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January 12, 2022
We
rejoice with the angels over the birth of a new brother. Shane Whelchel,
who is resident at His Way, was baptized Wednesday, January 5th.
Please welcome and encourage him.
PRAYERS
REQUESTS
Canterburys:
“Please pray for Jon’s cousin, Melissa Jordan, who is in
Crestwood Hospital. She had back surgery December 28th. That procedure went as planned with no issues but had
complication afterwards.”
Bill
and Carol Kuhn:
“Please pray for students returning to college – safe trip and success and
spiritual strength.”
John
Kuhn Family:
“Thankful for Jamie’s recovery.”
Daniel
Lewis: “Prayers for the Evans
family. Dave Evans (coworker’s husband) has ALS and is expected to
begin Hospice care soon. Pray for comfort for Dave, Carol and their
family as they enter this phase of his disease.”
Michael
and Marjie Nance:
“Please pray for a good upcoming semester for all students (especially college
and high school students).”
Tom
and Selwyn Reynolds:
“Please pray for the family of Paul Farley, former Way resident. Paul
passed away this week.”
Peter
Romine: “Seeking God’s wisdom for
my path forward to be a better husband and father.”
Mothers-In-Waiting: Stephany Moore
(3/5), Jessica Ogle (4/20), Rachael Sherrill (4/11), Sarah Goad Phillips (5/5),
and Mishaella Ryans (7/7)
Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Clyde
Jones, Jamie Kuhn, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, Bill & Sheril Townsley,
and Sue Underwood.
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 Nathan and Deborah Brown, who are the proud
grandparents of a boy. Noah Gerald Brown was born December 13th,
weighing 8 pounds. Noah’s parents are James and Roxi. Noah
is their 4th grandchild.
We
also congratulate Wade and Emilie Porter, who are the proud parents of a
boy. Levi Wade Porter made his arrival Wednesday night, January 5th,
weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Mike and Lora Porter and Aunt
Loran, who are excited about his arrival. The Porters appreciate
everyone’s thoughts and prayers as they begin this new chapter as a family of
three.
THANK
YOU
I would like to thank my Central
family for the prayers, love and comfort they have given me during the passing
of my paw Don. Also, a huge thank you for the beautiful plant.
Love you lots,
Kyearia Booker
ALL ARE INVITED
All are
invited to join in celebrating
the upcoming
birth of
Kyle and
Stephany Moore’s baby girl!
Sunday, January
16
2:00-3:30 PM
Central
Church of Christ
They are registered at
Amazon and Target.
2022 Central Marriage Retreat
Join us at the Joe Wheeler State Park in 2022 and enjoy
time connecting with other couples while strengthening your marriage.
Theme: We Are in This Together – Couple, Family, Church, God
Date/Location: Feb 11 – 12 at
Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge
Speakers: Well Known
Speakers
Registration: Ends THIS
COMING SUNDAY, JANUARY 16.
Suggested
donation: $100 per couple (Donations not
required but appreciated.) Assistance by providing scholarship money will be
appreciated.
All meals are on your own.
JONAH SERIES – NOTE FROM ALLEN
WRIGHT
I
was happy to hear from several who had read and thought about Jonah
1. Thanks for your feedback (personally, texts, on the Central family Facebook)
and thank you for reading ahead. This week we are going to look at Jonah
chapter 2. It's a prayer that Jonah composed while in the giant fish. (I'm
sure he wrote it down after he got out not while he was in!). Often people
get wrapped around Jonah in the fish and how he survived. But the bigger
question concerns what was going on inside Jonah, not inside the fish. Jonah's
prayer is a reflection on the changes that happened to him after he reflected
on his rebellion. Read over the chapter, a short 10 verses and meditate on
it. Is there a key word? Right now (Monday) I'm seeing one, but I haven't
thought about it enough. What can we learn and apply from this prayer? –
Allen
MINISTRY TRAINING
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL ADULTS AND STUDENTS!!
**If you are a
parent of elementary age children this is extremely valuable as well.
STUDENT MINISTRY
WORKSHOP
We have the
opportunity to hear from a doctorate level youth ministry friend of Rodney
Keeton.
Dave Blanchad is in pursuit of a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Seminary
and will be presenting two sessions on Adolescent Development and Its' Connection
to Ministry to Children and Teens.
During the workshop,
Dave will share with us some fundamentals about adolescent development
and then walk us through thinking critically about those things within our own
families and our ministry opportunities at Central. This experience will allow
us to think together about what our students need most and how to provide it
for them together. Please make plans to attend!
FRIDAY, January 28th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Teen Room)
DINNER PROVIDED
SATURDAY 29th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Teen Room)
(Please stay so Dave can get his surveys completed.)
SUNDAY 30th Class Time (9:00 – 10:00 a.m.) in Teen Room
Dave will share with the Teen Class.
2022 SIGN UP
FOR COMMUNION PREPARATION
The
communion preparation list for signing up for a month in 2022 is posted in the
kitchen. This is one of those behind-the-scenes acts-of-service that is
appreciated by everyone. Questions – contact Jim Phillips 256-417-8202.
WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS – WINTER 2022
January
5 through March 2
1. Generational Discipleship (Room 200; Leader:
Daniel Alavi)
The
Church in the West is facing a steep decline, yet the Body of Christ worldwide
is thriving like never before. The center of Christianity is slowly moving
towards the Global South, into areas and people groups where the church has
virtually no major denominational leanings, no governmental recognition or
legitimacy, no bank accounts, no 501c3s, no Bible Schools or seminaries, and no
assets, properties, or buildings. In spite of this, hundreds of churches are
being planted, thousands of disciples are being made, and millions are being
baptized into the name of Jesus!
2. God’s Promises Fulfilled in the Gospel
According to Matthew (FLC; Leader: Loren Wisehart)
In the
Old Testament, God made some amazing promises to people like Abraham, Israel,
and David. These promises established how God related with His people for
centuries. In the New Testament, one of the things that distinguishes Matthew’s
biography of Jesus from other similar accounts is how from cover to cover, he
demonstrates how Jesus fulfills these promises. In this short overview of the
Gospel According to Matthew, we will examine how Jesus fulfills these promises
and explore how they remain relevant for our lives today. This class can either
be in-person or join in on Zoom. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09
SUNDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS – WINTER TERM 2022
January 2 through February 27
1. The Story of Redemption (Gymnasium;
Coordinator: Loren Wisehart)
This
series presents the biblical account of the human problem, salvation, and a new
life in Jesus Christ. Beginning with creation, the class follows the “big
picture” storyline of the Bible as it finds meaning and completion in Jesus.
Each
week, participants are invited to arrive early for fellowship. Upon entering
the gymnasium, participants will be assisted in finding a small group. After a
call to order and welcome, all groups will watch a 5–10-minute video. Once the
video is done, groups will read a Bible passage related to the video, discuss
questions, and pray for one another. Groups will wrap up at 9:45 a.m. in order
to move chairs into place for the large assembly which begins at 10:15 am. Zoom
link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83086751743?pwd=RjNTYVR3QXNUUDRXYUxtN25VRmM0QT09
The
topic and text for Sunday, January 16th: Jesus Calls the
Disciples at the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 4:18-25)
2. Women’s Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue
Underwood and Kim Story)
This
class provides Bible-based content in a LIFE Talk setting and is set up to
minister to women who are the head of their household and women whose husbands
are not Christians. Women of all ages and situations are welcome who wish to
participate in this ministry. The class is generally organized to alternate
between Old Testament and New Testament books, topics, and ideas. However,
prayer and sharing are also integral parts of the class. As participants begin
to apply the teaching to their own lives, they are invited to openly share
burdens with one another. This is so that others who have
walked
that path previously can share their own experience and wisdom in how to face
that situation faithfully. While two ladies provide the
principal
oversight for the class, a number of ladies from within the class will be encouraged
to lead individual sessions, usually a week or two at a time.
DIRECTORY UPDATES
Selah Thompson Koger’s
new address is 191 Cherry Laurel Drive, Hazel Green, Alabama 35750.
Nathanael Wade’s new
address is 200 Mill Keys Rd, Hazel Green, Alabama 35750.
Louise Williams’ new
email address is louisew609(-at-)gmail.com
ACTIVITIES
Jan |
16 |
End
Registration for Marrieds’ Retreat |
|
|
Baby Girl Shower Honoring Stephany and Kyle Moore (2:00-3:30 pm) |
|
28-30 |
Student
Ministry Workshop (See times in announcement) |
Feb |
11-12 |
Marrieds’ Retreat at Joe Wheeler State Park |
|
18-20 |
Senior
High – Winterfest |
|
20 |
Wedding Shower Honoring Libby Newman and Jacob Jackson (2:00-3:30 pm) |
|
27 |
Baby Girl Shower Honoring Sarah Goad Phillips (2:00-3:30 pm) |
Mar |
6 |
Wedding
Shower Honoring William Ashburn and Emma Howell (2:00-3:30 pm) |
|
13 |
Daylight
Savings Tim Starts |
MEN
TO SERVE – JANUARY
Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team
Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team
Ushering – James Ryans’ Team