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2nd Timothy 2:15

"The proper place for a ship to be is in the water, but if the water gets into the ship, the ship will sink. The proper place for the church is in the world,

BUT IF THE 'WORLD' GETS INTO THE CHURCH,

THE CHURCH WILL GO DOWN IN DISGRACE!"

Thank you for taking the time to view our blog;we look forward to reading your comments. DVDs of our services are available upon request. We covet your prayers and friendship. In His Service and For His Glory, Pastor Bill & Kathy ...
"Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness...But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."-Joshua 24:14-15

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Sunday, April 5, 2020

April 5

COVID-19
In order to comply with AZ state guidelines of limiting the gathering of 10 or more persons, the leadership of the Community Christian Church has agreed to limit our church service to online church at 
communitychristianchurch.sermon.net
You are welcome to contact me anytime at 
520-723-2952 (Leave a message.) 
E-mail pastorbill@westriv.com.  May we never neglect to pray for one another.  Pray for our nation, pray for our community, pray for our church.
                     Dr. William Perry, Senior Pastor

Isaiah 55:6, “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near."

 


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LEST WE FORGET!!! 

READ THIS!

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TO BE CHRISTIANS, WE MUST CONFESS AND AGREE WITH GOD THAT SIN IS SIN! KNOWING THAT GOD HATES SIN! THE SINNER MUST CONFESS, REPENT AND TURN FROM THEIR SINS, TURN TO JESUS AS LORD AND BE SAVED!

WE ARE!

CHRIST CENTERED

                                                   FAMILY FOCUSED

                                                                                                    LIFE CHANGING

Remember: As Christians, we have a New Nature that is Constrained by the Truth of Scripture!

Knowing that; 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 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 is Powerful enough to 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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PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAYS AT 9:30 A.M. HERE IN VALLEY FARMS, AND BE A PART OF OUR MINISTRY OUTREACH, AS WE BROADCAST THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH OUT THE WORLD, WITH MORE THAN 2,100 WEEKLY VIEWS. 

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NOTE:  Hearing from you will be very encouraging to us.  Please leave a comment on our blog.

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Or you may send us an e-mail at PastorBill@westriv.com

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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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    JESUS ALONE IS OUR HOPE AND STRENGTH

COME, NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP!

PALM SUNDAY-A VISIT TO BETHANY     



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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Last week we said goodbye to our Winter Visitors.  They have returned to their Summer homes in the North a little earlier this year because of the Corona Virus.







BREAKFAST AT THE CHURCH - FEBRUARY 16th





Sunday Lunch at Church







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The Saga of a Local Church
And Four of Its Members:
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, & Nobody

Each time there was a job to be done
Everybody was asked to do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that,
Because it was Everybody’s job.

Everybody thought Anybody could do it,
But Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it.

Consequently, it wound up that Nobody told Anybody,
So, Everybody blamed Somebody.

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PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISE REPORTS

PRAY: This COVID-19 virus seems to be very serious.  Many of us have friends and loved ones in VERY SERIOUS areas.  Please be in continuous prayer.  THIS IS VERY SERIOUS AND MORE SO EACH DAY!

PRAY FOR:  Pray that we, as Christians, will learn through this virus situation to trust the LORD.  Pray for our nation during this Corona-virus crisis.  Pray that a cure will be found. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

PRAY FOR:  Pray for Phyllis as she is having some pain in her good arm.

PRAY FOR:  Tracy as she continues to recover from a broken ankle..

PRAY FOR:  Debbie and Fred, Brenda and Tom as they grieve the loss of their brother, Mike.

PRAY FOR: Glenn & Carole Mollette and their staff as they start their preparation for the June Graduation. 

PRAY FOR:  Continue to pray for Todd (personal matters).

PRAY FOR:  Keep Ric in your prayers.

PRAY FOR: The many that are unsaved, in and around Valley Farms including those who are trapped in the ungodly cult of Mormonism. They have turned their backs on the true Jesus, and there-fore are not saved, and are on their way to an Eternity in HELL! 

PRAY FOR:  OUR PRESIDENT and VICE PRESIDENT.  

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 all owe for our Salvation; that is the debt of LOVE to the Lord Jesus (Romans 13:8)! 

PRAY FOR ALL CONCERNED: As Pastor Bill teaches God's Word (1 Timothy 2:2). As he teaches the Truth of God's word, and rebukes all false gospel. Pray that many would respond to the Truth of God's Word in love and truth.

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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.

“A Visit to Bethany”                                            
Palm Sunday
John 12

1.     Jesus opened His public ministry at a wedding in Cana of Galilee and He closes His public ministry by a _____ to the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha in Bethany.

2.     John 12:1 “Six Days before the __________, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus raised from the dead.”
3.     In Jerusalem the Pharisees were plotting Jesus’ ____________.
4.     In Bethany Jesus’ _______________ plan a dinner party for Him.
5.     Lazarus is alive from the dead in ___________ with the Lord, Mary is sitting at Jesus’ feet growing in ____ and in the knowledge of Christ, and Martha is ________, putting on a meal.
6.     The three essentials of the _______ are:  New Life in Christ, Worship and Adoration, and Service.
7.     The Bethany home was a picture of what the ___________- should be.
8.     Mary shows deep _________ to Jesus as she takes the expensive costly spikenard and anoints the feet of Jesus and wipes them with her hair.
9.     Mary senses that Jesus is to die for the ______ of the world and she is anointing him ahead of time.
10. We should never substitute ______________ for worship.
11.  The chief priests ___________________ to get rid of Lazarus.
12.  Jesus steps out publicly and presents Himself to the _______ fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah.  Zechariah 9:9
13.  Jesus is the light of the world; He will _____ the eyes of any who are willing to admit that they are blind and that they need the light of the world.
14.  We will not be judged by our _____ or by what we think religion is; we will be judged by the Word of God.

15.  The voice from _______ is still saying to us all, “…This is My Beloved Son, hear what He says”. 

SALVATION: Not only to Eternity in Heaven, but from Eternity in Hell! You MUST, first of all: Humble yourself and 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, WILLIAM 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.

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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 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


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

    Our Church Service starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by a time of fellowship.
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    15 comments:

    1. I did enjoy the visit- very nice message, helps to take our mind off of the virus, and the now death toll. Good cover pastor Bill, we do need to do some serious repenting, from the top down, and get back to trusting in the Lord Jesus. Good message.

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    2. Ellen from New JerseyApril 6, 2020 at 5:54 AM

      Apart from having Jesus by my side, this would be very frighting times- We are trust in Him every step of the way. Great visit.

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    3. Hi PB

      This may sound too mechanical but This Is what I got from your message:

      O The Love that drew salvation's plan

      O the Grace that brought it down to man

      O the Mighty gulf that God did Span

      At Calvary

      Thank You for the tie in of Bethany from The Lord's beginning ministry
      to Hi final days on Earth

      I sure agree with your true test of a Christian too

      And no man with judge us but we will be judged by the very words of God
      Himself.

      Thank You for the message PB

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    4. A Native American FamilyApril 7, 2020 at 11:46 AM

      We are house bound- we can't even get out to get food- some government people drop off food stuff. be praying for this virus. Love your message- some inspiring talks. We are trusting Jesus

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    5. Thank you so much for the beautiful birthday card and the good wishes.

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    6. And to you friend!

      Yes, today is a much better day. And your prayers help tremendously.


      Enjoy a nice night,

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    7. We did go on a nice hike today at the nature trail near our house. It was packed on the cement trail so we tried to stay on the nature trail part.

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    8. I got your DVD today in the mail. I will try to have a look at it this week.

      Stay safe out there!

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    9. Timothy and Jeanneatte, Missionaries in UgandaApril 9, 2020 at 10:41 AM

      Brother Bill and Kathy,

      Thanks for the poem (How the Virus Tried to Steal Easter)! Indeed it is worth sharing and I hope I can ‘borrow’ it for my weekly up-date.

      Have a blessed EASTER!!

      In Christian Love,
      Timothy and Jeannette

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    10. Bob and Barb, Christian Resort MinistriesApril 9, 2020 at 10:46 AM

      Thanks for the "Suess" poem. It is good to have time to sit, read (the Bible) relax and find focus.
      Barb and I pray you both are OK, we are fine, discovering many things and sharing time.
      Zoom meetings two to three times a week with pastors, authors, and such seem to be my social schedule. I am thankful for technology and a few books to read.
      Be well; I have attached an article I wrote for a few publications. I thought you would like to read it.
      Be well.
      b and b

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    11. I will definitely share this! Love it!

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    12. I love it!!! That’s so true, thanks for sharing this poem. (How the Virus Tried to Steal Easter)

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    13. Happy Easter to you!!

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    14. Good one! Thank you for sharing!

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