Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Memory Verse for March is Romans 12:9. (NIV version) "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good."
The 2024 Calendar and Reading Plan are available in print or by scanning QR codes located in hallway behind auditorium.
Please keep all our members who are sick, shut-in, or in assisted living, in your prayers!
Mitchell Hollingsworth Rehab
Glenn Tatum: Room 26. Betty says Glenn has been doing better these last 2 days. She says he is more mobile, has walked in his room without help, and is eating better this week.
SICK/UPCOMING SURGERIES
Ray Carpenter - Has been placed on hospice and will not be undergoing any more treatments. Pat says that the goal is to keep him as comfortable and pain free as possible.
Charles and Gloria Harlan - Both are recovering from Covid.
Patty Hunt - Patty continues to improve and was able to be at worship this past Sunday evening! Patty says she's been having a little trouble with some swelling, in her knee and a foot, but that physical therapy is working with her once or twice a week. She says she is continuing to push through any pain and to get up and move around to build up her strength.
Nora Vincent - Nora's surgery has been rescheduled until March 22nd. Nora will be traveling to Texas on the 21st for this surgery so please keep her in your prayers.
Laverne Miles - Has IT Band Syndrome in her leg and will be going to a Dr. in Huntsville on March 21st for treatment.
Carolyn Wells - Has now been placed on hospice and has stopped eating.
WORSHIP
For the next week, we will continue to meet in the Fellowship Hall for worship due to the carpet installation process in the auditorium area. Bible class locations for Sunday will be as follows:
- The auditorium class will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
- The class in Room 49 will meet upstairs in the Lighthouse.
- The ladies’ class will meet in the Family Room.
- The 2- and 3-year-olds will meet in the Drama Room. All other classes will meet in their usual locations.
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is expressed to Linda Barnes in the loss of her daughter, Debra Chapin, yesterday morning. Debra Chapin's funeral arrangements are as follows: Saturday, March 16 at Greenview. Visitation is from 12 - 2 PM with the funeral at 2 PM. Please be praying for Linda in the coming days.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to proud grandparents, Tyler and Amy Swinea, on the birth of a new grandson, Clay Marlon Swinea. He was born on March 12, weighing 8 lbs. and 5 oz. and 23 inches long. Proud parents are Thomas and Tatyana Swinea.
GIRLS-LED DEVO
The girls-led devo will be this coming Sunday afternoon, the 17th, at 4:15 PM. This will be the last devo before Lads to Leaders and all ladies are encouraged to attend in support of our young ladies.
RESPONSE
Alyssa McFall responded to the invitation this past Sunday morning stating she had been guilty of judging others and asked for the church's forgiveness and prayers. Please remember to keep Alyssa in your prayers in the days ahead.
MEETINGS WITH THE ELDERS
Every Wednesday in March and April, the Elders will be available to meet with members from 5:30 -6:15 PM, in the Elder's study. It is preferred, but not required, that members call the church office to set up an appointment in advance.
HOME BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Home Bible studies have begun and there are sign-up sheets in the foyer. If you are willing to host anytime from July through October, please let Brian McManus know.
YOUTH EVENTS
Lads to Leaders will be March 29, 30, and 31.
NOTE
The Men's Breakfast will resume this week at 8:00 AM on Friday, the 15th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 15: Men's Breakfast at 8:00 AM.
March 16: Grillin with Geezers from 12:00 - 4:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. This is for our youth and young adults (married/single, male/female). See John Birdwell for more information.
March 17: New Members' Luncheon. For new members who have placed membership between July of 2023 and February 2024. Hope to see you there!
March 17: Cedar View Worship Services at 2:00 PM.
March 17: Girls-Led Devo at 4:15 PM.
March 23: Children's Easter Party at the building from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
March 29 - 31: Lads to Leaders
AREA EVENTS
Mar. 16: Ladies’ Day, Killen church of Christ, Theme: Sunshine & Sisterhood, Speaker: Sarah Burns, RSVP to Jean Henderson at 256.648.9773.
March 16: "This is Not a Game" Church Leadership Workshop at HCU. Please visit hcu.edu to register.
Apr. 5-6: Becoming a Better Elder Workshop. This is presented by MHBS and Sherrod Avenue church of Christ.
April: Ladies Class at HCU, Every Monday in April, Offered in person or on Zoom, Theme: Out of Context: Misunderstood & Misapplied Scripture, For more information, you may visit hcu.edu.
Apr. 12-14: Deimago Marriage Summit at Petersville church of Christ.
SICK/PRAYER LIST - Linda Barnes, Ray Carpenter, Larry Cox, Myron & Carole Crunk, Don Deaton, Holly Eck, Marva Forsythe, Jewel Gooch, Charles and Gloria Harlan, Patty Hunt, Larry & Becky Jeffreys, Eleanor Martin, Mike Medley, Gene McDaniel, Laverne Miles, Clanton & Carolyn Poole, Janet Putnam, Gerald & Jan Reeves, Jesse Sain, Janice Schmidt, Tommy & Martha Smith, Kathy Sparks, Stacy Springer, Glenn Tatum, Jerry Trousdale, Joyce Trousdale, Millie Vandyke, Nora Vincent, Carolyn Wells
FAMILY/FRIENDS: Margaret Allen (mother of Steve Allen-on hospice), Tim Barrett ( father of Holly Eck-Alzheimer’s, stroke, kidney failure), Paul Davidson (uncle of Mike Davidson-cancer), Bob Embry (dad of Rob Embry-has heart issues), Hilda Gray (mom of Stacy Springer-has dementia), Mary Grigsby (aunt of Steve Allen – fractured lower leg) Cathy Griswold (friend of Chris Pitts, throat surgery), Brian Harrington (nephew of Bob & Deb Harrington-has liver and colon cancer), Clay Holden (friend of Jamey Medley-diagnosed with cancer), Camille Poetschke (sister of Nora Vincent), Brenda Rook (sister of Chryl Linam-has cancer), Grady Smith (dad of a co-worker of Robin Embry), Jana Stout (Sister-in-law of Nancy Allen -kidney cancer), Nancy Stout (mother of Nancy Allen-in Rehab from broken leg), Danny Thomas (brother-in-law of Harold Hines & Regina Wilkerson-has bladder cancer, cancer treatments are finished), Susan Vandiver (friend of Jerri Ann Alexander-has breast cancer), Mary Jane Willingham (mother of Mark Willingham), James Wimpee (father of Stacy Springer).
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