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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Before I introduce Sunday’s Sermon, I want to share some very important information with you regarding our Ministry Coordinators who so faithfully and selflessly serve our Lord and His Church.
Below you will see the names of those who direct our various ministries, as well as their specific areas of responsibility. We hope this will not only assist you in your faithful prayers for them and for the Church, but will also make it easier for you to communicate with them as they seek to serve our people in these special ways.
These dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ are here to help you. And should you have any questions about these specific areas of ministry, or if would like to know more about how you may be involved, please contact them directly.
And in addition to these servants of our Lord listed below, please remember to pray for and appreciate the faithful work of Jack Cooper our Church Administrator, and Al Bart our Facilities Director.
Ministry Coordinators
Christ Presbyterian Church
(Listed alphabetically)
Jan Bailey
- CPC Wedding Coordinator. Director for Wedding Ceremonies at CPC.
Jeff and Denise Brown
- Fifth Sunday Church-Wide Lunch Coordinators: Fifth Sunday Fellowship Lunches During the School Year.
Ken Burnett
- CPC Missionary, Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (North Alabama): FCA Camps and Outreach Events, and FCA Discipleship and Evangelistic Training for CPC Youth.
- Assistant to the Pastor and Session for the Care of Youth and Families.
- Teacher for CPC High School Youth Bible Studies (Grades 9-12).
Alan Cockrell
- CPC Disaster Relief Coordinator: Liaison to PCA Mission to North America Disaster Relief Ministry.
Mark Cooper
- Men’s Ministries Coordinator: CPC Men’s Bible Studies, Retreats, Fellowships, and Special Events.
Rev. Jim and Sharon Daughtry
- Single’s Ministry Coordinators: CPC Single’s Bible Studies, Fellowships, and Events.
Matthew Elliott (Ruling Elder)
- Pastoral Assistant for Counseling Ministries.
- Youth Ministries Coordinator: CPC Youth Calendar of Events, Youth Sunday School, Youth Fellowships and Retreats, Youth Parent’s Events, and PCA and Providence Presbytery Youth Events.
Donna Henry and Virdia Jastrebski
- Women’s Flower Guild Coordinators: Worship Center Flowers, and Flowers for Hospitalized and Bereaved Members.
Erica McNeese
- Ministry Meals Coordinator: Meals for Recently Hospitalized Members and New Births.
Scott Schnorrenberg
- Worship Music Coordinator: Worship Team Leader, and Congregational Music for Lord’s Day Services.
Denise Scrip
- Women’s Ministries Coordinator: CPC Women’s Bible Studies, Fellowships, Dinners, Special Events, and Retreats.
Joe Sims
- Senior Fellows Coordinator: CPC Senior Men’s Bible Study, Fellowship Events, and Ministry/Outreach Projects.
S’ine Trent
- Meal Coordinator for New Members/Inquirers Class. Meals for Quarterly CPC Membership Classes.
Ashley Turnbull
- Nursery and Children’s Ministries Coordinator: Nursery and Children’s Sunday School, Childcare for Worship, Fellowships, Parent’s Events, Vacation Bible School and Other Children’s Events.
- Church Hostess: Church-Wide Fellowships, Picnics, and Meals.
Sunday’s message will once again be based upon 1 Peter 4:12-13, as well as Colossians 1:24. From these inspired passages of Scripture we will probe the mystery of how, in our present afflictions, we “ share Christ’s sufferings” (1 Peter 4:13).
This intriguing phrase will tell us two things about our life ‘under the cross.’
First, we have been called to walk the same pathway of affliction that our Lord walked, especially as we approach His Second Advent. And secondly, because of our faith-union with Christ, we are never alone in our afflictions.
I love you all so much, and I can’t wait to see you on Sunday!
Mike
Announcements:
COVID-19 Message:
For those of you who are attending worship in person on Sunday morning, please practice social distancing as much as you are able and observe the pew markers so that we may keep a safe, 6-ft between families. During this time, we will not have nursery or fellowship time with food and drink. If any family member has been sick, or you have a pre-existing condition, please consider staying home and joining us by watching the recorded service when it is sent out. The Session has asked all congregants, out of love for one another, to wear a mask throughout our worship service if you are able. We hope and pray that if you have any needs, you will let a staff member or deacon know so that we can serve you well during this trying time.
Message from your Diaconate:
As we continue through this difficult time, if you have needs of any kind, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Diaconate. We’re eager to help you or to find someone who can. This is one of the main reasons the church has deacons, to make sure that congregational needs are being met. Please remember that your Diaconate and Session are praying for you, and we’re here to help however we can.
Senior Fellows:
The Senior Fellows began a new weekly Bible study on Tuesday, July 21 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. We use the Zoom virtual meeting application to study Building a Christian Conscience by R.C. Sproul, and the topic is The Razor’s Edge. Church members are welcome to join us. For further information, email us at seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org.
Future topics include:
Aug. 4 – “The Distortion of Lawlessness”
Aug. 11 – “The Degrees of Sin”
Aug. 18 – “The Creation of Ordinances”
Aug. 25 – “The Question of Conscience”
Parenting Conference:
Please save the dates of August 28th and 29th for our parenting conference! Our guest speaker is John Perritt, current director of resources for Reformed Youth Ministries. Please mark your calendars for a Friday evening/Saturday morning event to consider how we might better disciple our children in today’s challenging culture. Further details will be forthcoming. For questions, please contact Matthew Elliott at matthew@christpreshamptoncove.org.
Psummer Psalms:
Announcing our 3rd year of Psummer Psalms! Everyone, young and old, is invited to memorize one entire Psalm this summer. Then join us for a recitation and light dinner at church on Sunday afternoon, Aug 16. Recitation can be individual, or together in a group or family. New this year: a trophy t-shirt for anyone who recites an entire Psalm from memory! If interested, email darondrown@gmail.com for periodic encouragement and accountability.
Children’s Ministry:
Women’s, Career/Singles, and Youth Ministries:
Ministry activities have been canceled pending the virus quarantine. Check this space for rescheduled events.
Men’s Studies:
The weekly Men’s study of John Calvin’s Institutes is meeting via Zoom, contact Daron Drown for details.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, John Baxter, Bill Cowley, Larrabee Kirkland, Elizabeth Holton, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Libertos, expecting in August, and the Elys, expecting in September.
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); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky and Alaina Garcia (church plant in Canada); Dieter Paulson (church plant in Scottsboro, AL); The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center.
Online Donations:
If you would like to give to Christ Presbyterian, you can do so at the following link:
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