LOVE | PLUG IN | CHARGE UP | LIVE OUT | PASS ON February 26, 2017
Pastoral Staff Terrell Eldreth
Senior Pastor
Office Contact & Hours
Frank Thompson
Admin. & Edu. Pastor
Monday—Friday|8:30 A.M.—4:30 P.M.
Scott Terry
Worship Pastor
Phone: 928-772-7218
Don Gagnon
Youth Pastor
Email: fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org
“… Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. The Lord your God is with you. The Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but rejoice over you with singing.” ~ Zephaniah 3:16-17 ~ Saturday, March 4, 1933, with the nation in the grip of the Great Depression, the new president’s inaugural speech was awaited with great anticipation. Broadcast nationwide on several radio networks, the speech was heard by tens of millions of Americans, and set the stage for Roosevelt’s urgent efforts to respond to the crisis of the day. His speech is best remembered for one of his first lines in which he stated: “So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is... fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” I’m not so much concerned for the reasons behind FDR’s inaugural speech that year. History tells us much on the subject. However, I do notice that even then, the “paralysis of fear” was very much a reality in everyday life. It was grinding our nation to a halt. If fear can paralyze a nation, what do you think it does to your life? Think of all of the opportunities for engaging the world around you that are missed. All of the relationships that are derailed or maybe never developed. Jobs and ministries that are dropped or never even attempted. Time alone with the Savior for fear of disappointment or guilt. Countless opportunities for engaging with God, with our world, with our families, with our own selves — all lost due to fear. We cower in fear like Zion — with our hands limp at our sides — and we don’t have to. God has a better plan for us.
Friends, we let fear win where it never should. We fear just about everything we can possibly think of. We fear dancing, speaking in public, almost anything new, relationships, growth, spiders — ok, spiders may be legitimate — sickness and disease, terrorism, war, finances, death and taxes — you get the idea. If someone can think of it, someone else will find a reason to fear it. And ultimately, it will paralyze. However, God does have a better plan for us. Go to the bookstore this week and do some study on being brave. Go on the internet and find clever videos on how to psyche yourself up when afraid — you might even find that video where some crazy guy gets a monster spider off the wall of his house in his bare hand. I gotta tell you, it didn’t inspire me to go out spider catching! All culture can do with the “paralysis of fear” reality is to tell you to “buck up” and “try harder not to give in to the fear.” Yet, God has a much better plan. God’s plan is not for us to live in fear. That seems like a great end-game, but how do we get there? God’s plan is not that we go out looking for the latest and greatest fear busting remedy trending on Facebook. In fact, God’s plan is not that we go out at all. Rather, His plan is that He comes in. “The Lord your God is with you.” What a life-changing fact! And He is a “Mighty Warrior.” We don’t have to go searching, Jesus comes abiding — and fighting. He conquerors our fear. He has already won the battle. He does not come to rebuke or blame. He does not come to desert when the going gets tough. He comes to save you in the very face of the terror. Jesus is your “Mighty Warrior” when it comes to fear and doubt — but He is also your “Delighted Musician” when it comes to His love — and HE LOVES YOU! Can you wrap your mind around that? The God of the universe delights in you! The very thought of you causes Him to break out singing with joy! So, dear friends, if you are fed up with fear and terror… “which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance,” then pay attention to the singing. Jesus is here. He is here now. Your “Mighty Warrior” — your “Delighted Musician” — is in your every circumstance. He knows your every need. He faces your every fear. He fights for you today — and He is singing His delight — His joy — His love to you. Christian, you are the delight of your Savior’s heart. When you experience His presence, you are released from the “paralysis of fear” and your hands are freed to engage once again. So, listen to the music and risk engaging the opportunities to grow, to serve, and to love as never before! Blessings on your week as you listen to your Savior’s love song. It’s guaranteed to become the top song on your playlist in no time! Pastor Terrell
WELCOME TEAM (part of our First Impressions) This Sunday, following the 11:00 a.m. service, we are having a short meeting for any and all those who are already participating as a greeter, as well as anyone who would like to help us greet people before and after the services and help direct folks to the location they desire. We will meet in the auditorium and go over a few things that we need to sharpen up on for next Sunday’s (March 5) 2+2 beginning. If you like to smile and help people find what they are looking for, you fit the ticket!
Thank you! We need someone to be our Food Service/Kitchen volunteer manager. Faye Ricketts has done a marvelous job over the last several years! We really appreciate her. However, she would like to take a break and serve the Lord in another capacity. If you would like to be this person or even talk to me about what all is involved, please contact me @ 928-772-7218. Safety personnel are needed to check in children for Sunday School and Kidz4Christ each Sunday morning beginning March 5th. Some minimal computer skills are involved but the computer and printer do most of the work. If you are capable and willing, please contact me @ 928-772-7218. Sincerely in Christ, Pastor Frank
BEGINNING MARCH 5TH 2 + 2 Schedule First Session – 9:00 am Auditorium Building (200 Building) – Worship Service 201 – Elective—“Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle” 202 – Ruth Class 203 – Preschool 204 – Nursery 205 – Senior Men Fellowship Hall (300 Building) 300a – Faith Class (Puffer’s) 300b – Marshall’s Class 300c – Steadfast Class 301 – Elementary Grades 3-6 302 – Elementary Grades K-2 Cabin (500 Building) - 501 – High School Grades 9-12 - 503 – Middle School Grades 7-8 Second Session 10:45 am Auditorium Building (200 Building) – Worship Service 201 – Elective—“Parental Guidance Required” 203 – Preschool 204 – Nursery 205 – College & Career Class Fellowship Hall (300 Building) 300a – Kidz 4 Christ (Kindergarten through 4th grade) 301 – Singles
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Pleasant View Dr.
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“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Scripture Reading & Prayer Hebrews 6:13-20
Welcome
“Amazing Grace” “10,000 Reasons” Ministry In Music
“Sparrows” (Praise Team)
Kidz 4 Christ (11:00 A.M. Service)
Three little Words WRITTEN IN FOREVER
Calculating Hope Romans 5:2-5
Time Of Commitment
“The Savior is Waiting” We Bring Our Gifts In Worship
February 25, 2017 Calvary Chapel of Prescott 2313 AZ — 69 Prescott AZ 86301 928-778-7642 8:30 A.M. — 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included—free will offering RSVP Mara Byrd at 320-224-9249
Living a Life of Wholeness Sundays, March 5th, 12th, & 19th
Friday Feb. 24th
6:30 P.M. CCCF
Saturday Feb. 25th
2:00 P.M. English Second Language Class
Sunday 8:30 A.M. Feb. 26th 9:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. Monday Feb. 27th
Worship Sunday School Worship Choir Practice Evening Worship Youth Ministry
9:00 A.M. Sister’s Quilting Club 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do
Tuesday 9:00 A.M. Faith In Fitness Feb. 28st 10:00 A.M. Men’s Bible Study Wednesday Mar. 1st
5:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:15 P.M. 6:30 P.M.
Awana Meal Impact Youth Awana Clubs Bible Study/Prayer
Thursday Mar. 2nd
9:00 A.M. Faith In Fitness 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do
Saturday Mar. 4th
9:00 A.M. 2 + 2 Preparation Party
Last Sunday’s Offering: $85.00 Given to Date: 77,228.00 Pledged to Date: $71,262.00
February Birthdays Bayleigh Harris James Haack Jean Leckington
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Bill Bianconi Cheryl Prill Joyann Wesson Gordon Wick
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Gina Leyva Savannah Pacheco Neil Prill Ellie Jones Kathy White Diana Lindsey Brad Martinelli Tammy Rhodes Cathy Johnson Danielle Svaleng
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Ginni Lyons Bud Challis Kaitlyn Gagnon Jean Knapic Dave Manzer Tamara Simpson Willie Webb Joyce Bowser Landon Hunt
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Youth meet Wednesdays 6:00 P.M. in the Log Cabin with Pastor Don -------CHECK US OUT!!
CCCF - College and Career Christian Fellowship If you are in your late teens or twenties, come join us for food, fun and Christian fellowship. We meet alternating Friday nights at Phil and Ginni Lyons' home from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The next meeting will be March 10th, Check us out and bring a friend. For directions or information email CCCF@firstsouthernpv.org. Hope to see you there!
Children’s Bulletins available at the Welcome Desk in Foyer
Meal served from 5:30 to 6:00
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Clubs begins at 6:15 p.m.
Kids Sunday School 9:45 a.m. In Building 200
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-7218 fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org www.firstsouthernpv.org Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 619-244-6265 PastorTerrell@firstsouthernpv.org Admin/Education Pastor Frank Thompson: 928-830-9934 PastorFrank@firstsouthernpv.org Worship Pastor Scott Terry: 928-458-6470 PastorScott@firstsouthernpv.org Youth Pastor Don Gagnon: 928-899-9722 PastorDon@firstsouthernpv.org
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