2502 FLORENCE BOULEVARD FLORENCE, ALABAMA 35630 www.florenceblvd.org PHONE (256) 766-3617 email: [email protected]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 May 24, 2020 There is No Doubt in my Mind TheUe¶V nR dRXbW! M\ famil\ haV been bleVVed WR meeW and befUiend a famil\ WhaW liYeV in RXU neighbRUhRRd. We¶Ye VSRken VeYeUal WimeV aV Whe\/Ze Zalk aURXnd RXU neighborhood, stopping each other to ask how life is going. Recently we were able to sit down together and play some games and just have some old fashion conversation. It is in reference to this old±fashioned conversation when I make the claim²there is no doubt. But what is there no doubt about? Their love for our Lord. How can I have no doubt about a new couple we have recently met and only have shared a few hours of conversation ever? Their words. Each word we speak is a tiny indicator of the state of our heart. MaWWheZ 12:34 Va\V, ³For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.´ We can attempt to mask what our heart is trying to speak, but eventually our words will showcase the truth. I have no doubt after one visit with our neighbors because of outpouring of their hearts²a.k.a. their words. What about the words you speak? Are they words of life, seasoned with grace? Are they words of reconciliation, restoring relationships? Are they words of forgiveness, putting the past behind? Are they words of apology, facing the failures of life? Are they words of love, building up what Satan is attempting to tear down? Are they words of praise, exalting the God of heaven and earth? Are they words truth, honesty, and sincerity? I could go on for paragraphs challenging us to consider our words and how they indicate the current state of our individual heart. I could call out eYeU\ inWenWiRnal RU XninWended ³cXVV´ ZRUd nR maWWeU Whe ViWXaWiRn. I cRXld call RXW lie and form of intentional deception. I could call out every word that tears someone down instead of building up. I cRXld. BXW I ZRn¶W. HeUe iV m\ challenge²choose from the following: PURYeUbV 18:21, ³Death and life are in the poZer of the tongue«´ Life RU Death? Our words not only indicate the current state of our hearts (Luke 6:45; Proverbs 4:23; 10:11±14), they also suggest our coming judgment. Death? Life? Listen to your words and I am convinced you will know the location of eternal destination. Listen to your words and I am convinced you will better understand your heart. Listen to the words of Jesus, and no matter where you are, use Him as an example of where to start. Austin Johnson
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
May 24, 2020
There is No Doubt in my Mind There’s no doubt! My family has been blessed to meet and befriend a family that lives in our neighborhood. We’ve spoken several times as they/we walk around our neighborhood, stopping each other to ask how life is going. Recently we were able to sit down together and play some games and just have some old fashion conversation. It is in reference to this old–fashioned conversation when I make the claim—there is no doubt. But what is there no doubt about? Their love for our Lord.
How can I have no doubt about a new couple we have recently met and only have shared a few hours of conversation ever? Their words. Each word we speak is a tiny indicator of the state of our heart. Matthew 12:34 says, “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” We can attempt to mask what our heart is trying to speak, but eventually our words will showcase the truth. I have no doubt after one visit with our neighbors because of outpouring of their hearts—a.k.a. their words.
What about the words you speak? Are they words of life, seasoned with grace?
Are they words of reconciliation, restoring relationships? Are they words of forgiveness, putting the past behind? Are they words of apology, facing the failures of life? Are they words of love, building up what Satan is attempting to tear down? Are they words of praise, exalting the God of heaven and earth? Are they words truth, honesty, and sincerity? I could go on for paragraphs challenging us to consider our words and how they indicate the current state of our individual heart. I could call out every intentional or unintended “cuss” word no matter the situation. I could call out lie and form of intentional deception. I could call out every word that tears someone down instead of building up. I could. But I won’t. Here is my challenge—choose from the following:
Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Life or
Death? Our words not only indicate the current state of our hearts (Luke 6:45; Proverbs 4:23; 10:11–14), they also suggest our coming judgment. Death? Life? Listen to your words and I am convinced you will know the location of eternal destination. Listen to your words and I am convinced you will better understand your heart. Listen to the words of Jesus, and no matter where you are, use Him as an example of where to start. Austin Johnson P
Road Construction Route 66 The road has been resurfaced, and the stripes have been repainted. It will be okay for light foot traffic, but absolutely no liquids (water, tea, coke, coffee, etc.) are to be transported over the roadway until at least JUNE 2nd. There is a sealer being applied, which will need 30 days to fully cure. Thank you for helping out with this.
<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>* THANK YOU Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers that were sent to Betty’s funeral. Please continue to keep me and the family in your prayers. In Christian Love, Jimmy Black (John 14:1-4…Let not your heart be troubled…)
Tomorrow (Monday, May 25th) is Memorial Day. Florence Blvd appreciates everyone who has served and sacrificed for our freedom and also for the ones who serve now. Also, the church office will be closed tomorrow, in observance of Memorial Day.
SICK/PRAYER LIST Gene Gooch, Harlon Goolsby, Mary Garrett, Mattie Liles, Eleanor Martin, Bobbie McGee, Donald O’Kain, Helen Parker, Benton Richardson, Carolyn Smith, Delores Williford FAMILY/FRIENDS: Brian Allen (son of Dwight & Linda Allen), Willie Hunt (mother of Patty Hunt), 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
“For, behold, the Lord will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.” Isaiah 66:15
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER SERIES We will begin our Wednesday Night Summer Series, on Wednesday, June 3rd. ALL classes (this includes kids) will meet in the auditorium, at 6:30 pm. Our theme for the summer is: The Waters Of The Bible. June 3rd speaker: Ty Rhymes from Chisholm Hills. Topic: The Flood (Genesis 6-9). <>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>* Joe Welch, grandfather of our youth intern, Meredith Welch, has been diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and has to go through chemo and removal, of part of the bladder, where the tumors are. Address: 3104 Rippon Ct, Smyrna, TN 37167.
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Meet our two summer Interns. Pictured on the left we have our returning female intern
Meredith Welch. She is a Sr. Social Work major at FHU. She is from White Bluff, TN. She enjoys eating Chic-Fil-A, and hanging out with friends. She is staying with Todd and Joy Chastain and will be working with our young ladies this summer in the youth program.
On the right we have Jake Whitehead. Jake is a Sr. Radiology Major at NWSCC. He grew up in Killen, AL and attended Brooks High School. Jake grew up at the Pleasant Valley C of C. He was the summer intern at Pleasant Valley C of c for the past 3 summers. Jake’s favorite place to eat is Zaxby’s. He enjoys spending time outdoors as well as playing sports. Jake will be working with our young men this summer in our youth program. Please join us in welcoming our awesome summer interns for 2020. We are so glad to have them help with our young people this summer.
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AREA EVENT North Alabama Christian Children's Home is pleased to announce its first ever DRIVE BY TAKE OUT BENEFIT DINNER THAT WILL BE HELD ON THE CAMPUS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH from 4-6 in the evening. We are moving it from the Coliseum to the home because of COVID-19. Pop's Barbeque will be catering this meal which will consist of Smoked Chicken or Pulled BBQ and 3 sides, plus Sam's Cookies and tea or spring water. Folks can call in to the home or sign up at their congregation and then come and pick up their food, see the remodeled Kent Home, and the campus, all at the same time! We will be wearing masks and gloves, and any donation to the Children's home will be greatly appreciated. More details later, but we sure hope you can come and see us and take home some mouth-watering food!
