Weekly Newsletter – April 20, 2026

Pastor Dustin Leek   -   April 20, 2026

đź“–Sunday Recap

This week’s message from Matthew 8 reminded us that following Jesus is not casual, convenient, or on our own terms. Before Jesus calmed the storm, He challenged two people to consider the cost of discipleship. One man was eager but uninformed, and the other was willing but delayed. In both cases, Jesus made it clear that following Him requires total allegiance, immediate obedience, and a willingness to put Him first above comfort, convenience, and even other priorities.

The text then moved into the storm, where the disciples discovered that being with Jesus does not mean life will be storm-free. Even though they had obeyed Him and stepped into the boat, fear still rose when the waves came. But Jesus showed that He is not only present in the storm, He has authority over it. When He rebuked the wind and sea, creation obeyed Him, revealing that He is no ordinary teacher but the Lord with power over all things. The question that remains for us is the same one the disciples asked: Who is this man?

Take a honest look at what may be competing with Jesus for first place in your life. Is there an area where you have been delaying obedience, holding onto comfort, or trying to follow Him on your own terms? This week, choose one clear step of surrender and trust Him with it now, not later.

Happening This Week

Wednesday:

  • 10am – Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Sunday:

  • 9am – Worship
  • 10:20am – Sunday School
  • 5:30pm – Thrive 
  • 6:00pm – Adult Small Groups 

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

🙏 Prayer Requests

Please be praying for:
Kerri McCaleb – hospital
Briar Burdine – 5 year old, emergency appendectomy
Sherry Balding – knee surgery
Pam Varner- heart cath
Kevin Schilt – heart attack
Lugenea Simms – test results
Marilyn Perry – knee injury
Kelsey Schilt – guidance
Gena Drake – surgery recovery
Steve Knackmuhs – lymphoma
Rick Kennedy – stroke recovery
Wayne Zirkle – treatments
Abigail Clodfelter Henson – health issues
Dan Greifzu -health issues
Michael Walter – 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!