Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA)

Month: March 2024

  • Announcements – March 29, 2024

    May the Lord bless you all on this beautiful Good Friday!
    At 6:00 PM tonight, we will gather together for our annual Good Friday Service of Worship. We will reflect upon the events that took place on this day two-thousand years ago in the city of Jerusalem where our Lord and Savior freely gave His life upon the cross for our sins.  Following our tradition, we will read Scripture, pray, sing, and hear the proclamation of God’s Word regarding the necessity and purpose for the death of the sinless Son of God.
    Tonight’s brief message is entitled, ‘The Language of the Cross: A Meditation On the Words of Jesus.’  We will consider several Scripture passages from Matthew’s Gospel in which we find the very words of Jesus that tell us the true meaning of His death.
    Then, on Easter morning, we will gather together once again to worship our risen Lord and King.  Our sermon will come from Luke 24:13-35 and is entitled, ‘The Amazing Thing That Happened On the Way to Emmaus.’  This, of course, is the post resurrection appearance of Jesus that we discover only in Luke’s Gospel.
    Let me also report on our Officer Election that was held last Sunday.  Each of the seven candidates were resoundingly elected to their respective offices by the congregation.  On Sunday April 14 we will ordain and install these brothers during our worship service.  Please pray for them and their families as they take up their duties in service of the Lord and His Church.
    I look forward to seeing you tonight and again on Resurrection Day!
    All my love to each of you,
    Mike

     

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Children’s Ministry
    •     Mark your calendars for VBS on June 10-13, 2024. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
    • VBS volunteer meeting on April 7th at 3pm.
    • A big thank you to those who have helped in the nursery this quarter! The new nursery sign up is out for the spring quarter. Please see the link in your email or sign up on the paper sheet in the narthex. Contact Amanda Dean if you have any questions.

    Women’s Ministry
    • Tuesday morning study meets 9:30-11am at the church. Childcare provided. We meet until April 16th and are studying the book ‘Five Lies of our Anti Christian Age’ by Rosaria Butterfield.
    • Women’s Bible Studies on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings have finished for the Spring. Enjoy the summer months with family and friends and we will keep you posted on what we will study in the Fall .
    • Senior Sisters meet monthly on the third Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Senior Sisters exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Monthly luncheon held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.

    Men’s Ministry
    •     Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 2nd.
    • Men’s Lunchtime Book/Bible Study every Friday at 11:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall

    Career Ministry
    –     Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 pm.

    Bridal Shower – A bridal shower honoring Sarah Gibson will be held at the church on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4.

    Church Spring Picnic – Please save the date for our annual spring picnic on Sunday, April 28th.

    See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events. 

    PRAYER REQUESTS

    Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Marilyn Calvert, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York

    Expecting – Please pray for the Beams due in April, the Thornhills due in September, and the Kings due in October

    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)
    • The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
    • Southside Presbyterian Church 

  • Announcements – March 22, 2024

    Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
    Before I introduce our sermon for this coming Lord’s Day, let me remind you that there will be a brief Called Meeting of the Congregation immediately after worship for the purpose of voting on our slate of Church Officer Candidates.  The Session joyfully recommends to you that the following men be elected to Church Office:
    For Ruling Elder:  Jeff Brown, John Dragash, Paul Matheny, and Jon Swanner.
    For Deacon:  Kirk Bailey, Blake Jenkins, and John Patton.
    The vote will be by ballot, and (as our Book of Church Order specifies) only Communing Members of CPC who are present may vote.
    Thank you so much for your faithful prayers and participation as we seek to know and to do our Father’s will.
    Our sermon for this week will come from Ezekiel 1:28, and our theme will be the worship of God.  Ezekiel’s immediate reaction to beholding “the glory of the Lord” is very instructive for us as we contemplate this great theme.
    But what does it mean to worship the Lord? How should we worship Him? And what should move us to worship our Lord?
    Well, believe it or not, the exiled Old Testament prophet of God who lived and preached so long ago has much to teach us about Christian worship today!
    I love you all with all my heart!
    Mike

     

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Good Friday and Easter Services
    •     We will have a Good Friday Service on March 29 at 6pm.
    • On Easter we will have Sunday School and worship as normal.

    Children’s Ministry
    •     Mark your calendars for VBS on June 10-13, 2024. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
    • VBS volunteer meeting on April 7th at 3pm.

    Youth Ministry
    • Youth Game Night tonight at the Turnbull’s house from 4:30 to 6:30. Dinner will be provided.

    Women’s Ministry
    • Tuesday morning study meets 9:30-11am at the church. Childcare provided. Study will not meet 3/26.
    • Wednesday morning study in the Fellowship Hall from 10 to 11:30 am.
    • Senior Sisters meet monthly on the third Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Senior Sisters exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Monthly luncheon held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.
    • Ladies Family Forum – March 27th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffrey. Geared toward ladies with elementary age children, the topic will be “What it Looks Like to Respect and Submit To Your Husband”.

    Men’s Ministry
    •     Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 2nd.
    • Men’s Lunchtime Book/Bible Study every Friday at 11:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall

    Church Spring Picnic – Please save the date for our annual church picnic on Sunday, April 28th

    Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 pm.

    Bridal Shower – A bridal shower honoring Sarah Gibson will be held at the church on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4.

    See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events. 

    PRAYER REQUESTS Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Marilyn Calvert, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York

    Expecting – Please pray for the Beams due in April, the Thornhills due in September and the Kings due in October

    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)
    • The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
    • Southside Presbyterian Church 

  • Announcements – March 15, 2024

    Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
    For the last several weeks, we have been carefully considering the amazing and brilliant vision of the Lord’s throne as described by Ezekiel.  We’ve tried to imagine the heavenly storm, the four living creatures, and the interlocking wheels of the chariot-throne upon which one “with a human appearance” is seated (1:26).  As we arrive at verse 28, Ezekiel finally tells in very plain and simple language what the vision was really all about: “Such was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.”
    That word “glory” is obviously a word we encounter frequently in Scripture, and it certainly seems to be central to the Gospel message itself.  In fact, as theologian Dr. Christopher Morgan has observed, “The glory of God is interwoven throughout the Biblical story and forms the origin, content, and goal of the entire cosmic narrative.”
    But what is “glory,” and more specifically, the “glory of the Lord”?
    Well, if we stay tuned-in to the message of Ezekiel, the answer we seek will surely become clear.  And if Ezekiel’s reaction to this vision the divine glory is any clue (“I fell on my face”), then we are in for a blessed shock for sure!
    What a great joy it will be to worship our glorious Lord together this Sunday!
    I love you all so very much,
    Mike

     

    Good Friday and Easter Services
    • We will have a Good Friday Service on March 29 at 6pm.
    • On Easter we will have Sunday School and worship as normal.

    Children’s Ministry
    • Mark your calendars for VBS on June 10-13, 2024. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
    • VBS volunteer meeting on April 7th at 3pm.

    Youth Ministry
    • Youth Fellowship meets tonight at the church from 4:30 to 6:30.

    Women’s Ministry
    • Tuesday morning study meets 9:30-11am at the church. Childcare provided. Study will not meet 3/12 and 3/26.
    • Tuesday evening study meets at 6:00pm at the home of Cynthia Keen.
    • Wednesday morning study in the Fellowship Hall from 10 to 11:30 am.
    • Senior Sisters meet monthly on the third Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Senior Sisters exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Monthly luncheon held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.
    • Ladies Family Forum – March 27th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffrey. Geared toward ladies with elementary age children, the topic will be “What it Looks Like to Respect and Submit To Your Husband”.

    Men’s Ministry
    • Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 2nd.
    • Men’s Lunchtime Book/Bible Study every Friday at 11:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall

    Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 pm.

    Bridal Shower – A bridal shower honoring Sarah Gibson will be held at the church on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4. 

    PRAYER REQUESTS

    Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Marilyn Calvert, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York
    Expecting – Please pray for the Beams due in April and the Kings and the Thornhills due in September

    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)
    • The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
    • Southside Presbyterian Church 

  • Announcements – March 8, 2024

    Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
    Before we all forget, let me remind you that this Saturday night we set our clocks forward one hour. Spring is on the way, and with it comes the day when ‘Spring Forward.’
    On Sunday, our study of Ezekiel chapter one will continue as we consider verses 26-28.  We will take the first of two looks at this section of Scripture where the prophet describes (as best he can) what he sees as his gaze drifts skyward to what is above the cherubim. As we will learn, this astonishing vision concludes in a most dramatic way as Ezekiel collapses under the weight of what he has encountered there in Babylon (“I fell on my face,” v. 28).
    This Lord’s Day, we will focus upon the “throne” the prophet sees, and the One in “human” form who is seated there above the clouds.  Who could this be?  What does this scene tell us about the God who has delivered us?
    May our Father bless you all with rest and peace this weekend, and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning!
    All my love,
    Mike

     

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Children’s Ministry
    •     Mark your calendars for VBS on June 10-13, 2024. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
    • VBS volunteer meeting on April 7th at 3pm.

    Women’s Ministry
    • Tuesday morning study meets 9:30-11am at the church. Childcare provided. Study will not meet 3/12 and 3/26.
    • Tuesday evening study meets at 6:00pm at the home of Cynthia Keen.
    • Wednesday morning study in the Fellowship Hall from 10 to 11:30 am.
    • Senior Sisters meet monthly on the third Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Senior Sisters exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Monthly luncheon held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.
    • Ladies Family Forum – March 27th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffrey. Geared toward ladies with elementary age children, the topic will be “What it Looks Like to Respect and Submit To Your Husband”.

    Men’s Ministry
    • Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 2nd.
    • Men’s Lunchtime Book/Bible Study every Friday at 11:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall

    Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry, Sundays at 5:30 pm.

    Bridal Shower – A bridal shower honoring Sarah Gibson will be held at the church on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4. 

    PRAYER REQUESTS

    Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Marilyn Calvert, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York

    Expecting – Please pray for the Beams due in April and the Thornhills due in September

    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)
    • The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
    • Southside Presbyterian Church 

  • Announcements – March 1, 2024

    Beloved Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
    What did the prophet Ezekiel see there in the ancient city of Babylon in the year 593 BC?
    Well, from our previous studies in this great book of prophecy we’ve learned that he encountered a massive desert storm (1:4), four living creatures (1:5-14), and wheels within wheels (1:15-21). As you would suspect, all of this has sparked not only great fascination with the Book of Ezekiel, but also much wild speculation as to the identity and meaning of these images.
    Even more significant for contemporary readers like us is the question of the relevance of such a strange vision.  We naturally want to know how the experience of Ezekiel, over 2600 years ago, connects to the plan of redemption and to our lives as the New Covenant people of God.  At the risk of sounding a bit pedantic, we might well ask, is there anything in this bizarre vision that helps, strengthens, and encourages us to live more faithfully for Christ today in our modern world?
    Well, of course, the answer is a resounding ‘Yes’!
    This coming Lord’s Day we are going to take a very close look at the visions of the Heavenly Creatures (vv. 5-14), and the Heavenly Wheels (vv. 15-21).  And what we will discover as we do will be life-changing, guaranteed!
    I love you all so much, always!
    Mike

     

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Children’s Ministry
    •     Mark your calendars for VBS on June 10-13, 2024. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving at VBS this year.
    • VBS volunteer meeting on April 7th at 3pm.

    Youth Ministry – Youth meets tonight from 4:30 to 6:30 at the church.

    Women’s Ministry
    • Tuesday morning study meets 9:30-11am at the church. Childcare provided. Study will not meet 3/12 and 3/26.
    • Tuesday evening study meets at 6:00pm at the home of Cynthia Keen.
    • Wednesday morning study in the Fellowship Hall from 10 to 11:30 am.
    • Senior Sisters meet monthly on the third Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Senior Sisters exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10:00 to 11:30am.
    • Monthly luncheon held the first Thursday of the month at Timbers Edge Clubhouse at 11am.

    Men’s Ministry
    •     Senior Fellows – Our next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, Mar. 5th.
    • Men’s Lunchtime Book/Bible Study every Friday at 11:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall

    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, Maurice Belrose, Marilyn Calvert, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Elizabeth Holton, Steve Terry and Kristy York Expecting – Please pray for the Beams due in April.

    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)
    • The Huntsville Pregnancy Resource Center
    • Southside Presbyterian Church