120 N Mt Vernon Ave ~ Prescott, AZ 86301 ~ (928)445-5190 mountvernonchurch.org ~ scripturessay.com

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Schedule of Services Pioneer Home Service 8: 30 am Bible Class 9: 30 am Morning Worship 10: 30 am Evening Worship 6: 00 pm Wed. Ladies Class 12: 00 pm (at church building) Wed. Evening Study 7: 00 pm

Minister Sage Bridges

Shepherds

Otto Buehler Morris Guest Gordon Gower Larry Miller

Deacons Don Dillahunty Rick Pinney Spencer Guest Troy Trammell Bob Justice

Church Statistics

OFFICE HOURS: M-Th 8am to noon ATTENDANCE Bible Class 73 Worship Assembly 108 Pioneer Home 20 FINANCES Weekly Budget $4018 Weekly Contribution $3176

Pioneer Home Schedule Date Lesson Song Leader

July 30 Sage

Bridges Rick

Pinney

July Greeters

Jane Gifford &

Deanna Hendrickson

Healthy Concern The words “healthy” and “concern” are not words that are typically used in the

same sentence in a positive way. We would all agree that a good portion of the time, that when we worry, it is not healthy for us. It is not healthy for us spiritually or physically. We tend to worry about life events that we cannot control, or unsettling thoughts that probably will never materialize. This general understanding of concern is biblical. The Apostle Paul said, “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). The word “anxious” can be translated concern or worry. It is the same word that Jesus used in the Sermon on the Mount when He said not to be worried about your lives (Matthew 6:25). This word in the original language is only seen one other time in the book of Philippians; however, Paul used it in a completely different way. When we think about it, eliminating concerns all together seems entirely unrealistic. We have things in life that we care about, so how can we be expected to not have any worries? In the book of Philippians, Paul was attempting to redirect their selfish focus. In the process of teaching this concept, by way of Timothy’s example, he teaches them how to redirect their concerns, not to get rid of them entirely. Paul told the church that he hopes to send Timothy to them shortly, and that there would be no one who would be more genuinely concerned for their welfare (Philippians 2:19, 20).

This separates our concerns into at least two different categories. There are vain concerns that distract us, and there are concerns that will promote Christ-like priorities. Timothy was so genuinely concerned about the spiritual life of the church in Philippi, that his own worldly circumstances seemed small in comparison. When we are concerned, what are we concerned about? Are we worried about physical prosperity? Are we worried about what others think of us in a vain way? Or are we concerned about not only our own spiritual condition, but others as well? If we are genuinely concerned about spiritual matters, there is always something that we can do about it. Our concerns should create Christ-like priorities, not heart attacks.

In Love, Sage

Upcoming Lessons Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Lesson: United In One Household Ephesians 2:17-22

Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7pm Lesson: Honorable Conduction Through Submission 1 Peter 2

The Bible is filled with emphasis on the little things

Allen Till (Otto and Dolores son-in-law) had his entire colon removed, due cancer, treatment has not been discussed yet. Albert Robles (Alexis Bridges brother) had surgery for his leg and on his hand, it went well, he will need another surgery in 3 months. Nancy Schultz will be released from Good Samaritan Rehab Tuesday, but will not be going home. Nancy will be staying with her son in Chandler until she is completely healed and finished with therapy. She will need to have six weeks more of therapy. Continual Prayers Health Reasons/Treatment Art Searles (former member) kidney failure, other

medical problems. Dee Faber heart issues and dialysis Bud Raines (father to Patty P. and Kathy C.) health

problems. Charity Johnson; healthy pregnancy and healthy

baby in a high risk category has lupus. Dean Wilkerson under hospice care Paul Montandon (Caleb Montandon’s father) under

treatment for brain tumor. Becky Poteet (Larry Miller’s daughter) Cancer Connie (Keith Drochak’s cousin) cancer. Sherry Stewart (friend of Kathy Cleaveland) cancer

treatment. Amanda Campbell (Friend of Sage & Alexis)

seizures Brad Hall (friend of Kathy Cleaveland) in need of

kidney transplant; on list. Christian (Becky Hanna’s nephew) terminal

leukemia. Joe Hixenbaugh (Jim Hixenbaugh’s brother)

cancer. Our Shut-ins Ruth Hague Dwain Oliver Marjorie Trammell Dean Wilkerson

Nursery/Cry Room Available at the back of the auditorium for ages 3 years and younger

Senior Saints Day Sat. Aug 5th at Copper Basin Bible Camp; flyers with details are on the back table. Elders, Deacons, Preacher Meeting Aug 8th 7pm

POTLUCK Aug 20th after morning worship. “Your Favorite Potluck Recipe”.

Correction of Address Neil and Cristie Simmons 5995 W Hampden Ave Unit C2 Denver, CO 80227 Phone: (720)381-6992

2 Corinthians 4:7-9 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (NIV) What is it that gives us the courage to stand up for our faith in Jesus Christ? What is it that gives us the courage to let others know we are Christian? What is it that gives us the courage to let others know that we really do believe the Bible? What is it that gives me the courage to hold on to my faith even when everyone around me ridicules me? It is a treasure, a treasure of hope, a treasure of forgiveness, a treasure of light and life, mercy and love. It is the treasure given us by God and it is unmistakable. Unlike most treasures it is not meant to be put away in a safe place, this treasure is meant to be shown to the world, this treasure is meant to be lived. As children we sang the song “This little light of mine”, as adults it is time to live that song. Just something to think about. J. Tom Washburn

Does Jesus Care when your heart is hurt or upset to the point that you have no joyful song left in you to sing? Does He care when you are loaded down with burdens and your fears become overwhelming? Does He care when you look down the road in your life only for you to discover that you are no longer on the straight and narrow to Him and we find it difficult to find that path again when you are standing on the destructive footpath of life? Does He care enough to be near you at the close of the day when you are standing there alone with your faith weakened from the world? Does he care when your friends die and when those you hold so dear in your life fade back into the ground and is now only a memory of what use to be? Does he care when you think about all these things as your hearts break with sadness over what you have endured in life? Yes, He cares! We can be assured that he cares and that his heart is touched and concerned with our grief. When we read the book of Luke, we notice that it says, “And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it” (Lk. 19:41). Jesus shows his compassion as he looked upon the city of Jerusalem and sobbed because he knew that the city was doomed and that there was no hope of a suspension or reprieve of this sentence. Yes, He cares! The Hebrew writer said, “Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;” (Heb. 5:7, 8). Jesus cared enough to suffer. He cares enough for mankind that he was willing to experience the physical pain and torture of the cross. Jesus did this because He cares. Thus He said, “No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.” (Jn. 10:18) Our Master is compassionate! He cares when you are hurt, when you are burdened, overwhelmed, when you have fallen, and when you are alone. He knows these things because He knows you and when your days make you worn-out and they are filled with depressing thoughts, remember that your Saviors cares! By Robert Notgrass--churchofchristarticles.com