September
21, 2022
Ř Jim Blue: “My
Dearest Lord, I want to thank you for my friendship with other Christian men
that show me the way to the narrow path of your salvation. Amen.”
Ř Seth Bond:
“Please pray for my mother. It was found she has cancer on her neck and will
begin radiation treatment Monday.”
Ř Jamie Burns: “Jan
and I are asking for prayers for her mother who started chemo last night.
Seeking prayers for strength and comfort for her mother, Janice Cottongrim,
and the entire family.”
Ř Canterburys:
“Please keep little 9-month-old Maggie Bradley, who was born with severe
genetic problems in your prayers. She is Jon’s cousin’s granddaughter. Maggie
is in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, PICU. The doctor said yesterday when
asked if she was getting any better that she
is making tiny baby steps forward.”
(Update from Maggie’s grandmother yesterday: “Maggie is in Room
411 – no oxygen or other wires!!!”)
Ř Sharon Ditto: “So
happy that Russell and Regina Ralston have a new grandson. Regina
has seen some improvement from treatment in a clinical trial.”
Ř John Kuhn Family:
“Pray for one of Johnny’s instructors who is openly hostile to
Christianity. Pray his eyes open to God’s love. Please continue to pray for the
Waltz family as they walk through the unrelenting grief following the
death of their son, Valient.”
Ř Daniel Lewis:
“Please pray for good results from a medical test I have scheduled tomorrow
(Monday, September 19th), and peace as I await results. Please pray
for safe travel for our family on upcoming trips.”
Ř Kathleen Lowery:
“Please pray for my niece’s newborn son. Little Monroe, who is in Charleston,
will be having open heart surgery later this week. Pray for the doctors and
staff that will be ministering to him. Pray for his mommy and daddy to continue
in hope in God.” (Update: “Doctors are doing more imaging so they will know
exactly what to expect and plan for.” Please continue your prayers for his
upcoming surgery.)
Ř Please keep Tim McKee in your prayers
as he is in Crestwood Hospital, Room 412. No visitors at this time.
(Update from Joy Wednesday, September 21: “Tim is feeling so much better
today after having the fluid removed from his lungs yesterday. Touch and go
until today, but we have turned a corner. God is good.”)
Ř Mike Porters Family: “Lora’s
mother fell at home. She is very weak. My Indiana siblings are taking care of
her in their home. Please pray for a full recovery.” (Update: Lora’s
mother is doing better.)
Ř Tom Reynolds:
"Please pray for Sondra Law. She is at home under treatment for
congestive heart failure." (Cards may be sent to Sondra at 4905
Holmes Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35816.)
Ř Donna Roshell:
“Continue to pray for my brother-in-law, Robert, and his family. He had
another surgery Saturday morning (September 17th) and will have
another Tuesday (September 20th) to amputate another toe. Also pray
for my friend, Tamara, who’s having issues with her eyesight. She’s
seeing double and having headaches.” (Update: Robert’s surgery went
well. Please continue your prayers for his recovery.)
Ř Mothers-In-Waiting: Karin Bell (11/3),
Marjie Nance (1/2/23), and Kat Nambo (2/2023).
Ř Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Ted
Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, Fritz Nelson, and Sheril Townsley
Ř Our Missionaries: Denisovs
& Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana), Carlos & Linda Eguizabal
(Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to The
Robert Wade Family in the passing of Robert’s mother, Jerilynn
Wade, Monday night, September 19th. No arrangements at this
time.
THANK YOU
We cannot express how thankful we
are for this family’s overwhelming generosity as we do our best to prepare for
our baby boy! Thank you to everyone who attended our shower, has sent gifts,
and especially to our beautiful group of hostesses! Garrett and Karin Bell
Jodi Moore
would like to thank everyone for their sweet cards of encouragement.
WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASSES (7:00 PM)
Fall Term: September 7 through
November 30 (Thanksgiving Devo on Nov 23)
1. 1
& 2 Samuel (Family Life Center and Online; Teachers: Robert Wade and
others)
Every year or two, it seems like
we have an election to determine new political leaders. When we vote for
leaders, what do we look for? More importantly, when God chooses leaders, what
does He look for? This class will tell the story of Israel during the time that
its kingdom was being established for the first time. Practical application
will focus on timeless principles derived from this ancient account. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09
|
Week |
Date |
Scripture |
Account |
|
3 |
September 21 |
1 Samuel 1-7 |
Eli’s Final Years are Chronicled; Samuel Succeeds Eli to
Lead All Israel |
|
4 |
September 28 |
1 Samuel 8-15 |
Saul’s Kingdom is Fully Established; Saul Fails |
|
5 |
October 5 |
1 Samuel 16-20 |
Saul’s Family is Kind to David, but Saul Stalks David into
Exile |
|
6 |
October 12 |
1 Samuel 21-31 |
The LORD Reverses the Fortunes of Saul and David |
|
7 |
October 19 |
2 Samuel 1-4 |
David Returns from Exile but is Kind to Saul’s Family |
|
8 |
October 26 |
2 Samuel 5-8 |
David’s Kingdom is Fully Established |
|
9 |
November 2 |
2 Samuel 9-12 |
David Fails: His Sin |
|
10 |
November 9 |
2 Samuel 13:1-20:22 |
David Fails: The Consequences of His Sin |
|
11 |
November 16 |
2 Samuel 21-24 |
David’s Final Years are Chronicled |
|
12 |
November 30 |
1 Kings 1-2 |
Solomon Succeeds David to Lead all Israel |
2. Romans,
Part 1 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)
It has been said, “If you get
Romans, God will get you!” Join us this
fall as we take an in-depth look at the first six chapters of Romans in order
to grow in our understanding of the profound truths Paul relays in this
text. Each week class participants will
study the assigned reading independently and join together on Wednesday
evenings to discuss their insights. To allow for a more in-depth look at the
text, we will only cover 1/2 chapter per week.
You can attend the class in person at the building or from home on Zoom.
If you have questions, please contact Melinda Goad. Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09
PLEASE JOIN US
FOR A WEDDING SHOWER HONORING
Lindsay
James & Tyler Hatchett
Sunday, October 16, 2022
2 – 3:30 PM
Central Church of Christ
407 Clinton Avenue, East
Huntsville, AL 35801
Registered At: Amazon, Bed Bath &
Beyond,
Williams Sonoma
LADIES EVENT – OCTOBER 22
TASTE AND SEE
Travel back to ancient
Israel
through a sampling of
sights and tastes.
See some of what God
has chosen to preserve over time
as a testament to His
activity through the ages!
Saturday, October 22
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Location: The Upper
Room (Room 200)
Fellowship, Fun, and a
sampling of slides
from Terri and
Toshiko’s recent archeological tour of Israel!
We hope to see you
there!
SAVE THE DATE!
Sonrisers, mark your calendars to attend
the Harvest Banquet on Saturday, November 5th! If you are not
a Sonriser and would like to help with the Harvest Banquet, please
contact Hollye Dickey (hbdickey@gmail.com) or Allison
Goad (allisongoad@gmail.com). More details
coming soon!
COMMUNION PREPARATION NEEDS HELP
If you could prepare
the communion for one of these months (October, November, or December), please
sign the list in the kitchen. Contact Jim
Phillips for more information.
HAPPY TIMES OPENINGS
Happy
Times Preschool has 3 openings in our Pre-K class for 4 and 5 years old. Anyone
interested should call Mrs. Debbie, 256-509-6200, for more information.
COLLEGE – Friday Night Live
There is a sign-up
list posted in the kitchen for those who would like to prepare food for our
Campus Ministry’s FNL. If your family or LIFE Talk is preparing the meal
for any of the weeks, they invite you to join them for the entire evening if
you can and get to know our college students.
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
If you were unable to come the end
of April or the first of May to have your picture made for our Picture Board
and Directory, please come Sunday, October 16th. Pictures will be
taken between class and assembly and after assembly in the room next to the
library/across from the nursery.
SUNDAY CLASS ADULT CLASSES
Fall
Term: September 11 through November 27
1. “Redemption and New Creation” (Family Life
Center)
During
this series, small groups will be working through a video-based discussion
series. Using historical accounts from both the Old Testament and New
Testament, this series focuses on being bought back from things that enslave us
and the new mindset that results.
|
Week |
Date |
Scripture |
Account |
|
3 |
September
25 |
Exodus
6:2-8 |
Moses'
Confrontation with the Pharaoh |
|
4 |
October
2 |
Exodus
14:26-31 |
The
Parting of the Red Sea |
|
5 |
October
9 |
Deuteronomy
6:1-9 |
The
Ten Commandments |
|
6 |
October
16 |
2
Timothy 4:9-18 |
From
Lonely to Connected |
|
7 |
October
23 |
Luke
23:44-49; 24:1-6a |
From
Sad to Joyful |
|
8 |
October
30 |
Luke
19:1-10 |
From
Lost to Found |
|
9 |
November
6 |
Romans
8:18-25 |
From
Hopeless to Hopeful |
|
10 |
November
13 |
Ezekiel
47:1-12 |
From
Angry & Stressed to Peaceful |
|
11 |
November
20 |
Luke
23:33-42 |
From
Guilty to Thankful |
|
12 |
November
27 |
Revelation
21:1-5 |
From
Hurt to Healed |
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 in 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.
ASSEMBLY LESSON SERIES: THE
CHARACTER OF GOD
If you’ve ever tried to describe
what God is like, it can be difficult or even daunting. What do you say?
Where do you start? What will you include or exclude in your answer?
When the people who wrote the
Bible pondered the mystery of God, they consistently described God’s character
in this way: “YHWH, YHWH, (that’s God’s name) a God who is
compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, overflowing with loyal love and
faithfulness.”
First introduced in Exodus 34,
this description of God is repeated over twenty times in the Old
Testament! The goal of this series is to explore and understand the
nature (or character) of God as depicted in this powerful and repeated
statement. For 8 weeks (September 11 – October 30), we’ll unpack how each of
those characteristics not only shape the story of the scriptures but also the
story of our lives.
Theme Scriptures: Genesis 1-3 and Exodus
34:6-7
|
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Speaker |
|
3 |
September 25 |
God is Compassionate |
Mike Porter |
|
4 |
October 2 |
God is Gracious |
Mike Porter |
|
5 |
October 9 |
God is Slow to Anger |
Phil Lowery |
|
6 |
October 16 |
God is Full of Loyal Love |
Phil Lowery |
|
7 |
October 23 |
God is Full of Faithfulness |
Tom Reynolds |
|
8 |
October 30 |
God is Forgiving and Just |
Tom Reynolds |
MEN TO SERVE – SEPTEMBER
Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team
Counting – Alan Moore’s Team
Ushering – James Ryans’ Team
|
Sept |
23 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
25 |
Teen Time (Teen House –
5:30-7:00 pm) |
|
|
27 |
Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study
(10:00 am) |
|
|
30 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
Oct |
2 |
Teen Time (Teen House –
5:30-7:00 pm) |
|
|
9 |
Teen Time (Teen House –
5:30-7:00 pm) |
|
|
11 |
Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study
(10:00 am) |
|
|
14-16 |
College Retreat |
|
|
16 |
Picture Make-Up Day (See article.) |
|
|
|
Wedding Shower Honoring
Lindsay James and Tyler Hatchett (2:00-3:30 pm) |
|
|
|
Teen Time (Teen House –
5:30-7:00 pm) |
|
|
21 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
21-23 |
Teen Fall Retreat |
|
|
22 |
Ladies – Taste and
See (See article) |
|
|
25 |
Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study
(10:00 am) |
|
|
28 |
College – FNL (6:30 pm) |
|
|
30 |
Reception Honoring Gerry
and Connie Binford (2:00-3:30 pm) |
|
|
31 |
Trunk or
Treat (5:30 pm) |