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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
By the time you read this note Carol and I will be headed out on the road for a few days of vacation. We are so very thankful for the time off that you have made available to us, and we look forward to the spiritual and physical recharge that such an opportunity affords.
As he has done so faithfully many times before, Rev. Jim Daughtry will be filling our pulpit in my absence this coming Sunday. Jim will be preaching a sermon from Proverbs 3:1-12 entitled, “A Father’s Wise Counsel.” I hope you will prepare your hearts for worship by reading this passage, and by praying fervently for Jim as he comes to preach the Word to us.
Looking ahead, on Sunday November 25 I will continue our look at Colossians 3:16 and the subject of the Church’s singing. And then on Sunday December 2 we will begin our 2018 Advent emphasis leading up to the celebration of the day of our Lord’s birth. This year our Advent preaching series will be based upon Matthew’s record of the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. I’ll say more about this series a bit later.
Finally, don’t forget that this Sunday is the last day for you to submit nominations for the Offices of Deacon and Ruling Elder (and just to clarify, any men who are nominated and eventually elected to Church Office will come alongside those already serving).
I love you all so much and will miss you while we are away these days. But you are always on my heart and in my prayers!
In His grace,
Mike
Upcoming Events:
November 18, 4 PM – Alleluia Choir at Church House
November 20, 9 AM – Mother’s Morning Bible Study at Church
November 20, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study at Church
November 21, 10 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study at Church
November 29, 6 AM – Men’s Morning Bible Study at Church
December 3, 9 AM – Senior Fellows Bags of Blessings at The CARE Center
December 4, 9 AM – Senior Fellows Breakfast at the Church House
December 9, 12 PM – Second Sunday Fellowship Lunch
December 9, 4:30 PM – Youth Group at Church
December 10, 9 AM – Senior Fellows visit to Tutt Fann Veterans’ Home
December 16, 6 PM – Christmas Program
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:
Spirit of The Living God – Hymn 726
My Jesus, I Love Thee – Hymn 648 v.1,2 4
Have Thine Own Way – Hymn 688 v.1-4
Victory In Jesus
Announcements:
Nomination Forms for Deacon and Elder Elections: Forms are available in the Narthex. Please submit your nominations by November 18. Place you completed form in one of the offering boxes.
Nursery Help: We need help in the nursery for the rest of the year. If you can sign up, please use the following link, or see Ashley Turnbull.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054baea92da7fb6-baby
Alleluia Choir: Alleluia Choir meets today from 4:00-4:45 pm in the Church House. All second graders through age 12 are encouraged to join us.
Senior Fellows: The Senior Fellows have three events coming up in December. First, on Dec. 3 at 9 AM the Senior Fellows will participate in Bags of Blessings at The CARE Center in New Hope. It will be in new building behind the Post Office, which is down the street/around the curve from the old building. Second, they will have breakfast at the church house on Dec. 4 at 9 AM. Finally, they will visit the Floyd E. “Tutt” Fann Veterans’ Home on Dec. 10 at 9 AM. It’s located at 2701 Meridian St. Optional, bring gifts including FULL-SIZE CANDY BARS (THEIR FAVORITE BINGO PRIZE!!), LOTION, BODYWASH, DEODORANT, TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSHES, SHAMPOO. ELECTRIC RAZORS, UNDERSHIRTS, SWEATSUITS, LOUNGE PANTS, TUBE/CREW LENGTH SOCKS (BLACK OR WHITE), DIABETIC SOCKS, HANDKERCHIEFS, MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS, RADIO/CD PLAYERS, LITTLE DEBBIE SNACKS, SMALL BAGS OF CHIPS/CRACKERS, SODAS). They will have lunch afterwards
Youth Group: We will meet again on Sunday, December 9 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, there is a winter retreat coming up, and you can get more info by clicking here.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Larrabee Kirkland, Leanne Brackin, Cynthia Dent, Philip Jones’ mother, 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