1. 8:15 AM Service
Welcome
Song Leading
Randy Wilson
Opening Prayer
Mike Hannum
Scripture Reading
Phillip Harris
Sermon
Lord’s Supper/ Contribution
Chad Key
Closing Prayer
Elder
10:30 AM Service
Welcome
Song Leading
Steve Putnam
Opening Prayer
Brandon Wagner
Scripture Reading
Nelson Deaver
Sermon
Lord’s Supper / Contribution
Merrill Mann
Closing Prayer
Elder
5 PM Service
Song Leading
Nico Sugita
Opening Prayer
Logan Denson
Lord’s Supper/Contribution
Yoshi Sugita
Closing Prayer
Elder
Deacons of the Month
Steve Putnam
Chuck Spitzley
Yoshi Sugita
September 3, 2023
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 Stan Mann
John Gallagher Skip McCurry
Rick Glass Darnell Self
Sol Godwin Phillip VanHorn
Merrill Mann Steve Wilkerson
DEACONS
Michael Cagle Steve Maynard
Ryan Cobb Mike McGill
Gary Cosby Mike Neal
David Gilmore Steve Putnam
Bobby Gunn Ken Shepherd
Craig Huffstutler Chuck Spitzley
Johnathan Johnson Yoshio Sugita
Chad Key Randy Wilson
Terry Malone
MINISTERS
Richard Harp
Jeffrey Howell
Johnathan Johnson
Alex Coggins
September 3, 2023
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
September 3- Singing Night– men in the auditorium,
ladies in adult classroom 1
September 10– Old Testament Bible Characters- in
auditorium
Disciple Making Parents– Adult Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Bible Bowl in the education
building
September 17– Old Testament Bible Characters- in
auditorium
Disciple Making Parents– Adult Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes–Junior Puppets in the
education building, Seniors areawide
September 24– Old Testament Bible Characters- in
auditorium
Disciple Making Parents– Adult Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Good Samaritan/misc. workshops
in the education building
Sunday AM Classes
• The Life of Christ taught by John Gallagher in the
auditorium.
• The Life of Christ, a discussion class taught by Michael
Dykes in adult classroom 1.
• Young Professionals are studying 1st and 2nd Thessalo-
nians taught by a rotation of men from the congregation in
adult classroom 2.
Wednesday PM Classes
• The Ladies’ class will be studying Appointed: Rising
to Your Spiritual Potential by Kristy Huntsman in adult
classroom 1.
What is the Church?
If you did a quick Google search for the number of
Christian denominations globally, you would find that the
numbers range from 34,000 all the way up to 45,000
different denominations all claiming to be a church. But
our question is what is THE Church? To answer this
question correctly, it is vital to ask, “What is the Church
according to the Bible?
The Church is the Body of Christ
“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my
flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions
for the sake of his body, that is, the church” (Colossians
1:24).
“And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the
beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything
he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God
was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to
himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making
peace by the blood of his cross” (Colossians 1:18–20).
The Church Belongs to Christ
“Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of
Christ greet you” (Romans 16:16).
The Church Is the Pillar Of Truth
The Apostle Paul tells Timothy, a young leader in
the Church, that he longs to see him face to face and
encourage him. The way he chooses to encourage him is
by explaining what the Church and the truth have to do
with one another.
“I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things
to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to
behave in the household of God, which is the church of the
living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy
3:14-15).
The Church Is The Bride Of Christ
Also the rock where the Church is built in Matthew 16:18
is the Greek word “Petra” which is a feminine ending.
Petros is masculine. Therefore, the Church of Christ is
feminine in nature.
Paul tells the Church that meets in Ephesus:
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church
and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her,
having cleansed her by the washing of water with the
word, so that he might present the church to himself
in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing,
that she might be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians
5:25–27).
The Church Is a Hospital For Sinners
“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in
the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like
living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be
a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable
to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:4–5). Christians
are those who have been rejected by the world, the Church
is a body where all are accepted for treatment. No one is
turned away in this hospital where healing is found. Where
the community of the Bride, the Pillar of Truth and Jesus is
found.
A Note from the Harp

2. Prayers
Sue Adams Betty Aldridge
Vera Bonner Faye Bradford
Bill Brown Michael Burkowski
Milton Chandler Bobbie Clark
Nancy Clemens Edith Collett
Judy Crawford Audrey Gammage
Marilyn Glass Mike Godwin
Kim Green Dyer Honeycutt
Randy Johnson Bev Key
Julie Kincaid Nancy Locklear
Dot Mitchell Larry & Rita Morgan
Ancel Norris Hope Ormond
Lisa Powell Pam Rachal
Judy Roeder Doug Scruggs
Darnell Self Ashley Shepherd
Donna & Tim Shoemaker Joyce Taggart
Marilyn Torrice Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle Gayle Varner
Mary Wells Barbara Whisenhunt
Karen Whisenhunt Billy White
Maxine Wilson Don Young
Friends & Family
Jim Langston- relative of Cindy Birdyshaw
Cierra Mullican- granddaughter-in-law of Alan England
Jalea Riley- 3 yr old in Children’s Hospital
James Smith III- brother of Derek Smith
Pam Stringfellow- having multiple health issues
Robert Clark- former member in need of prayer
Vickie Hardin- sister of Rena Stamps
Darlene Calfee- friend of Janice VanHorn
Ron & Judy Mixon- Mike McGill’s family
Sadie Coffey- grandaughter of Bob and Linda Carter
Julia & Martin Lopez- cousins of Patricia Putnam
Debbie Dangar- daughter-in-law of Dial & David Dangar
Suzan- daughter of Kay Carver
Joann Cook– aunt of Terica Turner
Paula Malone– niece of Terry and Janet Malone
Phyllis Hallman– friend of Paul Windham
Ralph Banks– uncle of Horace Sanders
Peggy Hickerson– friend of Robin Spitzley
Katrina & Sarah Mitchell– friends of Derek Smith
McRoy family– new to the area and requesting prayers
Joseph Kelly– great nephew of Jean Tuggle McDonald
Parker Burgess– Cousin of Martha Lybrand
Doreen Hartzog– mother of Julie Kincaid
Shirley Mitchell– friend of Martha Lybrand
Bonnie Rasche– mother of Amy Gunn
Lori Brown– friend of Sherita Bitten
Tara Jessen– sister of Amy Gunn
Earnest Bagley– friend of the Maynards
Kim Bywaters– aunt of Dawn Taylor
Lucas Adkinson– grandson of Mark & Billie Adkinson
Betty Trull– sister of Sandra Singer
Gloria Smedley– neighbor of Sandra Singer
Jerrie Paschal– sister of Alan VanHorn
Hospital / Sick List
Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments
Milton Chandler- recovering at home
Julie Kincaid- facing back and neck surgery
David Lybrand- St. Vincent’s East Rm. 598
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Pam Rachal- undergoing treatments
Doug Scruggs– recovering at home
Joyce Taggart- recovering at home
Attendance:
8-27-2023
AM 312 PM 147
Weekly Purpose:
$19,348.00
Contribution:
$19,547.00
Contribution YTD:
$735,092.00
Purpose YTD:
$677,180.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$21,002.00
Mission Sunday:
$126,510.00
Week 35
Bus Drivers
September 10- Ken & Karen Shepherd
September 17- Michael Martin
Baptismal Garments for September
Elizabeth Cobb
Upcoming Events
September 3- Rhett & Caitlin Howell Baby Shower
3:30-4:30
September 4- Office Closed- Labor Day
September 5- Men’s Bible Study 6pm
September 7- College and Career Ladies’ Bible Study
6pm
September 9- Game Day/College Football watch party
October 14- Ladies’ Day
October 21- Pumpkin Carving 5pm
October 28- Trunk or Treat 4-6pm
November 3-4- Men’s Retreat
is on the way!
A
little Pumpkin
Please join us for a Baby Shower honoring
Please join us for a Baby Shower honoring
Rhett &Caitlin Howell
On September 3rd from 3:30 to 4:30pm
On September 3rd from 3:30 to 4:30pm
At Deerfoot Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
At Deerfoot Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
Caitlin and baby girl Howell are registered at
Caitlin and baby girl Howell are registered at
https://www.babylist.com/list/nbdyjnvut
https://www.babylist.com/list/nbdyjnvut
Men’s Bible Study
The Men’s monthly Bible Study will be Tuesday, Sept. 5th in
the fellowship hall. Dinner at 6, study at 6:30. Zoom meeting
ID 835 0965 4837 passcode 863778.
Food Pantry
Please remember our food pantry. We are in need of all food
items especially soups and meats. We have several families
who use our food pantry regularly. Please help to encourage
these families through this ministry.
College and Career Ladies’ Bible Study
The College and Career Ladies’ Bible Study will be Thursday,
September 7th at 6pm. They are studying Twelve
Extraordinary Women. Please see Teresa Bolin or Amy Self
for more details.
New Members
Richard and Darlene Jones
1220 Overlook Drive
Trussville, AL 35173
Impact Group 1
New Address
Rebecca (Becky) Tuggle
South Haven Health and Rehab, Rm 129A
3141 Old Columbiana Road
Hoover, AL 35226
Thank You
Thank you so much for the birthday cards. I appreciate each
one of them. They were very uplifting.
Christian Love,
James Clark
Thank you for updating me on events happening at Deerfoot.
Appreciated very much!
Also glad to hear about Judy Crawford’s new address. I sent
her a card and letter. Hoepfully she is doing well living with
her daughter in Texas.
In Chritina Love and Prayers,
Violet Whitman
Sermon Notes
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals are having a Game Night/
College Football Watch Party on Saturday, September 9th at
5pm. All high school juniors and seniors are
invited to attend.
Youth News
September 3- Local Devo and JJ and Nia’s
September 17- Areawide at Decatur Hwy bus leaves at 4:29