Text Box:   A CROWN OF BEAUTY INSTEAD OF ASHES   TEXT:       Isaiah 61:1-3 THESIS:   Jesus desires to take the “Ashes” of our lives and reward us with a “Crown of                   Beauty”.              I.     JESUS KNOWS AND CARES THAT YOUR HEART WAS ___________________. (vs 1c)                     A.    “For a man’s ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths.” Proverbs 5:21                     B.    “Thou tallest my wonderings:  put thou my tears into thy bottle:  are they not in thy                          book?”  Psalm 56:8                II.    JESUS WANTS TO OPEN THE ___________________ DOORS OF YOUR LIFE                   AND SET YOU FREE.  (vs 1d)                     A.    ___________________ captivity is the greatest form of captivity because it not                          only effects this life but all eternity.                     B.    the tragedy’s of your ___________________ can hold you captive.                     C.   the ___________________ and ___________________ you hold against                          another person hold you captive.              III.   JESUS CAME TO REPLACE YOUR BROKENESS, YOUR MOURNING AND                   YOUR DESPAIR WITH A _________________ OF BEAUTY, _________________                   OF GLADNESS AND A ___________________ OF PRAISE.  (vs 3)                     A.      Jesus wants you to ___________________ him all your troubles.  (Phil 4:8)                              1.      Jesus is a perfect __________________.  (See Romans 8:26-27)                     B.      Jesus wants us to give our ___________________ to him.   “Cast all your anxiety of him because he cares for you.”  (1 Peter 5:17)                              1.      “Don’t play “tug of war” with Jesus.                     C.     Jesus wants to ___________________ you from the bars that hold you.                     D.     Jesus wants to give you a “Crown of Beauty” for the “Ashes” of your life.                              1.      Give Jesus your hurts, hang-ups, the habits, the anger, the grudges, the                                     bitterness of your life.

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March 25, 2007

Text Box: Our Staff                Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Steve Schultz         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Administration........  Tierney Cooper         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org

Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:   Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the children’s center.                  1st thru 4th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth. Lost and Found                  Located in the hall next to the Children’s Center.

Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC...................................................... “Soon and Very Soon”   INVOCATION   WELCOME   PRESENTATION........................................................  “Faith Comes By Hearing”   GREETING...................................................................  “Let’s Just Praise the Lord”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “The Song of the Soul Set Free”                                                                                        “It Is Well With My Soul”                                                                                        “Surely the Presence of the Lord”                                                                                        “Spirit Song”                                                                                        “Where the Spirit of the Lord is”   PASTORAL PRAYER   CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed (ages 4—4th grade)   TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC   TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   CLOSING MUSIC......................................................  “Tell it to Jesus”   BENEDICTION ef Easter Ensemble Luncheon and Practice 12:30 Today in the Fellowship Hall ef   6:00 TONIGHT Join us this evening at as we bring a spiritual close to this...the LORD’S day!!!

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