July 27, 2022

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Dittos: “1) Please pray for The Etwaroos’ safe travels to Georgetown, Guyana. They are flying this morning. 2) Pray for several members of the Kuhn family, who are out of the country for a few days. 3) Continue in pray for the Rice family in their tragic loss.” (Update: Kishore and Cheryl are in Georgetown for a short time, then heading back to their home in Port Kaituma. The Kuhns made it safely to Guatemala.)

•  Todd and April Ellen and Michael Hammond: “Pray for the guys at His Way, that they keep seeking God. Prayers for the Rice family.”

•  Carol Kuhn: “Please pray for John, Tonda, and Rose Kuhn. They are currently traveling to Guatemala and will return in 10 days.” (Update: The Kuhns safely arrived in Guatemala.)

•  LaVardo and Markia Law: “We are looking for a church home. Please pray for us.”

•  Please continue to keep Dawn Long in your prayers as she awaits gall bladder surgery. (Update: Dawn after seeing the doctor this morning said, “I’m still in the waiting loop. The liver enzymes have got to come down. Then, we’ll talk about surgery. Pray for those enzymes to drop!”)

•  Michael and Marjie Nance: “Please pray for Marjie’s mom. She had some complications after her surgery and is fighting infection. Please pray for quick and complete healing.”

•  Jeff Norville: “Please pray for Ashley’s mom, Phyllis Terry, who has COVID. Also, Daniel, our son, started running a fever last night.” (Update: Daniel tested negative.)

•  Jim Phillips: “Please pray for my son, John, and his wife, Anna, for the loss of their baby boy, Kayden.”

•  Mason and Susan Quillin: “We love this church family! The Spirit is here – in every smile and handshake. Thank you for loving our Lord in such a real way! Prayers for our family in Arizona while we’re away – that God will keep them all in His will.Y”

•  Joan Palmer requests our prayers for her son, Charles Palmer, who is recuperating after having surgery earlier this last week in Mobile. (Update: “Charles was released from the hospital yesterday evening…chemo treatments next.”)

•  Paula Pope: "Mom's in the ER (Wednesday morning, July 27^th) due to low blood pressure. Please cover her in prayer." Also, please keep Paula’s mother, Rhoda Pope, in your prayers as she is scheduled to have her big toe amputated Tuesday, August 2^nd.

•  JoAnn Rice: “Please continue to pray for the Family of Larry Rice, Sr. The outpouring of love is appreciated. We love you all.”

•  Larry Rice Family: “Thank you for all prayers, texts, calls, meals, and cards with the passing of Larry’s father. Please keep praying. We love you all.”

•  Todd Stewart: “Please pray for my brother, Allen, who has liver cancer and my own ability to be more Christ-like.”

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Karin Bell (11/3), Marjie Nance (1/2/23), and Kat Nambo (2/2023).

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Dawn Long, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, Fritz Nelson, Aaron Seal, 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)

SYMPATHY

Our sympathy is extended to:

•  The Larry Rice Family in the untimely death of his father, Larry Rice Sr., Tuesday morning, July 19^th. Pray also for his mother and siblings, JoAnn Rice, Nicholas Rice, and April McMeans. Visitation will be Friday, July 29^th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Blue Spring Road Church of Christ, and his funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30^th at the Church.

•  The Fritz Nelson Family in the passing of Fritz and Ginger’s son, Danny, Friday, July 22^nd. His funeral was Monday, July 25^th.

•  Jim and Tracy Phillips, whose newborn grandson, Kayden Phillips, passed away Sunday, July 24^th. Sympathy cards/notes can be sent to Kayden’s parents, John and Anna Phillips, 2893 Azalea Drive, Eglin AFB, FL 32542.

HAPPY TIMES PRESCHOOL NEWS

The Happy Times 2022-23 school year begins August 22. Orientation for registered students is August 16. We have a few openings in the Pre-K class for four and five years old. Contact Debbie Baucum, 256-509-6200, for more information.

JOIN IN ON THE FUN!

Everyone is invited to join in on the fun on Friday (July 29^th) beginning at 7:00 p.m. You can either play a group game in the gym – or if you’re not into sports, bring your favorite card or board game and play in the Fellowship Hall. You can also just come and enjoy the company of all. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

SERVANTS NEEDED

We would like to make the nursery and toddler care available to families for Bible class time and for assembly time. For that, we need several people. Please let Suzie Nance know at drnance(-at-)hiwaay.net or 256-653-2508 if you are available to help with those needs. Thanks!

NURSERY THROUGH FOUR YEARS OLD

We are providing nursery and toddler care as well as our existing childcare for the children on Sunday mornings. Children ages 0 – 4 years old have childcare during assembly and class time in three separate classroom settings according to their ages.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

If you are in need of assistance with school supplies, please text Juanita Crittenden (256-426-3316). Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation to help with supplies, you may give to Juanita Crittenden or Jon Canterbury by Sunday, July 31^st.

CONGRATULATIONS

Our congratulations to Ed and Nancy Jackson, who celebrated their 56^th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 23^rd. Thank you for your example to all of us.

PLEASE SEND A CARD

Randall and Amelia Biser (shut-ins) will be celebrating their birthdays this week – Randall – Thursday, July 28^th, and Amelia – Friday, July 29^th. Please send cards to them at 1309 Hiwan Trail, Huntsville, Alabama 35802.

SUNDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS (9:00 AM)

Summer Term: June 26 through August 28

1.   Spiritual Vision for Life (Family Life Center)

2.   Women’s Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)

WEDNESDAY ADULT GATHERINGS (7:00 PM)

Summer Term: June 15 through August 24

1.   Designed for Happiness – The Beatitudes: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12) (Family Life Center; Teacher: Allen Wright)

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

Please Note: This class is being recorded. You can access it by going to the centralfamily.org website and it will be under the "Media" tab.

2.   Practicing Personal Bible Study (Library; Facilitator: Gregg Rigney)

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

SUNDAY ASSEMBLY (10:15 AM)

Spiritual Vision for Life: June 26 through August 28

As Christians, we are called to “live by faith, not by sight” and to “regard no one from a worldly point of view” (2 Corinthians 5:7, 16). So, do we see things the way the world sees them, or do we see things from a spiritual point of view? In this series, speakers will present lessons on several topics to help us think spiritually and see spiritually.

Week	Date	Topic	Speaker
6	July 31	Spiritual Vision for Money and Possessions	Chad Dickey
7	August 7	Spiritual Vision for Marriage and Family	Larry Rice
8	August 14	Spiritual Vision for Work, Retirement, Entertainment	Steve Lowery
9	August 21	Spiritual Vision for the Church	Jack Gibbs
10	August 28	Spiritual Vision for Our Total Life	Tom Reynolds

MEN TO SERVE – JULY

Chair Set-Up – Joel Moore’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – Yocus Jones’ Team

ACTIVITIES

July

29

Everyone – Open Gym Night (7:00 pm)