September 2, 2018
with Pastor Terrell
“… ‘You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins... Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem’…. They replied, ‘Let us start rebuilding.’ So they began this good work.” ~ Nehemiah 2:17-18 ~ Welcome to this week’s version of Groundhog Day. Before you get too confused by that statement — allow me to explain. We’re still looking at the same two verses that we did in last week’s Connections Newsletter – Nehemiah 2:17-18. You see, I’m really on the same subject as last week — church building. I told you last week that the Children’s Building Remodel would be well underway this week — and boy has it been. Phases 1 & 2 should be completed today (Thursday). Those are the biggest parts of the job. More work will continue in the coming weeks — but it is already looking really good, inside and out. We are continuing to trust God to use all of us to supply the needed $13,000 – $17,000. As of today, we have the funds to complete three more projects before we will have to let the remodel sit for a while. We won’t get out in front of God — or our checkbook on this! So, like those in Nehemiah’s day: We’ve begun the good work.
PASTORAL STAFF Terrell Eldreth, Senior Pastor Scott Terry, Worship Pastor
However, church building is so much more than remodeling or constructing new buildings. It is about evangelism and discipleship. Those just happen to be two major areas that we are giving much attention to right now here at First Southern.
OFFICE CONTACT & HOURS
Back to Church Sunday is coming up two weeks from Sunday on September 16th. This is an annual nation-wide event that encourages current church members to be back in church — no matter how long they have been away. It is also a major effort to reach the unchurched in our community. You BELONG Here! is this year’s theme — and the truth is: You DO BELONG Here! We really do want you with us because our body is incomplete without you. Please make a personal commitment to be in church that Sunday morning. This Sunday morning you will be able to take some Engagers with you to give to your neighbors, friends, coworkers and total strangers, inviting them to attend that morning as well.
Phone: 928-772-7218
Monday — Friday 8:30 A.M. — 4:30 P.M. Email: fsbcpv@firstsouthernpv.org SUNDAY SCHEDULE • Bible Study
9:00 A.M. • Morning Worship Service
10:30 A.M. • Evening Worship Service
6:00 P.M.
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