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November 5, 2017 Volume 32, Number 45

5315 Atlanta Highway

Montgomery, Alabama 36109

Phone: (334) 386-7320

Fax: (334) 386-7577

www.ucoc.org

[email protected]

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: "Making Your Life Count" Matthew 5:13-16 Art Williams “Looking & Living For Things Above!” Colossians 3:1-2 Paul Spurlin Today’s Activities: Bleed for your Team: Life South blood drive, 8:00am-1:00pm, in the parking lot. All donors will receive a recognition item.

Bible Bowl: Fireplace Room. Pizza at 3:30pm.

Focusing on God’s Word in 2017: Psalm 56:4 “In God, I will praise His word!”

This Week Making announcements:

Sunday - 10:00 am: Paul Spurlin

Sunday - 5:00 pm: Andrew Kingsley

Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesdays, 10:00am 5:30 Wed. Bible Study/Auditorium:

Fenter Northern 5:30 Wed. Bible Study/Seminar Room:

Robert Waggoner 6:30 Wed. Bible Study: Various Classes

Camellia Gardens Apts. Bible Study: Thursdays, 5:30 pm

Men’s Bible Class: Fridays, 6:30am, Studying Leviticus 22

Elizabeth Wright Apts. Service: Sundays, 8:00am

Records You Help Make

Sunday Bible Study 359

Sunday Morning Worship 563

Sunday Evening 251

Hispanic Ministry No Count

Elizabeth Wright Apts., Sunday AM 26

Wednesday Evening—6:30 339

Wednesday Evening—5:30 99

General Fund Contributions $18,756.95

Hispanic Min. Contributions —-

Weekly Budget $24,147.00

Weekly Contribution Avg., 2016 $21,762.85

MINING FOR GOLD

I read about a man in the 1800s who made his living as a prospector. One of his

favorite stories of his prospecting days was walking out of a general store one day when he

found a 20-dollar gold piece lying in the dust of the street. He never spent it because he liked

to show it when he told the story of “the easiest $20 I ever made.”

He would be quick to tell you, however, that while that $20 was the easiest money he

ever made, it did him no practical good since he never spent it. Remember - money is only

good as a medium of exchange.

By far his greater fortune was earned by hard work ... “elbow grease” we used to call it.

Very little gold was found lying on top of the ground or even dredged from a creek bed. It was

found in veins hidden beneath the surface of the earth.

When considering the priceless treasure of God’s Word ... there are some truths that lie

on the surface and are easy to find. The wonder of Bible study, however, is that the most

valuable pieces of spiritual gold are those that are found in arduous study.

After James wrote of the futility of being only a hearer of the word, he then said: “But he

who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a

doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does” (1:25). The phrase “looks into” comes

from a Greek expression that means “one who stoops down and examines closely.”

Let me ask: When was the last time you mined for gold?

Visitors Welcome

R. Medlin

-R. Medlin

November 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. Song Leader Jason Isbell Opening Prayer Chip McEwen Preside at Table Woody Wordlaw Scripture Reading Todd Brenneman Closing Prayer Matt Morris Serve Communion: Randall Bailey, Mike Barlow, Dave Bedingfield, Larry Bills, Justin Bond, Tommy Burgess, Scott Busby, Jim Forrester, Mitch Grubb, Keith Long, Sam Long, James Powers, Don Reynolds, David Short, Tommy Williams 5:00 p.m. Opening Prayer Art Williams Scripture Reading Kevin Long Closing Prayer Mason Chandler Serve Evening Communion: Joe Barnett, Dean Itson, Matt Morris

Others Who Serve: Chairman and Co-Chairman of the

Elders: Hue Don Norris and Phil Norton Nursery AM: Haley Scott and Allison Hilyer PM: Jennifer Brenneman and Chloe Greeters

East: Jim Womack and Paul Conley West: Robert and Susan Waggoner Ushers East: Patrick Daly West: Joey Wiginton Doorman East: Jamie Horn West: Tommy Williams

The church office will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.

Those In Need of Our Prayers Jocelyne Barrett has been put on bed rest due to blood pressure issues and swelling until further notice. Her doctors are keeping a close watch on her as she is 8-1/2 months pregnant. Lorenzo Braxter underwent surgery on Tuesday, October 31, to correct a blockage in one of his kidneys. Edith Bryant went home from Health South Rehab on Saturday, November 4. Lowell Duncan, brother to Linda Baker, passed away this past weekend. His funeral service was held on Monday, October 30, in Oliver Springs, TN Tanya Enloe recently had surgery and she is doing well and is up and about. Lillian Johnson, mother to Joy Daly, is now resting at home. She has enjoyed the cards she has received and following is her address if you would like to send a card. Lillian Johnson, 11-525 Cathcart Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3H OS6. Carlos Sarellano, father to Isaias Sarellano, suffered a stroke about a month ago. He had improved, but due to other health issues has taken a turn for the worse. Isaias left on Satur-day, November 4, to go visit his father and will be gone about a week or so. Those confined, dealing with ongoing health problems, and military: Dan Alexander, Cindy Alford, 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, Charles Mills, Bruce Morton, Min Stauch Owen, Chase Seals, Lynne Spencer, Jeanette Stubblefield, Omega Tatum, Tim Thompson, Sherry Wadsworth, James Ward, Dan Winstein.

Announcements

Many of you know that Grace Wright moved to Blue Ridge, GA quite a while back, but may not have her address. Her address is: 35 Lake Trace Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. The new edition of “The Inside Scoop” is available in all foyers. Pick up a copy and contact Susan Riggs at [email protected] if you want to post items for sale, buy, etc. Senior Servants will have a special Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, November 10, at 6:00pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Ham and turkey will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring appropriate side dishes and desserts. It is very important to sign-up in the east foyer as soon as possible. Sam Long will present a magic show. The “Hacker Classic” Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 11. If you originally signed up and are no longer able to participate or you would like to sign up, please see Brian Kasarjian. A Baby Girl Shower will honor Rachel Pigg, on Sunday, November 12, from 3:30-4:45, in the Fireplace Room. The baby’s name is Collins Rae. Rachel is registered at Target, Amazon, and Storkland. See Doris Pace if you would like to participate in a group gift. To all our family at University, you are cordially invited to a reception honoring Janice and Cecil May on Sunday, November 12, in the Fireplace Room, immediately following the evening service. The Area-Wide Ladies’ Devotional will be held here at University church on Monday, November 13, 7:00-8:00pm, in the Fellowship Hall, refreshments will be served first, as ladies enter, beginning at 6:45pm. The study will be on “Faithful Heart”. We will need donations of finger foods and would like to avoid using silverware (except for serving). Please bring your finger foods on Sun., Nov, 12, or Mon., Nov. 13. If you plan to bring it on Monday, please have it in the church kitchen by 6:30pm to allow plenty of time to have it out and ready to serve. Join Alabama Christian Academy for their K4, K5 and 1st Grade Open House on Tuesday, November 14th! Open House program begins at 5:30 PM in the ACA Elementary. Parents will participate and learn about "Finger Fundamental Activities" and the children will create these activities with ACA teachers. For more information contact ACA Office of Admissions at 334-277-1985. The Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 23, 1:00pm, in the Fellow-ship Hall. We are in need of volunteers to sponsor decorating tables for this event along with providing additional food to feed our college students who cannot go home for the holidays. If you are interested in helping, please see Shannon Clifton.

Youth & College Activities: Area-Wide Devo: Sun., Nov. 12, Wetumpka church of Christ. Bus leaves at 4:00pm. Jr. Devo: Sun., Nov. 19, Lunch. Hosted by Faires & Margery Austin. Bible Bowl: Sun., Nov. 19, Fireplace Room, 4:00pm. Sr. Devo: Sun., Nov. 19, Dinner. Hosted by the Austin & Anderson families. Deadline for L2L Online Registration & Fee Pay-ment: Sun., Nov. 26. Check Youth Table for all details. Area-Wide Devo: Sun., Dec. 10, Walnut Street church of Christ. Bus leaves @ 3:30pm. Coffee & T (Theology): Mon., Dec. 11; Youth Room, 6-8pm.