Announcements – September 13, 2024

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
Of the many things the Book of Ezekiel is known for, one of its most prominent themes is that of false prophecy and its judgment.  It may be the case that when most of us think of ‘false-prophets,’ we instinctively consider the troubling presence of the many bogus divine spokesman who plague the Church today: the prosperity preachers, the faith-healers, the grace-abusers, the rigid legalists, and the narcissists who are intent on enriching themselves with false promises of ease and a ‘gospel’ without a cross.
However, it may surprise you to know that false prophets have always accosted God’s people.  Wherever and whenever God’s Word is given, there is inevitably the satanic counter-offer of another word that is advertised as better, truer, and more enlightening.  We need only to trace the tragic narrative of Genesis 3:1-7 to make our point.
In Ezekiel 13, we discover that way back in the time of the exile (593 BC) there were plenty of false prophets around.  Their messages, while sounding plausible and positive, were nonetheless an abomination to the Lord and spiritually deadly for the Israelites. In the twenty-three verses of this chapter we find a blistering condemnation of Israel’s professional class of male prophets (vv. 1-16), and certain women who assumed positions of prophetic leadership and offered messages tainted with elements of sorcery (vv. 17-23).
This Sunday, our sermon text will come from Ezekiel 13:1-10, and we will take an initial look at the dangerous situation that had developed there in Babylon among the Israelite captives.  As always, there will be a most direct application to the New Testament Church, and especially to her preachers.
You will benefit from prayerfully familiarizing yourself with this chapter as we prepare to meet together before our Lord this Sunday.
I love you all, and pray for you constantly!
Mike


ANNOUNCEMENTS

Meals and Fellowship
• We invite you to coffee and refreshments while extending a welcoming word to any visitors joining us for worship starting at 10am in the narthex.
• Ministry Opportunity – With the holidays approaching, Christ Pres is compiling a list of church members willing to invite fellow members, who will not be with family, into their homes to share Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinners.  We are looking for willing hosts, not necessarily if you are available for the coming holidays. As each holiday approaches, we will connect individuals with an available host family. If you are willing to serve or have any questions, please contact Tina Alhorn (thealhorns@gmail.com).

Directory Pictures – Beginning this Sunday, if you need a picture for the church directory or would like to update your picture, Timothy & Tina Alhorn will be set up to take photographs in the narthex before the worship service.

Midweek Church Fellowship – Please join us for church-wide fellowship, dinner, and discipleship for all ages on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the church. Dinner will be Lawler’s bbq. Adult discipleship classes include: (1) Gospel Implications for the Care of the Aged and (2) The Calling of One Another Ministry in the Local Church.

New Members Class – The next New Members Class will be on Sunday, September 29, 2-5pm with dinner served at 5pm. This class must be completed prior to becoming a member. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

Women’s Ministry
• Family Forum – Fellowship and teaching for our moms with elementary-aged children and younger will be Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffery.
•Ladies’ Bible Studies
-Tuesday at 9:30am at the church – “Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make” by Paul David Tripp (Childcare provided).
-Tuesday at 6:00pm at Timbers Edge Clubhouse – “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin.
-Wednesday at 10:00am at the church – “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin.
• Women’s monthly luncheon is held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.
• Senior Sisters monthly meeting is on the third Thursday from 10-11:30am.
• Senior Sisters weekly exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.

Men’s Ministry
• Men’s Friday Bible study meets from 11:30am – 12:30pm studying The Revelation.
• Men’s devotion/prayer time for young and mid-career men meets at the office of Paul Matheny on Tuesdays at 6:30am. This is a great time to get to know other men in the church. Please contact Adam Turnbull for details.
• Senior Fellows – Next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, October 1st.

Youth Ministry – Sunday night youth fellowship this Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the church house.

Career Ministry – The career group weekly fellowship and Bible study meets on Sundays at 7pm, at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry. The current study is “The Knowledge of the Holy” by A. W. Tozer. Contact Jim or Sharon for details, or with any questions.

See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Care and Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Ken Galecki (brother of Leon Galecki), Sonny Henry, Elizabeth Holton, Joe Prinzinger (father of Joseph Prinzinger), Joe Sims, and Steve Terry

Expecting – Please pray for the Thornhills due in September and the Kings due in October.

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
• Adam & Lisa Venable (Southside Presbyterian Church)