June 29, 2022
PRAYER REQUESTS
Ø Terri
Apgar: “Thanks
to God for His provision of safety and inspiration during Toshiko’s and
my trip to Israel; and thank you for praying for us.”
Ø Jim Blue: “I pray that the Lord teaches me
discernment in my life’s choices between good and evil. Amen!!”
Ø Follin
Clark:
“Comfort for the Shepherd Family. Their toddler drowned in their pond.”
Ø Russ and
Vickie Cook: “Please
pray for our son, Corey. He is having colon cancer surgery Wednesday.”
(Update: The doctor said that it did not look like cancer,
but would send it to pathology to find out for sure.)
Ø Lisa
Cooper: “I need
your prayers please for my aunt, Ronna Burton, who is suffering with
sciatica. Also, for my son’s father, Steve Pockrus, who endures
excruciating back pain.”
Ø Cathy
Farless: “Please
pray for safe travels for my son, Chris, as he travels home from San
Diego.” (Update: Chris made it safely to Huntsville.)
Ø Melanie
Gipson: “Pray
for my friend, Angelia. She has been sick with stomach problems for a
year. Finally having a colonoscope tomorrow (Monday, June 27th) to
see what’s going on.”
Ø John Kuhn Family: “We want to thank all who came and celebrated with us
yesterday (Saturday, June 25) and those who made treats. We learned yesterday (Saturday,
June 25) many invitations did not arrive, even the groom’s grandfather. We’re very sorry and wish you all could have been with us.”
Ø Dawn Long: “I’m having a sinus procedure done on June 29. Please pray for
its success and recovery.”
Ø Jared McCall: “Pray that my priorities are centered
around Jesus instead of my own.”
Ø Lance and Jodi Moore: “Please pray for Jodi’s uncle, Jeff
Davis, and her aunt, Linda Meeker.”
Ø Paula Pope: “My
mom, Rhonda, has an appointment on Wednesday (June 29) to check on her
right big toe for infection to see if it went into her bone due to a cut on her
toe. Her kidney doctor had her on antibiotics, which she finished
this week. Pray for good results.”
Ø James Ryans: “Praise God! I was able to accept a job
offer this week. I will start August 1st, Lord willing. Thank you
all for prayers, food, encouragement, and job hunting.”
Ø Jennifer Seal: “My mom, Okhui Brown, travels to
South Korea to visit her sister. Please pray for safe travels and for her
sister who is in the hospital.”
Ø
"Please ask the congregation to be in prayer about the current
situation of civil unrest in Georgetown, Guyana. This morning, protests and small-scale
rioting occurred in Georgetown. Some of Cheryl's and Kishore's distant
relatives had to abandon their places of business and flee for safety. Their
businesses were ransacked. Kishore and Cheryl have talked to the relatives,
and they are safe and unhurt. Cheryl and Kishore have also talked to their
daughter, Kelly, who, with her husband and child, live in Georgetown and
they are not in danger. According to the relatives, the situation has calmed somewhat but there is still volatility. Let us be in prayer
for leaders and citizens to look to God for guidance."
Ø Mothers-In-Waiting: Karin Bell (11/3).
Ø Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Ted
Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, 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)
Our
congratulations to Adam and Breanna Baucum, who are the proud parents of a boy. Isaac Michael was born Tuesday, June 28th,
weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents, Mike and Debbie Baucum, aunt (Amanda Coleman), uncles (Andrew Baucum and Alex Coleman), and cousin (Emilia Coleman) are excited about his arrival.
Our
congratulations also to James and Mishaella Ryans, who are the proud parents of a girl. Malia Joy was born yesterday weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Mahogany is excited about being her big sister.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Come celebrate The Etwaroos with us on Sunday afternoon, July 3rd,
at 3:30! As this is the last Sunday we get to be with them, we want to offer an
opportunity for everyone to come by and show them our love for them.
We are asking anyone who is willing to share
their homemade ice cream or dessert – (ok, Costco or Sam’s can be
considered “homemade” for those who wish) – to bring it to the gym that
afternoon and spend a few minutes with Cheryl
and Kishore. They will be leaving at 5:30 to go to the His
Way graduation. So don’t be late!
Lemonade and water will be provided.
From
the Mission Committee
JOIN IN ON THE FUN!
Everyone is invited to join in on the fun
this Friday, July 1st, at beginning at 7:00 p.m. You can either play
volleyball in the gym – or if you’re not into volleyball, bring your favorite
card or board game and play in the Fellowship Hall. You can also just come and enjoy the company of all. Drinks and snacks will be
provided.
SUNDAY ASSEMBLY (10:15 AM)
“Spiritual Vision for Life”: June 26 through August 28
The Old Testament tells the true story of a time in which the
kingdom of Aram was at war with the kingdom of Israel. Aram was to the northeast
of Israel, but its army had advanced deep into the heart of Israel’s territory.
Aram’s army surrounded Dothan, the city in which the prophet Elisha had been
staying, and Elisha’s servant was alarmed: “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?”
Elisha replied, “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who
are with them.” Upon Elisha’s prayer, God opened eyes of Elisha’s servant to
see the hills full of horses and chariots of fire. After Elisha prayed again,
God blinded the eyes of the Aramean army. This event had a
happy ending that is told in 2 Kings 6:8-23.
This historical
account is fundamentally about spiritual vision and how it impacts our lives.
As Christians, we are called to “live by faith, not by sight” and to “regard no
one from a worldly point of view” (2 Corinthians 5:7, 16). So, do we
see things the way the world sees them, or do we see things from a spiritual
point of view? In this series, speakers will present lessons on several topics
to help us think spiritually and see spiritually.
|
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Speaker |
|
2 |
July 3 |
Spiritual Vision for God,
Christ, and the Holy Spirit |
Allen Wright |
|
3 |
July 10 |
Spiritual Vision for Our
Purpose in Life |
Tom Reynolds |
|
4 |
July 17 |
Spiritual Vision for
Ourselves |
James Ryans |
|
5 |
July 24 |
Spiritual Vision for Others |
Daniel Alavi |
|
6 |
July 31 |
Spiritual Vision for Money
and Possessions |
Chad Dickey |
|
7 |
August 7 |
Spiritual Vision for Marriage
and Family |
Larry Rice |
|
8 |
August 14 |
Spiritual Vision for Work,
Retirement, Entertainment |
Steve Lowery |
|
9 |
August 21 |
Spiritual Vision for the
Church |
Jack Gibbs |
|
10 |
August 28 |
Spiritual Vision for Our
Total Life |
Tom Reynolds |
SUNDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS (9:00 AM)
Summer Term: June 26 through August 28
1. “Spiritual Vision for Life”
(Family Life Center)
Each week, this series examines the same topics about spiritual
vision that will be presented later in the assembly. Content is generally organized around three questions: 1) What is a
worldly point of view? 2) What is a spiritual point of view? 3) How does this
affect our lives? The format will be small-group discussion, each one led by
pre-selected teachers who have prepared on these topics.
2. Women’s Ministry (Library;
Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)
This class provides Bible-based content in a LIFE Talk setting and
is set up to minister to women who are the head of their household and women
whose husbands are not Christians. Women of all ages and situations are welcome
who wish to participate in this ministry. The class is generally
organized to alternate between Old Testament and New Testament books,
topics, and ideas. However, prayer and sharing are also integral parts of the
class. As participants begin to apply the teaching to their own lives, they are
invited to openly share burdens with one another. This is so that others who
have walked that path previously can share their own experience and wisdom on
how to face that situation faithfully. While two ladies provide the principal
oversight for the class, a number of ladies from within the class will be
encouraged to lead individual sessions, usually a week or two at a time.
WEDNESDAY ADULT GATHERINGS (7:00 PM)
Summer Term: June 15 through August 24
1. Designed for Happiness – The Beatitudes: An Introduction to the
Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12) (Family Life Center; Teacher: Allen
Wright)
“A Christian shouldn’t
be concerned with happiness,” the man said. “He should only be concerned with
Christian joy,” he continued with a sour look on his face. Why is it that
Christians are accused of being miserable? If we are free from sin, if we are
saved from punishment, if we are at peace with God and loved by him, it would
follow that we would be happy people. My question as we look at the Sermon on
the Mount is, “Just how happy are you?” If you struggle with
happiness and you are more comfortable with anxiety and fear, then this study
is for you. In 11 weeks, we will only have time to cover the first 12 verses of chapter 5 of Matthew but what goldmine there is
in these verses! There is a slight possibility that we might get into being
“Salt and Light” (5:14-16) but no promises. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09
Please Note: This class is being
recorded. You can access it by going to the centralfamily.org
website and it will be under the "Media" tab.
2. Practicing Personal Bible
Study (Library; Facilitator: Gregg Rigney)
As a follow-up to last
quarter’s inductive Bible Study class, we will be meeting this summer to engage
in either a Biblical book or topical study of the group’s choosing. The format
is anticipated to be mostly class-participatory, rather than a teacher-led lecture.
Participants will want to do reading and study during the week to contribute to
their own and the group’s learning. Attendance of the inductive study class
will be helpful but not necessary.
3. Overflow Praise and Worship
Gathering (Room 200; Coordinators: Daniel Alavi, Gerry Binford, and Rodney
Keeton)
An optional gathering is
offered during the 7:00 pm class time. This gathering is intended to be both
outreach and encouragement focused. It is designed to reach new members,
“Covid” displaced members, visitors, and anyone seeking a time of praise and
worship on a Wednesday evening. In an effort to be sensitive to younger
families who cannot stay late on Wednesdays, this gathering will start promptly
at 7:00 pm and finish at 7:30 pm. Anyone wishing to stay until 8:00 pm can do
so and fellowship with one another.
During this time, there will be
singing, prayer and Scripture reading centered around spiritual disciplines.
All are welcome to attend!
If you already attend a Bible
class or small group on Wednesday evenings, please continue to do so! If not,
feel free to join us in Room 200.
MEN TO SERVE – JULY
Chair Set-Up – Joel Moore’s Team
Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team
Ushering – Yocus Jones’ Team
ACTIVITIES
|
June |
13-5 |
Etwaroo Visits at Central |
|
July |
1 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
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3 |
Family Ice Cream Social (3:30 pm See article.) |
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5 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
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8 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
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12 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
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15 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
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19 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
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22 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
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26 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
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29 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |