September 3, 2017 Volume 32, Number 36

5315 Atlanta Highway Montgomery, Alabama 36109

Phone: (334) 386-7320 Fax: (334) 386-7577

www.ucoc.org kmcewen@ucoc.org

www.universityym.com

Sunday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Bible School 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Lessons for Today: “Hard Choices” 1 Kings 18:21 “Christ In You - The Hope Of Glory…” Colossians 1:26-29 Today’s Activities: Focusing on God’s Word in 2017: John 8:31 “If you abide in my word, you are my disciples indeed”

This Week

Making announcements: Sunday - 10:00 am: Andrew Kingsley Sunday - 5:00 pm: Andrew Kingsley Ladies’ Bible Class: Resumes Sept. 12

5:30 Wed. Bible Study: Robert Waggoner 6:30 Wed. Bible Study: Art Williams Camellia Gardens Apts. Bible Study:

Thursdays, 5:30 pm Men’s Bible Class: Fridays, 6:30am,

Studying Leviticus 13 Elizabeth Wright Apts. Service:

Sundays, 8:00am

Records You Help Make

Sunday Bible Study 470 Sunday Morning Worship 602 Sunday Evening 449 Hispanic Ministry 76 Elizabeth Wright Apts., Sunday AM 22 Wednesday Evening—6:30 360 Wednesday Evening—5:30 No Count General Fund Contributions $22,456.13 Hispanic Min. Contributions $120.00 Weekly Budget $24,147.00 Weekly Contribution Avg., 2016 $21,854.88

THE BEST IS YET TO BE!

People have various attitudes about aging - some of them humorous. Vance Havner told of a ninety-year-old who decided to travel around the world.

His buddy came to him in distress, saying, “You shouldn’t try a trip like this. I’m afraid I might not see you again.”

Replied the old man, “Maybe not. You may be dead when I get back!” Mischa Elman was a Russian-born violinist whose career spanned his entire life.

He began performing when unusually young and continued into old age. Someone once asked him if he could tell any difference in audience reaction through the years.

“Not really,” he replied. “When I was a boy, audiences would exclaim, ‘Imagine playing the violin like that at his age!’ Now, they’re beginning to say the same thing again!”

Robert Browning wrote: Grow old with me!

The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made:

Our times are in His hand Who saith, “A whole I planned,”

Youth shows but half; trust God. See all, Nor be afraid.

Visitors Welcome

R. Medlin

September 3, 2017 10:00 a.m. Song Leader Sam Wallace/Jon Podein Opening Prayer Richard Anderson Preside at Table Mark Brenneman Scripture Reading David Amos Closing Prayer Mike Anderson Serve Communion: Alan Dees, Charles Labriola, Scott Latham, Sam Lett, Rob Lyle, Josh Matthews, Chip McEwen, Don McLeod, Keith Mock, Adam Moore, Edgar Norman, Hue Don Norris, Dylan Norton, Phillip Norton, Todd Oliver, Jonathan Sharit, Joseph Vickery, Josh Womack 5:00 p.m. Opening Prayer Ron Honaker Scripture Reading Joey Hunt Closing Prayer Dean Itson Serve Evening Communion: Gregg Clifton, Dylan Norton, Phillip Norton

Others Who Serve: Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Elders: Sam Long and Cecil May Nursery AM: Lindsay Smith PM: Polly Short Greeters East: Mitch and Martha Grubb West: Mark and Karen Sims Ushers East: Richard Anderson West: Brian Kasarjian Doorman East: Dustin Jones West: Tommy Williams

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.

Those In Need of Our Prayers Marjorie Allen, who is a former member and mother to Robert Allen, had heart valve replacement surgery at UAB in Birmingham on Thursday, August 31. Donnie Davis remains in Baptist South SICU in serious condition. He is off life support and is breathing well on his own, but is in a great amount of pain. His wife, Ivy, said there was a possibil-ity of moving him to a room on Wednesday, August 30, and even to rehab by the end of the week. They have requested no visitors at this time. Cards of encouragement may be sent to Donnie Davis at 3040 McGehee Rd., Montgomery AL 36111. Betty Defee, aunt to Paul Spurlin, passed away on Saturday, August 26. Her funeral was held on Tuesday, August 29, at Leak Memory. John Loftin, Jr. was bitten by a snake on his index finger on Wednesday, August 30. He was in Jackson Hospital undergoing anti-venom treatments and has been experiencing swelling and pain. He went home on Thursday, August 31. Congratulations to Matt and Aleshia Sokoloski on the birth of Eden Sophia. She was born on Monday, August 21, at 7:31pm. She weighs 6lbs. 14 ozs., and is 20 in. long. Mom, Dad, big sister, Esther Grace, and baby Eden are all doing very well. Happy birthday, Eden Sophia! Doris Ward, sister to Marjorie Wright, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 29. Her funer-al was held on Friday, September 1, at the 10th Street Church of Christ in Opelika, AL. James Ward is now home and would love to receive phone calls and cards. Katie Watson is in the Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, AL. She has been there about two weeks. Those confined, dealing with ongoing health problems, and military: Dan Alexander, Cindy Alford, Darlene Baad, Tammy Brewer, Pierre Caldwell, Eddie Clark, Blois & Lucy Clifton, Wally & Sharon Colburn, Brandon Deason, James & Rebecca Deason, Joyce Duncan, Mary Flynn, Carlton Freeman, Bob Hudson, Dottie Huggins, Dennis Itson, Sandra Jones, Sara Jones, Lynn McDaniel, Chuck McLemore, Charles Mills, Bruce Morton, Min Stauch Owen, Chase Seals, Lynne Spencer, Jeanette Stubblefield, Omega Tatum, Mariah Thompson, Sherry Wadsworth, James Ward, Dan Winstein.

Announcements

The Holt Street Church of Christ will hold a Gospel Meeting September 3-6. There is a postcard on the bulletin board in the middle foyer with all the details. The Capital Prayer Breakfast will be held on Friday, September 8. The buffet breakfast will be served at 8:30am in the Capital City Club, on the 22nd floor of the RSA tower. Free parking is avail-able across the street in the Capital City parking deck. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Diann at Amridge University (387-7502) or Don Pate. Please sign-up prior to Wednesday, September 6. Deacons: A meeting of all the Deacons will be held on Sunday morning, September 10, at 7:45am, in the Fireplace Room. The Mount Dora Children's Home 2017 Food & Supply Drive is underway through September 10. Non-perishable food items, paper goods, and personal-hygiene items are needed. Please place your bagged items in the boxes in the Middle Foyer. The most helpful and useful items are gift cards, particularly from Walmart and Publix in order to purchase perishable food items. A flyer containing a list of needed items is on the bulletin board in the west foyer and there are copies for your shopping convenience in both foyers as well. The Area-Wide Ladies’ Devotional will be held on Monday, September 11, 7:00-8:00pm, at the Dalraida church of Christ. The topic will be “Receiving Heart”. Refreshments will be served before the lesson this year as ladies enter. So even though the announced time is 7:00 to begin, food will be served as early as 6:45. The Tuesday Ladies' Class will resume on Tuesday, September 12, 10 am, in the Fireplace Room. Please give heartfelt consideration to our benevolence effort for our church family, as well as the overwhelming needs of fellow Christians on the Texas coast. A special offering will be taken on Sunday, September 17. CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES FOR PANAMA: Christmas Shoeboxes for Panama are available in the east and middle foyers. Complete instructions are inside each box, and there are brochures explaining the project for new members. Please return filled boxes by Sunday, October 1. See Sara Bills or Elenore Conley for more information. Additional Bus Drivers Needed: We are in need of additional bus drivers for the two small buses every Sunday afternoon from 3:00-5:30pm. We are also in need of four additional drivers who have a CDL or are willing to get one for the 35-passenger bus. This would be on an as-needed basis.

Youth & College Activities: �UYM & L2L Kick-Off Luncheon: Sun., Sept. 10, Fellowship Hall, after the morning service. �Area-Wide Devo: Sun., Sept. 10 Prattville church, bus will leave at 4:15pm. �Coffee & T (Theology): Mon., Sept. 11, Youth Room, 6-8pm. �Sylacauga Youth Rally: Sat., Sept. 16, bus leaves at 8:30am. No charge. Sign-up sheets coming soon. �Jr. Devo: Sun., Sept. 17, Fellowship Hall, Lunch (after the morning service). Hosted by the Brenneman family. �Sr. Devo: Sun., Sept. 17, Fellowship Hall, Dinner (after the evening service). Hosted by David and Deniese