Deerfoot Church of Christ

1. August 5 2018
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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 8:00 AM
Worship 10:00 AM
Bible Class 5:00 PM
Wednesdays:
7:00 PM
SHEPHERDS
John Gallagher
Rick Glass
Sol Godwin
Skip McCurry
Doug Scruggs
Darnell Self
Jim Timmerman
MINISTERS
Richard Harp
Tim Shoemaker
Johnathan Johnson
WhenYouReadYouMayUnderstand
Eph.3:1-4
I.WhenYouReadYouMayUnderstand.
A.Towhomwerethesewordswritten?
B.God’swordis___________________.
II.ReadingtoUnderstand:How?
A.Wemusthavea_______toknowGod’swill.
B.Theremustbean__________________.
C.Thethree______ofBiblewisdom.
1.______isspeaking?
2.To_______isthepassagespeaking?
3.______werethestatementsmade,orwhatisthe
designofthepassage?
III.God’sWordEnablesMentoUnderstand.
A.“The________ofChrist.
B.The______and_________wouldbeinthesamebody.
C.BothJewandGentilewouldbepartakersofthe
__________inChrist.
10:00AMService
Welcome
OpeningPrayer
AncelNorris
LordSupper/Offering
DavidDangar
ScriptureReading
KentGunn
Sermon
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5:00PMService
Lord’sSupper/Offering
DennisWashington
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WEBSITE
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8:00AMService
Welcome
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Story
OpeningPrayer
JohnathanJohnson
440MyJesusILoveThee
LordSupper/Offering
JohnGallagher
982WeShallAssemble
755WhentheRollisCalledUp
Yonder
732WePraiseThee,OGod
ScriptureReading
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Sermon
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August
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They’re Just Words
Are there any consequences to the words we say, send, or post? My wife and I recently had to deal
with a phrase our four-year-old said that he knows to be wrong. He said God’s name flippantly in a
phrase that is extremely serious and never used in our household. Are we just overly concerned par-
ents, or is there anything actually wrong with saying God’s name in vain? It is spoken and typed con-
stantly in the form of OMG. Often, people do not even realize what they are saying or writing.
The first law that God gave to a people who had been slaves in a foreign land was one that distin-
guished God above all else. Israel knew bondage for 430 years and was daily inundated with other
people, places, or things that pointed away from the God of Creation. God told them what they needed
to hear to bring them back to Him.
“And God spoke all these words, saying, ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of
Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me…’ ‘You shall not take the
name of the Lord our God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in
vain’” (Exodus 20:1-3; 7).
When God spoke, He indicated that what mankind does and says in regard to Him is the difference
between guilt or blamelessness.
Under the New Covenant, Jesus defined how important our speech is concerning Judgment Day.
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by
your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned” (Matthew 12:36, 37).
The Apostle Paul explains that our speech is directly related to our Christian walk. It is of utmost impor-
tance that what we say matches what we do.
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gra-
cious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (Colossians
4:5,6).
Paul says that the impression left with others is our responsibility. We can easily leave a bad taste in
people’s mouths by the things we say. Jesus explained this taste when He referred to those who would
be a part of the His Kingdom.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no
longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of
the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but
on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so
that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:13-16).
My son received a punishment of no Legos for a day. This was adequate for him to learn how serious
God is about His name. If we want to honor God and give Him praise and glory, we will watch what we
say. They’re not just words. A note from the Harp.
8AMSolGodwin
10AMDougScruggs
5PMDarnellSelf

2. Wednesday Night Meal
Please sign up in foyer before Wed. so Kitty will know how much
food to prepare. Dinner is served at 6 PM. The cost is $5.00 each
August 8, 2018
Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Speckled Butter
Beans, Sliced Tomatoes, Drinks & Dessert
Weekly Purpose:
$16,138.00
Contribution
$ 15,254.00
Contribution YTD:
$489,267.00
Purpose YTD:
$468,002.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$16,871.00
Mission Sunday:
$83,152.00
Week 30
Prayers
Kay Carver
Nancy Clements
June Cooper
Jean Dickerson
Graydena Dillbeck
Libby Edgeworth
Ron Fields
Audrey Gammage
Marion George
Kim Green
Roy Hayes
Jim Holcomb
Randy Johnson
Amy Keith
Christi Key
Lucille Large
Frances Love
Glenn May
June Moore
Bobbie Naish
Ruby Norris
Lori Parker
Anne Powell
Sue Rawls
Melton & Pat Robertson
Connie Scruggs
Eric Stark
George Shoemaker
Buddy Summers
Gloria Summers
Nell Thomas
Barbara Whisenhunt
Billy White
Hazel Zimmerle
Friends & Family
William Hodges ( Father of Rhonda
Hodges
Joe Frost ( Cousin of Rhonda Hodges)
Timothy Zimmerle ( Son of Hazel
Zimmerle)
Virginia Count ( Mother of Leslie Tatum)
Paul & James Choate ( Brothers of
Priscilla Newton & Eunice Spitzley)
Ben Hubbart ( bro-in-law of Jim William-
son
Sawyer Payne ( 7 yr. old friend of Sherita
Bitten)
Martha Simmons ( Rene Lowery’s
Mother)
Louise Self ( Mother of Darnell Self)
Sheryl Martin ( Cousin of Freida Galla-
gher )
Virga Gardner ( Chauncey Gardner’s
mother)
Jared Hunt ( Former Member)
Brianna Bulger (Sue Adam’s niece)
Dennis Zak (Charlie Chaney’s Bro-in-
Law)
Jerry Shea (Charlie Chaney’s nephew)
Tommy Shea (Charlie Chaney’s Bro-in-
law)
Marie Simrell (Lon Thomas’ sister )
Ryan Montgomery (Donna Dickerson’s
son)
Harold White (Bro-in-law of Janet Snow
& Pam Stringfellow)
Diedra Fields Sanderson (daughter of
Ron & Barbara Fields)
Kathy Roy (daughter of Sol & Ellen)
Peggy Chaney (Sis-in-law of Charlie
Chaney)
Betty Trull (sister of Sandra Singer & Sue
Rawls)
Rachelle Taylor (Grand daughter -in-law of
Mona Jenkins)
Lucas Adkinson (Grandson of Billie & Mark
Adkinson)
Jason Smith (Former Member)
Leroy & Jean Owens (Parents of Jill Wil-
liams)
Jean Smith ( Lisa Powell’s Mother)
Our Honored Guests 7– 29- 2018
In Town: Devon Bronson, Danielle, Lynda Mitchell, Shawn Polk,
Cammie Powell
Out of Town: None
PANTRY ITEMS:
Canned Soups & Stews
Please no boxed items
Hospital / Rehab List
Michael Burkowski is recovering from surgery at home
Graydena Dilbeck-went home
Amy Keith-Went Home
Glenn May-Diversicare of Bessemer
Lori Parker– Recovering at home
Melton & Pat Robertson – recovering at home
Ralph Shoemaker –UAB
Tim Shoemaker
ATTENDANCE FOR JULY 29, 2018
AM 420 PM 229
Upcoming Events for the Youth
Bible Class, Worship, Prayer
Encouragement to the Church – Part 2
In our last article we spoke of Paul’s encourage-
ment that they remain steadfast. When Paul spoke of
the Christians at Philippi he called them his “joy and
crown.” There are two words used in the New Testa-
ment that are translated as “crown.” The one that Paul
uses here is stephanos which was the crown of the
victorious athlete at the Greek games. To win such a
crown was the height of an athlete’s ambition. But it
was also the crown that was given to the guests at a
great banquet or feast at a time of great joy. Paul was
the athlete of Christ and the Philippians were his
crown. It was as if Paul said: “At the final banquet of
God, the Philippians would be his crown.”
The church needed to stand fast! It is interesting
here that Paul uses the word that was used of soldiers
standing fast in the battle when the enemy surges
down upon him. It is at just such a time when one’s
every inclination is to flee for safety that one is called
upon to stand firm. We are to stand fast in the Lord.
Many are a great help in keeping us from sin. It is eas-
ier to do right when we are with them. The greatest
friend we have, the One who can help us to stand fast
against sin, is Jesus.
However, when there is strife between brethren
it is a discouragement to us and causes us to lose that
steadfastness in battle that we need. Therefore the
church needs to heal the hurts that exists between
brethren. For example in his letter to the church at
Philippi the apostle Paul spoke to try and heal the
strife between two of the sisters in that church. Paul
told them, “I implore Euodia and I implore Syn-
tyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I
urge you also, true companion, help these women
who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement
also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose
names are in the Book of Life” Euodia and Syn-
tyche were two women who had quarreled in the
church. We don’t know what the problem was but it
seemed to have threatened the unity of the church.
These women as well as the whole church needed to
live in harmony with each other. A quarreling church
cannot be a successful church. Therefore Paul calls
upon those of the church to help these women to heal
their problems. In particular Paul mentioned one indi-
vidual whom he addresses as “true companion.” We
do not know who this individual is but he is called
upon (along with Clement) and other “fellow-workers”
to help solve the problems. Others are mentioned but
not by name. Though we do not know their names,
God knows them and Paul tells us that their names
are written in the book of life. Remember the words of
our Lord when He said, “Blessed are the peacemak-
ers: for they shall be called the children of
God” (Mt. 5:9).
-to be continued
Aug. 15– Austin Johnson
–Bible Study
August 22– Drew Kiser –Image
SERIES
Teaching Opportunity
We are in need of a gentleman who would
like to teach a class at St. Clair Prison. If
you are interested please see Chuck
Spitzley for further details. This is in an
honor dorm. The class will be on Mon-
days nights from 5 pm to 6 pm.
THANK YOU
You have touched my heart with your
kindness, beautiful cards, and prayers.
Thank you very much for remembering
me during the death of my sister, Ruth
Reid.
In Christian Love
Joyce Henson
Thank you to all my Christian brothers
and sisters for the cards, prayers and
food. We want to especially thank John
& Freida Gallagher, Ron & Barbara
Fields, Edith Glenn and Rick & Marilyn
Glass for all the special help they have
provided and food. Please keep remem-
bering us in your prayers. Melton is on
Hospice.
In Christian love,
Melton & Pat Robertson
100 15th Court N.W
Birmingham, AL 35215
Upcoming Event
FOCUS– Leadership Conference
August 11, 8 AM-12:15 PM
Hosted by Rock Creek Church of Christ
Focus is an annual conference for the
Churches of Christ. The goal is to encour-
age Church leaders at every level to grow
daily and to effectively do the work of God.
WWW.FOCUSConference.net
A GREAT SUCCESS
Thank you to all who contributed to the
school supply give away. We gave away
130 bags of school supplies and washed
about 20 cars. To all who help with the
Gospel meeting in any way, food, cleanup,
greeting our visitors, knocking on doors or
washing cars. We have had visitors from
our neighborhood come to our services.
We signed up 45 people for a Bible
correspondence course.
Ladies Lunch and Learn
Hosted by Kitty Lewis
August 11, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Fellowship Hall
@ Deerfoot Church of Christ
It is time for a fun day. We will be attend-
ing the Museum of Fine Art on Thursday,
August 9. We will have a tour and lunch.
If you would like to car pool, please meet
at the church building at 11:15 am. We
will need a head count for reservation by
August 5. Please contact Patt Wills or
Donna McCurry. If you are thinking
about joining our LTO, we would love to
have you.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
August 19 @ 4PM
3rd-6th grade class room