Announcements – November 17, 2023

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

I would bet that a good many of you have seen that TV commercial now airing on one of the cable networks that advertises a new book by a much respected pastor and Bible teacher.  The ad for the book depicts what is commonly known as ‘the rapture of the Church.’ It shows scenes of people, believers in Christ, suddenly disappearing into thin air. You see this happening on the streets, in the airport, and at places of work.  Millions of Christians gone in the blink of an eye, and unbelievers left behind, only to wonder what had just happened.

The advertisement, and the book, sets forth what a very large segment of Christians believe will happen one day, perhaps even this day.  And the Biblical foundation for this much treasured belief is to be found in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.  But, as compelling and attractive as this concept is (that the Church will be taken away from earth secretly, thereby missing the ‘Great Tribulation’), we must ask whether or not such a view is really supported by Scripture.

This Sunday, we will explore together this passage from Paul’s First Letter to the Thessalonians.  And, as the Spirit of the Lord helps us, we will seek the truth about a glorious Day yet ahead for all who belong to Jesus.

I love you all so very much!

Mike

November Sunday Fellowship Lunch – Please join us TODAY after worship for a wonderful meal and fellowship.

Children’s Ministry
• Parents’ Night Out – December 9th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Register your children on Church Center.
• Nursery – The fall quarter nursery sign up is now out. Please see the link in the email sent recently. Please contact Amanda Dean with questions.

Youth Ministry
• Youth Roots Retreat – The annual presbytery youth Roots retreat will be on January 19th – 21st at CamptoknowHim. Please contact Matthew Elliott for details and registration.

Women’s Ministry
• Senior Sisters exercise class meets Mondays at the church, 10-11:30am
• Monthly lunch 1st Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11
• Save the date for Women’s Christmas dinner, Wednesday, December 6th, at Huntsville Country Club from 6-8pm.

Men’s Ministry
• Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, Dec. 5th.
• Men’s Friday Bible Study – Meets Fridays at 11:30am at the church.

Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 pm.

See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events.

PRAYER REQUESTS Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Bill Cowley, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York

Expecting – Please pray for the Stephens (missionaries to Thailand) due in February and the Beams due in 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 and Marty Paulson (church plant in Scottsboro, AL)
• The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center