From the Pastor’s Desk
February 19, 2026
“Is it I Lord?”
When Jesus was sitting with the Disciples at the Last Supper, He shared that someone at the
table would betray Him. Of course we are familiar with the rotten scoundrel, Judas Isacariot,
who betrayed Jesus to the authorities for 30 pieces of silver. How could he do such a rotten
thing? How could he betray the Lord, the One who loved him so very much? But then I thought
to myself, “have I betrayed the Lord, have I ever sinned against the Lord, thus betraying Him?”
The answer is a resounding yes. I certainly have sinned against Him, for every sin I commit is
against God. On Wednesday evening many of us came together to commit the season of Lent
to pressing in closer to God, receiving the ashes representing our mortality and our great need
for the presence of the Lord. As we begin this season of Lent, I encourage you to seek the Holy
Spirit’s guidance as to what discipline(s) you will practice for drawing even closer to God as we
prepare for the great Resurrection celebration.
Prayerfully,
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