August 4, 2021
We rejoice with the angels over
the birth of three new brothers: Nick
Sewell (July 29th) has been studying with James Ryans; Carson
King (July 30th) is a resident of His Way studying with Jim
Norville, and Ethan Andrews (July 31st)
who is the son of Alonzo and LaQuinta and is part of our teen ministry. Please
welcome and encourage all of them.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
Ø Alonzo and LaQuinta Andrews: “1) Sincere thank you for the sweet,
sweet card from the Sonrisers in sympathy for the
loss of my mother. It was so thoughtful and your
prayers are greatly appreciated. 2) We are also so thankful that Ethan
chose to put on Christ yesterday (July 31st). Thank you to everyone
who planted seeds over the years. Please surround him with love and support as
he grows in Christ.”
Ø
Karin
Bell:
“Praise God for all of the spiritual births and physical births we’ve witnessed
lately. It’s beautiful to see when we all come together!”
Ø
Kyearia
Booker:
“Prayers for my sister, Kamia, and her heart condition. Prayers for
upcoming semester and that I know more in Christ.”
Ø Jon
and Pat Canterbury:
“Please pray for our son, Shawn Canterbury, who has broken his leg and
ankle this weekend. Pray no surgery is required. Also pray for his wife, Tara,
as she starts back doing her elementary school counseling. She also has their 3
girls to get to their many activities plus everything else. Thank you.”
(Update: Shawn has a Maisonneuve Fracture and is scheduled to have surgery
Monday, August 9th. Please keep him in your prayers.)
Ø
Stacey
Condron:
“Continuing prayers for my friend, Carla, and her family. She is still
on a ventilator and slowly making good progress.”
Ø Lisa Cooper:
“I ask prayers for my brother, Greg, that he trusts the Lord with
physical therapy in which he has agreed to participate. Pray for patience,
commitment, and faith.”
Ø Greg and Kara Cornelius:
“Prayers for the family of Wayne Meeks (our friend) due to the passing
of his brother, Johnny Meeks.”
Ø Please
keep Juanita Crittenden's mother, Ruth Thompson, in your prayers.
She was taken to the hospital yesterday (August 3rd). After running
tests, the doctors say she has COVID Pneumonia. Cards may be sent to her at
18870 SW 328th Street, Homestead, Florida 33030.
Ø The Greenleafs:
“Please pray for our grandson, Justin, who had a wreck Friday afternoon.
He had injury to his mouth and his braces because of the airbag. All checked
good with the MRI. Pray he recovers from his injuries and gains skill and
confidence in driving. We praise God that he is safe.”
Ø John Kuhn:
“Prayers for: Jennifer to feel better; Rose, Wagner, and
other students starting school; co-worker, Tammy Hunter, hospitalized
for COVID; and possible child custody situation for a friend.”
Ø
David
Nance: “"I have a prayer
request from a brother in El Salvador: Osvaldo Azucena (brother of Samuel
Azucena who came to Central a few years ago) is having difficulty
recovering from a recent illness and is going to a pulmonary doctor tomorrow
(August 4). He is asking us to pray for him and especially that his state of
mind is clear since the illness has made it hard for him to think clearly. Osvaldo
has been instrumental in helping us in our mission trips there. Thank you for
your prayers!"
Ø Ogle Family:
“Please pray for our family as Brandon has been out of town for work. It
has been hard on us, and we need strength to get through this.”
Ø Rachel Ray:
“Graham will be undergoing surgery for a hip replacement on 11 August.
Please pray for safety, success, and smooth recovery. He has been directed to
stay out of public for the time from now until after surgery so that is why he
is staying home.”
Ø Reynolds:
“Please pray for Tom Wilkins, father-in-law of Breana (Tom’s
daughter), who has COVID. He is 88 and has compromised health.”
Ø Mothers-In-Waiting: Emilie Porter (1/6/2022)
Ø
Our
Shut-ins: Bobbye Ashley, Amelia Biser,
Jamie Cole, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, Johnny
Powell, and Bill & Sherill Townsley.
Ø
Our
Missionaries: Denisovs & Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore
Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana),
Carlos & Linda Eguizabal (Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)
TUESDAY
LADIES CLASS COMING SOON
The 2021 Fall Ladies’ Class
will begin September 7. This class encourages all ladies, young to old,
to seek growth through study and service. This session our study focus is
developing and reflecting the character of God. Jen Wilkin’s book, In His Image,
will help guide us through scripture on this topic.
Class meets each Tuesday, 10:00 -11:30,
until November 16. (No class during school breaks). Childcare for preschool children is provided.
Please make your plans to join us. If you have questions, see Sue
Underwood, Janice Greenleaf, or Terri Apgar.
LADIES, YOU ARE INVITED
Come-and-Go Baby Girl Shower
for Sean and Holly (Guthrie) Andino
Friday, August 6th from 4-6 pm.
at Central church of Christ
Baby Esther Elizabeth is due in October.
They are registered at Amazon.
WEDNESDAY
ADULT CLASS – 7:00 p.m.
Summer Term 2021 – June 16 through
September 1
Proverbs: God’s Book on “How to Wise up and Live”
The gymnatorium will be available
for those who want to participate in person, and a Zoom option will be
available for those who want to participate online. Teacher: Ed Ditto
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88120774173?pwd=ZC9uakhBdHV4WE02VFdydTJRNnNIUT09
HAPPY
TIMES PRESCHOOL OPENINGS
Happy Times has a few openings for the 2021-2022 school year. Please
tell family and friends about our school and excellent program. We offer small
class sizes as well as affordable tuition. For more information and to schedule
a visit, call Debbie Baucum, 256-509-6200.
Thank you for your support and please pray for our ministry.
NEED
The
Rahimovs are collecting gently used
baseballs and gloves to take back to Russia. If anyone would like to donate
these, please bring them to Central to give to Suzie Nance on Sundays and
Wednesdays over the next couple of weeks. Thanks!
MEN
TO SERVE – AUGUST
Chair
Set-Up
– Garrett Bell’s Team
Counting
– Matthew McCauley’s Team
Ushering
– Alex Coleman’s Team