JANUARY
18, 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
Ř Pati Dobbs requests our prayers for her upcoming surgery Friday, January 20th.
Ř Mothers-In-Waiting: Kat Nambo (2/2023), Allison Ledford (6/2023), and Samantha
Strachan Ajayi (6/2023)
Ř
Our
Shut-ins: Amelia
Biser, Randall Biser, Jamie Cole, Fritz Nelson, Sheril Townsley, and Doug
Wingard
Ř
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 Mortuary in Oak Ridge, Tennessee Friday, January 13th.
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:
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 |
|
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 ˝ 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.
TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday
Morning Women's Bible Study. We are continuing 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.
SINGING PRACTICE – TONIGHT IN AUDITORIUM
Plans are to continue with our singing practice
in the auditorium on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:45. We will be
concentrating on songs that we know. Please join us.
SERVANTS NEEDED!
The sign-up
list for preparing the communion is posted in the kitchen. Questions – contact Jim
Phillips 256-417-8202.
HELP
NEEDED FOR 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!
REPORT
FROM SASHA METSO IN ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN
The Mission Committee sent Sasha Metso
$1,500. If you would like to see their report as to how they spent the monies,
please pick up a report on the kitchen counter Sunday, January 22nd.
MEN
TO SERVE – JANUARY
Chair
Set-Up
– Jackson Ledford’s Team
Counting
– Yocus Jones’ Team
Ushering
– James Ryans’ Team
ACTIVITIES
|
Jan |
20 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
17 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00
am) |
|
|
18 |
Singing Practice (5:45 –
Auditorium) |
|
|
22 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen
House) |
|
|
24 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00
am) |
|
|
25 |
Singing Practice (5:45 –
Auditorium) |
|
|
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 |
1 |
Singing Practice (5:45 –
Auditorium) |
|
|
3 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
5 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen
House) |
|
|
7 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00
am) |
|
|
8 |
Singing Practice (5:45 –
Auditorium) |
|
|
10-11 |
Marrieds’ Retreat (See
article.) |
|
|
12 |
Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen
House) |
|
|
14 |
Women’s Bible Study (10:00
am) |
|
|
15 |
Singing Practice (5:45 –
Auditorium) |
|
|
17 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
17-19 |
Teens - Winterfest |