LOVE | PLUG IN | CHARGE UP | LIVE OUT | PASS ON April 9, 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
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’” ~ John 12:13 ~ fickle: adj. [deceitful, inconsistent: akin to hostile or at foe] marked by erratic changeableness especially in affections It must have been a wonderful Sunday as Jesus and His followers entered into the city of Jerusalem. Imagine the excitement as the crowds shouted “Hosanna!” and placed palm branches and cloaks in front of the donkey He rode. I’m sure most of us wish we could have been there that day. However, as we fast-forward just five days, the crowds shouted something very different concerning this same Jesus, in the very same city of Jerusalem: “‘What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called Christ?’ Pilate asked. They all answered, ‘Crucify him!’” ~ Matthew 27:22 ~ Sounds pretty deceitful — or the very least, inconsistent! Talk about being erratic in affections. As I shared last Sunday morning, it may have been two different groups of people, or it may be that after seeing Jesus — after He had endured the beatings that came in the early morning hours of that Friday — that they simple decided He had nothing to offer. He was certainly not the king they expected or wanted. I doubt that any of us would have wanted to be among the crowd that day! However, in moments of complete self-honesty and transparency, we all know that it is possible that we could have been part of either crowd 2,000 years ago. We know how very fickle we can be — especially concerning Jesus. One of the tragic consequences of our broken sinful nature is that we are the most fickle in our affections toward those we care most about.
The result is that it is our spouses — our families — our closest friends — even our very Savior that must suffer the brunt. resolute: adj. marked by firm determination: bold, steady: faithful None of us gets a free-pass on this issue of fickleness. Because it is a sin issue, we are held accountable. We have great intentions. We love Jesus, but… We mean to worship Him with our fellow believers, but… We mean to read and join in Bible Study with other believers, but… We mean to give, but… We mean to share the Good News with others, but… But life happens! That’s our go to excuse as our affections toward Jesus change. But be sure of this — life didn’t change — we did. The answer to our dilemma is found in our resolve. Will we choose firm determination in our walk with Jesus in this sinful world? Will we choose faithfulness in our relationship with Him? Will we be bold when life is hard and the challenges to our faith come? I pray that my answer will be yes! I pray that your answer will also be yes! It can be for all of us. Jesus provides the way. Remember, it was He who resolutely faced the agony of the cross for us. ONE MAN — ONE CROSS — and a world that was CHANGED FOREVER! As we enter Holy Week, let’s choose to be resolute in our relationships with Christ and with others. Let’s choose to be resolute in our Worship and Bible Study. Let’s choose NOT to be fickle! Join us this Sunday morning as we focus on the The Cross and sit together at the Lord’s Table for Communion. Let’s all begin Holy Week with faithful worship! Blessings on your week as you choose to live resolved to faithfulness in worship and service to our King. Pastor Terrell P.S. Just a reminder, we will spend the seven weeks following Easter Sunday this year on A FORTY DAY JOURNEY — KNOWING JESUS. This is my personal invitation to join us on the journey! And don’t forget, it’s part two of The Jesus Film at 6 pm. — as we remember the last days of Jesus’ life as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
First Session – 9:00 am
2 + 2 Schedule
Auditorium Building (200 Building) – Worship Service 201 – Elementary Grades 3-6 203 – Preschool 204 – Nursery 205 – Elementary Grades K-2 Fellowship Hall (300 Building) 300a – Faith Class (Puffer’s) 301 – Elective — “Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle” 302 – Paul Marshall’s Class Cabin (500 Building) 501 – High School Grades 9-12 503 – Middle School Grades 7-8 Second Session 10:30 am Auditorium Building (200 Building) – Worship Service 201 – Kidz 4 Christ (K-4) 202 – Ruth Class 203 – Preschool (Extended Care) 204 – Nursery 206 – Senior Men’s Class Fellowship Hall (300 Building) 300a – Steadfast Class 300b – College & Career 301 – Singles 302 – Elective “Parental Guidance Required”
RR
502
501
Fellowship Hall Youth Cabin Worship Center Off Campus
503
Youth Cabin Bldg. 500 Lynx Lake Dr.
205
204
203
302
300A 300B
206 202
201
Parking
RR
300C
RR
RR
RR
301 KITCHEN
Fellowship Hall Bldg. 300
AUDITORIUM
CLOSED BUILDING
RR
FOYER
RR
Worship Center Bldg. 200 Parking
Pleasant View Dr.
with Worship
Nothing But the Blood” Scripture Reading & Prayer 1 Peter 2:21-25 Welcome HOSANNA
“The Wonderful Cross” “Your Love Is Amazing” Ministry In Music
“He Lives No More to Die” (Praise Choir)
Kidz 4 Christ (10:30 A.M. Service)
PASSION the final hours in the life of Jesus
The Cross
Mark 15:21-41:20
Time Of Commitment
“Room at the Cross”
Worship at the Lord’s Table We Bring Our Gifts In Worship
Friday Apr. 7th Saturday Apr. 8th
6:30 P.M. CCCF 2:00 P.M. English Second Language Class & Good News Club
Sunday 9:00 A.M. Apr. 9th 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. Monday Apr. 10th
Worship Bible Study Worship Bible Study Council Meeting “The Jesus Film” Part Two 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 Apr. 11th 10:00 A.M. Men’s Bible Study 3:30 P.M. Good News Club @ Granville Elementary Wednesday Apr. 12th
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 Apr. 13th
9:00 A.M. Faith In Fitness 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do
Saturday Apr. 15th
8:00 A.M. Men’s Breakfast 8:00 A.M. Women’s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel
PART TWO SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH 6:00 P.M.
Deacon Emeritus Service for Bill Eash Sunday, April 23rd at 6:00 P.M.
Music Night & Dessert Fellowship Sunday, April 30th 6:00 P.M. Enjoy a night of singing & fellowship. Bring your favorite dessert to share. Contact Pastor Scott Terry for more information or to submit your music.
Last Sunday’s Offering: $501.00 Given to Date: $79,024.00 Pledged to Date: $71,262.00
GOAL: $4,750
GIVEN TO DATE: $3,098.90
VBS IS IN NEED OF leaders for kindergarten, 2ND grade, & 3RD grade; “square” Kleenex boxes & 1/2 pint size canning jars with lids. For more information contact Darlene Stanley or Sara Hudson.
The youth are now accepting donations for their annual garage sale to raise funds for summer camp. All donations can be dropped off at the cabin. For more information contact Pastor Don Gagnon at 899-9722.
April Birthdays Donna Roberts Joy Bassett Jan Howell Jo Kading Teresa Little Neil Davidson Linda Marsee Doreen McKenna
2 3 6 6 6 7 7 8
Kathryn Seidel Marti Just Angela Orr Jamie Robles Su Resetar Will Stanley Andrew Sturgeon Jacob Kline
9 10 11 13 16 18 19 22
John Prusak Patrick Wulfers Gene Leveron Roger Ricketts Wanda Sticht Suzanne Blair Bob Whitney Beverly Grisham
22 22 23 23 23 24 27 28
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 April 7th. 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
p.m.
Clubs begins at 6:15 p.m.
Kids Sunday School 9:00 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
Remember to check-in on Facebook or any other social media sites during your fellowship with us. Dear Friends – It is our desire that this weekly email will boost communication and increase awareness of activities available for your participation and enjoyment. Requested submissions to be included in the Weekly Connections e-Newsletter should be submitted no later than Wednesday at Noon to fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org. To be removed from future mailings, please reply to this email and type “unsubscribe” in the Subject line. First Southern Baptist Church - Prescott Valley – 928-772-7218.