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Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Then you will be the pure and innocent children of God...”
~ Philippians 2:14-15 (CEV) ~
TRY TO UNDER-REACT
Several years ago, a Florida resident, Ms. Latreasa Goodman called 911 three times on the same day. The emergency? McDonald’s was out of Chicken McNuggets. She had paid for them, but McDonald’s wanted to switch them for a McDouble. Ms. Goodman appealed to 911, saying, “This is an emergency. If I would have known they didn’t have McNuggets, I wouldn’t have given them my money. Now they want to give me a McDouble but I don’t want one.” Latreasa was cited for misusing the 911 system.
About a year earlier, Jean Fortune, another Florida resident, called 911 because the local Burger King was taking too long to fill his order. What’s more, they didn’t have lemonade. He wanted the police to come to the scene and settle the matter.
I guess you might say these were over-reactions. It’s frustrating when a fast-food place doesn’t get your order right but it’s not really an emergency, is it?
The truth is many of the things that we stress over aren’t really worth it. We tend to take little events and blow them up into big things especially when it comes to relationships. In the movie Ruthless People, actor Danny DeVito wants to kill his wife because “I hate the way she licks stamps.” We may scoff or laugh at that but we all have a tendency to blow little things out of proportion.
In Colossians, Paul gives some very simple and straightforward advice.
“Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.”
~ Colossians 3:13 (CEV) ~
The King James Version uses the word “forbearing,” but the CEV captures the real meaning of the Greek.
An important part of living the Christian life is learning to “put up” with annoying situations and the annoying habits of some people, responding instead with a spirit of love and patience. When events irritate you strive to under-react.
That’s what Paul meant when he said,
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Do everything without grumbling or arguing.”
~ Philippians 2:14 (CEV) ~
Blessings on your week. What are some of the little things or situations that get under your skin? Ask the Holy Spirit to help you “put up” with them in a loving and patient way. I’m looking forward to seeing you this coming Sunday for In-Person or Online Worship. We are continuing the last section of IMMERSE. This week we’re looking at ACrash Course on Keeping the Change.
Pastor TerrellP.S.
National Back to Church Sunday is next Sunday, September 17th.Are you someone who wants to bring people back to church? If so, this is a good week to invite a friend, relative, neighbor or complete stranger to join you in worship.
If you are someone who hasn’t gone to church in a long time or maybe ever and want to visit a church come and be our guest. We would love to have you join us in worship.
P.P.S.
Here’s something you may not know: the very first McDonald’s drive-thru was opened right here in Sierra Vista,Arizona on Jan. 24, 1975.
with our activities.
ScheduleforSundaySeptember10,2023:
Ruth Class @ 9:00 AM in Room #202
The Saints Class @ 9:00 AM in 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 during Morning Worship QUARTERLY CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING following Worship
Schedulefortherestoftheweek,September11– 16,2023:
Monday @ 4:30 PM Growth Group @ Puffers’ home.
Tuesday @ 10:00 AM Growth Groups: Men Room #202; Women in Fellowship Hall
Thursday@ 6:00 PM Growth Group in Fellowship Hall
Following Morning Worship, our Quarterly Business Meeting will be held in the Auditorium.
GROWTH GROUPS
September 10, 2023
Chronicles is the final installment of Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience program. Check out this website for videos, reading schedule, online book, and even an audio portion that will read the selections to you! immersebible.com/chronicles-8-week/
It is time to begin preparing Christmas music for our performance of “The Child Who Changed the World.” Choir Rehearsals will begin on September 20th and continue each Wednesday @ 6:20 PM in The Choir Room [#203]. All who like to sing are invited. Let Pastor Bart know you are interested.
Keep on sharing the Good News of Jesus!
Gospel Conversations Total : 45,407
First Southern is beginning a Youth Ministry again! Please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Fellowship Hall @ 6:30 PM
[Meeting will not go over one hour & both students & parents should attend.]
OUR GOAL: $ 4,500.
VAN FUND $ 21,191.96
IF YOU NEED HELP OR ASSISTANCE
Deacon of the Week: Gene Moore 928-350-8789
Morning Worship at a glance
“Sweet Aroma of Praise”
“Because He Lives” (Amen)
“I Stand in Awe”
HOME
Welcome & Offertory Prayer
Kidz4Christ dismissed
“The Power of Your Love”
“Evidence”
CHRONICLES
Immersing Our Lives in God’s Word
A Crash Course on Keeping the Change
Nehemiah 10/pages 133-134/paragraphs 2ff
A Life Giving Church … Giving Life
2820 N. Pleasant View Drive
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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
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