LOVE | PLUG IN | CHARGE UP | LIVE OUT | PASS ON May 21, 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
“In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.’ Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.’ ‘How will this be,’ Mary asked the angel, ‘since I am a virgin?’
The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God.’” ~ Luke 1:26-37 ~ It can’t be done! — Not now, not ever! — No Way! — That’s Impossible! The definition of “improbable” is: unlikely to be true or to occur. The definition of “impossible” is: incapable of being or of occurring.
On May 6, 1954, despite the popular opinion that this feat was impossible British runner, Roger Bannister, was the first person documented to run a sub-four minute mile. Turns out that it was only improbable that anyone would break the four minute mile mark. Today, high school students routinely accomplish that feat. There have been countless feats that were considered impossible to us mere mortals that are now done every day. We fly in airplanes without thought. People climb the Matterhorn. Men have walked on the moon, and on and on it goes. God has placed within man the desire and ability to subdue our world. That was His design for us. However, there are things that go beyond our ability to subdue. There are things that only God can do. When He does them we are amazed, because He has done not just that which is improbable, but that which is impossible for us.
A virgin, teenage girl in Nazareth, who will conceive a child by the Holy Spirit. No way that can happen — unless God does it! Jesus raising people from the dead — feeding 5,000 men along with the women and children with them, with only 2 fishes and 5 loafs of bread. It can’t happen — unless God does it! The Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, going to the cross, becoming our sin, dying there, paying the full price for our sin with His blood, buried, resurrected to eternal life on the third day, forever the King of kings and Lord of lords. Impossible — unless God does it!
A man, woman, teenager, child — destroyed by sin, broken physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually — reborn, made brand new, given a new spirit, the spirit of Christ alive in them, alive now for eternity — It can’t be done — unless God does it! When those things happen, do you know what we call them? We call them miracles. Unfortunately, most of the world today chooses not to believe in miracles. The outcome of that unbelief results in hopelessness — and hopelessness is another part of the definition of impossible. The New Testament addresses this issue two ways. First the angel said to Mary that nothing is impossible with God. About 34 years later, Jesus said that all things are possible with God! Jesus was born by a miraculous act. Jesus was a miracle worker throughout His public ministry. We really have no idea of the number of miracles He performed. He was resurrected from the grave by a miraculous act of God. He ascended into Heaven in front of many eye witnesses. Is it really any wonder that today He is still in the miracle working business? This Sunday morning, as we continue into the fifth week of our FORTY DAY JOURNEY of KNOWING JESUS, we will be looking at Jesus — Miracle Worker. If you are feeling hopeless today, I really hope to see you there. If you don’t have a copy of my KNOWING JESUS Devotional, you can still request one by emailing us at fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org, or you can read it online on the front page of our website at www.firstsouthernpv.org. Blessings on your week as you continue your own journey of Knowing Jesus — come to worship expecting miracles to happen and then watch for the miraculous to continue to happen all this coming week. Pastor Terrell
2 New Sunday School Electives: 1) Beginning on June 11 and continuing for 7 weeks, a study for women on the 7 “I AM’s” found in the book of John – the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Gate for the Sheep, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, Truth and Life and the True Vine. Maggie Smith will be leading this class. This class is limited to the first 20 to sign up. It will meet at the 9:00 am hour in Room #301 (in the Fellowship Hall building). Please sign up in the Foyer or indicate on your Connection Card. 2) Connecting Seminar (for those desiring to unite in membership with FSBCPV – begins June 4th and continuing for 4 weeks. This Seminar is also for those who would like to know more about our church and for those members who have not taken the seminar. Pastor Frank will be leading this class. This Class will meet at the 10:30 am hour in Room #300 B. Please sign up in the foyer or indicate on your Connection Card if you plan to be in this class. Junior Age Summer Camp Prescott Pines Junior Camp dates this year are June 18-23. This camp is for those children who have completed 3rd-6th grades. The cost this year is $270 which includes a water bottle, camp T-shirt and Horseback riding! Camp Activities will include Swimming, Archery, Zip line Rock wall, Canoes, Low ropes, Tie dying, as well as horseback riding! The camp theme this year is ‘SHINE’ which encompasses the idea that Jesus is ‘the light of the world and whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life’ – John 8:12. Campers, who are believers, will also understand that they too are the light of the world and they have an opportunity to ‘let their light shine before others so that they may glorify your Father in heaven’ - Matthew 5:14-16. There is a camp Open House on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-2pm so that you can check out camp for yourself. Lunch will be provided and the ZIP Line open! Parents, you may register online at www.prescottpines.org or call Prescott Pines Camp – 928-445-5225. If your child needs financial assistance, please contact me at 928-772-7218 or 928-830-9934. There are partial scholarships available with the camp and with FSBCPV. If you would be interested in being a camp counselor for this week, there is no cost for you and your life could be a great investment in the lives of our young Junior age children, as well as eternity! Please contact me to be a part of this adventure!
Sincerely in Christ, Pastor Frank
The apostle Paul told the church at Corinth that “whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men.” There are really three parts to this admonition. The first part is the what: “whatever you do.” There is not one special category of activities to perform enthusiastically while the rest of the activities of life can be handled in a lesser manner. Paul directs this admonition toward slaves, who he has already told to do the right thing whether being watched or not, and then follows with how they are to do the right thing. I say “they”, but I really mean “we” as Paul’s charge to slaves could easily be for all of us. The second part of the admonition is the how: “enthusiastically. In other translations this idea is expressed with the word “wholeheartedly.” Doing something with all of your heart conveys the idea of putting everything you have into the effort, but enthusiastically goes even further than that, although the meaning is hidden in the history of the word. Enthusiastic comes from a Greek word meaning “filled with God”, so when we do something enthusiastically we are going beyond “everything we’ve got” and tapping into the power that only God can provide. The third part of the admonition is the who: “for the Lord.” While we may be doing “whatever” for men, we are to do it enthusiastically as if we were doing it directly for God. Imagine how careful we would be if we were doing the dishes for the Lord, or cleaning His carpet or mowing His yard. That’s how Paul says that we should be doing things. When I started with this verse I was looking to apply it to Sunday morning worship, but it quickly took me on a ride to other parts of my life. I’ll let you decide how it applies in your life while I steer my thoughts back to how it applies to worship. Each of us has a part in worship, and whatever that part is, we are to do it enthusiastically, as unto the Lord. For some of us, that part is playing an instrument or leading in singing. For others it is joining in with the singing and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through the combination of words and music. For still others it may be actively listening to all of the above. For all of us it includes participating in some way in the various aspects of worship that unfold during our time together: singing, praying, teaching and giving among others. In each of these we are to seek to do whatever our part is with the power of God in us as if we were performing that action for God. We serve a great and mighty God who deserves no less.
Thank you all church family for your wonderful donations to the youth yard sale! It was a great success, and we sold lots of great items. We were able to make $518.25 to send students to camp! Thank you again for your donations of not only things but cash as well. Please continue to pray for our students and adults as we prepare to explore what God has for each of us next month. Parents of those attending camp, there will be a parents meeting on June 4th at 4:30 in the cabin to get you all your paperwork and to answer any questions you may have concerning our trip to Glorieta. After camp, we will have a time to say thank you to our wonderful church family that has supported us all in our endeavors to attend camp again. We want only to share what God did for us during our time at camp and to say thanks for your support. We could not do it without all of your support both financially and prayerfully.
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Beginning May 31 Wednesday night Bible Study will start at 6:00 p.m.
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
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Fellowship Hall Youth Cabin Worship Center Off Campus
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Youth Cabin Bldg. 500 Lynx Lake Dr.
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Parking
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301 KITCHEN
Fellowship Hall Bldg. 300
AUDITORIUM
CLOSED BUILDING
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Worship Center Bldg. 200 Parking
Pleasant View Dr.
with Worship
“How Great Thou Art” Scripture Reading & Prayer Psalm 63:1-8
Welcome
THE WORD ON WORSHIP
“Shout to the Lord” “Mighty to Save” Ministry In Music
“Hope to Carry On” (Praise Team)
KNOWING JESUS A FORTY DAY JOURNEY
Miracle Worker John 6:26-27
Time Of Commitment
“I Surrender All” We Bring Our Gifts In Worship
Friday 6:30 P.M. May 19th
CCCF
Saturday May 20th
8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.
Men’s Breakfast Women’s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel Austin Frye Memorial Service ESL Graduation
Sunday May 21st
9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
Sunday School Worship Sunday School Worship Council Meeting Evening Worship Youth Ministry
Monday May 22nd
9:00 A.M. Sister’s Quilting Club 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do
Tuesday 9:00 A.M. May 23rd 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 9:00 P.M. Wednesday May 24th
Faith In Fitness Men’s Bible Study VBS Craft Day Men’s Softball Game
6:00 P.M. Impact Youth 6:30 P.M. Bible Study & Prayer
Thursday 9:00 A.M. Faith In Fitness May 25th 11:00 A.M. William Benson Memorial Service 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do Memorial Service for
William Benson Will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 11:00 A.M. There will be a luncheon following the service.
May 19th @ 7:30 p.m. Outdoor Big Screen Movie Under the Stars Night! Our feature will be “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”. We will provide the movie, fun, & popcorn. You bring your own seating (as this will be in the church parking lot), blankets (it may be chilly), drinks & any other snacks you may want for your movie enjoyment. All church family invited. Invite family & friends. May 20th @ 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Women’s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel May 21st @ 12:00 p.m. Youth’s Annual Spaghetti & Dessert Auction Tickets on sale now for $5.00 each. Please bring a dessert to auction off to support our youth going to camp. For more information contact Pastor Don. May 23rd @ 11:00 a.m. VBS Craft Day May 25th @ 11:00 a.m. William Benson Memorial Service There will be a luncheon after the service in the Fellowship Hall. May 29th MEMORIAL DAY — OFFICE CLOSED — NO ACTIVITIES June 5th @ 8:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School Begins
VBS is coming to FSBCPV. Save the Dates: June 5th — 9th Volunteer sign-up sheets in the Foyer. For more information contact Sara Hudson. Registration is now open at firstsouthernpv.org Online registrations only. Limited space available.
Last Sunday’s Offering: $19.34 Given to Date: $79,633.34 Pledged to Date: $71,262.00
May Birthdays Rita Stanley Sarah Pacheco Frank Resetar Dave Wesson Jasmine Long Robert Perkins Don Kirksey
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Lupe Gordon Melissa Gustavson Marijayne Bondura Dustin Davidson Barbara Eldreth Larry Brunson Crystal Skorick
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Howard Traver Scott Liptow Dale Wofford Victor Glover Sharee Davis Dallas Leyva Jackie Small
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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 May 19th. Check us out and bring a friend. For directions or information email CCCF@firstsouthernpv.org. Hope to see you there!
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-7218 fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org www.firstsouthernpv.org Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 928-277-4769 Cell: 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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