Palm City Presbyterian Church
The Plus Side of Persecution
1 Peter 4:1-6 ESV
1 Peter 2:11–4:11 Instructions about how we relate to unbelievers
2:11–3:12 godly living in a hostile world
3:13–4:11 the call to suffer
3:13-17 righteous suffering is blessed
3:18-22 the example of Jesus
4:1-6 the courage to be different
A worldview is a set of interlocking ________ to the ________. Each worldview is a _____ that __________ those ___________.
With conflicting worldviews come conflicting ___.
The world’s values: Minimize ________; maximize _________.
Jesus’ values: Do __________ despite __________.
The main idea of our scripture reading: _________________!
In verse 1, Peter says, “for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin.” What does that mean? Once you resolve to __________ and ________ if necessary, sin is no longer _______________.
In verse 4, Peter says, “With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you.” As we compare our situation to theirs, realize:
What the world finds _____ will vary depending on the worldview of the larger culture, but the _______ is usually the same.
Verse 6 is about God judging. If God _________, he will ________. To do that, he must _________.
To do that, he must _________.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Adult Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. Join Ed Coco in the library for a study of the book of Acts.
BELL CHOIR Wednesdays @ 4:30 p.m.
PCPC's bell choir is seeking additional members. Prior musical experience is not required. Weekly rehearsals. For more information, please email Director Joanne Raulin at joanne@palmcitypres.org or call the church office.
CHANCEL CHOIR Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.
PCPC's choir rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:00. For more information about joining our choir, please email Director Reva Rogers at reva@palmcitypres.org.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30 a.m. in upper Langill Hall for ages 2 yrs old - 6th Grade
NURSERY CARE is available for ages newborn to 23 months. The nursery will be open and staffed during the 9:30 and 11:00 services. During the 8:30 service, the nursery will be open, but not staffed. Parents must remain with their children during that service if they use the room.
Middle school youth meets Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:00) in the Huizenga Family Life Center (HFLC) for students coming from Hidden Oaks.
High school youth meets Sundays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Huizenga Family Life Center during the school year.
Young adults and college students meet on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the HFLC.
Contact: Jason Pridmore (Jason@palmcitypres.org) at 714-809-5065. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram & Remind (text “@pcpcyo” to the number “81010”).
IT'S JUST DINNER
Young adults and college students are invited to get together at the Pridmore residence for dinner and fellowship every 3rd Thursday of each month.
Our 8:30 traditional and 9:30 contemporary services can be viewed LIVE (and afterwards) on Facebook and YouTube each Sunday. Please help share PCPC with others by liking and sharing our Facebook and Instagram posts as well as our YouTube videos. You can access our social media sites through the links below.
Services may also be viewed on the SUNDAY ONLINE page of our website.