2502 FLORENCE BOULEVARD FLORENCE, ALABAMA 35630

www.florenceblvd.org PHONE (256) 766-3617 email: office@florenceblvd.org FAX (256) 766-3546

Worship Times: Sunday 9:00 am & 5:00 pm; Sunday School 10:15 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm

Elders Todd Chastain

Steve Clark Bill Hames

Ken Vanhorn Mark Willingham

Deacons Greg Allen

Justin Beckman Kevin Clemons

Jeffrey Cox Myron Crunk

Mike Davidson Kevin Hunter

Jamey Medley Dave Schmidt Matt Warner Don Williams

Ministers Austin Johnson

Cody Peery

Secretary Sonya Cox

June 14, 2020

Plants and Christianity Freshly transplanted plants are in need of (at least) three life giving sources—

light and water from above as well as a connection to soil down below. This concept is fresh on my mind because I replanted 8 shrubs last weekend and have been working daily to ensure their survival. As a Christian, I would suggest we are in need of those exact three life giving sources. Light is God the Father, according to James 5:17. Water, according to John 4:10 is God the Son. Finally, soil represents a connection to the Body of Christ. It is about these life-giving sources that I would like to focus our attention for the remainder of the article.

God the Father is the source of light in our lives—"Every good gift and every

perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights,” James 5:17. Light is a source of energy that enables us to see what is around us. As we receive God’s light from above, He transfers His energy to us for life and living. As we see God’s light from above, we are enabled to see His world and the plans He has for us within it. It is at this point we grow to become His light in His world.

God the Son is the source of water from above. Talking to the Samaritan

woman, Jesus said in John 4:10, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” As we receive the living water from Jesus, his essential nutrients are transferred throughout our spirit and into our lives.

The Body of Christ is a Spirit-empowered people set out for the purpose of

connecting limb to limb, breathing life into one another (1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Hebrews 10:24–25). How does the Body of Christ carry out that work? The power source that is God the Spirit. The Greek word for Spirit could literally be translated as “Spirit, wind or breath.” Point being, God the Spirit is the breath of life breathed from God the Father (John 16:13–15) through the Apostles (1 Timothy 3:16–17) for the purpose of guiding Christians to all truth (John 16:13).

There is life in connection to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit.

The further we drift from Him, the more our lives begin to droop, drag, and deteriorate life plants without these life-giving sources. So be sure to connect to God this week in worship, fellowship, study, prayer, meditation, fasting, and evangelism and you will find the fullness of life as a Christian.

Austin Johnson

Sunday, October 27th AM: Cody Peery PM: Don Williams

June 2, 2017 Announcements

office@florenceblvd.org

Mr. & Mrs.Wade Behel

And Mr. & Mrs. Tim Thompson

request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children

Hayden McCall

and Zachary Chase

On Saturday, the eighteenth of July

Two thousand and twenty

Half after five o’clock

Stony Point Church of Christ 1755 County Raod 24

Florence, Alabama 35633

Reception to follow George’s 217

217 North Montgomery Avenue Sheffield, Alabama 35660

(sign up sheet, on the table,in the foyer, so people can let us know if they plan to attend. It needs to be signed by evening services on June 28th)

All ladies are invited to a shower for Hayden Behel and Zach Thompson on Sunday, June 28, 2020, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Family Room. Selections are at Bed, Bath and Beyond and Wal-mart. Due to our current circumstances, gift cards are included in the selections. In compliance with social distancing, this will be a come and go event.

FOR THE RECORD

Sunday AM & On-Line Views: 787 Sunday School: N/A

Sunday PM & On-Line Views: 499 Wednesday & On-Line Views: 521

Budget: 12,400 Contribution: 12,725

SICK/PRAYER LIST Gene Gooch, Harlon Goolsby, Mary Garrett, Eleanor Martin, Bobbie McGee, Donald O’Kain, Helen Parker, Benton Richardson, Delores Williford FAMILY/FRIENDS: Brian Allen (son of Dwight & Linda Allen), Willie Hunt (mother of Patty Hunt), Larry Hunter (father of Kevin Hunter), Larry Martin (son of Leo & Hazel Martin-brother of Deb Harrington) Vance Pitts (husband of Patsy Pitts), Diane Williams (daughter of Benton Richardson). NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING: CEDAR VIEW ASSISTED LIVING: Doug Webster, Room 111; LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME: Mary Nix, Room 6; Florence Treece, Room 10; Glen Gist, brother of Rayford Gist, Room 13

“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying” Romans 13:12-13

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES Will continue through August 26th. ALL classes (this includes kids) will meet in the auditorium, at 6:30 pm. Our theme for the summer is: The Waters Of The Bible. June 17th: Brian Jarrett (Brianne’s Dad) Topic: The Cleansing of Naaman in the Jordan River 2 Kings 5

RESPONSES We commend Patsy Pitts for responding to the Lord’s Invitation, last Sunday, June 7th. Please keep her in your prayers as she strives to be a better Christian and better Christian example.

Patsy Pitts is in search of a rolling walker with a seat for her husband, Vance. If you can help with this, please let Patsy or the office know.

Tentative ScheduleM A Y 2: Senior Night Set Up 3: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 3: Senior Night 10: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 10: KFC 13: SAYS 17: L2L Planning Meeting 17: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 17: TNT 24: Youth Led Worship 27: Mass Media Practice 27: Miami Ice 28: GIFTS/GUARD 30: VBS Work Day 31: VBS

J U N E 1-3: VBS 4: GIFTS/GUARD 4: Killen Time (Family Activity) 7: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 7: KFC 7: Songs of Summer 9: Teen Activity 10: Mass Media Practice 11-13: Sr. Youth Trip 14: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 14: SAYS 15-17: Work Camp 20: Family Canoe Trip 21: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 21: Songs of Summer 24: Mass Media Practice 25: GIFTS/GUARD 26: Guys Night/Girls Night 28: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 28-30: Maywood Church Camp

J U L Y 1-3: Maywood Church Camp 5: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 5: Songs of Summer 7: Teen Activity 8: Mass Media Practice 10: Lock-In 12: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 12: KFC 14: Teen Activity 15: SAYS 16:GIFTS/GUARD 18: Guys Night/Girls Night 19: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 19: Songs of Summer 20-21: Kids Camp (Pre-K-3rd Grade) 22: Mass Media Practice 23: GIFTS/GUARD 25: Possible Senior Night Set Up 26: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 26: Possible Senior Night Make-Up Date 26: Songs of Summer 28: Teen Activity 29: Intern Going Away Party 30: GIFTS/GUARD

A U G U S T 2: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 2: KFC 2: TNT 6: GIFTS/GUARD 9: Back to School Bash 16: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 16: SAYS 19: L2L Coordinator Meeting 23: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 23: SHINE 26: Yogurt Mountain 30: Jr. Youth Leadership Training Class 30: L2L Kickoff 30: Youth Led Worship

S T U D E N T M I N I S T R Y

FLO BO

June 2nd Junior Youth Zoom Hang out Online (6:30 PM) 4th Virtual Vacation Bible School 4th SR. Youth TNT (Time TBA) 7th Guys and Girls Split Bible class ( Jake teach guys/ Meredith Teach Girls. Light house/ Hawks Nest) 7th Praise in the Parking Lot (8 PM) 9th Jr. Youth Zoom Hang out (6:30 PM) 11th Virtual Vacation Bible School 11th Sr. Youth TNT (Time TBA) 12th Family Drive In movie Night at building (8-10 PM) 14th Guys and Girls Split Bible class (Jake teach guys/ Meredith Teach Girls. Light house/ Hawks Nest) 16th Jr. Youth Zoom Hangout online (6:30 PM) 17th Family Ice Cream Social Distance after PM Services in parking lot (After Church) 18th Virtual Vacation Bible School 18th Sr. Youth TNT (Time TBA) 20th Sr. Youth Social Distance Olympics (5-8 PM) 21st Guys and Girls Split Bible class ( Jake teach guys/ Meredith Teach Girls. Light house/ Hawks Nest) 21st Praise in the Parking Lot (8 PM) 23rd Jr. Youth Zoom Hang out online (6:30 PM) 25th Virtual Vacation Bible School 25th Sr. Youth TNT (Time TBA) 28th- July 3rd --- MAYWOOD CHRISTIAN CAMP

June 2, 2017

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Morning Worship: Scripture Reader: Prayers: Opening - Closing -

Evening Worship: Scripture Reader: Prayers: Opening - Closing -

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Young Boys to Pick Up Cards: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 -

Van Drivers: Sun. AM - Sun. PM - Wed -

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Sermon Titles: AM: What if we cared about souls as much as… (Galatians 2:20) PM: Caring For The Church (2 Corinthians 7:12-16)

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Steve Allen Bruce Rivers

Gregg Elrod Ken Vanhorn

Jake VanDyke Mike Medley

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Kaye Holderfield Linda Fritts

Bill Hames

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JUNE MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

Demar Elam Open Door Ministry 18755 Moyers Road

Athens, AL 35611 demar@open-door-ministry.org