Announcements and Order of Worship – September 21 2018

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Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

This coming Sunday, our message will be taken from Colossians 3:12-14. The main subject at hand in this section of Paul’s letter, continuing from verses 1-10, is the “new self” (v. 10) which all who are in Christ now possess.  By God’s grace, we are all “new creations” in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17).

And here in Colossians 3, Paul has also introduced us to the phrases “put to death” and “put off.” And we spent some time last week considering that list of terrible things that must be removed from our lives as we increasingly grow in Christ-like character.

On Sunday, we will consider the ‘other side of the fence,’ or what we must “put on” as we seek to follow our Lord. Beginning in verse 12, Paul provides a list of the beautiful virtues that should be progressively evident in our lives as the power of God’s Sprit gradually transforms us into the image of the Son.

This week we will consider the first two on Paul’s list; “compassionate hearts,” and “kindness.”

Men’s Fall Bible Study Begins This Sunday

Just one more reminder to all of our men and young men about our Fall Bible Study that starts this Sunday afternoon from 2:30-4:00 PM at the Church in the Fellowship Area. Getting with our Men is one of the greatest joys of the year, and I can’t wait to gather this Sunday with our brothers in Christ! Our subject will be based on the book Tactics, by Gregory Koukl. We will continue this study on Sunday September 30 and Sunday October 7.

May you all have a most restful weekend, and I’ll see you Sunday as we come before our King!

In His grace,

Mike

Upcoming Events:

September 23, 2:30 PM – Men’s Bible Study at Church
September 23, 4 PM – Alleluia Choir at Church House
September 23, 5 PM – Nursery Families Fellowship at Church House
September 25, 9 AM – Mother’s Morning Bible Study at Church
September 25, 6 PM – Women’s Evening Bible Study at Church
September 26, 10 AM – Women’s Morning Bible Study at Church
September 26, 6:30 PM – Parenting Small Groups
September 30, 4:30 PM – Youth Group at Church
October 4, 6 AM – Men’s Morning Bible Study at Church
October 4, 11:30 AM – Women’s Ministry Potluck Lunch and Timbers Edge Clubhouse
October 14, 12 PM – Second Sunday Fellowship Lunch
October 17, 6 PM – Diaconate Meeting
October 20, 8 AM – Church Work Day
October 21, 2 PM – Ely Baby Shower at Walker Home

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 Worship the King – Hymn 2 v.1,4,5
In Christ Alone
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross – Hymn 252 v.1-4
Doxology – Hymn 731

Announcements:

Alleluia Choir: Music activities for Second through Sixth graders continues Sunday from 4:00 – 4:45 pm in the Music Room of the Church House.

Youth Group: We will meet again on Sunday, September 30th at the Church Fellowship Hall. The times will be from 4:30-6:30 pm and this will be for students ages 13-18 years of age. We ask that those who attend be at least 13 years of age due to the content of some of the discussions and the wide age range in the group.

Also of interest to the youth, the second annual Presbytery-wide youth picnic will be held at Monte Sano State Park on Saturday November 3. Details will be forthcoming. This event will be for all middle and upper schoolers, with youth from all of our Presbytery’s churches planning to attend.

Elliott Meals: We have the opportunity to serve the Elliott family as they settle into being a family of three! What a wonderful way to love on Matthew and Megan for the next few weeks. The Elliott’s have asked that the meals be lower carb, and no pasta. Thank you so much in advance for serving the Body in this way.

Nursery Families Fellowship: A fellowship for current or soon to be infant and toddler nursery families is planned for September 23rd from 4 pm to 6 pm at the church house. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please click here to sign up to bring other food. Weather permitting, activities will include sprinklers and kiddie pools so children should be prepared to get wet. For more information see Norman or Amanda Dean, ndeaniv@gmail.com.

Men’s Fall Bible Study: The Fall Men’s Study will meet Sunday September 23rd and 30th and October 7th at 2:30 PM at the church. There will be a fourth meeting which will be announced at a later date. As a reminder, the study topic is “A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” using Gregory Koukl’s book Tactics. This book is thought provoking and practical. As I Please see Mark Cooper if you have any questions.

Church Work Day: Church Work Day will be 8 AM – Noon, Saturday, Oct 20. We will enjoy great fellowship while performing perform needed indoor and outdoor maintenance. Sign up today in the narthex to help and bring tools. If the weather is bad, the backup day is Saturday, Oct 27.

Ely Baby Shower: Save the date, Megan Ely’s baby shower is set for October 21 from 2:00-4:00 at Debi Walker’s house. See Amanda Dean if you’d like to help.

Prayer Requests:

Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Joanna Hill, Liza Elliott, Stewart King, Andy Trent, Suzanne Nimon, Robin Holloway, Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nolan Osmer.
Expecting: Please pray for 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: 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