Knox City Assembly of God

04/17/2026

Due to the impending weather, the Revival is canceled for tonight, but it will go on tomorrow and Sunday as scheduled.

04/12/2026

Plan to be with us April 17-19 as we welcome back to Knox City Assembly of God Rev. Eddie and Anita Birdsong. Revival services each evening at 6:30 and Sunday morning service at 11am. Gonna be a great time!

04/04/2026

Huge thank you to our Youth Group and our community. Our Egg Hunt was a cold one this year, but we are very thankful to all that helped and showed up!

02/01/2026

01/25/2026

Jeremiah 33:3. "Call unto me, and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not "

I can remember as a kid being fascinated by the telephone. The idea that you could pick up this earpiece thing, dial a few numbers,(phones still had rotary dials in those days) and a phone somewhere else, even hundreds of miles away would ring, someone would pick it up and you could actually talk to them. The whole idea was mind boggling to me. Then I watched some cartoon that was futuristic and the main character had a phone where he could actually see who he was talking to and even had a phone in his car! I thought how amazing would it be to have something like that!

Skip ahead 50 years and we have achieved that and then some. Today people "face time" and keep up with friends and family all over the world. We not only have phones in our cars but we carry them around with us in our pockets. Now with texting, and instant messaging, and a variety of options I'm not even aware of, communication has become more accessible than ever before......but.....I wonder how many share my frustration that although we've made it so convenient it seems that it's getting harder and harder to actually get through and speak to a person.

I've never been one who likes talking on the phone but I really despise talking to computers. Try to call a business today and you'll get a menu of options from which department you want to speak to, which extension you need to enter, even what language you want to communicate in. And if you don't have your account number or pin number you can count on being on the phone even longer while they try to figure out if you are really who you say you are and what you need to do to make it possible for them to access all your information. Finally after all that you most likely get transferred to the department you want to speak to only to get a message from another computer that they are "currently not available, please leave a message and we will get back to you asap". Then you wait for a return call that often never comes.

We have also come up with "caller ID". Which in this day and age of scams and spam calls and telemarketing is a great tool to avoid wasting time with unwanted calls, however it has made communication more difficult. I have to admit if I get a call and don't recognize the number or don't have the person in my contacts I'm probably not going to answer. ( leave a message and I'll call back) It has also led to call screening. Where if you just don't feel like talking to someone you just don't answer.

Also with most everyone using cell phones it has become more of a challenge to find a number you need. Gone are the days of looking up the number in the phone book or calling information to get a number.

All of this rant to make the point that even though technology has made communication simpler and more accessible, I'm not sure that it is better.

Aren't you grateful that communication with God has never changed. His number is still the same (Jer 33 3). He invites us to "Call unto me ". You don't have to go through all the menu options, don't have to worry that He'll see who's calling and ignore it, don't even have to decide what language to speak. (He speaks them all). He doesn't keep office hours. He's there 24/7/365. And He promises "I will answer thee " What a refreshing promise, to actually get to talk to the person you called.

To take the application just one step further I'm sure we've all had one sided phone calls as well. Where one party does all the talking and the other does all the listening. If that's what you need God to do He'll certainly do that. You can call Him and share all your complaints, fears, frustrations, grief, disappointment, discouragement, all of it. And He'll patiently listen. But if we'll take the time to listen as well He says He'll show us "great and mighty things ".

What an awesome privilege we have to communicate with and get to know the Almighty, benevolent, Creator of the universe. He's always home, His line is never busy. He has the answers we need.

Still the simplest communication available today. And it works. I know because I spoke to Him just a little while ago. He'd love to hear from you today. In fact, He's waiting for your call.

Thanks for reading.
Pastor Mike.

01/23/2026

Due to the frigidlly cold temperatures and the forecasted snow fall, we've decided to cancel both church services this Sunday, January 25th. Everybody stay home and stay warm! ❤️ 😊 (The annual business meeting that was scheduled for after pm service on February 1, has been postponed to Sunday, February 8, after pm service.)

01/07/2026

We will be making a new church directory this year, as we've gotten several new members since the last one was made, and unfortunately, we've also lost some. We are starting to gather the information we need for the directory this month. I will be staying after church each Sunday to take pictures of you. There is also questionnaire forms on the back table I would like for you to fill out. You may also just fill out the form online by clicking the link in this post. If you don't want your picture taken, and you have a fairly recent one that you would prefer to use, please just send the image to me through the church's Messenger, or mine (Christy Myers) or give me a copy of it at church. Thank you!

Church Directory Questionnaire

12/14/2025

BLESSED?

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

We know this passage as the beatitudes. It serves as the introduction to the greatest sermon ever recorded, The Sermon on the Mount. Three chapters in Matthew that take about 20 minutes to read, but would take months to fully study, and a lifetime to put into practice. But there are a few things I find interesting in the 12 verses introducing the sermon.

First is the word "blessed". Today we often use it to describe someone's gifting or talents. For example: He was blessed with great intelligence, or She was blessed with natural beauty, or someone was blessed with athletic ability. But the way that Jesus uses this word it describes someone who is joyous. In some instances the word is translated as "happy".
So these verses are describing one who is considered blessed by God and who should be in a joyous or happy state of mind.

What strikes me as odd about that is some of the descriptions of the ones who are considered blessed: the poor, they that mourn, the hungry and thirsty, the persecuted. In our natural way of looking at things we would say the opposite is true. It would be the ones who are rich, who are not suffering loss or persecution, or the ones who are full and satisfied are the ones who are blessed. Obviously God doesn't see things like we do. We tend to look only at our present condition and He sees things from an eternal point of view.

That brings me to the third thing that stands out to me in the passage. The reason for their joy. If you notice the blessedness comes not from their current state but rather from a future change of circumstances. A future promise to be fulfilled. Notice how many times the verses start with " blessed are " and end with "they shall be ". Our blessings, our joy, our happiness, doesn't come from where we are right now but from the promise of where we someday will be. Jesus has promised that if we surrender to Him and live for God, that there is coming a time when we will spend eternity in His presence. No more mourning because we will be reunited with those who have gone before us. No more hungering and thirsting for the things of God because we'll be surrounded by them. No more persecution because we will be rewarded for our service and the source of our persecution will be gone. What joy that should bring to us as we anticipate the blessings He has promised.

As we enter the Christmas season I know for many it is an exciting, joyous time of year. But for some it is also the most difficult time of the year. Financial hardships, the void left because of a loved one who isn't there this year, all seem to be magnified during this time of year.

This year my prayer for you is first and foremost to know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and secondly that you would know the fullness of His love for you and truly be "blessed" this holiday season.

Thanks for reading.
Pastor Mike

12/14/2025

Church is canceled tomorrow, December 14th, due to the bitter cold and the roads. Stay home, safe and warm, and we'll see you next week! 😊

11/30/2025

SNOW!!!!
As a kid I remember getting excited about the snow each winter. Snowmen, forts, snowball fights, sledding were all fun activities. And if it snowed enough that school got canceled, we'll that was just an extra bonus. As an adult, and with a job that requires a lot of driving on back roads, I have to admit my excitement for snow has been replaced with a total dislike for the stuff. I do have to admit though from a strictly visible point of view, it's rather beautiful. Watching the big flakes falling and seeing the ground slowly change from an ugly brown to a blanket of pure white is somehow satisfying.

It got me to thinking yesterday about how many times snow is mentioned in the Bible. A quick search on my Bible app revealed 25 references to snow in the Bible. Many times it is used as a descriptive term to describe how white something could be. " a beard as white as snow " for example. But the one reference that stood out to me comes from Isaiah 1:18 where the Lord is imploring the people to "Come, let us reason together, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow " I couldn't help but think of the transformation that takes place when it snows. All the dirt, mud, faults, holes in the ground all get covered and for a little while are just a pure white blanket upon the ground. The same can be true with our lives. Over time our lives will get marred, dirty, stained, scarred, by a lot of things. Mistakes we make, things others say and do to us, just life in general can leave us feeling dirty, wounded and in need of God's grace. Fortunately, we have His Word that tells us when our sin leaves us dirty, if we allow Him to, His grace can cover it all. Just as the snow covers the ground and gives it that pure white appearance, His grace can cover all the junk in our lives and make us pure again as well. Accept the invitation of Isaiah 1:18 and reason with Him. "Though your sins be as scarlet they will be white as snow "

Thanks for reading,
Pastor Mike

11/16/2025

Hard to believe something so simple could have such results. Statistics show that each box will impact up to 10 lives. If you'd like to make a difference in a child's life this Christmas we can help. We can set you up with a box, packing ideas, and more. You can even drop your box off here and we'll see that it gets where it needs to go. November 17 - 24 is collection week for boxes. Thanks in advance for the eternal difference you'll make this Christmas.

11/09/2025

SHOEBOX DROP-OFF LOCATION!

Knox City Assembly of God will be serving as a dropoff spot for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes this year. Someone will be available at the church on the following dates and times for you to bring your shoeboxes. Just come by 111 West Thomas Street in Knox City on the date and time most convenient for you.

Monday November 17th 4pm-6p.
Tuesday November 18th. 8am-10am
Wednesday November 19th 8am-10am
Thursday November 20th 5pm-7pm
Friday November 21st. 8am-10am
Friday November 21st. 5pm-7pm
Saturday November 22nd. 12pm-5pm
Sunday November 23rd. 12:30pm-2pm
Sunday November 23rd. 4pm-6:30pm
Monday November 24th. 8am-10am

If you need a shoebox or any information about Operation Christmas Child. Please feel free to contact us. Thanks in advance.