September 28, 2022

PRAYER REQUESTS

Ř  Connie Binford: “Please keep my mother, Margaret Jackson, in prayer. She has been experiencing a low heart rate and was admitted to the hospital yesterday (Saturday, September 24th).” (Update: Mrs. Jackson was released from the hospital yesterday – September 27th. The doctors changed her medications, and she will be wearing a monitor for the next month.)

Ř  Greg and Kara Cornelius: “Please pray for my family. My Uncle Larry will soon be with the Lord. Thank you.” (Update: Greg’s uncle passed away Monday, September 26th.)

Ř  Dittos: “Pray for spiritual success for the Binfords in this new walk. Lord, please guide them.”

Ř  Vince and Karen Doran: “Please pray for our son, Ryan Doran, as he is being deployed tomorrow (Monday, September 26th) with the Army.”

Ř  Kathleen Lowery: “Little Monroe, my niece’s week-old baby, will be having open heart surgery on Tuesday. Many thanks for your prayers and continuing prayers for his family; that he grows stronger for his surgery and for the surgeons who will perform his surgery.” (Update: Surgery was postponed until Wednesday as Monroe had a temperature Monday.)

Ř  Joy McKee: “Watching you all on streaming. You sound like the angels. Please keep praying for Tim. He is weak today (Sunday, September 25th). Thanks for cards, prayers, and love poured out.” (Update: Tim is feeling better. He goes back to the heart doctor tomorrow – September 29th.)

Ř  Stephany Moore: “I’m taking my medical boards tomorrow (Monday, September 26th). I need prayers for wisdom and that God guides me to answer all the questions. I know I can’t pass it based of my capabilities but through God, anything is possible.” (Update: The test center postponed Stephany’s test till today, September 28th.)

Ř  Tim Robinson: “Pray for those who experienced Hurricane Fiona and those in the path of Hurricane Ian.”

Ř  Louise Williams: “Pray for safe travels to Colorado this week and my return on October 12.”

Ř  Toshiko Wingard: “I want to request prayers for Doug as he is scheduled to have back surgery this Thursday at UAB Hospital. Please pray for a successful surgery and his quick recovery without any complications. Thank you.” (Update from Toshiko: “Doug’s surgery was canceled and will be rescheduled hopefully in a few weeks.”)

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, Tim McKee, 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)

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!

PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY

If you were unable to come to our previously scheduled date 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.

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.

COMMUNION PREPARATION NEEDS HELP

If you could prepare the communion for either October or December, please sign the list in the kitchen. Contact Jim Phillips 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. The only date left for this semester is November 4th.

COMING SOON! SAVE THE DATE!

2023 Central Marriage Retreat

February 10 – 11 at Central

ADULT SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

Fall Term: September 11 through November 27

1.   Redemption and New Creation (Family Life Center)

2.   Women’s Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)

ASSEMBLY LESSON SERIES: THE CHARACTER OF GOD

Theme Scriptures: Genesis 1-3 and Exodus 34:6-7

Week

Date

Topic

Speaker

4

Oct 2

God is Gracious

Mike Porter

5

Oct 9

God is Slow to Anger

Phil Lowery

6

Oct 16

God is Full of Loyal Love

Phil Lowery

7

Oct 23

God is Full of Faithfulness

Tom Reynolds

8

Oct 30

God is Forgiving and Just

Tom Reynolds

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)

2.   Romans, Part 1 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)

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

MEN TO SERVE – OCTOBER

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Sept

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 See article.)

 

 

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 (9:00 am-12.00 pm 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 (6:00-9:00 pm Details coming soon.)