From the Pastor’s Desk
December 25, 2025
“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their
flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord
shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be
afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is
born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Living in the fields, in other words camping out with the sheep. What do you do when you’re
camping out at night? Sit around the campfire and talk about a variety of things. These were
Jewish shepherds, so perhaps they were talking about the prophecies, maybe even the many
prophecies about the Messiah. Think about how cool that would have been…talking about the
Messiah’s coming, something the faithful had been anticipating for centuries and all the sudden
an angel appears and scares them nearly to death. After the long-awaited announcement from
the singular angel (which was impressive enough) a whole multitude, perhaps all the heavenly
host appears to the shepherds to proclaim Christ’s incarnation. From the angel’s perspective,
this was a universe shaking event, to the shepherds and the parents, the hope of redemption.
May that same hope bring you joy in this joy-filled time of the year!
A Blessed Christmas to All!
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