Sermon Preview:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
We have two more sermons remaining in our current series on ‘ The Church Under the Cross.’ Our text for this coming Lord’s Day will be taken from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, and our subject will be ‘ The Cross and our Message.’
As guided by this inspired passage, we will see how the cross of our Savior and the message we are commissioned to declare to the world are connected. And this link is so essential that Paul would even say that he “ decided to know nothing” with the one exception of “ Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (v. 2).
Once more, then, we will discover that there is no real Christianity, or Christian proclamation, apart from the fact of our Lord’s atoning death upon Calvary’s tree!
Some News
Looking ahead, we are very excited about Sunday School starting for all ages on September 13. In the next week or so, we will pass on more information about our classes. But I wanted to tell you about our Adult class topic for the fall.
Along with our Session, I will be teaching on the subject of ‘ Understanding the Times: An Introduction to the Major Ideas Shaping Our World, and a Biblical Response.’ I have based this title upon the book by David Noebel in which he explains some of the major religious and philosophical forces that are shaping our world today.
Each week (for 11 Sundays, from September 13 through November 22) we will consider these ideas, or worldviews, and how we may evaluate and respond to them as directed by Scripture.
Among the topics we will cover are:
- Marxism,
- Post-modernism,
- Naturalism,
- Critical Race Theory,
- Nihilism,
- and Narcissism
Our recommended textbook for the class will be James Sire, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog (Third Edition, IVP, 1997).
RUF at A&M
I also want to pass on some very good news regarding RUF at Alabama A&M University.
As you know, we have been praying for a long time that the Lord would provide an RUF Director for the University. Well, while we still await a permanent director, I am thrilled to report to you that Mr. Amos Williams has accepted the part-time (non-ordained) position of Campus Ministry Associate for Alabama A&M where he will minister to the students, staff, and faculty.
Currently, Amos is a candidate for Gospel ministry and for ordination in our Presbytery, and has just recently completed his Master of Divinity degree at Beeson Divinity School. He also serves with Pastor Alex Shipman at The Village Church (here in Huntsville) in a part-time capacity as the Director of Small Groups & Community Relations.
Please remember to pray for Amos, his wife Jessica, and two sons Christian and Caleb as his ministry at A&M begins.
I love you all so very much!!
Mike
Announcements:
COVID-19 Message:
For those of you who are attending worship in person on Sunday morning, please practice social distancing as much as you are able and observe the pew markers so that we may keep a safe, 6-ft between families. During this time, we will not have nursery or fellowship time with food and drink. If any family member has been sick, or you have a pre-existing condition, please consider staying home and joining us by watching the recorded service when it is sent out. The Session has asked all congregants, out of love for one another, to wear a mask throughout our worship service if you are able. We hope and pray that if you have any needs, you will let a staff member or deacon know so that we can serve you well during this trying time.
Message from your Diaconate:
As we continue through this difficult time, if you have needs of any kind, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Diaconate. We’re eager to help you or to find someone who can. This is one of the main reasons the church has deacons, to make sure that congregational needs are being met. Please remember that your Diaconate and Session are praying for you, and we’re here to help however we can.
Men’s Ministry:
The Men’s Morning Study Group will resume reading Calvin’s “Institutes” together at Panera Bread Company at Bridge Street on September 8 at 6 AM.
Ministry Updates:
Sunday School and other regular weekly ministries and Bible studies will resume under curtailed social distance practices during the week of September 13. Check this space and the calendar for updated times. Also Ashley will also be sending out the nursery re-opening plan before programs resume on the 13th.
Children’s Ministry:
A friend of mine is the director of the Lincoln Village Preschool Ministry. I asked about ways we could support them during the back to school weeks.
This is their wishlist from Amazon. If your family would like to donate one of the items on the list, please go ahead and purchase. They use some of these supplies to send home a “bible bag” during the first week of school with their new bibles.
https://smile.amazon.com/hz/
Thank you for supporting this important organization and these precious children. To learn more about Lincoln Village, click HERE.
Career/Singles:
The career/singles group will resume meeting on September 13th at 5:30 at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, for a time of fellowship and spiritual encouragement. More details to follow.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Rich Bagdazian, Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, Larrabee Kirkland, Elizabeth Holton, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elys, expecting in September.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Noah and Karleigh Stephens (Thailand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); Amos and Jessica William (RUF at Alabama A&M); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky and Alaina Garcia (church plant in Canada); Dieter Paulson (church plant in Scottsboro, AL); The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center.
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women’s ministry: women@christpreshamptoncove.org
children’s ministry: children@christpreshamptoncove.org
youth ministry: youth@christpreshamptoncove.org
senior fellows: seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org
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