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Reminder: 9am PV COMMUNITY SERVICES RESUMES MEETING MORNINGS @ Mon Mar 1, 2010 (Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Video Ministries)

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9am PV COMMUNITY SERVICES RESUMES MEETING MORNINGS

Susan Gonos, community services will be staring up the quilting group, 9am in the fellowship haul. Any one interested, who would like to take part in our fellowship please come and join us every Monday morning.
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Mon Mar 1, 2010
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Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Video Ministries
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David Northrop - organizer

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A Safe Refuge

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A Safe Refuge

Behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the
earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall
no more cover her slain. Isa. 26:21.


There is coming rapidly and surely an almost universal guilt upon the
inhabitants of the cities, because of the steady increase of determined
wickedness. The corruption that prevails, is beyond the power of the human
pen to describe. Every day brings fresh revelations of strife, bribery, and
fraud; every day brings its heart-sickening record of violence and
lawlessness, of indifference to human suffering, of brutal, fiendish
destruction of human life. . . .

Our God is a God of mercy. With long-sufferance and tender compassion He
deals with the transgressors of His law. . . . The Lord bears long with men,
and with cities, mercifully giving warnings to save them from divine wrath;
but a time will come when pleadings for mercy will no longer be heard. . . .

The conditions prevailing in society, and especially in the great cities of
the nations, proclaim in thunder tones that the hour of God's judgment is
come and that the end of all things earthly is at hand. We are standing on
the threshold of the crisis of the ages. In quick succession the judgments
of God will follow one another--fire, and flood, and earthquake, with war
and bloodshed. . . .

The storm of God's wrath is gathering; and those only will stand who respond
to the invitations of mercy, . . . and become sanctified through obedience
to the laws of the divine Ruler. The righteous alone will be hid with Christ
in God till the desolation be overpast. Let the language of the soul be:

"Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, Oh leave me not alone!
Still support and comfort me.

"Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
Oh, receive my soul at last!"

From Maranatha - Page 67


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Reminder: Community Services @ Mon Mar 1 9am - 10am (Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Video Ministries)

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Community Services

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Mon Mar 1 9am – 10am Mountain Time - Arizona
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Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Video Ministries
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Reminder: 9am PV COMMUNITY SERVICES RESUMES MEETING MORNINGS @ Mon Mar 1, 2010 (Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Video Ministries)

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9am PV COMMUNITY SERVICES RESUMES MEETING MORNINGS

Susan Gonos, community services will be staring up the quilting group, 9am in the fellowship haul. Any one interested, who would like to take part in our fellowship please come and join us every Monday morning.
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Mon Mar 1, 2010
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Calendar
Paradise Valley Seventh-Day Adventist Video Ministries
Who
David Northrop - organizer

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The Vision is Sure

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The Vision is Sure

The vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and
not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will
not tarry. Hab. 2:3.


The faith that strengthened Habakkuk and all the holy and the just in those
days of deep trial was the same faith that sustains God's people today. In
the darkest hours, under circumstances the most forbidding, the Christian
believer may keep his soul stayed upon the source of all light and power.
Day by day, through faith in God, his hope and courage may be renewed. . . .
In the service of God there need be no despondency, no wavering, no fear.
The Lord will more than fulfill the highest expectations of those who put
their trust in Him. He will give them the wisdom their varied necessities
demand.

Of the abundant provision made for every tempted soul, the apostle Paul
bears eloquent testimony. To him was given the divine assurance, "My grace
is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." In
gratitude and confidence the tried servant of God responded: "Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ
may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches,
in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I
am weak, then am I strong." 2 Cor. 12:9, 10.

We must cherish and cultivate the faith of which prophets and apostles have
testified--the faith that lays hold on the promises of God and waits for
deliverance in His appointed time and way. The sure word of prophecy will
meet its final fulfillment in the glorious advent of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ, as King of kings and Lord of lords. The time of waiting may
seem long, the soul may be oppressed by discouraging circumstances, many in
whom confidence has been placed may fall by the way; but with the prophet
who endeavored to encourage Judah in a time of unparalleled apostasy, let us
confidently declare, "The Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep
silence before him."

Let us ever hold in remembrance the cheering message, "The vision is yet for
an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it
tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. . . .
The just shall live by his faith."


From Maranatha - Page 66


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Through Heaven's Gates

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Through Heaven's Gates

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; . . . for before
his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Heb. 11:5.

We are living in an evil age. . . . Because iniquity abounds, the love of
many waxes cold. Enoch walked with God three hundred years. Now the
shortness of time seems to be urged as a motive to seek righteousness.
Should it be necessary that the terrors of the day of God be held before us
in order to compel us to right action? Enoch's case is before us. Hundreds
of years he walked with God. He lived in a corrupt age, when moral pollution
was teeming all around him; yet he trained his mind to devotion, to love
purity. His conversation was upon heavenly things. He educated his mind to
run in this channel, and he bore the impress of the divine. . . .

Enoch had temptations as well as we. He was surrounded with society no more
friendly to righteousness than is that which surrounds us. The atmosphere he
breathed was tainted with sin and corruption, the same as ours; yet he lived
a life of holiness. He was unsullied with the prevailing sins of the age in
which he lived. So may we remain pure and uncorrupted. He was a
representative of the saints who live amid the perils and corruptions of the
last days. For his faithful obedience to God he was translated. So, also,
the faithful, who are alive and remain, will be translated.

"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." For three hundred
years Enoch had been seeking purity of heart, that he might be in harmony
with heaven. For three centuries he had walked with God. Day by day he had
longed for a closer union; nearer and nearer had grown the communion, until
God took him to Himself. He had stood at the threshold of the eternal world,
only a step between him and the land of the blest; and now the portals
opened, the walk with God, so long pursued on earth, continued, and he
passed through the gates of the holy city, the first from among men to enter
there. . . .

To such communion God is calling us. As was Enoch's must be their holiness
of character who shall be redeemed from among men at the Lord's second
coming.

From Maranatha - Page 65


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The Goalposts of Morality - February 26, 2010

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A Better Way to Live for Friday, February 26
"The Goalposts of Morality"
 
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Summary: We've come to a point in society where we've trained ourselves to find redeeming qualities in activities that were once clearly understood to be outside the parameters of God's will. How can we keep ourselves from rationalizing our sins?

Verse: "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"
—Isaiah 5:20


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Satan's Last Campaign

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Satan's Last Campaign

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist
shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is
the last time. 1 John 2:18.

The enemy is preparing for his last campaign against the church. He has so
concealed himself from view that many can hardly believe that he exists,
much less can they be convinced of his amazing activity and power. . . .

Man is Satan's captive and is naturally inclined to follow his suggestions
and do his bidding. He has in himself no power to oppose effectual
resistance to evil. It is only as Christ abides in him by living faith . . .
that man may venture to face so terrible a foe. Every other means of defense
is utterly vain. It is only through Christ that Satan's power is limited.
This is a momentous truth that all should understand. Satan is busy every
moment, going to and fro, walking up and down in the earth, seeking whom he
may devour. But the earnest prayer of faith will baffle his strongest
efforts. . . .

Satan hopes to involve the remnant people of God in the general ruin that is
coming upon the earth. As the coming of Christ draws nigh, he will be more
determined and decisive in his efforts to overthrow them. Men and women will
arise professing to have some new light or some new revelation whose
tendency is to unsettle faith in the old landmarks. Their doctrines will not
bear the test of God's word, yet souls will be deceived. False reports will
be circulated, and some will be taken in this snare. . . . We cannot be too
watchful against every form of error, for Satan is constantly seeking to
draw men from the truth. . . .

Some men have no firmness of character. They are like a ball of putty and
can be pressed into any conceivable shape. . . . This weakness, indecision,
and inefficiency must be overcome. There is an indomitableness about true
Christian character which cannot be molded or subdued by adverse
circumstances. Men must have moral backbone, an integrity which cannot be
flattered, bribed, or terrified. . . .

God has set bounds that Satan cannot pass. Our most holy faith is this
barrier; and if we build ourselves up in the faith, we shall be safe in the
keeping of the Mighty One.

From Maranatha - Page 64


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The Parable of the Talents - February 25, 2010

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A Better Way to Live for Thursday, February 25
"The Parable of the Talents"
 
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Summary: This famous story says something important about our relationship with God. With the sacrifice of Jesus, God made a considerable investment in our salvation. And He wants us to grow as we explore the new life that is ours through Jesus.

Verse: "Then he who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.'"
—Matthew 25:24-25



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No Time to Do the Devil's Work

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No Time to Do the Devil's Work

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons
ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, looking for and
hasting unto the coming of the day of God. 2 Peter 3:11, 12.


It is essential that all shall know what atmosphere surrounds their own
souls, whether they are in co-partnership with the enemy of righteousness,
and unconsciously doing his work, or whether they are yoked up with Christ,
doing His work. . . .

Satan would be pleased to have anyone and everyone become his allies in the
work of weakening the confidence of brother in brother, and sowing discord
among those who profess to believe the truth. Satan can accomplish his
purpose most successfully through professed friends of Christ who are not
walking and working in Christ's lines. . . .

This is the day of the Lord's preparation. We have no time now to talk
unbelief or . . . to do the devil's work. Let everyone beware of unsettling
the faith of others by sowing seeds of envy, jealousy, disunion; for God
hears the words, and He judges, not by assertions which are yea and nay, but
by the fruit of one's course of action. . . .

As yet the four winds are held until the servants of God shall be sealed in
their foreheads. Then the powers of earth will marshal their forces for the
last great battle. How carefully we should improve the little remaining
period of our probation! How earnestly we should examine ourselves! . . .

It is discipline of spirit, cleanness of heart and thought that is needed.
This is of more value than brilliant talent, tact, or knowledge. An ordinary
mind, trained to obey a "Thus saith the Lord," is better qualified for God's
work than are those who have capabilities, but do not employ them
rightly.... Men may take pride of their knowledge of worldly things; but if
they have not a knowledge of the true God, of Christ, the Way, the Truth,
and the Life, they are deplorably ignorant, and their knowledge will perish
with them. Secular knowledge is power; but the knowledge of the Word, which
has a transforming influence upon the human mind, is imperishable.

From Maranatha - Page 63


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Sabbath School Lesson - The Importance of Meekness

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Sabbath School Lesson - The Importance of Meekness


The Importance of Meekness

Posted: 23 Feb 2010 07:14 AM PST

How does putting emphasis on external beauty potentially conflict with the development of the fruit of the Spirit, particularly with the fruit of meekness? As the fruit of meekness grows in you, how should your life be different from what it was before? In the area of meekness, what changes have you seen in your life since you've accepted Christ? What attitudes might you be harboring that make it difficult for you to be meek?

As the lesson states "It is right to love beauty and desire it" , the
problem comes in with where our priority and our emphasis is. Focusing
on external beauty becomes a conflict when it takes you away from
spiritual development.

It is difficult to be meek when you desire to meet the worlds standard
of beauty and fashion. Worldly fashion has a push which calls you to
be exalt yourself. This To be engrossed in this will starve out the
germination of the spirit of meekness.

To be meek is to recognize that there is something greater to live
for. Meekness takes us from being the central figures of our lives
and places Jesus Christ and others in it's place. Meekness is not
about self preservation, but its about living out the Glory of God
in day to day life.

In many ways we become accustomed to doing things , and thinking about
things in a certain way therefore it becomes difficult to change.
We must allow ourselves to be changed by God, and to trust Him to
do what is best for our soul salvation. God is a professional at
what He does let's let Him do what he does best ,save!

Prayer: Father we desire to be Christians we are marked by a spirit of meekness and kindness. Though we are bombarded by so many things which pull us away from this desire , Lord have your way with us today. We give you control, please work in our lives that may be saved and help to save others. Thank you in Jesus name amen.

Models of Meekness

Posted: 22 Feb 2010 06:34 AM PST

What can you find in common among these examples of meekness? What can you learn from them that could help you understand what meekness is and isn't?


One defining characteristic that find that runs throughout these
stories is the ability for these characters to control themselves.
The characters had a strong understanding of their purpose and
and their identity and did not let circumstance draw them away
from their purpose and their mission.

Abraham could have behaved selfishly, but He understood the
promise that was given to him from God. Abraham had no reason
to try and selfishly help God because he had faith the God would
do what he promised that He would do.

Joseph had spent many long years in Egypt after being sold by
his brothers, yet after meeting them he acted in kindness
and meekness. Joseph understood what God was trying to do in
his life and in the life of his nation. Joseph did not blame
his brothers because he knew the greater plan of God in his
trial.

With Moses we see him behaving in one instance in a way that
we would not consider meek. The thing we must understand is
the long suffering of Moses and the love of Moses. Moses
cared for his people so much that he was willing to be blotted
out for them. Moses' meekness was seen in his solidarity and
commitment to leading the people of God despite their
disobedience.

Jesus is the creator of the universe yet He choose to come
as a human so that we may understand Him and that He may show
His love to us. How does one contain infinite power in a human
body, withholding judgement as sinner mock , and beat him. Jesus
understood His mission and he understood who He was, therefore
all of his actions were characterized with meekness.


Prayer: Father thank you for the examples that you have given us of meekness in the bible. Please help us to understand who we are in Christ, and to understand our purpose here on this earth. Where we are weak please lift us up with your mighty hands. Thank you in Jesus name amen.

Obedience - February 24, 2010

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A Better Way to Live for Wednesday, February 24
"Obedience"
 
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Summary: Sometimes when people think about obedience, they conjure up a mental picture of someone begrudgingly doing what they're told. But that's not the picture of obedience that the Bible paints!

Verse: "My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."
—Proverbs 3:1-3



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