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December 6, 2020
WELCOME TO THE
DEERFOOT
CONGREGATION
We want to extend a warm wel-
come to any guests that have come
our way today. We hope that you
enjoy our worship. 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 9:00 AM
Worship 10:30 AM
Online Class 5:00 PM
Wednesdays:
6:30 PM
SHEPHERDS
Michael Dykes
John Gallagher
Rick Glass
Sol Godwin
Skip McCurry
Darnell Self
MINISTERS
Richard Harp
Johnathan Johnson
Alex Coggins
NowConcerningtheCollectionFortheSaints:
Scripture:1Corinthians16:1-3;Malachi3:10
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10:30AMService
Welcome
SongsLeading
DavidDangar
OpeningPrayer
StanMann
ScriptureReading
StevePutnam
Sermon
LordSupper/Contribution
BillReed
ClosingPrayer
Elder
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5PMService
OnlineServices
5PMZoomClass
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9:00AMService
Welcome
SongLeading
RyanCobb
OpeningPrayer
PhillipHarris
Scripture
ChadKey
Sermon
LordSupper/Contribution
YoshiSugita
ClosingPrayer
Elder
BaptismalGarmentsfor
December
CharlotteVanHorn
Characteristics of the Christian’s Giving
In every age God has required gifts, offerings, and sacrifices of His people. “By faith Abel offered
unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was right-
eous” (right or just in God’s sight) (Heb. 11:4). Although we are not told specifically what God in-
structed Cain and Abel to offer, we are told that Abel’s offering was “by faith;” and since faith comes
by hearing God’s word (Rom. 10:17), we know God had given them instructions as to what He
wanted.
Since we are not under the same law as Cain and Abel, it is not important for us to know exactly what
instructions were given them, but we do need to make certain our giving is also “by faith.” So let’s
examine some instructions in the New Will and Testament of Jesus Christ:
1. Upon the first day of the week we are to lay by in store as God has prospered us (1 Cor.
16:2). The Israelites were reminded that it was the “Lord your God” who gives you power to get
wealth (Deut. 8:18). James says every good and perfect gift is from above and comes down from the
Father of lights (James 1:17). How well off would you be if God reversed this and prospered you by
eight or nine times the amount you lay by in store??
2. The approved example of the Macedonians indicates our giving should be: liberal and willingly –
having first given themselves to the Lord (2 Cor. 8:1-5; 9:13).
3. We are to abound in this grace of giving (2 Cor. 8:7; 9:5). Abound is defined as, “To exist in
plenty, to have in generous measure.”
4. Having a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has (2 Cor. 8:12; 9:2). Jesus made spe-
cial note of the poor widow who gave two mites (Mark 12:41-44), which was all she had.
5. In our giving we are to sow bountifully (2 Cor. 9:6). This passage says we will reap in proportion
as we sow. Do you ever wonder why you do not have more than you do? If so, think of this principle
and study 2 Cor. 9:8-13; Prov. 11:24; Psalm 112:5-9; Mal. 3:8-10; and Phil. 4:18-19. Do we be-
lieve God?
6. Give cheerfully as we purpose in our hearts (2 Cor. 9:7). Have you ever been guilty of thinking,
“With the cost of living raising as it is, there isn’t much left to give to the Lord”? God has never ac-
cepted “what is left,” regardless of how much or how little it is, always requiring the firstfruits (Lev.
23:10, 17; Exo. 23:19). This “purposing” must be the first item in our budget, not the last.
Does your giving contain these characteristics? Think about it! By: Earl Lanning

Weekly Purpose:
$16,830.00
Contribution
$19,791.00
Contribution YTD
$818,435.00
Purpose YTD:
$791,010.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$17,413.00
Mission Sunday:
$106,600.00
Week 50
Prayers
Stephanie Theoret
Vera Bonner
Nancy Clements
Thurman Crawford
Terry Davidson
Jean Dickerson
Margie England
Audrey Gammage
Mike Godwin
Kim Green
Randy Johnson
Christi Key
Lucille Large
Nancy Locklear
Frances Love
Judy Marlow
June Moore
Larry Morgan
Rita Morgan
Alan Nordgren
Sue Nordgren
Ruby Norris
Anne Powell
Donna Shoemaker
George Shoemaker
Eric Stark
Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle
Gayle Varner
Barbara Whisenhunt
Billy White
Maxine Wilson
Friends & Family
Rudy Strain (Roy Huddleston’s Nephew)
Steven Wilshire (Friend of Paul & Marisa
Windham)
Betty Hartsfield (Grandmother of Brian
Berryhill)
Brad Christian (Brother of Eric Christian)
Byrice & Sheila Silas (Friends of the
Godwins)
Susan Dreyer (Sister of Mike McGil)
Elizabeth Hayes (Friend of Martha Ly-
brand)
Galen Lilja (Father of Janice VanHorn)
Bob and Ginger Silor (friends of the
Putnams)
Doug McBee (Dave Evan’s stepfather)
Dr. Reginald Swanson (Uncle of Sherita
Bitten)
Bernice Key (Mother of Butch Key)
Timothy Zimmerle (Hazel Zimmerle’s
son)
Becky Hunt Smith (Granddaughter of
Fran Chaney)
Carolyn Lewis (William Lewis’ Mother)
Alfred Rowe ( Grandfather of Mary Harp)
Ruby Hamric (Former member)
Joe Carfora (Friend of Randy Reed)
Kim Wills (daughter-in-law of Patt Wills)
George Coffell (Friend of Chuck & Robin
Spitzley)
Missy Choate (Niece of Eunice Spitzley
& Priscilla Choate)
Charlie Waggner (Connie Scruggs’
Uncle)
Annie Palmer (Niece of the Sugitas)
Jean McKee (Mother-in-law of Susan
Hayes)
Jennifer Cather (Daughter of Dangars)
Brianna Bulger (Sue Adam’s niece)
Betty Trull (Sister of Sandra Singer &
Sue Rawls)
Lucas Adkinson (Grandson of Billie & Mark
Adkinson)
Our prayer list is updated monthly.
PANTRY ITEMS:
December
Canned Soups & Stews
Canned Meats
Canned Fruit
Please no boxed items
Cans Only
Hospital / Rehab List
Margie England– Home recovering
Nancy Locklear –Chemo Treatment
Judy Marlow
Larry Morgan-Tests
Kim Shoemaker Green
Alan Nordgren– Heart attack & bypass surgery
Johnny Tucker
Mike Godwin– Meadow View Rehab.
Ancel Norris– treatment for multiple myeloma
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@ 9 am on Sunday Morning
@5 pm on Sunday Afternoon for Adult Class
@6:30 pm on Wednesday Night
*Online service 9 am Sunday
We want to extend a warm welcome to any
guests that have come our way today. We hope
that you enjoy our worship. If you have any
thoughts or questions about any part of our
services, feel free to contact the elders at:
elders@deerfootcoc.com
Deerfoot Church of Christ
Christmas for Kids
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.
PLANT & WATER
Our weekly show, Plant & Water, is now available. You can
watch Richard and Johnathan every Wednesday on our Church
of Christ Facebook page. You can watch or listen to the show on
your smart phone, tablet, or computer.
Purpose Sunday
Today
Upcoming Youth
Events:
Dec. 6th- Local Devo
5 PM at the building
Please bring $5 for food
Sugitas will be hosting
Dec. 11th– Christmas Party
6 PM-9PM at the
building
Bring a $5-$10 gift
ATTENDANCE
November 29, 2020—AM Sympathy
We would like to express our sympathy
to the family of Greg Clayton. He
passed away on Nov 30th.
We would like to express our sympathy
to Pat Robertson at the death of her
daughter Denise Murphy.
THANK YOU
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for the birthday
cards and gifts. This was so thought-
ful of you and made my day.
Love each one of you,
Bobbie Clark
Sunday School Tea Party
K4-5th grade
After 10:30 service
December 13
Fellowship Hall
Young Adult Class
Christmas Party
December 12 @ 5 pm
Fellowship Hall
See Brandon Cacioppo for
details