Announcements – March 15, 2024

Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For the last several weeks, we have been carefully considering the amazing and brilliant vision of the Lord’s throne as described by Ezekiel.  We’ve tried to imagine the heavenly storm, the four living creatures, and the interlocking wheels of the chariot-throne upon which one “with a human appearance” is seated (1:26).  As we arrive at verse 28, Ezekiel finally tells in very plain and simple language what the vision was really all about: “Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.”
That word “glory” is obviously a word we encounter frequently in Scripture, and it certainly seems to be central to the Gospel message itself.  In fact, as theologian Dr. Christopher Morgan has observed, “The glory of God is interwoven throughout the Biblical story and forms the origin, content, and goal of the entire cosmic narrative.”
But what is “glory,” and more specifically, the “glory of the Lord”?
Well, if we stay tuned-in to the message of Ezekiel, the answer we seek will surely become clear.  And if Ezekiel’s reaction to this vision the divine glory is any clue (“I fell on my face”), then we are in for a blessed shock for sure!
What a great joy it will be to worship our glorious Lord together this Sunday!
I love you all so very much,
Mike

 

Good Friday and Easter Services
• We will have a Good Friday Service on March 29 at 6pm.
• On Easter we will have Sunday School and worship as normal.

Children’s Ministry
• Mark your calendars for VBS on June 10-13, 2024. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
• VBS volunteer meeting on April 7th at 3pm.

Youth Ministry
• Youth Fellowship meets tonight at the church from 4:30 to 6:30.

Women’s Ministry
• Tuesday morning study meets 9:30-11am at the church. Childcare provided. Study will not meet 3/12 and 3/26.
• Tuesday evening study meets at 6:00pm at the home of Cynthia Keen.
• Wednesday morning study in the Fellowship Hall from 10 to 11:30 am.
• Senior Sisters meet monthly on the third Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am.
• Senior Sisters exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.
• Monthly luncheon held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.
• Ladies Family Forum – March 27th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffrey. Geared toward ladies with elementary age children, the topic will be “What it Looks Like to Respect and Submit To Your Husband”.

Men’s Ministry
• Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 2nd.
• Men’s Lunchtime Book/Bible Study every Friday at 11:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall

Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 pm.

Bridal Shower – A bridal shower honoring Sarah Gibson will be held at the church on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4. 

PRAYER REQUESTS

Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Marilyn Calvert, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York
Expecting – Please pray for the Beams due in April and the Kings and the Thornhills due 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)
• Marcus and Jessica Nobles (RUF at Alabama A&M)
• Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA)
• Franky and Alaina Garcia (church plant in Canada)
• Dieter and Marty Paulson (church plant in Scottsboro, AL)
• The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
• Southside Presbyterian Church