May 18, 2022

WELCOME

We welcome Jacob and Libby Jackson, who met with the elders and stated that they would like to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know and encourage them.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Ø  Bill Kuhn: “William Greenleaf has acute bronchitis. Pray for quick healing. Thank you.” (Update: William is feeling much better.)

Ø  Jackson Ledford: “Please pray for my family. They are in the middle of a legal battle, and they are in desperate need of hope.”

Ø  Kevin Prempeh: “Pray for all those needing healing and for insight into the Will of God for our lives.”

Ø  Todd Stewart: “Please pray for my brother, Allen. He has liver cancer.”

Ø  Sue Underwood: “(1) Kay Tyler had two stints put in recently, but she is doing well now. She is scheduled for hip surgery in about six months. Please pray for her continued health and a successful surgery. (2) Herb will have hip replacement surgery on the 26th. We would appreciate your prayers for a successful surgery and recuperation.”

Ø  Mothers-In-Waiting: Mishaella Ryans (7/7), Breanna Baucum (7/13), and Karin Bell (11/3).

Ø  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Darrell Brown, Deborah Brown, Jamie Cole, 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 Bennie and Dorothea Thompson, who are the proud grandparents of a girl. Sophia Elise, daughter of B.J. and Megan Thompson, was born Monday, May 16th, weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces.

THANK YOU

Dear Central Family,

Thank you for all the blessings during recovery from my recent surgery. I truly appreciate all the meals, cards, texts, phone calls and especially the prayers. The basket Juanita and Rondell delivered had so many delicious goodies! I love you all and am excited to be back with you in person.                                                                                                  Love,

Deborah Brown

THANK YOU, WEIGHTED BLANKET MINISTRY

Thanks to Central Family ladies for the Weighted Blanket ministry!

On April 9, 2022, Agape of North Alabama recognized the ongoing work of Central in sewing “weighted blankets” for young children. The blankets are sewn to detailed specifications to calm children who have suffered trauma. 

Central women have worked hard for several years to sew these blankets and provide them to Agape for distribution to families in need. This is an opportunity to minister to families of children who have special needs, and a great way to serve others if you have an interest in sewing.

James 1:27 – “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…”

A plaque detailing the award will be displayed in the library.

Chip Jones

HANDSFREE WORKCAMP

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for making Workcamp such a wonderful experience!

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

Ø  May 22 – Grieving the Holy Spirit – Gerry Binford

PRAYER AND FASTING

Psalm 42 is this week’s scripture reading.

PICTURE DAY FOR DIRECTORY BOARD

Make-up day to update your family picture for our directory will be THIS SUNDAY, May 22nd, in the room next to the library/across from the nursery. You are also asked to check and make sure everything is correct for our directory. You may come BEFORE class (starting at 8:30 a.m.), between class and assembly, or after assembly.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO OF OUR GRADS

We want to recognize and congratulate:

Ø  Rachel Cummings, who graduated from The Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in August 2021. She completed the State Board Exams and received her Alabama Cosmetology License April 2022. She is employed by Midtown Terrame Salon in Huntsville. Rachel is the daughter of Jon and Willa Cummings and granddaughter of William and Janice Greenleaf.

Ø  Callie Neiland, who graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. Callie is the daughter of Bill and Teri Neiland and granddaughter of Mary Etta Neiland.

MEN TO SERVE – MAY

Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team

Counting – Matt McCauley’s Team

Ushering – James Ryans’ Team

ACTIVITIES

May

22

Make-Up Picture Day (See article.)

 

 

Senior High Graduate Banquet (6:00 pm)

June

5-10

Handsfree Workcamp (See article.)

 

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