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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

It is so good to be back with you after some blessed days off.  Thank you for your kind prayers for us as we were away on vacation. We feel refreshed and rested, both physically and spiritually.

I want to especially express my deep appreciation for Rev. Jim Daughtry who so skillfully filled our pulpit for us the last two Sundays.  So many of you have reported to me how you were richly fed by Jim’s preaching.  Thank you dear brother for being available, and for being used of the Lord in such a wonderful way. One of the most treasured blessings a pastor can have is the assurance that while he is away, both the pulpit and the people are in good hands! We love you and Sharon and your dear family, and it is such an honor to have you among us!

This coming Lord’s Day we will resume our messages from the Epistle to the Colossians. Our text will be Colossians 1:13-14.  In these two verses Paul tells us about our salvation, and, more particularly, about what God has already accomplished for us in Christ His Beloved Son.  You may remember that the Bible speaks of our salvation in three ways: 1) what our Father has done, once and for all; 2) what our Father, through the Holy Spirit, is doing now; and 3) what our Father is yet to do for us in the future.

In this passage, Paul’s chief interest is in what has already been done for us. Namely, the Father has delivered us from darkness, transferred us into the kingdom of His Son, redeemed us, and forgiven us of all our sins. On Sunday we will explore these ‘once-for-all’ blessings that we all share in our Savior and Lord.

Meet Our Missionaries: Part Two

On Sunday morning, July 15, it will be our great joy to have Seth and Jessica Lewis with us, our missionaries serving in Ireland.  There will be a fellowship with them and their family at 9:15 AM that Sunday morning in our fellowship area.  And then we will hear a report from Seth in our morning worship service.

Pray for VBS—July 16-19

I wonder how many of us who are adults came into the Kingdom of God through Vacation Bible School.  I have nothing but fond memories and sincere gratitude as I recall my childhood years attending VBS in our church each summer.  Ours will be Monday July 16 through Thursday July 19 from 9:00-11:30 AM each day.  Please join me in fervent prayer for Ashley Turnbull, our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, and her team of teachers and helpers who are preparing for this important week in the life of our children and our whole church family.

I love you all so very much, and I can’t wait to see you on the Lord’s Day!

Mike

Upcoming Events:

July 2, 6 PM – Senior Fellows Concerts in the Park
July 5, 11:30 AM – Women’s Monthly Lunch
July 8, 4 PM – VBS Volunteer Meeting at the church
July 15, 9:15 AM – Meeting with Seth and Jessica Lewis (Missionaries to Ireland) at church
July 16-19 – Vacation Bible School
July 19, 6 PM – VBS Family Night Dinner
July 21 – Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip

Order of Worship:

You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here

If you’d like to sing the songs with your family beforehand, the songs for this week are:

How Sweet To Wait Upon the Lord
Stricken, Smitten And Afflicted (Hymn 257, all 4 verses)
Abide With Me
In Christ Alone

Announcements:

Summer Schedule: Christ Presbyterian is on Summer Schedule. There will be no Sunday School, and regularly scheduled bible studies for men, women, and youth are on hiatus. Fellowship will be each Sunday at 10 AM, with worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Check this space for information regarding when the normal schedule will resume, including dates and times for specific studies and activities.

Women’s Monthly Lunch: The next Women’s Monthly Lunch is July 5 at 11:30 AM.

Missionary Meeting: You’re invited to fellowship with Seth and Jessica Lewis, missionaries to Ireland, on Sunday morning July 15 at 9:15 AM at the Church

Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip: After surveying the congregation, it looks like July 21 is the Saturday that accommodates the most people. Adam Turnbull will be in touch shortly with those expressing interest. Please contact him if you have any questions.

Psummer Psalms: It’s not too late to sign up for memorizing a Psalm this summer. If interested, email darondrown@gmail.com for weekly encouragement and accountability.

Senior Fellows: On Monday, July 2 the Senior Fellows will attend Music In The Park at Big Spring International Park (behind the Huntsville Museum of Art) to hear the Huntsville Concert Band and In the Mood Big Swing Band (Richard Bagdazian is member). Bring chairs, picnic dinner, etc. Food is available from vendors. Meet at the Kennedy Memorial Torch at 6:00 PM. If you’d like to carpool from church at 5:30 PM please let Joe Sims know. Bring your spouse, kids, grand-kids, pets, friends. Come for the music, stay for Joe Sims dancing the night away.

Participation in PCA MNA Disaster Response: Members of our church met in May with a representative of the PCA Mission to North America Disaster Response Ministry. This PCA ministry provides support to PCA churches in disaster affected communities. We are considering forming a disaster response team within our church to help out when disasters occur within our presbytery. We need at least 8 team members; we now have 4. If you are interested in becoming a part of our disaster response team, contact Alan Cockrell at alanhcockrell@gmail.com.

Baby Nursery Volunteers: Moms of babies/toddlers, please sign up to work in our baby nursery at least once this summer. I also encourage all ladies of the church to sign-up. We are down a staff member there (Mrs. Irene had shoulder surgery) until the fall. Please consider serving our families in this way! There are still a couple of Sundays open. Click HERE to sign up.

VBS Needs: Final VBS Volunteer meeting is Sunday, July 8th at 4 pm at the church. If you are a volunteer, please plan to attend.

VBS is 7/16-19 and Registration is OPEN. Please go ahead and register your kids/volunteers so that we can start buying supplies. Feel free to invite a grandchild or neighbor. Cost is $10/child and can be dropped in the offering box anytime. Please click on the links below to register your children or as a volunteer. We need that information for t-shirts. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt.

Child Registration {Completed PreK to Completed 5th grade}
Youth Volunteer {Completed 6th grade and up}
Adult Volunteer
Please contact Betsy Morgan if you have any questions about registration. The congregation is invited to a Family Night dinner on Thursday, 7/19 at 6 pm.

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Bruce Hughes, Debbie Hill, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliott family, expecting in September, and the Ely family, expecting in November.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).

Emails:

general inquiries: admin@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs and prayer: deacons@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

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Pastor Mike is on vacation. Rev. Jim Daughtry will be preaching the next two weekends. Please join us at 10:00 AM for fellowship, and our regular service of worship at 10:30 AM.

Upcoming Events:

June 24, 2 PM – Church Picnic at Huntsville Botanical Gardens
June 25, 6:30 PM – Senior Fellows Concert in the Park
July 5, 11:30 AM – Women’s Monthly Lunch
July 16-19 – Vacation Bible School
July 21 – Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip

Order of Worship:

You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here

If you’d like to sing the songs with your family beforehand, the songs for this week are:

I Know Whom I Have Believed (Hymn 705, vs 1-4)
This Is My Father’s World (Hymn 111, all 3 vs)
Give Reviving
Nothing But the Blood (Hymn 307, vs 1-4)

Announcements:

Summer Schedule: As of Sunday May 27, Christ Presbyterian is on Summer Schedule. There will be no Sunday School, and regularly scheduled bible studies for men, women, and youth are on hiatus. Fellowship will be each Sunday at 10 AM, with worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Check this space for information regarding when the normal schedule will resume, including dates and times for specific studies and activities.

Church picnic: Our annual Church Picnic is coming up Sunday, June 24^th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens from 2-6 PM. Meat and water will be provided. Sign up here to bring side dishes. If you would like to tour the Gardens, the cost is $4 per person, and there is a signup sheet in the Narthex.

Women’s Monthly Lunch: The next Women’s Monthly Lunch is July 5 at 11:30 AM.

Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip: After surveying the congregation, it looks like July 21 is the Saturday that accommodates the most people. Adam Turnbull will be in touch shortly with those expressing interest. Please contact him if you have any questions.

Psummer Psalms: It’s not too late to sign up for memorizing a Psalm this summer. If interested, email darondrown@gmail.com for weekly encouragement and accountability.

Participation in PCA MNA Disaster Response: Members of our church met in May with a representative of the PCA Mission to North America Disaster Response Ministry. This PCA ministry provides support to PCA churches in disaster affected communities. We are considering forming a disaster response team within our church to help out when disasters occur within our presbytery. We need at least 8 team members; we now have 4. If you are interested in becoming a part of our disaster response team, contact Alan Cockrell at alanhcockrell@gmail.com.

Baby Nursery Volunteers: Moms of babies/toddlers, please sign up to work in our baby nursery at least once this summer. I also encourage all ladies of the church to sign-up. We are down a staff member there (Mrs. Irene had shoulder surgery) until the fall. Please consider serving our families in this way! There are still a couple of Sundays open. Click HERE to sign up.

New Nursery Staff Member: Please welcome Miss Tori to our nursery staff. She is working with children in the first classroom next to the kitchen. Please be mindful of this and let your children know they cannot run through the kitchen or try to access that room. This is now considered a part of our nursery and only accessible for Miss Tori and our mothers.

VBS Needs: VBS is 7/16-19 and Registration is OPEN. Please go ahead and register your kids/volunteers so that we can start buying supplies. Feel free to invite a grandchild or neighbor. Cost is $10/child and can be dropped in the offering box anytime. Please click on the links below to register your children or as a volunteer. We need that information for t-shirts. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt.

Child Registration {Completed PreK to Completed 5th grade}
Youth Volunteer {Completed 6th grade and up}
Adult Volunteer
Please contact Betsy Morgan if you have any questions about registration. The congregation is invited to a Family Night dinner on Thursday, 7/19 at 6 pm.

Senior Fellows June Activities: On Monday, June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM the Senior Fellows will attend Music In The Park at Big Spring International Park (behind the Huntsville Museum of Art) to hear the US Army Materiel Command Bands. Bring chairs, picnic dinner, etc. Meet at the Kennedy Memorial Torch. Bring your spouse, kids, grand-kids , pets, friends.

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Bruce Hughes, Debbie Hill, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliott family, expecting in September, and the Ely family, expecting in November.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).

Emails:

general inquiries: admin@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs and prayer: deacons@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

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Pastor Mike is on vacation. Rev. Jim Daughtry will be preaching the next two weekends. Please join us at 10:00 AM for fellowship, and our regular service of worship at 10:30 AM.

Upcoming Events:

June 20, 6 PM – Diaconate Meeting
June 24, 2 PM – Church Picnic at Huntsville Botanical Gardens
June 25, 6:30 PM – Senior Fellows Concert in the Park
July 5, 11:30 AM – Women’s Monthly Lunch
July 16-19 – Vacation Bible School
July 21 – Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip

Order of Worship:

You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here

If you’d like to sing the songs with your family beforehand, the songs for this week are:

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Hymn 296, vs 1,3,6
How Deep the Father’s Love For Us
Jesus, What A Friend For Sinners – Hymn 498, vs 1-2,5
And Can It Be – Hymn 455, vs. 1, 5

Announcements:

Summer Schedule: As of Sunday May 27, Christ Presbyterian is on Summer Schedule. There will be no Sunday School, and regularly scheduled bible studies for men, women, and youth are on hiatus. Fellowship will be each Sunday at 10 AM, with worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Check this space for information regarding when the normal schedule will resume, including dates and times for specific studies and activities.

Church picnic: Our annual Church Picnic is coming up Sunday, June 24^th at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens from 2-6 PM. Meat and water will be provided. Sign up here to bring side dishes. If you would like to tour the Gardens, the cost is $4 per person, and there is a signup sheet in the Narthex.

Women’s Monthly Lunch: The next Women’s Monthly Lunch is July 5 at 11:30 AM.

Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip: After surveying the congregation, it looks like July 21 is the Saturday that accommodates the most people. Adam Turnbull will be in touch shortly with those expressing interest. Please contact him if you have any questions.

Psummer Psalms: Psummer Psalms! Memorize one entire Psalm this summer, then join us for a recitation at the church, followed by ice cream. NOTE: This announcement earlier indicated that it was for men’s ministry only; actually everyone is encouraged to participate. Recitation can be individual, or together in a group or family. If desired, you may give a reason for picking your specific Psalm before you recite it. Once we’re done sharing God’s word from memory, we’ll share some ice cream in the fellowship hall.
“How sweet are your words to my taste…” Psalm 119:103. We are planning the event for Sunday, August 12 at 4:30pm.
If interested, email darondrown@gmail.com for weekly encouragement and accountability.

CASA Ministry: The Senior Fellows would like to invite others in the church to join them in forming a ramp building ministry in conjunction with CASA (Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound) of Madison County. This organization provides all the necessary building materials—but the need is great for teams of builders of all skill levels to come together whenever possible to offer this much needed service to the homebound. Builds can be done on Saturday mornings and generally take about 3-4 hours. If you would be interested in being a part of this, please attend the one hour informational meeting on Thursday, June 21, at 7:00 pm in the Church House. If you are interested but would be unable to attend the meeting, please contact David O’Neil or Al Bart for more information.

Participation in PCA MNA Disaster Response: Members of our church met in May with a representative of the PCA Mission to North America Disaster Response Ministry. This PCA ministry provides support to PCA churches in disaster affected communities. We are considering forming a disaster response team within our church to help out when disasters occur within our presbytery. We need at least 8 team members; we now have 4. If you are interested in becoming a part of our disaster response team, contact Alan Cockrell at alanhcockrell@gmail.com.

FCA Power Camp Food Needs: Thank you so much for the response to filling food needs at the upcoming FCA camp! Your food donations feed the interns, huddle leaders, coaches, volunteers, and staff the week of camp. It is amazing how many of the younger volunteers work so hard for the reward of a food treat 🙂 (ice cream, little Debbie’s, granola bars, and fruit snacks are some favorites). If you are still interested in dropping food off there are still needs and there is still time! We would love more of the following:

Root Beer (2 liters)
Ice Cream or Ice Cream Treats
Ice Cream Toppings
Granola Bars
Fruit Snacks
Cookies, bars, cakes
Veggie or fruit trays with or without dip

Food can be dropped off this Sunday (June 17th…Fathers Day😊), or at anytime during the camp. Camp is held at Hampton Cove Middle School across the street from our church from 8:30am-3:00pm.

Even above food needs, we always need prayers! There is a great group of young huddle leaders, coaches, and staff that such a heart to share the gospel with their young campers. It would be such a blessing to cover them in prayer as they work this summer to serve the Lord! May we do everything in order to please the Lord our Savior above all else!

If you have any questions let me know!
Thank you!
Erica McNeese
256-468-6951
Fhornist1@gmail.com

Baby Nursery Volunteers: Moms of babies/toddlers, please sign up to work in our baby nursery at least once this summer. I also encourage all ladies of the church to sign-up. We are down a staff member there (Mrs. Irene had shoulder surgery) until the fall. Please consider serving our families in this way! Click HERE to sign up.

New Nursery Staff Member: Please welcome Miss Tori to our nursery staff. She is working with children in the first classroom next to the kitchen. Please be mindful of this and let your children know they cannot run through the kitchen or try to access that room. This is now considered a part of our nursery and only accessible for Miss Tori and our mothers.

VBS Needs: We are still in need of storytellers for VBS. This involves coming each day for about 1.5 hrs to present a short story to each age group. This is fun and interactive. I had amazing tellers last year, and it is such a blessing for our children and the main method that the gospel theme is presented to them each day. Please email me to volunteer for 1 or more days! This can be men, women, or a young adult. Sign up HERE. There are several needs, so please pray about helping us! We cannot do it without you guys!

Senior Fellows June Activities: On Monday, June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM the Senior Fellows will attend Music In The Park at Big Spring International Park (behind the Huntsville Museum of Art) to hear the US Army Materiel Command Bands. Bring chairs, picnic dinner, etc. Meet at the Kennedy Memorial Torch. Bring your spouse, kids, grand-kids and friends.

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Andy Trent, Bruce Hughes, Debbie Hill, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliott family, expecting in September, and the Ely family, expecting in November.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).

Emails:

general inquiries: admin@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs and prayer: deacons@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

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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

If we could have listened in on the prayers of the Apostle Paul as he wrestled before the Lord on behalf of those fellow-believers in Christ that he loved so much, what would we have heard? What would he have desired for them? What would he seek the Lord for on their behalf? What did he believe they needed more than anything in all of the world, and more than any other blessing that God might give them?

Well, we don’t have to speculate about this for long, for we have the written record of exactly what Paul so desperately wanted for his brothers and sisters in Christ. We find his prayer preserved for us in Colossians 1:9-12.

As we examine this passage on Sunday, we will identify three major requests that the Apostle mentions in his prayer for the Colossian Christians:

First, Paul prays that they will all be filled with the knowledge of God’s will (v. 9).

Second, he prays that they would all live in a way that pleases the Lord (v. 10).

Third, Paul prays that they would all be divinely strengthened for endurance and patience (vv. 11-12).

But, because this is the living and abiding Word of God, what Paul desired in prayer for those believers serving the Lord in Colossae two-thousand years ago is also an inspired list of things that we need today! Here is an Apostolic prayer for Christ Presbyterian Church and for all of us who are in Christ Jesus!

As always, I eagerly look forward to probing this wonderful Word from God with you this coming Lord’s Day!

Fellowship With Our Missionaries

Remember that at 9:15 AM this Sunday we will enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship with Dr. Steve and Rita Williams, our missionaries to New Zealand. I hope you can come and meet them and learn more about their ministry.

Vacation Time

From Monday June 11 through Sunday June 24 Carol and I will be away on vacation. In my absence it will once again be our great joy to have Rev. Jim Daughtry preaching for us on June 17 and June 24. Jim will be preaching from John 15:1-11 on both Sundays, and I know you will be richly blessed by his ministry to us. Please keep Jim in your prayers as he prepares to deliver these messages.

I love you all so much and can’t wait to see you on Sunday!

Mike

Upcoming Events:

June 20, 6 PM – Diaconate Meeting
June 24, 4 PM – Church Picnic at Huntsville Botanical Gardens
June 25, 6:30 PM – Senior Fellows Concert in the Park
July 5, 11:30 AM – Women’s Monthly Lunch
July 16-19 – Vacation Bible School
July 21– Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip

Order of Worship:

You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here

If you’d like to sing the songs with your family beforehand, the songs for this week are:

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (Hymn 164, vs. 1-4)
In The Shadow Of The Glorious Cross
Be Thou My Vision (Hymn 642, vs. 1-2, 4-5)
Doxology (Hymn 731)

Announcements:

Summer Schedule: As of Sunday May 27, Christ Presbyterian is on Summer Schedule. There will be no Sunday School, and regularly scheduled bible studies for men, women, and youth are on hiatus. Fellowship will be each Sunday at 10 AM, with worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Check this space for information regarding when the normal schedule will resume, including dates and times for specific studies and activities.

Church picnic: Our annual Church Picnic is coming up on the afternoon of Sunday, June 24th. It will be at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. The diaconate is still finalizing details for time and food, so stay tuned for more announcements and to sign up to bring side dishes.

Women’s Monthly Lunch: The next Women’s Monthly Lunch is July 5 at 11:30 AM.

Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip: After surveying the congregation, it looks like July 21 is the Saturday that accommodates the most people. Adam Turnbull will be in touch shortly with those expressing interest. Please contact him if you have any questions.

Breakfast with Steve and Rita Williams: Dr. and Mrs. Steve Williams, our PCA missionaries to New Zealand, will be with us this Sunday. At 9:15 AM we will have a time of breakfast and fellowship with Steve and Rita, and hear more about their work in New Zealand. We will meet in the fellowship area. Then, Steve will give us a report from the mission field during our morning service of worship at 10:30 AM. All members and guests are invited to attend!

Psummer Psalms: Psummer Psalms! Memorize one entire Psalm this summer, then join us for a recitation at the church, followed by ice cream. NOTE: This announcement earlier indicated that it was for men’s ministry only; actually everyone is encouraged to participate. Recitation can be individual, or together in a group or family. If desired, you may give a reason for picking your specific Psalm before you recite it. Once we’re done sharing God’s word from memory, we’ll share some ice cream in the fellowship hall.
“How sweet are your words to my taste…” Psalm 119:103. We are planning the event for Sunday, August 12 at 4:30pm.
If interested, email darondrown@gmail.com for weekly encouragement and accountability.

FCA Power Camp Food Needs: Hello Church Family! In just a few weeks; June 18th-22nd FCA will have its Madison West Power Camp at Hampton Cove Middle School right across the street from our church! Many of our youth have attended this camp and as they get older go back to volunteer and serve in some way. It is neat to see how boldly the interns love on and present the gospel to the 7-13 year olds that attend camp. I get the privilege of being the lunch lady again this year and am looking for help! My favorite part of this camp is working alongside fellow brothers and sisters while serving the kids and staff at camp. We feed about 450-500 people each day for lunch, not to mention the snacks and goodies for the staff and interns. Each year we prep lunch, fill many many cups with Gatorade, serve food, clean up and have a blast doing it! If you are interested in joining us and helping during lunch (10:30-2:00 time frame), or during the family night meal Wednesday June 20th 6:00-9:00 let me know!

I also have a wish list of needs for the camp. If you are interested in providing things from the wish list below drop it by church the next 4 Sundays, or even during the camp. Please label the items dropped off with my name and leave them in the Christ Pres. kitchen. I will put together the dessert and snacks for coaches, staff and interns from what is donated and dropped off by our church. Anything dropped off will be MUCH appreciated!

4-6 gallons of vanilla ice cream
ice cream Sunday toppings
10- 2 liters of root beer
veggie or fruit trays for coaches and staff each day (such a treat and a blessing for the adults trying to be “good” food wise)
snack items such as granola bars, fruit snacks, muffins, cookies (we need lots and lots of these )
cakes, brownies, bars, or any dessert to be served at lunch for coaches and staff each day

As always we ask for prayers that the hearts of campers would be opened to hearing the Gospel and that lives would be impacted for Christ! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch with me!

Thank you,
Erica McNeese
Fhornist1@gmail.com
256-468-6951

Baby Nursery Volunteers: Moms of babies/toddlers, please sign up to work in our baby nursery at least once this summer. I also encourage all ladies of the church to sign-up. We are down a staff member there (Mrs. Irene had shoulder surgery) until the fall. Please consider serving our families in this way! Click HERE to sign up.

New Nursery Staff Member: Please welcome Miss Tori to our nursery staff. She is working with children in the first classroom next to the kitchen. Please be mindful of this and let your children know they cannot run through the kitchen or try to access that room. This is now considered a part of our nursery and only accessible for Miss Tori and our mothers.

VBS Needs: We are still in need of storytellers for VBS. This involves coming each day for about 1.5 hrs to present a short story to each age group. This is fun and interactive. I had amazing tellers last year, and it is such a blessing for our children and the main method that the gospel theme is presented to them each day. Please email me to volunteer for 1 or more days! This can be men, women, or a young adult. Sign up HERE. There are several needs, so please pray about helping us! We cannot do it without you guys!

Senior Fellows June Activities: On Monday, June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM the Senior Fellows will attend Music In The Park at Big Spring International Park (behind the Huntsville Museum of Art) to hear the US Army Materiel Command Bands. Bring chairs, picnic dinner, etc. Meet at the Kennedy Memorial Torch. Bring your spouse, kids, grand-kids and friends.

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Bruce Hughes, Debbie Hill, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliott family, expecting in September, and the Ely family, expecting in November.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).

Emails:

general inquiries: admin@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs and prayer: deacons@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

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

As you know, over the summer months we are preaching through the Epistle to the Colossians, authored by the Apostle Paul while imprisoned in Rome, and delivered to the members of the church in the city of Colossae.  Having introduced the letter in the first two messages, this coming Lord’s Day morning we will begin digging down into the rich soil of this most magnificent Epistle.  Our text will be Colossians 1:3-8.

When we consider this opening paragraph, we can see that the obvious theme of this section of Paul’s letter is thanksgiving.  And having stated his spirit of praise and gratitude to God for his Colossian brethren, Paul sets out the reasons for this attitude of heart.

Now, this is pretty remarkable given the fact that Paul was in prison as he penned this letter! And, furthermore, the Colossian church was facing a grave threat to its very existence!  On the surface, there was, to be sure, cause for alarm!  As we have already discovered, the fellowship of believers in Colossae was under attack from a false teacher who was offering to them a gospel contrary to the truth. It sounded good and “plausible” (2:4), and it had the “appearance of wisdom” (2:23), and by some measures it seemed to offer a better way toward living a disciplined and godly life (2:23).  But this was a most destructive and damning heresy in the eyes of Paul!  So the Epistle has been written as an Apostolic warning to a church square in the bull’s eye of spiritual danger!

And then we learn later in chapter 2 that Paul was not only in prison for the cause of Christ Jesus, but deep in his heart there was a profound “struggle” going on.  In 2:1, he says: “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face.”  That word translated as “struggle” is our word agony. So Paul himself was clearly alarmed and disturbed as he wrote this inspired letter!

But despite all of this, the Apostle begins his message to them on the note of thanksgiving!  Why would he do this?  Why express gratitude to the Lord beforedealing with the church emergency? Why make thanksgiving his first move?

As we explore this passage on Sunday, I believe the reasons will become very clear. And as they surface, we will be most encouraged in our service of the Kingdom of Christ!

Breakfast with Our Missionaries—Sunday June 10

Next Sunday, June 10, Dr. and Mrs. Steve Williams, our PCA missionaries to New Zealand, will be with us.  At 9:15 AM we will have a time of breakfast and fellowship with Steve and Rita, and hear more about their work in New Zealand. We will meet in the fellowship area. Then, Steve will give us a report from the mission field during our morning service of worship at 10:30 AM.  All members and guests are invited to attend!

Summer Sermons from Colossians

Also, you might be interested in having the schedule of our sermons from the Epistle to the Colossians in order to study along with us as we go through the letter on Sunday mornings.  This will be helpful if you’d like to read ahead, and perhaps use these passages in your devotions or preparations for each Lord’s Day.  Below is a list of the specific dates and texts that we will be covering through September, the Lord willing.

6/10–Col 1:9-12

6/17–Rev. Jim Daughtry preaching from John 15 (Mike on Vacation 6/11-6/24)

6/24­–Rev. Jim Daughtry preaching from John 15

7/1–Col 1:13-14

7/8–Col 1:15-20

7/15–Col 1:24

7/22­–Col 1:25-29

7/29–Matthew Elliott preaching

8/5–Col 2:1-5

8/12–Col 2:6-10

8/19–Col 2:11-15

8/26–Col 2:16-23

9/2–Col 3:1-11

9/9–Col 3:12-17

9/16–Col 3:18-25

9/23–Col 4:1-6 (Final sermon in series)

I hope you have a most blessed weekend, and I look forward to worshipping our Lord with each of you on Sunday morning!

I love you all so much,

Mike

Upcoming Events:

June 5, 9 AM – Senior Fellows Breakfast at Church House
June 7, 11:30 AM – Women’s Monthly Lunch
June 20, 6 PM – Diaconate Meeting
June 25, 6:30 PM – Senior Fellows Concert in the Park
July 16-19 – Vacation Bible School

Order of Worship:

You can access this week’s Order of Worship by clicking here

The songs for this week are:

All Creatures Of Our God and King – Hymn 115 v.1,2,5
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Holy, Holy, Holy – Hymn 100 v.1-4
Joyful, Joyful

Announcements:

Summer Schedule: As of Sunday May 27, Christ Presbyterian is on Summer Schedule. There will be no Sunday School, and regularly scheduled bible studies for men, women, and youth are on hiatus. Fellowship will be each Sunday at 10 AM, with worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Check this space for information regarding when the normal schedule will resume, including dates and times for specific studies and activities.

Women’s Monthly Lunch: The next Women’s Monthly Lunch is June 7 at 11:30 AM.

Men’s Whitewater Rafting Trip: Are you a man who likes moderately dangerous river-based team activities? If so, we have a compelling and rich opportunity for you. Adam Turnbull is planning our annual day trip to raft the Ocoee. We will meet at the church in the early morning, drive the 2 hours it takes to get there, raft, eat lunch, then be back by mid afternoon. You’ll need a bathing suit, water shoes that aren’t flip flops, and a change of clothes. Cost will probably be around $40. If you are interested, there will be a sign up sheet in the Narthex Sunday to gauge interest and to determine which upcoming Saturday to go. Alternatively you can email Adam directly and let him know your interest and availability for 6\16, 6\23, 7\14, 7\21, or 7\28. This is a great opportunity to get to know some of the other men in the church. Please sign up so we can make plans. Thanks!

Men’s Ministry Psummer Psalms: Psummer Psalms! Memorize one entire Psalm this summer, then join us for a recitation at the church, followed by ice cream. Recitation can be individual, or together in a group or family. If desired, you may give a reason for picking your specific Psalm before you recite it. Once we’re done sharing God’s word from memory, we’ll share some ice cream in the fellowship hall.
“How sweet are your words to my taste…” Psalm 119:103. We are planning the event for a Psunday evening in early August (maybe August 5th).
If interested, email darondrown@gmail.com for weekly encouragement and accountability.

FCA Power Camp Food Needs: Hello Church Family! In just a few weeks; June 18th-22nd FCA will have its Madison West Power Camp at Hampton Cove Middle School right across the street from our church! Many of our youth have attended this camp and as they get older go back to volunteer and serve in some way. It is neat to see how boldly the interns love on and present the gospel to the 7-13 year olds that attend camp. I get the privilege of being the lunch lady again this year and am looking for help! My favorite part of this camp is working alongside fellow brothers and sisters while serving the kids and staff at camp. We feed about 450-500 people each day for lunch, not to mention the snacks and goodies for the staff and interns. Each year we prep lunch, fill many many cups with Gatorade, serve food, clean up and have a blast doing it! If you are interested in joining us and helping during lunch (10:30-2:00 time frame), or during the family night meal Wednesday June 20th 6:00-9:00 let me know!

I also have a wish list of needs for the camp. If you are interested in providing things from the wish list below drop it by church the next 4 Sundays, or even during the camp. Please label the items dropped off with my name and leave them in the Christ Pres. kitchen. I will put together the dessert and snacks for coaches, staff and interns from what is donated and dropped off by our church. Anything dropped off will be MUCH appreciated!

4-6 gallons of vanilla ice cream
ice cream Sunday toppings
10- 2 liters of root beer
veggie or fruit trays for coaches and staff each day (such a treat and a blessing for the adults trying to be “good” food wise)
snack items such as granola bars, fruit snacks, muffins, cookies (we need lots and lots of theseJ )
cakes, brownies, bars, or any dessert to be served at lunch for coaches and staff each day

As always we ask for prayers that the hearts of campers would be opened to hearing the Gospel and that lives would be impacted for Christ! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch with me!

Thank you,
Erica McNeese
Fhornist1@gmail.com
256-468-6951

Senior Fellows June Activities: On Tuesday, June 5 at 9:00 AM the Senior Fellows will enjoy breakfast, fellowship and a devotional at the Church House. Guests are welcome. Also on Monday, June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM the Senior Fellows will attend Music In The Park at Big Spring International Park (behind the Huntsville Museum of Art) to hear the US Army Materiel Command Bands. Bring chairs, picnic dinner, etc. Meet at the Kennedy Memorial Torch. Bring your spouse, kids, grand-kids and friends.

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Debbie Hill, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Bereavement: Please pray for the family of Greg Hill, whose mother died this week.
Expecting: Please pray for the Elliott family, expecting in September, and the Ely family, expecting in November.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Vinnie and Molly Athey (RUF at UAH); RUF at Alabama A&M; Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).

Emails:

general inquiries: admin@christpreshamptoncove.org
benevolence needs and prayer: deacons@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