EVERYDAY DISCIPLES
“And Jesus answered them, The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
The following are 22 questions the members of John Wesley s Holy Club (I.E. Youth Group) asked themselves every day in their private devotions over 200 years ago:
1. Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?
2.Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?
3. Do I pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?
4. Can I be trusted?
5.Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?
6.Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
7. Did the Bible live in me today?
8. Do I give it time to speak to me every day?
9.Am I enjoying prayer?
10. When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?
11. Do I pray about the money I spend?
12. Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?
13. Do I disobey God in anything?
14. Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?
15.Am I defeated in any part of my life?
16.Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?
17. How do I spend my spare time?
18.Am I proud?
19. Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?
20. Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?
21. Do I grumble or complain constantly?
22. Is Christ real to me?
I don’t know about you but I find these questions challenging. Not unreasonable but fair. Not easy but uncomfortable. But then I don’t recall anywhere in Scripture that Jesus called us to a un-challenging, easy, comfortable life.
So, let me challenge you to pray this prayer every day this week with me:
“Lord Jesus, as we approach Holy Week and Good Friday, let me not hope for comfort in my life. Instead, this week in all its hardships and challenges with faith and determination that in every decision, in every action, and in every conversation, let me live in such ways that I bring you glory.”
Blessings on your week. May we not get too comfortable with how we are to live each and every day for Jesus Christ. I do look forward to seeing you this Sunday, as we look at how we are to worship in a WORTHY MANNER.
Pastor Terrell
P. S. It is not too late to join many of us in our 12-Day Devotional Reading Plan together: JOURNEYTO THE CROSS. I am inviting all of you to join me on this journey. We will be doing this on the YouVersion app. If you have not done so yet, download YouVersion on your phone, tablet, or computer. Then send me a friend request.
ScheduleforSunday,March24,2024:
Room #201
Room #206
CITY 10:15 AM
Person & Online @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center
dismissed during Morning Worship
Schedulefortherestoftheweek:
’s Bible Study Fellowship Hall
CHOIR REHEARSAL Worship Center
Youth Group Fellowship Hall Week Bible Study and Prayer
Easter Sunday Fellowship Hall
$ 10,000.00
9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Rejoicing
Given to date: $ 6,564.00
Easter Sunday Musical Presentation
First Southern’s Celebration Singers
March 31, 2024 10:30 AM
Gospel Conversations Total : 48,876
IF YOU NEED HELP OR ASSISTANCE
Deacon of the Week:
Paul Marshall
928-999-2109
Ladies, come and celebrate spring’s arrival! Potluck Brunch in the Fellowship Hall.
Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:30-11:30 A.M.
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Church Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
Senior Pastor Terrell Eldreth: 619-244-6265
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Worship Pastor Bart Young
928-254-8713
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