Weekly Newsletter – July 14, 2025

Pastor Dustin Leek   -   July 14, 2025

đź“–Sunday Recap

This week we kicked off our new series, Made for Worship, by asking a foundational question: What is worship? Drawing from John 4:19–26, we saw that worship isn’t about a place, a style, or a schedule, it’s about a heart shaped by truth and stirred by the Spirit. Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well shattered long-held assumptions about worship and pointed to a new reality: worship is not confined to temples or traditions, but is the response of a transformed heart to the revelation of who God is. Worship is not about going through the motions or checking boxes, it’s about knowing God and responding to His worth with reverence and awe.

As you go about your week, ask yourself: Am I truly worshiping God in spirit and truth, or just showing up to religious routines? Let your daily choices, conversations, and even your quiet moments reflect a heart that has seen Jesus clearly. Choose to worship Him not just with your lips, but with your life, moment by moment, wherever you are.

đź“… Happening This Week

Sunday

  • 9:00am – Worship
  • 10:20am – Sunday School
  • 6:00pm – Evening Service

FCC Kids Outing
Tomorrow, Tuesday July 15
Kindergarten-5th grade students meet at the church at 12:30 to head to Albion to the park and then to Mrs. Ryan’s house for ice cream and water fun. Students will return to church around 4:30.

Back To School Event
Happening This Saturday
Keep this event in your prayers that the families that attend feel the love of Jesus as well as have a need met. Thank you for all the help and support of this outreach!  

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

Revival
August 17-19 @ 7pm
We’re excited to welcome Anita Newlin as our guest worship leader, and Allan Wright will be bringing the message each night. This will be a time to refocus our hearts, renew our faith, and be reminded of the hope we have in Christ.

🙏 Prayer Requests

Please be praying for:

  • Family of Bonnie York
  • Texas flood victims
  • Eddie Graham – Liver issues
  • Shirley Reid – Knee Surgery
  • Jeff Hunley – Surgery Recovery
  • Family of Marinell Trusty
  • Cherry Anderson – waiting for a liver transplant
  • Jason Arnold – recovery
  • Chuck Perry – Chemo
  • Judd Hunt – recovery from hospital stay
  • Felicia Moutry – Surgery Recovery
  • Henry Hufford – 6 week old, in hospital

If you have a prayer request, contact church office at 618-456-8563 or fill out a card on Sunday.

🤝 Serve With Us

Looking for ways to get involved:

Rooted After School Program
Rooted is right around the corner. There are many ways to help – school pick up, playground supervisor, homework assistant, activity leader, and more! Volunteers can assist weekly, monthly, or on an as-needed basis. We also need help providing snacks for our Rooted students. To volunteer at Rooted or provide snacks, please send Ms. Ryan a message or sign up at the sign-up station in the church lobby.

Supply Help
It is time to restock our ministry supplies for Sunday School, Rooted, and Thrive. We would love your help. Having these supplies on hand makes it easier for our leaders to gather their supplies and spend time focusing on sharing the love of Christ. Visit the link below to see what we need!
https://tinyurl.com/372v6jwn

See you Sunday!