2502 FLORENCE BOULEVARD FLORENCE, ALABAMA 35630

www.florenceblvd.org PHONE (256) 766-3617 email: office@florenceblvd.org FAX (256) 766-3546

Worship Times: Sunday 9:00 am & 5:00 pm; Sunday School 10:15 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm

Elders Todd Chastain

Steve Clark Bill Hames

Ken Vanhorn Mark Willingham

Deacons Greg Allen

Justin Beckman Kevin Clemons

Jeffrey Cox Myron Crunk

Mike Davidson Kevin Hunter

Jamey Medley Dave Schmidt Matt Warner Don Williams

Ministers Austin Johnson

Cody Peery

Secretary Sonya Cox

September 13, 2020

How Much of the Bible Can You Believe? The foundation and basis of our beliefs are found in the Bible and not in

opinion or religious tradition. Our theology is derived first, foremost and directly from the Gospel of Jesus Christ along with the complete teachings of the Bible. Otherwise, the ground upon which we stand is sinking sand.

We believe in the inerrancy of Holy Scripture—inerrancy meaning “being

free from error” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inerrancy). We believe in the entirety of the teachings of Jesus. While there are those who seek to discredit certain parts of Jesus’ teachings in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and/or Acts 1, we do not. We believe in the other writers of the Bible who were empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim and provide all that is necessary for truth, Godliness and eternal life in Christ (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:3). Yet again, there are some who attempt to dissuade people from believing in the other biblical authors, we are not those people. Jesus said in John 16:12–13 that He had many more things to say and that the Spirit was going to come and guide them into all truth. I believe the “all truth” phrase is in reference to what the Apostles preached and what the other writers of Scripture recorded. We believe in the inerrancy of the entirety of the Bible.

Now, please lend me a listening ear and allow me to reiterate something—

“The foundation and basis of our beliefs are [should be, at least] found in the Bible and not in opinion or religious tradition.” Be cautious of using or adhering to phrases such as, “Well, we have always done it that way” or “I’m not sure why we believe that…I guess it’s just what we’ve always believed.” If we cannot support our actions or beliefs with Scriptures and Scriptural examples, then why do we do such actions or have such beliefs? This is a challenging statement to write and even more challenging to live out. However, I believe restoration (meaning, the effort to restore 1st century Christianity) is an ongoing effort that we have not arrived at yet.

Austin Johnson

June 2, 2017

Announcements

office@florenceblvd.org

THANK YOU So grateful God graced this world with the gift of you.Thanks for being so thoughtful. Thank you so much for the food, flowers, and especially the prayers during the illness and passing of our loved one. The family of Benton Richardson Shower Team #1, Thank you so much for the wonderful shower for Creed! We can’t wait for him to use the Nemo Play Mat. Thank you all for everything you did! We love you all, Colton, Maggie, & Creed

WEDDING SHOWER There will be a “Drive-Thru” Wedding Shower, for Chris & Meghan Clark, TONIGHT ,following evening services, under the awning, by the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Target. Shower Team # 2 will be the hostess.

SYMPATHY We express our sympathy to the family of Gary Morris, in the passing away of his dad, Neil Morris. He passed away on Monday, September 7th.

NEW ADDRESS Cody, Ashley, & Hattie Peery have moved. Their new address is: 610 Bailey Springs Place, Florence, AL 35634

FOR THE RECORD

Sunday AM & On-Line Views: 528 Sunday School: N/A

Sunday PM & On-Line Views: 418 Wednesday & On-Line Views: 916

Budget: 12,400 Contribution: 13,782

SICK/PRAYER LIST Reed & Sue Canerday, Danny Coats, Nancy Cox, Gene Gooch, Harlon Goolsby, Mary Garrett, Eleanor Martin, Bobbie McGee, Donald O’Kain, Helen Parker, Delores Williford FAMILY/FRIENDS: Brian Allen (son of Dwight & Linda Allen), Larry Hunter (father of Kevin Hunter), June Jones (mother of Kaye Holderfield), Larry Martin (son of Leo & Hazel Martin-brother of Deb Harrington), Vance Pitts (husband of Patsy Pitts), Keith Wade (son of Doyce & Shelby Wade; brother of Mike Wade). NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING: CEDAR VIEW ASSISTED LIVING: Doug Webster, Room 111; LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME: Mary Nix, Room 6; Glen Gist, brother of Rayford Gist, Room 13

“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men; As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:15-16

PLACED MEMBERSHIP We are happy to announce that the following family have desired to place membership here at Florence Blvd: Tony, Bethany, Tony Ray, and Grace Tucker. Their information: 2152 County Road 144, Killen, AL 35645. Also, the following people have desired to place membership here at Florence Blvd: JJ McCormick and Laura Choate. They are engaged to be married in January. JJ information: 110 Maple Ave, Russellville, AL 35653; 256-668-7803; Laura information:205 Waters Edge Drive, Florence, AL 35634; 256-263-0144.

June 2, 2017

Sermon Notes

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Morning Worship: Scripture Reader: Prayers: Opening - Closing -

Evening Worship: Scripture Reader: Prayers: Opening -

Closing -

Youth Led Devo: (4:55pm) Song: N/A Scripture: N/A Prayer: N/A

Young Boys to Pick Up Cards: 1 -

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5 - Van Drivers: Sun. AM - Sun. PM - Wed -

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Sermon Titles: AM: The Point of Salvation (Acts 2:37–41) PM: KFC Sermon - The Nile River (Exodus 6:5–11)

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Steve Clark Bruce Rivers

Kyle Dickson Ronnie Putnam

Zach Thompson Mike Medley

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Kathy Kirby Pamela Woodfin

Todd Chastain

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SEPTEMBER MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

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Cloverdale, AL 35633