SERMON PREVIEW:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Of all the parables our Lord taught during His earthly ministry, what is your favorite?
I would venture a guess that many (if not most) of us would list the ‘Parable of the Good Samaritan’ as number one. It seems that this beloved parable has a universal appeal that far exceeds the boundaries of those of us who have saving faith in Christ. Reference to this story is made (in one way or another) in all segments of our society, from politics, to education, to entertainment, and even in the world of sports! Yet, as you might already suspect, this beloved parable is frequently treated like the proverbial ‘wax nose’ as it is shaped and twisted in all manner of ways in order to suit the various agendas that are operative in our world.
But have you ever really considered why Jesus told it, and what it was actually meant to demonstrate?
This Lord’s Day, we will probe the words of Luke 10:25-29. This is the passage that immediately precedes the story of the ‘Good Samaritan.’ It gives us a glimpse into an encounter Jesus had with a “lawyer,” and a ‘testy’ one at that! It is here, however, in the midst of this tense encounter, that we find the true intent of our Lord’s most famous parable!
I can’t wait to see you on Sunday!
I love you all,
Mike
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Second Sunday Lunch: We will have lunch in the fellowship hall immediately after worship February 12. Everyone is welcome!
Book study on Christian marriage and relationships: A six-week small group study in the winter/spring beginning in the new year. This study will be a focus on Christian marriage and relationships using Vernick’s How To Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong. Each evening will have a potluck style meal with study and prayer following. Childcare will be provided at the location for those who need it!
When: Wednesday nights (5:30-7:30) in winter/spring (January 18th/25th ~ February 1st/15th ~ March 1st/8th)
Where: Elliott residence, Calvert residence
For questions or additional information, please contact Matthew Elliott at mattke@live.com.
Youth Group: The schedule for the Winter/Spring is as follows:
February 12th (Souper Bowl Party)
February 26th
March 5th
March 26th
April 2nd
April 16th
April 23rd
May 7th
May 21st (Class of 2023 Night)
Children’s Ministry: I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas season and are ready to tackle a new year. We have been extremely blessed by so many of you who have volunteered in our church nurseries this past year. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! We are continuing to staff our nurseries with volunteers and we ask that any woman or teenage lady consider signing up for one or two Sundays each quarter. If you have never served before and have reservations or questions, please reach out to me. We will have two volunteer members in the toddler nursery and one volunteer member plus Irene, our hired nursery worker, in the baby nursery. Please see the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
VBS Save the Date: Mark your calendars for VBS 2023: The Race is On! June 12-15 9:00am-12:00pm. Please contact Anne Swanner (swanner.anne@gmail.com) if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
Senior Fellows: The Senior Fellows will have breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at 9 AM at the church.
Women’s Ministry Monthly Lunch: Our next monthly luncheon will be the first Thursday of each month 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
Women’s Ministry Bible Studies: There are three ongoing bible studies.
Tuesday Morning Study:
Time: 9:30-11 am
Location: Christ Pres Fellowship Hall
Teacher: Amy Schnorrenberg
Wednesday Morning Study:
Time: 10-1130 am
Location: Christ Pres Fellowship Hall
Topic: Book of Ephesians
Teacher: Mike Calvert
Book: The Bible
Material: Lesson handout sheets will be given out a week in advance
Wednesday Evening Study:
Time: 6-730 pm
Topic: The Messy Women in Jesus’ Genealogy
Facilitator: Cynthia Keen
Book: What’s She Doing Here by Susan Tyner can be ordered through pcabookstore.com for $16.99 +SH
Men’s Ministry:
Career Group: Sunday evening Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, 5726 Jones Valley Drive each Sunday at 5:30 PM.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Bud Lancaster, Collins Bailey, Ramona Edwards, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, and Elizabeth Holton. Additional details may be found in the Ministries/Prayer Requests section of the church website.
Expecting: Please pray for the Butlers (February); the Guytons (April).
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 by clicking HERE.
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