Lessons for Today...10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday ible School 9:00 a.m. Wednesday ible Study ... few possessions in it. But then one day, after hunting for food, he arrived “home”

February 18, 2018 Volume 33, Number 7

5315 Atlanta Highway

Montgomery, Alabama 36109

Phone: (334) 386-7320

Fax: (334) 386-7577

www.ucoc.org

www.universityym.com

[email protected]

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: AM : “ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER” Heb. 10:23-25 PM: “HOW TO DISCOV-ER YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT” #1 Rom. 12:6-8 Randy Medlin Today’s Activities: Chili & Soup Cook off after pm service” Youth devo after the meal. “FOCUS ON ONE ANOTHER” “These things I command you, so that you will love one another.” John 15:17

This Week Making announcements:

Sunday - 10:00 am: Ray Sherer Sunday - 5:00 pm: Ray Sherer

Inner City: Mon., 6:00pm Ladies’ Bible Class: Tuesday 10:00 am

5:30 Wed. Bible Study/Auditorium: Fenter Northern

5:30 Wed. Bible Study/Seminar Room: Jim Forrester

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

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

Studying Numbers 11 Elizabeth Wright Apts. Service:

Sundays, 8:00am

Records You Help Make

Sunday Bible Study 286

Sunday Morning Worship 365

Sunday Evening 341

Hispanic Ministry 62

Inner City 14

Elizabeth Wright Apts., Sunday AM 22

Wednesday Evening—6:30 2/14 353

Wednesday Evening—5:30 2/14 105

General Fund Contributions $22,172.83

Hispanic Min. Contributions $ 116.00

Weekly Budget $24,147.00

Weekly Contribution Avg., 2018 $21,313.26

Visitors Welcome

R. Medlin

PROVIDENCE

There is an old, often repeated story of an only survivor who washed

up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him and

every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcom-

ing.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his

few possessions in it. But then one day, after hunting for food, he arrived

“home” to find his little hut in flames with the smoke billowing up into the

sky. The very worst had happened. He was almost inconsolable.

Early the next day, though, a ship drew near the island and rescued

him.

“How did you know I was here?” he asked the crew.

“We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.

Though it may not seem so now, your present difficulty may be in-

strumental to your future happiness.

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in

glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:19).

- Randy Medlin

February 18, 2018 10:00 a.m. Song Leader : Sam Wallace Opening Prayer: Gerald Jones Preside at Table: Chris Baker Scripture Reading: David Fletcher Closing Prayer: Eddie Phillips Serve Communion: John Cox, Jon Hilyer, Jason Isbell, Larry Joyce, Brian Kasarjian, Charlie Knapp, Charles Labriola, Scott Latham, Sam Lett, Rob Lyle, Don McLeod, Adam Moore, Keith Mock, Jonathan Sharit, Hue Don Norris, Dylan Norton, Phillip Norton, Edgar Norman 5: 00 p.m. Opening Prayer: Andrew Kingsley Scripture Reading: Will Freeman Closing Prayer: James Powers Serve Evening Communion: Robby Bates, Dustin Jones, Lance Tucker

Others Who Serve: Chairman and Co-Chairman of the

Elders: Chris Baker, Barry Buford Nursery AM: Noel Conley & Laura Freeman PM: Michelle Bond & Morgan Greeters

East: Georgia Porter & Melissa McCall West: David & Dianne Fletcher Ushers

East: Jamie Horn West: Chuck Knapp Doorman East: Phillip Norton West: Tommy Williams

Those In Need of Our Prayers

Jesse Aldridge is now home after a minor stroke. He continues to make progress with a walker. JoAnne Joyce is home and requesting no visitors at this time. Sara Jones is now home recovering from her breathing problems. Martel and Doris Pace are improving from the flu. And hopefully they are with us. Lorri Hoogs has asked for prayers as she is facing hip replacement surgery in March. We extend our sympathy to Nancy Wiginton in the passing of her Father, Dennis Couch, of Marietta, GA. The Funeral was Tuesday in Marietta, GA. Those confined, dealing with ongoing health problems, and military: Dan Alexander, Tammy Brewer, Pierre Caldwell, Eddie Clark, Blois & Lucy Clifton, Wally & Sharon Colburn, James & Rebecca Deason, John & Peggy Dorminey, James & Joyce Duncan, Mary Flynn, Carl-ton Freeman, Bob Hudson, Dottie Huggins, Dennis Itson, Caroline Johnson, Sandra Jones, Sara Jones, Lynn McDaniel, Charles Mills, Ryan Montgomery, Bruce Morton, Min Stauch Owen, Chase Seals, Lynne Spencer, Omega Tatum, Tim Thompson, Sherry Wadsworth, Harry Wil-son, Dan Winstein

Announcements The Eldership is pleased to announce that our sister Sharon Morton will become our church secretary effective Monday, February 26th. Sister Morton brings with her many professional skills, along with experience in the corporate world and experience in church work. We wish to thank Leon Willis and the rest of our staff for filling in during the absence of a church secretary. Please join the Eldership in welcoming Sharon as our secretary of the University church. Ladies‘ Monday Night Bible Study: February 26, 6:30 pm at the Lathams’ home at 361 Holly Brook Drive. Come join us. Chili/Soup Cook-off is scheduled for this Sunday evening after the evening services. Everyone is invited to participate. Men are to bring a Crock Pot of Chili or Soup. Ladies bring desserts , cornbread, and other items to complete the meal. A Bridal tea honoring Sara Womack , bride –elect of Corey LeGere, will be held on Sunday, Feb . 25 from 1-2:30 pm in the Fire Place Room . Sara is registered at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. See Doris Pace or Sara Bills to contribute to a group gift. (Wedding is March 17th.) Mount Dora Children’s Home Benefit Dinner is scheduled for Thursday March 1, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Faulkner Rotunda. See Dean Itson, Barry Buford or Cecil May for free tickets. Nursery Needs: Several ladies are working on updating the nursery, 0-12 and 12-24 mo. classes. new toys , new storage, and new song books will be purchased. If you would like to help monetarily, attend a work day, or start teaching in these classes, please see Brittany Long. Blood Drive March 4th at the building. Faulkner University Lectures: March 4-8. Brochures are in all foyers.

Youth & College Activities: Youth: Feb. 18: Youth devo after the meal in the Youth room. Feb. 23: Senior Trip/CYC Pigeon Forge, TN MAR. 2, 9, 16 L2L Family Fellowship College: Feb. 18-21 Campus Mission Feb. 28 Combined Class with Dalraida’ s College Grp.