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November 20, 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
JCA CAMPUS MINISTER
Alex Coggins
10:30
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Rick
Glass
Opening
Prayer
David
Dangar
Scripture
Reading
Canaan
Hood
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
Bob
Keith
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leading
Randy
Wilson
Opening
Prayer
Alex
Coggins
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Steve
Wilkerson
Closing
Prayer
Elder
8:15
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Randy
Wilson
Opening
Prayer
Rodney
Denson
Scripture
Reading
Evan
Harris
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
Les
Self
Closing
Prayer
Elder
Baptismal
Garments
for
November
Charlotte
VanHorn
Bus
Drivers
November
27–
Steve
Maynard
December
4–
Mark
Adkinson
Deacons
of
the
Month
Steve
Wilkerson
Randy
Wilson
Ryan
Cobb
Roundabout
Purpose
Scripture:
1
Corinthians
16:1-3
When
G_________
is
placed
in
the
M___________
of
the
R_____________
it
shows…
1.
T__________
We
Are
to
G___________
1
Corinthians
___:___
Galatians
___:___
2.
W__________
We
Are
to
G__________
Galatians
___:___
1
Corinthians
___:___a
3.
W__________
We
Are
to
G___________
1
Corinthians
___:___b
Galatians
___:___-___
Matthew
___:___-___
4.
H__________
We
Are
to
G____________
1
Corinthians
___:___c
Psalm
___:___
5.
W_____
We
Are
to
G_____________
in
this
W________
1
Corinthians
___:___d-___
2
Corinthians
___:___-___
Does God Ever Reject Who He Elects?
It always feels good to be chosen. Whether it’s a job, a party, sports, or anything else
positive, people feel privileged when they are chosen. Likewise, it’s comforting to know that
God has chosen us. We are called the chosen of God (Col. 3:12; Tit. 1:1), a chosen race (1 Pet.
2:9), and God’s elect (Rom. 8:33). God’s Word even says that the names of His people were
written in the book of life before the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8). All this leads to a very
important question: Does God ever reject who He chooses and elects? Can God even do
anything like that? And if God writes names in the book of life before the foundation of the
world, is it even possible for these chosen to be rejected by God?
The people of Israel serve as a prime example to answer the first two questions. Moses
declared to Israel in Deut. 7:6 that “…the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for His
own possession…” Since Israel was chosen by God, we must ask, was Israel ever rejected by
God? God’s Word flatly says that He rejected the kingdom of Israel when He handed them over
to captivity (2 Kings 17:20). Of the kingdom of Judah, God spoke, “…the Lord has rejected and
forsaken the generation of His wrath” (Jer. 7:29). The New Testament also clearly states that
God has rejected Israel because of their unbelief (Rom. 11:15, 20). God’s choosing and election
of Israel did not make them immune to being rejected by God. Those who were faithful, God did
not reject.
While these things are true of Israel, what about us as Christians? After stating that God
rejected Israel in Rom. 11, Paul turned His attention to those in Christ. He said…
“Quite right, they (Israel) were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not
be conceited, but fear; for if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you,
either. Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you,
God’s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.” (Rom.
11:20-22)
As Israel could be rejected – and even was sometimes, so God’s Word is clear that
Christians can also be cut off and rejected by God if they do not faithfully continue in God’s
kindness.
In light of all this, how is it possible for God to reject those who He writes in the book
of life before the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8)? The answer is surprising. God can erase
names from the book of life (Rev. 3:5), and even does blot out the names in His book of those
who sin and do not repent (Ex. 32:33; Ps. 69:28). So with God, being chosen, elected, or written
in the book of life does not mean a person is guaranteed entrance into heaven.
As the chosen and elect, God has expectations of us that we must fulfill. As Paul said…
“For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they
also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory. 11 It is a
trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; 12 If we endure,
we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us…” (2 Tim. 2:10-12)
We who are chosen and elect will receive final salvation if we live faithfully for Christ
and endure to the end. So as God’s elect and chosen, let us continue to choose God as He has
chosen us.
~Jeffrey Howell

2.
Weekly Purpose:
$17,171.00
Contribution:
$21,758.00
Contribution YTD:
$900,631.00
Purpose YTD:
$772,695.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$20,014.00
Mission Sunday:
$120,100.00
Week 45
Prayers
Sue Adams
Vera Bonner
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
Richard & Gurtie Robbins
Judy Roeder
Donna & Tim Shoemaker
Stephanie Theoret
Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle
Gayle Varner
Dennis Washington
Mary Wells
Billy White
Maxine Wilson
Friends & Family
Dorine 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– sister-in-law 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.
833-1400
Hospital / Sick List
Faye Bradford– recovering at home
Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments
Bev Key– undergoing tests
McDonald/Tuggle family– multiple health issues
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Doug Scruggs– UAB
Dennis Washington– waiting for a stem cell
transplant
Attendance
11-13-2022
AM 296 PM 102
November 20, 2022
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
November 6– Singing Night– boys in
the Auditorium, girls in Adult
Classroom 1
November 13– The Holy Spirit- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Bible Bowl (Preschool
– 5th grade) in the education
building
November 20– 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
November 27– Twelve Ordinary Men- in
auditorium
Defending Biblical Baptism– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– Puppets (Preschool–
5th grade) in the education building
PANTRY ITEMS:
November
Soup
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Ravioli/ Spaghetti-O’s
New Members
Michael and Nikki Cagle
Phoenix, Elias & Abigail
2540 Genoa Way, Apt. 309
Birmingham, AL 35243
Impact Group
Job Opportunity
Faulkner University has several positions
available at this time at both their
Birmingham and Montgomery campuses.
For more information and a complete job
description please visit
www.faulkner.edu/jobs .
Youth News
There is a local devo on Sunday,
December 4th at the home of Olivia
Christian. Please bring $5 for food.
The Youth Christmas Party will be
Saturday, December 10th at 5:00pm.
Save the Date
Pizza with Santa will be Friday,
December 9th from 6-8pm.
Thank You
Dear Church family,
Thank you for all the kindnesses shown us
during the lose of our precious sister-in-
law.
The Pattie Ryan Family
To My Christian Family,
I wish to express my thanks for the
outpouring of love to me at the death of
June Cooper, my sweetheart for 66 years.
The visits, calls, cards, hugs and well
wishes are an example of what Christian
love really is.
In Christ,
Ed Cooper
Family Retreat
It’s time to sign up for the Family Retreat! This
year our retreat will be February 24-26 at
McKanna-Sandrock Retreat Center in
Tallapoosa, Georgia. The accommodations are
hotel style. The cost will be $50 for individuals
or $100 for families. Please sign up in the foyer
if you plan to attend.
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
Lads to Leaders Registration
If you are participating in Lads to Leaders
this year, please fill out the registration
forms found in the foyer. Forms may be
returned to Yoshi or Karen Sugita or the
office. All registration forms are due by
Wednesday, November 30th.
Purpose Sunday
Mark your calendars for Purpose
Sunday, December 4th. Please
prayerfully consider what you will
give to the Lord in 2023.
Ladies’ Ornament Swap
The Ladies’ Ornament Swap will be
Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00am
until 11:00am at the home of Nia
Johnson. Please bring a brunch item
and a Christmas item to swap (no
more than $10 in value). Please sign
the list in the foyer if you plan to
attend.
Young Professionals
The Young Professionals will be having
their annual Christmas Party at the home
of David and Courtney Gilmore on
Saturday, December 10th at 5:00pm.
Please bring a gift from home or a gift
valued at less than $10.