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From the Pastor’s Desk

December 4, 2025

“For unto us a Child is born!”

Happy Advent! Do you remember being a kid and the anticipation that you felt leading up to Christmas?

I remember the Sears catalog and especially that toy section that was filled with the coolest stuff that

would help to make up my annual Christmas list. As I grew older, that anticipation was replaced with an

anticipation of the coming of Savior celebration. I love all the readings in the scriptures regarding the

birth of Christ as well as the other stories like Zechariah and Elizabeth (John the Baptist’s parents),

Simeon and Anna at the Temple. I love the Christmas carols that we hear all around and the beautiful

Christmas decorations. Stop and think about the miraculous occurrence that we celebrate...Almighty

God coming as a helpless infant in the care of two teenagers that God had chosen to raise His only Son.

Truly…Tis the season!

Happy Advent!

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