May 4, 2022
We rejoice with the angels over
the birth of three. Jonathan Wilburn (left), Denise Wilburn (center) and Denise’s
son, Jackson Owens (right), were baptized Sunday, April 24th.
Please welcome and encourage this new family.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Ø Ben Clark: “Praise God for an open door for a house
for our family in Henderson, Tennessee. Pray for wisdom, strength, and patience
as we move this summer.”
Ø Debbie
Cole: “Good
morning from North Carolina! I took Jamie with me to stay with my Dad for the week to let my brother have a break as
caregiver. Prayer please for safe journey home starting tomorrow. Thank you.
Thank you for the live-stream!
Ø Lisa
Cooper: “Praise
be to God for continued healing and restoration of my Uncle Lowell from
COVID pneumonia. Gratitude for additional work for me.”
Ø Dittos: “Remember our brothers, Darrell Brown,
as he recovers from heart surgery and Corie Sheaks
as he has a heart infection.” (Update: Darrell is still in
Huntsville Hospital, room 651.)
Ø Melanie
Gipson: “Pray
for my son, Joseph, in his decisions through engagement to his girl and
spiritual life.”
Ø Janice
Greenleaf: “Please
pray for a group of 23 from the Mariupol Church of Christ in Ukraine. They were
in hiding for 5 weeks suffering cold, hunger, and assault. Travelled 13 days by
train and bus to reach Poland. They are now in Sopot. Pray for their recovery
from this ordeal. Sopot Church sends thanks again for Central’s support.”
Ø Daniel
Lewis: “Please
pray for Casey Schaeffer, the son of a former coworker. Casey was
involved in a 4-wheeler accident and is having his second surgery today to
repair broken bones.”
Ø Don and
Janice Phillips: “Please
pray for Darrell Brown to continue healing. Thank you.” (Update: Darrell
is still in Huntsville Hospital, room 651.)
Ø Grant
Ralph: “Please
pray that God will help me find a new job with much less hostility toward me.”
Ø Todd
Stewart: “Pray
for Seth in court tomorrow (Monday, May 1st).”
Ø Mothers-In-Waiting: Sarah Phillips
(5/5), Mishaella Ryans (7/7), Breanna Baucum (7/13),
and Karin Bell (11/3).
Ø Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Deborah Brown, Jamie
Cole, Barbara Hopkins, Clyde Jones, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland,
LaVonne Norville, Sheril Townsley, and Herb Underwood
Ø 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 Ed
and Melinda Goad who are the proud grandparents of a girl. Melanie
Nicole was born Saturday, April 30th, weighing
6 pounds 7 ounces. Her parents are Javontee
and Sarah Phillips. Aunt Allison and
uncles, Daniel and Jonathan, are
excited about her arrival – as well as her cousin, Andrew
Goad.
Baby Boy Shower
IN HONOR OF
Adam
& Breanna Baucum
Sunday, May 15th, 2-3:30 PM
Central Church of Christ
407 Clinton Avenue, East
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Registered
at Babylist.com
PRAYER AND FASTING
Psalm 103 is this week’s scripture reading.
WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS –
SPRING 2022
March 9
through May 25
1. The Power to Change
the World: A Study of the Book of Acts
(Library; Coordinator: Melinda Goad; Women only) – In person or Zoom
Zoom
link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09
2. Growing in Personal
Bible Study (Family Life
Center; Teacher: Gregg Rigney) – In person or Zoom
Zoom
link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09
3.
Praise
and Worship Gathering (Room 200; Coordinators: Daniel Alavi,
Gerry Binford, and Rodney Keeton)
THE HOLY SPIRIT SERIES – May 1 – 22
Ø May 8 – The Holy Spirit: Who, What, When, Where, How? – Mike Lowery
Ø May 15 – Testing the Spirits – Ed Ditto
Ø May 22 – Grieving the Holy Spirit – Gerry
Binford
THE ETWAROOS ARE COMING THIS
SUMMER!
Cheryl
and Kishore Etwaroo, our
missionaries in Guyana, South America, plan to arrive the evening of June 13th
and depart on July 5th. A “Sign-Up” calendar is posted in the
fellowship area. For more information, contact Ed Ditto.
Central’s
Handsfree Workcamp will be June 5 – 10 this year. All 6th –
12th graders are invited. The cost is $75 per person. Register via
website – text Rodney (256-520-9196) and he will send you the website or
just let him know you are coming.
WORKCAMP HELPERS NEEDED
Workcamp
is right around the corner – June 5 – 10,
and we need your help to make it happen!
Please contact the office or Rodney
if you can help in the following areas:
1.
Preparing food (in kitchen with Graham Ray coordinating)
2.
Driving church vans daily (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
3.
Staying on campus at UAH with students in the evening
If your LIFE Talk would like to
assist one evening with food or help prepare morning or evening meals, contact Graham
Ray. (See article below about Kitchen Help.)
Thank you for making Workcamp
such a wonderful experience!
ACTIVITIES
|
May |
12 |
Happy Times Program (7:00
pm) |
|
|
15 |
Baby Shower Honoring Adam and Breanna Baucum
(2:00-3:30 pm) |
|
|
22 |
Make-Up Picture Day |
|
|
|
Senior High Graduate Banquet (6:00-7:30 pm) |
|
June |
5-10 |
Handsfree Workcamp |
|
|
5 |
Central Meal Together (5:30pm) |
|
|
13-5 |
Etwaroo Visits at Central (See article.) |
|
|
17-20 |
Jr. High Impact |
|
|
20-25 |
Sr. High Impact |
|
July |
3 |
Meal Together (noon) |
MEN TO SERVE –
MAY
Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team
Counting – Matt McCauley’s Team
Ushering – James Ryans’ Team