From the Pastor’s Desk
“It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.”
As Jesus drove out those who bought and sold within the temple, I am reminded of how easy it is to lose
sight of what is the role of the Church, the Body of Christ. In the Great Commission Jesus said, “Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son
of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you
always, even to the end of the age.” That is still our mission! People are dying without becoming
followers of Jesus, so we have a good work to do.
Who in your life still needs Jesus in their life? I encourage you to pray for them and then love them into
the arms of Christ!
Praying,
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