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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
Our slow, but I pray edifying, walk through Colossians 3:12-17 continues this coming Lord’s Day as we examine verse 13. In this verse, the Apostle Paul exhorts us to both bear with each other, and to forgive one another in the very way that we have each experienced these blessings in our Lord Jesus.
Another way to consider this verse is to recognize its connection to what has preceded it. As we have seen, in verse 12, Paul has commanded the Lord’s people to “put on” the new ‘clothes’ of their new life in Christ—a new wardrobe consisting of five blessed virtues that are to be on display within the Church as we relate to one another. In verse 13, we will learn how these five virtues are put into practical action. Namely, when we “put on” our new clothing, we should find ourselves more readily “bearing with one other and forgiving each other,” and in this beautiful way we display the reality and transforming power of the Gospel!
We will also give some serious consideration to what these two actions, “bearing” and “forgiving,” mean and require. I hope you will be able to reflect once again on this amazing passage (3:12-17) as you prepare your heart for worship!
Don’t forget, we will have our Second Sunday Fellowship Lunch immediately after worship!!
I love you all more than I could ever express!
Mike
Upcoming Events:
October 14, 12 PM – Second Sunday Fellowship Lunch
October 14, 4:30 PM – Youth Group at Church
October 16, 9 AM – Mother’s Morning Bible Study at Church
October 16, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study at Church
October 17, 10 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study at Church
October 17, 6:30 PM – Parenting Small Groups
October 17, 6 PM – Diaconate Meeting
October 18, 6 AM – Men’s Morning Bible Study at Church
October 18, 10 AM – Senior Fellows outing to Mentone
October 18, 6 PM – Women’s Quarterly Dinner at home of Margaret Morrow
October 20, 8 AM – Church Work Day
October 21, 2 PM – Ely Baby Shower at Walker Home
October 21, 6 PM – Music Program
October 28, 4 PM – Alleluia Choir at Church House
November 1, 11:30 AM – Women’s Ministry Potluck Lunch and Timbers Edge Clubhouse
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:
Sweet Comfort
Abide With Me
Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross – Hymn 264, all 4 verses
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Hymn 296, vs 1,3,6
Announcements:
Alleluia Choir: Choir will not meet on October 14 or 21, but will continue Sunday October 28 from 4:00 – 4:45 pm in the Music Room of the Church House.
Youth Group: We will meet again on Sunday, October 14 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.
Also of interest to the youth, Westminster Presbyterian is hosting our 2nd annual youth event at Monte Sano on Nov 3rd from noon til sunset. Last year we had about 80 students from 5 churches. Its a great chance for us to work together to have a large youth event. The event is 12-sunset – but as long as you say Westminster at the gate – FREE ADMISSION. So families can come and explore all day if you wish.
Senior Fellows: On Thursday, October 18, the Senior Fellows and wives plan an outing to Mentone hosted by Juergen and Nancy Haukohl. The outing will begin at 10:00 AM and will include refreshments at the Haukohl cottage, a stroll by local sites, a visit to DeSoto Falls and lunch at The Green Leaf Grill. Meet at the church at 8:00 if you want to carpool.
Church Work Day: Church Work Day will be 8 AM – Noon, Saturday, Oct 20. We will enjoy great fellowship while performing perform needed indoor and outdoor maintenance. Sign up today in the narthex to help and bring tools. If the weather is bad, the backup day is Saturday, Oct 27.
Ely Baby Shower: Please join us for a baby shower honoring Megan Ely as she anticipates the arrival of baby Grant! RSVP here http://evite.me/veB7gnDfDu See Amanda Dean if you’d like to help.
Music Program: There will be a special offering of music on Oct. 21 at 6 pm in recognition of Reformation Day. Our music team, along with Dr Carol Bart and Rich Bagdazian, will lead us in a selection of hymns that bring to light the rich history of the Reformed faith in a time of congregational singing. In addition, a variety of special selections will be presented by musicians in our congregation. Join us for this special evening and invite a neighbor! A Nursery is provided.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Joanna Hill, Stewart King, Andy Trent, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for 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@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs: benevolence@christpreshamptoncove.org
counsel and ministry needs: matthew@christpreshamptoncove.org
men’s ministry: men@christpreshamptoncove.org
women’s ministry: women@christpreshamptoncove.org
children’s ministry: children@christpreshamptoncove.org
youth ministry: youth@christpreshamptoncove.org
senior fellows: seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org
Address:
288 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763