Deerfoot Church of Christ 7 31 2022

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July 31, 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
Alex Coggins
10:30
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Steve
Putnam
Opening
Prayer
Brandon
Cacioppo
Scripture
Reading
Steve
Maynard
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
Frank
Montgomery
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leading
Ryan
Cobb
Opening
Prayer
Bob
Keith
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Steve
Wilkerson
Closing
Prayer
Elder
8:15
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Ryan
Cobb
Opening
Prayer
Kerry
Newland
Scripture
Reading
Rodney
Denson
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
David
Gilmore
Closing
Prayer
Elder
Baptismal
Garments
for
July
Charlotte
VanHorn
Bus
Drivers
August
7–
Ken
&
Karen
Shepherd
August
14–
Steve
Maynard
Deacons
of
the
Month
Craig
Huffstutler
Chad
Key
Terry
Malone
The
Heart
of
Worship
Scripture
Reading:
Romans
12:1-2
When
our
H__________
is
not
in
W____________,
W___________
becomes:
1.
P_________________
Matthew
___:___-___
(Reference:
vv.___-___)
2.
D_________________
Matthew
___:___-___
Hebrews
___:___-___
3.
O________________
Matthew
___:___-___
Malachi
___:___-___
4.
B_____________
Matthew
___:___-___
Luke
___:___-___
5.
I_______________
Matthew
___:___-___
Romans
___:___-___
For Your Own Good
“Now this is for your own good…” Dreaded words. For most of us when we were
young, these words preceded a swift hand, belt, or switch to our hindquarters. “There ain’t
nothing good about this!” we would often think. For most of us, as we got older, we
learned the reasons behind the rules, discipline, and punishment that we were given as
children. It was usually simple rules that prevented a negative cause and effect. Don’t
touch the stove, the fan, the electrical outlet, etc. No recreation until you get your
homework done, don’t stay out past 10 o’clock, etc. It was mostly common sense.
But even as adults, humans still tend to disdain some rules – mostly the ones we
don’t agree with or like. And ironically, adulthood is often used as a status that somehow
entitles adults to shirk some of the basic wisdom and rules that we learned as children. “I
can do what I want, I’m an adult!” Strangely enough, what follows this statement is
usually a childish and unintelligent decision made in the name of adulthood! Adults can
become so insistent on their own rights that they completely lose sight of why certain rules
exist in the first place – just like children.
And when it comes to God’s moral rules for humanity, humans have often rebelled
against them like stubborn children, failing to understand why God gave us moral rules in
the first place. God has always been clear as to why He has given humanity moral rules
and commands: “So the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord
our God for our good always and for our survival, as it is today” (Deut. 6:24). God’s
rules, commands, and morality for us has always been for our good, not out of spite or
useless restriction.
When humans ignore or disobey God’s moral rules, they injure themselves by their
own hands (Prov. 8:36), like a child that touches a hot stove. On one occasion when Israel
was disobeying God’s moral law, God asked them “Why are you doing great harm to
yourselves…?” (Jer. 44:7). Sometimes God is simply perplexed as to why we pursue our
own harm by rejecting His moral rules. He gives us rules and guidance to be successful,
righteous, and avoid self-harm, and like children, mankind often discards His rules though
they are our very key safety, salvation, joy, and the protection of others.
When humanity simply asks the question, what would the world be like without
adultery, revenge, stealing, lying, drunkenness, envy, greed, and all the other things God
prohibits, then they can arrive to the simplest and yet most profound answer: It would be a
harmonious and problem free world. Perfect human relations and perfect relations with
God. God’s character and rules can change the world for the better in the present and gives
us eternal life in the future. As it says in 1 Tim. 4:8, “…godliness is profitable for all
things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.”
So let us always be receptive and obedient to God’s loving and compassion com-
mands, and encourage others to understand that God has rules for our own good, and be-
cause He is good.
“Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall
we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? For they disciplined us for
a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may
share His holiness” (Heb. 12:9-10).
~Jeffrey Howell

2. Weekly Purpose:
$17,171.00
Contribution:
$20,371.70
Contribution YTD:
$567,295.00
Purpose YTD:
$497,959.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$19,561.00
Mission Sunday:
$120,100.00
Week 30
Prayers
Sue Adams
Sherita, Jalen and Myles Bitten
Vera Bonner
Bill Brown
Michael Burkowski
Bobbie Clark
Nancy Clemens
Thurman & Judy Crawford
Terry Davidson
Jean Dickerson
Margie England
Audrey Gammage
Mike Godwin
Kim Green
Randy Johnson
Bev Key
Nancy Locklear
Dot Mitchell
Larry & Rita Morgan
Ancel & Ruby Norris
Richard & Gurtie Robbins
Judy Roeder
Donna & Tim Shoemaker
Stephanie Theoret
Lynn Timmerman
Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle
Gayle Varner
Dennis Washington
Mary Wells
Barbara Whisenhunt
Billy White
Maxine Wilson
Friends & Family
Gwen Fisher– sister of Dial Dangar
Cece Fells– sister of Terica Turner
Our prayer list is updated monthly.
833-1400
Hospital / Sick List
Sue Adams– recovering at home
Bill Brown– recovering at home
Michael Burkowski– awaiting a PET scan
Kim Green-recovering at home
Bev Key– awaiting a PET scan
Becky Tuggle– St. Vincent’s East
Dennis Washington– cancer treatments
Attendance
7-24-2022
AM 260 PM 95
July 31, 2022
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
July 3– Singing Night– everyone in the
Auditorium
July 10– The Holy Spirit- in auditorium
Kid’s Classes (Preschool– 5th
grade) in the education building
July 17– The Holy Spirit- in auditorium
Kid’s Classes (Preschool– 5th
grade) in the education building
July 24– The Holy Spirit- in auditorium
Kid’s Classes (Preschool– 5th
grade) in the education building
July 31– Romania report– Michael Dykes
PANTRY ITEMS:
July
Vegetables
Beenie Weenies
Peanut Butter
Sunday Morning Classes
This quarter, the Sunday morning auditorium
class will be Revelation taught by Paul
Windham. The Young Professionals will continue
to meet in their classroom. The New Converts
class taught by Jeffrey Howell will continue
through July 31st. Please make a note of these
changes.
Summer Series
August
· 3rd– Live in Harmony with One Another
– Drew Kizer
· 10th- Live in the Spirit with One Another–
John McMath
· 17th- Be Humble Toward One Another–
Kyle Butt
· 24th- Restore One Another– Gipson
Baucum
· 31st– Serve One Another– Mel Futrell
Prayer List
We are updating the Friends and Family
prayer list. If you would like someone on
the list, please call the office.
Thank You
Thank you for your prayers, thoughts, texts,
and cards during the recent passing of my
dad. He was a wonderful Christian man and
father. Your prayers were definitely felt and
appreciated.
- Bobby Gunn Family
My church family,
Your thoughtfulness means so much– more
than words can ever say. Thank you so much
for all the cards, food and gifts I received for
my birthday.
In Christian love,
Edith Collett
Dear Brethren,
Your gift to Mount Dora Children’s Home is
special. It is special because it changes lives.
Thank you again for your gracious gift.
God’s love to you now and forever,
Dr. Tony Kinkel
Vice President of Development
Mount Dora Christian Academy and
Children’s Home
To our Deerfoot Family,
We want to thank you all for your comments
and cards of comfort for the passing of
“Mama” Mary Shepherd. We love our family
here and are so thankful for the love
expressed from you all.
Love in His service,
Ken and Karen Shepherd and family
Deerfoot Church of Christ,
From the family of Mary Shepherd,
We all thank everyone who came and
assisted with the memorial service. God
sends our spiritual family at just the right
time to comfort and show love.
Again thank you all for the love shared,
The Shepherds, Suttons, Wiggs, Graves and
Lanes
Dear Church Family,
It is humbling and amazing to know so many
acts of kindness have been made for us
during my recovery. There was a food and
prayer chain set up for us, and it was so
appreciated. The cards, telephone calls, and
text messages were so encouraging. Flowers
were sent and the wonderful food that came
to our house and the visits. The sweet
children sent notes and cards, how precious is
that? I am grateful that the people that
prepare and deliver the meals on Thursdays
have truly been appreciated. I am so blessed
to be a member of the church family.
Lovingly,
Sue Adams and Amy Stark
You are cordially invited to a
Gift Card Shower
honoring
Maison and Dorian Moore
Sunday, August 7th
3:30-4:30
Deerfoot Church of Christ
FOCUS Leadership Conference
The Purpose of the Church
August 6, 2022
8:00am-1:00pm
Rock Creek Church of Christ
20 Mill Creek Road
Warrior, AL 35180
This year’s speakers will be
David Courington and Clark Sims.
(Lunch will be provided)