January 19, 2020 Volume 35, Number 3 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

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

Inner City Ministry: Jan 20th—6 to 7 pm

Ladies’ Bible Class: Jan 21st—10 am

5:30 pm Wed. Bible Study/Auditorium “Romans: Paul’s Masterpiece on Righteousness in

Christ” Fenter Northern

6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study/Auditorium “The Book of Revelation” Todd Brenneman

Camellia Gardens Apts. Bible Study: Thursdays, 5:15 pm

Men’s Bible Class: Fridays, 6:30 am Studying Judges 21

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

Records You Help Make

Sunday Bible Study 363 Sunday Morning Worship 553 Sunday Evening 560 Hispanic Ministry (1/12/2020) 75 Elizabeth Wright Apts., Sunday AM 14 Inner City Monday Night Study …. Wednesday Evening—5:30 pm 112 Wednesday Evening—6 :30 pm 343 General Fund Contributions $21,399.56 Hispanic Min. Contributions (1/12/2020) $120.00 Weekly Budget $24,147.00 Weekly Contribution Avg., 2020 $40,987.22

PRIORITIES

A wealthy man one day was driving his Rolls Royce and

had an accident -- a very bad accident. The car was totaled. A

policeman came on the scene and got the man out of the car.

As the man re-gained consciousness, he said, “My Rolls! Oh, my

Rolls!”

The policeman said, “Sir, I’m sorry but you don’t have time

to worry about your Rolls. It’s just a car. We’ve got to rush you to

the hospital because you arm has been severed at the elbow.”

The man then said, “My Rolex! Oh, my Rolex!” He had his

priorities mixed up.

It has been said that when we own things ... that can be a

good thing. But when things own us ... that’s always a bad thing.

Possessions make good servants but horrible masters.

The key to a balanced life is to keep our priorities in order!

-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:

Funeral-Maggie Johnson- At Leak Memory-2 pm Servants in Prayer 4:15 pm in College Rm Wedding Reception for Sam & Jeanette Long after PM in Fireplace Rm

20/20 VISION FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS “No man can serve two masters…” Matthew 6:24

Lessons for Today:

AM: “Focus on...Your World View” Matt 6:24 PM: “Choose the right Balance” (#7) Eccl 7:16-18 By Randy Medlin

Worship Leaders

January 19, 2020 10:00 a.m. Song Leader: AM/PM– Art Williams Main Prayer: Tucker Presley Preside at Table: Gerald Jones Scripture Reading: Ray Dutton Closing Prayer: Allen Austin Serve Communion: Eric Brown, JL Dockins, Larry Herren, Troy Hunton, Paul Jordan, Ronnie Kephart, Marlin Lewis, Josh Matthews, Edgar Norman, Todd Oliver, David Seal, David Short, Jeff Taggart, Chris Taylor, Lance Tucker, Joey Wiginton, David Williams. 5:00 p.m. Main Prayer: Randall Bailey Scripture Reading: Jonathan Sharit Closing Prayer: Mike Barlow Serve Evening Communion: James Russell, Rob Lyle, Ray Dutton.

Others Who Serve: Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Elders: Phil Norton & Faires Austin

Nursery AM: Clancy & Mary Reagan Hilyer PM: Brenda Davis Greeters

East: Eddie & Teri Phillips West: Larry & Sylvia Joyce Ushers East: Randall Bailey West: Dustin Jones Doorman East: Dustin Jones West: Volunteer

THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS

Edith Bryant is in Diversicare rehab room 108-B. Walter & Sharon Colburn misses everyone very much as they are at home working through different health issues. Joel Dilbeck requests prayers for his children as they deal with the loss of their mother. They are very thankful for their church family and for all the cards, love, prayers and encouragement they have received during this time. Carlton Freeman, Will’s mother, is in Encompass Health for rehab. Due to arthritis, Martha Keel, is dealing with right hip issues. Kaleb Kendrick, Martha Grubb’s 8 yr old grandson, is being treated for seizures. Annie Latham has endured her third round of treatments. Larry Ludwick is home but having to deal with returning prostate cancer. Charlene Mayfield, sister-in-law to Randy & Mia Medlin, is waiting on lymph node biopsy results. Melvin Price, Elsa’s husband, has moved to a rehab center in Dothan. Woody Wordlaw is waiting to learn his treatment program.

Those confined, dealing with ongoing health problems, and military: Dan Alexander, Al & 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, Tomi Hudson, Dottie Huggins, Dennis Itson, Sandra Jones, Sara Jones, Martha Keel, Helen Lester, Lynn McDaniel, Dorothy Moberly, Dorothy Mosby, Bruce Morton, Barbara Norris, Turner & Gearldine Paseur, Sally Garcia Rayner, Annette Sanderson, Laura Spencer, Lynne Spencer, Mark Spencer, Omega Tatum, Suzy Taylor, Rose Turner, Sherry Wadsworth, Marie Ward, Suzy Williams, Thomas Williams, Dan Winstein, Grace Wright.

Announcements

Thank You for the cards and prayers on my dad’s behalf. I truly appreciate it and I am so grateful for the church family I have here at University. In His love, Katie Flanagan (Faulkner student)

Sympathy is extended to Marie Anderson at the passing of her brother-in-law following a long illness. The funeral was Friday in South Carolina.

We extend our condolences to the family of Maggie Johnson as she passed away on the 14th. The visitation will be at 1 pm and the funeral at 2 pm TODAY at Leak Memory. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be given to Agape of Central Alabama. Her daughter, Elaine Cobern, has appreciated all the care and love shown to Maggie by her church family and her dear Ladies’ Bible Class.

You are invited to a reception honoring Sam & Jeanette Long’s recent marriage. It will be TONIGHT following the PM service in the Fireplace Room. We are asking that any gifts be in the form of gift cards (groceries, eating, movies, gasoline, hardware, etc.).

The UCC church office will be CLOSED TOMORROW for Martin Luther King Day.

Our 5th Annual Couple Retreat is Jan 24th-26th at Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula, AL. The cost is $280 per couple. The sign up sheet is on the table by our bulletin board in the Middle Foyer and this Tuesday is the last day to sign up. Andrew Itson will be our speaker. See the Wigintons, Cliftons or the Horns if you have questions.

Friends for Faulkner is sponsoring a Neil Diamond Tribute concert on Saturday, Jan 25th, at 7 pm in the Rotunda Auditorium. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from Margie Austin or go online to https://www.faulkner.edu/events/Diamondtribute/. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.

Our Pocket Directory is being updated and your approval is needed. Please review and make changes or initial by your information in either East or Middle foyers by Jan 26th.

NOTICE: We have new Member/Guest cards in the pews. We’ll use one card—front or back.

Please donate your used printer ink or toner cartridges for Sara Bills to recycle and purchase ink and paper for the Inner City Church projects. Place them in the marked drawer of the tall buffet in the East lobby.

Volunteers are needed for the Inner City Tutoring Program. See details with the signup sheets in any foyer.

A Request: Our Hispanic Minister, Isaias Sarellano, is in need of a washer and dryer if anyone has a pair to donate to them, they would greatly appreciate.

Songs for Today

AM: Lord, I Lift Your Name on High (PP), In Moments Like These (PP), We Bow Down (984), More Precious Than Silver (963), Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (983), He Loves Me (217), A Shield About Me (PP), My Only Hope is You (PP), Sweet By and By (602).

PM: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (394), Not a Step Without Jesus (453), He is Exalted (928), I Exalt Thee (938), Hosanna You’re My King (PP), Without Him (779), When All of God’s Singers Get Home (839).

Youth & College Activities:

Youth: JANUARY 26th-L2L Lock-in FH after AM 26th-Evening Devo at the Witcher’s College: JANUARY 24th-26th-Marriage Retreat (Engaged Couples)