July 19, 2020 Volume 35, Number 29 Reg-Times of Worship

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.

WELCOME VISITORS!

This Week

Announcements: *Sunday - 9:00 am: Online Classes

Charlie Boddy on Web/Ed Redman on Zoom Other resources: https://ucoc.org/study-resources/

*Sunday - 10:00 am: Online Worship

Inner City Ministry: — Not Meeting Ladies’ Bible Class: — Not Meeting

5:30 pm Wed. Adult Bible Studies No Classes at this time

**6:30 pm Wed. Adult Bible Studies Steve Wages Zoom Class on Ecclesiastes

Randy Medlin Pre-recorded YouTube Class- ”The Climb of a Lifetime.”

Camellia Gardens Apts. Bible Study: N/M Men’s 7 am Bible Study: Meeting

In Fellowship Hall—Studying I Samuel 9 Elizabeth Wright Apts. Service: N/M

Records You Help Make

Sunday Bible Study (Electronically) Sunday Morning Worship—(Electronically) 871 Sunday Evening No Meeting Hispanic Ministry N/M Elizabeth Wright Apts., Sunday AM No Meeting Inner City Monday Night Study N/M Wednesday Evening—5:30 pm N/M Wednesday Evening—6 :30 pm (Electronically) General Fund Contributions $20,721.87 Hispanic Min. Contributions N/A Weekly Budget $24,147.00 Weekly Contribution Avg., 2020 $25,979.36

“ETERNITY”

A doctor wrote in his memoirs: “Early in my career as a doctor, I

went to see a patient who was just coming out of anesthesia. Far off

church chimes were sounding. The woman murmured, ‘I must be in

heaven.’ Then she saw me and said, “No, I can’t be. There’s Dr.

Campbell.’”

The magnificent obsession of every spiritually responsible

individual is to someday live in that city not built with hands. A life of

progress, power and possessions means nothing if, in the end, we miss

heaven! Someone once observed, “Aim at heaven and you will get

earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you will get neither” (Matt. 6:33).

Sometimes Christians are criticized for having their head in the

clouds and not living in the real world due to our focus on the next life.

However, C. S. Lewis has well said: “If you read history you will find that

the Christians who did the most for the present world were precisely

those who thought most of the next.”

Paul wrote: “Set your affections on things above and not on

things of the earth” (Col. 3:3).

-R. Medlin

5315 Atlanta Highway

Montgomery, Alabama 36109

Phone: (334) 386-7320

Fax: (334) 386-7577

www.ucoc.org

www.universityym.com

secretary@UCOC.org

Today’s Activities:

UCC and Visitors worshipping on line.

Stay Strong in the Lord… And make good happen!

20/20 VISION FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS

“...Lift up your eyes and look…” Genesis 13:14

Lessons for Today:

From the UCC Website: 9AM- “Human Suffering” Charlie Boddy 10AM-“The Sustaining Power of Hope!” Ps 27:1 Randy Medlin

Worship Leaders

July 19, 2020 10:00 a.m. ———-ON LINE———- Song Leader: AM– On Screen Opening: Randall Bailey Preside at Table: Eric Brown Prayer: Scott Busby Closing Prayer: Randy Medlin Serve Communion: 5:00 p.m. No Meeting Main Prayer: Scripture Reading: Closing Prayer: Serve Evening Communion:

Others Who Serve: Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Elders: Sam Long & Cecil May

Nursery AM: PM: Greeters

East: West: Ushers East: West: Doorman East: West:

THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS Marie Anderson is to have Rt knee replacement surgery July 20th. Faires Austin is at home doing much better after some stomach issues. Audrey Barlow has hyperthyroidism and a very fast heart rate that doctors are trying to regulate. Ralph Bond, Justin’s dad, is recovering from quadruple by-pass surgery in MO. Brooklyn Boyer, 17 yr old granddaughter of Jim & Phyllis Spratlin, received a spinal injury in a swimming accident and her address: Craig Hospital, c/o Guest Services, Brooklyn Boyer, 3425 S. Clarkson, Englewood, CO 80113. Our Elders as they make decisions for UCC. David Fletcher’s surgery last Wed was successful and he is home doing well. Larry Hoffman, Jody Vickery’s dad, and her mom, Mary Jo, need prayers for strength as doctors work to regulate Larry’s medications. Dennis Itson (and Nancy) are going to MD Anderson in Houston today for Dennis to undergo tests and see his doctor there. Larry Joyce is home after a heart cath and no blockages, but is waiting for a heart MRI in Birmingham soon. He appreciates all of the cards and prayers from so many. Kathy Long, Kevin & Keith’s mother, is under Hospice care. (3800 Crenshaw Road, Lot 10, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Susan Seals, (David Fletcher’s sister) daughter Tatiana & granddaughter Anna all have the virus. Susan Seals, 2255 Switzer Rd, Apt C101, Gulfport, MS 39507. Walt & Jean Spiro, Teri (Eddie) Phillips’ parents, remain under Hospice care. Jamie Walker, Laurie, Louise & Leigh’s mom, as she works through some health difficulties. Thomas Williams is home wearing heart devices to help him do better. Suzy Williams is thankful and says to tell all, “Hello” as she misses everyone so much. Leon & LaRose Willis as they recover from the virus and flu. LaRose is in Baptist East recovering from dehydration and pneumonia. Several of our UCC members are coming down with the virus. Please keep each other in prayer to be strong and heal. Those confined, dealing with ongoing health problems, and military: Dan Alexander, Lee Alford, Ronnie Anglin, Ronnie Baird, Joe Barnett, Millie Barnett, Edith Bryant, Bannie Burt, Lucy Clifton, Wally & Sharon Colburn, Doris Davis, Rebecca Deason, Kathleen Dees, Wilson DePriest, April Dorminey, James & Joyce Duncan, Edith Edwards, Mickie Haynes, Larry Hoffman, Tomi Hudson, Dottie Huggins, Dennis Itson, Sandra Jones, Sara Jones, Martha Keel, Annie Latham, Helen Lester, Randall Mathis, Charlene Mayfield, Lynn McDaniel, Dorothy Mosby, Barbara Norris, Turner & Gearldine Paseur, Melvin Price, Sally Garcia Rayner, Brian Shaw, Laura Spencer, Lynne Spencer, Omega Tatum, Suzy Taylor, Rose Turner, Sherry Wadsworth, Sam Wallace, Marie Ward, Suzy Williams, Thomas Williams, Dan Winstein, Woody Wordlaw, Grace Wright.

Announcements

Dear Church Family, There are simply no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy you have extended toward our family during this time of loss. We are deeply grateful for the plant, calls, food, many cards and prayers. Having a wonderful church family is a true blessing! We are deeply grateful to each of you. Truly, Andy & Adrienne Bell

Faith University’s annual school supply drive is up and running! Because of the coronavirus, we are asking that financial donations be made this year. We will purchase gift cards that can be used by Inner City CoC and Capitol Heights Iglesia de Cristo to buy the needed supplies. Funds can be contributed online by choosing Faith University or by sending a check to the UCC church building marked for Faith University or school supplies. Please contribute by July 26th.

New Need: Elenore Pruitt is in need of about 20 good boxes pending her move to Birmingham (Aug 1) to be closer to her son Eric. You may deliver to her house or drop them off at the church office.

To All UCC Members: Can go to https://mailchi.mp/ucoc/reopening-survey to take the survey regarding the type of worship gathering you might need for Sunday mornings when we are able to gather again.

Watch SEARCH TV: Sunday mornings at 7:30 am on WAKA TV 8. “CHRIST IS OUR HOPE” - July 19th and “A FRIEND TO JESUS” - July 26th.

Haley Scott and Nancy Itson will be hosting a Baby Girl Shower for Courtney & Taylor Bell on Sunday, August 2nd, at 1 to 2:30 pm at the home of Haley Scott, 500 W. Tuskenna Street, Wetumpka, AL.

Heads Up for Upcoming Baby/Wedding Showers and details will come later: Zane & Jordan Kelley Baby girl on Aug 9th, Lance (Winstein) & Krista on Aug 16th, Russell/Redman on Aug 23rd.

Prison Hygiene Products are still needed. They may be brought to the church office Mondays OR Fridays.

Operation Christmas Joy (Christmas shoebox gifts for needy children in Panama) is still on for 2020. You can pick up shoe boxes in the lobby outside the church office on Mondays or Fridays when someone is in the office or on Sat between 4 and 5 pm. Complete instructions are included in each box and everything is due by October. Contact Sara Bills for questions, or to make a cash donation.

Youth & College Activities:

Youth: JUNE On line Lessons/Activities Zoom Meetings on Wed at 6:30 pm Sunday Service Days Zoom Movie Nights College: JUNE On line Lessons/Activities