December 25

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COMMENT FROM AN INTERNET CONTRIBUTOR: "HEY PASTOR BILL, YOU SOUND LIKE YOU HAVE AN AGENDA WHEN YOU PREACH!"  

YOU BET I DO!  (BUT ONLY ONE!) To teach the Truth! To teach that all roads do not lead to Heaven. Only the narrow road, that leads to repentance! Through Obedience to following Jesus Christ as Lord. All other roads lead to hell and destruction (John 8:32).
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WHY REACH OUT AND MINISTER TO MEN?

• When a child is reached for Christ, 3.5% of the family will follow.

• When a mother is reached for Christ, 17% of her family will follow.

• When a father is reached for Christ, 93% of his family will follow.  (Per the Heritage Foundation)

• THE LORD S CALLING FAITHFUL MEN TO LEAD THEIR FAMILIES!

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THE KING IS BORN

THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

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SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN FOR CHRISTMAS!

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PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISE REPORTS

PRAY: For the Season--That we would all remember that the True Reason for the Season is Jesus Christ.

PRAY: For Todd's Dad.

PRAY: For Ric and Frankie as they battle this cold virus.

PRAY: The Church would not give in to the pressure from the world for Spiritual Correctness, (that is, not confronting the make-believer who claims to be believers), yet they continue in their disobedience, as if the Lord has given them a License to Sin! (1 John 2:19). Pray that the Church would be Strong,  yet compassionate in their confrontation.

Pray for:  OUR PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT ELECT AS THEY APPOINT THEIR CABINET, THEY NEED OUR PRAYERS!!  

Pray: That many will sign up as we plan our study of "The Truth Project".

Pray for:  Our police officers who are under attack.

Pray that: All who are attending the Community Christian Church, as well as all who have ever attended- The Lord Jesus knows who you are, and He knows your needs. We pray that He will meet your every need. If your need is Salvation, and you have not yet accepted the Lord's invitation to join His family of believers by being born again, I pray that today will be the day you make that decision..

Please continue praying for Hope.  This 12 year old is making progress but she has a long road ahead of her.  

Pray that: all who know Jesus as Lord and Savior would start live as if they do, and  will be willing to pay the one debt we owe for our Salvation; that is the debt of LOVE (Romans 13:8)! 

Pray for:  Michele who is having trouble with her Cushings Disease caused from the steroids.  So please pray for her to get through trying to get off the steroids.

Pray: That all men who are called into the pastorate would know the need to study to gain advanced Training for a deeper and broader  understanding of the Holy Bible (2 Timothy 2:15)

Pray for: Pastor Bill as he teaches God's Word (1 Timothy 2:2). Also that the congregation would continue to love and encourage one another ( John 13:34).

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FILL IN THE BLANKS!

(Check answers below.)  NOTE! Filling in the blanks each week, could give a serious student of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible, an education equal to a Theological degree within two years. 

“God’s Man” (Christmas Eve Service)

Matthew 1:18-21

1.     God chose ________ to provide the fatherly guidance, safety and well-being, and protection of His Son, Jesus, and His Mother, Mary.

2.     The world was a very ___________________ place during this time in history.

3.     _________________ was a righteous, God fearing, just man.

4.     ________ lined up this union over the ______________ to bring Joseph and Mary together to bring up His Son, Jesus, guiding Him, teaching Him, and training Him and to bring Him safely through childhood and into adulthood.

5.     _________ was a godly man who was __________ to God and _________ fully in Him.

6.     Joseph had a pretty good life as a tradesman, builder, stone mason, and _________.  He was well ________________ by his co-workers, friends and family.

7.     Joseph knew ________, but even more important than that, _______ knew Joseph.

8.     Joseph’s heart was heavy because he believed Mary to be __________________.

9.     Joseph was a _______ fearing man. When God’s angel came to Joseph he believed God.  He would not be getting a divorce, but he was getting married.  Being __________ to God changed Joseph’s future.

10. King Herod wanted to kill ___________.  He sent his soldiers to ________ all boy babies up to the age of two years old.

11. Joseph again was ________ to God and moved his family to ________, and he also obeyed God by staying in ________ for a period of time. (Matthew 2:14-15)

12. The _________ from God told Joseph to take his family ________. (Matthew 2:19-23)

13.  _______________________ is the key.

14.  In Luke 2:39-40 we see that _________ and ___________ were good parents.

15.  The last words about _________ are found in Luke 2 where Jesus is twelve years old and is found in the temple. (Luke 2:41-52) 

“God’s True Witness”  (Christmas Message)

John 1:14; John 14:15; 1 Cor. 16:22

1.     The celebration of Christmas is nothing less than the _________ of Jesus Christ.

2.     Christmas is _______ than an event.  It is a promise offered to mankind that originated before the ____________ of the world.  (1 Peter 1:20)

3.     Jesus also came to witness to the _________ and to reveal __________.

4.     God created humanity to live in ___________________ fellowship with Him.

5.     God has __________ had a way of manifesting His Glory, His Person, His Nature, to the people He created. (Psalm 19:1)

6.     God appeared to __________.  (Exodus 3:16; 33:18)

7.     When the tabernacle was constructed in the wilderness, ___ came to dwell in its ____ of Holies, between the Cherubim above the Mercy Seat.

8.     In Ezekiel 11:22-23, the Glory of the Lord ascended from the Mount of Olives into Heaven; and God wrote, “___________” over Israel’s sanctuary, meaning “The Glory Has ______________.”

9.   Jesus was also commissioned to reveal God’s Glory to humanity.  He portrayed God’s character through a __________ balance of “Grace and ___________”.

10.The message of Christmas is truly the message of God’s _________ and His desire for us to know __________ and have a personal relationship with Him.

11.The Good News is ______________ in John 1:12-13.

12. John 17:3 “and this is eternal life, that they may ___________ You (the Father), the Only True God, and Jesus Christ Whom You have sent.”

13. To Know Him (Jesus), we must _________ Him known.

14. As God dwelt in the Tabernacle in the Old Testament, so today, He __________ in born-again believers, and uses each of us, as the vehicles through which men and women, boys and girls might come to ___________ God.

15. To know Him, make Him _____________.

THE PLAN OF SALVATION (NKJV)

 Admit You Are a Sinner in Need of Saving

•James 2:10 “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles on one (point), he has become guilty of all.”

•Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

•Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Accept God’s Love through the/Sacrifice in His Son Jesus

•Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Turn to God in Repentance

•Acts 20:21 “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.”

Trust the Fullness Jesus Christ!

•Romans 10:9 “…if you confess with your mouth Jesus as  Lord,  and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved;”

•Romans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved.”

•Romans 10:14 “How then shall they call on Him Who they have not believed?  And how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard?  And how shall they hear without a preacher?

•Romans 10:17 “So then Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.”

•Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek Me (God) and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

It may not be easy to give up your old sinful ways, and turn in faith to Jesus Christ; but it is the only way to  SALVATION,  AND IT IS WORTH IT! 

 CALL UPON (THE FULLNESS OF) THE NAME OF JESUS AND YOU WILL BE SAVED!

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NEWS FROM THE PERRY'S!

As the year 2016 ends, here we are this year, sitting at the fireplace in San Manuel, AZ, making the most of the moment, with another year before us, and I might add, with great expectations. As we now pause for time to give thanks to Him for His many, many blessings.

This year with the loss of our son Steve in November in a diving accident, it is hard to get into the merriment of the season. But as we focus on the One the season is about, it helps to know that Steve is resting in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus, in Heaven. For the most part, it has been a year of great blessing- We are both thankful to be able to serve our Lord in music and in the pulpit, Thank You Lord! This year we added a steeple to our church, and thanks to Ric Winslow, get some of the renovations completed in the back area of the church as well. The Lord is still blessing us as we serve the church in Valley Farms. Once more we have seen some come into fellowship, and unfortunately, we have seen some leave. Over all, we are excited with the Valley Farms attendance, as well as the world-wide viewings, that have reached an excess of 2,000 weekly. In November we were blessed to have our daughter Jennifer and grand-daughter Kiley from Colorado visit us for Thanksgiving.

Ministry Travels: In June we made a visit to the Fred and Sandy Wilcox home in Sparta, Michigan where we were shown the sights of the area. We truly enjoyed our stay. From Sparta we headed North where we met our son Eric at the Mackinaw Bridge. We enjoyed visiting with many friends in and around L’Anse and Baraga in Michigan, located at the lower tip of the Keweenaw  Peninsula. From there we stopped by Browerville, Minnesota for a visit with Dal and Carrie King. 

It was in June, we made a trip back to Indiana to participate in the graduation at Newburgh Seminary and College of the Bible. On our way out, we stopped by to see Shirley, who lives in Secrecy, AR. On our return home we took the opportunity to stop by Parker, CO for a few days with Ronnie, Jennifer and Kiley.

 

This year we continued to be involved helping with the chapel   at “Logos Christian School in Casa Grande. Kathy is serving on the School Board in Coolidge.  It is such a blessing to see Todd Ovitt growing in the Lord, and able to take more responsibility at the church, as he is now taking the pulpit once a quarter. We continue to thank the Lord daily for him. We continue to be humbled, yet excited, that the Lord would entrust us with the responsibility and joy of pastoring the Community Christian Church here in Valley Farms, Thank you Jesus!   

This year Pastor Bill had his 3^nd book published, we are excited to see how well books from last year are doing . We continue to work at our writing as the Lord allows. We are now getting ready for Christmas and the New Year. Looking forward to what the Lord has for us, what an exciting time to be living, to be able to witness God’s work first hand in the affairs of men and women, here in the Southwest, and through the internet, even throughout the world, knowing that His return for His Church could be any moment. Blessed be the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

One of our greatest JOYs this time of the year, is to welcome back to Arizona our returning “Snow Bird” church family and friends, WELCOME BACK FRIENDS!  

As we approach the end of the year, and move into 2017, it will be 20 years, we at the Community Christian Church have been serving the Lord, changing lives with the Truth of God’s Word, one at a time. We continue to look forward to getting to know our church family in a deeper way, as we continue to “Preach the Word; WITHOUT COMPRIMISE.” It has been truly a full year for us as the Lord continues to use us, as we make ourselves fully available to His direction, in order that He may use us in whatever way He sees fit. We are in His hands! 

We close this year with a picture of our son Steve. We will miss you son, but KNOW YOU ARE IN THE ARMS OF GOD. Jesus Christ is the REASON FOR THE SEASON! We are KEEPING THE MAIN THING, THE MAIN THING, and teach the Word of God Without Compromise!!

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

In His Service, and for His Glory,      

Pastor Bill & Mrs. Kathy Perry                          

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WE LOVE TRUE TEACHERS OF THE WORD!

CHUCK SWINDOLL, JERRY FALWELL, DAVID JEREMIAH, TIM LAHAYE, ERWIN LUTZER, SUSIE LARSON, GLENN MOLLETTE, KAY ARTHUR, ADRIAN ROGERS, ALBERT MOHLER, JOHN MACARTHUR, CHARLES STANLEY, ROBERT JEFFRESS...

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AS A PASTOR I AM ADMONISHED BY GOD TO INFORM ALL OF THE DANGERS

BEWARE!     BEWARE!     BEWARE!  DANGER!  

BEWARE OF THOSE WHO CALL THEMSELVES, 

THE WORD OF FAITH!

JOEL OSTEEN, KENNETH HAGIN, KENNETH COPLAND, JOYCE MEYER, BENNY HINN, PAT ROBERTSON, FRED K. C. PRICE, ROBERT TILTON, MARILYN HICKLEY, DAVID CHO, JERRY SAVELLE, PAUL AND JAN CROUCH, T.D. JAKES, JIMMY SWAGGART...

                   "BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS/TEACHERS" -- MATTHEW 7:13

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Praise the Lord, He continues to build His Church. 

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THE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

TRANSFORMING LIVES 

WITH THE TRUTH OF GOD'S WORD 

SINCE 1997 

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Look for Pastor Bill's newest book.  It is available through Amazon.com.

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A Reminder!!! Come visit us and learn the truth! 

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Continue to pray for us as we seek to serve the Lord here in Arizona.

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