04/11/2021

HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK….
FROM OUR SHEPHERDS - Beginning this Sunday, April 11th masks will be optional for those attending the LATE worship assembly and social distancing will not be required. For those attending the EARLY worship assembly, masks are still required and signs will be placed on pews to designate which rows should be left vacant to allow for social distancing. We will continue to Livestream our late worship assemblies. There is no change at this time to our Bible studies. Masks are still required during our Bible studies as you enter and exit, as well as during class. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we move forward.
BAPTISMS – We rejoice with two precious souls who were baptized Sun, April 4. Mark Shannon who has have been studying for several weeks was baptized by Kyle Massengale at the late service. Charlotte Walton, daughter of Jeffrey & Ashley Peeden was baptized by her grandfather, John Walton (Daddy John) after evening Bible Class. We also rejoice with Sherrie Rhoads who was baptized Fri, April 9, by Tony Hoover. She is a long-time friend of Judy McCarley and has been attending worship with us for several months. We are excited to have a new brother and sisters in Christ.
SYMPATHY – We express our deepest sympathy to several families who lost loved ones this week: To Robert & Karen Johnson & Emily (Johnson) Sherrod on the loss of their son, Stephen Johnson and Emily’s brother Fri, April 2. To Cheryle Luchini on the passing of her father, Harvey Pierce, Tues, April 6. A family graveside service will be held in Johnson City, TN. To Conrad Daneri on the passing of his mother, Greta Daneri Wed, April 7.
SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITY- Your Shepherds would like to thank the congregation for your tremendous encouragement during Madison's recent "Mission Day." Through presentations and subsequent discussions with those missionaries in attendance, significant needs were uncovered that are not currently being addressed, those being transportation, Bibles, and wells. From now until April 30th, donations will be accepted (cash, check, or online at madisonchurch.org/specialgiving) for your purchase of any of the items needed. The cost for a Bible (in the native language) is $10; the cost for a bike (including extra tubes and a rudimentary repair kit) is $250; the cost for a motorbike is $2500; the cost for a well (in Africa) is $6000. Tony Hoover and Mike Houts have put together a short video to further explain the details about this important opportunity. To watch it and to give online please go to madisonchurch.org/specialgiving.
LETTERS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! Our high school seniors will be graduating next month and begin a new chapter in their life. Note cards, envelopes and a list of the seniors will be available for you at the Welcome Center to send a note of congratulations, encouragement and love to our seniors. Please return cards to the “Senior Box” by Sunday, April 25.
HISPANIC KOMFORT & KINDNESS – Our Hispanic congregation began a new ministry Tues, April 6, and it is called Consuelo y Bondad (Comfort and Kindness).
We will be making Care Bears for two medical clinics in Huntsville to give to the children who need medical assistance. Our next meeting is Mon, April 12, at 7:00 pm in Room 206A. Please enter the church building at the South Main Door (same side a Publix). This is a great outreach program to help spread the gospel. For more information, please contact Pam Waller or Mary Ellen Thomas, who are assisting in establishing the Consuelo y Bondad Ministry.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! As we continue to move forward with our plans to gather at the building for Bible study on Wednesday nights, there is a need to help staff our children's Bible classes. Our children's class coordinators are currently seeking volunteers to help teach and assist in the teaching of our Cradle Roll classes through 5th graders classes. The curriculum has already been created and is ready for you to use to minister to our young minds. Please consider teaching or helping teach in our children's spiritual education. The Summer Quarter Classes begin May 5th. If you are interested please contact Addison Rush ([email protected]) or any of our children's coordinators: Cradle Roll Coordinator: Ellen Helton ([email protected]); Pre-School coordinator: Sandra Moore ([email protected]);1st thru 3rd Grade coordinator: Andi Turner ([email protected]). 4th Grade Teachers: Morgan Hester, Rita Behel ([email protected]) ([email protected]); 5th Grade Teacher - Dawn Fields ([email protected]); 6th Grade Teachers: Gil Brady, Ed Mobley, Matthew Mobley ([email protected]) ([email protected]) ([email protected]).
PRAYER BREAKFAST - The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will meet Tues, April 13, 6:30 am in the Madison Room. Everyone bring your own breakfast and drink.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDIES - If you'd like to stay caught up on our Wednesday night studies we have a web page set up where you can access all three studies. Please click here. Each week our Wednesday night studies are livestreamed and recorded. They will be uploaded to our YouTube channel later in the week, so if you aren't able to catch them live they'll still be available to view later. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified anytime we add content. Click here to subscribe to our channel.
LADIES BIBLE CLASS – The Ladies Bible zoom class is Thurs, April 15, at 10:00 am. Join Zoom Meeting:
UPCOMING SHOWERS - A Drive-By Bridal Shower will be hosted by the Madison Family for Heather Gould, daughter of Allen & Betty Gould and bride-elect of Josh Hollingsworth Sunday, April 18, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, on the North Side Drive Thru (Portico). Heather is registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target and William-Sonoma.
A Bridal Shower will be hosted by the Madison Family for Morgan Cure, daughter of Doug & Anissa Cure and bride-elect of Jacob Davis Saturday, April 24, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, at the home of Teresa Brodie, 16130 Tulip Lane, Athens, AL 35613. Morgan is registered at Amazon, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Pimento’s in Athens.
The Madison Family will host a Baby Shower for Bethany Langley Sunday, April 25, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm in the Madison Room. Bethany is having a girl and is registered at Amazon and Target.
SUMMMER MMO - Summer Mother’s Morning Out will take place weekly June 1 – July 9, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm for children ages 12 months – 5th grade (just completed). It will be a fun program with themed weeks of activities. If you would like more information about registering your child for this program or if you are a teen interested in applying to work at Summer MMO, please contact Brittany Ortner: [email protected] or Ashley Peeden: [email protected]
SPECIAL CONCERNS…
Ann Dahlke – treating an edema and an infection in legs; Madison Hosp R-420 (3-4 day stay).
Greg Clark – four more radiation treatments then begin chemo treatments. Continue to remember him in your prayers.
Ron Missildine – finished radiation treatments & chemo meds; MRI April 30.
Leon Johnson recovering well at home after procedure (cementing a vertebrae) Tues Apr 6.
Ben Hinkle received good MRI results on his liver. Next MRI scheduled in 90 days.
Vicki Tubbs –progressing slowly with health issues. Prayers appreciated.
Mike Prewitt – platelets continue to increase.
Kenneth Cherry – father of Deborah Wass, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Bonnie - a friend of David & Sharon Aday, recovering from endometrial cancer surgery, at UAB. Scan in 3 months.
Robin Holden – aunt of Kristie Williams, Betsy Hymn & Wendy Yeager, having initial testing for pancreatic cancer and had a PET scan Fri, April 9. Prayer appreciated.
Carolyn Vaughn – continues to recover well at home from knee replacement surgery.
Charles Ray – Nancy McCauley’s niece’s husband, has aggressive bladder cancer, congestive heart failure & other health issues. Prayers for him and his family.
Shelia Clark Garst - sister of Nelda Hiley, continued prayers appreciated.
Joann Brewer – sister/Kitty Griffis, stage 4 breast cancer-metastasized to lungs; meds shrunk the cancer in lungs.
George Varner – brother/Molly Elrod, cancer. Began new medication (experiment trial).
Nash Alkire - Kimberly Bencun/cousin’s son 4 yrs old - leukemia; treatments going well; Atlanta, GA.
Remember in Prayer: Terri Bunker, Bob Coonfield, Glee Doughty, Sandra Missildine, Carolyn Pendergrass, Jesse Tubbs, Fran West, Frank & Anna Whittaker
UPCOMING EVENTS…
Apr 12…………Consuelo y Bondad (Comfort & Kindness) – R-206A – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr 13…………Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Madison Room – 6:30 am
Apr 13…………Step By Step Balance Class – Madison Room - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Apr 15…………Ladies Bible Zoom Class – 10:00 am
Apr 15…………Step By Step Balance Class – Madison Room - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Apr 18…………Drive-By Bridal Shower – Heather Gould – North Side – 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Apr 19…………Komfort & Kindness – R-206A – 9:00 am - Noon
Apr 20………..Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Madison Room – 6:30 am
Apr 20………..Step By Step Balance Class – Madison Room - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Apr 22………..Ladies Bible Zoom Class – 10:00 am
Apr 22………..Step By Step Balance Class – Madison Room - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Apr 24………..Bridal Shower – Morgan Cure – Home of Teresa Brodie – 1:00 pm
Apr 25………..Baby Shower – Beth Langley – Madison Room – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Apr 27………..Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Madison Room – 6:30 am
Apr 27………..Step By Step Balance Class – Madison Room - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Apr 29………..Ladies Bible Zoom Class – 10:00 am
Apr 29………..Step By Step Balance Class – Madison Room - 1:00 – 2:00 pm
April 4, 2021
Early Worship……………………………………………………………………………………………......289
Late Worship (425) Iglesias (25) Lads (70) ...........................................................809
Sun Evening Bible Study………………………………………………………………………….No Count
Wed Bible Study……………………………………………………………………………………..No Count
Contribution………………………………………………………………………………………...$65,019.54
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