Sermon Preview:
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
As we learned last Sunday from Hebrews 12:18-22, mountains figure very significantly in the Scripture’s unfolding plan of redemption. In these verses, the author contrast two of those important mountains, Sinai, and Zion.
Mount Sinai was only physical, was associated with the Old Covenant, was a place of dread and fear for the covenant people (and even for Moses!), and became the pattern for Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem.
On the other hand, Mount Zion is not a mountain in the way that Sinai was. This mountain is also a city and a temple! In verse 22 it is depicted as “the city of the living God,” and as “the heavenly Jerusalem.”
What could these special designations for Mount Zion mean? And how could understanding them help us now as we serve our Lord ‘on the battlefield’?
This Lord’s Day we will probe more fully the wonder and glory of Mount Zion, which is also “the heavenly Jerusalem” and our eternal home! Our sermon text will be Hebrews 12:22-23, and I can’t wait to explore these inspired words with you!
I love you all with all of my heart,
Mike
Announcements:
Church Picnic:
Save the date for April 29, details forthcoming.
Children’s Ministry:
Nursery: The baby nursery is now open! Please continue to serve our little ones in the baby or toddler rooms by signing up on the church website or contacting Amanda Dean.
Rotating Mom Lead Toddler Nursery
VBS: Children’s: VBS volunteers planning meeting Sunday afternoon (3/20/22) at 2:00pm in the fellowship hall.
Youth Group:
Below you will find the Winter/Spring dates for youth group, which meets at 4:30 PM at the church house.
March 27th
April 3rd
April 24th
May 1st
May 22nd
Senior Fellows:
On April 5 at 9 AM the Senior Fellows will have breakfast and fellowship in the fellowship hall. Please email us at seniorfellows@
Senior Sisters:
The next meeting will be at 10:30 AM on April 21. Please contact Kathy Hightower, Kathy Cooper, or Suellen Dempsey for more information regarding their next meeting and how you can help.
Women’s Ministry:
Monthly Lunch: Our next monthly luncheon will be on April 7 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. If you have questions or transportation needs please contact Pat Galecki at 256-244-0612
Winter Bible Studies: 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.
Baby Shower: There will be a baby shower for Katie Jackson from 3-5 on May 1. Location at the home of Cheryl Johnson.
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!
Fellowship event: Please save the date for a fellowship event on Thursday, April 7th. We will enjoy a fun culinary evening facilitated by Joey McCool. Joey is a member of our church, experienced chef, and operator of a personal catering business. The event will be hosted by the Burgesses at their home in the Hampton Cove area. Further information and sign-up will be forthcoming as we get closer to the date.
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, Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Cynthia Dent, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, Elizabeth Holton, Bob Crossley (Pat Galecki’s Dad), Jean Terry, and Jacky Haynes. Additional details may be found in the Ministries/Prayer Requests section of the church website.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliotts (March); the Jacksons (June); the Thornhills (August); the Thompsons (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); 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