Announcements – August 9, 2024

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My Beloved Ones in Christ Jesus,
You’ve likely heard someone say to another person, normally in the midst of a conflict, ‘Stop being such a baby!’  To be honest (and to my shame!), I’ve been told that very thing more than once in my life. In such a context, being a ‘baby’ is not a good thing.
It is also true that in reference to our lives as believers, being like a baby is likewise frowned upon, given the many New Testament exhortations to grow in Christian maturity.
However, there is a sense in which being a baby is not only a good thing, it is essential for us as Christians!
In 1 Peter 2:1-3, the Apostle Peter sets forth this most puzzling truth:  In order to “grow up into salvation,” we must be like “newborn infants.”  It appears, then, that there is a situation when being such a baby is actually commanded of us!
As we continue our sermon series this Lord’s Day on ‘The Gracious Commands of the Gospel,’ we will examine Peter’s perplexing exhortation to be like babies as we “long for the pure spiritual milk” (v.2).
I can’t wait to gather with you before our gracious Heavenly Father on Sunday, not only to worship Him, but to probe the wonders and mysteries of His blessed Word!
You are my joy and my delight, and I love you all so dearly,
Mike


ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Members Class – The next New Members Class will be on Sunday, September 29, 2-5pm with dinner served at 5pm. This class must be completed prior to becoming a member. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

Children’s Ministry – Sunday School begins on Sept. 8th. Please complete online registration through Church Center for your children and youth.

Women’s Ministry
• This fall we will continue our family forums, focusing on fellowship and teaching for our moms with elementary-aged children and younger. Our date this month is Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffery.
• Fall Bible Studies are set to resume September 10th & 11th.
-Tuesday mornings, 9:30am at the church with Amy Schnorrenberg  studying “Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make” by Paul David Tripp (childcare provided).
-Tuesday evenings, 6:00pm at Timbers Edge Clubhouse with Cynthia Keen studying “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin.
-Wednesday mornings, 10:00am at the church with Kathy Cooper studying “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin.
• Women’s monthly luncheon is held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.
• Senior Sisters monthly meeting is on the third Thursday from 10-11:30am.
• Senior Sisters weekly exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.

Men’s Ministry
• Men’s Friday Bible study resumes on Friday, September 13 from 11:30am – 12:30pm, continuing the study of The Revelation.
• Starting September 3rd, we’ll have a men’s devotion/prayer time for young and mid-career men at the office of Paul Matheny on Tuesdays at 6:30am.
• Senior Fellows – Next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, September 3rd.
• Summer Book Study – “The Gathering Storm – Secularism, Culture and the Church” by Albert Mohler, Jr. meets at 9am on the following Wednesdays at the church: August 14, 28. Please contact Joe Sims with questions.

Career Ministry – Weekly fellowship and Bible study will resume Sunday, September 8th at 7:00pm at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry. The study book is “The Knowledge of the Holy” by A. W. Tozer. Contact Jim or Sharon for more information.

Church Ice Cream Social/Field Day – Please come and join us for ice cream and afternoon games on August 25th from 3-5pm.

Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center – Christ Pres is collecting items HPRC requested for their clients. A collection box is in the narthex with details. Contact Tina Alhorn with questions. 

See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Care and Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Ken Galecki (brother of Leon Galecki), Sonny Henry, Elizabeth Holton, and Steve Terry

Expecting – Please pray for the Thornhills due in September and the Kings due in October.

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
• Southside Presbyterian Church