Sermon Preview:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
You will remember that last Sunday we began our look at Hebrews 12:3-11 and the subject of affliction, and how it is connected so mysteriously, yet beautifully, to our Father’s love for us. We’ve called this connection the ‘Beautiful Paradox of Affliction.’ And we do so because what is set forth in chapter 12 is nothing short of amazing and mysterious!
The author of this inspired letter is making the case that all of our experiences of suffering, affliction, pain of both soul and body, whatever their immediate cause (be it those sufferings that we know because we belong to Jesus, or those due to our sins and transgressions, or the sins of others against us) are tools in the Father’s hands to demonstrate His great love for us!
We also learned that afflictions come to us under the mighty and sovereign hand of our all-wise God, Who through them is actually confirming that we are His sons through faith in Christ Jesus!
All of our troubles, then, are instruments for the loving discipline of our Father!
Our sermon for this Sunday will be taken from verses 7-11, and we will organize our thoughts under three headings:
One: Affliction Is Essential for All Sons (vv. 7-8)
Two: Affliction Must Be Received by All Sons in the Right Way (v. 9)
Three: Affliction Yields Many Spiritual Benefits for All Sons (vv. 10-11)
I can’t wait to open the Word of our Father with you this Sunday!
I love you dearly,
Mike
Announcements:
New Members Class:
Hello Church Family! It has been a very long time since we have been able to host a meal at the end of a new members’ class, but March 13th all that changes! We are so excited to show love and hospitality to our visitors and new members! In the past we have put together a taco salad bar and it worked so well we are planning the same for the 13th. Is this something that you would be interested in helping put together? The class runs from 2pm-6pm Sunday, March 13th. There are a few ways to help… Sign up to provide food (there will be a sign up sent out church wide by email); Help set up the day of the meal, this includes setting up coffee and water for breaks during the class (2pm-6pm); Help serve during the meal (6pm-7pm); Help clean up after the meal (7pm-8pm). If you would like to be part of any part of this event get in touch with S’ine Trent or Erica McNeese.
S’ine: missileer1979@charter.net 256-426-2980
Erica: fhornist1@gmail.com 256-468-6951
Children’s Ministry:
We are so excited to host Vacation Bible School June 6-8 with a fellowship dinner June 9. If you have any interest in helping, please swing by and see us THIS Sunday in the hallway outside the fellowship hall at 10:15. You do not have to commit to helping at this time. Come grab a bite to eat and see what our needs are so you can take time to decide if/how you want to be involved. We will have a list of volunteer opportunities for you to look over. Thank you for your love of our children! We look forward to seeing you Sunday! Contact Amanda Dean or Erin Bower for more info!
Youth Group:
Below you will find the Winter/Spring dates for youth group, which meets at 4:30 PM at the church house.
February 20th
March 6th
March 27th
April 3rd
April 24th
May 1st
May 22nd
Senior Fellows:
On March 1 at 9 AM the Senior Fellows will have breakfast and fellowship in the fellowship hall. Please email us at seniorfellows@
Senior Sisters:
The Senior Sisters is a group of 50s and up women similar to the Senior Fellows who will meet for food, fellowship, and ministry. The next meeting will be at 10:30 AM on March 17. Please contact Kathy Hightower, Kathy Cooper, or Suellen Dempsey for more information regarding their next meeting and how you can help.
Women’s Ministry:
Quarterly Potluck: There will be a potluck dinner at the home of Cheryl Johnson on February 22 at 6 PM. Please sign up HERE if you would like to attend or bring a dish.
Monthly Lunch: Our next monthly luncheon will be on March 3 beginning at 11 AM at the Timbers Edge Clubhouse located at 1 Timbers Main, Brownsboro. It’s potluck – feel free to bring a dish or just yourself.
Winter Bible Studies: Winter bible studies have resumed! The Tuesday study for mothers meets at 9:30 AM at the church. Contact Amy Schnorrenberg for more info. The Wednesday women’s studies meet at 10 AM and 6 PM at the church. Contact Denise Scrip for more info.
Men’s Ministry:
Please join our Friday Men’s Lunchtime Bible Study on Fridays at 11:30 AM.
For ten weeks, we will be studying the life of our Lord as guided by pastor and theologian Dr. Mark Jones in his book Knowing Christ. Dr. Jones takes the readers on a survey of the many aspects of our Lord’s life as revealed to us in the New Testament. We will cover subjects such as Christ’s incarnation, divinity, humanity, compassion, emotions, sinlessness, miracles, temptations, resurrection, exaltation, and many others.
All the men of CPC and guests are invited to join us as we get to know our Savior better!
Career/Singles:
Career/Singles meet on Sundays at the Daughtry home at 5:30 PM.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Janie Green, Bob Crossley (Pat Galecki’s Dad), Glen Mettler, Jean Terry, Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, and Elizabeth Holton. For additional details about these prayer needs, please check Healing Prayer Requests
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliotts, expecting in March; the Jacksons, expecting in June; the Thornhills, expecting in August.
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