LOVE | PLUG IN | CHARGE UP | LIVE OUT | PASS ON July 2, 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
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” ~ Psalm 33:12 ~ Two hundred forty-one years. Now that’s a big number for a birthday! Aren’t you glad that we get to live in the greatest country on earth? I know I am. There are so many good things about America — things that we take for granted most of the time. For example, most of us take safety for granted — that is, until it is threatened. This past week has been just such a time. The Goodwin Fire started last weekend, and escalated very quickly. As I write this on Thursday night, the fire has now reached over 24,000 acres. We learned this evening that it is now 47% contained. That number was 1% just over 24 hours earlier. We saw complete communities evacuated. Several of our members were forced to leave their homes by the approaching flames. By God’s grace, all will be back in their homes by tomorrow evening if all continues as it did today. Many more of our members — including Barbara and myself — found themselves in the limbo land of a “pre-evacuation” status. I had never even heard that term before last Monday at 11 p.m., when our next door neighbor called to give us the good news! Though I didn’t know all of the details — I knew it didn’t feel safe. However, in all of this, we have been witnessing God’s mighty hand of protection on our community. We have also seen an example of some of what makes America great. We have seen sacrifice on the part of strangers. We have seen caring for others. We have seen volunteers from here and from several other states, putting their lives in harm’s way to save human lives, homes, property and beloved pets and livestock. Many of us take having meals to eat every day for granted here in America — at least until they may be taken away. Leaving your home with very little notice —maybe sleeping in a high school gym — can leave you wondering just where your next meal will be coming from.
Fortunately for most of us, that is seldom if ever, our issue. For some here in our community, it has been an issue — for at least part of this week. We have seen relief agencies stepping up, including our own Arizona Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers showing up with their trailers. Beginning tomorrow they will be feeding anyone needing hot meals, and serving many of the over 1,100 fire fighters working to contain the fire. Thank you to all who have given this past week. You are a part of the greatness of America — and a shining example of the awesome greatness and love of Christ. Our needs this week are temporary. We are confident that life will get back to normal for most of us within a matter of days. But for many not as blessed as we are to live in the United States, those safety issues are normal life. Sub-Sahara nations in Africa are living desperate lives in the midst of the worst drought of the past 100 years. Children like Mohapi have no parents and are left to fend for themselves or die. Part of our VBS Offering went this week to help feed children just like this teenage boy and his sister. In the midst of our worst week — we realize that we are still called on to serve others. You have once again risen to the challenge, and God receives glory. Lives on the other side of our world will be changed for eternity, and the angels in heaven rejoice. We live in a great county, but what makes us truly good is that we — along with so many other fellow believers — choose to make God the Lord of our lives. Blessings on your week as you continue to watch out for your friends and neighbors. Find at least one more person to whom you can show Christ’s love to this coming week — even as things seem to get back to normal for most of us. Pastor Terrell P.S. Don’t forget, this Sunday — July 2nd — is our third annual Red, White and Blue Jeans Sunday. We will be Celebrating Freedom as we worship together, including time at the Lord’s Supper Table. In addition to our worship, we will celebrate together our nations birthday at 12 noon. After all, what is more patriotic that Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet? — and we will be giving away two of those three things in the Fellowship Hall!
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 – Women’s Bible Study 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 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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FOYER
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Worship Center Bldg. 200 Parking
Pleasant View Dr.
with Worship
“In God We Trust” (Praise Choir)
“The Star-Spangled Banner” PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Scripture Reading 2 Chronicles 7:11-18 AN INDEPENDANCE DAY PRAYER Welcome
“My Country, Tis of Thee” “God Bless America” Ministry In Music
“In God We Trust” “Patriotic Medley” (Praise Choir)
Independence Day
Let’s Celebrate Freedom John 8:34-36; Romans 8:2
Time Of Commitment
“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” CELEBRATE AT THE LORD’S TABLE We Bring Our Gifts In Worship
**Drive-in movie night is cancelled tonight.**
Friday June 30th Sunday July 2nd
Monday July 3rd
6:30 P.M. CCCF 8:00 P.M. Drive-in Movie Night *CANCELLED* 9:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.
Sunday School Worship Sunday School Worship Red, White, & Blue Jeans Fellowship Evening Worship Youth Ministry
9:00 A.M. Sister’s Quilting Club 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do 7:00 P.M. Klagetoh Mission Team Meeting
Tuesday OFFICE CLOSED — NO ACTIVITIES July 4th
Wednesday July 5th Thursday July 6th
6:00 P.M. Bible Study & Prayer 6:00 P.M. Impact Youth 4:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do
• July 2nd @ 12:00 P.M.
Red, White & Blue Jeans Fellowship
• July 4th
CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED — NO ACTIVITIES Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer is meeting in the Fellowship Hall for the Summer
Thank you to our Church Family & everyone who helped with Bud’s memorial service. We appreciate the love and support you have shown to our family. Many blessings. The Quesinberry Family
A Fourth of July Fellowship Sunday, July 2nd 12:00 p.m.
Looking for a ministry to help with? Well, the Meals Ministry is looking for volunteers to help provide meals for members/regular attenders that have or are having surgery. To sign-up up or for more information on this much needed ministry contact the church office at 928-772-7218.
June Birthdays Paul Marshall Frank Thompson
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JULY Lena Juarez Beverly Turner Marie Chidester Edna Nesbitt Wanda Hostas Pete Stanley
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Jan Posemato Kris Skorick Liz Briggs Robert Wyatt Cloeva Rogers Larry Hunt Cathy Johnson Pat Manzer Sharon Roberts Sam Kline
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Joe Williamson Rudy Juarez Faye Ricketts Dean Briggs Bonnie Mullins Glenna Mauldin
Last Sunday’s Offering: $0.00 Given to Date: $80,119.63 Pledged to Date: $71,262.00
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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 June 30th. 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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