Weapon of Mass Destruction
the abundance of the heart (the) mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45), and unfortunately, missionaries often
“Out ofspeak
scathing destruction. Attila the Hun was wimpy compared to what Christians sometimes speak.
Our tongues set all kinds of forests on fire (James 3:5) – and we do it so sweetly. Four misuses of the tongue
disqualify us from declaring the statutes of the Lord (Psalm 50:16): We give our mouths to evil (v. 19), Our tongues
speak deceit (v. 19), We speak against our brother (v. 20), and We slander our mother’s son (v. 20).
Christ-followers can be some of the best
liars when they exaggerate and subtly
shade the truth to their own advantage.
Disciples can be the most competitive,
vindictive, slanderous, and gossipy of
all God’s creation – and feel good about
it. The danger for the proclaimer is the
unrighteous use of the tongue. A mouth
framed for the glory of God can also be
used to carve up brothers and sisters.
Words that destroy – especially words that
destroy brothers and sisters, the innocent,
and the vulnerable – are nothing like
God. We think He is altogether like us (v.
21), but He is altogether different in His
life-giving words. Our destructive words,
spoken from our deceptively destructive
hearts, are the opposite of holiness – they
are evil. The opposite of evil words are
words of praise. God says, “Whoever
offers praise glorifies Me,” (v. 23). Praising
God and encouraging others is the opposite of tongue death – these are mouth-tolife resuscitation.
Because words are powerful and a
priority means of communication, they
are dangerous. We communicate the
gospel by preaching, for that is how faith
comes. Faith does not come by doing – not
according to the Scriptures. Faith does not
even come by loving – not according to the
Scriptures. Faith comes by hearing, and
hearing by the Word of God (Rom. 10:17).
Hypocritical words are so heinous and
empty words so vain precisely because
anointed words have such power to
change lives.
The antidote for evil words is not action
without explanation – it is the foolishness
of preaching that brings life. There is a
clear Biblical priority on the proclamation
of the gospel, and for this reason the
Devil goes to great lengths to discredit all
proclaimers. The goal of the Enemy is not
to kill us but to silence us – for in silencing
us, he aims to render God mute. When we
live in an ungodly way, we do the Devil’s
work for him and silence ourselves.
Words intended to bring life deafen the
hearer, damage the speaker, and discredit
the Giver.
Taken from the Live/Dead Joy Devotional
Author – Missionary Dick Brogden
Strategic Leader for Live Dead / Arab World
MARCH is MISSIONS MONTH!
EASTSIDE’S MONTH-LONG MISSIONS CELEBRATION!
Coming to Eastside, March 22, to minister in both morning services, are
David and Rhonda Cramer. In ministry for 20 years, 15 years as Senior
Pastors, they will be serving as missionaries in Rwanda. They will be
part of planting 700 new churches and training 1000 new ministers in the
next 10 years. Additionally, they are working with Rwanda’s leadership to
strategically plan how to reach the country’s almost 12 million people.
Come listen to how this couple is working to reach
“to the ends of the earth”.
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Adult Ministries
ADULT SINGLES
Eastside Adult Singles will have a picnic at Mt. Lemmon
on Saturday, March 14. Cost $5. They will leave the
church at 9am.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
& PRAYER
Every Tuesday at 10am, Women of the
Word have their Morning Bible Study
“Here and Now....There
and Then” by Beth
Moore, a lecture series
on the book of Revelation. “Blessed is he that
readeth, and they that
hear the words of this
prophecy, and
PRIMETIMERS
The Primetimers’ will be going on a free tour through
DeGrazia’s Gallery in the Sun on Thursday, March 19.
They will leave from the church @ 9am. Please be
sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring
money for lunch and the Gallery Gift Shop.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Primetimers, plan to join us for our Monthly Luncheon
on Thursday, March 5, at 11:30am, in the SC. Please
sign up on the information board in the foyer. Come
be blessed with great music by THE BOST FAMILY!
THE BOST FAMILY
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Church Wide Prayer Meeting
March 3 @ 7pm
keep those things which are written
therein; for the time is at hand”
(Revelation 1:3).
Every Tuesday, at 6:30pm, Women
of the Word have their Evening Bible
Study featuring the Beth Moore series
from the book of Daniel.
All ladies are invited and encouraged
to attend these special times of study
and prayer together.
Men’s Prayer
Breakfast
& Bible Study
Men of Eastside will begin a new Bible
Study at the Prayer Breakfast, on Saturday,
March 7, at 7:30am, in the South Learning
Center. Thereafter they will meet the first
Saturday of every month. The study will be “Slaying the Giants in
Fasting & Prayer
Your Life” by Dr. David Jeremiah. In this study, Dr. David Jeremiah
Every Tuesday
challenges us to stand valiantly against the giants, such as temp-
Men’s Prayer
Every Saturday @ 6pm
Pre-Service Prayer
Every Sunday @ 5:30pm
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tation, doubt, procrastination, and jealousy that seek
to terrorize today’s believers. All men are encouraged
and invited to attend. Please sign up on the information
board if you are interested in going. Cost: $10 .
MISSIONS
C E L E B R AT I O N
SUNDAY
MARCH 22
David and Rhonda
Cramer
—— AND EASTSIDE’S ——
Parade of Nations
ATTENTION!
One Wednesday night each month for the next four months, a full
paid scholarship will be given away for camp to a student. It will
NOT be announced ahead of time, so students need to come every
Wednesday to have a chance of receiving this scholarship.
Water Baptism Service
March 29 6pm
Do You Love to Bowl?
Do You love Pizza?
Students be sure to join us from 4pm-8:30pm,
Friday, March 27. We will be going bowling at
Tucson Bowl and come back to the church for
pizza and more games!
Don’t miss out on the FUN!
For anyone wishing to
relax and chat before classes
Activity Center Room #2
REMINDER:
In order to enjoy the privileges of our monthly youth outings, you must
regularly attend Wednesday night Student Services. A major lesson in
life—there can be no privileges without responsibilities.
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KidZone gs
Sunday Mornin
s are left wondering what to
After Jesus’ resurrection, His follower
His arrival at Pentecost gives
do – until the Holy Spirit shows up!
s about Jesus with the whole
them the power to share the Good New
in Spreading the Good News!
world, and they don’t waste any time
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money for the Boys & Girls Mission
need to get the supplies that help
provides the funds our Missionaries
world!
them spread the gospel and reach the
Peter spends hi
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mostly to the Jew
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What’s in the B bout
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
Early Worship Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15am
Nursery Provided
Christian Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am
Morning Worship Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30am
KidZone (Kindergarten-5th Grade) ~ Student Center
Discovery Zone (Preschool) ~ North Learning Center
Nursery Provided
Evening Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm
Pre-Service Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30pm
Nursery Provided
WEDNESDAY
Pastor Peter and Sheila Kraft
LEADERSHIP
Senior Pastor
Peter J. Kraft
Associate Pastor
Ma’anaima Aloali’i
Children’s Director
Sheila Kraft
Family Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00pm
Adults ~ Main Sanctuary
Missionettes for Girls ~ North & South Learning Centers
Royal Rangers for Boys ~ Activity Center
Eastside Student Ministries
~ Student Center
Nursery Provided
Spanish interpreters available each Sunday during the 10:30am Service
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