Sermon Preview:
Dear Church family,
Apparently someone is sending out an email using a phony email address in my name to many in our church. Please disregard this email. I am making efforts to stop this fraudulent use of my identity. Any emails that come to you from me will not come from a gmail account. Thank you for your understanding!
Also, let me take this opportunity to ask you to pray for Matthew as he preaches in my absence on Sunday, and for Jim as he leads worship and communion. I am also very appreciative of Dr. Bud for teaching our Sunday School class for us.
Carol and I arrived safely at Joe and Jen’s home and we are enjoying the blessing of our newest grandchild, James. Thank you for your prayers while we are away!
I love you all so much and pray for you constantly,
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. Masks are not required if you are maintaining social distance, but are welcome. 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.
Church Work Day:
We will have Church Work Day 8 AM – Noon, Saturday, October 24. The purpose is to perform needed landscaping and cleaning at the Church and Church House. While doing this, we will have a great time of fellowship. We need the help of about 30 adults and teens to help with this job. We also need tools.
Please sign up in the narthex to help and bring needed tools or send sign up email to Joe Sims at: vegeman1966@gmail.com
We will maintain social distancing and provide sanitary snacks (packaged and bottled water).
If the weather is bad, our backup Work Day will be Saturday, November 7.
Men’s Ministry:
Men’s book study of Calvin’s Institutes resumes on Sept 8th. We meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00-7:15 AM at Blue Plate on Governors Dr. All men are welcome to join us in building friendships as we discuss our lives in Christ at a practical level. If interested, please contact darondrown@gmail.com
Senior Fellows:
Senior Fellows will begin meeting in person at 9 AM, Tues, Oct 6 for Bible Study/ Breakfast at the Church. We will wear masks, safe distance and use no touch food service. We will continue our on going Bible Study Series (What is Reformed theology?), also zooming for those who cannot attend. All are welcome. Please let us know if you will attend at: cpcseniorfellows@gmail.com
Topics: Oct 6 – Faith Alone (Part 2)
Oct 13 – Covenant
Oct 20 – Total Depravity (Part 1)
Oct 27 – Total Depravity (Part 2)
Nov 3 – Unconditional Election
Nov 10 – Limited Atonement
Nov 17 – Irresistible Grace
Nov 24 – Perseverance of the Saints
Women’s Ministry:
Therefore, here is the Current information regarding our Bible Studies this Fall. The three studies will be listed below.
Tuesday Morning Study facilitated by Amy Schnorrenberg
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Christ Pres
Topic: Marriage
Speaker: Video series by Paul Tripp
Childcare: Will be provided and currently in the planning stages
Contact person: Amy Schnorrenberg
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Time: 10am -1130am
Place: Christ Pres Fellowship Hall
Topic: Pilgrim’s Progress (Penguin Classics )
( book can order through Amazon.com for $10.79 )
Speaker: Video series by Derek Thomas (Ligonier Ministry)
Contact person: Mary Lee McKee
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Time: 6pm – 730pm
Place: Christ Pres Fellowship Hall
Topic: Pilgrim’s Progress (Penguin Classics)
( book can be ordered through Amazon.com for $10.79 )
Speaker: Video series by Derek Thomas (Ligonier Ministry)
Contact person: Denise Scrip
For the two Wednesday Women’s studies I am in the process of learning how to incorporate a Zoom Meeting process for those who don’t feel comfortable meeting in person but still want to participate. I will let you know if and when it becomes available.
Children’s Ministry:
Please help our young families by volunteering to serve in the toddler nursery on Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:30. We welcome any adult and teen over 12 (with an adult). We need lots of help! You may sign up HERE.
Remember, our baby nursery will remain closed through December.
Youth:
Youth Group meets again on Sunday, October 11 at 4:30 at the Church house.
Church Work Day
We have been coordinating with Joe Sims regarding the church work day, which will be on Saturday, October 24th. We would love to see youth and their dads come on out and help! There is a good bit of work to be done in the upkeep of our church grounds. Please consider making this a service opportunity for you and your kids! Further information to follow regarding times and sign ups.
Take care and enjoy the weekend!
Matthew K Elliott
Career/Singles:
The career/singles group will resume meeting on September 13th at 5:30 at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, for a time of fellowship and spiritual encouragement. More details to follow.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Lincoln Ely, Rich Bagdazian, Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, Larrabee Kirkland, Elizabeth Holton, and Nolan Osmer.
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); Amos and Jessica Williams (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); Gannon Miles (seminary student); 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