Deerfoot Church of Christ 12 17 23

1. 8:15 AM Service
Welcome
Song Leading
Randy Wilson
Opening Prayer
Johnathan Johnson
Scripture Reading
Rhett Howell
Sermon
Lord’s Supper/ Contribution
Phillip Harris
Closing Prayer
Elder
10:30 AM Service
Welcome
Song Leading
Ryan Cobb
Opening Prayer
Jim Timmerman
Scripture Reading
Milton Chandler
Sermon
Lord’s Supper / Contribution
Jeffrey Howell
Closing Prayer
Elder
5 PM Service
Song Leading
Patrick Ormond
Opening Prayer
Bob Keith
Lord’s Supper/Contribution
David Gilmore
Closing Prayer
Elder
Deacons of the Month
Craig Huffstutler
Johnathan Johnson
Chad Key
December 17, 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 Terry Malone
Ryan Cobb Steve Maynard
Gary Cosby Mike McGill
David Gilmore Mike Neal
Bobby Gunn Steve Putnam
Craig Huffstutler Chuck Spitzley
Johnathan Johnson Yoshio Sugita
Chad Key Randy Wilson
MINISTERS
Richard Harp
Jeffrey Howell
Johnathan Johnson
Alex Coggins
December 17, 2023
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
December 17– The Cultural Divide- in auditorium
Marriage– Adult Classroom 2
Kids’ Classes–Puppets in the education building
December 24– Missionary Report- Joshua Dykes
December 31- Singing Night– men in the auditorium,
young ladies in Lads to Leaders in adult
classroom 1
January 7- Question and Answer Night- everyone in the
auditorium
January 14– The Cultural Divide- in auditorium
Marriage– Adult Classroom 2
Kids’ Classes– Bible Bowl 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 a
rotation of men from the congregation in adult
classroom 1.
• Young Professionals are studying Song of Solomon
taught by Jeffrey Howell and Stan Mann in adult
classroom 2.
• College class will begin meeting in the fellowship
hall. They are studying I Corinthians taught by Alex
Coggins.
Wednesday PM Classes
• The Ladies’ class is studying Appointed: Rising to
Your Spiritual Potential by Kristy Huntsman in adult
classroom 1.
• First Century Churches will be the topic for the
auditorium. Classes will be taught by various men
from the congregation.
Do I Practice Religion?
In this post-modern age, the word “religion” is widely
associated with negative connotations of “control”,
“tradition”, and “ritual.” Although these are
connotations, I do not believe that religion, or the
practice of it, should be viewed as negative. In order
to distinguish “good religion” from “bad religion,”
many individuals often refer to themselves as
“spiritual” instead of “religious.” However, when
defined simply, I believe that those who proclaim
knowledge of an absolute truth regarding deity AND
live according to that truth are religious, even if they
deny its connotations.
Religion is defined by Oxford Languages as “the
belief in and worship of a superhuman power or
powers, especially a God or gods.”
If one professes to be a Christian, then faith and
worship is a regular practice (cf Romans 10:17; John
4:24). One cannot be a Christian and neglect a) their
faith and b) the truth and spirit aspects of worship.
Christianity is a religion and that cannot be denied.
So, when I hear Christians (or others who profess a
belief in Christ) say that they practice “spirituality,”
but not “religion,” I do believe it is an answer given
out of either ignorance or cowardice.
So, to answer the title of this article, yes. I do
practice religion. I believe in and I worship a power
that is beyond me. I want to serve the Law of God,
and I want to obey the ordinances He has established
in His Holy Word. God has control over my life, and
that is not a bad thing. I know that as a human that is
stained with sin and imperfection, I am not capable of
directing my life on my own without being attacked
by the devil (cf. 1 Peter 5:6-8). Do I practice
tradition? Yes, but it is God’s. I do not give myself to
the teachings or traditions of men, rather I give myself
to the ordinances and commands of the Lord only, and
I behold the pattern of God (Mark 7:8). And do I
ritualistically serve God? Yes, because He deserves it.
On the first day of every week, God gets my time and
my worship. I give Him more than this, but He
deserves so much more than what I could possibly
give to Him. I strive to give Him a life of service and
devotion. He is a great God, and He deserves
worship and devotion. Many follow their own
instincts, traditions, and rituals … if not for God, then
they give it gods, or they give it to worldly desires
(such as streaming shows, sports, lusts of the flesh
among many others). So if you are a Christian, be
open about your religion. You believe in God, and you
worship Him. There is no shame in admitting it.
Joshua Dykes

2. Prayers
Sue Adams Betty Aldridge
Vera Bonner Faye Bradford
Michael Burkowski Bob Carter
Bobbie Clark Nancy Clemens
Edith Collett Judy Crawford
Audrey Gammage Marilyn Glass
Mike Godwin Kim Green
Dyer Honeycutt Randy Johnson
Bev Key Robin & Julie Kincaid
Nancy Locklear James Lollar
Devid Lybrand Mike McGill
Dot Mitchell Larry & Rita Morgan
Ancel Norris James Pepper
Pam Rachal Judy Roeder
Frances Scott Doug Scruggs
Darnell Self Ashley Shepherd
Donna & Tim Shoemaker Chuck Spitzley
Joyce Taggart Marilyn Torrice
Johnny Tucker Becky Tuggle
Jean Tuggle Gayle Varner
Mary Wells Barbara Whisenhunt
Karen Whisenhunt Billy White
Violet Whitman Maxine Wilson
Don Young
Friends & Family
Josephine McDonald- former member who fell recently
Mike Birchmore- father of Anna Morris
Lynn Early- kidney replacement surgery scheduled
Greg Price- Rhonda Wagner’s cousin- being deployed to Saudi Arabia
Bobbie Lovvorn- Stuart Couch’s mother- has pneumonia
Sam Christian- Eric Christian’s father- stage 2 esophageal cancer
Gina Murray- has stage 4 ovarian cancer
Corky McCay- neighbor of Darnell & Sharon Self
Jonna Barrier- has Geoblastoma
Atlas Ruibal- great grandson of Sol & Ellen Godwin
Sawyer Hames- 5 year old friend of Bob and Linda Carter
Jim Langston- relative of Cindy Birdyshaw
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
Phyllis Hallman– friend of Paul Windham
Ralph Banks– uncle of Horace Sanders
Peggy & Tim Hickerson– friends of Robin Spitzley
Katrina & Sarah Mitchell– friends of Derek Smith
Stephanie McRoy– financial struggles
Joseph Kelly– great nephew of Jean Tuggle McDonald
Parker Burgess– Cousin of Martha Lybrand
Shirley Mitchell– friend of Martha Lybrand
Bonnie Rasche– mother of Amy Gunn
Lori Brown– friend of Sherita Bitten
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
Bobbie Clark- recovering at home
James Lollar- recovering at home
David Lybrand- recovering at home
Ancel Norris- recovering from surgery
James Pepper- Proveer
Pam Rachal- undergoing treatments
Frances Scott- recovering at home
Chuck Spitzley- recovering at home
Becky Tuggle- St. Vincent’s East
Violet Whitman- East Glen Rm. 42
Attendance:
12-10-2023
AM 294 PM 132
Weekly Purpose:
$19,348.00
Contribution:
$26,929.00
Contribution YTD:
$1,056,986.00
Purpose YTD:
$967,400.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$21,140.00
Mission Sunday:
$126,510.00
Week 48
Bus Drivers
December 24- Steve Maynard
December 31- Michael Martin
Baptismal Garments for December
Pamela Richardson
Upcoming Events
December 25- Christmas Day- Office Closed
January 1- New Year’s Day- Office Closed
January 7- Resolution Sunday
January 14- State of the Church Report
January 15- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Office Closed
January 19-20- Song Leaders Workshop
January 28- Molly and Joey Johnson Baby Shower
3:30-4:30
February 2- Areawide Friday Night Singing- 7-9pm
What is Religion?
Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1–2
We have D____________ W__________ and its ___
various P____________
C_____________, P____________, S__________,
P__________, and G____________
These E______________ can be described in ___
words.
W__________
S___________
R___________
R____________ C_____ B____________:
1. Z_________ W_____________ K______________
Acts ___:___-___
Romans ___:___-___
Mark ___:___-___
2. E_______________
Mark ___:___-___
Colossians ___:___-____
James ___:___
R____________ I____:
3. F____ D___________
James ___:___-___ a
4. P_________ and U___________
James ___:___
2 Peter ___:___-___
Corozal Belize Campaign 2024
The 2024 campaign will be May 3-10. Tickets are
$950.25 each. There is a $100 deposit due immediately.
See Gary Cosby if you would like to go.
Thank You
Thank you for all the many get well cards and for earlier
in the year the birthday cards. They brighten the day and
are much appreciated,
James Pepper and family
On behalf of everyone at Mount Dora Children’s Home,
I want to express our sincere gratitute for your generous
donation. Your support means the world to us and makes
a significant impact on the lives of the
children in our care.
Thanks to your contribution, we are able to provide a
great environment, love, care and great
opportunities. We are honored to have you as a part of
the team!
With heartfelt appreciation,
Philip B. Box
Coordinator of Church Relations
Birmingham Work Release Center Christmas List
We are collecting items for the Work Release Center.
These items will be given to the ladies as gifts. You may
donate the following items. These items may be
purchased at the Dollar Tree.
Make Up for a Diverse Group Socks
Foundation Hair Bows/Ties
Mascara Finger Nail Polish
Eyebrow-pencils (no-alcohol)
Eyeshadow Lipstick
Reading glasses Eye Liners
Lotion Hair Brush
Shampoo/Conditioner Combs
Clear Bowls/ Cups Deodorant
Sanitary Pads
Ear-Buds with microphone capabilities
Gel for Hair
Hair Products----leave-in-conditioners etc.
Hair Bonnets for Sleeping
Items may be placed in the basket in the foyer.
Purpose Sunday
Thank you so much to everyone who
participated in Purpose Sunday. Our
current weekly total is $20,609.00. If you did
not have a chance to turn in a purpose card,
please give it to one of the elders.
Youth News
Exposure Youth Conference is December 27-30 in
Huntsville, AL.
The local youth devo is January 7th following the
evening services at the home of Lindsey Key. Please
briing $5 for food.