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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

While each and every Lord’s Day is special, this coming Sunday is a big day for us as we begin our Fall Semester of Sunday School.  We are so thankful for the team of teachers and workers that are in place, ready to use their gifts for the glory of the Lord and the growth of His people!  All our classes start at 9:15 AM.

Here is the line-up for each of our classes and the names of the teachers so that you might keep them in your faithful prayers:

Babies: Nursery Staff
Toddlers: Paul and Rachel Matheny, Joey and Courtney McCool, and Faithann Gibson
Pre-K/Kindergarten: Stanley and Penny Gibson
1-2 Grade: Todd and Mollie Cranford, and Ollie Burton
3-5 Grade: John and Leslie Jeffery
6-8 Grade: Wayne and Cindy Johnson
9-12 Grade: Glen Doughty, and Tyler Pimental
Adult: Cliff Smith

As you pray for our Sunday School teachers and leaders, let me also ask that you pray for Denise Scrip. I am so thrilled to announce that Denise is our new Coordinator for Women’s Ministries. We are so thankful for her willingness to serve in this capacity, and I would ask that you join me in prayer for her as she assumes this responsibility.

Also this Sunday, we begin our Four-Week Men’s Fall Bible Study.  The men and young men of the Church will gather in the fellowship hall from 2:30 to 4:00 PM for the next four Sunday afternoons.  Our topic is ‘Maintaining our Moral Purity in an Impure World.’   I look forward with great excitement to this special time of fellowship and study with the brothers of the Church, particularly as we tackle such an important and relevant topic.

Finally, this coming Lord’s Day we will resume our sermon series entitled ‘Great Events in the History of Redemption.’ We will pick up the unfolding story of salvation with the Book of Judges.  You will likely remember that this Old Testament book is where we find that infamous and tragic description of the people of God who, at that time, had fallen far away from the Lord: “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes”–Judges 17:6. From the pages of this ancient, inspired book we will learn many practical and contemporary lessons about serving the Lord and being faithful disciples of our Savior and King. In preparation for this week and the sermons that will follow, I would encourage you to read Judges 1:1-2:23. And if you have a study Bible, take some time to read over the introduction to Judges to help you better understand the book’s background and setting.

We have so much to look forward to and to be thankful for!  And I can’t wait to see each of you this Sunday as we come together before our great and merciful King in worship!

I love you all with all my heart, and delight in serving our Lord with you,

Mike

Upcoming Events:

September 10, 9:15 AM -Sunday School resumes for all ages
September 10, 2:30 PM – Men’s Fall Study
September 12, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Study
September 13, 9 AM – Women’s Morning Study
September 14, 6 AM– Men’s Morning Bible Study
September 17, 4:30 PM – Youth Group
September 20, 12:00 PM – Senior Fellows visit to Lincoln Village
September 20, 6:00 PM – Diaconate meeting
September 24, 4:00 PM – Children’s Choir

Order of Worship:

You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here

The songs for this week are:

Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Give Reviving
Nothing But the Blood

Announcements:

Sunday School: Sunday School resumes this Sunday at 9:15 AM. There are classes for all ages. Please make plans to participate in this important opportunity for Bible Study and fellowship.

Texas: “If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”   Isaiah 58:10-12

Men’s Bible Study: The Fall Men’s Bible study will begin this Sunday at 2:30 PM at the church. The subject is maintaining purity. All men are encouraged to participate, and please invite guests.

Supper Club: Each fall we get together in small groups, typically about 8 people, to share meals together as a way to get to know one another better.  Here’s how it works:  We try to get together about four times between now and Christmas with each couple or single being responsible for coordinating one of the get-togethers.  We often will meet at the coordinator’s home with everyone bringing part of the meal.  But we’ve also done picnics or gone out to a restaurant after church or on a Friday or Saturday evening.  Keep it simple.  A pot of chili is great or hot dogs/hamburgers/pizza.  You don’t have to be a Christ Pres Member – everyone is welcome to participate.  We’ll have signup sheets in the narthex for the next two Sundays and then we’ll make group assignments.  Please consider joining us!  If you have any questions, contact Joe Fikes at 256-883-5281.

Senior Fellows: On Wednesday, September 20 the Senior Fellows will visit Lincoln Village Ministries located in a former textile mill area of Huntsville. This community helps project was started by Southwood PCA Church in the early 2000s. We will meet at 12:00 PM, in the Conference Room of Lincoln Academy, 1110 Meridian Street, Huntsville. Carpools will leave the Church at 11:15 AM. More information on Lincoln Village Ministries can be found at www.lincolnvillageministry.com. We will have a late lunch following the visit.

Music Time: We invite all Second through Sixth Graders to a new music group meeting upstairs in the Church House “Music Room,” beginning Sunday, September 24, 4:00-4:45 pm. Singing, hand chimes, hymn study and stories, music reading, and other musical activities will all be included in our brief time together. Please try to sign up by this Wednesday with Carol Bart at mailto:acbarts@hotmail.comso appropriate preparations can be completed.

Women’s Ministry Survey: Please take a moment to fill out a short survey that the Women’s Committee has created in order to better serve you. This is especially important for us to know if any of you would like to host, lead, or co-lead our various events. We are looking for those willing to serve in our ministry and for new ideas!

Women’s Ministry Survey

Email Sarah Burgess with any questions at scburgg@yahoo.com

Plug in by contacting any of our leaders as shown on the Christ Pres Ministry Webpage (Women, Flower Guild, Healing Hearts).

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nolan Osmer, Frances McQuay, George Boyd, John Baxter, Joyce Bosley, and Sondra Behmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Bryant family, expecting in December.
Bereavement: Please pray for Penny Gibson, whose sister Patti Carter died this week.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).