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Faith Fellowship began with a simple idea…

Dr. Daymond Talkington - Pastor Faith Fellowship - Thornton Photo Godfrey, IL 618 466 3434 www.thorntonimaging.com
Dr. Daymond Talkington

Take the age-old truths of the Bible and present them through engaging messages, striking visuals, and great music. Moreover, we are authentic and passionate about presenting Christ in a way that is new and refreshing. The leaders of Faith Fellowship are intentional about creating an atmosphere that takes the stress out of going to church.  Whether you have never been to church, been away for a while, or have attended your entire life, Faith Fellowship feels immediately comfortable. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, we will make you feel at home. Parking volunteers will help you find a place, and they are available to assist you in getting inside if needed.

Faith Fellowship is barely into the third decade of living out our mission: to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Come and see why so many people are making Faith Fellowship a part of their lives.

You will experience worship at Faith Fellowship in a casual, intuitive, high-tech atmosphere with today’s culture in mind. The weekend service is creative, contemporary, and compelling with only one intent–to present the message of Jesus Christ in a way that is relevant and alive. The high-energy, cutting-edge worship, drama, and multimedia presentations highlight the worship experience. Pastor Dr. Daymond Talkington uses a no-holds-barred communication style in applying God’s Word to life’s complexities. This isn’t church as you have known it; it is energetic, captivating, and never boring.

The band is styled after the timeless rock and roll lineup, complete with electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, and keyboard. The sounds you hear on your favorite radio stations can also be heard at Faith Fellowship–rock, soul, jazz, and blues. The band rivals any in the area (Christian or secular).

If you have children, rest assured that they will be in the best possible care. All members of the Children’s Ministry Team undergo a criminal and civil background check to ensure complete safety. While parents are experiencing the creative, life-changing weekend service, children are participating in their own high-energy encounter in the new Kids Zone Building. They won’t want to go home!


Worship This Week

Message This Week


  • VIBRATIONS • Gonna Be Alright – 9/20/26

    Sometimes the greatest comfort is simply knowing someone is there. Job’s friends sat with him for seven days before they ever spoke. Their presence said, “I’m here with you.” That is a picture of what the Holy Spirit does for us. He comforts us from the inside and reminds us that we are not alone. When the enemy points to our failures and tries to convince us that we are worthless, the Holy Spirit reminds us, “You are a child of God.”

    There are also times when we are so overwhelmed that we do not know what to pray. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for us. He takes our groanings and sighs and brings them before God. We may ask God to change our circumstances, but the Holy Spirit helps us trust that God’s will is greater than what we can see. God is not simply trying to make our lives easier; He is conforming us to the image of Jesus.

    Whatever season you are in today, remember that the Holy Spirit is with you. He comes alongside you, comforts you, guides you, and reminds you, “You are a child of God.” You may not understand what God is doing right now, but you can trust that He is working, even if you can’t see it. The winter will not last forever, and God can use even the difficult seasons to do some of His best work in you. Lean into the Holy Spirit and allow Him to comfort, encourage, and help you through whatever you are facing

    Scriptures—John 4:15 (JUB); Job 2:11-13 (GNT); Romans 8:15-16 (NKJV); John 1:12(ESV); Romans 8:26-27 (NLT); Romans 8:28-20 (NRSVUE)

    Verses— (…and I will ask the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever. (Jn 14:16) But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (Jn 1:12) And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. (Ro 8:26-27)

    Questions— What does it mean to know that the Holy Spirit is your Comforter and is with you in the middle of your struggles? How does knowing that you are a child of God change the way you view your failures, disappointments, or difficult seasons? Have you ever experienced a time when you did not know what to pray? How does it encourage you to know that the Holy Spirit intercedes for you?

    Prayer – Dear Lord, thank you for the assurance of your presence in my life and for the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Help me to stand strong in all the seasons of life knowing that you are in me and with me assuring me of your love and of my value as a child of God. Help me to trust your plan even when it isn’t the path I choose or desire. May I rest in your hands allowing your transforming power to make me more and more like Jesus. In Jesus’ Name I pray, amen.