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November 6, 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
David
Dangar
Opening
Prayer
Robert
Jeffery
Scripture
Reading
Ryan
Cobb
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
Steve
Maynard
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leading
Kai
Sugita
Opening
Prayer
Connor
Denson
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Mike
McGill
Closing
Prayer
Elder
8:15
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Randy
Wilson
Opening
Prayer
Ken
Shepherd
Scripture
Reading
Kerry
Newland
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Rusty
Allen
Closing
Prayer
Elder
Baptismal
Garments
for
November
Charlotte
VanHorn
Bus
Drivers
November
13–
James
Morris
November
20–
Ken
&
Karen
Shepherd
Deacons
of
the
Month
Steve
Wilkerson
Randy
Wilson
Build
Yourselves
Up
Scripture
Reading:
1
Peter
2:1–5
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Praying for Politicians
The word politician is more often viewed negatively than it is positively. If you
were to say of anyone, “he operates like a politician”, or “he has all the integrity of a
politician”, it would not be viewed as a compliment – strangely enough! Sometimes hailed
as heroes, but more often portrayed as villains, politicians evoke strong feelings from the
masses.
Even as Christians, there are politicians who we think negatively of – sometimes
for good reason! There have been many politicians throughout history who were corrupt,
and acted grossly immoral. And while this fact is undeniable, it is all too easy to use it as
an excuse to be disrespectful and to act rebelliously against the politicians, especially those
who are corrupt. But as Christians, does God permit us to be rebellious and disrespectful
toward politicians who are immoral?
God Word teaches us that we must submit to all governing authorities (Rom. 31:1-
2; Tit. 3:1-2; 1 Pet. 2:13-14), even those that are corrupt and unreasonable (1 Pet. 2:18).
Only if our government or rulers require us to do something contrary to the
commandments of God do we have grounds to disobey them (Acts 5:29).
God’s Word also requires us to be respectful towards all people, even to our
political leaders (1 Pet. 2:17-18; Rom. 13:7). Not always easy to do, but we have no
excuse for being disrespectful.
This does not mean that we have no right call out what is wrong with politicians, or
to honestly critique their policies. Scripture speaks very clearly to the fact that we can be
open and honest in pointing out corruption in politics and policy. For example, John the
Baptist openly critiqued the politician Herod for unlawfully stealing his brother’s wife
(Mk. 6:17-18). On multiple occasions, Paul critiqued politicians for acting unlawfully or
immorally (Acts 16:37-38; 22:25-28; 23:13). So while we can do likewise, we must
remember that we can only do so with respect and great caution.
And regardless of who the politician is, God wants us to pray for them so that the
church can live in peace and harmony in this country (1 Tim. 2:1-2). Occasionally I hear
fellow Christians jokingly say, “this is how I pray for our leader”:
“Let his days be few; Let another take his office.” – Psalm 109:8
Although this is admittedly a humorous application of this verse, it is not however
the attitude with which God calls us to pray for our leaders. God desires all people to be
saved and to do what is right, especially leaders (1 Tim. 2:3-4).
As the midterms are upon us, let us not forgot to pray for all the politicians – the
good and the corrupt alike. This is what God commands us to do, and this is pleasing to
Him (1 Tim. 2:1-4). Regardless of who gets elected, let our prayers be many and often for
the politicians in this country.
~Jeffrey Howell

2.
Weekly Purpose:
$17,171.00
Contribution:
$22,729.42
Contribution YTD:
$859,391.00
Purpose YTD:
$738,353.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$19,985.00
Mission Sunday:
$120,100.00
Week 43
Prayers
Sue Adams
Vera Bonner
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
Richard & Gurtie Robbins
Judy Roeder
Donna & Tim Shoemaker
Stephanie Theoret
Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle
Gayle Varner
Dennis Washington
Mary Wells
Billy White
Maxine Wilson
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
Faye Bradford– recovering at home
Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments
Bev Key– undergoing tests
McDonald/Tuggle family– multiple health issues
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Doug Scruggs– UAB
Dennis Washington– waiting for a stem cell
transplant
Attendance
10-30-2022
AM 348 PM 105
November 6, 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– The Holy Spirit- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Lads to Leaders
Workshop (Preschool– 5th grade) in
the education building
November 27– The Holy Spirit- 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
Nelson and Rickie Deaver
7881 Lowe Dr.
Pinson, AL 35126
Impact Group 1
Job Opportunity
Faulkner University is looking for a
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor
Director for the Birmingham
Extension Center. They are also
looking to fill the following positions
on the Montgomery campus: Faculty
(College of Health Sciences– Physical
Therapy), Faculty (Thomas Goode
Jones School of Law– Mediation
Clinic), Faculty (Thomas Goode
Jones School of Law), Faculty (Harris
College of Business– Accounting),
Faculty (Harris College of Business–
Finance). For more information and a
complete job description please visit
www.faulkner.edu/jobs .
Youth News
Registration for Fall Youth Retreat is
now open. Please visit
youth.deerfootcoc.com and click events.
There will be a devo at the home of
Sherry Denson TONIGHT following the
evening services. Please bring $5 for
food.
Save the Date
Pizza with Santa will be Friday,
December 9th from 6-8pm.
Sympathy
We express our sympathy to Anna Brown,
Billie Adkinson and family at the passing
of their sister-in-law, Pattie Ryan. Her
services were last week in Oneonta.
We also express our sympathy to Ed
Cooper and family at the death of his wife
June. There will be a private burial.
Please keep these families in your prayers.
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.
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
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
Wednesday, November 30th.