From the Pastor’s Desk
September 18, 2025
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and save that which was lost.”
When Jesus went to stay with Zacchaeus, he surprised most if not all the people of Jericho. As the chief
tax collector, he was hated by the Jewish residents and seen as a traitor to his own people. And yet,
Jesus wasn’t willing to give up on him. There have been people that I have been ready to give up on
because they were rude or mean or some other reason, but that is not the way of Jesus and it shouldn’t
be our way either. Who is it in our life that we may see like a Zacchaeus? God help us to offer them that
path to redemption through Your love pouring through us!
Gratefully His,
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