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Month: March 2017
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Announcements – March 31 2017
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Announcements – March 24 2017
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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
For the last several weeks we have been following along with James as he has addressed the subject of prayer (James 5:13-15). On this coming Lord’s Day we will arrive at the final section of the fifth chapter where James seeks to bring his teachings on this subject to a conclusion (5:16-18).
We remember how he has already addressed the situation of believers who are in need, and especially those who are seriously ill. And he has explained how prayers should be offered for those who are in distress with the full expectation that God will answer them according to His will (5:13-15). In the verses we will consider this week, James takes this subject of prayer further as he seeks to impress upon us the great privilege and responsibility of praying to our Father—to the “Father of lights” who delights in giving good gifts to those who love His Son (1:17).
In James 5:16-18, our Lord’s brother offers us a magnificent promise concerning prayer. And again, the purpose is to supply the encouragement we all need for a life of faithful praying and intercession. The promise he offers is this: “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (v. 16). Then, to illustrate this promise, James appeals to the prayers of the Old Testament prophet “Elijah” (vv. 16-18).
Let me encourage you to become familiar with Elijah’s amazing story. You’ll find the details in 1Kings 17-18. And as you read, keep in mind that, according to James, the great Elijah was just “a man with a nature like ours” (v. 17).
Called Meeting of the Congregation
Just another reminder that we will have a very brief meeting of the congregation immediately following our worship service this week. After the benediction, there will be a short recess so that we may dismiss our guests. Then, we will reconvene in order to hear a report from our Session. Our nursery workers will remain in place so that parents may attend this short meeting.
Have a blessed weekend, and I’ll see you Sunday!
With His love,
Mike
Upcoming Events:
March 26, 4:45 PM – Men’s Bible Study
March 26, 6:45 PM – Security Team Meeting
March 28, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study
March 28, 9 AM – Senior Fellows work day at Church
March 29, 9 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study
April 1, 2 PM – Baby Shower for Mary Katherine Whittemore at Carol Calvert’s house
April 2, 4:30 PM – Youth Group Meeting
April 5, 6 PM – Bags of Blessings Packing at The CARE Center
April 10 – Snacks for RUF
Connecting with the Catechism:
Q. 36. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification, are, assurance of God’s love peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Ghost, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.
Rom. 5:5
Rom. 5:1
Rom. 14:17
II Pet. 3:18
Phil. 1:6; I Pet. 1:5Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness, and do immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves till the resurrection\.
Heb. 12:23
Luke 23:43; II Cor. 5:6, 8; Phil. 1:23
I Thess. 4:14
Dan. 12:2; John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
A. At the resurrection, believers being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.
I Cor. 15:42-43
Matt. 25:33-34, 46
Rom. 8:29; I John 3:2
Ps. 16:11; I Thess. 4:17Announcements:
Graphics Help:
Ashley is in need of graphics help! She has two upcoming projects that require someone with creative genes AND use of technology. Both projects involve design and printing of children’s graphics. If you are interested in donating some time to help me with two small projects, please email her at children@christpreshamptoncove.org Baby Shower for Mary Katherine Fohrell Whittemore:
Please see the Evite for the Christ Pres baby shower honoring Mary Katherine Fohrell Whittemore, daughter of Kim and Fred Fohrell. May we prayerfully celebrate the arrival of their baby grandson with a fellowship and time of gifts!RSVP by clicking HERE.
Men’s Bible Study:
Be sure to put the following dates on your calendars: Sunday March 26, and Sunday April 9. On these three Sundays, from 4:45-6:30 PM, we will be having our Men’s Spring Bible Study. We will be studying the lives of two important New Testament men, Timothy and Titus.Greeter/Usher Ministry:
Christ Presbyterian is growing and is now in need of Usher/Greeters. Our initial plan is to have 4-6 teams with 7 people in each team to accomplish this new requirement. The reason for having many teams is to allow more of us who have been called to serve at Christ Pres the opportunity to serve while not overburdening anyone. Each team would only have to serve 2 weeks a quarter. The initial plan is to have 3 greeters and 4 ushers per week serving each Sunday from 10:10 to 10:40. If we have the numbers willing to assist, we can have each team serve for a two week rotation. To run this as smoothly as possible, we would like each team to have a lead. Presently, we have 3 individuals who are lead to lead a team and another 7 willing to serve on an Usher/Greater team. This is open to all, but would prefer no one younger high school age.
If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Steve Profozich at steveprofozich@gmail.com.Senior Fellows:
The Senior Fellows will have a work day at the Church on March 28 at 9 AM.Snacks for RUF:
Christ Presbyterian has committed to providing snacks for the RUF at UAH Large Group meeting on Monday, April 10th.Some information below:- We are providing snacks (chips, trail mix, granola bars, fruit) and/or desserts (brownies, cookies, donuts, etc) for UAH students at the RUF “Large Group” meeting – between 75-100 students.
- We are asking 4 people to sign up for each night with each person preparing a snack/dessert to serve 25-30 people.
- If possible, bring your food in containers/bags that do not need to be returned.
- DROP-OFF: If possible, bring your contributions to the UAH Nursing Building on the Monday you sign up at 6:45pm. Come into the lobby of the ‘newer-looking’ Nursing Building and you will find RUF students setting up. If you are unable to drop off at that time contact Norman for pickup (334-313-1298, ndeaniv@
gmail.com). - If you have any questions please contact Norman
Please use this link to sign up for a slot: http://www.signupgenius.
com/go/4090444a9a92ca7ff2- provide Bags of Blessings:
Our church has volunteered to help April 5th with the Bags of Blessings ministry at the Care Center in New Hope. Packing begins at 6:00 PM and lasts around 1.5 hours. We need 25-30 volunteers. Please contact Norman Dean, ndeaniv@gmail.com, if you would like to help or want more information.Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Chris
Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Dyer,
Rebecca Berry, Jenan Nuwayhid, Bill Dent, Zig Jastrebski, Leon Galecki, Gannon Miles, Sam Johnson, and Sondra Behmer.
Expecting parents: Please pray for the Wightman family who is due in March, the Lancaster family (April), and for the McCool family (June).
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and
Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and
Kelli Jones, Jennifer Kent (RUF UAH); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky
Garcia (seminary student). -
Announcements – March 17 2017
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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
In Matthew 6:9, our Lord Jesus says, “Pray then like this” (ESV).
Of course, you immediately recognize this passage as the place where Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray. And this is that most familiar and beloved part of the Sermon on the Mount we call the ‘Lord’s Prayer.’ On Sunday we will consider this passage in view of our recent studies in the Epistle of James, and most importantly chapter 5 of James where the Lord’s brother also speaks of prayer.
You will remember that last week we examined that controversial passage where James calls upon those who are seriously ill to summon the elders of the Church, who should then come to their side and pray for their deliverance from affliction (5:14-15). And in that larger section of the epistle (5:7-18), James refers to prayer no less than 7 times, which is equal to the number of times he refers to suffering. His purpose is to promote fervent and faithful prayer among God’s people.
But before we look at the balance of James 5, we will journey once more to the model prayer of Matthew 6 to see what else we may learn from the older brother of James that will assist and encourage us in our praying.
As you prepare for worship, take some time to read once again the inspired words of our Lord in Matthew 6:1-13.
I love you all with all my heart!
Mike
Upcoming Events:
March 19, 4:30 PM – Youth Group Meeting
March 20, 7 PM – VBS Leaders Meeting at Church
March 21, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study
March 21, 7:30 PM – Senior Fellows visit to Von Braun Planetarium
March 22, 9 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study
March 26, 4:45 PM – Men’s Bible Study
April 5, 6 PM – Bags of Blessings Packing at The CARE Center
April 10 – Snacks for RUF
Connecting with the Catechism:
Connecting with the Catechism:
Q. 33. What is justification?
Ans. Justification is an act of God’s free grace, wherein he pardoneth all our sins, and accepteth us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone.Rom. 3:24-25; 4:6-8.
II Cor. 5:19, 21.
Rom. 5:17-19.
Gal. 2:16; Phil. 3:9.Q. 34. What is adoption?Ans. Adoption is an act of God’s free grace, whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of the Sons of God.I John 3:1.
John 1:12; Rom. 8:17.Q. 35. What is sanctification?Ans. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.II Thess. 2:13.
Eph. 4:23-24.
Rom. 6:4, 6.Announcements:
Meals for Bob and Ramona Edwards:
Ramona and Bob would benefit from some yummy meals as they settle in back home from the hospital. If you would like to sign up, you can access the meal schedule by clicking here. If you have any questions please contact Heather Olson at 256-924-5930.New Adult Sunday School Class Begins This Sunday:
For the Spring Adult Sunday School semester beginning on March 19, we will be studying the Doctrines of Grace, also known as ‘Calvinism.’ Calvinism is the Biblical teaching that we are saved in a monergistic, God-centered way, i.e. God alone accomplishes the salvation of his elect, without any help from man. In contrast, ‘Arminianism’ is the understanding that man cooperates with God in salvation; its chief presupposition being a belief in the autonomous free will of man that Calvinism rejects. In the course of our study we will investigate the TULIP acronym that includes Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints.The book we will be using is entitled For Calvinism by Dr. Michael Horton. Here’s the Amazon link:
Greeter/Usher Ministry:
Christ Presbyterian is growing and is now in need of Usher/Greeters. Our initial plan is to have 4-6 teams with 7 people in each team to accomplish this new requirement. The reason for having many teams is to allow more of us who have been called to serve at Christ Pres the opportunity to serve while not overburdening anyone. Each team would only have to serve 2 weeks a quarter. The initial plan is to have 3 greeters and 4 ushers per week serving each Sunday from 10:10 to 10:40. If we have the numbers willing to assist, we can have each team serve for a two week rotation. To run this as smoothly as possible, we would like each team to have a lead. Presently, we have 3 individuals who are lead to lead a team and another 7 willing to serve on an Usher/Greater team. This is open to all, but would prefer no one younger high school age.If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Steve Profozich at steveprofozich@gmail.com. Please get in touch with him soon, as we would like to move forward with this starting March 10. Thanks.
VBS Leaders Meeting:
We are now starting to plan for Vacation Bible School 2017. This year, our theme is Upward Bound: Following Christ to the Summit! The first volunteers’ meeting is Monday, March 20th at 7:00 pm at the church. Please sign up using my Sign-up Genius page so that I will have a list of those wishing to be involved and you will be able to receive a reminder! This will be a time for us to go over our theme, areas of service and timeline for planning. It will be short & sweet!Senior Fellows:
On Tuesday, March 21, the Senior Fellows will visit the Von Braun Planetarium located within Monte Sano State Park. Visitors are welcome. Plan to arrive at 7:30 PM and finish about 10:00 PM. For directions or more information send email to seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org. Plan to bring the whole family. Joe Fikes, our guide, says kids will love this adventure. Atmospheric conditions may dictate a change of the date/day of the event. Congregational Meeting:
Following worship on Sunday March 26, there will be a Called Meeting of the Congregation to hear a brief report from the Session.Men’s Bible Study:
Be sure to put the following dates on your calendars: Sunday March 26, and Sunday April 9. On these three Sundays, from 4:45-6:30 PM, we will be having our Men’s Spring Bible Study. We will be studying the lives of two important New Testament men, Timothy and Titus. More information will follow.Snacks for RUF:
Christ Presbyterian has committed to providing snacks for the RUF at UAH Large Group meeting on Monday, April 10th.Some information below:- We are providing snacks (chips, trail mix, granola bars, fruit) and/or desserts (brownies, cookies, donuts, etc) for UAH students at the RUF “Large Group” meeting – between 75-100 students.
- We are asking 4 people to sign up for each night with each person preparing a snack/dessert to serve 25-30 people.
- If possible, bring your food in containers/bags that do not need to be returned.
- DROP-OFF: If possible, bring your contributions to the UAH Nursing Building on the Monday you sign up at 6:45pm. Come into the lobby of the ‘newer-looking’ Nursing Building and you will find RUF students setting up. If you are unable to drop off at that time contact Norman for pickup (334-313-1298, ndeaniv@
gmail.com). - If you have any questions please contact Norman
Please use this link to sign up for a slot: http://www.signupgenius.
com/go/4090444a9a92ca7ff2- provide Bags of Blessings:
Our church has volunteered to help April 5th with the Bags of Blessings ministry at the Care Center in New Hope. Packing begins at 6:00 PM and lasts around 1.5 hours. We need 25-30 volunteers. Please contact Norman Dean, ndeaniv@gmail.com, if you would like to help or want more information.Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Chris
Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Dyer,
Rebecca Berry, Jenan Nuwayhid, Bill Dent, Zig Jastrebski, Leon Galecki, Gannon Miles, Sam Johnson, and Sondra Behmer.
Expecting parents: Please pray for the Wightman family who is due in March, the Lancaster family (April), and for the McCool family (June).
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and
Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and
Kelli Jones, Jennifer Kent (RUF UAH); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky
Garcia (seminary student). -
Announcements – March 10 2017
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
This coming Lord’s Day we will continue our look at James 5:13-15. In this section of his letter, James is addressing the believer’s life from two broad categories of experience. As we discovered last week, there are times of suffering and times of cheer. And in both of these seasons of life believers are to cast their hearts heavenward in prayer and song (v. 13).
Then, in verses 14-15 James speaks of a specific kind of suffering that may befall a member of the body of Christ. In verse 14 he asks, “Is anyone among you sick?” And he has in mind a very serious illness, one that leaves the sufferer bedridden. To such an afflicted one the instructions are, “Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” Then, James declares that, “the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven” (v. 15).
New Testament scholars tell us that this is one of the most controversial passages in James, and perhaps, even in the whole New Testament. On Sunday, we will ask the Lord to teach us from these inspired verses, and we will trust that His blessed Word will never return void.
Time Change This Saturday NightRemember, set your clocks forward one hour this Saturday night.
Men’s Spring Bible Study
I can’t wait to spend time with the men of our Church in fellowship and Bible study beginning this Sunday night! The subject for our Spring Bible Study will be the lives of two of the Apostle Paul’s special friends, Timothy and Titus. We will be investigating the Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus), and the picture they present of these two great men. We begin this Sunday at 4:45 PM at the Church in the fellowship area.
Called Meeting of the Congregation—Sunday March 26Following worship on Sunday March 26, there will be a Called Meeting of the Congregation to hear a brief report from the Session.
I love you all so much!Mike
Upcoming Events:
March 12, 4:45 PM – Men’s Bible Study
March 14, 9 AM – Senior Fellows Work Day at Church House
March 19, 4:30 PM – Youth Group Meeting
March 20, 7 PM – VBS Leaders Meeting at Church
March 21, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study – NO BIBLE STUDY 3/14 DUE TO SPRING BREAK
March 21, 7:30 PM – Senior Fellows visit to Von Braun Planetarium
March 22, 9 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study – NO BIBLE STUDY 3/15 DUE TO SPRING BREAK
April 5, 6 PM – Bags of Blessings Packing at The CARE Center
April 10 – Snacks for RUF
Connecting with the Catechism:
Q 30. How doth the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
Ans. The Spirit applieth to us the redemption purchased by Christ, by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.
Eph. 1:13-14; John 6:37, 39; Eph. 2:8.
Eph. 3:17, I Cor. 1:9.Q 31. What is effectual calling?
Ans. Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.
II Tim. 1:9; II Thess. 2:13-14.
Acts 2:37.
Acts 26:18.
Ezek. 36:26-27.
John 6:44-45; Phil. 2:13.Q 32. What benefits do they that are effectually called partake of in this life?
Ans. They that are effectually called do in this life partake of justification, adoption, and sanctification, and the several benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from them.
Rom. 8:30.
Eph. 1:5.
I Cor. 1:26, 30.Announcements:
New Adult Sunday School Class Begins Next Sunday:
For the Spring Adult Sunday School semester beginning on March 19, we will be studying the Doctrines of Grace, also known as ‘Calvinism.’ Calvinism is the Biblical teaching that we are saved in a monergistic, God-centered way, i.e. God alone accomplishes the salvation of his elect, without any help from man. In contrast, ‘Arminianism’ is the understanding that man cooperates with God in salvation; its chief presupposition being a belief in the autonomous free will of man that Calvinism rejects. In the course of our study we will investigate the TULIP acronym that includes Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints.The book we will be using is entitled For Calvinism by Dr. Michael Horton. Here’s the Amazon link:
Greeter/Usher Ministry:
Christ Presbyterian is growing and is now in need of Usher/Greeters. Our initial plan is to have 4-6 teams with 7 people in each team to accomplish this new requirement. The reason for having many teams is to allow more of us who have been called to serve at Christ Pres the opportunity to serve while not overburdening anyone. Each team would only have to serve 2 weeks a quarter. The initial plan is to have 3 greeters and 4 ushers per week serving each Sunday from 10:10 to 10:40. If we have the numbers willing to assist, we can have each team serve for a two week rotation. To run this as smoothly as possible, we would like each team to have a lead. Presently, we have 3 individuals who are lead to lead a team and another 7 willing to serve on an Usher/Greater team. This is open to all, but would prefer no one younger high school age.If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Steve Profozich at steveprofozich@gmail.com. Please get in touch with him soon, as we would like to move forward with this starting March 10. Thanks.
VBS Leaders Meeting:
We are now starting to plan for Vacation Bible School 2017. This year, our theme is Upward Bound: Following Christ to the Summit! The first volunteers’ meeting is Monday, March 20th at 7:00 pm at the church. Please sign up using my Sign-up Genius page so that I will have a list of those wishing to be involved and you will be able to receive a reminder! This will be a time for us to go over our theme, areas of service and timeline for planning. It will be short & sweet!Senior Fellows:
On Tuesday, March 21, the Senior Fellows will visit the Von Braun Planetarium located within Monte Sano State Park. Visitors are welcome. Plan to arrive at 7:30 PM and finish about 10:00 PM. For directions or more information send email to seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org. Plan to bring the whole family. Joe Fikes, our guide, says kids will love this adventure. Atmospheric conditions may dictate a change of the date/day of the event. Men’s Bible Study:
Be sure to put the following dates on your calendars: Sunday March 12, Sunday March 26, and Sunday April 9. On these three Sundays, from 4:45-6:30 PM, we will be having our Men’s Spring Bible Study. We will be studying the lives of two important New Testament men, Timothy and Titus. More information will follow.Snacks for RUF:
Christ Presbyterian has committed to providing snacks for the RUF at UAH Large Group meeting on Monday, April 10th.Some information below:- We are providing snacks (chips, trail mix, granola bars, fruit) and/or desserts (brownies, cookies, donuts, etc) for UAH students at the RUF “Large Group” meeting – between 75-100 students.
- We are asking 4 people to sign up for each night with each person preparing a snack/dessert to serve 25-30 people.
- If possible, bring your food in containers/bags that do not need to be returned.
- DROP-OFF: If possible, bring your contributions to the UAH Nursing Building on the Monday you sign up at 6:45pm. Come into the lobby of the ‘newer-looking’ Nursing Building and you will find RUF students setting up. If you are unable to drop off at that time contact Norman for pickup (334-313-1298, ndeaniv@
gmail.com). - If you have any questions please contact Norman
Please use this link to sign up for a slot: http://www.signupgenius.
com/go/4090444a9a92ca7ff2- provide Bags of Blessings:
Our church has volunteered to help April 5th with the Bags of Blessings ministry at the Care Center in New Hope. Packing begins at 6:00 PM and lasts around 1.5 hours. We need 25-30 volunteers. Please contact Norman Dean, ndeaniv@gmail.com, if you would like to help or want more information.Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Chris
Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Dyer,
Rebecca Berry, Jenan Nuwayhid, Bill Dent, Zig Jastrebski, Leon Galecki, Gannon Miles, Sam Johnson, and Sondra Behmer.
Expecting parents: Please pray for the Wightman family who is due in March, the Lancaster family (April), and for the McCool family (June).
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and
Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and
Kelli Jones, Jennifer Kent (RUF UAH); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky
Garcia (seminary student). -
Announcements – March 3 2017
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
In James 5:13 we find these words: “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.”
Here at the end of his inspired epistle, we see that James has categorized our lives under two broad headings. While not simplistic, it is a simple way to think about and to look at the whole of our existence. There are times of sorrow and difficulty—experiences of “suffering.” And then, there are times of happiness and joy—experiences that we classify as “cheerful.”
Every child of God has known these two life-conditions. Even as you read these words, you are in one of these seasons (perhaps you are experiencing a combination of both!). However, you’re in great company, for we cannot name one saint in the Bible who did not walk on these two pathways, perhaps going back and forth between the two with an almost predictable regularity—sorrow and joy, pain and deliverance, adversity and prosperity, debilitating fear and supernatural peace, doubt and assurance, despair and radiant hope. This rhythm, the perpetual movement between these two opposites, is what life is made of for all of us!
On Sunday as we gather together to hear the Lord’s Word for us, James will teach us 1) that we have a faithful and loving Father for all seasons, and 2) that we also have a corresponding responsibility
in the two broad conditions of life. We must always “pray,” and we must always “sing”! I can’t wait to pray and to sing with you on the Lord’s Day!
All my love in Christ,
Mike
Upcoming Events:
March 5, 4:30 PM – Youth Group Meeting
March 5, 5 PM – Parenting Class 2
March 6 – Snacks for RUF
March 7, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study
March 8, 9 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study
March 8, 6 PM – Bags of Blessings Packing at The CARE Center
March 12, 4:45 PM – Men’s Bible Study
Connecting with the Catechism:
Q. 27. Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?
A. Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.
Luke 2:7
II Cor. 8:9
Gal. 4:4
Isa. 53:3; Luke 9:58
John 4:6; 11:35
Heb. 2:18
Ps. 22:1 (Matt. 27:46)
Isa. 53:10
I John 2:2
Gal. 3:13
Phil. 2:8
Matt. 12:40
I Cor. 15:3-4Q. 28. Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?
A. Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.
I Cor. 15:4
Ps. 68:18
Acts 1:11
Eph. 4:8
Ps. 110:1
Acts 2:33-34
Heb. 1:3
Matt. 16:27
Acts 17:31Q. 29. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
A. We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ, by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:4-7
Announcements:
Greeter/Usher Ministry:
Christ Presbyterian is growing and is now in need of Usher/Greeters. Our initial plan is to have 4-6 teams with 7 people in each team to accomplish this new requirement. The reason for having many teams is to allow more of us who have been called to serve at Christ Pres the opportunity to serve while not overburdening anyone. Each team would only have to serve 2 weeks a quarter. The initial plan is to have 3 greeters and 4 ushers per week serving each Sunday from 10:10 to 10:40. If we have the numbers willing to assist, we can have each team serve for a two week rotation. To run this as smoothly as possible, we would like each team to have a lead. Presently, we have 3 individuals who are lead to lead a team and another 7 willing to serve on an Usher/Greater team. This is open to all, but would prefer no one younger high school age.If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Steve Profozich at steveprofozich@gmail.com. Please get in touch with him soon, as we would like to move forward with this starting March 10. Thanks.
Senior Fellows:
On Tuesday, March 21, the Senior Fellows will visit the Von Braun Planetarium located within Monte Sano State Park. Visitors are welcome. Plan to arrive at 7:30 PM and finish about 10:00 PM. For directions or more information send email to seniorfellows@christpreshamptoncove.org. Plan to bring the whole family. Joe Fikes, our guide, says kids will love this adventure. Atmospheric conditions may dictate a change of the date/day of the event. Men’s Bible Study:
Be sure to put the following dates on your calendars: Sunday March 12, Sunday March 26, and Sunday April 9. On these three Sundays, from 4:45-6:30 PM, we will be having our Men’s Spring Bible Study. We will be studying the lives of two important New Testament men, Timothy and Titus. More information will follow.Parenting Class:
This year, we will meet again and discuss the topic of Leading Our Children to Faith in Christ. He will be using the book “Bringing the Gospel to Covenant Children” as a guide. This will be a wonderful chance for us to learn more about the reformed view of covenant children and their coming to Christ, what this looks like at our church, as well as ask any questions related to the communicant’s book that the Session has us go through with our children before they make a profession. It’s also a chance for us to fellowship! If you didn’t make it last week, it’s not too late. The second meeting will be Sunday, March 6th at 5:00 pm, with potluck fellowship dinner to follow, at the Nuwayhid’s Basement, 3002 Firethorn Drive, Hampton Cove.Snacks for RUF:
Christ Presbyterian has committed to providing snacks for the RUF at UAH Large Group meeting on Monday, March 6th and Monday, April 10th.Some information below:- We are providing snacks (chips, trail mix, granola bars, fruit) and/or desserts (brownies, cookies, donuts, etc) for UAH students at the RUF “Large Group” meeting – between 75-100 students.
- We are asking 4 people to sign up for each night with each person preparing a snack/dessert to serve 25-30 people.
- If possible, bring your food in containers/bags that do not need to be returned.
- DROP-OFF: If possible, bring your contributions to the UAH Nursing Building on the Monday you sign up at 6:45pm. Come into the lobby of the ‘newer-looking’ Nursing Building and you will find RUF students setting up. If you are unable to drop off at that time contact Norman for pickup (334-313-1298, ndeaniv@
gmail.com). - If you have any questions please contact Norman
Please use this link to sign up for a slot: http://www.signupgenius.
com/go/4090444a9a92ca7ff2- provide Bags of Blessings:
Our church has volunteered to help March 8th and April 5th with the Bags of Blessings ministry at the Care Center in New Hope. Packing begins at 6:00 PM and lasts around 1.5 hours. We need 25-30 volunteers. Please contact Norman Dean, ndeaniv@gmail.com, if you would like to help or want more information.Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Chris
Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Dyer,
Rebecca Berry, Jenan Nuwayhid, Bill Dent, Zig Jastrebski, Leon Galecki, Gannon Miles, and Sondra Behmer.
Expecting parents: Please pray for the Wightman family who is due in March, the Lancaster family (April), and for the McCool family (June).
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and
Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and
Kelli Jones, Jennifer Kent (RUF UAH); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky
Garcia (seminary student).