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God’s word is real help in times of feeling down and blue.

Deuteronomy 31:8  “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Psalm 42:11 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

1 Peter 5:6-7 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

This Sunday IUMC and pastor Jackie will be leading worship at 8:45.

IUMC plans Church Picnic . Please plan to attend the worship service and church picnic that will take place at the Edwardsville Township Park (Airplane Park) on Center Grove Road in Edwardsville on Sunday, July 1, beginning at 10:00 am.  Following worship, we will share a pot luck meal and there will be games for all ages.  Please bring an entrée and a side dish to share, along with serving utensils for your dishes.  Paper plates, silverware, cups and napkins will be provided, along with cold beverages.  Join us in the park on July 1!

Vacation Bible School  “Shipwrecked – Rescued by Jesus” is our VBS theme this summer.  Children age 3 through those who have just finished 5th grade are invited to come July 30 through August 3, from 6 – 8:30 pm.  A free optional meal will be served at 5:30 pm each evening.  Registration forms can be picked up at the VBS display in the Hospitality Room, or you can register online by going to our website.  Also at the VBS display, you can pick up a lifesaver with an item needed written on it.  Please pick up the lifesaver if you would like to donate the item, and return your donations as soon as possible.  Thanks to so many who have already brought in donations!

Our Prayers are Powerful!

Jennifer Kaburik as she has started her Chemo treatments this week. We pray for God’s strength and healing and quick recovery.

Juanita Bean Donna Bower’s mother, is in intensive care and needs God’s healing and peace.

Linda Cassens  continue healing prayers for Linda who has been battling bladder cancer and continues treatments.

Pete Fornof continue prayers for Pete as he is dealing with a very rare form of cancer. He has begun treatments and needs God’s strength and power.

Pastor Jackie healing prayers as she continues her treatments for skin cancer and recovers from the surgeries.

Continued prayers and praises for Cathy Watson as she continues to recover from cancer.

Prayers for the ministry of Praise Community Fellowship and Immanuel Methodist asking for God’s guidance and wisdom so that we can become more effective for His Kingdom.

See you soon. Love pastor Kent