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- 1. 8:15 AM Service Welcome Song Leading Randy Wilson Opening Prayer Phillip Harris Scripture Reading Rodney Denson Sermon Lord’s Supper/ Contribution Jack Taggart Closing Prayer Elder 10:30 AM Service Welcome Song Leading David Dangar Opening Prayer Jim Timmerman Scripture Reading Steve Maynard Sermon Lord’s Supper / Contribution Stan Mann Closing Prayer Elder 5 PM Service Song Leading Ryan Cobb Opening Prayer Steve Wilkerson Lord’s Supper/Contribution Mike McGill Closing Prayer Elder Deacons of the Month Craig Huffstutler Johnathan Johnson Chad Key December 31, 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 31, 2023 Sunday PM Devo in Auditorium followed by: 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 January 21– The Cultural Divide- in auditorium Marriage– Adult Classroom 2 Kids’ Classes–Puppets in the education building January 28– Cultural Divide- in auditorium Marriage- Adult Classroom 1 Kids’ Classes- 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 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 is studying 1 Corinthians taught by Alex Coggins in the Craft Room 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. Man’s Plan, God’s Will Each new year brings about new plans. Whether we plan our new year with eagerness or reluctancy, we set up our calendars and prepare for another ride on the merry-go-round. And year after year, we learn that “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Plans don’t always pan out as we anticipate. Our successful plans yield a great sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. When our plans go awry, it can be deflating and make us feel as powerless as mice. Simply put, the plans of man are not guaranteed. The plans of God, however, are certain and unshakeable. As Prov. 19:21 says… “Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand.” The certainty of God’s plans can be both comforting and unsettling to us. It can be comforting because they are for our good and unsettling because our plans may sometimes be contrary to God’s plans. It begs the question, what’s the point of planning if “man plans and God laughs”? First, it should be understood that God is not indifferent to our plans. He does not always support and uphold our plans, but He’s not out to mischievously undo them either. Second, God wants us to make wise plans and to include Him in our plans. As Prov. 16:3 says… “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” The more we include God in our plans, the more God will endorse and establish our plans. It is God’s will for us to make plans that are diligent (Prov. 21:5) and are done with noble purpose (Is. 32:8). In all our plans, we should always account for and allow for the will of God – which may be different than ours (James 4:13-15). What happens when our plans don’t align with God’s plans? A few verses after Prov. 16:3, we find out what God does instead when He doesn’t establish our plans: “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 The person who seeks the will of God in all his plans will be directed by God into the right path – even when his plans don’t align with God’s plans. So as we plan out our new year, let us remember to commit our plans to the Lord and allow God to direct our steps into His will. ~Jeffrey Howell
- 2. Prayers Sue Adams Betty Aldridge Vera Bonner Faye Bradford Michael Burkowski 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 James Lollar David Lybrand 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 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 Chuck Spitzley- recovering at home Becky Tuggle- St. Vincent’s East Attendance: 12-24-2023 AM 292 PM 123 Weekly Purpose: $19,348.00 Contribution: $21,191.50 Contribution YTD: $1,099,148.00 Purpose YTD: $1,006,096.00 Average Weekly YTD: $21,137.00 Mission Sunday: $126,510.00 Week 52 Bus Drivers January 7- James Morris January 14- Mark Adkinson Baptismal Garments for December Pamela Richardson Upcoming Events 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 Sermon Notes 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. 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 The local youth devo is January 7th following the evening services at the home of Lindsey Key. Please briing $5 for food. Sympathy We express our sympathy to Jerry Scott and family at the passing of Frances. She passed away Friday, December 22nd. Her services were held Wednesday in Trussville. Please keep this family in your prayers. Resoluuon Sunday January 7, 2024 Renewing my commiiment Christ and His Church Happy New Year from the Office Staff