My Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
I suspect that along our way we’ve all encountered an unbeliever who said something approximating this: ‘I will believe in God, and in Christianity, if He will prove Himself to me by performing a miracle, one that will demonstrate beyond all doubt that He is real.’
This very theme surfaced often during the earthly ministry of our Lord. We see just such a thing transpiring in Luke 11:29-32. This time, it is a large crowd surrounding Jesus that in unison requested such proof from Him. The idea was initially put on the table by the Pharisees in Luke 11:16 where they demanded that Jesus give them “a sign from heaven.” Everyone seemed to agree that Jesus should and must do this if He were to be believed and accepted as God’s Messiah.
The reply of our Lord, however, was as stunning as it was terribly blunt: “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah” (v. 29).
What are we to make of this rather mysterious reply? What is here for us to learn as we think of our own lives as disciples of Jesus? What do the words of our Savior tell us about the world we live in?
I can’t wait to explore this passage of Scripture with you on Sunday!
All my love, always,
Mike
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church! Thank you for joining us for worship. If this is your first time visiting our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offerings box at the back of the sanctuary. If you have any needs or would like additional information, please see one of our elders or deacons. Finally, if you require hearing assistance or a pew cushion, please see one of our men in the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary. Children’s Ministry
• VBS volunteers meeting on May 21st at 3pm at the church.
• VBS 2023: The Race is On! June 12-15 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration and more info on the Church Center app.
• Nursery: If you would like to serve in our nursery during service on Sundays, please contact Amanda Dean.
Women’s Ministry
• Senior Sisters meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 10-11:30am
• Senior Sisters exercise class meets Mondays at the church, 10-11:30am
• Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study on Ephesians concludes May 17th
• Monthly lunch first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11
Men’s Ministry
• Senior Fellows – Breakfast first Tuesday of the month at 9 AM at the church.
• Men’s Friday Bible Study – 11:30-12:30 at the church.
Youth Ministry – Youth will meet tonight from 4:30 to 6:30 at the church house.
Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 PM.
See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Perry Calvert, Bill Cowley, and Elizabeth Holton, and Steve Terry.
Expecting – Please pray for the Pasuers due in August, the Prinzingers, Elliotts and Joe and Jennifer Calvert, all expecting in October and the Tomlinsons due in November.
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)
• Gannon Miles (seminary student)
• The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center.