December 4, 2022
We rejoice with the
angels over the birth of a sister and brother. Shannon Hicklen, wife of Ronnie - resident of His Way, was baptized Tuesday,
November 29th. On Thursday, December 1st, Reese Jones, a resident of His Way, put the Lord on in
baptism. Please welcome and encourage them.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Ø Joe
Williams (brother of Selwyn Reynolds) is
recovering a knee replacement. Cards may be sent to Joe Williams, 103 Crimson Rose Drive, Apt 11, Madison,
AL 35756.
Ø Please continue to keep Doug Wingard
in your prayers as he recovers from having back surgery.
Ø Mothers-In-Waiting: Marjie Nance
(1/2/23), Kat Nambo (2/2023), and Allison Ledford (6/2023).
Ø Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Randall Biser, Jamie
Cole, Fritz Nelson, 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)
THANK YOU
Your kindness of sending flower is much appreciated. My mother, Edna, is Teri and
Bill Neiland’s grandmother. In
Christ,
Larry and Janice Taormina
SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is
extended to The Palmer Family in the passing of Joan’s brother/Barrion’s uncle, Bruce Harris, Friday, December 2nd. Joan “requests for prayers of comfort, strength and
spiritual steadfastness. Bruce died in Christ, and we are so grateful to
God.”
CENTRAL ANGEL
TREE
Our
Angel Tree is open for selection. To select from our Angel Tree,
please go to https://www.handsfreemissions.org/central-angel-tree-online-selection-page/ Please return all wrapped gifts with the
Angel’s number on it by Wednesday, December 14th. If you have any
questions, please contact Juanita Crittenden.
ASSEMBLY LESSON SERIES: “THE
SPIRITUAL REALMS”
This series follows an
exploration of God and His character by acknowledging our enemy and his hold in
our lives and this world. It is God who conquers the enemy, not humans, but he
has given us abundant wisdom on how to address temptation, persecution, and
injustice in our daily walks.
Theme
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
|
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Speaker |
|
4 |
Dec 4 |
Our Response to Temptation |
James Ryans |
|
5 |
Dec 11 |
Our Response to Persecution |
Ed Ditto |
|
6 |
Dec 18 |
Our Response to Other’s Sins |
Jim Norville |
LETTER FROM THE SOPOT CHURCH OF
CHRIST
Sopot,
Poland
Dear Brothers and Sisters at
Central Church of Christ,
The Church of Christ in Sopot
along with our Ukrainian brother and sisters, thank you for your contribution
of $22,725.69 sent through College Church for the needs of people displaced by
the outbreak of hostilities in neighboring Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Because of your Christlike
spirit of giving, we have been able to offer refuge and relief to over 200 of
our brothers and sisters fleeing the fear, death and destruction of war,
providing them a safe, warm and welcoming place to stay. We bought beds, covers
and blankets, installed extra toilets and bathroom facilities, arranged laundry
services, stocked supplies and afforded food and drink to those who have sought
safety in Sopot. From March 1 to October 15, occupancy in our church building
has been 4840 nights. We served three meals a day to
those living here and have also fed at least one meal a day to those who are
registered with us but who have moved off-site, totaling almost 20,000 meals.
Your funds have also paid for doctor appointments, physical therapy, medical
equipment and prescription as well as OTC medicines, Polish lessons, shoes and
clothing.
Sopot church leaders have from
the very beginning been concerned that this undertaking meet spiritual and
emotional needs through bi-lingual worship services. Ukrainian Bible classes
for adults, youth and children, fellowship and evangelist efforts which are all
a part of the program with school supplies as they enroll in Polish schools and
have arranged Polish language classes for those who need to make a life in
Poland because they have no home to go back to.
We appreciate your fellowship
in this work, for without the support of our unselfish Christian family, we
could not have even begun this ministry. Only God knows how long this war will
last. We ask you to continue to be with us in our efforts and we pray that we
will be good stewards of your trust and faithful servants of our Father in
Heaven.
Sincerely for the Church in
Sopot,
Molly & Annabelle Dawidow
P.S.
Thanks! We appreciate your most generous gift.
PLEASE
JOIN US
We
can bearly wait!
Join
us for a baby boy shower honoring
Kat
and Tonino Nambo
Sunday,
January 8th – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Central
Church of Christ
Registered
at Amazon and Target.
SUNDAY ADULT CLASS
OPTIONS (9:00 AM)
December 4 through December 18
1.
“Spiritual Realms” (Family Life Center)
This short series aligns with
the Sunday assembly lessons on how God’s people live in the spiritual realms.
Each week, small groups will consider practical applications that relate to a
selected reading of Scripture.
|
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Scripture |
|
1 |
Dec 4 |
Our Response to Temptation |
Genesis 38-39 |
|
2 |
Dec 11 |
Our Response to Persecution |
Acts 21:27-22:22 |
|
3 |
Dec 18 |
Our Response to Other’s Sins |
John 8:2-11 |
2. Women’s Ministry
(Library; Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)
WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASS (7:00 PM)
A single class will be provided
in the Family Life Center with a Zoom online option for the month of December. See
Wednesday’s bulletin for details.
COMING SOON! SAVE THE
DATE!
2023 Central Marriage Retreat
February 10 – 11 at Central
Registration Begins TODAY!
PRAISE AND HARMONY WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 7th, in the Old
Auditorium from 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. we will be learning the following songs:
Title Category
“Let
It Rise” Everlasting
God
“O
Praise The Name” Worthy
God
MEN TO SERVE – DECEMBER
Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team
Counting – Alan Moore’s Team
Ushering – Ryan Bell’s Team
ACTIVITIES
|
Dec |
4 |
Teen Time (Teen House – 5:30-7:00 pm) |
|
|
7 |
Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium) |
|
|
8 |
Sonrisers’ Christmas Meal (10:00 am) |
|
|
10 |
Senior High Xmas Party (5:00 pm) |
|
|
11 |
Teen Cookie Day (noon) |
|
|
|
Elementary Holiday Party (5:00 pm) |
|
|
14 |
Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium) |
|
|
23-1/2 |
Church Office Closed |
|
Jan |
8 |
Baby Boy Shower Honoring Kat and Tonino Nambo (2:00-3:30 pm See
invitation) |
|
|
13-15 |
Praise and Harmony Workshop |