Sermon Preview:
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
This coming Lord’s day we will again ‘look under the Christmas tree,’ so to speak, in order to discover another gift and promise granted to us by our Savior. Throughout Advent, our focus has been upon the wonderful promises that have come to us by virtue of our Lord’s Incarnation. We have already considered the promises of eternal life and living water.
This Sunday we will ‘unwrap’ the gift of freedom.
In John 8:36 our Lord declared that, “if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” But what is this freedom? And what is it liberation from?
As you pray and prepare your heart for worship, take some time to read the larger context of this saying of Jesus. You will discover it in John 8:12-59.
What a joy it will be this Lord’s Day to gather in the Name of our Great King and High Priest!
Christmas Eve Worship
Two short weeks from tonight we will once again come together on Christmas Eve for our Service of Lessons, Carols, and Communion. It’s almost impossible to believe that this will be our eighth Christmas in our ‘new’ building! Wow! The Lord has been so good to us!
The service will start at 5:00 PM and end by 6:00 PM. And, as always, guests are most welcome!
You are my blessed joy and delight, and I love you all so very much,
Mike
Announcements:
Youth Group:
Fall Youth Calendar
December 12th – Christmas Party
*All dates are Sunday evenings. Youth group is from 4:30 to 6:30.
The CARE Center:
We will collect Christmas gifts and pantry food items for the CARE Center on Dec 12. Place the donations in the labelled tubs in the Narthex. Lists of suggested items are available in a handout on the table in the Narthex.
Spring Supper Club:
We are continuing our Christ Pres Supper Club groups this spring! The groups will be reassigned for the spring so that you will get to fellowship with different people. Anyone can sign up, whether you participated in the fall groups or not.
What is a Supper Club 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 spring, from Jan. to Apr.
- 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 everyone pitches in with the 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 Monday, Dec. 20, at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C5ZMNDC
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carol Cummings at tc44.cummings@gmail.com or 256-508-4477.
Senior Fellows:
The next Senior Fellows Breakfast and Bible Study will be be at 9 AM on January 4. Church members and visitors are invited to attend. If coming for breakfast, please notify Senior Fellows at: seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org
Women’s Ministry:
Monthly Lunch: Our next monthly luncheon will be on January 6 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 are ongoing! The Tuesday study for mothers meets at 9:30 AM at the church. Contact Amy Schnorrenberg for more info. The Wednesday studies meet at 10 AM and 6 PM at the church. Contact Denise Scrip for more info.
Career/Singles:
Upcoming schedule:
Friday, December 10 – Christmas Party at DJ Alhorn’s home
Sunday, December 12 – Winterlude Concert
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Glen Mettler, Jean Terry, Suzanne Nimon, Lincoln Ely, Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, and Elizabeth Holton.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliotts, expecting in March.
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); Marcus and Jessica Nobles (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