Sermon Preview:
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
Our sermon this Sunday will come from Hebrews 5:5-6. And we will learn more about how our Lord Jesus serves as our Great High Priest.
As you get familiar with this text (and through 5:10), you will see that there are three key terms in these two verses. We discover that Jesus our Lord is God’s “ Son,” who is “ begotten,” and is our High Priest “ forever.”
On the surface, these words seem simple enough, for we are very familiar with how Scripture uses them frequently to describe our Lord. We know that He is the only-begotten Son of God, and that He is eternal. But we need to embrace the full weight of these terms as we consider how Jesus serves as a Priest who is superior to Aaron in every way.
As you prepare for the message, let me encourage you to begin reading at Hebrews 5:1 and read on through to 7:28. And then we will come together once more on the Lord’s Day to worship our God and to hear His Holy Word proclaimed.
Time to Fall Back
Speaking of Sunday, remember that this is ‘Fall Back’ time! Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night and enjoy the extra sixty minutes of sleep!!
Thank You!
We want to send out a very special ‘Thank You’ to all of those who participated in the Church Work Day last Saturday! The building and grounds look so beautiful, and your hard work is very much appreciated!!
I love you all,
Mike
Announcements:
COVID-19 Message:
For those of you who are attending worship in person on Sunday morning, please practice social distancing as much as you are able and observe the pew markers so that we may keep a safe, 6-ft between families. During this time, we will not have nursery or fellowship time with food and drink. If any family member has been sick, or you have a pre-existing condition, please consider staying home and joining us by watching the recorded service when it is sent out. Masks are not required if you are maintaining social distance, but are welcome. We hope and pray that if you have any needs, you will let a staff member or deacon know so that we can serve you well during this trying time.
Men’s Ministry:
Men’s book study of Calvin’s Institutes is meeting weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00-7:15 AM. We’re currently changing locations, so stay tuned for an email with the new locale. All men are welcome to join us in building friendships as we discuss our lives in Christ at a practical level. If interested, please contact darondrown@gmail.com
Senior Fellows:
At 9 AM, Tues, Nov 3, the Senior Fellows will continue our weekly Zoom Bible study on What Is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul. The topic will be “Total Depravity (Part 2)”. Church members are welcome to join in. For further information, email us at seniorfellows@
At 9 AM, Tues, Nov 10, the Senior Fellows will meet for Breakfast and Bible Study at the Church. We will wear masks, safe distance and use no touch food service. We will cover “Unconditional Election” in our ongoing Bible Study Series (What is Reformed theology?). A Zoom connection will be provided for those who cannot attend. All are welcome.
Future Topics:
Nov 17 – Limited Atonement
Nov 24 – Irresistible Grace
Dec 1 – Perseverance of the Saints
Women’s Ministry:
Therefore, here is the Current information regarding our Bible Studies this Fall. The three studies will be listed below.
Tuesday Morning Study facilitated by Amy Schnorrenberg
Time: 9:30 am
Place: Christ Pres
Topic: Marriage
Speaker: Video series by Paul Tripp
Childcare: Will be provided and currently in the planning stages
Contact person: Amy Schnorrenberg
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Time: 10am -1130am
Place: Christ Pres Fellowship Hall
Topic: Pilgrim’s Progress (Penguin Classics )
( book can order through Amazon.com for $10.79 )
Speaker: Video series by Derek Thomas (Ligonier Ministry)
Contact person: Mary Lee McKee
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Time: 6pm – 730pm
Place: Christ Pres Fellowship Hall
Topic: Pilgrim’s Progress (Penguin Classics)
( book can be ordered through Amazon.com for $10.79 )
Speaker: Video series by Derek Thomas (Ligonier Ministry)
Contact person: Denise Scrip
For the two Wednesday Women’s studies I am in the process of learning how to incorporate a Zoom Meeting process for those who don’t feel comfortable meeting in person but still want to participate. I will let you know if and when it becomes available.
Children’s Ministry:
Please help our young families by volunteering to serve in the toddler nursery on Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:30. We welcome any adult and teen over 12 (with an adult). We need lots of help! You may sign up HERE.
Remember, our baby nursery will remain closed through December.
Youth:
Youth Fellowship: All youth are invited to a fellowship Sunday evening, November 1st, hosted at the Drown’s house. We will have food as well as serve our church body by boxing up care packages for our college students. For questions, please contact Matthew Elliott at matthew@christpreshamptoncove.org.
College Care Packages: Consider serving our CPC college students by donating items to be packaged and mailed at the beginning of November. A donation box will be placed in the foyer of the church on the mornings of October 18th, 25th, and November 1st. Having approximately 25 college students, please brings items such as pre-packaged snack bars, candy, other snacks like cookies and brownies, encouragement cards, gift certificates for pizza and fast food/coffee, tissue packs, hand sanitizer, wipes, pens, snack packs of all sorts, Fall seasonal items, gum, hot chocolate, tea, microwave popcorn.
Career/Singles:
The young career/singles group meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, for a time of fellowship & spiritual encouragement. Other upcoming events include a bonfire on October 23rd at 6:00 at the home of Shay Huter, the Galaxy of Lights walking tour (dog-walk night) in November, & Winterlude concert in December. Details to follow.
Prayer Requests:
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Lincoln Ely, Rich Bagdazian, Zig and Virdia Jastrebski, Ramona Edwards, Bill Dent, Jacky Haynes, Steve Terry, Bill Cowley, Larrabee Kirkland, Elizabeth Holton, and Nolan Osmer.
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); Amos and Jessica Williams (RUF at Alabama A&M); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky and Alaina Garcia (church plant in Canada); Dieter Paulson (church plant in Scottsboro, AL); Gannon Miles (seminary student); The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center.
Online Donations:
If you would like to give to Christ Presbyterian, you can do so at the following link:
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