DECEMBER 9, 2020

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of a new brother and sister. Bryan Snell, a resident at His Way, was baptized Wednesday, December 2^nd, and wishes to work and fellowship with us at Central. Stacey Ramos, who has been studying with Kara Cornelius, was immersed Sunday, December 6^th. Please welcome and encourage our newest brother and sister.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Kyearia Booker: “In need of prayer for my family due to the loss of a loved one and prayer for all of the students this ending semester.”

•  Juanita Crittenden: “Please continue to keep my sister, Claudette, in your prayers as she will begin chemo on December 10.”

•  Please keep James Hall in your prayers as he has tested positive for COVID.

•  Sandra James: “I just found out my sister, Mamie Lewis, and her entire group home have COVID.  Please pray for a mild case and speedy recovery. Thanks!"

•  Please keep Tim Lewis in your prayers as he had surgery yesterday in Birmingham. He hopes to be able to go home today.

•  Dana Mercier: “1) Please pray for my brother, Jimmy, and all the family. Jimmy’s 26-year-old son, Josh, was shot and killed in Malden, Mass. last week and needs our prayers, especially Jimmy. 2) Bill Wallace, while helping me rebuild my shed, cut off the end of his thumb.”

•  Grant Ralph: “My sister, April, is still struggling with COVID; plus, my cousin, Everett, who lives close to Nashville is almost always in extreme pain because of his neck being injured since he was a teenager. He also struggles with extreme headaches that are worse than migraines due to his neck injuries.”

•  Reynolds: “Please pray for recovery for Tony Combs, husband of Selwyn’s friend, Dorae. They found the source of his pain (epidural abscess) and had to do more surgery. His condition is very fragile.”

•  Wiseharts: ““Requesting prayers for the family of one of Ali's friends. They have many complicated health issues and are now dealing with both COVID and the flu. Please pray that God will guard their hearts while their bodies are weak. Thank you.”

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, James Hall, Sally Mans, Jeff Norville, Dean Oden, Johnny Powell, and Bill & Sherill Townsley.

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Jessica Ogle (2/4), Allison Goad (2/7), Caroline Lowery (3/16), and Anna Mosley (5/17).

• 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 Bennie and Dorothea Thompson, who are the proud grandparents of a girl. Amelia Grace, daughter of BJ and Megan Thompson, was born Tuesday, December 8^th, weighing 8 pounds.

CENTRAL ADULT WEDNESDAY NIGHT ONLINE CLASSES

December 9 through December 23 – Wednesdays at 7 pm

Delighting in God’s Word

Is reading the Bible easy or hard for you? Do you read the Bible because you feel like you should or because you enjoy it? If asked to be candid, a number of Christians might confess reading the Bible more out of a sense of obligation than out of a sense of privilege. So how does one get out of a rut? How can one start off the year seeking God through His word with heart, mind, soul, and strength?

During December, the adult midweek class will explore what it means to delight in God's word. We'll hear from fellow Christians about their favorite Scriptures and what gets them fired up about God's word. We'll hear from one another about practical things we can do to approach God's word.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to enter 2021 encouraged to encounter God through the Scriptures!

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82984842232?pwd=VzY4Um04MHk5M2JNK1BaR0lmQ2xmdz09

ANGEL TREE

A BIG thank you to everyone who took an Angel. Please remember to bring your wrapped gifts with the Angel attached and place them on the table in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, December 13^th. If you have any questions, please contact Juanita.

NOTE FROM FRITZ NELSON

Dear Church Family,

“Thy will be done on earth as is in Heaven.” I pray this each day and know that soon I will leave this earth. That is wonderful for me, but for my children and grandchildren I am disappointed at what they will experience as this earth seems to be going away from what God wants. I’ll continue praying with the hope there will be change for the better.                                                                                                                                                                         Your Brother in Christ,

Fritz

TEEN NEWS

•  Saturday, December 12^th – Senior High Holiday Party at the Teen House – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Bring a $5 Dirty Santa Gift.

•  Sunday, December 13^th – Cookie Day for All Teens – 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.