April 24, 2022

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of three new brothers. Tim Davis was baptized Sunday, April 17^th, and Jeremiah Okubunye and Etienne Thomas were baptized on Tuesday, April 19^th. All of these brothers are residents at His Way. Please welcome and encourage them.

WELCOME

Trinity Carlile met with the elders Sunday, April 17^th, stating she would like to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know her.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Deborah Brown is in Huntsville Hospital after having surgery Friday, April 22^nd. (As of this writing we do not have any updates.)

•  Ronald Graham: “Please keep my uncle Bill in your prayers. He lives in Chicago. A couple of day ago the doctors discovered a growth on one of his kidneys. Please pray that it is not cancerous.”

•  Doris Smith: "I would like to request prayers for my cousin's son, who is just in his 30's and the father of two young children. He will be having surgery tomorrow (Friday, April 22^nd) to remove part of his pancreas and spleen due to pancreatic cancer."  (As of this writing we do not have any updates.)

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Sarah Phillips (5/5), Mishaella Ryans (7/7) and Breanna Baucum (7/13).

•  Our Shut-ins: Greta Ashburn, Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Barbara Hopkins, Clyde Jones, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, LaVonne Norville, and Sheril Townsley

•  Our Missionaries: Denisovs & Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana), Carlos & Linda Eguizabal (Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)

CONGRATULATIONS

Our congratulations to Brandon and Jessica Ogle, who are the proud parents of a boy. Elijah "Eli" Brantley Ogle was born Wednesday, April 13, weighing 7 pounds. Allison May is excited about being a big sister.

Our congratulations to Joan Hacker (former member), who was blessed with being the great-grandmother of a girl. Evelyn Fay was born to Keaton and Laurel Shearin of Searcy, AR.

THANK YOU

Dear Central Family,

We enjoyed the fruit basket and goodies that Juanita delivered from all of you. You are so good about sending encouraging cards and I have enjoyed everyone I have received. Keep up the good work. Your prayers have been so important. Thank you so much.

Love,

Barbara Hopkins

PRAYER AND FASTING

How has your week gone with your reading, praying, and fasting? This week we will be reading another Psalm. Be looking for your email Sunday morning as to what Psalm it will be.

PICTURE DAYS FOR DIRECTORY BOARD

It's time to update your family picture for our directory! New pictures will be taken on Sunday, April 24^th, and May 1^st. Please make your way down to room next to the library/ across from the nursery either between class and assembly or after assembly to take your family photo.

WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS – SPRING 2022

March 9 through May 25

1.      The Power to Change the World: A Study of the Book of Acts (Library; Coordinator: Melinda Goad; Women only) – In person or Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09

2.      Growing in Personal Bible Study (Family Life Center; Teacher: Gregg Rigney) – In person or Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09

3.      Praise and Worship Gathering (Room 200; Coordinators: Daniel Alavi, Gerry Binford, and Rodney Keeton)

THE HOLY SPIRIT SERIES – May 1 – 22

•  May 1 – We’re Not Alone – Mike Lowery

•  May 8 – The Holy Spirit: Who, What, When, Where, How? – Mike Lowery

•  May 15 – Testing the Spirits – Ed Ditto

•  May 22 – Grieving the Holy Spirit – Gerry Binford

THE ETWAROOS ARE COMING THIS SUMMER!

Cheryl and Kishore Etwaroo, our missionaries in Guyana, South America, plan to arrive the evening of June 13^th and depart on July 5^th. A “Sign-Up” calendar is posted in the fellowship area. For more information, contact Ed Ditto.YOU ARE INVITED

Couples Shower

HONORING

Jamie Kuhn and Reid McNabb

Sunday, May 1^st, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Amazon Home Depot and Target.

Baby Boy Shower

IN HONOR OF

Adam & Breanna Baucum

Sunday, May 15^th, 2-3:30 PM

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Babylist.com

ACTIVITIES

Apr	24	Senior Sunday (during morning assembly)
		Picture Day (See article.)
	26	Ladies’ Class – Arrival and Fellowship 10:00 am; Bible Study 10:15 am
May	1	Picture Day (See article.)
		Couples Shower Honoring Jamie Kuhn and Reid McNabb (See invitation. 2-3:30 pm)
	12	Happy Times Program (7:00 pm)
	15	Baby Shower Honoring Adam and Breanna Baucum (2:00-3:30 pm)
	22	Make-Up Picture Day
June	5-10	Handsfree Workcamp
	5	Central Meal Together (5:30pm)
	13-5	Etwaroo Visits at Central (See article.)
	17-20	Jr. High Impact
	20-25	Sr. High Impact

MEN TO SERVE – APRIL

Chair Set-Up – Garrett Bell’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – Ryan Bell’s Team

MEN TO SERVE – MAY

Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team

Counting – Matt McCauley’s Team

Ushering – James Ryans’ Team