January 15, 2023
REJOICE
We rejoice with the angels over the birth of
a new brother. Levi Hard,
son of Tony
and Sarah Parker/
grandson of Chip
and Laura Jones,
was baptized Wednesday, January 11th.
WELCOME
The Mann Family
met with the elders saying that they wish to work and fellowship with us at
Central. Please get to know Gary and Jessica
and their three daughters, Julianna,
Adeline,
and Lucy,
and encourage them.
Also Ronnie Drain
(left) and Matt
McMurtrie (right), both residents
at His Way, expressed their desire to be part of the Central Family.
Please welcome and encourage them.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Ø
Pati Dobbs requests our prayers
for her upcoming surgery Friday, January 20th.
Ø
Please keep Linda Tyler in your prayers as she
recovers from knee surgery.
Ø Mothers-In-Waiting: Kat Nambo (2/2023), Allison Ledford (6/2023), and Samantha
Strachan Ajayi (6/2023)
Ø Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Randall Biser, Jamie
Cole, Fritz Nelson, Sheril Townsley, and Doug Wingard
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 Ed and Robbie Griffin and their family in the passing of Robbie’s father, Robert Crowe, Friday, January 6th.
His arrangements are at the Weatherford Moturary in Oak Ridge, Tennessee Friday, January 13th.
AGENDA FOR PRAISE AND HARMONY
WORKSHOP
Sunday,
January 16 9-10
a.m. – Teens and Up in FLC
10:15 a.m. – Assembly
YOU
ARE INVITED
Join us for a come
and go Wedding Shower
honoring
Michael
and Brittany Hammond
January 29, 2023 /
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Central church of
Christ
Registered at
Amazon.
2023 Marriage Retreat
Mutations of
Marriage
February 10 - 11, 2022
Speakers: Bennie and Tonya Wilkerson (of Simpson Street Church
of Christ, Atlanta, GA)
Registration: Now – January 29th Sundays in Fellowship Hall
Register online: https://forms.gle/TDLpeJJfcJVMqnxF9
Suggested donation: $65 per couple
Payments can be made online here:
A
NOTE TO THE BODY OF CHRIST AT CENTRAL FROM THE ELDERS WHO SERVE WITH YOU
Barrion
Palmer has served as deacon of the Preschool Ministry as well as that of
benevolence for many years here at Central. His work and leadership
have been a critical part of our body, and his work for the Lord is most
appreciated. Barrion has asked to step aside from these roles. The
elders and the body at large are very appreciative of the many good works he
has done, so many of which have borne good fruit. The elders would like to
encourage Central to reach out to Barrion and thank him for the good work he
has done.
The
roles filled by Barrion are very important at Central, and it would not be good
to leave them unfilled. For this reason, the elders are asking
everyone at Central to be in prayer and discussion about this. If you have
recommendations for those to serve in either of these roles, or if you yourself
would like to step up to one of these good works; please let one of the elders
know.
In
prayerful service to the Lord with you all,
The
elders
TUESDAY
MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study will
restart January 17. We
will continue our study of The Sermon on the Mount (a Jen Wilkin Bible study),
picking up with Secret Righteousness Mt. 6:1-18. Sisters, come join
us when you can, even if you missed part 1! We gather at 10:00 AM in Room 113,
begin our study at 10:15, and wrap up around 11:20/30. Childcare for 0-PreK4 is
provided.
SERVANTS
NEEDED!
The sign-up list for preparing the communion
is posted in the kitchen. Questions – contact Jim Phillips 256-417-8202.
COLLEGE – FNLs
There is a
sign-up list posted in the kitchen for those who would like to prepare food for
our Campus Ministry’s FNL. If your family or LIFE Talk is
preparing the meal for any of the weeks, they invite you to join them for the
entire evening if you can and get to know our college students.
CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED
There is a
new sign-up link for those willing to be a childcare worker during Sunday
assembly. We have 3 classrooms and 2 workers per classroom so we could use 6
people every week. Please contact Suzie Nance at drnance@hiwaay.net or 256-653-2508 to receive the link. Also, let her know if you are willing to fill
in as needed. Thanks!
Winter and Spring Terms:
January 1 through May 21
1. Paul’s
Guidance to the Corinthian Church (Family Life Center)
The series will pause on January 15 for a
session of the Praise and Harmony Workshop in the Family Life Center.
The remaining weeks will be circle-up discussion groups.
2. Women’s
Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)
Assembly
– January 8 through February 12 – “Looking in the Wrong Place”
|
Week |
Date |
Scripture |
Lesson |
Speakers |
|
2 |
Jan. 15 |
1 Cor. 1:1-17 |
Losing Sight of the Cross |
Daniel Alavi |
|
3 |
Jan. 22 |
1 Cor. 1:18-2:5 |
Relying on Our Wisdom |
Bill Neiland |
|
4 |
Jan. 29 |
1 Cor. 3:1-23 |
Who Do You Follow? |
Steve Lowery |
|
5 |
Feb. 5 |
1 Cor. 3:11; 4:1-21 |
We. Are. Immature. |
Jackson Ledford |
|
6 |
Feb. 12 |
1 Cor. 5:1-13 |
Dealing with It |
James Ryans |
CENTRAL ADULT WEDNESDAY
NIGHT CLASS OPTIONS
Winter Term: January 4
through March 1
1. Praying
Jesus’s Model Prayer in Everyday Life (Family Life Center)
|
Week /
Date |
Lesson
/ Scripture |
Topics
About Which to Pray |
|
3 – Jan. 18 |
Your Will Be Done on Earth (Matt. 6:10) |
Help to widows, the fatherless, the war
ravaged, the oppressed |
|
4 – Jan. 25 |
As It Is in Heaven (Matt. 6:10) |
Praise for God’s perfection and his perfect
reign over all things |
|
5 – Feb. 1 |
Give Us Today Our Daily Bread (Matt. 6:11) |
Meeting physical needs such as food, job,
money, housing, and maintenance; chronic health issues and physical pain |
|
6 – Feb. 8 |
Forgive Us Our Debts (Matt. 6:12) |
Forgiveness for relationship strife at home,
work, school, and church; country strife pertaining to politics, race, and
media |
|
7 – Feb. 15 |
As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors (Matt.
6:12) |
Forgiving those who have wronged us |
|
8 – Feb. 22 |
Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Matt. 6:13) |
Rescue from trials, growth in personal
maturity during trials, freedom over besetting sin |
|
9 – Mar. 1 |
Deliver Us from the Evil One (Matt. 6:13) |
Relief from anxiety and other inner turmoil;
refreshed spirit over weariness; spiritual protection for physical and
spiritual children |
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09
2. Romans,
Part 2 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)
To allow for a more in-depth look at the text,
we will only cover ½ chapter per week. You can attend the class in person at
the building or from home on Zoom. If you have questions, please contact
Melinda Goad. Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09
* Note: Only Zooming on
Wednesday, January 18. No class in the library that night.
UPDATE FROM SOPOT, POLAND
Relief Effort of the Sopot Church of Christ
Continues in the Spirit of I Corinthians 12
“But
God has combined the members of the body… so that its parts should have equal
concern for each other. If one part
suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part
rejoices with it.” I Corinthians 12 24b-26
Since February 24, 2022 Central church has partnered with the church of Christ
in Sopot, Poland to relieve the suffering of the church members in Ukraine. You
have heard regular reports of this work that has provided prayers and physical
help for Ukrainians escaping from the hostilities. Central has been generous in
donating funds to provide shelter, food, medicine, emotional support, and
spiritual guidance. Lives and souls have been saved.
The Sopot church has been
honored. In October, Harding University awarded Molly Dawidow
and her daughter Annabelle for their cooperative effort with the elders of the
Sopot Church in administering the Relief Effort. Both Mrs. Dawidow
and Annabelle are alumni of Harding University (1970 and 2004 respectively).
They received the Botham Jean Inspiration Award at the Black and Gold
Banquet held on Homecoming weekend. It honors alumni selected from a community
of more than 60,000 former students who have rendered recent important
Christian service. The Botham Jean Inspiration Award is given annually to a
member of the Harding community for demonstrating exceptional faith and perseverance, and serving as a role model for all. Surely
this Polish mother and daughter fit these criteria. Let us rejoice with them
and about our part in this worthy work. Here is a live example of showing the
“equal concern for each other.” “Let us not become weary in doing good.”
(Galatians 6:9) There is more to do so Paul continues in verse 10, “as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to
the family of believers.” Below is a list of opportunities to consider as you
are able.
Opportunities to contribute to
the relief of Ukrainian Christians through the Sopot Work:
1. Be in continual prayer for Ukrainian Christians and stewardship of
Sopot Church
2. The Sunset Church of Christ finances transports into Ukraine to
relieve those still there.
(Support
this with a donation through the College Church of Christ in Searcy and mark
check for Transports) Donations to College Church marked Dawidow/Ukraine can still be done as before.
3. There is a very present need for Cold Weather Accessories as
Russia cuts gas availability in Europe. Blanket/comforters, Sleeping Bags
and flashlights are needed. A friend of the Davidow’s
in Mississippi has connections with Amazon Europe and can get these items
delivered to Molly from Amazon in Poland for distribution to Ukrainians in
Sopot and in Ukraine. The blankets are $46; the
sleeping bags are $50. Contact Roger King by email at rking2115@gmail.com and ask
for his mailing address. You can then send him a check made to the Starkville
church of Christ and he will see that your item is delivered to the Dawidows.
MEN
TO SERVE – JANUARY
Chair Set-Up – Jackson Ledford’s Team
Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team
Ushering – James Ryans’ Team
ACTIVITIES
|
Jan |
13-15 |
Praise and Harmony Workshop (See Agenda.) |
|
|
15 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House) |
|
|
20 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
17 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am) |
|
|
22 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House) |
|
|
24 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am) |
|
|
27 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
29 |
Wedding Shower Honoring Michael and Brittany Hammonds (2-3:30 pm See
invitation.) |
|
|
|
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House) |
|
|
31 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am) |
|
Feb |
3 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
5 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House) |
|
|
7 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am) |
|
|
10-11 |
Marrieds’ Retreat (See article.) |
|
|
12 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House) |
|
|
14 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am) |
|
|
17 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |