Weekly Newsletter – March 23, 2026

Pastor Dustin Leek   -   March 23, 2026

đź“–Sunday Recap

In this week’s sermon, we wrapped up Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount with a clear warning: “Watch out!” Just as a backup alarm makes us pause and check our surroundings, Jesus calls His followers to spiritual alertness. He teaches that living under His authority isn’t automatic—it requires discernment, obedience, and a life built on the rock. We must be alert to three dangers: false teachers who look godly but lead people astray, counterfeit faith that may appear impressive outwardly but lacks a transformed heart, and weak foundations where obedience to His Word is missing. Hearing His Word is not enough; we must also obey it, building our lives on His teaching so we can withstand life’s storms.

The application is personal and urgent. Examine your life and influences: are your faith and actions built on Christ’s solid foundation or on shifting sands? Test the teaching you follow, ensure your heart is authentic, and live in a way that bears lasting fruit. Obedience, not mere activity, marks a true follower of Jesus. Today, the question is yours, will you choose the Jesus way, rooted in discernment, genuine faith, and unwavering obedience, or will you drift on a foundation that can’t endure?

Happening This Week

Wednesday:

  • 10am – Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Sunday:

  • 9am – Worship
  • 10:20am – Fellowship Time – NO Sunday School
  • 5:30pm – Thrive 
  • 6:00pm – Adult Small Groups 

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

Easter Day Camp – April 2 – 12:30 – 5:30pm

3-year-olds thru 5th grade students are invited to attend this day even tat Church as we explorer the importance of the Biblical events of Easter. Use the Q code below to register.

 

🙏 Prayer Requests

Please be praying for:
Rick Kennedy – stroke recovery
Jeff & Ryan Scott Family
Wayne Zirkle – treatments
Joann Garrison – hospital
Abigail Clodfelter Henson – health issues
Elizabeth Stevens – ICU
Ruth Yonaka – broken hip
All Champion Labs employees that lost their jobs
Dan Greifzu -health issues
Rita Giese – health issues
Michael Walter – health issues
Keiffer Mewes – broken hand
Kendal Loudermilk – health concerns
Jerry Mason – health issues
Adelyn Vallette – eye infection
Wes Clodfelter – shoulder recovery
Family of Tom Goodman

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

See you Sunday!