1. 8:15 AM Service
Welcome
Song Leading
Randy Wilson
Opening Prayer
Kerry Newland
Scripture Reading
Rodney Denson
Sermon
Lord’s Supper/ Contribution
David Gilmore
Closing Prayer
Elder
10:30 AM Service
Welcome
Song Leading
Patrick Ormond
Opening Prayer
Craig Huffstutler
Scripture Reading
Steve Putnam
Sermon
Lord’s Supper / Contribution
Merrill Mann
Closing Prayer
Elder
5 PM Service
Song Leading
Rick Glass
Opening Prayer
Chad Key
Lord’s Supper/Contribution
Randy Wilson
Closing Prayer
Elder
Deacons of the Month
Johnathan Johnson
Chad Key
Terry Malone
July 23, 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 Steve Maynard
Ryan Cobb Mike McGill
Gary Cosby Mike Neal
David Gilmore Steve Putnam
Bobby Gunn Ken Shepherd
Craig Huffstutler Chuck Spitzley
Johnathan Johnson Yoshio Sugita
Chad Key Randy Wilson
Terry Malone
MINISTERS
Richard Harp
Jeffrey Howell
Johnathan Johnson
Alex Coggins
July 23, 2023
Sunday PM
Devo in Auditorium followed by:
July 23– Old Testament Bible Characters- in
auditorium
Disciple Making Parents– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– (Preschool– 5th grade) in the
education building
July 30- Question and Answer Night- everyone in the
auditorium
August 6- Singing Night– everyone in the auditorium
August 13– Old Testament Bible Characters- in
auditorium
Disciple Making Parents– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– (Preschool– 5th grade) in the
education building
August 20– Old Testament Bible Characters- in
auditorium
Disciple Making Parents– Adult
Classroom 2
Kid’s Classes– (Preschool– 5th grade) 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 Michael
Dykes in adult classroom 1.
• Young Professionals are doing a series of topical
studies taught by a rotation of men from the congregation
in adult classroom 2.
Wednesday PM Classes
• Summer Series will run June 7th- August 30th. Please
see the Upcoming Events section for speaker names and
topics.
Strength in Restraint
There’s something about strength that holds great
allure. From the garden to the present, strength has been
continually sought and desired by humanity. Whether it
is in fitness or in intellect, strength is ever pursued and
draws people towards the few who have it in spades. But is
strength always as it is perceived to be? We perceive that
those who work out are physically strong. And those who
have great mental intelligence are mentally strong. But
what about those who can vindicate themselves, justify
themselves, defend themselves, avenge themselves,
magnify themselves, and yet…do not? Do they display
strength, or just weakness – maybe cowardice? How does
the world respond to strength that is restrained? “What’s
wrong with you?!” “Why did you let him walk all over
you?!” “Speak up for yourself!” “Defend yourself!” “Until
you stand up for yourself, you will not be respected!” Is
strength that is restrained nothing more than weakness or
foolishness? Or is there strength in restraint?
God by definition is all-powerfue and is the source
of all strength. In the past, because of the rampant evil and
corruption of mankind, God desired to eliminate the
human race (Gen. 6:7). God certainly had more than
enough strength to carry out this plan. And yet…he didn’t.
Why? Compassion and hope. God restrained complete
judgment because He had compassion on humanity’s
future (2 Pet. 3:9; Ps. 78:38). God also had hope for
humanity because of Noah (Gen. 6:8-9). Is showing mercy
to the living weakness? To save lives, is that foolishness?
Though far from objective in this matter, most of mankind
would concur that restrained judgment is not weakness – it
is love.
So often, when people are wronged whether by
word or deed, they desire to respond in kind as a display
of their strength. But truly, what requires more strength?
Responding in kind or restraint? It is easy to respond in
anger and ill-will – to do as has been done to you. To
restrain one’s self from selfish impulse for the sake of
withholding evil takes far greater strength. How easy it is
to be selfish and push others aside, or to respond to wrong
by doing wrong! But we know that showing
restraint instead takes far greater strength. We know by
our own experience that restraint is harder. Jesus served as
the ultimate example of showing strength in restraint. He
taught us that turning the other cheek and holding
ourselves back from evil is the highest display of strength
that we can achieve (Mat. 5:39; Rom. 12:17). Jesus proved
this to all humanity when he willingly sacrificed his life on
the cross (1 Pet. 2:23-24). In this, He showed the strength
of restraint for the sake of love. 1 Cor. 13:5 tells us that
love is not easily provoked. When provoked, it is all too
easy for us to be unloving. But to love takes great strength.
To love takes restraint. So let us consider that the next time
we are tempted to display our strength through selfishness,
payback, or by responding to unkind words with the like,
let us instead show the world and our fellow Christians
that true love is found in meekness, and real strength is
found in restraint.
~Jeffrey Howell

2. Prayers
Sue Adams Betty Aldridge
Vera Bonner Faye Bradford
Bill Brown Michael Burkowski
Bobbie Clark Nancy Clemens
Edith Collett Thurman Crawford
Judy Crawford Audrey Gammage
Marilyn Glass Mike Godwin
Kim Green Dyer Honeycutt
Robert Jeffery Randy Johnson
Bev Key Nancy Locklear
Dot Mitchell Larry & Rita Morgan
Ancel Norris Hope Ormond
Pam Rachal Judy Roeder
Doug Scruggs Darnell Self
Donna & Tim Shoemaker Stephanie Theoret
Marilyn Torrice Johnny Tucker
Becky Tuggle Gayle Varner
Mary Wells Barbara Whisenhunt
Karen Whisenhunt Billy White
Maxine Wilson Don Young
Friends & Family
Vickie Hardin- sister of Rena Stamps
Darlene Calfee- friend of Janice VanHorn
Ronnie Mixon- brother-in-law of Mike McGill
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
Paula Malone– niece of Terry and Janet Malone
Phyllis Hallman– friend of Paul Windham
Ralph Banks– uncle of Horace Sanders
Peggy Hickerson– friend of Robin Spitzley
Katrina & Sarah Mitchell– friends of Derek Smith
Zach Horton– dealing with health issue
Michael Doss– dealing with health issues
Angela—is dealing with family issues
McRoy family– new to the area and requesting prayers
Joseph Kelly– great nephew of Jean Tuggle McDonald
Parker Burgess– Cousin of Martha Lybrand
Doreen Hartzog– mother of Julie Kincaid
Shirley Mitchell– friend of Martha Lybrand
Bonnie Rasche– mother of Amy Gunn
Lori Brown– friend of Sherita Bitten
Tara Jessen– sister of Amy Gunn
Earnest and Betty Bagley– friends of the Maynards
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
Michael Burkowski– undergoing treatments
Thurman Crawford- UAB Highlands
Larry Morgan– undergoing tests
Hope Ormond- recovering at home
Pam Rachal- undergoing treatments
Doug Scruggs– recovering at home
Stephanie Theoret– on hospice
Becky Tuggle- Grandview
Don Young- recovering
Attendance:
7-16-2023
AM 284 PM 136
Weekly Purpose:
$19,348.00
Contribution:
$22,603.00
Contribution YTD:
$606,007.00
Purpose YTD:
$561,092.00
Average Weekly YTD:
$20,896.00
Mission Sunday:
$126,510.00
Week 29
Bus Drivers
July 30- Steve Maynard
August 6- Ken & Karen Shepherd
Baptismal Garments for July
Sharon Self
Attention: Help Wanted
The Thursday Shut-in Meal Program is looking for
interns. Applicants should be between the ages of 9 and
15. Interns will join the Lunch Team and learn
preparation and packaging of meals for our shut-in and
sick members. Interns will start June 8th. Hours are
8:30am to 10:30am. Please contact Bob Carter to make
your reservation.
205-966-9240 or bbqbob1966@gmail.com
Cut off From the Whisper
Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13–15
W____________ We C_________ the L___________,
We Are L_________ With:
1. Our S_________
Luke ___:___-___a
Romans ___:___-___
2. O____________
Luke ___:___b
Psalm ___:___
2 Thessalonians ___:___-___
3. M____________ T____________
Luke ___:___c –___
Mark ___:___-___
4. A____________
Proverbs ___:___
Luke ___:___-___
5. A C_____ O______ H__________
1 Timothy ___:___-___
Luke ___:___-___
Upcoming Events
July 25- Popsicles in the Park 10-11am
July 26- “Do Not Commit Adultery”- Brian Simon
July 29- Back to School Bash 11-1pm
August 2- “Do Not Steal”- Scott Harp
August 7- Men’s Devo- 6pm
August 9- “Do Not Lie”- Nic Weymouth
August 13- Ashley Tucker Wedding Shower
August 16- “Do Not Covet”- Scott McCown
August 23- “Love the Lord”- Mel Futrell
August 27- Lads to Leaders Kickoff 6-7pm
August 30- “Love Your Neighbor”- Chuck Webster
Youth News
July 25- Servant Tuesday 9am-2pm
July 29- Back to School Bash 11am-1pm
August 4- Welcome New 6th Graders/Game Night
August 6- Youth and Parent Lunch 11:30am
PANTRY ITEMS:
July
Canned Meats
Soup
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Fruit
Beef Stew/Chili
Canned Beans
New Address
Judy Crawford has moved to Abilene, Texas to live with
her daughter. If you have a chance, she would love to
receive cards and calls.
1017 Reeves St.
Abilene, TX 79602
(325) 386-0813
Back to School Bash and School Supply Drive
If you would like to donate and have not, you may pick
up a list in the foyer. Our most needed items are markers,
scissors, 3 prong folders, colored pencils and pens. You
may also make a monetary donation if you choose. Thank
you all for your generosity.