Weekly Newsletter – April 27, 2026
đź“–Sunday Recap
This week’s message from Matthew 8:28–34 centered on the authority of Jesus and how no one encounters Him without being changed. In this passage, Jesus steps into a situation no one could explain or fix—two men completely overtaken by darkness, and with a word, everything shifts. What no one else could control, Jesus overpowers. The reminder is clear: what feels uncontrollable to us is not uncontrollable to Him.
The focus wasn’t just on what Jesus did, but how people responded. The demons recognized His authority and submitted. The restored man surrendered and followed. But the townspeople, even after seeing what happened, responded with fear and asked Jesus to leave. Not because they didn’t believe, but because His authority disrupted their sense of control and what felt normal.
That same tension exists for us. Jesus’ authority is not just something to believe in—it calls for a response. He still confronts the areas we try to manage, still brings freedom, and still changes lives. But often, resistance shows up as hesitation, fear, or holding onto control.
This week, take time to ask: where am I resisting Jesus’ authority? What am I afraid to give over? Instead of keeping Him at a distance, take a step toward surrender. Trust His authority in that area and let Him lead where you’ve been trying to hold on.
Happening This Week
Wednesday:
- 10am – Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Sunday:
- 9am – Worship
- 10:20am – Sunday School
- No Evening ServiceÂ
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar
🙏 Prayer Requests
Please be praying for:
Kerri McCaleb – recovery
Andrew Seibers – healing from accident
Lyle and Susan Weber –Â health issues
Briar Burdine – 5-year-old, emergency appendectomy
Sherry Balding – knee surgery recovery
Pam Varner- heart cath
Kevin Schilt – heart attack
Lugenea Simms – test results
Marilyn Perry – knee injury
Kelsey Schilt – guidance
Gena Drake – surgery recovery
Rick Kennedy – stroke recovery
Wayne Zirkle – treatments
Abigail Clodfelter Henson – health issues
Dan Greifzu -health issues
Family of Steven Headley
Family of John Wissel
Family of Charles Tennis
If you have a prayer request, contact church office at 618-456-8563 or fill out a card on Sunday.
See you Sunday!