2502 Florence Blvd, Florence, Alabama 35630 Email: office@florenceblvd.org Phone: (256) 766-3617 Fax: (256) 766-3546 Website: www.florenceblvd.org

WORSHIP WITH A FRIENDLY CHURCH Sunday: Wednesday: 9 am Worship 7 pm Bible Class 10:15 Bible Class and Devotional 5 pm Evening Worship

Van transportation available. Sermons available on CD .mp3

Dale Boren

Todd Chastain Ronnie Putnam

Mike Rudder Ken Vanhorn

Mark Willingham

Greg Allen

John Calvert Steve Clark

Kevin Clemons Jeffrey Cox

Myron Crunk Mike Davidson Ed Gallagher Kevin Hunter

Doug McWilliams Jamey Medley Dave Schmidt

Randall Springer Tyler Swinea Matt Warner Don Williams

Tommy Woodfin

Barry Binion

Sonya Cox

“Be Mine,” “Love You,” “Miss You”... You probably recognize these

sayings from the ever popular Sweethearts heart-shaped candies. While

most candies are purchased to be enjoyed by the purchaser this is one

candy that is often purchased to give away. It is just as much the

message as it is the sweetness that makes the candies so popular to be

shared with those we care about.

The same sayings have been given to all of us from our Heavenly

Father. From the creation of man God's message to us has been “Be

Mine” (Matt. 25:34), “Love You” (John 3:16), and “Miss You” (Luke

15). God wants us to be His, not Satan's, and not this world's. The

Bible's main theme is God's love for us. How many times does God

have to remind his followers through the centuries that He missed them

when they went astray?

As with Sweethearts, God wants us to give these messages away. They

are not meant to be solely kept to ourselves. As Christ taught, we are to

share God's messages with everyone (Matt. 28:19-20). Of course not

everyone will be accepting of the message you have to share.

Sometimes Christians are even described by the world as intolerant

when sharing the messages that God left us in the Bible.

Unlike Sweethearts God did not sugarcoat His messages when He

named the sins of mankind (Gal. 5:19-21) and He commands that we

share those messages as well. It should be noted that it is not the

Christian calling out the sinner but it is God's Word.

As another Valentine’s Day passes make sure that you are not only

sharing candy messages but also God's messages that say “Miss You,”

“Love You,” and “Be Mine.”

To God be the glory, Kevin Hunter

February 15, 2015

FLORENCE BOULEVARD

CHURCH OF CHRIST

The

We are having a U.F.O (un finished object) get

together on Saturday, February 28th from 10 am-2

pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is for every lady

at Florence Blvd. Everyone is asked to bring

soups, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks.

An un finished object is something you started a

while back or just recently started. This is a time to

fellowship with each other and work on our

objects. If you do not have an unfinished object to

work on, that is fine, please come and just

fellowship with one another.

Thank you so much for the flower arrangement ,

sent to funeral, and to the Ladies Class, for your

thoughtfulness. You have been so supportive with your visits, cards, calls, and love.

The Pearl Hines Family

To the members of Florence Blvd Church of Christ,

The family of Nancy Hogan is very grateful for allowing our family to gather

together and begin the process of healing. Love is

a fleeting thing in today’s world. Thank you for

showing your love to us. Your facilites were

wonderful and it is my decrest wish that you continue to grow in the worship of the Lord God.

Your kindness and sympathy will always be held in

grateful remembrance. Huey Hogan & Family

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PHILIPPINE ORPHANAGE NEEDS

We have enough toothpaste. Thanks to everyone

who have brought it. We are still in need of bar

soap, girl underwear, boy underwear (we have

none of this), and money for table/chairs. If you

have any questions, please see Ed or Jodi

Gallagher.

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

TODAY - AM - Arvy Dupuy

PM - Arvy Dupuy

Feb. 22nd

AM -Don Williams

PM - Don Williams

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There will be a Bridal Shower for Bailey Brown,

bride-elect of Dustin Young, TODAY from 1:30-

3:30 pm, in the Family Room. Selections are at Walmart, Target, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond.

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For several years now, Lana Davidson has served

as our Shower Team Coordinator here at Florence

Boulevard. She has asked to take a break from

these duties and we are pleased to announce that

Joanna McWilliams will now take the lead in this

good work. We thank Lana for her years of service

and Joanna for stepping up to serve.

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RESPONSES

We commend Wayne Thompson and Rose

Greenhill for responding to the Lord’s invitation

recently. Please keep them in your prayers as they

strive to do the right thing in the sight of the Lord

and to be better Christian examples.

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BUT ONCE

I shall pass through this world but once. Any good

therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can

show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me

not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. Keep your heart free from hate, your mind

from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much,

sing often, pray always. Fill your life with love.

Scatter sunshine. Forget self-think of others. Do as

you would be done by these are the tried links in

contentment’s golden chain.

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FEBRUARY MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH

Fred Asare Village of Hope PO Box 18169 Accra, Ghana

fredasare@gmail.com

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6

th Annual Coats’ Farm Benefit Trail Ride &

Auction, will be Saturday, March 7th. All proceeds

go to North Alabama Christian Children’s Home.

Also, there will be a yard sale on Friday, March 6th

and Saturday, March 7th. If you have items that you

would like to donate, please bring them and place

them in the old office. If you have items that need

to be picked up, please see Don Williams, Harold

Buchanan, or Buddy Smith. More information can

be found on the flyers, located on the tables, in the

foyer.

On Wednesday, March 4th

, we will have several

men, waiting under the awning, at the

Fellowship Hall, to help unload your car, for

items for the benefit (bake sale items, items you

have signed up to bring, etc.). All you have to do

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AREA EVENT

Ladies Breakfast, at Lone Cedar Church of Christ,

Saturday, February 21st with Carol Fulton from

8:30-11:30 am.

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WISDOM BYTES

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together

is progress, and working together is success.”

“In the final analysis it is not what you do for your

children but what you have taught them to do for

themselves that will make them successful human

beings.”

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Area Bible Bowl: The last Bible Bowl of the season will be Sunday, March 8

th here at

Florence Blvd. We will need a few parents to stay and help on that day. 3-6 Grade Devo: The next Devo will be on Sunday night, March 8

th after evening services.

7-12 Grade Devo: Thanks to the Chastain’s for hosting our Game Night last Sunday night! IT WAS GREAT! We had a big crowd and lots of fun! Thanks also to all who attended. SAYS: The next Shoals Area Youth Series will be TONIGHT, February 15

th at Tuscumbia. We

will meet at the building at 4:20pm and then leave for Tuscumbia, their services begin at 5pm. Challenge Youth Conference: will be February 27-March 1, 2015. The remaining $50 will be due by Wednesday night February 25th. Please turn into to Barry. Maywood Christian Camp Registration for camp is now open! Our week is June 28-July 3 with Tony Birmingham directing. Register online at www.maywoodchristiancamp.com. Coming Events: SAYS at Tuscumbia – February 15

th, CYC – Feb. 27

th-Mar. 1

st 2015,

Final Bible Bowl at Florence Blvd. – March 8th.

Scripture of the week – “1 Now when the

people complained, it displeased the LORD;

for the LORD heard it, and His anger was

aroused. So the fire of the LORD burned

among them, and consumed some in the

outskirts of the camp. 2 Then the people

cried out to Moses, and when Moses

prayed to the LORD, the fire was

quenched.” –Numbers 11:1-2

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.

Today Sunday, February 22nd

Greeters West Tim & Judy Thompson Calvin & Laverne Miles

East Mike Davidson Family Ken & Patty McKinnon

Morning Evening Morning Evening

Scripture Reading Hal Gist Doug McWilliams Mike Davidson Larry Phillips

Prayer Opening Bob Harrington Matt Warner Jake Van Dyke Mike Rudder

Closing Steve Ezell Tyler Thompson Greg Robbins Harold Hines

Youth Led Devo (4:55)

Song Scripture Prayer Song Scripture Prayer

Walker Myrick

Luke Woodfin

Remington Medley

Jayden Woodfin

Logan Woodfin

Wesley Warner

Wednesday, Feb. 18th

Closing Prayer Mark Willingham

February Van Drivers-February Young Boys to Pick Up Cards-February

Elder Contact Sunday AM Sunday Dale Boren Greg Robbins 1-Luke Woodfin AM Worship 370

Wash Baptismal Garments/Towels-Feb.

Sunday PM 2-Jayden Woodfin Bible Class 322

Michael Myrick 3-Walker Myrick PM Worship 314

Joy Chastain Ruth Deaton

Wednesday 4-Mack Weatherford Wednesday 255

Tim Thompson 5-Mason Woodfin Contribution $13,362