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December 11, 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
Brandon
Madaris
Opening
Prayer
David
Dangar
Scripture
Reading
Steve
Putnam
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
Craig
Huffstutler
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leading
Mike
Cagle
Opening
Prayer
Ancel
Norris
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Brandon
Cacioppo
Closing
Prayer
Elder
8:15
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Ryan
Cobb
Opening
Prayer
David
Gilmore
Scripture
Reading
Rusty
Allen
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Ken
Shepherd
Closing
Prayer
Elder
Baptismal
Garments
for
December
Pamela
Richardson
Bus
Drivers
December
18–
Ken
&
Karen
Shepherd
December
25–
Steve
Maynard
Deacons
of
the
Month
Gary
Cosby
David
Gilmore
Bobby
Gunn
Not
By
Sight
Scripture
Reading:
2
Corinthians
5:1–5
2
Corinthians
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The Secrets of God
Human comprehension is limited. We can barely remember what we were
doing a week ago, let alone grasp the many areas of study and learning that are
available. And that doesn’t even cover the vast amount of knowledge that humanity
is entirely unaware of. As Sir Isaac Newton once said, “What we know is a drop,
what we don’t know is an ocean.” This quote aptly displays the limitation of human
knowledge from one of the most knowledgeable men of all time.
So it makes sense why mankind has struggled at times to understand the
spiritual things of God. As God Himself said, “…So are My ways higher than your
ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Is. 55:9b). Scripture testifies, “The
secret things belong to the Lord our God…” (Deut. 29:29a). Given the infinite
nature of God it shouldn’t be surprising that His thinking exceeds ours and that He
knows secret things that we don’t. While all these things are true, it can still lead to
the mistaken thinking about what can be known about God and spiritual things.
Have you ever heard the phrase, “The Lord works in mysterious ways”?
Ironically, this quote is not from the Bible. It can certainly be true that God works
in ways that are sometimes mysterious to us, but this doesn’t mean that the nature
of God or His workings are incomprehensible to us. As we can see in the next
portion of Deut. 29:29, there is more to the story than God possessing secret
knowledge what we don’t have. As it says, “…but the things revealed belong to
us.” God has revealed many spiritual truths to us through His Word. It is chock full
of things about the nature of God, His workings, why He did what He did and does
what He does. The Bible is packed with answers that God has given to us.
When we carefully examine Scripture, we see many examples of how God
has often revealed secret things to His people over the course of time. Psalms 25:14
declares, “The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make
them know His covenant.” Daniel said of God, “It is He who reveals the profound
and hidden things…” (Dan. 2:22). We can also see that Jesus spoke in parables to
reveal “things hidden since the foundation of the world” (Mat. 13:35). And the
mystery that the Gentiles would become equal partakers with Jews under the New
Covenant with Jesus Christ was revealed to humanity through the Gospel (Rom.
16:25-26).
God is a God who give us answers, reveals His purpose, and shows us His
workings. While it is true that there are many things that only God knows, that
should never lead us to overlook the many things and answers that God has
revealed to us in His Word. So never be afraid to dig into Scripture and search for
answers. Some things we won’t know ‘til we see God, but let us treasure and learn
the secrets that God has given us in the meantime!
~Jeffrey Howell

Weekly Purpose:
$17,171.00
Contribution:
$25,120.42
Contribution YTD:
$960,744.00
Purpose YTD:
$841,379.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$19,607.00
Mission Sunday:
$120,100.00
Week 48
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
Jedene Schlehuber– aunt of Janice
VanHorn
Gentry Sutton– brother of Nancy
Clemens
Parker Burgess– Cousin of Martha
Lybrand
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
Bev Key– undergoing tests
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Doug Scruggs– UAB
Dennis Washington– MD Anderson– Houston
Attendance
12-4-2022
AM 337 PM 123
December 11, 2022
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
December 4– Singing Night– boys in
the Auditorium, girls in Adult
Classroom 1
December 11– Twelve Ordinary Men- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Bible Bowl
(Preschool– 5th grade) in the
education building
December 18– 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
December 25– No Evening Service this
week
Sunday Morning Service will be at
the regular times
PANTRY ITEMS:
December
Soup
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Beef Stew/Chili
Youth News
There is an areawide youth devo at
Palisades Church of Christ on
December 18th. The bus will be
leaving at 4:09.
Service Change
The elders have made the decision to have only
morning services on December 25th to allow
everyone to spend more time with family.
Service times will be as follows:
8:15 Worship
9:30 Bible classes
10:30 Worship
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
by December 15th. You may also
mail in your donation. Please make
your check to Deerfoot Church of
Christ and label it for the children.
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.
Thank You
Peace to you this Christmas
As you celebrate the holiday, may
your home be filled with peace, love
and joy. Thanks for your support.
Mike
Disaster Assistance
“May the God of hope fill you with
all joy and peace.”
Romans 15:13
Purpose Sunday
$16,440.00 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 December 22nd,
December 29th and January 5th.
Classes will resume January 12th.
*Shut-in meals will be
delivered as usual.