October 19, 2022

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Jim Blue: “A prayers of thanks to you, my Lord, for the opportunities you give me to serve the residents at His Way Recovery. The feelings of love that I receive are a cherished reward. Amen.”

•  Darrell Brown: “We are happy to announce that Jessica and I are married. We will still be having our ceremony March 19 at Central.”

•  Please keep Guy Brown, father of Nathan Brown, is now in rehab after having surgery for a broken hip. You may send cards to him at Nathan and Deborah Brown’s house (220 Sam Thomas Road, Harvest, AL 35749) and Nathan will take them to his dad. (Update: Mr. Brown fell again Monday night and fractured his humerus. He is in the Decatur Morgan Hospital.)

•  Lisa Cooper: “Please pray for my friend, Paula, who has COVID a long time and various other illnesses. She’s been sick with one thing after another for 2 years. In her despair she has started drinking again after 2 years of sobriety.”

•  Dittos: “Pray for marriages and relationships that we each behave in a godly way to each other.”

•  Please keep Betty Evans (former member) in your prayers. She is in ICU at the Madison Hospital. No visitors at this time. (Update: She is now off the ventilator.)

•  Nikki Holley: “Prayers for my children/family. Pray that they keep God at the forefront of their minds.”

•  Kathleen Lowery: “Monroe is one month old. We rejoice that he was moved to a step-down room. Specific prayers: 1) That he passes his swallowing tests so he can learn to take a bottle. 2) That he starts gaining weight. 3) For healing of his scars on his chest and abdomen.”

•  Jodi Moore is in Huntsville Hospital, Room 357.

•  Tim McKee is in the ICU at Crestwood Hospital on a ventilator. Please keep him and the family in your prayers. No visitors at this time.

•  Donna Phillips: “Pray for continued healing for Corey Sheaks.”

•  Tom and Selwyn Reynolds: “Please ask God to strengthen and encourage our brothers and sisters who live in places where they risk their lives to follow Jesus.”

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

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

THANK YOU

Thank you for your prayers during my hospital stay while in Colorado.

Louise Williams

LADIES’ EVENT – OCTOBER 22

TASTE AND SEE

Travel back to ancient Israel

through a sampling of sights and tastes.

See some of what God has chosen to preserve over time

as a testament to His activity through the ages!

Saturday, October 22

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Location: The Upper Room (Room 200)

Fellowship, Fun, and a sampling of slides

from Terri and Toshiko’s recent archeological tour of Israel!

We hope to see you there!

RECEPTION HONORING THE BINFORDS

Please join us Sunday, October 30^th, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

for a Come and Go Reception honoring

Gerry & Connie Binford and Rylan

at the Central Church of Christ Family Life Center

There will be a basket for you to place cards of appreciation for all their hard work throughout the years in the ministry at Central.

TRUNK OR TREAT

This year our Trunk or Treat event will be on Monday, October 31^st, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. We will need lots of help with the following:

1. Kitchen Helpers (We are providing hot dogs, chips, cookies, popcorn, and water.)
2. Meeters & Greeters
3. Lots of Candy – Need in case some of our cars run out.
4. Decorated Vehicles (Please note if you are decorating your vehicle, you are also providing candy to give out at your vehicle. You will also need to be here early in order to set up and be ready by 6:00.)

Everyone is invited to come and help in this event. Please be praying for the church and this outreach to our community.

If you have any questions or can fulfill one of these needed areas, please contact Rodney Keeton (256-520-9196).

CENTRAL PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS

“HARVEST BANQUET”

Roll out the red carpet for the Golden Age of Hollywood!

The cinematic celebration begins at 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 5^th

in the Family Life Center at Central Church of Christ.

If you so desire, dress in your red carpet glam

for this star-studded soiree.

RSVP by October 30^th to the church office at (256) 534-0382 or pat(-at-)centralfamily.org,

or stop by the sign-up table in the fellowship hall after Sunday assembly.

LADIES, YOU ARE INVITED!

Oh BABY

Ladies, please join us for a baby shower honoring

Marjie Nance

Sunday, November 13^th, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Amazon and Target

COMMUNION PREPARATION NEEDS HELP

If you could prepare the communion for December, please sign the list in the kitchen. Contact Jim Phillips for more information.

WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASSES (7:00 PM)

Fall Term: September 7 through November 30 (Thanksgiving Devo on Nov 23)

1.   1 & 2 Samuel (Family Life Center and Online; Teachers: Robert Wade and others)

In-person or Zoom.

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

2.   Romans, Part 1 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)

In-person or Zoom.

Zoom link:

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

ADULT SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

Fall Term: September 11 through November 27

1.   Redemption and New Creation (Family Life Center)

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

ASSEMBLY LESSON SERIES: THE CHARACTER OF GOD

Theme Scriptures: Genesis 1-3 and Exodus 34:6-7

Week	Date	Topic	Speaker
7	Oct 23	God is Full of Faithfulness	Tom Reynolds
8	Oct 30	God is Forgiving and Just	Tom Reynolds

MEN TO SERVE – OCTOBER

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Oct	21	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	21-23	Teen Fall Retreat
	22	Ladies – Taste and See (See article)
	25	Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study (10:00 am)
	28	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	30	Reception Honoring The Binford Family (2:00-3:30 pm See article.)
	31	Trunk or Treat (6:00-9:00 pm)
Nov	1	Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study (10:00 am)
	4	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	5	Harvest Banquet (11:30 am See article.)
	6	Daylight Savings Times Ends
		Teen Time (Teen House – 5:30-7:00 pm)
	8	Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study (10:00 am)
	11	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	13	Baby Shower Honoring Marjie and Michael Nance (2:00-3:30 pm)