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

February 16, 2020

Have you ever started out a prayer in this way, “Lord, it’s me again…” because inside you feel as if you don’t deserve to pray to the Lord? I have. In those moments I have felt the weight of sin and guilt on my shoulders. It was almost as if I didn’t deserve to pray to God for forgiveness and strength. You may have felt the same way in the past or feel that way today. But what if I told you that it’s possible to rid yourself of the guilt and let God’s grace and forgiveness fill your heart today?

Ephesians 2:1-10 tells us that we were

at one point “dead in the trespasses and sins… carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind (vs. 1, 3).” That life sounds so bleak and hopeless. But some of the most hopeful words in all of Scripture says, “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11) We, who at one point were outside of Christ, lost in sin, through God’s grace and forgiveness received in a believer’s baptism, have been found and saved!

Most of us acknowledge God’s grace mentally, but our emotions speak a different

story. We allow sin and guilt to cloud us and separate us from this wonderful blessing of God. If you feel ashamed today because of past sin in your life, it is time you realize that God’s grace (through the blood of Jesus) is what cleanses us, completes us, and will one day save us. If you have truly repented of sin, the earthly consequences may still exist but the eternal ones are gone. I do not want anyone to be confused; we have to deal with the consequences of our sins even after God has forgiven us. However, just because earthly consequences exist does not mean that God is still holding us eternally responsible any longer, because the sin has been forgiven!

So be courageous today knowing that God’s faithfulness to us has never been

dependent upon our faithfulness to him. You may be down because of the hardships of the consequences, but be of good cheer, God has forgiven us and will always love us. It is now our privilege to draw near to him in love through obedience, accepting the grace he offers so freely. Will you allow yourself to feel free today? If so, it’s time to pray with love and thankfulness in your heart, “Lord, it’s me again…”

Austin Johnson

Sunday, October 13th

AM: Cody Peery PM: Don Williams

Sunday, October 20th

AM: Gregg Elrod PM: AJ Gooch

Sunday, October 27th

June 2, 2017 Announcements

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DINNER AT THE JOHNSON HOME Everyone with last names beginning with A or B, are invited to the Johnson Home, for dinner, following evening services, TONIGHT. Please see Austin or Brianne to let them know if you plan to attend.

11TH ANNUAL COATS FARM BENEFIT

TRAIL RIDE & AUCTION MARCH 6TH & 7TH

All proceeds go to North Alabama Christian Children’s Home. Yard Sale “Under The Tents” Friday and Saturday, beginning at 7:00 am. Live entertainment on Saturday, by the Pioneer Drive Band, at 10 am. Silent Auction: 10 am-12 noon. Public auction:12:15. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:15 am (BBQ, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Chicken & Goat Stew, Ham & Beans). Free admission-donations appreciated.

WEDDING SHOWER There will be a wedding shower honoring Kayla Thompson, next Sunday, February 23rd. She is registered at Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Shower Team # 4 (Jewell Gooch) will be the hostess.

REPSONSES We commend the following people: Anna Eckl, Boyce Holderfield and Nate Fulmer, for responding to the Lord’s invitation recently. Please keep them in your prayers, as they strive to live right in the sight of God.

PLACED MEMBERSHIP Tyler & Amy Swinea have desired to place membership here at Florence Blvd. Please welcome them into the Florence Blvd family. Their information will hopefully be in next week’s bulletin.

SYMPATHY We express our sympathy to Skipper Thomas and his family, in the passing away of his brother, Roger Thomas. His memorial service was on Thursday, February 13th.

BENEFIT TRAIL RIDE If you have any items, that you would like to donate, to the yard sale, for the NACCH, please bring your items and place them in the stairwell, located beside the church library or see Don Williams.

Also, there are sign up sheets, in the foyer, for items that need to be purchased for the benefit.

CHURCH LIBRARY The following book, “New Testament Commentary-Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus,” by David Platt, Daniel Akin, & Tony Merida, has been placed in the church library, in memory of Roger Thomas, brother of Skipper Thomas, by the Florence Blvd congregation.

FOR THE RECORD Sunday AM: 308

Sunday School: 267 Sunday PM: 223 Wednesday: 153

Contribution: 12,809 SICK/PRAYER LIST Betty Black, Jimmy Black, Carol Boren, Gene Gooch, Harlon Goolsby, Mary Garrett, Duel James, Eleanor Martin, Bobbie McGee, Carol Medley, Donald O’Kain, Helen Parker, Carolyn Smith FAMILY/FRIENDS: Georgia Anders (grandmother of Sonya Cox), Vance Pitts (husband of Patsy Pitts), Frank Caruthers (uncle of Valerie Brock), Brian Allen (son of Dwight & Linda Allen), Alice Brake (daughter of Bobbie McGee), Larry Hunter (father of Kevin Hunter), Larry Martin (son of Leo & Hazel Martin-brother of Deb Harrington) NURSING HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING: CEDAR VIEW ASSISTED LIVING: Doug Webster, Room 111; LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME: Mary Nix, Room 6; Florence Treece, Room 10; Glen Gist, brother of Rayford Gist, Room 13; Tommy Mussleman, Room 20

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.” Romans 1:18

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B I B L E B O W L / P E A R L S TODAY at 3 pm those who participating in Bible Bowl will practice, and those who are participating in PEARLS will practice at 4 pm. Please make sure to attend! Practices will be every Sunday. The test will be February 23rd.

P E W P A C K E R S TODAY at 4:40 pm we will have Pew Packers for all Jr. Youth. Justin Beckman and Austin Johnson will be leading songs and all kids will want to be a part of it!

S A Y S The 5th-12th Grades will be going to Cox Boulevard TODAY for Shoals Area Youth Series. The bus will be leaving at 4:30 PM.

E X A L T The 5th-12th Grades will go to dinner and EXALT Sunday February 23rd following evening worship. Bring money for dinner.

C Y C Money for CYC is due February 23rd. The cost is $80 per person!

June 2, 2017

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

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

Youth Led Devo: (4:55pm) Song: Brayden Williams Scripture: Trent Woodfin Prayer: Jarrett Johnson

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Sermon Titles: Sunday AM: You Might Be a Pharisee if… (Luke 11:37-40) Sunday PM: How to Work on the Heart (Luke 12:1-3)

“Thank You!” to all those who came last week for our Monday Night for the Master ministry. There were cards, notes and messages of encouragement sent by the ones led by Ronnie and Janet Putnam. There were ladies who came early at 2:00 pm to work on pillowcases for DHR children and to sew binding on quilts, and cut bibs for nursing home residents. Thank you especially for that service! Linda Young and some of her helpers continue to work each week on the Route 66 Bible Study lessons, coming up with new ideas for the Diner and Craft rooms. Phone calls were made to many of our members who have been sick or shut in recently, and several other good works were done for hospital patients and their families. We invite everyone out tomorrow night to keep up this good work at 6:45 pm.

East- Robert & Reba Coats West- Pat Carpenter/Patty Hunt

Nate Fulmer Larry Phillips

Ronnie Putnam David Gooch

Ken Vanhorn Charles Hester

Luke Woodfin Jayden Woodfin Levi Rikard Jarrett Johnson Alexander Devito

Rhoda Gist Linda Rivers

Ken Vanhorn

Bruce Rivers Larry Stutts Justin Beckman

February 17th: Nell Holt

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