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March 23, 2022
Lorraine
Baker: “God bless all my children.”
Jim Blue: “With the first day of Spring coming
tomorrow (March 21st) – let us renew our relationship with our Lord
God!! Amen. Have a blessed day!”
Follin
Clark: “Prayers that my grandmother’s new chemo
will have only minor and manageable side effects.”
Arzell
Flint: “I thank God for Central Church of Christ –
for the love they have shown me. Amen.”
Barbara
Hammer (former member): “Update on my son, Michael
Hammer (former member). He saw the retina specialist on Thursday and was assured that he does not have melanoma on his retina but
does have a bleeding freckle which needs removal. This will be
done soon. Request to leave him on the prayer list. I will keep you informed.
Thanks. I love Central.”
Terri
Jones: “Pray for my family’s walk with God – that
we all put God 1st in all we do.”
John Kuhn
Family: “Safe travels for Rose, Riley,
and Julia back to Harding.” (Update: They arrived safely.)
Kevin
Prempeh: “Pray for Listia Lyons’ heart
surgery this week. Also, for the increasing of faith in all of God’s believers
in these days.”
Tom
Reynolds and Chip Jones Family: “Please pray for the family of Justin
Paul Parker in the passing of his mother, Debbie Parker, this past
Thursday. Justin went through His Way a few
years ago and is a former member.” (See arrangements below.)
Reynolds: “Please pray for Lisa Cooper’s
uncle, Lowell Shirley. He is in hospital with COVID pneumonia and has
now had a heart attack. Pray for healing. Also, pray for comfort for her Aunt
Ronnie – lots of family loss. Also, pray Regina
Ralston will be able to get into the clinical trial the doctor found and
that it will heal her.”
Jason
Sampson: “Please pray for healing; my father had
surgery yesterday (Saturday, March 19th) and is still in the
hospital.
Allen and
Julia Wright: “Julia’s nephew fell and has severe
brain damage. He has been placed in palliative care.”
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 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 following:
·
The
family of our sweet brother, Bill Townsley, who passed away Wednesday,
March 16th. His funeral was Sunday, March 20th. Please
continue to keep his beautiful wife, Sheril, in your prayers.
·
Justin Parker (former member) and his family in the passing of his mother, Deborah Parker, Thursday, March 17th.
Visitation will be tomorrow (March 24st) at
the New Hope Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Her funeral will be Friday,
March 25th, at the Lincoln Church of Christ at 1:00 p.m.
·
Savannah
Ricketts and her family in the
death of her father, Damian Ricketts, Saturday, March 19th.
The family will receive friends tonight (March 23rd) from 6:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. at Spry Funeral Home. Cards can be sent to
Savannah at 1689 Charity Lane, Hazel Green, AL 35750.
·
The family of Sid
Smith (former
member), who passed away Sunday, March 20th. His visitation will be
tomorrow (March 24th) from 10:00 a.m. till noon at the Mayfair
Church of Christ, with his funeral following. Burial will be at Maple Hill
Cemetery. Cards can be sent to his wife, Patty
Smith, 1106
Randolph, Huntsville, AL 35801.
SONRISERS’
CANCELED TOMORROW
Sonrisers has been cancelled for tomorrow (March 24th) so
people will be free to attend Sid
Smith’s visitation
and/or funeral if they choose. Sonrisers will resume next week
(Thursday, March 31st) with Jack
Gibbs
teaching and pizza for lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Steve
Lowery.
PARKING
In
recent weeks, our attendance at all our assemblies has been on the increase.
This past Sunday our attendance was back to almost pre-Covid levels. This is a
very encouraging sign that the Central family desires to be with one another.
With the increased numbers an old familiar problem comes up and that is the
parking situation. We would offer the following suggestions to help alleviate
the problem. 1) Be considerate of our senior and handicapped members.
Handicapped parking is available on the East side the Gym (glass doors) and
there are several slots for seniors by the Kitchen
door. 2) Park in the perimeter spaces where possible. 3) Use the new parking
garage. You can use the Lincoln Street or Greene Street entrance and walk down
the alley to the Gym. Garage parking is free on Sunday. Thank you for your support
and help.
EASTER
GATHERING
The
Timberland Trace LIFE Talk has celebrated Easter together for many years. This year we are celebrating here at the
building and would like to invite anyone who would like to join us for an
Easter Potluck. Please bring a dish to share and filled eggs if you would like
for your kids to join in on an egg hunt. Our kids who are "too old"
for the egg hunt usually play board games so if that is more your speed come
join them. This has become a favorite annual event for us, and we would like to
share it with the rest of our family.
April 17,
2022
12:00 – 5:00
pm
If you
have any questions please contact: Suzie
Nance, Brenda
Wade or Carrie
Wisehart.
Couples
Shower
Honoring
Emma Eads
and Caleb Sanders
THIS Sunday, March 27, 2022
2:00-3:30 PM
Central Church of Christ
407 Clinton Avenue East – Huntsville, AL 35801
Registered
at Bed Bath and Beyond, Target, and WalMart.
THE
ETWAROOS ARE COMING THIS SUMMER!
Cheryl and Kishore Etwaroo, our
missionaries in Guyana, South America, plan to arrive the evening of June 13th
and depart on July 5th. They fly into Birmingham and will be
sleeping at the Ditto’s house. When they leave Huntsville, they will be driven to the Felton’s house in Greenville, NC.
From Greenville, they plan to visit family in New York, then fly back to
Guyana. A “Sign-Up” calendar will be posted in the
fellowship area on Wednesday, March 30th. For more information,
contact Ed Ditto.
SUNDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS – SPRING 2022
March 6 through May 22
1.
The Story of Redemption (Family Life Center;
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 before 10 am in order
to move chairs into place for the large assembly which begins at 10:15 am.
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 – 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)
The Christian church began in a provincial
backwater and was led
by people with no power, wealth, or status. Because the same Jesus and Spirit
reside in us, we too can influence a decaying society without relying on laws,
endowments, or viral movements.
Ladies,
join us Wednesdays this Spring at 7 pm, in person or via Zoom, as we study the
acts of Jesus and the Spirit as they guide ordinary people in establishing a
Godly community. You can join us in person in the library, or you can
participate via Zoom by clicking the link in each week's bulletin.
During
the week, each of us will use the Bible study method we find most suitable and
on Wednesdays we will share what we learned from the assigned reading. If
you are interested in participating, please call or email Pat Canterbury and
Juanita Crittenden at the church office to have your name added to the email
list. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09
2. Growing
in Personal Bible Study (Family Life Center; Teacher: Gregg Rigney)
Many
Christians feel the need for more intentional personal Bible study, but do not
know how to begin. This quarter we will explore ways to read Scripture more
carefully, better interpret the text, and make robust applications to our
personal circumstances. Wherever you are in your Christian walk, we welcome you
to join us as we work together to improve our understanding of and faithfulness
to God’s story. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09
3. 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!
SUNDAY
MORNING ASSEMBLY SERIES
THE
KINGDOM OF GOD
When
religious words are used frequently, they can begin to
lose their meaning by becoming too familiar. The word “Gospel” is no exception.
In our upcoming 5-week series entitled The Kingdom of God, we’re
going to unpack not just the basic meaning of the word “Gospel” but also its
implications for Christians and non-Christians alike. Why is the Gospel
considered good news? Why should I care? And even more so, why should I share
it with others?
Join
your Central Family as we explore this simple yet profound phrase and learn how
it shapes every aspect of our lives.
March 27 – The Sufferings of Christ – Rodney
Keeton
April 3 – The Blessings of Christ – Rondell
Crittenden
April 10 – The Community of Christ – Jim
Norville and Gerry Binford
April 17 – The Cross and Resurrection of Christ
– Allen Wright
SENIOR
SUNDAY
Central’s
Senior Sunday will be April 24th. We want to honor
ALL those graduating from high school and college this year. Graduates, please fill out your form and
turn it back into the office or email everything to pat(-at-)centralfamily.org
along with a digital picture (jpg or
img)
of yourself by Wednesday, April 13th!!! If you know of anyone at
Central who is graduating in 2022, please let the office know.
Those we know are:
High
School: Caleb
Arnold, Nechiah Green, Carlos Keeton, Jordan Palmer, Christopher Wade, and
Alison Wisehart.
College: Brandon
Crittenden, Cameron Crittenden, Brandon Smith, and Daniel Wisehart
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
Mar |
25 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
27 |
Jack ‘n Jill Wedding
Showering Honoring Emma Eads & Caleb Sanders (2:00-3:30 pm See
invitation.) |
|
29 |
Ladies’ Class – Arrival
and Fellowship 10:00 am; Bible Study 10:15 am |
Apr |
1 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
1-3 |
Teens’ Spring Retreat |
|
5 |
Ladies’ Class – Arrival
and Fellowship 10:00 am; Bible Study 10:15 am |
|
8-10 |
College’s Spring Retreat |
|
12 |
Ladies’ Class – Arrival
and Fellowship 10:00 am; Bible Study 10:15 am |
|
14-17 |
11th-12th
graders – Spring
Sing |
|
19 |
Ladies’ Class – Arrival
and Fellowship 10:00 am; Bible Study 10:15 am |
|
24 |
Senior
Sunday (during morning assembly) |
|
26 |
Ladies’ Class – Arrival
and Fellowship 10:00 am; Bible Study 10:15 am |
MEN TO SERVE – MARCH
Chair
Set-Up – Joel Moore’s Team
Counting
– Alan Moore’s Team
Ushering
– Yocus Jones’ Team