February 20, 2022

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of a new sister. Tasha Acton, a client of ReDiscovery, was baptized Tuesday, February 1^st. She studied with Greta Ashburn and Charlotte Simmons. Please welcome and encourage her.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Pat Canterbury: “I would appreciate your prayers as I will be having back surgery (microdiscectomy) Wednesday, February 23^rd. Please pray for the doctor and that the surgery will be a total success with no complications and that I heal quickly.”

•  Please keep Edna Mitchell, mother of Arzell Flint, in your prayers. She is in Huntsville Hospital, Room 1816 with blood clots in her brain.

•  Dean and Sandy Oden request for prayers for their sister-in-law, Lorene Oden. Lorene's son, Eddie Oden, was in a car accident Tuesday night, February 15^th. He was transported to the hospital where he passed away. Please also pray for Eddie's brother and sister, Gary and Laurie.

•  Please continue to keep The Ralston in your prayers as Regina’s health declines. Cards may be sent to them at 868 Stinnett Ave., Madisonville, TN 37354.

•  Selwyn Reynolds: “Please pray for Jodi Moore. She is struggling with her speech and mental functions. She isn't sure if it's caused by her MS and can't get to her speech therapist until March. Please pray for improved ability, an early therapy appointment and the Lord's comfort during her struggles.”

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Rachael Sherrill (4/11), Jessica Ogle (4/20), Sarah Phillips (5/5), Mishaella Ryans (7/7) and Breanna Baucum (7/13).

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Clyde Jones, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, and Bill & 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:

 Kyle and Stephany Moore, who are the proud parents of a girl. Sophia Grace was born Monday, February 14^th, weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. Alan and Celia Moore (grandparents), Joel and Nolan (uncles) and great-fathers, Clyde Jones and Ted Moore and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins are eager to meet her.

Drue Wright in the birth of her 55^th great-grandchild. Eliza Lynne Wright, was born Monday, February 14^th, weighing 7 pounds 7.6 ounces. Eliza’s parents are Landen and Haley Wright and big brother – 2 years old Doyal. Eliza shares a birthday with her daddy and Great-Daddy Doyal.

Tim and Jimi Johnson, who are the proud grandparents of a girl. Charlotte Rae was born Thursday, February 17^th, weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Parents: Chris and Skadi Leder.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank you all for your prayers our Jon’s cousin, Melissa Jordan, and her granddaughter, Maggie Jack Bradley. Melissa was able to go home from rehab Tuesday, February 15^th, with Home Health coming for a month to help her. Maggie went back to Birmingham the same day to see the genetics team. They still do not have all the genetic testing reports back. Please continue to keep all of them in your prayers.                  

                                                                                          Love,

Jon and Pat Canterbury

YOU ARE INVITED

Couples Shower

Honoring

Libby Newman and Jacob Jackson

February 20, 2022

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Amazon and Target.

LADIES, YOU ARE INVITED!

Please join us for a Baby Shower

Sunday, February 27, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Honoring

Sarah Phillips

Registered at Babylist.

JACK AND JILL WEDDING SHOWER

Honoring

William Ashburn & Emma Howell

March 6^th

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Crate and Barrel, Target,

Amazon, and Williams Sonoma.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MEAL SIGN-UP

The sign-up list for those willing to prepare a meal for the college is posted in the kitchen. If you need more information, please contact Daniel Alavi.

NEW SERIES – THE HERE AND THE HEREAFTER

•  Feb 13 – Daniel Alavi – Heaven and Earth – See on YouTube if you were unable to hear this lesson last week.

•  Feb 20 – Tom Reynolds – The Tragic Afterlife

•  Feb 27 – Loren Wisehart – Glorious Afterlife

•  Mar 6 – Jim Norville – Jesus Is Coming Back, So Be Ready

•  Mar 13 – David Nance – Living in the Here and Hereafter

TUESDAY MORNING LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS

Ladies, please join us as we study together Human AND Holy on Tuesday mornings. 10:00-10:15 Fellowship and prayer requests, 10:15-11:15/30 study. We plan on meeting in the auditorium. (There is a ramp toward the auditorium front, accessible off the main hallway.) **Please enter the building through the front, Clinton Street door.**

UPDATE ON OUR GUYANA GROUP

Please continue to pray for Ed Ditto, Steve Lowery, and David Nance, who are encouraging those in Guyana. They will be returning Friday, February 25^th.

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, February 20^th, the topic and text will be A Ransom for Many (Matthew 22:20-28).

Sunday, February 27^th, the topic and text will be Seeing Jesus Clearly: The Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11).

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.

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

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.

ACTIVITIES

Feb	18-20	Senior High – Winterfest
	18-20	College – Guys’ & Girls’ Retreats
	20	Couples Wedding Shower Honoring Libby Newman & Jacob Jackson (2:00-3:30 pm See invitation.)
	25	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	27	Ladies Only – Baby Girl Shower Honoring Sarah Goad Phillips (2:00-3:30 pm See invitation)
Mar	4	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	6	Jack and Jill Wedding Shower Honoring William Ashburn & Emma Howell (2:00-3:30 pm See invitation.)
	11	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	13	Daylight Savings Time Begins
	25	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	27	Jack and Jill Wedding Showering Honoring Emma Eads & Caleb Sanders (2:00-3:30 pm)

MEN TO SERVE – FEBRUARY

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Matthew McCauley’s Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team