LOVE | PLUG IN | CHARGE UP | LIVE OUT | PASS ON June 04, 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
“… anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” ~ Matthew 10:38 ~ “Follow me.” Those words of Jesus seem so simple, don’t they? Or do they? I’ve been thinking this past week of some of the many names and titles I have been known by during my life. The list gets pretty long. For example, I am officially Terrell Eugene Eldreth. However, in my immediate family I’m known as husband, father, daddy, dad, Papa, and several others. In my extended family, I’m known as Terrell, son, brother, brother-in-law, Uncle Terrell and cousin. Work titles have included paper-boy, busboy, dishwasher, puppeteer, fabricator, supply room worker, grocery checker and gas station attendant. In schools I was Teacher and Mr. Eldreth, and I’m sure several names that students use when teachers are not around to hear them. Then there are ministry related titles: Pastor, Reverend, Pastor Eldreth, Pastor Terrell, Pastor T, Youth Pastor, Chaplain Eldreth, Chaps, Padre, and several more. In my Christian life I am Christian, believer, brother-in-Christ, co-laborer, and several others. I could go on, but you more than get the picture, because most of you have the same kind of lists that you can make about your life and titles. One name that no one else other than Jesus can give me is the one that I strive for. It is the name that will ultimately define the success of my life. The name “Christ follower”. That is the name that I hope Jesus knows me as. It is the name to which all Christians are called. Jesus called people to follow Him throughout His public ministry. He called His disciples. He called people who were on the fence about who He was. He challenged people to go and sell all they had and then come follow Him. Jesus called people to take up their cross and follow Him. “… If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” ~ Luke 9:23 ~
As Matthew 10:38 states, cross bearing is a requisite for being a Christ follower. So we come to that word: “follow”. What does that really mean. The word used in these two verses in the Greek language mean that following Jesus is cleaving to Him in believing trust and obedience. Those cleaving to Him must also follow His leading and act according to His example. Other times a slightly different Greek word is used for “follow”. It is the word “mimeomai”. Maybe you see our modern day word “mime” in that root? A mime studies the actions of another person and then does what they do.
Follow — mimeomai — means to study the life of someone so as to fully understand and replicate his attributes in one’s own life. That is the life to which we are called. A Forty Day Journey: KNOWING JESUS. How can we be a follower without knowing Jesus? It just could not happen. I realize that a mere forty days is hardly enough time to really know Jesus. But it is a beginning. For the many who have joined me on this journey, may God continue to bless you with understanding of His Son. If you have yet to begin, why not start today? Why study the life of Jesus? Simply because without knowing His life — His heart — His compassion, we cannot follow Him in our lives. We cannot be who He has called us to be — Christ followers! This Sunday we begin our final week of the journey. We begin week seven with the reality that HE IS HERE! Jesus has not left us or forsaken us. Come Sunday to discover how we still encounter Jesus on a daily basis, 2000 years after He ascended to the Father in heaven. My desire is to be known ultimately as a “Christ follower”. I want my life to reflect His life. I want my heart to reflect His heart. I want my compassion to reflect His compassion — and I want that for each of you! It is a life-long journey to achieve — and only Jesus will bestow the title. Let’s do all we can to put our lives in a position to receive that title. Blessings on your week as you continue your own journey of Knowing Jesus — may you move closer to being known as one who reflects the life of Jesus every day. Pastor Terrell P.S. The Sunday is Pentecost Sunday — the day set aside to remember the fact that the Holy Spirit now resides in every Christian. (That might give you a little advance notice of one of the ways we encounter Jesus every day!) We will be sitting at the Lord’s Supper Table as well on Sunday morning. Hope to see you there.
Vacation Bible School is here! Please pray for children to make decisions for Christ this week. Thank you in advance for Directors, Sara Hudson, Jean Knapic and for every teacher, helper, support staff, security staff and decorations staff. The campus looks great and we look forward to a great week! 2 New Sunday School Electives: There is still time to sign up!! 1) Beginning June 11, a week from this Sunday, 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. If you plan to be in this class, just show up in the Fellowship Hall, 300 B, Sunday morning at 10:30 am. 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. 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.
Sincerely in Christ, Pastor Frank
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) 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 – Connection Seminar 301 – Singles 302 – College & Career
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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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300A 300B
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Parking
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300C
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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 “Love Lifted Me” Scripture Reading & Prayer Ephesians 5:15-21
Welcome
“Breathe on Me” “Open The Eyes of My Heart” Ministry In Music
“Take These Burdens” (Linda Brunson)
KNOWING JESUS A FORTY DAY JOURNEY
He is Here! Matthew 28:20
Time Of Commitment
“Speak To My Heart” CELEBRATION AT THE LORD’S TABLE We Bring Our Gifts In Worship
Friday June 2nd Saturday June 3rd
Sunday June 4th
6:30 P.M. CCCF 9:30 A.M. VBS Room Decorating
9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
Sunday School Worship Sunday School Worship Evening Worship Youth Ministry
Monday 8:30 A.M. — Noon Vacation Bible School June 5th NO SISTERS QUILTING CLUB NO TAE KWON DO Tuesday June 6th
8:30 A.M. — Noon Vacation Bible School 7:00 P.M. Deacons’ Meeting 8:00 P.M. Men’s Softball Game
Wednesday 8:30 A.M. — Noon Vacation Bible School June 7th NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Thursday 8:30 A.M. — Noon Vacation Bible School June 8th NO TAE KWON DO Friday June 9th
8:30 A.M. — Noon Vacation Bible School 6:30 P.M. VBS Parents’ Night
Join us on Friday, June 9th at 6:30 p.m. for VBS Parents’ Night. All are invited.
Prayers for VBS week Please pray for: 1. Our church protected by Jesus--Zechariah 2:5 2. All workers to be protected by the full Armor of God--Ephesians 6:11,14-18
3. Our reason for VBS- Attending kids to gain knowledge of God's Word and many salvation decisions to be made. The following are the verses the children will learn, pray that they will stay in their minds and written on their hearts. Mon.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God...1 Timothy 3:16
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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
Wed. Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 Thurs. But God demonstrates His own love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ dies for us. Romans 5:8 Fri.
I rejoice at your word as one who finds great treasure. Psalm 119:162
June 3rd @ 9:30 a.m. VBS Room Decorating June 5th — 9th @ 8:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School June 15th @ Noon Active Adults Potluck June 17th @ 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Women’s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel
VBS is HERE at FSBCPV. June 5th — 9th For more information contact Sara Hudson. Registration is now open at firstsouthernpv.org Limited space available.
June Birthdays Sherrie Hunt Coral O’Leary Jim Thurman Linda Brunson Kailyn Smith Leslie Wasem Bailey Simpson Richard Small Darlene Stanley
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Bev Quesinberry Brandi Simpson Linda Wesson Floyd Anderson Amy Hall Ginny Roberts David Ard Laura Overholt
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Russell Bondura Pahl Wasem Peggy White Damon Wells Christine Lowe Carolyn Puffer Paul Marshall Frank Thompson
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Last Sunday’s Offering: $200.00 Given to Date: $79,833.34 Pledged to Date: $71,262.00
Due to the retirement of our church treasurer, we are in search of a new Church Treasurer from within our FSBCPV family. Anyone interested should submit a resume no later than Monday, June 12, 2017. Candidates, as a minimum, should exhibit a strong Christian faith, accounting and financial record keeping experience, proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, and have a commitment to confidentiality. Additional job requirements and the complete position description may be picked up in the church office. Resumes should be turned in to the church office.
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 June 2nd. 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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