Announcements – September 20, 2024

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Dear Ones in the Lord,
The “disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 21:20), the Apostle John, strongly exhorted Christians in the late first century to be careful to avoid gullibility as they encountered anyone allegedly preaching in the name of Christ:
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1).
As ominous and disturbing as those words must have been so long ago, they are to be received today with even deeper spiritual sobriety and alarm.
We live in an age when virtually anyone can construct a platform from which to give their version of the truth, and this is especially the case for those who are claiming to speak for God.  Even in John’s day, there was no lack of ‘Christian’ charlatans who were, in reality, agents of the “father of lies” (John 8:44) who proclaimed their devilish distortions of the Gospel in the name of Christ.  John’s inspired words also suggest that until our Lord returns this will be the case.  There will always be bogus preachers until we enter the New Jerusalem.
As we continue to reflect upon the words of Ezekiel 13, we will discover some critical Old Testament help in recognizing the “false prophets” who feverishly operate among us today. In the first sixteen verses of the chapter, the true prophet of God will reveal to us what the demonic counterfeit looks and sounds like. And then, he will announce the horrible fate that awaits all of them.
This coming Sunday, we will prayerfully consider the ancient words of Ezekiel that, because they are inspired and originate in the mind of our Lord and God, are very timely indeed!
I love you all so very much,
Mike


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meals and Fellowship
• Ministry Opportunity – Christ Pres is compiling a list of church members willing to invite fellow members, who will not be with family, into their homes to share Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners. If you are willing to serve as a host or have any questions, please contact Tina Alhorn (thealhorns@gmail.com).

Directory Pictures – If you need a picture for the church directory or would like to update your picture, Timothy & Tina Alhorn will be set up to take photographs in the narthex before the worship service.

Midweek Church Fellowship – Please join us for church-wide fellowship, dinner, and discipleship for all ages this Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the church. Dinner will be Lawler’s bbq. Adult discipleship classes include: (1) Gospel Implications for the Care of the Aged and (2) The Calling of One Another Ministry in the Local Church.

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.

Women’s Ministry
• Family Forum – Fellowship and teaching for our moms with elementary-aged children and younger will be Wednesday,October 16th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffery.
• Tuesday morning study meets at 9:30am at the church – “Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make” by Paul David Tripp (Childcare provided).
• Tuesday evening study meets at 6:00pm at Timbers Edge Clubhouse – “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin.
• Wednesday morning study meets at 10:00am at the church – “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
• A new ministry will be starting for the young men of Christ Pres in their late teens to early 30’s called the Junior Fellows. This will primarily be a fellowship group with activities about twice a month. Our first gathering is Friday, September 27th at 5pm for a game night and pizza at the Alhorn home. Contact DJ Alhorn for more details.
• Men’s Friday Bible study meets from 11:30am – 12:30pm studying The Revelation.
• Men’s devotion/prayer time for young and mid-career men meets at the office of Paul Matheny on Tuesdays at 6:30am. Please contact Adam Turnbull for details.
• Senior Fellows – Next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 1st.

Youth Ministry – Sunday night youth fellowship this Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the church house.

Career Ministry – The career group weekly fellowship and Bible study meets on Sundays at 7pm, at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry. The current study is “The Knowledge of the Holy” by A. W. Tozer. Contact Jim or Sharon for details, or with any 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, Joe Prinzinger (father of Joseph Prinzinger), Joe Sims, 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
• Adam & Lisa Venable (Southside Presbyterian Church)