April 14, 2024
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life?”
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Matthew16:26 (ESV) ~
DISCOVERING YOUR MISSION
Bill Haber was once one of the most powerful people in Hollywood a real “player.” For 30 years his life consisted of making and breaking the careers of movie stars, and he did his job well.
In 1995, when his two partners at CreativeArtists Agency left to run major studios, Haber migrated to the non-profit organization Save the Children, where in 2008 he supervised 4,000 employees in 41 countries. He left behind the glitz and glamor of tinsel town for the day-in day-out realities of starving kids.
Why would he make such a move? Simple, he says. “You only live once, and I wanted to work with children.” He realized that wealth and power aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, and when confronted with the chance to make a lasting difference in people’s lives he couldn’t afford to let the opportunity pass.
We all have a need for significance that no amount of “success” can fulfill. Sadly, too many people never recognize this. They spend their lives struggling with their career, and never discover their Mission. This is what Jesus referred to when he said to his followers,
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life?”
~ Matthew 16:26 (ESV) ~Amazingly, Bill Haber says that nobody in Hollywood thought he was crazy for doing what he did. In fact, several made the comment, “I wish I could do that.”
Funny they would say that. The fact is, anyone at anytime can do what Bill Haber did. Jesus has given us all an invitation to abandon the building of our own little kingdoms, and join with Him in building His eternal kingdom, right here and now.
It isn’t nearly as hard as we might imagine. It begins with asking ourselves, “What am I doing to make a difference?” The first step might be sponsoring a child through an organization like Save the Children or World Vision, or mentoring a young person, or working in a soup kitchen, or volunteering at the Food Bank, or teaching a Bible study, or discipling a new believer. It can lead to something greater than we could ever obtain from a career. It can lead us to discovering our Mission.
Jesus said, “
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”
~ Matthew 16:25 (ESV) ~May we all experience the joy of losing ourselves, and finding ourselves again, in serving Christ.
Blessings on your week. Take some time to do a little self-evaluation, asking God to reveal where your heart really is. Let’s all make sure we are not just trying to gain the whole world. I do look forward to seeing you this Sunday as I continue my Sermon Series The Business of Living. We will look this weekend at how we can really say: TAKE THIS JOBAND LOVE IT.
Pastor Terrell
ScheduleforSunday,April14,2024:
The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM Room #201
Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM Room #202
Prayer Room open @ 9:00 AM Room #206
Preschool Worship opens @ 10:15 AM KID CITY
Morning Worship In-Person & Online @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center
Kidz4Christ K-6th dismissed during Morning Worship
Schedulefortherestoftheweek:
Tuesday@ 10:00 AM Bible Studies Men in Room #202; Women in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday @ 6:30 PM Youth Group in Fellowship Hall
Thursday@ 6:00 PM Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer in Fellowship Hall
NEW MEMBERS CONNECTING SEMINAR
Attend this Seminar taught by Pastor Terrell for a basic introduction to our church family. All-in-One-Day Class Sunday, April 28th beginning at 2:30 PM - dinner included. Sign up on Connection Card.
Keep on sharing the Good News of Jesus!
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IF YOU NEED HELP OR ASSISTANCE
Deacon of the Week:
Don Smith 928-642-2425 with our activities.
THE PRAYER ROOM
(Room #206)
Come early on Sundays and spend some time in prayer for the Morning Worship.
Welcome to Morning Worship
In honor of the God we worship, you are invited to stand during congregational singing, as you are physically able.
“We Will Glorify”
“To God Be the Glory”
“Jesus”
“All Hail the Lamb”
CHANGED - OUR WORKAFTER EASTER
Welcome & Offertory Prayer
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“Build Your Kingdom Here”
“Graves into Gardens”
THE BUSINESS OF LIVING
Biblical Principles for Mastering the Day-to-Day
Take this Job and Love It
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
“Take My Life, Lead Me Lord”
“Higher Ground”
A Life Giving Church … Giving Life
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
928-772-7218
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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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one heart at a time.
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