WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025
PRAYERS
Sandy Smith, Martha Smith's daughter, requested that we let everyone know that Martha is now in her last days/hours. Sandy would like us to pray for Martha and also pray that God will give her the strength to endure this loss. Sandy's father, Tommy Smith, passed away this past August. Tommy and Martha were long-time members here at Florence Boulevard.
RESPONSE
Alyssa McFall reponded to the invitation last Sunday morning asking for prayers from the congregation that she will continually put God at the forefront of her life. Please keep Alyssa in your prayers.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to Jon Smith in the passing of his grandfather, Paul Smith, yesterday. His visitation is tomorrow evening at Elkins East Chapel in Killen, from 6-8 PM. There will be a private burial for the family.
Our sympathy is also extended to Patsy Pitt's in the passing of her sister, Debbie Scott, yesterday in Huntsville. Arrangements are not known at this time.
BIBLE READINGS
There will be a Bible Reading at our building on this date: (Alex Bayes will be leading this. Please contact him if you would like more details.)
- Jan. 25: 8-10 AM
NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON
The New Member Luncheon will be this coming Sunday, the 19th, in the fellowship hall, after morning services, for everyone who has placed membership since April 2024. Hope you are able to be there!
CEDAR VIEW SERVICES
Cedar View Services will be this coming Sunday, the 19th, at 2:00 PM.
49'ERS CHARCUTERIE BOARD PARTY
The 49'ers are having a charcuterie board party this coming Sunday night, the 19th, in the Fellowship Hall, after evening services. Please bring your favorite charcuterie board filled with goodies!
BAND OF BROTHERS
There will be a Band of Brothers meeting on January 25th, at 6:00 PM, in the Lighthouse.
GIRL'S LED DEVO
There will be a girl's led devo on January 26, at 4:15 PM, in Room 49.
MONTREAT SERVICES
Montreat services will be January 26, at 1:30 PM.
TEACHER'S WORKSHOP
Be sure to put our rescheduled teacher’s workshop on your calendar! The workshop will take place in the Lighthouse, on February 1st, starting with breakfast at 8:00 AM, and registration at 9:00 AM. Our speaker this year will be Chris Keeton, DMin. You do not have to be a teacher to attend!
YOUNG ADULTS/COLLEGE AGE MEAL
If you can help in providing meals for this age group on Wednesday nights, please sign up on the link provided in the Florence Boulevard Ladies Facebook Group. If you need more information about this, please see Tiffany Shifflet.
THANK YOU
To my precious church family, I want to thank you for all the holiday wishes I got in the form of cards this past season. It is so comforting to know you were thinking about me. You are all so valuable to me, you’re such a wonderful family. I pray God blesses us all this year, and I love you very much.
Cheri Suns
THANK YOU
Thank you for the love, support and donations that you all give Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home throughout the year. It is so much appreciated.
In Christian Love,
Rose Mitchell, Activity Director
MEN TO SERVE IN WORSHIP 1/19/25
Sunday Morning:
Preside: Greg Allen
First Prayer: David Gooch
Last Prayer: Jim Jordan
Sunday Evening:
Preside: Greg Allen
First Prayer: Ken Vanhorn
Last Prayer: Kevin Vaughn
MEN'S BREAKFAST - THERE HAS BEEN A DATE CHANGE FOR WHEN THE MEN'S BREAKFAST WILL RESUME.
The Men's Breakfast will begin meeting on Friday mornings, beginning February 14th, at 8:00 AM, in the Fellowship Hall.
S.I.S
S.I.S. (Sisters in Service) meets on Thursdays, at 1:30 PM, in the Sewing Room. Any ladies are welcome to join - you do not have to know how to sew to take part! S.I.S makes handmade items to share with church members who would like to take a small gift when visiting the sick (home or hospital), residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and those being admitted for rehab. If you would like to take some of these items with you on a visit, please post your request on the sewing sisters work room door. Please state the name of the person being visited and location of visit (some items are specifically made to meet the needs of patients in hospital, rehab, etc.). Make sure to include your name. Requests are processed on Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You may also contact Patsy Gooch, Melanie Allen, or Cathy Shelton.
WINTER ADULT CLASSES
Auditorium
- Sunday: A.J. Gooch / Sermon on the Mount
- Wednesday: Kevin Vaughn / Visions of Grace
Room 49
- Sunday: Austin Johnson / Revelation
- Wednesday: Ben McGuire / Money God's Way
Ladies - Room 31
- Sunday: Gale Elrod / Fulfilled Through Faith
Young Pros
- Sunday: Brian McManus / "Buts in the Bible"
- Wednesday: Mark Willingham / TBD
Those who did not sign up for Ben’s class may go to the auditorium or to the Young Pros class on Wednesday nights.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jan. 19: New Member's Luncheon - 11:15 AM
Jan. 25: Cedar View Services - 2:00 PM
Jan 19: 49'ers Charcuterie Board Dinner - 6:00 PM
Jan. 25: Bible Reading - 8-10 AM
Jan. 25: Band of Brothers Meeting - 6:00 PM
Jan. 26: Montreat Services - 1:30 PM
Jan. 26: Girls After God's Own Heart - 4:15 PM
Feb. 1: Teacher's Workshop with Chris Keeton 8:00 AM
Feb. 8: Bible Reading - 8-10 AM
Feb. 8: Young Pros Valentine's Day Dinner - 6:00 PM
AREA EVENTS
January 24 & 25: Mars Hill Bible School and the Killen congregation will co-host a "Becoming a Better Deacon" workshop with Aubrey Johnson. The event will be held on the MHBS campus. Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning and the workshop is free. Please go to the MHBS website or Facebook page to register.
January 24: Riverchase Church of Christ will be holding their 25th annual singing from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
January 25: Ladies Day at Midway Church of Christ with speaker, Laura Kidwell Boyd. Registration at 8:00 AM, Sessions begin at 9:00 AM.
February 1: The HCU "Radiant" Workshop. Radiant announces the 2025 workshop, "Better Together: A Conversation about how each generation strengthens the church." If you are not familiar with Radiant, the group exists to cultivate spiritual formation within the hearts of women. This educational workshop is intended for women of all ages to come together to celebrate the perspectives and experiences that shape us into a beautiful mosaic that is the church. Each new generation brings hope, insights, and ideas. Each established generation brings wisdom, resilience, and dedication to the faith. We make the church stronger, not in spite of our differences, but because of them. The workshop begins at 9:00 AM at HCU.
OUR SICK/THOSE NEEDING PRAYERS
- Rayford Gist fell at home last week and received several stitches for a head injury.
- Patsy Gooch had a CT scan yesterday for abdominal issues and was to get the results of that scan today.
- Randy Linam is in NAMC, Room 4407. Randy has been in the hospital for 14 days now but hopes to be released in a day or two. Will begin physical therapy for his breathing issues after he returns home.
- Mike Medley is now in Florence Nursing and Rehab after having back surgery last week.
- Dottie Pennington is at home recovering from RSV.
- Carolyn Poole was taken to Keller on Sunday evening and it was initially thought she had a stroke but further testing determined she did NOT suffer a stroke. She was released yesterday and will continue with more testing.
- Gerald Reeves is at home recovering after having a larger stent placed last week.
- Millie Vandyke is recovering at home from a kidney infection and breathing issues.
- Jim Warren is at home recovering after struggling with complications related to his surgery. He is improving.
Please continue to remember Linda Young's nephew, Danny Hines, in your prayers. He is scheduled to go to Shephard's Rehab in Atlanta on Friday.
Amanda Byrd's father, Bruce Stults, was released yesterday from the hospital to return home. He will continue with therapy with home health.
Milton and Kathy Kirby's son, Greg Kirby, had surgery this week to remove a cancerous tumor in his nose. The surgery went well and they are waiting on the pathology report to determine treatment.
Glenda Hodge's mother, Iris Posey, remains in NAMC, Room 2411. She remains on a BiPAP and is not doing very well.
PRAYER LIST - Joan Cooper, Larry Cox, Myron & Carole Crunk, Marva Forsythe, Rayford, Rhoda and Lori Gist, Jewell Gooch, Larry & Becky Jeffreys, Randy & Chyrl Linam, Leo & Hazel Martin, Mike Medley, Laverne Miles, Dottie Pennington, Clanton & Carolyn Poole, Gerald Reeves, Jesse Sain, Margaret Smith, Martha Smith, Skipper Thomas, Millie Vandyke, Nora Vincent, Doyce Wade, Jim Warren
ASSISTED LIVING AND SHUT-INS - Linda Barnes, Glenda Campbell, Don & Ruth Deaton, Eleanor Martin, Gene McDaniel, Gladys Parker, Martha Smith, Jerry Trousdale
FAMILY/FRIENDS: Margaret Allen (mother of Steve Allen-on hospice), Allyce Alexander (family friend of Regina Wilkerson and Mary Beth Wilkerson - cancer), Brex Anderton (father of Kelly Gresham – facing knee replacement surgery), Tim Barrett ( father of Holly Eck-Alzheimer’s, stroke, kidney failure), Jon Bogle (father of Robin Vanhorn – cancer), Paul Davidson (uncle of Mike Davidson-cancer), Bob Embry (father of Rob Embry-has heart issues), Matthew Galloway (family friend of Gary and Susan Morris - colon cancer), Mary Grigsby (aunt of Steve Allen), Reba Hammond (96 year old friend of Robin Embry - broken hip), Brian Harrington (nephew of Bob & Deb Harrington-has liver and colon cancer), Frances Harrison (Aunt of Steve Allen), Kayla Hill (friend of Randy Linam – unfavorable test results), Eva Hinton (aunt of David Hinton - Stroke and Heart Attack), Allie Hunt (grandniece of Patty Hunt), Velma Lovell (great aunt of Kayti Howard - in Vanderbilt with blood clot and infection), Joyce May (grandmother of Brently Gresham – congestive heart failure), Vergie McClanahan (grandmother of Tyler Oliver – tachycardia & other issues), Mary Ann Melson (mother of Janice Blackstock - heart issues), Linda Mitchell (former member at Flo Bo - breast cancer), Camille Poetschke (sister of Nora Vincent), Phillip Risner (husband of Christy Risner - serious accident leading to leg amputation), Vivian Scruggs (mother of Valerie Brock), Nancy Stout (mother of Nancy Allen), Binh Vu (father of Julie Stegall – weak heart), Nick Winn (Nick and Sue Winn's son - recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor), Tammy Wise (Mother of Lydia Hodge - Stage 4 cancer).
LIVE STREAM SERVICES
In addition to Facebook and our website, our services are now being streamed live on YouTube. You can access the live stream by any of the three methods below:
www.FlorenceBlvd.org/live-stream
