Sermon Preview:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This Lord’s Day our ninth of twelve sermons on Romans 12 will come from verse 13. We will take a prayerful look at the sixth characteristic of brotherly love.
You will remember, we have identified this quality as love’s generosity and hospitality. As Paul says in this verse, our love for one another will express itself by our ongoing contribution to “ the needs of the saints,” and by our habitual practice of Christian “ hospitality.”
A Quick Word About Sunday School
As we have previously announced, Sunday School resumes on September 12 at 11:00 AM.
Our Adult class, which will meet in the Worship Center, will be a study of the Song of Solomon.
Historically, this Old Testament love poem has been one of the most difficult books of the Bible to interpret and apply. It has also generated its share of controversy given the fact of its rather direct and even erotic language. For this reason, the Song has often suffered neglect by Christians (and pastors!) who, perhaps out of embarrassment, have avoided it.
However, I believe our study will reveal not only the beauty of this divinely inspired poem, but also its powerful message to our world today. Though written some three-thousand years ago, its timeless relevance is amazing indeed!
In preparation for our study, let me suggest that you do two things. First, begin reading the Song and getting familiar with its contents and structure. Then, purchase a copy of our main text for the class, which is The Song of Songs (Volume 19, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries), by Iain M. Duguid.
I look forward to our study and I hope that you will plan to join us!
May our Father bless you with His peace this weekend, and I can’t wait to worship with you on the Lord’s Day!
All my love, always,
Mike
Announcements:
Supper Groups:
We are so happy to be restarting our Christ Pres Supper Groups this fall!
What is a Supper Group?
- It is Christ Pres adults, assigned to a group of 4 couples/singles, who will meet together once a month, 4 times in the fall, from Sept. to Dec.
- One couple/single in each group is responsible to host their group one of these times. You can host the way you feel most comfortable–in your home, at a restaurant, meet for a picnic, etc. Potluck works well so that no one is burdened by making/providing an entire meal.
- The assigned lead will communicate with the group to coordinate monthly hosts. From there, each month’s host will arrange the specific date and location for the gathering with other members of the group.
- The hope is that you will enjoy fellowship and get to know one another on a deeper, more personal level. It’s such a blessing to know our church family, to share meals together, and to be involved in each other’s lives.
Please sign up by Aug. 23 at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tim or Carol Cummings at tc44.cummings@gmail.com or 256-508-4477.
Youth Group:
Ultimate Night
Our last event of the summer (or first event of the Fall) will be on Sunday, August 29th. Originally slated as a geo-caching scavenger hunt, due to some logistical issues, we will resort to some fun fellowship around the frisbee with some ultimate followed by some pizza. Think you can hang with your kids and a disc? Come play with us and show us what you got! We will hang out from 4:30 to 6, eating around 5:30.
Fall Youth Calendar
August 29th – Ultimate and Pizza
September 12th – Youth Group
September 19th – Youth Group
September 26th – Youth Group
October 3rd – Cookout and College Care Packages
October 17th – Youth Group
October 24th – Youth Group
November 7th – Youth Group
November 21st – Youth Group
December 5th – Youth Group
December 12th – Christmas Party
*All dates are Sunday evenings. Youth group is from 4:30 to 6:30.
Sunday School
Youth Sunday school will meet at the church house each Sunday morning. The middle school will meet downstairs and the high schoolers will meet upstairs.
How can I help with youth this Fall?
1 – Middle Sunday School Teachers – I am still looking for several individuals (or couples) who might be willing to teach/facilitate our middle schoolers this school year. Are you interested in having an opportunity to teach and minister to our youth? You do not have to come up with the curriculum, just prepare and present. I aim to have several people share the teaching load so that it does not rest on one individual. Email if you are interested!
2 – Cookout and College Care Packages – We are looking for a family that might be willing to host our cookout and college care package night. The evening’s focus is on helping our youth learn to serve by helping those who have graduated and are away at school. We are in need of a home that could support a number of students and possibly have a bonfire (s’mores) and cookout. Let me know if you would be willing to open your home in this way!
3 – Additional Adult Supervision during Youth Nights – Some have expressed interest in being present with middle school during youth nights. I would love additional help for those evenings if you are a warm body and willing to be present for several youth meetings throughout the semester.
Take care …
Matthew K Elliott
Children’s Ministry:
We are now gearing up for fall programming at CPC!
We are looking for preK to 5th grade Sunday school teachers for fall. Please email Ashley to serve our children in this way. We can’t do it without support from the congregation!
Please register your children using the link below. This will allow us to see how to divide up our classes and how many volunteers we need.
Fall Programming Registration 2021
We have also updated the nursery volunteer sign up through the end of the year. As a reminder, we invite any Christ Pres woman, teenage and up, to serve our families with young children by volunteering in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Please consider helping us fill this need and see the sign up genius link below for further details. This is a huge blessing to our young families and a great opportunity for our church body to invest in the lives of our little ones.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Senior Fellows:
On Tuesday, September 7 at 9:00 AM the Senior Fellows will enjoy breakfast, fellowship and a devotional at the Church. Starting at 10 AM, Pastor Mike will lead a discussion on Issues Facing the PCA. Members and visitors are also invited to the discussion and breakfast. Please email us at seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org if you plan to join us for breakfast.
Women’s Ministry:
Monthly Lunch: Our next monthly luncheon will be on September 2 beginning at 11:30 at the Timbers Edge Clubhouse located at 1 Timbers Main, Brownsboro. It’s potluck – feel free to bring a dish or just yourself.
Fall Bible Studies:
The fall Bible studies will launch the week of September 6, meeting for 11 weeks through November 17.
The Tuesday study for mothers will be on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM. We will be watching a 10 week video series together by Nancy Guthrie on Saints and Scoundrels in the story of Jesus. I think it will be a very interesting study. You don’t have to purchase the book but if you would like to, here is the link.
https://www.nancyguthrie.com/saints-scoundrels
We will of course have the most important group discussion and prayer time afterwards.
Let Amy Schnorrenberg know if you will be joining us and how many little ones you need nursery for.
The Wednesday studies will meet on Wednesdays at 10 AM and at 6 PM. I am thrilled to study the first 18 chapters of Exodus together, using the study guide God of Deliverance by Jen Wilkin. From the study promotion:
The exodus of the Israelites shapes our understanding of the whole Bible, its themes reverberating all the way to Revelation. Exodus is the birth narrative of a nation unmistakably guided by the Great Deliverer. In this 10-session verse-by-verse study of Exodus 1–18, Jen Wilkin shows us that Israel’s story is our story: the same God who delivered Israel also delivers all those He loves from slavery to sin and from service to the pharaohs of this world. He lifts our eyes to the promised land He has prepared where we dwell with I AM and worship Him as the one true God.
Please order your study guide before September 8. You may order from Lifeway ($15.99) and Amazon ($16.79). Click either link: Lifeway or Amazon. No preparation is required for the first meeting.
Lastly, please RSVP if you plan to participate in this study. You may email me at maryleemc7@gmail.com. (for the morning study)
The skinny:
Wednesday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 am or Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm in the fellowship room
First meeting: September 8
Order your book ASAP
RSVP to Mary Lee McKee
I PROMISE this will be an invigorating, worship-inspiring endeavor. I can’t wait! Thank you!
Career/Singles:
The weekly bible study and fellowship for career/singles meets at 5:30 PM Sunday evenings at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Lincoln Ely, Dave Angotti, Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, and Elizabeth Holton.
Expecting: Please pray for the Prinzingers, expecting in November.
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:
If you would like to give to Christ Presbyterian, you can do so at the following link:
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