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Volume 7, Issue 3 March 2020 A NOTE FROM PASTOR DIXIE Where are your affections? Yes, we have affections for our family and friends, but are they taking the place of, or above, our affec- tion for the Lord? What a beau- tiful time of the year to walk with Jesus. We should have such joy and peace in our lives that it ra- diates out in our daily living. So, dear friends, perhaps it is time to do some reflecting on your per- sonal life. Are you living in the fullness of His love? Have you surrendered entirely to the knowledge that He loves you enough to die for you? Have you gone deeper in receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit? Why wait? This could be the best year in celebrating the life of Jesus. I encourage each one of us to make these days the best ever as we approach Easter. May it not be just another holiday, but rather a personal discovery in our spiritual well-being. Praise His Holy name ! Serving Him faithfully, Dear Friends, This time of year seems to be transitional. The seasons are changing from cold, cloudy, rainy and snowy to clearer skies and sunshine. The days are unpre- dictable right now; however, one thing should remain constant in our lives, and that is the love of Jesus. Do you sense His love for you? As we begin to prepare our hearts for this Lenten season, may we pause and be still before Him. This is a beautiful time of year in the life of Christians to celebrate the joy we have in a Savior who gave His life for us! Our Savior loves us so much that he suffered and died for our sins. I sense the Lord wants us to bask in His holiness. In Colos- sians 3:1-3 it states, “If you then are risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things of the earth. For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” We are to lay aside the things of this world and focus on Christ, who is with the Father. You will seek Me You will seek Me and find Me, when and find Me, when you search for Me you search for Me with all your heart. with all your heart. I will be found by I will be found by you, says the Lord. you, says the Lord. Jeremiah 29: 13-14 Prime Time News Prime Time News Prime Time News

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Volume 7, Issue 3 March 2020

A NOTE FROM PASTOR DIXIE

Where are your affections? Yes,

we have affections for our family

and friends, but are they taking

the place of, or above, our affec-

tion for the Lord? What a beau-

tiful time of the year to walk with

Jesus. We should have such joy

and peace in our lives that it ra-

diates out in our daily living. So,

dear friends, perhaps it is time to

do some reflecting on your per-

sonal life. Are you living in the

fullness of His love? Have you

surrendered entirely to the

knowledge that He loves you

enough to die for you? Have you

gone deeper in receiving the gift

of the Holy Spirit? Why wait?

This could be the best year in

celebrating the life of Jesus. I

encourage each one of us to

make these days the best ever

as we approach Easter. May it

not be just another holiday, but

rather a personal discovery in

our spiritual well-being.

Praise His Holy name !

Serving Him faithfully,

Dear Friends,

This time of year seems to be

transitional. The seasons are

changing from cold, cloudy, rainy

and snowy to clearer skies and

sunshine. The days are unpre-

dictable right now; however, one

thing should remain constant in

our lives, and that is the love of

Jesus. Do you sense His love for

you? As we begin to prepare our

hearts for this Lenten season,

may we pause and be still before

Him. This is a beautiful time of

year in the life of Christians to

celebrate the joy we have in a

Savior who gave His life for us!

Our Savior loves us so much that

he suffered and died for our

sins. I sense the Lord wants us

to bask in His holiness. In Colos-

sians 3:1-3 it states, “If you then

are risen with Christ, seek those

things which are above, where

Christ sits on the right hand of

God. Set your affection on

things above, not on things of

the earth. For you are dead, and

your life is hid with Christ in

God.” We are to lay aside the

things of this world and focus on

Christ, who is with the Father.

You will seek Me You will seek Me

and find Me, when and find Me, when

you search for Me you search for Me

with all your heart. with all your heart.

I will be found by I will be found by

you, says the Lord.you, says the Lord.

Jeremiah 29: 13-14

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Prime Time Event

Friday, March 20th

11a.m.

Special Speaker:

John Burnham of Native American

Christian Academy

Wear Green!Wear Green!Wear Green!

NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS

“Cycle of Victorious Living”

Commit, trust, delight & rest

in Jesus Christ

Tuesdays, 1Tuesdays, 1Tuesdays, 1––– 2 pm2 pm2 pm

March 31st March 31st March 31st ––– May 5thMay 5thMay 5th

Teacher: Pastor Dixie NealTeacher: Pastor Dixie NealTeacher: Pastor Dixie Neal

Sign up at Events TableSign up at Events TableSign up at Events Table

Cost $10Cost $10Cost $10

UPCOMING EVENTS

Prime Time News

An Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you. May the

wind be always at your back. May the sun

shine warm upon your face, and the rains

fall soft on your fields and, until we meet

again, May God hold you in the palm of

His hand.

NO ROOM FOR JESUS

by Lori Cartsensen

There’s no room in the inn

for Jesus,

No room for his tiny head.

Won’t you open your heart

And let your Savior in?

He was there when you

needed Him;

He was there to see you

through

All the pains and sorrows,

All the days of gloom.

Do you remember that

blessed feeling

That told you He had always

been there?

HE REALLY DOES LOVE YOU!

Sentimental Journeys Payson Choral Society

Spring Concert

Sunday, April 26th

Lunch at 12:15; Concert at 2

Tickets:

$10 before the concert

$15 at the door

Purchase Tickets from Ted or

Kathleen by April 19th.

May God bless youMay God bless you

this springthis spring

with abundant joywith abundant joy

in the Lord!in the Lord!

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PRAYER CORNER

WHAT A BLESSING TO PRAY FOR OTHERS

“The season of Lent is altogether at home in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. While it has not been as prominent a feature in evangelicalism in generations past, the season of Lent bears the emphases that are so much at the heart of evangelicalism: an awareness of our need for grace, a deep convic-tion of sin, a profound appreciation for the sufferings of Christ on our behalf, and a hunger to be shaped and formed into greater likeness to Jesus.

In the early church, the season of Lent was typically the time during which new believers were pre-pared for their anticipated baptism into the Christian faith. That initiatory rite often occurred on Easter Sunday. The season was therefore focused on spiritual preparation, repentance, and the forming of new habits and new relationships, accompanied by fasting instruction, and spiritual guid-ance.

Through intentional engagement of this unique season, we are reconnected to our human frailty and to our continual need to turn to Jesus for healing, hope and holiness. Our eyes do not stay fixed on our sin, failure, or mortality, but are drawn with an ever-increasing intensity to the Savior. The Len-ten season– leading us toward the celebration of Easter with awe, gratitude, and humility– guides us through a time of needed introspection, of confession of our need for the grace revealed at Calvary. It is a good season for a renewal of spiritual disciplines like fasting, compassion, self-examination and Scripture reading.

“LENTEN POSTCARDS”

Excerpts from Lenten Devotional

Never will I

leave you;

never will I

forsake you.

Hebrews 13:5

JESUS SIGHTINGS

Lenten devotionals–

daily blessings

Busy Hands making

evangelism hats

Over 40 people signed

up for Desert Belle cruise

Your sighting _________

_____________________

Senior Valentine Lunch–

great fellowship &

speaker

Bible study– Sermon on

the Mount

New parenting class

Great Women’s Retreat!

New Home Bible study

- Those who have health issues: Ann Nap, Judith Leslie,

Chuck & Lori Carstensen, Peggy Riley, Mary & Carolyn

- Marianne Foster with many health concerns

- Mac McSwain: liver cancer

- Erik Van Vleet– recovering from knee surgery

- Kathleen Phillips– surgery on March 11th

- Our need for Children/ Youth Pastor(s)

Victorious Living Class

New families attending

Marianne attended retreat

Spiritual growth in

Boundaries classes

New prayer meeting

Safe Haven Staff–

ministering daily

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Ingredients

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Shamrock PieShamrock Pie 1 cup sugar (or 1-1/2 cups

Splenda)

1/4 cup cornstarch

1-1/2 cups water

3 eggs– lightly beaten

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 Tbsp. butter

1-1/2 tsp. grated lemon

5-6 drops green food color-

ing

1 pastry shell

Meringue:

3 large egg whites

1/3 cup sugar or Splenda

Ingredients Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and

cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Cook

and stir over med-high heat until thick. Re-

duce heat; cook and stir 2 min. longer. Re-

move from heat. Stir a small amount of hot

filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stir-

ring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook

and stir 2 min. longer. Remove from the heat.

Gently stir in the lemon juice, butter, lemon

zest and food coloring until smooth. Pour hot

mixture into crust. In a small bowl, beat egg

whites until soft peaks. Gradually beat in

sugar until glossy. Spread evenly over pie,

sealing edges. Bake 3500 for 10-15 min. or

until meringue is golden brown. Cool on

rack—1 hr. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 8”

square pan with cooking spray. In skillet

cook beef over medium heat, stirring fre-

quently. Add onion and carrots– cook 4-6

min. stirring occasionally, until beef is

browned. Pour off excess fat. Add flour,

thyme, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in

broth; heat to boiling over medium-high

heat. Cook until thickened. Remove from

heat; stir in corn and peas; transfer to bak-

ing dish. Make mashed potatoes. Spread

potatoes evenly over mixture in baking

dish. Bake 25 minutes or until heated

through. Let stand 10 minutes.

Directions

Shepherd’s PieShepherd’s Pie 1 lb. ground beef

1 medium chopped onion

2 medium chopped carrots

2 Tbsp. flour

1 1/2 tsp. chopped thyme

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 cup beef broth

1/2 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup frozen corn

1 pouch (4.5 oz) mashed

potatoes or fresh