JANUARY
25, 2023
REJOICE
We
rejoice with the angels over the birth of two new sisters. Shannon Blade (left), sister of Seth Bond, was baptized Sunday, January 15th.
Julia Underwood (right), who is part of ReDiscovery,
was baptized Tuesday, January 17th. Please welcome and encourage
these new ones.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Ř Richard Brown: “Thank you for the
outpouring of prayers and expressions of support as I deal with pancreatic
cancer. This has been both very
encouraging and humbling, and words fail to express what is in my heart. After
a careful review of the test results and scans by the primary oncologist, we
decided to go ahead with surgery next Friday, January 27. In Christian Love, Richard and Sandra.”
Ř
Debbie Cole: “Watching from home this morning I am having blood pressure
problems, causing headache and eye difficulties. Please remember Jamie and
myself, as we have to travel to Birmingham tomorrow (Monday, January 23rd)
for neurological evaluation.” (Update: Debbie is doing much better. Jamie
got a good report with some medicine changes and was told to continue with what
they are doing.)
Ř Please keep Pati Dobbs in your prayers as she recovers from
her surgery.
Ř
Lora Porter: “Thank you all for your continued prayers for my mother. She is home
from the hospital; we have the assistance of Hospice. We are praying for
management of her pain.”
Ř
Tom and Selwyn Reynolds: “Praise God for continued healing for Regina Ralston of her
cancer. Please pray for her to adjust to the prosthetic leg she is getting
soon.”
Ř
Doug Turbyfill: “For God’s love and my brothers at His Way.”
Ř
Keiandra Tyler: “I am thankful to see you all. You guys
look great! I’m so amazed at how God has blessed my family and how He is
continuing to bless us.”
Ř Mothers-In-Waiting: Allison Ledford (6/2023) and Samantha Strachan Ajayi (6/2023)
Ř
Our
Shut-ins: Amelia
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)
Our congratulations to Tonino
and Kat Nambo, who
are the proud parents of a boy. Theodore
“Teddy” Gene was born
Monday night, January 23rd, weighing 4 pounds 13 ounces. His
grandparents, Peter
and Melia Romine, and
uncles and aunts are excited about his arrival.
THANK
YOU
Dear Central Family,
Tonino and I want to say
a huge thank you for all the love and support we received at our baby shower.
We were not expecting all the love and thoughtful gifts, so we were incredibly
humbled by the outpouring.
We are grateful to have a
church family we can raise Theodore in and thankful that he will be surrounded
by wisdom, love and great examples of Christ.
With love,
The Nambos
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.
ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES: NOW THROUGH MAY 21
1. Paul’s Guidance to the Corinthian Church
(FLC)
2. Women’s Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue
Underwood and Kim Story)
Assembly – January 8 through February 12
“Looking
in the Wrong Place”
|
Date |
Scripture |
Lesson |
Speakers |
|
Jan.
29 |
1
Cor. 3:1-23 |
Who
Do You Follow? |
Steve
Lowery |
|
Feb.
5 |
1
Cor. 3:11; 4:1-21 |
We.
Are. Immature. |
Jackson
Ledford |
|
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 (FLC)
|
Date |
Lesson / Scripture |
Topics About Which to Pray |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Feb.
15 |
As
We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors (Matt. 6:12) |
Forgiving
those who have wronged us |
|
Feb.
22 |
Lead
Us Not Into Temptation (Matt. 6:13) |
Rescue
from trials, growth in personal maturity during trials, freedom over
besetting sin |
|
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
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 countertop in the Fellowship Hall.
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.
LADIES
EVENT
Ladies,
please join us on February 25th from 2:00-4:00 in the Family Life
Center for an afternoon of shopping, fellowshipping, and storytelling!
Attending a Hope Party is a wonderful opportunity to make a
difference in the lives of women all over the world. Join us as we watch
some short and inspiring videos, hear engaging stories from around the world,
and learn more about how to get involved with the Women of Hope program.
Healing Hands International will also have some goods available for purchase;
these goods are handcrafted by the amazing women artisans that are trained
through the Women of Hope program. Feel free to bring a friend! If you have any
questions, please reach out to Emilie Porter, Caroline Lowery, or Hollye
Dickey. Please RSVP to Hollye Dickey (hbdickey@gmail.com or 256-509-2113) by February 18th.
We hope to see you there!
SERVANTS
NEEDED!
The sign-up
list for preparing the communion is posted in the kitchen. Questions – contact Jim
Phillips 256-417-8202.
SINGING PRACTICE EVERY WEDNESDAY 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.
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!
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:
CONTRIBUTION
STATEMENTS FOR 2022
The contribution
statements for 2022 have been sent out to everyone. If you have any discrepancy
concerning yours, please contact Jon Canterbury or the church office.
ACTIVITIES
MEN TO SERVE – JANUARY
Chair
Set-Up
– Jackson Ledford’s Team
Counting
– Yocus Jones’ Team
Ushering
– James Ryans’ Team
MEN
TO SERVE – FEBRUARY
Chair
Set-Up
– Steve Lowery’s Team
Counting
– Matthew McCauley’s Team
Ushering
– Ronald Graham’s Team
ACTIVITIES
|
Jan |
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 |
|
|
26 |
Wedding Shower Honoring
Darryl and Jessica Brown (2:00-3:30 pm) |