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November 27, 2022
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
Steve
Putnam
Opening
Prayer
Stan
Mann
Scripture
Reading
Frank
Montgomery
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
David
Dangar
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leading
Steve
Putnam
Opening
Prayer
Randy
Wilson
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Jeffrey
Howell
Closing
Prayer
Elder
8:15
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Ryan
Cobb
Opening
Prayer
Jack
Taggart
Scripture
Reading
Alex
Coggins
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Les
Self
Closing
Prayer
Elder
Baptismal
Garments
for
November
Charlotte
VanHorn
Bus
Drivers
December
4–
Mark
Adkinson
December
11–
Rick
Glass
Deacons
of
the
Month
Steve
Wilkerson
Randy
Wilson
Ryan
Cobb
Sermon
Notes
When You Give on Sunday, Do You Worship?
The coronavirus has changed the way some congregations are doing the
contribution on Sundays and the way some individual Christians are giving on
Sundays. As in all things, we must ask, “What does the Bible say about our giving on
Sundays?” A modern-day practice or even a long-time tradition should never cause us to
do something that is not authorized.
Let’s examine first what we know about worship itself. First, worship
involves purpose. Just as Abraham (Gen. 22:5) and the wise men (Matt. 2:2) planned
ahead to “worship,” so also our worship must be intentional. Interestingly, the Bible uses
that very word to describe our giving— “let each one give as he purposes” (2 Cor.
9:7). Second, worship involves action. The word “worship” is used throughout the Bible
as an action verb, to emphasize something that was being done (Deut. 12:4; Psa.
95:6; Matt. 4:10; John 4:23-24). Third, worship involves the heart. There must be
emotion in our worship. It is not merely “going through the motions.” Worship is to be
done “in spirit” (John 4:23-24), which emphasizes the engagement of one’s mind, one’s
heart, one’s emotions in worship, as seen in giving as one “purposes in his heart” (2 Cor.
9:7; see also Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16, 1 Cor. 11:28, Matt. 15:8-9). Fourth, worship
requires authority. We are not permitted to do anything in the name of “worship” that is
not authorized by the Lord. Thus, “truth” must be the authority for all that we do in
worship (John 4:24), as we “give” and “worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psa.
29:2).
So, back to the matter of giving. What do we know? First, giving is a command
of God. There are “orders” that we have been “directed” to follow in giving (1 Cor.
16:1). Thus, it is not optional or left up to the elders to authorize. Second, giving is
a universal responsibility (orders were given to all churches, 1 Cor. 16:1; 4:17; 7:17) and
a personal responsibility (to be done by “each one of you,” 1 Cor. 16:2). Third, giving is
specified to be done “on the first day of the week” (1 Cor. 16:2), when the Lord’s
church would “come together” to worship Him (1 Cor. 11:17, 18, 20, 33, 34; 14:26).
Thus, giving is a part of our first-day-of-the-week worship, just as much as singing
or the Lord’s Supper. It is not an appendage or a compulsion to make sure that we can pay
the light bill. Even if I cannot “assemble” with the church on Sunday and put my
contribution “in a basket” and “set it before the Lord” in “worship” (Deut. 26:1-11), if I
am seeking to “worship” the Lord on the first day of the week, I need to (1) find a way for
my contribution to reach the church and be “put aside” (1 Cor. 16:2) for the work (either
by mailing a check or online giving), and (2) still worship with purpose and with my heart
on Sunday when the church participates together in the fellowship of giving in worship (2
Cor. 9:7).
~David Sproule
If you would like to make your purpose for 2023 known to the
elders, you may use the QR code here or complete the card you
received in the mail.

2.
Weekly Purpose:
$17,171.00
Contribution:
$20,646.85
Contribution YTD:
$921,281.00
Purpose YTD:
$789,866.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$20,027.85
Mission Sunday:
$120,100.00
Week 46
Prayers
Sue Adams
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
Dorine 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– sister-in-law 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.
833-1400
Hospital / Sick List
Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments
Marilyn Glass– recovering at home
Bev Key– undergoing tests
McDonald/Tuggle family– multiple health issues
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Doug Scruggs– UAB
Dennis Washington– MD Anderson– Houston
Don Young– VA Hospital
Attendance
11-20-2022
AM 273 PM 88
November 27, 2022
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
November 6– Singing Night– boys in
the Auditorium, girls in Adult
Classroom 1
November 13– The Holy Spirit- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Bible Bowl (Preschool
– 5th grade) in the education
building
November 20– 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
November 27– Twelve Ordinary Men- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Puppets (Preschool–
5th grade) in the education building
PANTRY ITEMS:
November
Soup
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Ravioli/ Spaghetti-O’s
New Members
Michael and Nikki Cagle
Phoenix, Elias & Abigail
2540 Genoa Way, Apt. 309
Birmingham, AL 35243
Impact Group
Youth News
There is a local devo on Sunday,
December 4th at the home of Olivia
Christian. Please bring $5 for food.
The Youth Christmas Party will be
Saturday, December 10th at 5:00pm.
Save the Date
Pizza with Santa will be Friday,
December 9th from 6-8pm.
Thank You
Dear Congregation,
Thanks!! For the meals and friendship
through meeting others from the church.
I truly appreciate it very much. You all
made my day quite special.
Hopefully I’ll be able to participate in
worship soon. Until then– Have a Blessed
Day.
Love and Prayers,
Violet Whitman
Dear Church Family,
Sol and I would like to say how grateful
we are for the many acts of kindness
shown to us during our recent illness.
Thank you for all the get well cards, calls,
food and especially the prayers.
We love and appreciate each and every
one of you. You are our family.
In Christian love,
The Godwins
Family Retreat
It’s time to sign up for the Family Retreat! This
year our retreat will be February 24-26 at
McKanna-Sandrock Retreat Center in
Tallapoosa, Georgia. The accommodations are
hotel style. The cost will be $50 for individuals
or $100 for families. Please sign up in the foyer
if you plan to attend.
Lads to Leaders Registration
If you are participating in Lads to Leaders
this year, please fill out the registration
forms found in the foyer. Forms may be
returned to Yoshi or Karen Sugita or the
office. All registration forms are due by
THIS Wednesday, November 30th.
Purpose Sunday
Mark your calendars for Purpose
Sunday, December 4th. Please
prayerfully consider what you will
give to the Lord in 2023.
Ladies’ Ornament Swap
The Ladies’ Ornament Swap will be
Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00am
until 11:00am at the home of Nia
Johnson. Please bring a brunch item and
a Christmas item to swap (no more than
$10 in value). Please sign the list in the
foyer if you plan to attend.
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals will be having
their annual Christmas Party at the home
of David and Courtney Gilmore on
Saturday, December 10th at 5:00pm.
Please bring a gift from home or a gift
valued at less than $10.
Hygiene Supply Drive
We will be collecting hygiene supplies for the Ladies’ Work
Release Center until December 18th. They have suggested
purchasing items from the Dollar Tree.
Shampoo Toothpaste
Conditioner Tooth brush
Deodorant Comb
Lipstick Brush
Fingernail polish (no alcohol) Make-up (for diverse group)
Sanitary pads Eye shadow
Plastic clear containers for food Eyebrow pencil
Plastic clear drinking cups Body wash (no alcohol)
Christmas for Children
Every year we donate money to help
children have a better holiday. If you
would like to help make Christmas a
little better for a child please give your
donation to one of the Elders or Donna
McCurry. You may also mail in your
donation. Please make your check to
Deerfoot Church of Christ and label it
for the children.