JULY 17, 2019
Rejoice
We rejoice with the
angels over the birth of two new brother. Gavin Tillison was baptized
Wednesday, July 10th and Brandon Powell put the Lord
on in baptism Friday, July 12th. Both of these men are residents at His
Way. Please welcome and encourage them.
Those in the
Hospital
Ø Laura Jones’ father, David Jones, is in Encompass
Rehabilitation, after having a stroke and losing vision. Please continue to
pray that his vision may be restored. No visitors at this time please.
Ø Jodi Moore (visitor), wife of Lance Moore (His Way), is back at home.
Ø Grant Ralph is doing well after having back surgery and is scheduled to go home
(294 Bob Wade Lane, Huntsville, AL 35810). He will need meals for a few days.
If you can help out, please contact Barbara
Hopkins.
Ø Delora Ward, step-mother of Charlotte
Simmons, is now at her home.
Prayer Requests
Ø Stacey
Condron: “Prayers for my friend, Nancy Clanton. She suffers from a rare
disease that leaves her home bound. Pray for her to feel God’s comfort over her
pain, and that I can be helpful, loving, kind encouraging to her. Thank you.”
Ø Trevvor Clark: “My mom is flying back from Japan 7/24. Pray for safe
travels. I am taking the third of four sections of the CPA exam 7/22. Pray for
retention and recall of the material being tested.”
Ø Dittos: “Rejoice in the goodness of God. Mallika and her baby daughter, Maanya,
went home this week after each stayed two weeks in the hospital.”
Ø Paul Farley: “Please keep the Farley
Family in your prayers for the mourning and loss of Charles Littrell (my grandfather and church of Christ preacher for
60 years in Decatur, AL at the Danville Road church of Christ).”
Ø Claudia
Ford: “Prayers for our Dad, Doyal, to regain his strength. He and
our mom appreciate prayers and welcome visits from all anytime – afternoon
visits are best.J”
Ø Hospice has been called in for Margie Gough. Please keep her and her daughter (Beth Bentley and her family) in your
prayers.
Ø Chip Jones: “Please continue prayers for Laura’s father, David Jones.
He is in rehab recovering from his stroke and is doing better. We pray for
continued progress.”
Ø Cyrus King: “I pray for strength. The strength to be able to
remove myself from life’s equation. Let go and let God. Let him be the potter
and me the clay.”
Ø Bill Kuhn: “Please keep the prayers coming for my sister, Geri. She will need a special measure
of strength and encouragement to continue the healing process after getting out
of the hospital soon.”
Ø Zachary
Miskelly: “Pray for my mother and
grandmother and for their dog, Chance,
to stay out of doggy jail.”
Ø Lance Moore: “I want to praise God and thank this church for all
the prayers and support that you have given Jodi and me over the past month. She has progressed so well that we
will be bringing her home on Monday. Thank the Lord!”
Ø Aqueel Moss:
“Glad to see so many familiar faces.
I’m pleased to inform everyone my trip went well. I’m currently pursuing work
back in California and will be moving back west for a while. Please be with me
in prayer as I readjust to new beginnings.”
Ø Chris Pickens came forward this morning. You may come by the office
to read his statement.
Ø Grant Ralph: “Please pray that my back surgery at Crestwood Monday,
July 15th, will be a success and pray that the lawyers I’ve chosen
will successfully sue for my Workman’s Comp that I desperately need. Thank
you!” (Update: Grant is doing well
after his surgery.)
Ø Caleb
Simmons Family: “Please pray for Lisa Vincente’s mother (a sister in El
Salvador) for healing.”
Ø Charlotte
Simmons: “My stepmom, Delora Ward, has had more emergencies
regarding her heart and has returned to the hospital. Pray for her recovery and
comfort.” (Update: Mrs. Ward is recuperating
at her home.)
Ø Amanda
VanErp: “I’m always blessed by our
visits home and getting to worship with our Central family here! I thank God
for each of you.”
Ø Anthony
Wiggins: “Prayer for the homeless
people over the world. Please pray for me as I am homeless.”
Ø Louise
Williams: “Pray for the family of my
brother-in-law, The Luck Family in
Aurora, Colorado, who passed away last week.”
Ø Terry
Williams came forward Sunday morning
for prayers for her as she is a single mother and wants to be a better mother
and example to her children.
Ø Anonymous: “Pray for those who are sick and suffering from the
disease of addiction. Pray for the Groom
family.”
Ø Our Shut-ins: Cindy
Anderson, Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Margie Gough,
James Hall, Martha Jones, Sally Mans, Ted Moore, Johnny Powell, Louis Teague, and
Bill & Sherill Townsley.
Ø Mothers In Waiting: Eva Mitchell (8/28) and ChaKaya Bowen (11/2)
Sympathy
Our sympathy to The Guthrie Family in the passing of Dorothy's father, Mikhail Brown, Friday, July
12th. Visitation will be Thursday, July 18th, at
Berryhill Funeral Home from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. followed by his funeral at 4:00
p.m.
Thank You
We
would like to thank you all for your prayers for our son, Shawn, while he was
in the hospital this past week. He is doing very well after receiving 2 heart
stents. Please continue to pray for his recovery. Love,
Jon and Pat Canterbury
BABY BOY SHOWER
All ladies are invited to a
Baby Boy Shower honoring
Eva
Mitchell
Saturday, July 20th
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
at Central’s Fellowship Hall
Eva
is registered at Target and Amazon.
“Hearing from Family” Summer Series - Wednesday Night
Adult Class in the Gym
TONIGHT — Doubts/Questioning of Faith
Men’s Breakfast
At the next men’s
breakfast, scheduled for THIS SATURDAY – July 20th at 8:00 a.m., Dr. Charles Brown will give a
presentation on “Bone Health: How to take care of our bones as we grow older.”
Please bring a dish and invite a friend.
From the Elders
Jesus
told us about two responses to "these words of mine," those who hear
His words and puts them into practice — called a wise
builder — and those who hear His words and does not put
them into practice — called a foolish builder. (Matthew 7:24-27).
There were two decidedly different outcomes. The Holy Spirit through the
writings of James said, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do
and doesn't do it, sins." (James 4:17). It is clear that it is not what
you know about the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles, but what you do with
what you know.
If,
by the end of Our Journey 2019, the congregation doesn't get but one
thing out of Our Journey, let it be this: I have a personal responsibility to
read the Scriptures with a mindset that probes the text, my own heart and
conscience and asks: "What is this text calling me to be and/or am I a
partner with the Holy Spirit?" To this end we have chosen straight
forward, short verses, which have a clear message (theology of the obvious). Ultimately, these scriptures are to help all
of us grow in Christ-likeness. If you are mature in the trait a verse is
addressing and you practice it regularly, let us give thanks to God (2
Thessalonians 1:3), and reach out and share what God has invested in you with
others.
The
past two weeks we have been considering Jesus is Seen in How We Treat One
Another, Part 1, The One Another Heart and Part 2, A Life Worthy
of Our Calling. This week we continue with Part 3. Showing Concern for
the Weak and Fallen. This Christian characteristic—how we treat the weak,
the fallen and the burdened is basic to who we are. Galatians 6:1-5
specifically direct us to help the weak, fallen and burdened. The purpose here
is to take what we have seen in the preceding lessons and think through how it
applies to a rescuing the weak and the fallen, and helping with a burden. Just
as the shepherd in the parable of the lost sheep (Matthew 18:12-14) was very
urgent and intentional about finding and rescuing the lost sheep, so we need to
be with regard to our brothers and sisters.
Much
of this lesson is about the frame of mind, attitudes and demeanor needed by the
rescuer. In preparation , let us reflect
on Matthew 7:3-5. Note Colossians 3:12, calls us to be clothed with
"compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." They are
Christ-like traits that we all involved should strive to have. Pride has no
place in a rescue or burden-sharing endeavor. We are God's fellow workers (1
Corinthians 3:9) in this endeavor.
Earnest prayer by the rescuer(s) and others who may be involved is a
must. When working with someone who is
overtaken in a sin, if after prayerful, diligent restoration efforts fail the
church is called to expel that person form the fellowship. This action is the
ultimate form of rebuke and is not to be taken lightly. It is needed to avoid
corrupting the church and to end sinful behavior that is bringing reproach on
Christ and his bride, the church (1 Corinthians 5:2, 4-7, 13; 2Thessalonians
3:14-15). For this coming week:
Christian Characteristic: Jesus is seen in how we treat one another, Part 3 –
Showing concern for the weak and fallen
Key Words:
"Carry each other's burdens"
Memory Verse:
Galatians 6:1-2
It our privilege to be on this Journey together with you.
Please continue in prayer for this church, as we "travel" along. In
Christian love,
Chip, Ed and
Richard
Teen Girls’ Sleepover
There will be a Teen Girls’ Sleepover THIS Friday, July 19th,
at Sandra James’ home (107 Woods End Road, Huntsville, AL 35806 .
Drop-off at 5:30; pick up: 10:30. Please contact Sandra, Anna Grace,
or Rodney if you have any questions.
Shower
In A Box For A Girl
Our
missionaries in Guyana, Kishore and Cheryl Etwaroo, are going to be
grandparents again! Their daughter, Kelly, and her husband, Ernesto,
are expecting their first child! The team going to Guyana in July would like to
take Kelly and Ernesto a “SHOWER IN A BOX” to help them prepare for the
birth of their first child. The Etwaroos just found out that the baby is
a GIRL. Please give monetary gifts, cards, notes of encouragement or extremely
small, lightweight gifts to Melinda Goad by THIS Sunday, July 21st.
HUGS
HUGS, a ministry for our 3 years old – kindergarten, will meet THIS SUNDAY,
July 21st, at the appropriate time during our morning assembly.
Nursery
Workers Needed
Please sign up on the
list outside of the Nursery door to serve during our morning assembly.
School
Supply Drive
Our School Supply Drive
is an ongoing effort. You can help our youth prepare for academic success this
school year. In lieu of bringing supplies, please make a monetary donation to
help purchase backpacks and supplies to offset school fees (labs, etc.). Donations
may be given to Juanita Crittenden or Jon Canterbury by Sunday,
July 28th.
July Team
Servants
Ushers—Yocus Jones’ Team
Counting—Larry Rice’s Team
FLC
Set Up—Steve Lowery’s Team
Activities
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July |
19-20 |
Teen Girls’ Sleepover at Sandra James’ home (5:30pm-10:30 am) |
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20 |
Men’s Breakfast (8:00-10:00 am See article.) |
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Baby Boy Shower Honoring Eva Mitchell (2:00-4:00 pm See article.) |
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21 |
HUGS (during
morning assembly See article.) |
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Deadline for “Shower in a Box” donations |
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Teen Time (5:30-8:00 pm) |
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23 |
Teens – Higher Grounds (6:00-10:00
pm) |
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26 |
College – Party at Garrett and Karin Bell’s home (6:30 pm) |
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28 |
Deadline on School Supply Drive (See article.) |
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Teen Time (5:30-8:00 pm) |
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30 |
Teens – Higher Grounds (6:00-10:00
pm) |
Men to Serve Sunday, July
21
Communion
Thoughts: David Smith
Serving: Roosevelt Augustus, Yocus Jones, Jalen Jones, Andrew
Baucum, Michael Baucum, Walter Franklin, Jim Phillips, Gregg Rigney
Prayer: Tim
Johnson