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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
Well. . . let’s try that sermon from Colossians 2:11-15 one more time!
After completing the introduction last week (and then suddenly shutting things down for the day!), I hope to actually get into and complete the sermon this week, the Lord willing. Again, I am so very sorry for all of the commotion I created last Sunday, and I trust that this week’s message will be both longer and less tumultuous!
In this inspired word from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the believers in Colossae, we discover the liberating truth that our Lord Jesus Christ is enough! If we have Him as our Savior, by His grace through faith in Him alone, then we have all we need! And upon the basis of all that He has accomplished on our behalf, as so wonderfully set forth in these verses, we also discover the unshakable foundation for the assurance of our salvation and joy.
Thank you for your prayers as we prepare to come before our Sovereign King to worship Him and to hear His blessed Word proclaimed.
Sunday School Begins on Sunday September 9 at 9:15 AM
Our Fall Semester of Sunday school starts two weeks from this Sunday, on September 9. As always, there is something for every age. Below is the line-up for Children through Adults, as well as a list of the teachers so that you may lift them up in your prayers:
Children & Youth Sunday School Classes and Teachers
Toddlers: Toddler Moms
PreK/Kindergarten: Penny and Stanley Gibson (sub Erin Bower)
1st /2nd Grades: Amanda and Normal Dean (sub Michael Stafford)
3rd/4th/5th Grades: Leslie and John Jeffery (sub Amy Drown)
Middle School: Wayne and Cindy Johnson
High School: Glen Doughty (sub Tyler Pimental). . . This class meets in the Church house upstairs.
Adult Sunday School Classes and Teachers
The Adults will have two classes to choose from:
How Long O Lord?–This Sunday school study, team taught by Matthew Elliott and Daron Drown, focuses in on the reality and inevitability of suffering in the life of the Christian. Following portions of D.A. Carson’s book, How Long O Lord?, the lessons will trace several themes, topics, and reflections on the difficulties we face as disciples of Christ. This study will build a Biblical framework for suffering, address difficult topics such as grief and death, answer objections regarding the problem of pain, and encourage the believer to live out their suffering in light of eternity. This Sunday school will meet in the church house on the first floor. Book purchases are not necessary.
Taking God at His Word–This is a study of the doctrine of Scripture, and will be based on the book by Kevin DeYoung, Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me. The class will be team taught by Mike and the Session, and will cover topics such as the necessity of the Word, the clarity of Scripture, why the Word is our final authority on all matters of life and faith, and what these affirmations mean in practical terms. This study will be held in the Worship Center.
I love you all with all my heart!
Mike
Upcoming Events:
August 26, 4:30 PM – Youth Group at Church
August 28, 10 AM – Senior Fellows visit the North Alabama Railroad Museum
August 29, 11:30 AM – Women’s Ministry Fall Bible Studies Kickoff Lunch at home of Christina Bagdazian
September 4, 9 AM – Senior Fellows Breakfast at Church House
September 4, 9 AM – Mother’s Morning Bible Study at Church
September 4, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study at Church
September 5, 10 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study at Church
September 6, 11:30 AM – Women’s Ministry Potluck Lunch and Timbers Edge Clubhouse
September 12, 6:30 PM – Parenting Small Groups
September 16, 12 PM – Second Sunday Fellowship Lunch
September 18, 9 AM – Senior Fellows visit Larry’s Gun and Pawn
September 19, 6 PM – Diaconate Meeting
September 21, 6 PM – Women’s Ministry Fall Conference Day One
September 22, 9 AM – Women’s Ministry Fall Conference Day Two
September 23, 5 PM – Nursery Families Fellowship at Church House
Order of Worship:
You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here
If you’d like to sing the songs with your family beforehand, the songs for this week are:
I Sing the Almighty Power of God – Hymn 119 v.1-3
We Will Feast in the House of Zion
Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Hymn 457, all 3 verses
Announcements:
Summer Schedule: Christ Presbyterian is on Summer Schedule. There will be no Sunday School, and regularly scheduled bible studies for men, women, and youth are on hiatus. Fellowship will be each Sunday at 10 AM, with worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Regular weekly activities will resume the first full week of September, with Sunday School resuming on September 9.
Children’s Ministry: Please finalize registration for all of our young people for Sunday School which begins September 9th. If you have an infant to 12th grader, please fill out the form for each of your children so that I can begin working on class breakouts, room assignments and materials.
Also for our member mothers, please sign up to work/greet in the baby nursery this fall. Y’all know the drill. Visitors, we want you to come and be in worship so no need to sign up just yet 🙂
Finally, Sunday school teacher/sub kick-off THIS Sunday, 8/26, at 9:15 a.m. in the education wing. Ashley will be going over room assignments, handing out materials and going over our Child Protection Policy. Anyone teaching/subbing or planning to be involved in leading Children’s activities this year, please come for a brief meeting/overview of our policies.
Helpful Links:
Infant to 12th Grade Registration Form
Parenting Small Groups Registration Form
Fall Programs 2018 Dates & Contact Info
New Members Meal: We have an opportunity to serve our visitors that have showed an interest in membership The next class is being offered September 9. We will be feeding them a meal after class and I am including a link below for help and food needs we have. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact S’ine Trent at 256-426-2980 or Pat Galecki at 256-244-0612. Thank you in advance for being willing to serve!
Alleluia Choir: Music activities for Second through Sixth graders begins on September 9, meeting Sundays from 4:00 – 4:45 pm in the Music Room of the Church House. Please register by sending names with this year’s grade levels to acbarts@hotmail.com by August 31 so that music materials will be ready on time.
Youth Group: We will start meeting up again on Sunday, August 26th at the Church Fellowship Hall. The times will be from 4:30-6:30 pm and this will be for students ages 13-18 years of age. We ask that those who attend be at least 13 years of age due to the content of some of the discussions and the wide age range in the group.
Women’s Ministry: There are several upcoming Women’s Ministry events:
– On August 29th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm there will be a kick off luncheon for the Fall Bibles Studies at the home of Christine Bagdazian. 2614 Legacy Preserve Dr. Brownsboro AL 35741
– The next Women’s Monthly Lunch is September 6 at 11:30 AM at the Timbers Edge clubhouse. Contact Pat Galecki (countrypat055@gmail.com) for more information.
– The Tuesday Morning Mom’s Bible Study will begin on September 4 from 9-11:30 AM at the church. Childcare will be provided. Contact Amy Schnorrenberg (amyschnorrenberg@icloud.com) for more information.
– The Tuesday Night Women’s Bible Study will begin on September 4 from 6-7:30 PM at the church. The topic is Jen Wilkin’s God of Creation, book and video series (books can be ordered through Lifeway.com website for $12.99). Contact Denise Scrip (denise.scrip@gmail.com) for more information.
– The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study will begin on September 5 from 10-11:30 AM at the church. The topic is Jen Wilkin’s God of Creation, book and video series (books can be ordered through Lifeway.com website for $12.99). Contact Denise Scrip (denise.scrip@gmail.com) for more information.
– Only two weeks left to Sign up for the OPEN HEART+OPEN HOME. Women’s Conference. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for fun fellowship and inspiration focused on the art of hospitality You will learn all kinds of practical and very doable information that will enhance your ability to minister to your family and others.
Senior Fellows: On Tuesday, August 28 at 10:00 AM the Senior Fellows will visit the North Alabama Railroad Museum at 694 Chase Rd. N.E, Huntsville. To carpool, meet at the Church at 9:30 AM. The Fellows will go to lunch afterwards. On Tuesday, September 4 at 9:00 AM the Senior Fellows will enjoy breakfast, fellowship and a devotional at the Church House. Guests are welcome. Finally, on Tuesday, September 18, the Senior Fellows will visit Larry’s Gun and Pawn at 2405 Memorial Parkway SW for defensive training. We will arrive about 9 AM. Meet at the church at 8:15 if you want to carpool. Visitors are welcome Lunch will follow at about 11:30. For more information contact David O’Neil or Joe Sims.
Parenting Small Groups: 14 Gospel Principles
What?
Be sure to mark your calendars for this Fall’s parenting small group! We will use Paul Tripp’s 14 Gospel Principles of Parenting and cover an array of topics related to Gospel-centered parenting. The study and group discussion will center around how to be an ambassador for Christ to your children as you seek to faithful in your calling as a parent. Book purchases are not required, but are encouraged. As we will not cover all the book chapters during the Fall gatherings, owning the book will provide you an opportunity afterwards to continue your reading and thoughtful consideration of your calling as a parent. Hard copies can be purchased online for roughly $20, $12 for those who prefer Kindle reading. Please feel the latitude to contact Matthew Elliott in the event book purchases are out of your current family budgeting.
Who?
The small group is for anyone interested in issues related to raising children. Though the topic is on parenting, all of the church covenant community is encouraged to consider participating: nesters, empty nesters, single adults, and hopeful nesters, each have a role to play in nurturing our covenant children.
When?
Small groups will begin on Wednesday, September 12th! Concluding on Wednesday, October 24th, the groups will be each Wednesday night – the exception being October 10th, which is Fall break. The six meetings will begin around 6:30 and wrap up about 8pm.
Where?
The group(s) will be in CPC member’s homes. The locale, number of groups and group size will be determined upon the conclusion of sign-ups!
How?
To sign up, please follow the link: https://goo.gl/forms/
Other Info?
Childcare will be as needed, provided at the locate of each small group. In the event there are too many children for a particular location, CPC can financially assist those who might need to have childcare in their home during the time of the small group. Please discuss with your small group leader to arrange childcare.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Matthew Elliott: matthew@christpreshamptoncove.
Thank you!
Care Center Needs Volunteers to Tutor and Mentor Students: The Care Center in New Hope is seeking volunteers to tutor and mentor children at Madison County Elementary, New Hope Elementary, New Hope High School, and Owens Cross Roads Elementary schools. Volunteer tutors are asked to serve at least 30 minutes one time each week. Volunteer mentors are asked to meet with a student during lunch time one time each week. If you would like to volunteer to help one of these students, contact Andrea Bridges (abridges@thecare-center.org) at the Care Center or for more information contact Norman Dean or Joe Sims.
Second Sunday Fellowship Lunch:
Starting Sept. 16th: Christ Pres. Second Sunday Fellowship Lunches
**because of the new member class on Sept. 9, meals begin on Sept. 16 (subsequent dates are the second Sunday of the month unless noted otherwise)
When: Immediately after worship ends, please join us for lunch!
Where: In and around the fellowship hall
Who: Everyone is invited to attend! A suggested donation of $5.00 per person/$20 max per family to help offset cost of food. Children under 5 and visitors eat free.
What: September menu: Loaded Baked Potato Bar/Drinks/Dessert
Please make plans to join us September 16th!
If interested in helping please contact: Denise & Jeff Brown niniandjb@gmail.com or 256-698-0475 call or text
Nursery Families Fellowship: There will be a fellowship event for families with children in the nursery on September 23 from 5 to 7 PM. For more information contact Norman Dean.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Andy Trent, Debbie Hill, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Bereavement: Please pray for Megan Brown, whose mother died this week.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliott family, expecting in September, and the Ely family, expecting in November.
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).
Emails:
general inquiries: admin@
benevolence needs and prayer: deacons@
men’s ministry: men@
women’s ministry: women@
children’s ministry: children@
youth ministry: youth@
senior fellows: seniorfellows@
Address:
288 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763