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Announcements ...................................................... David HarbinA.M. Song Leader ......................................................... John SloanOpening Prayer ............................................................ James HallScripture Reading ............................................... McCloud Sloan

SCRIPTURE READINGACTS 4:13

SERMON ................................................................. CALEB SAMPSONClosing Prayer ......................................................... Keith BradfordP.M. Song Leader ......................................................... Jake Dailey

LORD’S SUPPER

John SloanMcCloud SloanDavid DaileyJake Dailey

P.M. Anthony Bradford

MONTHLY SIGN-UPS/ASSIGNMENTS

PREPARE COMMUNION ................................. Gayla Bradford

SEND CARDS ............................................................. DeDe Caddell

SATURDAY SIS HOST ......................................... APRIL - Betty R.

LADIES BIBLE STUDY .................................... Monalisa Harbin

EMPTY-NESTERS ........................................................

INBETWEENERS (“Young Adults”) ................... Kelli Dailey

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ........................................... Kitty Waldrop

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYBible Study ...................................................................................... 9 A.M.Morning Worship ..................................................................... 10 A.M.Evening Worship ......................................................................... 6 P.M.

TUESDAYBible Study .................................................................................... 10 A.M.

WEDNESDAY Bible Study ....................................................................................... 6 P.M.

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SCHEDULEBible Class ....................................................................................... 9 A.M.Worship ............................................................................................. 10 A.M. Fellowship Meal .......................................................................... 11 A.M. Song Service & Devo ....................................................... 12:30 P.M.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” Psalm 122:1

ELDERSDanny Dailey ............................................................. (205) 799-0917Jay Waldrop .............................................................. (205) 242-4600

DEACONSKevin Bradford ......................................................... (205) 285-7967David Harbin ............................................................ (205) 292-3515John Sloan ............................................................... (205) 965-5932

Elders meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 5 P.M. If you would like to meet with the Elders, please contact one of them to schedule a time.

The Hero Behind Every Story

T H O S E T O S E R V E M E E T I N G I N F O

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L E A D E R S H I P

WEEK Of 3/1/20Worship A.M ............................................................................................ 69Worship P.M. ............................................................................................. 48Tuesday A.M (Bible Study) ............................................................ **Wednesday P.M. ................................................................................... 48

CONTRIBUTION ........................................................................ $2826

MARCH 8, 2020VOLUME 13 NUMBER 9

By David Maxson03/07/20 - Daily Devotionsnorthwoodchurchofchrist.org

Reading for March 7: Joshua 8-10

Who is the hero of the book of Joshua? You might think it is Joshua. The book is named after him after all. But the hero is definitely NOT Joshua. It’s JEHOVAH! Of course, God is the hero of every book of the Bible, but perhaps more so than any other, God is the hero of this book:

• Joshua’s name occurs 168 times in the book, while God’s personal name, Je-hovah (Yahweh), is found 388 times, over 2.5 times more frequently than Joshua’s.

• God calls on Israel to defeat mighty Jericho by walking around its walls. (Not exactly a military strategy that would lend itself to boasting.)

• When Israel faced Adoni-zedek, king of Jerusalem, and the confederation of four kings who fought with him,

God sent large stones from heaven to rain down on them, so that more died from the hailstones than by the sword (10:11).

• When God reviews His faithful deeds for Israel in the last chapter of the book, the first person “I” is used by God 18 times (over the space of 12 verses).

• Even Joshua’s name (Jehovah saves) directs attention to God!

• Joshua is not some expert general. He’s not the master architect of a military cam-paign. He’s merely one who is faithful to obey God’s Word (1:7; 24:29). Is is the LORD who gives Israel vic-tory (3:10; 24:11).

The LORD God does not share glory with anyone. He alone deserves praise for any good purpose accom-plished in this world. Think about the things God is doing through you. The temptation is for you to take credit (especially if

it is something impressive), but you must resist that urge. The next time you feel good about some-thing you’ve done or someone praises you for accomplishing something, give glory to God! Father, forgive us for vainly thinking that we have done anything without you. For-give us for accepting the applause of men. You alone deserve the glory and honor for any good thing we do!

And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have given them into your hands. Not a man of them shall stand before you.”

Joshua 10:8

Visitors — We are so glad you came to worship with us here today! Please come back at any time. Contact any member with questions or needs you may have, they can direct you to our Elders.

N E W S & N O T E S S P E C I A L P R A Y E R

MS GERTRUDE’S SISTER passed away

TODD BLEVINS passed away

KEN RAMAY, home from hospital

BELLA, Ralph’s granddaughter

TAMMY JONES in DCH

NEATA MCDONALD’S BROTHER IN LAW

JERRY REACH, pacemaker 11th

CHARLEE AVERETTE

RUTH BREWER, home sick

LINDA NEWMAN

MEDIA SLOAN

DANNY HOLMAN, neighbor of Ken & Betty

CARL MALONE, asked for prayers and forgiveness Wed. night - please join us all in prayer for him and his daughters & encourage them in any way you can.

DEBBIE BURNS, co-worker of Stephanie Mills who has lung cancer

ROGER MILLS, still struggling after back surgery

DELORES CURTAIN, Stephanie Mills’ aunt, cancer has spread

COURTNEY & BRETT MOORE

DANNY DAILEY & JAMES MCDONALD both home sick Wed. night 2/26

KATHY SLOAN, serious health problems

FAMILY OF CHARLIE JONES, 18 year old young man who passed away very unexpectedly

FAMILY OF DOUG BOYD who

passed away

BECCA AVERETTE, seizure/brain bleed

FAMILY OF RODNEY HICKS who passed away

THERISSA DAVIS, friend of Barbie who has cancer

HAYLIE BURNETTE’S AUNT & UNCLE expecting

HINTON FAMILY, mom who passed away

GLENDA TERRY has cellulitis

COREY, Gertrude’s grandson in UAB with cystic fibrosis and other lung infections

KEN WHITTEMORE, in a lot of pain with trigeminal neuralgia

BETTY SUE BLACKWELL, home from hospital stay

ANDY CADDELL, starting physical therapy after MRI

JEAN DAILEY, Danny’s mother having stomach issues

JD DAILEY, Danny’s uncle who fell and is not doing well

PHYLLIS GARRISON’S MOM passed away and she is dealing with cancer & recovering from surgery as well

KEVIN BARNETT & FAMILY - parents killed in tornado in Carrollton, Kevin has lost his job as well

BROOKLYN JAMES COOK, great-granddaughter of James & Judy Hall got to go home this week!

JOANNE ELMORE, Gertrude’s sister back in the hospital

TIM SMITH, in the hospital having blood pressure issues

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S & I N F O

D A I L Y P R A Y E R S

M O N T H L Y P A N T R Y I T E M S

2 S A M U E L T R I V I A

○ Instant milk ○ Juice boxes ○ Individual fruit snacks (lunchbox size) ○ Toilet paper

Names WILL eventually drop off of this list as others are added. Please let Kelli know each week if you have someone who needs to stay

longer. You can text, email, or give a written note.

■ PLEASE PRAY DAILY FOR OUR ELDERS AS THEY SEARCH DILI-GENTLY TO FIND A NEW MINISTER TO WORK WITH US HERE

■ IN2 Global Ministries, Glenda Terry, Roger Mills, Betty Black-well, Ramesh Family, Andy Caddell, Danny & Donna Dailey, Ken & Betty Ramay, Tammy Jones, Juanita Watkins, Ger-trude Hallman & family, Jamie Kelly, Faye Caddell

■ Please pray for our upcoming ladies day in March on the book of Revelation. Pray for Helen Mulaparthi who is speaking, for those working to put it together, and for those who will attend, that we all will be strengthened and grow in the knowledge and wisdom of God’s word, and that He will be glorified in all that we do.

B I R T H D A Y S

Lee Smith - March 4Anthony Bradford - March 6Judy Hall - March 8DeDe Caddell - March 10Tammy Jones - March 10

Cassie Bradford - March 11Elaine Beard - March 25Freida Dale - March 27Braxton McDonald - March 30

■ WEEKEND GOSPEL MEETING with Caleb Sampson March 6-8 Sun 9&10am, 6pm

■ MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesday Mar 10, 6pm in the fellowship hall

■ EMPTY-NESTERS @ FISH MARKET March 19th 4:30pm at the church building to ride together

■ LADIES’ DAY - CURIOUS CASE OF REVELATION March 21, 2020 9am (Registration at 8:30) - Have you ever wondered just what Revelation was all about? Invite your friends. Helen Mulaparthi has studied it in depth and will share with us all at the upcoming ladies day. SEE GAYLA TO SIGN UP TO HELP, we hope to have lots of visitors!

■ EAST TUSCALOOSA FELLOWSHIPS (Quarterly hosts) HILLCREST March 22nd EASTPOINT May 24th COTTONDALE August 2nd MERCEDES DRIVE October 18th

■ HOSPICE MEALS Those who have signed up to provide meals for Hospice in Tus-caloosa should have the food there between 10:30-11am on that Friday. Remember we’re providing food for 20-25 people. If you have any questions contact Kitty Waldrop. Meal assignment sheets are in the foyer. MAR 27 - Linda Newman, Retha Griffin, Barbie Smith

■ LITTLE LADIES DAY AT NORTHPORT CHURCH OF CHRIST MARCH 28th Some of our young ladies are working to participate in this upcoming event. Ladies please come support them.

■ FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP Aprilk 5th, 9am Bible class, 10am Worship, Fellowship Meal, 12:30 Afternoon Worship

■ LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30pm in the fellowship hall

■ SATURDAY SISTERS Saturday, April 11, 9am at Betty Ramay’s

2 Samuel Trivia Question 3/8/20

What did Shimei do when he meet King David?

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Did King David forgive him?

________________________________________________________Hint: It’s after chapter 18 & before chapter 20

Write in the correct answer. Cut this section out and write your name below. Put it IN THE BOX IN THE FOYER by Wednesday night. Those who get the correct an-swer will be published in the next bulletin. Only use the Bible to find the answer.

NAME: _____________________________________________

PREVIOUS TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWER: Who offered to give to David oxen for burnt sacrifice and wood? A. Araunah

CORRECT ANSWERS SUBMITTED **CHARLIE PATTERSON**

Jay WaldropDalton SloanCassie BradfordGayla BradfordKen RamayKitty Waldrop

Donna DaileyBetty RamayIzzy McDonaldDeDe Caddell

REVELATIONTHE CURIOUS CASE OF

UNVEILED MARCH 21, 2020 9AM

CURIOUS ABOUT THE BOOK OF REVELATION? WHAT DOES IT ALLMEAN? COME LEARN ABOUT IT WITH HELEN MULAPARTHI AT OUR

SPRING 2020 LADIES DAY!

AT YOUR LOCAL "THEATRE"

MERCEDES DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST

17303 HIGHWAY 11 NVANCE, AL 35490

LADIES ONLY

REGISTRATIONAT 8:30AM

ADMIT ONE

■ YOUTH DEVO & KICKBALL Sunday, March 5th at 4pm at the church building

■ Carl & Alexis Malone 17045 Vance Highland Dr. Vance, AL 35490 205-535-4553 carlmalone@hotmail.com

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