Sermon Preview:
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
So far in our study of Hebrews 8 we have learned that “ covenant” is one of the great themes of Scripture, and is the very framework upon which the eternal plan of redemption is cast. We have also discovered that with the appearance of our Lord and Savior a “ new covenant” has been inaugurated, one that is much better than the “ old” one, or “ first covenant.”
As we continue our walk through Hebrews 8:6-13 this coming Lord’s Day, we will follow the inspired prophet Jeremiah (who is quoted in this passage from Hebrews) as he takes us on a tour of the richer and better blessings of this “ new covenant.”
Let me encourage you to do a little Old Testament background reading in Jeremiah 31:1-40 and Ezekiel 34:11-31 as you prepare for worship.
Looking Ahead to Easter Week
Next week as we approach Easter Sunday on April 4, we will gather together for our annual Good Friday Service on Friday April 2, at 6 PM (there will be no Maundy Thursday service). Our theme for Easter this year is ‘ The Glory of the Cross.’
On Friday night our message will come from Galatians 6:14, and is entitled ‘ Boasting in the Glorious Cross.’ Then on Easter Sunday Morning, our sermon will be based upon Galatians 2:20, and is entitled ‘ Crucified With Our Glorious Savior.’
Our Good Friday Service will consist of Scripture readings, congregational singing, and a brief message from God’s Word, and will last less than one hour. I hope you will join us, and please invite guests to come with you!
I love you all and look forward to seeing you on Sunday,
Mike
Announcements:
Spring Picnic:
Save the date for the upcoming church picnic on May 2. Details soon!
Youth Group:
Youth Group meets April 11 at 4:30 PM at the church house.
Children’s Ministry:
Ashley has put together a list of Easter Resources for Families. Please check out her blog post HERE.
Watch for information on our summer programming next month. We have some really exciting things planned for the children over the summer!
Women’s Ministry:
Women’s Bible Studies have resumed for the new semester. Times and subjects below:
Mothers Morning Bible Study
Date: Tuesdays through May
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Christ Pres Church
Women’s Morning Bible Study
Date: Wednesdays through May
Time: 10-11:30 am
Location: Christ Pres Church
Topic: Book of Acts Ch, 1-12 by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Acts 1-12 For You (a companion commentary ) by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Women’s Evening Bible Study
Date: Wednesdays through May
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Location: Christ Pres Church
Topic: Book of Acts Ch, 1-12 by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Acts 1-12 For You (a companion commentary ) by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
Career/Singles:
The weekly bible study and fellowship for career/singles has resumed at 5:30 PM Sunday evenings at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry.
Senior Fellows:
The Senior Fellows have an ongoing weekly Bible study on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. We will use the Zoom virtual meeting application to study The Last Days According to Jesus by R.C. Sproul. The topics for the 12 week series are listed below. Church members are welcome to join us. For further information, email us at seniorfellows@
Mar. 30 – The Destruction of Jerusalem
Apr. 6 – The Book of Revelation
Apr. 13 – The Antichrist
Apr. 20 – The Beast
Apr. 27 – The Rapture
May 4 – The Millennium
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Jack Loose, Hugh Dillon, Dave Angotti, Dustin and Katie Jackson, Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, Larrabee Kirkland, and Elizabeth Holton.
Bereavement: Please pray for Mark Hearn, whose brother Mike died last week.
Expecting: Please pray for the Deans, expecting in July.
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 Williams (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); Gannon Miles (seminary student); The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center.
Online Donations:
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Emails:
general inquiries: admin@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs: benevolence@christpreshamptoncove.org
counsel and ministry needs: matthew@christpreshamptoncove.org
men’s ministry: men@christpreshamptoncove.org
women’s ministry: women@christpreshamptoncove.org
children’s ministry: children@christpreshamptoncove.org
youth ministry: youth@christpreshamptoncove.org
senior fellows: seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org
Address:
288 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763