Habakkuk 2:4 Habakkuk is considered a “minor” prophet in the Old Testament. He was a prophet who foretold the coming destruction of Judah. God would use another nation to punish Judah for their many sins. Babylon would destroy Judah and carry away the people of Judah to be slaves. Habakkuk was upset and almost charged God with the death and destruction to be inflicted on Judah because he could not fathom that God would do this. He was to learn that God is in control and that God alone decides punishment. What God sees from His throne as an insignificant speck, we see as a vast problem. What we think of as a long time is just a blink of God’s eye. God’s works are far beyond our understanding. Habakkuk penned that the “righteous will live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4). God revealed the calamity that would come to Judah and now Habakkuk had to practice his faith. Habakkuk learned that faith is the key to seeing God’s big picture. He also learned to have faith so that he could see things from God’s perspective. Habakkuk 2:4, • “Behold, as for the proud one, • His soul is not right within him: • But the righteous will live by his faith.” To this we say Amen!

In Genesis chapter 42 we read about Joseph’s brothers coming to Egypt to buy food for their families. The brothers who came did not recognize Joseph, whom they had sold into slavery many years ago, but he did recognize them. Lets’ review the highlights of the Joseph story: 1. He was the favorite of his father Jacob 2. His brothers hated Joseph because it was so obvious he was the favored one 3. Joseph told his brothers he dreamed they would bow before him. 4. Their hatred multiplied and they conspired to kill him. 5. Instead of murdering Joseph, they sold him into slavery. 6. While in Egypt as a slave, Joseph had many low points. 7. Ultimately, he became the number 2 leader in the Egyptian empire. 8. Great famine was in the land and Jacob sends his sons to Egypt to buy food 9. Unbeknownst to the brothers, Joseph is the one who holds their future. None of the brothers recognized him, but Joseph knew who they were. Joseph toyed with them, by holding one of the brothers in prison until the others returned with Joseph’s brother Benjamin. Additionally, he had their money put back in their sacks which terrified them when they returned home to Jacob. Plus, he required that they bring his other brother Benjamin, or he would not sell them food. It took time but it all fell into place. Ultimately Joseph revealed himself to his brothers and the healing began. This whole story is in Genesis 38-50 and shows the emotion and patience that Joseph took to pay back his brothers for selling him into slavery. Ultimately, he did forgive them, but it was a process. The old bromide to “forgive and forget” is often used but it isn’t so easy as we see in the story of Joseph. It took time. When your brother offends you, it may be easy to say I forgive you. But don’t walk away feeling guilty that you haven’t forgotten the offense. Forgiveness frees us from anger, bitterness and self-righteousness. We are human though but as Christ told Peter “I do not say to you, (forgive) up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” Mt 18:22. Over time you will forget as old offenses fade. In the meantime, continue to pray for those who have offended you and for yourself that you will put the problem out of your mind forever. Do not depend on your own ability. Forgiveness is a process. Let us remember that but begin the process prayerfully and the peace of Christ will be with you! Hallelujah what a Savior!

For anyone who has a child, you know the watchful eye you keep over their lives. From early childhood to the point of legal maturity we frequently worry about their safety.  Abraham was known as a friend of God.  Abraham’s faith in God was verified by his obedience to God.  In Gensis 22 we find how Abraham was tested to the utmost when God told him to take his only begotten son to Mt. Moriah and sacrifice Issac him as a burnt offering.  We are not told the suffering that Abraham must have gone through.  We don’t know his thoughts and how he may have tried to figure out how to bargain with God that he, Abraham, would give his life in Issac’s stead.  We don’t hear about the pain and agony of his soul.  We can only see the obedience of Abraham as he carried the knife that would mean the death of Issac and prove his faith. We can rejoice that God intervened and Issac was saved from certain death.   Abraham displayed the ultimate in faith when he was prepared to do what God commanded.  Thousands of years later, God would demonstrate His love for us by allowing His only begotten son to die in our stead on the cross at Calvary. Thinking about faith in action we can give thanks to God that we have a man like Abraham as a guide when we consider our sacrifices to prove our faith.  We can  demonstrate our  faith when Christ says, “follow me?’

PVN exists to be a church living out God’s mission to see the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven. We learn together from the Bible, live out God’s word, and lean on Jesus for everything. ABOUT GET TO KNOW US PVN exists to be a church living out God’s mission to see the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven. We learn together from the Bible, live out God’s word, and lean on Jesus for everything. Good news is, this mission and movement has room for others too! CONNECT LEAD PASTOR MAC MCCURRY James “Mac” McCurry was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, and grew up in Hartwell, Georgia. He knew at the age of 15 that God was calling him into Christian ministry. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina in 1992. After college, Mac moved to Kentucky and earned his Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville. He served part-time on staff in several churches while attending college and seminary until he became a full-time pastor in 1995 at a church in Frankfort, Kentucky. Mac met his lovely wife, Andrea, in college. They have three children: Rachel, Laura, and Caleb. Andrea cares lovingly for her family and devotes countless hours to many of PVN’s ministries, including music, drama, and women’s ministry. Mac came to Pleasant Valley North in November 2001. In his time in Rome, he has served on a couple of committees within the Floyd County Baptist Association as well as on a couple of councils within the local school system. When Mac is not visiting hospitals or working on a sermon, Mac enjoys playing tennis, reading, and spending time with his family. He played tennis in high school and on his college’s tennis team but then took a break for a few years. He can be coaxed into playing if you will take it easy on him. Tennis, anyone? OUR STAFF FAMILY Lead Pastor Mac McCurry Executive Pastor Bob Agan Associate Pastor Clyde Hampton Family Pastor Eric Hall Youth & College Pastor Ryan Matherly Children's Pastor Will Anderson Minister of Music Jason Coffman Worship Leader Ben Thornton Director of Media Production Misty White Media Communications Director Heather Lowe Financial Ministry Assistant Kristi Holder Secretarial Ministry Assistant Sheri Willingham Children's Ministry Assistant Amber Tanner Facilities Manager Jeff Tanner Pianist Shelley Reid OUR BELIEFS Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church of Rome, GA, is a Southern Baptist-affiliated church. We hold to the doctrinal beliefs of Southern Baptists as defined in the 2000 Baptist Faith & Message. GOD — We believe that there is one God who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. JESUS — We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, was born of a virgin, was wholly God and wholly man, lived a sinless life, died in our place as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind was buried, arose bodily from the grave, and ascended into Heaven. CHRIST’S RETURN — We believe that Jesus Christ will literally return to earth. HOLY SPIRIT — We believe that God the Holy Spirit is active in convincing unbelievers of their need for salvation and is the Comforter and Guide Who lives in every believer. BIBLE — We believe that the Bible is the Word of God without any error, the sole authority for life and faith. MAN — We believe that man is a special creation of God, made in His image, but that through the sin of the first man, Adam, mankind fell so that all men are sinners and need salvation. SALVATION — We believe that salvation is a gift received through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. ASSURANCE — We believe that every person who is truly saved is eternally secure in the Lord Jesus Christ. ETERNITY — We believe that those persons who die in their sins without Christ spend eternity in Hell and those persons who die with their sins forgiven through Christ spend eternity in Heaven. BAPTISM — We believe that water baptism is an act of obedience to the command of Christ and is by immersion after salvation. CHURCH — We believe that the church is a local body of baptized believers with the Lord Jesus Christ as the Head. PRAYER — We believe that each believer has direct access to God through the Lord Jesus Christ. DOWNLOAD THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION FAITH & MESSAGE HOW IT STARTED HISTORY OF PLEASANT VALLEY NORTH BAPTIST CHURCH Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church was founded by Judge Augustus R. Wright in 1849. The first structure was a brush arbor located in the current cemetery near the large magnolia tree. The growth of the congregation and the community through the years brought the need for more space several times in PVN’s history, and church members have been faithful in building or renovating the facilities each time the Lord led them to do so. New buildings were constructed in 1914 and again in 1941, with the second sanctuary being renovated and extended twice by the late 1980s. The education building was built in 1959 and expanded in 1987 to add classrooms, offices, and the fellowship hall. God has continued to bless PVN with new members and new ministries, as well as a vision to prepare for the future. In 2006, we dedicated our current sanctuary, with a seating capacity of 700. A welcome center, additional classrooms, nurseries, choir suite, and baptistry are also housed in the new building. Our previous sanctuary has been renovated for use by our Student Ministries and Children’s Worship. God continues to do great things as we grow into the future. 1914 1941 1981 1987 PRESENT TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP PLAN YOUR VISIT

Welcome to Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church in Rome, GA. Our purpose is to REACH people for Christ, TEACH the Word of God, SOW seeds of God’s love, and GROW closer to God and one another. PLAN A VISIT JOIN US SUNDAYS SERVICES @ 8:30 AM & 10:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9:45 AM PLEASANT VALLEY NORTH BAPTIST CHURCH Sundays and every other day with our church family are about joy, community, discipleship, and glorifying God! We are a Jesus church and a Jesus people–passionately living out our purpose as disciples. Connect with us online to get plugged in, and join us on Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM! WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY ABOUT From special parking, an awesome welcome team, and free gifts, we will make you feel right at home. Watch this short video for all the details. TRY SOMETHING NEW WHAT TO EXPECT VISIT DISCOVER MINISTRIES Kids Every Sunday and Wednesdays, babies through Sixth Graders experience environments where the Bible is taught in fun and creative ways. Our PVN Kids are taught to love Jesus in four major ways: through evangelism, discipleship, building a missional mindset, and fellowship. It is important that all kids grow and leave the ministry having developed a relationship with Christ and learn to serve others. We would love for you and your family to visit this Sunday! LEARN MORE Students PVN STUDENTS is our Wednesday night gathering for students in 7th-12th grade! Come hang out at 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the PVN Student Building for fun, worship, and small groups! We can’t wait to see you there! LEARN MORE College PVN COLLEGE is our Thursday night gathering for college students! Come hang out from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the PVN Student Building for free Dinner, Bible Study, and FREE BOOKS! Join a healthy community of students that loves to break down Scripture verse by verse. This is a place for YOU! LEARN MORE Family The Family Ministry at PVN is the shared service of all Christians at PVN to strengthen families and equip them to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the home and throughout the world! We consider everyone at PVN to be a part of the family of God. There are 6 programs in the Family Ministry that focus on reaching singles, couples with no children as well as those with kids, empty nesters, and seniors. Come be a part of our PVN Family! LEARN MORE Worship We love blended worship at PVN! Because of that, we like to pull from the richness and wisdom of the past into our worship through hymns and traditional styles of worship. Rehearsal is on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 in the sanctuary. Directed by our Minister of Music, Jason Coffman, the choir leads our Sunday morning worship and provides special music! Solos, duets, and instruments of all kinds are parts of Special. If you would like to participate, please see Jason, our Minister of Music! LEARN MORE Men's Our Men's Ministry offers opportunities for men to meet and encourage one another through prayer, Bible study, men's breakfasts, and other fellowship activities. This ministry also seeks to impact our community through global and local ministry and missions. Come be a part of what God is doing through our men. LEARN MORE Women's The Women's Ministry of PVN is active year-round in ministry work, team building, fellowships, and discipleship. The PVN Women’s Ministry seeks to impact our community by connecting in meaningful relationships, engaging the world with God’s love, and growing a family of mature believers. Whether you are interested in small group Bible study with women, enjoy fellowship through activities, or helping the community by spreading the message of Christ, there is a place for you! LEARN MORE Senior Adults Our Senior Adults ministry called Pilgrims meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM for fellowship! After the program, they have a covered dish luncheon at noon. This special group also plans exciting outings and trips during the year. PVN has ministries for all ages, and we’d love for you to join ours! LEARN MORE WATCH ONLINE CURRENT SERIES READ OUR WEEKLY DEVOTIONS LEARN Right here on our website and across our social media, we have uplifting and spiritually enriching content for you! SOW Sowing seeds of God’s love is spreading His unconditional love, compassion, and kindness to others in a way that selflessly nurtures their faith and helps them experience His grace. As we sow, we reap a great harvest. Galatians 6:9, 5:22-23 ; Matthew 22:37-29 GROW Growing closer to God and others is a transformative journey of unity, love, and connection. It involves seeking His presence through prayer, studying His word, and serving one another. Because we are made for connection, we need to do this with others, supporting them as well. Proverbs 27:17, John 15, 1 John 4:12 REACH Reaching people for Christ involves sharing the message of salvation, demonstrating God’s love, and leading others to a personal relationship with Him. As believers, we follow Jesus’ command to go and make disciples of all nations, spreading the Good News and helping others find eternal life in Him. Mathew 28:19-20 TEACH Teaching the Word of God is the divine responsibility of sharing His truth and love with others. Through Scripture, believers are called to spread the gospel, guide hearts toward salvation, and equip individuals to live out God’s teachings, bringing hope and transformation to their lives. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 OUR PURPOSE Sow seeds of change with us. GIVING GIVE ONLINE

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