July 3, 2022
Ø Richard “Corey” Cook, son of Russ and Vickie Cook, is in Huntsville
Hospital, room 462 after having colon surgery Wednesday, June 29th.
Ø Dawn Long is recuperating at home after having sinus surgery Wednesday, June
29th.
Ø Fritz Nelson had knee replacement surgery Thursday, June 30th. He will
be in Regency Rehab for about 7 days.
Ø
Selwyn Reynolds: “Regina Ralston is having surgery Wednesday (July 6th)
to have her leg amputated above the knee. This is for the foot and leg that has
so much cancer on it. Please pray for healing and adjustment to life
without part of her leg. And continue praying God will remove all her cancer.
Also please pray for strength, peace and comfort for Russell and their
whole family.
Ø
Underwoods: “Please be in prayer about Mitch Jones. He is the
son of Alan and Debra Jones, former members. He started in a recovery
program Friday, July 1st. They are very concerned and asking for
prayers from the church.”
Ø Mothers-In-Waiting: Karin Bell (11/3).
Ø
Our
Shut-ins: Amelia
Biser, Jamie Cole, Dawn Long, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland,
and Sheril Townsley
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 Tuesday, June 28th, weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces. Mahogany
is excited about being her big sister.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Come
celebrate The Etwaroos with us on THIS SUNDAY, July 3rd,
at 3:30! 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 7th, at beginning
at 7:00 p.m. You can either play a group game in the gym – or if you’re not
into sports, 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 |
3 |
Family Ice
Cream Social (3:30 pm See article.) |
|
|
5 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
|
|
8 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
|
|
12 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
|
|
15 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
|
|
19 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
|
|
22 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |
|
|
26 |
Teens’ Higher
Grounds (6:00-9:00 pm) |
|
|
29 |
Everyone – Open Gym
Night (7:00 pm) |