Announcements – October 18, 2024

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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
One of the most important titles that our Savior gave Himself is that of “the good shepherd.”  We find this most comforting designation set forth in John 10:11– “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Perhaps there is no other image of our Savior more blessed than this one!  But have you ever wondered why Jesus used that tender symbol to picture His relationship to us who belong to Him? Well, the answer may surprise you!
This is where Sunday’s sermon passage from Ezekiel comes into play.  In Ezekiel 34:11-16, the Lord makes a promise to the captive Israelites that the prophet Ezekiel is to proclaim to them there in Babylon.  The opening words of this promise say it all:
“For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness” (vv. 11-12).
This is surely the Old Testament passage that Jesus had in mind when He called Himself the “good shepherd.”
On Sunday, we will explore this Old Testament prophecy further, and we will see even more of the glory and power of the One who is our great and good Shepherd!
Also on Sunday, it will be our delight to receive a report from one of our PCA missionaries.  Adair Evans is a missionary to Germany, and she will be with us this Lord’s Day to share with us more about God’s work in that country. You will have an opportunity to meet her before and after Sunday School, and after our morning worship as well.  Please pray for her as she comes to be with us.
I love you all so much!
Mike


ANNOUNCEMENTS

CPC Workday – Join us for our church workday next Saturday, October 26th from 8am-12pm. There is a list of tasks in the Narthex along with a sign-up sheet. For more information, please contact Kirk Bailey.

Midweek Church Fellowship – Please join us for church-wide fellowship, dinner, and discipleship for all ages this coming Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 at the church! Please look for the food sign up sent through email this week. 

Children’s Ministry
Thank you to all of the women who have given their time to serve our littles in the nursery! You are a blessing to them and their families. The new nursery volunteer sign up is now active and can be found in the email sent. You can also sign up in the narthex or contact Amanda Dean.

Women’s Ministry
• Tuesday morning study meets at 9:30am at the church (Childcare provided).
• Tuesday evening study meets at 6:00pm at the church.
• Wednesday morning study meets at 10:00am at the church.
• Women’s monthly luncheon is 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 Devotion/Prayer meets at the office of Paul Matheny on Tuesdays at 6:30am. If you would be interested in attending but would like a different day, or have any other questions, please contact Adam Turnbull for details.
• Men’s Friday Bible study meets from 11:30am – 12:30pm studying The Revelation.
• Junior Fellows – Next meeting will be rock climbing at High Point Fitness in Mid City tomorrow, October 19th at 10am with lunch to follow. Contact DJ Alhorn for details.
• Senior Fellows – Next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, November 5th.

Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 7pm.

Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoeboxes – We have a ministry opportunity to collect shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse through November 17th.  There is detailed information in the narthex with a sample shoebox.  For more information, contact Tina Alhorn.

Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center – HPRC is in desperate need of lady volunteer advocates. Volunteer application: https://huntsvilleprc.org/get-involved. Please contact Stefanie Miles with any questions.

Church Cookbook – Calling all cooks! We are collecting favorite recipes in order to create a church-wide cookbook. Submit your recipes to Tina Alhorn by Nov. 15th at thealhorns@gmail.com.

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

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)