JANUARY 2, 2020
REJOICE
We rejoice with the angels over the birth of a new brother. Bryce
Kuykendall, who has been studying with the Nances and Guthries,
was baptized Monday, December 23rd. Please keep Bryce in your
prayers as he is overseas and will return in March.
THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL
Ø
Dana Conant, one of our visitors, is in Huntsville Hospital, Room 560.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Ø Debra Beaird: “Dana Conant – Hospitalized with
COPD, etc., etc. Phyllis and Fred Vanderburg
– death of 57 years old son, Rex; Michael Vanderburg – death of brother, Rex; Chris Vanderburg and children – death of husband/father, Rex; Steve and Ann Vanderburg, Brittany and Skyler – death of
brother/brother-in-law/uncle.” (Update: Dana
is in Huntsville Hospital, Room 560.)
Ø Trevvor and
Stephanie Clark: “We are
thrilled to announce that we are expecting our fourth child in early July!
Please pray for our family as everyone gets used to the idea of a new addition
and as we seek wisdom concerning purchasing a new house for our growing family.”
Ø Cornelius: “Prayers for healing for Shirley and Jerrell Stephens who are both ill.”
Ø The Guthries: “Praise God for the baptism of our friend, Bryce Kuykendall, last week. He has
been visiting Central for the past year and a half and also attending the Nances’ LIFE Talk.”
Ø Lilli
Karlin: “Please pray
for Andrew Dixon (my son) – for healing
of a mass in his head around his pituitary gland.”
Ø Jamie Kuhn: “Please lift up everyone as we enter into this New Year
that we may grow closer to God. I pray especially for myself that I may throw
off all that so easily entangles and may run the race set before me. Please
also pray that we can all carry forward the wonderful messages and scriptures
from this incredible Journey. Thank
you to all who contributed our efforts to make this Journey possible.”
Ø John Kuhn
Family: “Continued
prayers for wisdom and direction regarding our next best step with Sarah in managing educational
difficulties. Prayers for healing of friend, Mindy Sims, dealing with cancer and Lois Hewlett, who is
struggling with come complications after recent surgery.”
Ø Joel Moore: “Pray for Dana
Conant. He is in Huntsville Hospital. He is very sick.” (Update: Dana is still in Huntsville Hospital,
Room 560.)
Ø Michael
Nance: “Thanks be to
God for my family and the visiting Harding students. We are blessed!”
Ø Don and
Janice Phillips: “Please pray
for our friends, Eileen and Doyle in
this troubled time of their lives.”
Ø Brandon Sherrill: “Please keep Rachael
and the kids in your prayers. We have had a lingering cough and cold that
will not seem to go away. I know there are others in our church family that are
sick as well. We pray we can all get through the sickness soon.”
Ø Wiseharts: “Michael Turnipseed’s
grandmother had a stroke on December 26. Please pray for healing, comfort and
peace for the whole family.”
Ø Our
Shut-ins: Cindy Anderson, Lorraine
Baker, Jamie Cole, James Hall, Barbara Hopkins, Martha Jones, Sally Mans, Johnny Powell, Louis Teague, and Bill &
Sherill Townsley.
Ø Mother-In-Waiting:
Amanda Coleman (6/12), Rachael
Sherrill (6/13), and Stephanie Clark (7/10)
Ø 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 Eads Family in the
passing of Sonja’s step-father, Wes Rager, Monday, December 30th.
His visitation is tonight at the Limestone Chapel on Hwy. 31 in Athens from
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. His funeral will be tomorrow at the same place at 1:00 p.m.
THANK
YOU
Thank you for your loving support after my
father’s death. Your support was deeply felt. Please continue to pray for our
family as we adjust to life without Dad.
Tom Reynolds
CONGRATULATIONS
Our congratulations to Gail Jones (proud grandmother) and Clyde
Jones (proud great-grandfather) of a boy. Alexander Mark Ehsani was
born Monday, December 20th, weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces.
FAMILY
VACATION RETREAT
JANUARY 17TH – 20TH,
2020
The campus ministry's annual Family Vacation Retreat in Panama City
Beach is here again. This year's theme is SHOOK, Shaken by God, Shaking
the World. As last year, those Central teens who are juniors and
seniors are also invited to join and the campus ministry will help sponsor
those that want to go. There will be special classes designed for them. Rodney,
our youth minister, will be going with the teens. We really hope this will
be well attended by our teens and college. The cost is $80 per
person. Note that cash will also need to be taken to cover meals. The
deadline for signing up for the trip is January 10. There will be a meeting
on Thursday, January 16, at 7:00 at the building for all those going. Trip
information will be discussed and needed forms will be filled out. If you
have any questions, interested in going, or interested in helping someone to go
that is financially unable, please contact Gerry Binford (256-508-9407).
MEAL
PREPARATIONS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
The sign-up list to
prepare meals for the college ministry at their FNLs (Friday Night Live)
is posted inside of the kitchen area. LIFE Talks or individuals, please sign
up. Thanks. Any questions contact Carla Campbell (256-882-6449).
HELP NEEDED
Servants are needed to
serve in the Nursery during Sunday Assemblies. A new signup sheet has been
posted outside the nursery or contact Cathy
Farless at 256-509-3541 (text or voice) if you are willing to help.
COMING SOON! SAVE THE
DATE!
2020 Central
Marriage Retreat
Join us at the Central
building and enjoy time connecting with other couples while strengthening your
marriage.
Theme: Making Our Marriage A Light For Jesus
Date/Location: February 7th – 9th at Central Church building
Speakers: Robert and Stella Wilson – Family Dynamics Institute, Atlanta
Registration:
NOW—mid-January
Suggested donation: $65 per couple to cover speakers and retreat expenses. Donations not
required but appreciated. Assistance by providing scholarship money will be
appreciated.
Lunch Provided: Saturday, February 8th
Childcare: If
possible, please make other arrangements for childcare and utilize in- house
childcare only as a back-up plan.
SERVANTS NEEDED!
To everyone who helped with Communion Preparation
this past year, THANK YOU!
The list for signing up for 2020 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.
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JANUARY TEAM
SERVANTS
Ushers—James
Ryans’ Team
Counting—Larry
Rice’s Team
Nursery—Kim Story
ACTIVITIES
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Jan |
2 |
Devotional and Classes (6:30 pm See
article.) |
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5 |
Teen Time (5:30-7:30 pm) |
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9 |
Sonrisers LIFE Talk (10:30 am) |
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10 |
College – Game Night |
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12 |
Teen Time (5:30-7:30 pm) |
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16 |
Family Vacation Meeting (7:00 p.m. See
Article.) |
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17-20 |
College – Family Vacation (See article.) |
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19 |
HUGS (during morning assembly) |
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Teen Time (5:30-7:30 pm) |
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23 |
A&M Door-Knocking |
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24 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
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26 |
Teen Time (5:30-7:30 pm) |
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27 |
UAH Flyer Handout (6:30 pm) |
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31 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
MEN TO SERVE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
Communion
Thoughts: Chip Jones
Prayer: Richard
Brown