August 18, 2024
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” ~ Proverbs 11:3 (NIV) ~
PRINGLES’HIGH DOLLAR DISTINCTION
Pringles. We all know what they are. They’re potato chips, right? Depends on who you ask.According to Proctor and Gamble, they’re savory snacks. Why the distinction? Because in 2009, potato products including potato chips were taxed in the United Kingdom, while other types of food products were not. I suppose it made sense then, financially speaking, for P&G to claim that Pringles aren’t chips after all. They claimed they were just snacks.
Britain’s Supreme Court wasn’t fooled. They declared that Pringles which consist of more than 40% potato flour are, in fact, chips.And being potato chips, Pringles then had to pay about $160,000,000 in back taxes. Of course, most people would say something along the lines of “ you can ’t blame P&G for trying.”
The truth is, we all try to do the same thing. We try to repackage bad habits in order to justify bad behavior. The workaholic calls himself “committed.” The perfectionist says he has high expectations. The tyrant claims to be a great leader. The man with a brutal temper claims that he is intense. The miser claims he’s frugal. The greedy man claims he’s driven. The bully says he’s assertive. The lazy man calls himself “laid back.” And so on.
No matter how we try to spin it, sinful behavior is sinful behavior.Aman might claim, for example, when he is casting insults on others that he is merely standing up for the truth. The truth is, actually, that he is standing up for sin. He’s fooled himself into believing that insulting those who don’t think like him is justifiable.
Paul wrote to Titus,
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.” ~ Titus 3:1-2 (NIV) ~
He saying that we need to do good and do it in a good way. Let’s not spin away our sinful attitudes, pretending they’re actually virtues. Let’s be honest with ourselves and with others and seek to do good in a good way.
Blessings on your week. Let me challenge all of us every morning this coming week to ask God to show us at least one circumstance where we can do something good that day and then do it in a good way. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday in worship as we enter week three of IMMERSE: BEGINNINGS. This Sunday I will share ACrash Course on Integrity.
Pastor Terrell
Christmas is Coming
That means it is time to think about CHOIR! We will sharing “The Greatest Story Ever Told” this December 2024. If you are already part of our choir, or if you are interested in being a part of our choir, rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 6:20 PM in the Choir Room #203 (off the back Church Office hallway) We look forward to seeing all of you Singers for the Lord!
Questions? Contact Pastor Bart. NEW CHOIR MEMBERS WELCOME!
with our activities.
ScheduleforSunday,August18,2024:
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
Sunday Morning Worship @ 10:30 AM in Worship Center
Kidz4Christ (K-6th) dismissed during Morning Worship
Church Council Meeting @ 4:30 PM on Zoom
Schedulefortherestoftheweek:
Tuesday@ 10:00 AM IMMERSE: Beginnings Men in Room #202 Women in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday@ 6:30 PM Youth Group in Fellowship Hall
Thursday@ 6:00 PM IMMERSE: Beginnings in Fellowship Hall
Do you have skills in anything electronic, or are you interested in learning? We have an immediate need for help in our Sound Booth. Marc and team are doing a great job with this ministry, but they need help. We need at least one more person for weekly needs as well as to fill in for illness or vacation. Please contact Marc or Pastor Bart if you feel a nudge from the Holy Spirit that this is something you could do as a ministry for the Lord and for His Church here at First Southern.
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Deacon of the Week:
Gene Moore
928-350-8789
First step has been taken! We are on our way!
IMMERSE: Beginnings studies have begun
Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. - Room #202 - Men Fellowship Hall - Women
Thursdays @ 6 p.m. - Fellowship Hall - Open to All
Helpful website: immersebible.com/beginnings
Coming in September:
Monday, 9/2:
Happy Labor Day! Church Office Closed Wednesday, 9/18: Christmas Choir Rehearsals begin @ 6:20 PM in Choir Room #203
Saturday, 9/28:
Youth Group Trip leaves church @ 9 AM
Saturday, 9/28: Women’s Fall Brunch Potluck in FH @ 9:30 AM
Morning Worship at a Glance
“Since Jesus Came into My Heart”
“Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” “Higher Ground”
COLLIDE
Welcome & Offertory Prayer
A Life Giving Church Giving Life
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
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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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“Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down” “Goodness of God”
“No One Ever Cared for Me like Jesus”
BEGINNINGS
Immersing Our Lives in God’s Word A Crash Course on Integrity
Exodus 4:24-26
“The Way of the Cross Leads Home” Kidz4Christ dismissed
Advancing the Kingdom of God one heart at a time.
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