. Be ready,
for it is the greatest honor a believer in Christ can experience!
Ready and Willing,
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