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January 1, 2023
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
David
Dangar
Opening
Prayer
Bob
Carter
Scripture
Reading
Canaan
Hood
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
Jeffrey
Howell
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leading
Kai
Sugita
Opening
Prayer
Jonah
Neal
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Randy
Wilson
Closing
Prayer
Elder
8:15
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Randy
Wilson
Opening
Prayer
Evan
Harris
Scripture
Reading
Ryan
Cobb
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Alex
Coggins
Closing
Prayer
Elder
Baptismal
Garments
for
January
Barbara
Fields
Bus
Drivers
January
8–
Ken
&
Karen
Shepherd
January
15–
Steve
Maynard
Deacons
of
the
Month
Craig
Huffstutler
Johnathan
Johnson
Chad
Key
His
Will
Scripture
Reading:
Ephesians
5:13–16
Ephesians
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1.
Do
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to
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of
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Proverbs
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Psalm
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Luke
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2.
B_____
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to
have
an
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of
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challenges
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Matthew
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3.
W_______
the
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Colossians
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What is Resolution Sunday?
Today, as many are beginning their resolutions for the New Year, this
article finds its purpose. Next week, January 8th
, is Resolution Sunday. The
elders have requested this day to be on our calendar, and I applaud their wisdom
and insight for its focus. One might suppose this could have been called “Every
Member Present Day” or “Unity Day.” Unity and attendance are always
understood in their importance. We are unified by the blood of Christ.
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought
near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made us both
one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians
2:13–14) Those walls being broken down make it possible for every member to
be brought near. To be completely present and cleansed from a guilty past
completely. These truths being understood, are often left to grow cold and lose
their luster within our mind’s eye.
Resolution Sunday is a day to affirm our commitment to the Lord. A day
in the beginning of the year to commit to a steadfastness in Faith. A private inner
pledge to be immovable in seeking God’s Will in 2023. You will notice that
“His Will” is the theme for 2023. Today for the sermon, we will focus on our
theme verse: “Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the
Lord is” (Ephesians 5:17). This is a tall order to seek and understand the will of
God. If we could understand everything, if we could know every aspect of an
event in question, there would be no more room for the question within our
mind. The answer would be left in its place. At the conclusion of this year, we
will still have questions. We will still wonder and seek God’s will in every
situation. But this passage shows us that we CAN UNDERSTAND the will of
the Lord. What God wants us to know is like an open book test. What is readily
available to each and every one of us is that He wants us to know His divine
will. This is what we are going to delve into in 2023. This is exciting! This is
literally life-changing for the better, regardless of what is happening in our lives.
I ask you, what will this time next year look like if you commit now to daily
seek God’s will? Come next week having prayed about this. Have your heart
ready to seek God in your Christian duty.
This is also a day to affirm our commitment to each other. To be
committed to encourage each other and serve this community alongside one
another. Let’s strive to seek God’s will together in 2023. Our families, our
congregation and our community will be transformed more than ever this year.
God be praised. Please pray for January 8th
and the blessings that will grow from
it.
A Note From the Harp

2.
Weekly Purpose:
$17,171.00
Contribution:
$18,637.25
Contribution YTD:
$1,033,307.00
Purpose YTD:
$892,892.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$19,852.00
Mission Sunday:
$120,100.00
Week 51
Prayers
Sue Adams
Betty Aldridge
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
Joseph Kelly– great nephew of Jean
Tuggle McDonald
Gentry Sutton– brother of Nancy
Clemens
Parker Burgess– Cousin of Martha
Lybrand
Doreen 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– brother 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.
205-833-1400
Hospital / Sick List
Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments
Bev Key– undergoing tests
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Judy Roeder– Grandview
Doug Scruggs– recovering at home
Dennis Washington– MD Anderson– Houston
Attendance
12-25-2022
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January 1, 2023
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
January 1– Singing Night– boys in
the Auditorium, girls in Adult
Classroom 1
January 8– Twelve Ordinary Men- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Bible Bowl (Preschool
– 5th grade) in the education building
January 15– 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
January 22– Twelve Ordinary Men- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Puppets (Preschool–
5th grade) in the education building
January 29- Singing Night– boys in
the Auditorium, girls in Adult
Classroom 1
PANTRY ITEMS:
January
Soup
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Beef Stew/Chili
Canned Meats
Youth News
There will be a local youth devo at
the home of Lindsey Key on
Sunday, January 8th following the
evening services. Please bring $5
for food.
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.
Purpose Sunday
$19,098 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 January 5th.
Classes will resume January 12th.
*Shut-in meals will be delivered as
usual.
Holiday Office Hours
The church office will be closed Monday,
January 2nd.
Resolution
Sunday
January 8, 2023
A day to affirm our
commitment to the Lord
and His church
Annual Gospel Singing
Ashville Church of Christ
January 13, 2023
7:00-9:00pm
33502 US Hwy 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(Refreshments will follow in their fellowship hall.)
Wisdom Literature Class
We will have a new Wednesday night
class on the wisdom found in
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. The
first 5 weeks will be about the book
of Proverbs. There are information
sheets and reading schedules in the
foyer. Each week will have a
different teacher. Please make your
plans to come and learn wisdom from
God’s word.
Week Date
Teacher/
Speaker
1 1/4/2023
Brandon
Cacioppo
2 1/11/2023 Tim Shoemaker
3 1/18/2023
Chad
Key
4 1/25/2023 Randy Wilson
5 2/1/2023
Stan
Mann