December 2

CHRIST CENTERED

                                                   FAMILY FOCUSED

                                                                                                    LIFE CHANGING

Remember: As Christians, we are Constrained by the Truth of Scripture!

Truth is always Truth, from Eternity past, through Eternity Future.

SO REMEMBER! If it's True, it's NOT NEW- If it's New it's NOT TRUE! 

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PRAY FOR THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 

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Responsibility of the Senior Pastor

As the Senior Pastor of this church, called by God to oversee His Church in Valley Farms, it is my responsibility from God to seek the meekness of humility in obedience to Him as I care for, His little flock; To be God honoring; Saint loving; Reaching out to the lost; While Teaching His Word Without Compromise.

A POWERFUL TRUTH:
The Word of God is alive and Powerful! When truly heard, this Word will awaken the spiritually dead.  His Word, when accepted as truth; will save men from their sin, therefore... “How can they hear without a preacher?” – Romans 10: 13-15.

Should you have any questions, feel free to talk with me.

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Pastor’s Corner By: Pastor William Perry

Is Ordination Outdated?

Most of of understand that the meaning of being an “ordained” minister means being someone who has been called by God, now, being designated by a given religious body, and considered tested and approved for ministry: someone who has been examined. Discernment has now occurred. They are then consecrated (set aside) by a given Denomination or Independent church to perform the duties of a minister. 

In most groups this means the “ordained” minister can minister the ordinances of the church; in some it means they have earned the right to be called “pastor”; in some groups elders and deacons are also “ordained.” In some churches, this means some gifts are now recognized in special ways making such gifts into “offices” in the church. For many, the consecration occurs by the “laying on of hands,” sometimes called “cheirotonia” (Greek term). 

It is understood throughout Christendom that only an already-consecrated person may “lay on hands” – following a first, but this implies a “first” and who was that? The first was Jesus! 

Is there another way? Yes, in fact, there is. In the other way; the ordination occurs by the congregation, not by a bishop or an already-consecrated person. As such, the designation is for the body and not a person.The way to look at this is simple: If laying on hands is the act of consecration, who lays on hands in the New Testament? 

In Acts 6:1-6 differentiation of callings is the driving issue, instructions were needed (so a list is given: good reputation, full of the Spirit, full of wisdom), people in the congregation were selected, and the congregation chose. The selected were set apart before the apostles – so there is something “formal” at work. Either the apostles or the congregation laid on hands. The apostles laid on hands, but it needs to be observed that they are only recognizing/consecrating/blessing whom the church has chosen. 

In Acts, similar events involve the congregation: Acts 1:15-26; 13:1-3; 14:23. The act of ordination is an act of prayer and blessings. I think the writer of Acts, minimizes the role played by the apostles and other leaders. It is understood that; the congregation lay on hands; church leaders lay on hands. In and through this Ceremony, it is the Blessing of the Lord from above that is surely at work. Amen'

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IS THERE A BIBLICAL PRESCRIPTION TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN? YES! ONE AND ONLY ONE. IT'S FOUND IN 2nd CHRONICLES 7:14; "IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SINS AND HEAL THEIR LAND." 

THE ANSWER IS: TURN BACK TO THE LORD GOD-TO FAITH-FAMILY! 

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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MAJESTY IS OUR LORD

THE PURSUIT OF PURITY

As a pastor, as a minister called by God, I am to trust Him, to believe Him, to teach His Word; the Bible in all Meekness, with Humility, yet, Boldly preach that every Word in the Bible is true; not merely only what I may want to be true; but, that every word is true; and teach it without compromise!
"How can they hear without a Preacher!"

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PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISE REPORTS

PRAISE FOR: Doug Beeks being promoted to Sergeant in the Maricopa County Sheriffs Dept.

PRAY FOR: Claudia Beeks who is still under a Doctor's care, in their attempt to determine treatment for her condition.

PRAY FOR: Barb Ruesch, wife of our dear friend and CCRM Lead Chaplain Bob Ruesch who is dealing with cancer.

PRAISE: Kathy's bone marrow report  reveals no abnormality at all.  All else looks as it did, with the white blood count up just a bit.  The doctor had Kathy walk about a mile, and had her blood taken again to see if the walk brought her blood count up.  Nothing needs to be done at this time--just keep a watch on it.  Thanks for your prayers--we are PRAISING THE LORD!!!

PRAY FOR: The Community Christian Church, as we move into 2019.  The answer is in the direction of The Lord. 

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR: Callie, in Michigan, as she grieves the loss of her husband Chum to brain cancer, after such a hard battle fought.  

PRAY FOR PASTOR BILL: As he directs the Church, into the future!

PRAY: For Fred & Debbie.

PRAY/ PRAISE: For Todd, as he makes his decision for the future.

PRAY FOR: The many in and around Valley Farms who are trapped in the ungodly cult of Mormonism and have turned their back on the true Jesus, and there-fore are not saved, and are on their way to HELL! 

PRAY FOR:  OUR PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT,  as they make their pick of a SUPREME COURT JUSTICE!  A very important decision for the nation!  

PRAY THAT: All who claim to  know Jesus as Lord and Savior would start to live as if He is Real in their lives, 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 HUMILITY: As Pastor Bill teaches God's Word (1 Timothy 2:2).  Also that the congregation would encourage him, and continue to love and encourage one another ( John 13:34).

PRAY FOR: Our Church to BOLDLY continue Teaching God's Word Without Compromise until the end. 

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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.

The Pursuit of Purity

2 Corinthians 6:14; 1 Peter 3:11; Romans 12:1-2

1.     Our ___________ should be like crystal clear water.  As we pursue what is good, our minds can be crystal clear with no pollution at all.

2.     With Christ all things are _______________.  (Matthew 19:26)

3.     Most of us have some idea of right from wrong, but too often the _________ seems to be the acceptable way.

4.     We need to develop clear thinking, striving, with the Lord’s help, to remain ________.

5.     We are constantly challenged, day in and day out, by the __________ that surrounds us.

6.     It is not enough to _________________ evil, we must pursue doing good.

7.     Our minds can be compared to a river to which ___________ flow like water in a stream.

8.     Our thoughts are shaded by the material we channel into our ___________, just as a river is tainted by what it touches.

9.     Our minds are effected by what we _________, ____________, and ___________.

10. We should _______________ all things that stir up wrong thinking in our minds.

11. As Christians we are to be continually on the run from wrong _________, environments, and circumstances that are conducive to _____________.

12. The Greek word for “flee” is [pheugo].  The word fugitive, being on the run, derives from that word.  We are to keep ______________ to _______________ the pursuer.

13. We must flee things that would taint us and ______________ us.

14. With the ______________ help it is possible for us to succeed, it is possible to overcome!

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SALVATION:  Not only to Eternity in Heaven, but from Eternity in Hell!  You MUST, first of all:  Admit You Are a Sinner in Need of a Savior:

•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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WE LOVE TRUE TEACHERS OF THE WORD!

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

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!

          REMEMBER: SATAN MISS-USED SCRIPTURE!

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

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

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Weekly Church Services

We were blessed with a visit from Randy King sitting next to his mom, Carrie.

 

  

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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These  books are available at online through  Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.com, also check at your local book store.

Look for Pastor Bill's latest book 

Now Available through Amazon.com.
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Dr. William Perry is a prolific writer of outstanding books. His titles for Newburgh Press thus far are Christians Helping Christians, Christian Counseling for the 21st Century and Theology for the 21st Century. Each book is a must for every reader of solid Christian material.

I am happy to endorse Dr. Perry’s latest treasure, “A Journey Through The Gospels.” Every student and preacher/teacher of the Bible needs this book for the desk or the bedside table. You will enjoy reading insights and valuable lessons that many casual readers of the Bible will miss.

While this book is not lengthy you will find a delightful study of each gospel that will make you appreciate the wonderful gospel stories and love Jesus even more.

To God be the glory!

Dr. Glenn Mollette, President

Newburgh Theological Seminary

Newburgh, Indiana

Click on book covers for more information.

  

                               
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