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Announcements ...................................................... David HarbinA.M. Song Leader ..................................................... John SloanOpening Prayer .................................................... Keith BradfordScripture Reading .................................................... Kolton Sloan

JUDGES 4:1-4SERMON ......................................................... CHANDLER FRANCISClosing Prayer ................................................................. Scott SloanP.M. Song Leader ........................................................ Jake Dailey

LORD’S SUPPERJay Waldrop

Kevin BradfordAnthony BradfordPhillip Edwards

P.M. Kolton Sloan

MONTHLY SIGN-UPS/ASSIGNMENTS

PREPARE COMMUNION .................................... DeDe Caddell

SATURDAY SIS HOST ............................................. Kitty Waldrop

LADIES BIBLE STUDY ............................................... Betty Ramay

EMPTY-NESTERS ........................................................ Kitty Waldrop

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

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ........................... David & Kelli Dailey

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.

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When I was a pre-teen, not quite sure of the age, two other kids and I decided we would explore a cave in the woods. Now, we were ready a flashlight and a Three Musketeers bar.

We had no idea what we would find or how long we would be in the cave. All we knew was it was different, and it was an adventure. The opening was small, but we were kids and squeezed right in.

I am not sure how long we were in the cave before we realized that we had no idea where the entrance was. I don’t think we panicked, but two were cry-ing.

I don’t know who said it but, what he said was something like, “Lets stay together and we will just walk and watch for the sunlight coming in.” That made sense, and that is what we did.

Of course, we had good luck and found the light and the way out. The thing was it was not the opening where we came into the cave. It was much larger and let in much more light. That was a blessing!

In a previous article, I mentioned walking in the light, I John 1:7 and isn’t that where we need to be. Note with me a few other verses about the light.

Psalm 89:15, “How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O LORD, they walk in the light of Your countenance.

Isaiah 2:5,”Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

John 8:12,”Then Jesus again spoke to them, say-ing, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”

John 12:35-36, “Jesus said to them, “For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not over-take you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. “While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light.”

So, as we live day-by-day don’t you find it inter-esting that each of us is referred to as light in such passages as, Matthew 5:14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid-den; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it un-der a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

Or again we have this thought from Ephesians 5:8, “For you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light.”

Thinking about a real light, because of the curvature of the earth, about 3.1 miles is the limit. If the earth

were flat or you were on a high mountain a light could be seen 100 miles away. Even a candle could be seen 30 miles away if the earth were flat. (Pre-paredness Advice, Posted January 5, 2014)

Now while those facts are interesting, we are very seldom that far away from anybody, even the 3.1 miles. We are in contact with people all the time, every day. And as a Christian you know many are watching to see what you will say or what you will do. Be ready with a word of encouragement and a helping hand.

So, let us remember not only are we to walk in the light, we are the light for many. It could be you are the only light.

Be ready to share and show the way out of the dark-ness.

BE SOMEONE’S LIGHT

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 SCHEDULE Bible Class ................................................................................. 9 A.M.Worship ................................................................................... 10 A.M. Fellowship Meal ....................................................................... 11 A.M. Song Service ......................................................................... 12:30 P.M.

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

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WEEK OF 2/2/20Worship A.M ............................................................................................ 80Worship P.M. ............................................................................................. 57 Tuesday A.M (Bible Study) .............................................................. 6Wednesday P.M. ................................................................................... 43

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But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

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

TIM SMITH, in the hospital having blood pressure issues

JOHN PORTER AND FAMILY, his mother is on life support after a stroke following gall bladder surgery.

SMITH FAMILY, loss of Tonya Smith

ANDY CADDELL, MRI on back

KEN RAMAY, upcoming procedure

PHYLLIS GARRISON’S MOM, had a bad car accident, not doing well

KENZIE GRACE has the flu for a second time

BARBIE SMITH, asked for prayers and forgiveness Wednesday night, please remember our sweet sister in your prayers this week, she is very dear to us all!!!

KEN WINTERS, Naomi & Nate’s grandfather fell from ladder has serious injuries

BETH BOONE, Ruth E.’s sister in ER in Oklahoma

LINDA STRAWBRIDGE, James Hall’s sister had heart attack

JERRY REACH, friend of David Dailey having heart issues

TODD PIERCE, neighbor of David & Kelli, his mom has flu

JENNIFER MCDONALD, had good results from testing

LINDA NEWMAN, heart cath 1/23, had good results

HELEN MULAPARTHI back in Alaska, coming home on Feb 6

TRACY SANFORD, friend of Brooke Waldrop battling cancer

PATRICIA DUREN had to have a second surgery this week

DONNIE BRADFORD, FAY MCDONALD, DANNY DAILEY - eye surgeries

BROOKLYN JAMES COOK, premature baby in NICU (great-granddaughter of James & Judy Hall)

KEVIN BARNETT & FAMILY - parents killed in tornado in Carrollton

MEDIA SLOAN

RUSTY BURNETTE, blood clots & rescheduled hip surgery again

BUBBA MCREED, emergency heart surgery, is doing well

REMEMBER the RAMESH FAMILY in your prayers as they are still dealing with the loss of the head of the family. DONATIONS can still be sent as well, see Kitty Waldrop or Monalisa Harbin.

JERRY SMITH, heart bypass surgery *doing well

JANIS MORRISON, husband had heart attack *doing well

LATASHA WRIGHT, lost her home to storms last weekend

JOANNE ELMORE, Gertrude’s sister had 5 stints and had to be revived during surgery

JAMES MCGARRETY, Gertrude’s grandchildren’s grandfather passed away

JACK DUNAWAY of the Oxford area passed away

AMERICAN TROOPS DEPLOYED TO THE MIDDLE EAST

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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 diligently to find a new minister to work with us here

■ AGM AIM Global Ministries, Glenda Terry, Roger Mills, Betty Blackwell, Ramesh Family, Andy Caddell, Danny & Donna Dailey, Ken & Betty Ramay, Tammy Jones, Juanita Watkins, Gertrude 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 SDon Cicero - Feb 04William Smith - Feb 05Amy Burnell - Feb 07Monalisa Harbin - Feb 07Charlie Patterson - Feb 08Juanita Watkins - Feb 10Koli Nichols - Feb 15

Alex Harbin - Feb 16Charlie Banks - Feb 18Barbie Smith - Feb 19Bert Smith - Feb 19Donna Dailey - Feb 20Ruth Edwards - Feb 23Izzy McDonald - Feb 28

■ THANK YOU TO DEDE CADDELL & BARBIE SMITH for taking our youth to the Ignite Youth Conference yesterday! We had 9 kids to go.

■ SIGN UP SHEETS IN BACK - still need some to sign up for monthly opportunities

■ TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Each Tuesday at 10am in the fellowship hall

■ FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP March 1st, 9am Bible class, 10am Worship, Fellowship Meal, 12:30 Afternoon Worship

■ WEEKEND GOSPEL MEETING with Caleb Sampson March 6-8 (Fri-Sun)

2 Samuel Trivia Question 2/9/20Who stood in the middle of a field of lentils and defended it? (23:11-12)

A AraunahB BenaiahC EleazarD JoabE Shammah

Circle 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 answer will be published in the next bulletin. Only use the Bible to find the answer.

NAME: _____________________________________________

PREVIOUS TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWER: Who smote the Philistines until his hand grew tired and froze to the sword? (23:9-10) C. Eleazar

Thank you to all who submitted answers to the trivia questions! GREAT JOB!!!

Correct Answers: LUKE SMITHLee SmithLinda NewmanBetty RamayDeidra Caddell

Kristy SloanKen RamyCharlie PattersonRetha Griffin

REVELATIONTHE CURIOUS CASE OF

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

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■ GIRLS FOR CHRIST - Friday Feb 21, 2020 6:30pm

■ FEBRUARY YOUTH FELLOWSHIP BONFIRE @ THE FARM Sat. Feb. 22nd (as-suming the weather cooperates - if not it may be moved to the 28th) @ 5:30pm. Bring lawn chairs and blankets if you’d like. We’ll have hotdogs & hot cocoa. Boys bring chips/snacks, Girls bring drinks. Invite your friends! See David or Kelli with questions.

■ YOUTH DEVO & KICKBALL Sunday, March 1st at 4pm at the church building

■ LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY Tuesday, March 3rd, 6pm in the fellowship hall

■ SATURDAY SISTERS Saturday, March 14th at 9am (location TBA)

■ LADIES’ DAY - CURIOUS CASE OF REVELATION March 21, 2020 9am (Registration at 8:30) - Have you ever won-dered 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!

■ 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

■ Feb 2 Caleb, Christine, Briana, Hunter, Henry, & Zane Odom 11772 Covered Bridge Rd. Brookwood, AL 35444 (205)393-4631

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■ MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesday Feb 11, 6pm in the fellowship hall

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