In the final section of the massive prophecy of Ezekiel (chapters 40-48), we discover the last great vision that the Lord gave to the exiled preacher living among the captive Israelites in Babylon. The book closes with nine chapters that are full of intricate details that provided the Israelites with a captivating picture of a magnificent new land, a new city, and a new temple! But before Ezekiel shared this vision with the exiles, he first had to take a guided tour of this new land himself, along with its capital city and its stunningly beautiful new temple.
In Ezekiel 40:1-4, we see how this came about, and we are introduced to a visual sermon that Ezekiel would be ordered to proclaim to his people. This ‘picture-sermon’ would provide the captives with a foretaste of the future that would sustain them even during the hardest times that lay ahead for them.
On Sunday, we will get acquainted with this final vision granted to the prophet, and we will take a tour with him as Ezekiel is guided by an angel along the way. As we consider these chapters over the next few Sundays, let me encourage you to begin reading Ezekiel 40-48. This will surely be an unforgettable tour!
I love you all with all my heart!
Mike
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Members Class – Christ Pres new member class will be conducted over five Sundays during the Sunday school hour, February 16th – March 16th. This class must be completed prior to becoming a member. If interested in the class, please sign up in the narthex.
Midweek Fellowship – Please join us for church-wide fellowship, dinner, and discipleship for all ages this coming Wednesday, January 29th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the church. The dinner theme will be chili with toppings and chips. The adult discipleship class will be A Christian Perspective of Artificial Intelligence. Forthcoming Midweek gatherings will be February 26th and March 26th.
Children’s Ministry
• We have several nursery volunteer spots open for this quarter. Please see the SignUp Genius link in your email or the paper sign up in the narthex. Direct any questions to Amanda Dean.
• Save the date: VBS 2025 will be June 9-12. Please contact Anne Swanner if you are interested in serving.
Women’s Ministry
• Family Forum Date Change – Fellowship and teaching for our moms with elementary-aged children and younger will be Tuesday, February 18th from 6:30-8:30pm at the home of Leslie Jeffery.
• Tuesday morning study at 9:30am at the church – Revelation study by Jen Wilkin (Childcare provided).
• Tuesday evening study at 6pm at the church – Esther study by Lydia Brownback
• Wednesday morning study at 10am at the church – Hebrews study by Jen Wilkin (Childcare provided).
• Women’s monthly luncheon is the first Thursday of every month at 11:00am at the Timbers Edge Clubhouse. All ladies are invited!
• Senior Sisters monthly meeting is on the third Thursday from 10-11:30am.
• Senior Sisters weekly exercise class meets Tuesdays at the church, 10-11:30am.
Men’s Ministry
• Men’s Friday Bible study meets 11:30-12:30pm in the church fellowship room. The men will study the miracles in the Gospel of John.
• Men’s Devotion/Prayer meets Tuesdays at 6:30am at the office of Paul Matheny. Please contact Adam Turnbull with questions.
• Senior Fellows – Next breakfast will be at 9:00am on Tuesday, February 4th.
Youth Ministry – Sunday Night Youth will meet Sunday, February 2nd, in the Church Fellowship Hall from 4:30-6:30pm.
Career Ministry – Bible study & fellowship meets Sundays at 7pm at the home of Jim and Sharon Daughtry.
See christpreshamptoncove.org for detailed news and upcoming events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Care and Healing – Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Collins Bailey, Maurice Belrose, Bill Cowley, Amy Fortenberry, Sonny Henry, Elizabeth Holton, Ned Nuwayhid, Joe Sims, and Steve Terry
Expecting – Please pray for the Bucks and Butlers due in April.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries:
• Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland)
• 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
• Adam & Lisa Venable (Southside Presbyterian Church)