April 27, 2022

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of three new brothers. Tim Davis was baptized Sunday, April 17^th, and Jeremiah Okubunye and Etienne Thomas were baptized on Tuesday, April 19^th. All of these brothers are residents at His Way. Please welcome and encourage them.

WELCOME

Trinity Carlile met with the elders Sunday, April 17^th, stating she would like to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know her.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Lorraine Baker: “God bless my whole family. Please pray for Charles Sparkman.”

•  Garrett and Karin Bell: “We want to say a special thank you to the brothers and sister who have been praying for us, and we are thankful to announce that baby Bell is coming in November!!!”

•  Jim Blue: “The love of helping others is one of the greatest gifts that God ever gave us. Consider what you can do for others today. The blessings you will receive will be bountiful. Amen.”

•  Dittos: “Pray for Darrell Brown who has heart surgery early tomorrow morning (Monday, April 25^th). Also, Deborah Brown, who is recovering from surgery.” (Update: Darrell is in room 651 at Huntsville Hospital after his successful surgery. Deborah is now at home after her surgery. Please continue to keep both Darrell and Deborah in your prayers.)

•  Arzell Flint: “Pray for me for strength, concerning my mother. She is going to a nursing home. I thank God; He knows best.”

•  Melanie Gipson: “Pray for me and David in financial ways. That we make wise decisions.”

•  Nikki Holley: “Please pray for my brother-in-law, who is ill and does not have a diagnosis. Please pray they find out what’s wrong.”

•  Bill Kuhn: “Ron Robb, a dear friend for many years, called this morning asking for prayers. He is in great pain and needs physical healing and peace.”

•  John Kuhn Family: “Continued prayers for Mindy Sims, as she struggles with cancer.”

•  Kat Nambo: “Please pray for Tonino’ eldest sister, Nereyda, who was admitted to the hospital this week.”

•  Tim Robinson: “My uncle, James Walker, is having complications to diabetes and may have to have his legs amputated.”

•  Doris Smith: Update on her cousin’s son’s surgery – “Luke made it through the surgery and the doctor was optimistic that he got all the cancer.”

•  Herb Underwood is recuperating at home after having foot surgery Friday, April 22^nd. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Sarah Phillips (5/5), Mishaella Ryans (7/7), Breanna Baucum (7/13), and Karin Bell (11/3).

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Deborah Brown, Jamie Cole, Barbara Hopkins, Clyde Jones, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, LaVonne Norville, Sheril Townsley, and Herb Underwood

•  Our Missionaries: Denisovs & Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana), Carlos & Linda Eguizabal (Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)

YOU ARE INVITED

Couples Shower

HONORING

Jamie Kuhn and Reid McNabb

Sunday, May 1^st, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Amazon Home Depot and Target

Baby Boy Shower

IN HONOR OF

Adam & Breanna Baucum

Sunday, May 15^th, 2-3:30 PM

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Babylist.com

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) – In person or Zoom

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

2.      Growing in Personal Bible Study (Family Life Center; Teacher: Gregg Rigney) – In person or Zoom

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

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

THE HOLY SPIRIT SERIES – May 1 – 22

•  May 1 – We’re Not Alone – Mike Lowery

•  May 8 – The Holy Spirit: Who, What, When, Where, How? – Mike Lowery

•  May 15 – Testing the Spirits – Ed Ditto

•  May 22 – Grieving the Holy Spirit – Gerry Binford

THE ETWAROOS ARE COMING THIS SUMMER!

Cheryl and Kishore Etwaroo, our missionaries in Guyana, South America, plan to arrive the evening of June 13^th and depart on July 5^th. A “Sign-Up” calendar is posted in the fellowship area. For more information, contact Ed Ditto.

PICTURE DAYS FOR DIRECTORY BOARD

It's time to update your family picture for our directory! New pictures will be taken this Sunday, May 1^st. Please make your way down to room next to the library/across from the nursery. You may come BEFORE class (starting at 8:30 a.m.), between class and assembly, or after assembly to take your family photo.

WEEK TWO OF OUR PRAYING AND FASTING TOGETHER

This week please read Psalm 121 and pray through it, asking God to guide us as we learn to pray like the psalmist. Also please dedicate one day this week to fast. During the fast, focus on the following three specific ideas:

1.   Recognize our need for God is greater than the need for anything else (food, cell phones, social media, or whatever else we depend on daily).

2.   Ask God to guide us in our own spiritual growth along with the growth of our family and others.

3.   Pray for the leaders at Central and for the Holy Spirit to guide them in the future direction of the church.

ACTIVITIES

May	1	Picture Day (See article.)
		Couples Shower Honoring Jamie Kuhn and Reid McNabb (See invitation. 2-3:30 pm)
	12	Happy Times Program (7:00 pm)
	15	Baby Shower Honoring Adam and Breanna Baucum (See invitation. 2:00-3:30 pm)
	22	Make-Up Picture Day
June	5-10	Handsfree Workcamp
	5	Central Meal Together (5:30pm)
	13-5	Etwaroo Visits at Central (See article.)
	17-20	Jr. High Impact
	20-25	Sr. High Impact

MEN TO SERVE – MAY

Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team

Counting – Matt McCauley’s Team

Ushering – James Ryans’ Team