Weekly Newsletter – November 17, 2025
📖Sunday Recap
Yesterday in our study of James, James caused us to reflect on our life as well as called us to repent if we are living for this world instead of living out our faith.
James 4 reminds us that much of the conflict in our lives begins within our own hearts. When our desires are not surrendered to God, they lead us into frustration, division, and choices that damage our walk with Christ. James makes it clear that when our desires rule us, peace leaves us.
He also confronts the seriousness of divided loyalty. When we try to cling to both the world and to Christ, we commit what James calls spiritual adultery. It is the act of giving our affection, priorities, and desires to the world while claiming to belong to God. Yet even in this, James points us to hope. God gives more grace. He invites us to return, repent, and walk in humility before Him.
James calls believers to submit to God, resist the devil, draw near to the Lord, and allow their hearts and actions to be purified. Humility becomes the pathway back to peace, strength, and restored fellowship with God.
This week, take time to reflect on where your desires are leading you. Ask God to reveal any place where your loyalty is divided or where spiritual adultery has taken root. Draw near to Him, seek His grace, and walk in humility as He reshapes your heart.
Happening This Week
Sunday
- 9:00am – Worship
- 5:30pm – Thrive (Youth Only)
- 6:00pm – Adult Small Groups
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar
Church Directory Photos
Wednesday October 19th
Wednesday is the last day for directory pictures. If you are signed up for Wednesday, please arrive a little early for your appointment if you can. On Sunday the sessions moved quickly, and arriving early helps keep everything running smoothly.
If you have not signed up yet, please contact the office at 618-456-8563. There are still spots available, and we would love for everyone who attends to be included in our directory.
Annual Church Holiday Meal
Wednesday Dec 3 @ 630pm
Join us for our Annual Holiday Meal on December 3 at 6:30 pm at the church. It’s always a special evening of fellowship, good food, and time together as a church family. A sign-up sheet for food will be available this week. We hope you’ll join us and share in the celebration.
🙏 Prayer Requests
Please be praying for:
Merel Finn Jr. – Cancer treatments
Cherry Anderson – surgery recovery
Jennifer Skodinski – surgery recovery
Dale Weber – cancer
Alice Hering – recovery
Rhonda Leek – surgery recovery
Ginger Boewe – strength
Dax Leaf – surgery recovery
Jeff Scott – broken hand
Elizabeth Stevens -recovery and moved home Tuesday
Nancy Wallace – brain aneurysm
Rita Giese – recovery
All those affected by the hurricane
Joey Parisher -deployment
Harley Lear – recovery
Family of Kathryn Thomason Wood
Family of Zachary, Kelsey, Vada Rose and Samuel Bailey
If you have a prayer request, contact church office at 618-456-8563 or fill out a card on Sunday.
See you Sunday!