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- 1. DEERFOOT NOTES Let us know you are watching Point your smart phone camera at the QR code or visit deerfootcoc.com/hello January 1, 2023 WELCOME TO THE DEEROOT CONGREGATION We want to extend a warm welcome to any guests that have come our way today. We hope that you are spiritually uplifted as you participate in worship today. If you have any thoughts or questions about any part of our services, feel free to contact the elders at: elders@deerfootcoc.com CHURCH INFORMATION 5348 Old Springville Road Pinson, AL 35126 205-833-1400 www.deerfootcoc.com office@deerfootcoc.com SERVICE TIMES Sundays: Worship 8:15 AM Bible Class 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening 5:00 PM Wednesdays: 6:30 PM SHEPHERDS Michael Dykes John Gallagher Rick Glass Sol Godwin Merrill Mann Skip McCurry Darnell Self MINISTERS Richard Harp Jeffrey Howell Johnathan Johnson JCA CAMPUS MINISTER Alex Coggins 10:30 AM Service Welcome Song Leading David Dangar Opening Prayer Bob Carter Scripture Reading Canaan Hood Sermon Lord’s Supper / Contribution Jeffrey Howell Closing Prayer Elder ———————————————————— 5 PM Service Song Leading Kai Sugita Opening Prayer Jonah Neal Lord’s Supper/ Contribution Randy Wilson Closing Prayer Elder 8:15 AM Service Welcome Song Leading Randy Wilson Opening Prayer Evan Harris Scripture Reading Ryan Cobb Sermon Lord’s Supper/ Contribution Alex Coggins Closing Prayer Elder Baptismal Garments for January Barbara Fields Bus Drivers January 8– Ken & Karen Shepherd January 15– Steve Maynard Deacons of the Month Craig Huffstutler Johnathan Johnson Chad Key His Will Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:13–16 Ephesians ___:___ 1. Do N_____ B__ F____________ F_____________: Pertaining to a lack of P__________ or G_________ J____________, I____________ Proverbs ___:___;___ Psalm ___:___ Luke ___:___-___ 2. B_____ U_____________ U_____________: to have an I____________ G________ of something that challenges one’s T__________ or P__________, C______________ Matthew ___:___-___ 3. W_______ the W_______ of the L__________ I___ Psalm ___:___-___ Colossians ___:___-___ What is Resolution Sunday? Today, as many are beginning their resolutions for the New Year, this article finds its purpose. Next week, January 8th , is Resolution Sunday. The elders have requested this day to be on our calendar, and I applaud their wisdom and insight for its focus. One might suppose this could have been called “Every Member Present Day” or “Unity Day.” Unity and attendance are always understood in their importance. We are unified by the blood of Christ. “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians 2:13–14) Those walls being broken down make it possible for every member to be brought near. To be completely present and cleansed from a guilty past completely. These truths being understood, are often left to grow cold and lose their luster within our mind’s eye. Resolution Sunday is a day to affirm our commitment to the Lord. A day in the beginning of the year to commit to a steadfastness in Faith. A private inner pledge to be immovable in seeking God’s Will in 2023. You will notice that “His Will” is the theme for 2023. Today for the sermon, we will focus on our theme verse: “Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:17). This is a tall order to seek and understand the will of God. If we could understand everything, if we could know every aspect of an event in question, there would be no more room for the question within our mind. The answer would be left in its place. At the conclusion of this year, we will still have questions. We will still wonder and seek God’s will in every situation. But this passage shows us that we CAN UNDERSTAND the will of the Lord. What God wants us to know is like an open book test. What is readily available to each and every one of us is that He wants us to know His divine will. This is what we are going to delve into in 2023. This is exciting! This is literally life-changing for the better, regardless of what is happening in our lives. I ask you, what will this time next year look like if you commit now to daily seek God’s will? Come next week having prayed about this. Have your heart ready to seek God in your Christian duty. This is also a day to affirm our commitment to each other. To be committed to encourage each other and serve this community alongside one another. Let’s strive to seek God’s will together in 2023. Our families, our congregation and our community will be transformed more than ever this year. God be praised. Please pray for January 8th and the blessings that will grow from it. A Note From the Harp
- 2. Weekly Purpose: $17,171.00 Contribution: $18,637.25 Contribution YTD: $1,033,307.00 Purpose YTD: $892,892.00 Average Weekly YTD: $19,852.00 Mission Sunday: $120,100.00 Week 51 Prayers Sue Adams Betty Aldridge Vera Bonner Faye Bradford Bill Brown Michael Burkowski Bobbie Clark Nancy Clemens Edith Collett Thurman & Judy Crawford Jean Dickerson Margie England Audrey Gammage Mike Godwin Kim Green Randy Johnson Bev Key Nancy Locklear Jean Tuggle McDonald Jim McDonald Dot Mitchell Larry & Rita Morgan Ancel Norris Judy Roeder Donna & Tim Shoemaker Stephanie Theoret Johnny Tucker Becky Tuggle Gayle Varner Dennis Washington Mary Wells Billy White Maxine Wilson Don Young Friends & Family Joseph Kelly– great nephew of Jean Tuggle McDonald Gentry Sutton– brother of Nancy Clemens Parker Burgess– Cousin of Martha Lybrand Doreen Hartzog– mother of Julie Kincaid Galen Lilja– father of Janice VanHorn Shirley Mitchell– friend of Martha Lybrand Bonnie Rasche– mother of Amy Gunn Lori Brown– friend of Sherita Bitten Tara Jessen– sister of Amy Gunn Betty Bagley– friend of the Maynards Gwen Fisher– sister of Dial Dangar Cece Fells– sister of Terica Turner Kim Bywaters– aunt of Dawn Taylor Stanley Ryan– brother of Anna Brown & Billie Adkinson Lucas Adkinson– grandson of Mark & Billie Adkinson Sandy Black– friend of Robin Spitzley Betty Trull– sister of Sandra Singer Gloria Smedley– neighbor of Sandra Singer Johnathan England– son of Alan England Jerrie Paschal– sister of Alan VanHorn Our prayer list is updated monthly. 205-833-1400 Hospital / Sick List Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments Bev Key– undergoing tests Larry Morgan– undergoing tests Judy Roeder– Grandview Doug Scruggs– recovering at home Dennis Washington– MD Anderson– Houston Attendance 12-25-2022 AM 264 PM 0 January 1, 2023 Sunday PM Devo in Auditorium followed by: January 1– Singing Night– boys in the Auditorium, girls in Adult Classroom 1 January 8– Twelve Ordinary Men- in auditorium Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult Classroom 2 Kid’s Classes– Bible Bowl (Preschool – 5th grade) in the education building January 15– Twelve Ordinary Men- in auditorium Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult Classroom 2 Kid’s Classes– Lads to Leaders Workshop (Preschool– 5th grade) in the education building January 22– Twelve Ordinary Men- in auditorium Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult Classroom 2 Kid’s Classes– Puppets (Preschool– 5th grade) in the education building January 29- Singing Night– boys in the Auditorium, girls in Adult Classroom 1 PANTRY ITEMS: January Soup Jelly Peanut Butter Beef Stew/Chili Canned Meats Youth News There will be a local youth devo at the home of Lindsey Key on Sunday, January 8th following the evening services. Please bring $5 for food. BELIZE CAMPAIGN 2023 This year’s campaign will be May 5, 2023 - May 12, 2023. We will be working with the Ladyville congregation this year. This is a fantastic opportunity to help spread God’s word and encourage the Christians in Belize. Anyone interested in going on the campaign, please see Gary Cosby by January 5, 2023. Tickets are $650.95 each and money is due by February 3, 2023. Purpose Sunday $19,098 is our current weekly total for Purpose Sunday for 2023. If you have not completed a purpose card, you can still complete one. See one of the elders or use the QR code. CIA CIA will not meet January 5th. Classes will resume January 12th. *Shut-in meals will be delivered as usual. Holiday Office Hours The church office will be closed Monday, January 2nd. Resolution Sunday January 8, 2023 A day to affirm our commitment to the Lord and His church Annual Gospel Singing Ashville Church of Christ January 13, 2023 7:00-9:00pm 33502 US Hwy 231 Ashville, AL 35953 (Refreshments will follow in their fellowship hall.) Wisdom Literature Class We will have a new Wednesday night class on the wisdom found in Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. The first 5 weeks will be about the book of Proverbs. There are information sheets and reading schedules in the foyer. Each week will have a different teacher. Please make your plans to come and learn wisdom from God’s word. Week Date Teacher/ Speaker 1 1/4/2023 Brandon Cacioppo 2 1/11/2023 Tim Shoemaker 3 1/18/2023 Chad Key 4 1/25/2023 Randy Wilson 5 2/1/2023 Stan Mann