with our worship
December 3, 2023
with Pastor Terrell
A Life Giving Church … Giving Life
Morning Worship at a glance “Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing” “All Hail King Jesus” “Jesus” “His Name is Life” HOPE Welcome & Offertory Prayer
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-7218 fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org www.firstsouthernpv.org Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 2:30PM Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 619-244-6265 PastorTerrell@firstsouthernpv.org Worship Pastor Bart Young 928-254-8713 PastorBart@firstsouthernpv.org
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” “O Holy Night” “Silent Night”
Advancing the Kingdom of God one heart at a time.
FAITH + PATIENCE = HOPE
SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS Silent Night Luke 2:14
“Redeeming Love” “Go, Tell It On The Mountain”
Offerings and Connection Cards will be collected in the Offering Boxes located just inside the two main entrances into our Worship Center, as well as in the Office Hallway.
“Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” ~ Isaiah 25:9 (NKJV) ~
TO RECEIVE OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER THROUGH YOUR EMAIL SIMPLY MARK THE FRONT OF YOUR CONNECTION CARD. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO RECEIVE CURRENT INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
I’m preaching to the choir when I talk about the importance of thinking right; we all understand the role attitude plays in any successful venture. Where we drop the ball is in remembering the sheer determination and force of will required for having a good one. Optimism is a choice — one that is often made in the face of contrary evidence. When everything looks as bad as it can look, even Christians leaders have the tough job of expecting the best anyway — and then working toward that end. This is where optimists are made, and leaders are born. Frank McKinney Hubbard, better known as Kin Hubbard, was an American cartoonist, humorist, and journalist. He once said, “Being an optimist after you’ve got everything you want doesn’t count.” He has a point: It would seem to be easy for the successful to think big. However, those who have never experienced major success are taking a big emotional risk by believing the best about the future that God has in store for you. continued
It’s a belief that pays off.
That’s why the writer of the book of Hebrews says, And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. ~ Hebrews 6:11-12 (ESV) ~ Faith and patience. When the promise seems far off — don’t lose sight of it. Keep believing it. Keep expecting it. Let this be the foundation of your hope. Let this hope ignite your optimism. It’s a choice you make. I’m looking forward to seeing you this coming Sunday for In-Person or Online Worship. This week I will begin my new Christmas sermon series: SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS.
with our activities.
Schedule for Sunday, December 3, 2023: Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM Room #202 The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM Room #201 Prayer Room open @ 9:00 AM Room #206 Preschool Worship opens in KID CITY @ 10:15 AM
Morning Worship In-Person & Online @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center Kidz4Christ dismissed
Schedule for the week, December 4 – December 11, 2023: Monday @ 6:00 AM Men’s 33 THE SERIES Study Fellowship Hall Tuesday @ 10:00 AM Men’s Bible Study Room #202 Wednesday @ 6:20 PM Choir Practice Room # 203 & @ 6:30 PM Youth Group Fellowship Hall Thursday @ 6:00 PM Mid-Week Bible Study Fellowship Hall Saturday @ 2:00 PM Senior Care Home Ministry @ Good Samaritan in Prescott Valley
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH @ 6 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL Bring your favorite Christmas Cookies to share!
Senior Care Home Ministry Saturday, December 9th 2 PM Contact Gene Moore @ 928-350-8789
This series will follow the first four Sundays of December, including Christmas Sunday. In these sermons we will take a closer look at four favorite Christmas songs — and the message they offer the world. In these familiar carols we well be reminded of the miracle of God’s presence in our lives — as proclaimed in the message of Advent Season. This Sunday will look at Silent Night.
Christmas Party
Pastor Terrell
starting at 10:30 AM in KID CITY
An Advent Challenge for you from Pastor Terrell: To help all of us to move through the Christmas season this year—through all the busyness and noise — join me in a 23day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Christmas: Light in the Darkness. If you are already using YouVersion on your smartphone, tablet or computer, give me a friend request and I will send you the link. Not on YouVersion? CRU, the writer of this devotion, will email or text you a daily pdf file of the devotional. Sign up at https://cru.org/advent. This plan through the Gospel of John will remind you of the hope, safety and belonging found in Jesus, your Light in the darkness.
12/17/23 Kidz4Christ
12/24/23 @ 6 PM
During Christmas Eve Morning Worship Celebration Singers Present . . . IF YOU NEED HELP OR ASSISTANCE VAN FUND
Deacon of the Week:
$ 21,592.96
Gene Moore 928-350-8789
12/24/23 10:30 AM
Keep on sharing the Good News of Jesus! Gospel Conversations Total : 46,941
It’s a belief that pays off.
That’s why the writer of the book of Hebrews says, And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. ~ Hebrews 6:11-12 (ESV) ~ Faith and patience. When the promise seems far off — don’t lose sight of it. Keep believing it. Keep expecting it. Let this be the foundation of your hope. Let this hope ignite your optimism. It’s a choice you make. I’m looking forward to seeing you this coming Sunday for In-Person or Online Worship. This week I will begin my new Christmas sermon series: SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS.
with our activities.
Schedule for Sunday, December 3, 2023: Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM Room #202 The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM Room #201 Prayer Room open @ 9:00 AM Room #206 Preschool Worship opens in KID CITY @ 10:15 AM
Morning Worship In-Person & Online @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center Kidz4Christ dismissed
Schedule for the week, December 4 – December 11, 2023: Monday @ 6:00 AM Men’s 33 THE SERIES Study Fellowship Hall Tuesday @ 10:00 AM Men’s Bible Study Room #202 Wednesday @ 6:20 PM Choir Practice Room # 203 & @ 6:30 PM Youth Group Fellowship Hall Thursday @ 6:00 PM Mid-Week Bible Study Fellowship Hall Saturday @ 2:00 PM Senior Care Home Ministry @ Good Samaritan in Prescott Valley
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH @ 6 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL Bring your favorite Christmas Cookies to share!
Senior Care Home Ministry Saturday, December 9th 2 PM Contact Gene Moore @ 928-350-8789
This series will follow the first four Sundays of December, including Christmas Sunday. In these sermons we will take a closer look at four favorite Christmas songs — and the message they offer the world. In these familiar carols we well be reminded of the miracle of God’s presence in our lives — as proclaimed in the message of Advent Season. This Sunday will look at Silent Night.
Christmas Party
Pastor Terrell
starting at 10:30 AM in KID CITY
An Advent Challenge for you from Pastor Terrell: To help all of us to move through the Christmas season this year—through all the busyness and noise — join me in a 23day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Christmas: Light in the Darkness. If you are already using YouVersion on your smartphone, tablet or computer, give me a friend request and I will send you the link. Not on YouVersion? CRU, the writer of this devotion, will email or text you a daily pdf file of the devotional. Sign up at https://cru.org/advent. This plan through the Gospel of John will remind you of the hope, safety and belonging found in Jesus, your Light in the darkness.
12/17/23 Kidz4Christ
12/24/23 @ 6 PM
During Christmas Eve Morning Worship Celebration Singers Present . . . IF YOU NEED HELP OR ASSISTANCE VAN FUND
Deacon of the Week:
$ 21,592.96
Gene Moore 928-350-8789
12/24/23 10:30 AM
Keep on sharing the Good News of Jesus! Gospel Conversations Total : 46,941
with our worship
December 3, 2023
with Pastor Terrell
A Life Giving Church … Giving Life
Morning Worship at a glance “Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing” “All Hail King Jesus” “Jesus” “His Name is Life” HOPE Welcome & Offertory Prayer
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-7218 fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org www.firstsouthernpv.org Church Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 2:30PM Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 619-244-6265 PastorTerrell@firstsouthernpv.org Worship Pastor Bart Young 928-254-8713 PastorBart@firstsouthernpv.org
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” “O Holy Night” “Silent Night”
Advancing the Kingdom of God one heart at a time.
FAITH + PATIENCE = HOPE
SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS Silent Night Luke 2:14
“Redeeming Love” “Go, Tell It On The Mountain”
Offerings and Connection Cards will be collected in the Offering Boxes located just inside the two main entrances into our Worship Center, as well as in the Office Hallway.
“Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; We have waited for Him; We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” ~ Isaiah 25:9 (NKJV) ~
TO RECEIVE OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER THROUGH YOUR EMAIL SIMPLY MARK THE FRONT OF YOUR CONNECTION CARD. THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO RECEIVE CURRENT INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
I’m preaching to the choir when I talk about the importance of thinking right; we all understand the role attitude plays in any successful venture. Where we drop the ball is in remembering the sheer determination and force of will required for having a good one. Optimism is a choice — one that is often made in the face of contrary evidence. When everything looks as bad as it can look, even Christians leaders have the tough job of expecting the best anyway — and then working toward that end. This is where optimists are made, and leaders are born. Frank McKinney Hubbard, better known as Kin Hubbard, was an American cartoonist, humorist, and journalist. He once said, “Being an optimist after you’ve got everything you want doesn’t count.” He has a point: It would seem to be easy for the successful to think big. However, those who have never experienced major success are taking a big emotional risk by believing the best about the future that God has in store for you. continued