December 11, 2022

REJOICE

Nic Barham, Ronnie Hicklen, and Brooks Sieglock, all residents of His Way, met with the elders and stated they wish to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please welcome and encourage them.

PRAYER REQUESTS

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, Sheril Townsley, and Doug Wingard

Ø Our Missionaries: Denisovs & Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana), Carlos & Linda Eguizabal (Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)

CENTRAL ANGEL TREE

A big thank you to everyone who took an angel. Please return all wrapped gifts with the Angel’s number on it by Wednesday, December 14^th. If you have any questions, please contact Juanita Crittenden.

DECEMBER 25^TH SCHEDULE

There will not be any classes on Sunday, December 25^th. At 10:15 a.m. in the old auditorium, the extended Wright Family and will be in charge of our assembly.

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.

Date	Topic	Scripture
Dec 11	Our Response to Persecution	Acts 21:27-22:22
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)

David’s Life, David’s Songs

(Family Life Center with Zoom Option)

Most psalms in the book of Psalms lack details that would help locate the psalm in history. The general nature of those songs can be helpful to us as readers and singers, because those songs can be readily adapted to our own grieving and rejoicing. That said, a few of the psalms are very specific about their historical context. That too can be helpful to us, by helping us understand how the song writer grappled with the challenges and delights of their own circumstances.

During December, a few psalms from the life of David will be highlighted. We’ll look at what the songs meant in the circumstances in which David lived, how those psalms relate to other passages of Scripture, and what they mean in our own life. Leaders: Loren Wisehart and Allen Wright. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09

2023 Marriage Retreat

Mutations of Marriage

February 10 - 11, 2022

Speakers: Bennie and Tonya Wilkerson (of Simpson Street Church of Christ, Atlanta, GA)

Registration: Now – January 29^th Sundays in Fellowship Hall

Register online: https://forms.gle/TDLpeJJfcJVMqnxF9

Suggested donation: $65 per couple

Payments can be made online here:

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

Date	Topic	Speaker
Dec 11	Our Response to Persecution	Ed Ditto
Dec 18	Our Response to Other’s Sins	Jim Norville

PRAISE AND HARMONY WORKSHOP

Wednesday, December 14^th, in the Old Auditorium from 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. we will be learning the following songs:

Title Category

“Every Praise is to Our God” Faithful God

“Cornerstone” Exalted God

DIRECTORY UPDATE

Sam and Shirley O’Hanian have moved to 2940 Mill Run Road SE, Apt 1013, Huntsville, AL 35763.

MEN TO SERVE – DECEMBER

Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team

Counting – Alan Moore’s Team

Ushering – Ryan Bell’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Dec	11	Teen Cookie Day (noon)
		Elementary Holiday Party (5:00 pm)
	14	Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium)
		Angel Tree Gifts Due Back (See article.)
	21	Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium)
	23-1/2	Church Office Closed
	25	No classes – Assembly only at 10:15 in the old auditorium (See article.)
	28	Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium)
Jan	4	Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium)
	8	Baby Boy Shower Honoring Kat and Tonino Nambo (2:00-3:30 pm See invitation)
	11	Singing Group (6:00-7:00 pm – old auditorium)
	13-15	Praise and Harmony Workshop