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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
Johnathan Johnson
Alex Coggins
Sermon
Notes
10:30
AM
Service
Welcome
Song
Leading
Ryan
Cobb
Opening
Prayer
Frank
Montgomery
Scripture
Reading
Steve
Putnam
Sermon
Lord’s
Supper
/
Contribution
Dennis
Washington
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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5
PM
Service
Song
Leader
Ryan
Cobb
Opening
Prayer
Ancel
Norris
Lord’s
Supper/
Contribution
David
Dangar
Closing
Prayer
Elder
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8:15
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Welcome
Song
Leading
Randy
Wilson
Opening
Prayer
Steve
Wilkerson
Scripture
Reading
David
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Sermon
Lord’s
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Les
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The Fear that Robs Us of Trust
From Ray Hawk
There are multiple passages in the Old Testament which
speak of fearing God (Leviticus 19:14, 32; 25:17; Joshua 4:24,
24:14). Even in the New there are several that cover that topic
(Matthew 10:23; Acts 9:31; and Ephesians 5:21). Sometimes
youth as well as older people respond to the gospel out of fear
of God’s judgment. Even those who have been Christians for
years continue to allow that fear to cloud their relationship with
God. Fear is not wrong unless it is misunderstood. Due to that misunderstanding, some are
cheated out of a wonderful relationship which God. The key word revealed in the New
Testament is the word “Father.”
If a person grew up with an abusive father or one that was present but personally
absent, that shortcoming may paint God as an identical twin. Some view Yahweh as an
angry Father who finds very few things to brag about concerning His children. They be-
lieve He is disappointed with them because of their lack of perfection.
Misunderstanding is the devil’s tool to misguide disciples of Jesus. The apostles
continually misunderstood the Lord’s purpose. They thought they had found a second
David who would restore the first David’s kingdom. When Peter’s sword removed Mal-
chus’ ear, he may have thought his active blade would begin the demise of Rome’s control.
Jesus pulled the proverbial rug out from under Peter’s plans when he told the apostle to
holster the sword. The blade remained in his possession, but Peter had no future need to
use it. Jesus’ kingdom was not of this world! The apostles disappeared into the safety of
darkness. Their beloved Rabbi would soon suffer a criminal’s punishment. Priests and Pi-
late could sigh with relief. Another enemy of the State was executed. The fear which
gripped the apostles has been inherited by 2021 disciples! Yet that fear can be replaced
with joy when we understand how much the Father loves us.
God is our Father. God loved us so much that He gave His Son to save us (John
3:16-17). God does not want us separated from His love (Romans 8:39). Realizing how
much God loves us will cast out that fear (1 John 4:7). Satan wants us to develop the kind
of fear that causes us to mistrust God. Sadly, some develop that type of fear rather than
cultivating an appreciation and gratefulness for God’s love.
What is fear doing for you?
Bus
Drivers
August
15
James
Morris
August
22
Steve
Maynard
Deacons
of
the
Month
Steve
Putnam
Chuck
Spitzley
Yoshio
Sugita

Weekly Purpose:
$15,298.00
Contribution
$14,864.78
Contribution YTD
$593,494.44
Purpose YTD:
$504,834.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$17,994.96
Mission Sunday:
$103,512.78
Week 33
Prayers
Vera Bonner
Nancy Clements
Thurman & Judy Crawford
Terry Davidson
Jean Dickerson
Margie England
Audrey Gammage
Mike Godwin
Kim Green
Randy Johnson
Lucille Large
Nancy Locklear
Frances Love
Larry Morgan
Judy Marlow
Dot Mitchell
Larry Morgan
Rita Morgan
Ancel & Ruby Norris
Anne Powell
Richard & Gurtie Robbins
Judy Roeder
Connie Scruggs
Ashley Shepherd
Donna Shoemaker
George Shoemaker
Eric Stark
Stephanie Theoret
Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle
Gayle Varner
Delbert Wells
Barbara Whisenhunt
Billy White
Maxine Wilson
Friends & Family
Lela Morgan (daughter-in-law of Fran
Chaney)
Edith Berkebile (aunt of Patricia Putnam)
Tony, Dawn and Elizabeth Gooch
(friends of the Dangars)
Amy Curry (niece of Pam Stringfellow)
Ray Willhoit (friend of Josh Greg)
Amber Carden (friend of Robin Spitzley)
Landon Limbaugh (Grandfather of Lane
McAlpin)
Lucas Adkinson (Grandson of Billie &
Mark Adkinson)
David Patterson (Friend of David & Dial
Dangar)
Tara Jessen (Sister of Amy Gunn)
Kevin Wilson (Our Police Officer)
Josiah Clay (5 yr old Great grandson of
Jack & Joyce Taggart)
Delma Sandlin (Mother of Maxine Logan)
Sandi Hunter ( daughter of Jean Flick &
niece of Kay Carver)
Ray & Chris Pelham (Friends of Gerry &
Maxine Wilson)
Steven Wilshire (Friend of Paul & Marisa
Windham)
Sheila Silas (Friends of the Godwins)
Susan Dreyer (Sister of Mike McGil)
Galen Lilja (Father of Janice VanHorn)
Bernice Key (Mother of Butch Key)
Betty Trull (Sister of Sandra Singer)
Our prayer list is updated monthly.
833-1400
PANTRY ITEMS:
August
MIXED VEGETABLES
JELLY
Hospital / Sick List
Kim Green– Radiation
Mona Jenkins– Surgery at UAB on August 23rd
Liz Keith– Recovering from total knee replacement surgery
Gloria McMaster– UAB rehab rm 408
Larry Morgan– Treatments
George Shoemaker-Hospice
Delbert Wells– Recovering from a stroke
We want to extend a warm welcome to any guests that have
come our way today. We hope that you are spiritually up-
lifted 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
Attendance
8-8-2021
AM PM 99
Youth News
Youth and Parent meeting September 12th after
10:30 service. Lunch will be provided.
Start your day studying the most important book,
the Bible! Psalm 119:11
SUMMER SERIES
Wednesdays Nights
August
18 Larry Judd
25 Mel Futrell
August 15, 2021
Sunday PM
Devo followed by Managing Finances God’s
Way with Paul Windham (in the auditorium) or
In Christ in Ephesians with Richard Harp (in the
fellowship hall)
Link to - Deerfoot Church of Christ
Ministries of Work :
https://deerfootcoc.com/wp-content/uploads/
Deerfoot-Ministries.pdf
Sympathy
We express our sympathy to the family of
Maxine Logan at the death of her sister,
Sherry Miles. No arrangements are known
at this time. Please keep this family in
your prayers.
We also express our sympathy to John
Gallagher and family at the death of Freida
Gallagher. There will be a celebration of
life service on Tuesday, August 17th at
11:00am at the church building. Please
keep this family in your prayers.
We also express our sympathy to Bob
Keith and family at the passing of his
brother, Jim Keith. Please keep this family
in your prayers.
Join us for a
Tea Party
For Back to School
Sunday, August 15th following the 10:30
service
In the fellowship hall
All K4 through 5th graders
are invited
Connection Groups
Connection Groups will begin in
September. This is an excellent way to get
to know others in the congregation better.
You can sign up to be a leader or a
member. Please sign up on the list in the
foyer or on Deerfoot Disciples TODAY if
you want to participate.
Shut-in Ministry
If you are interested in helping with
the shut-in ministry, there is a sign-
up list in the foyer. Volunteers are
needed to help prepare meals on
Thursday mornings, deliver meals,
send cards, help with home repairs
and yard work, provide transportation
and make phone calls.
Announcement from the Elders
By now everyone should be aware of the new,
more infectious strain of Covid-19 that is
affecting our nation. As we strive to worship
together, the elders encourage each of us to do
what we know to do to protect not only ourselves
from this new strain of virus, but to protect our
brothers and sisters who are at risk of contracting
the virus.
Mission Sunday Goal
$100,000.00
Your Giving
$103,512.78
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CPR and First Aid Training
There will be a CPR and first aid class on Satur-
day, September 18th. This course is free for
members. Non-members may participate for the
cost of the course ($50). If you are interested in
participating, please sign up in the foyer.