JANUARY 18, 2023

 

 

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of a new brother. Levi Hard, son of Tony and Sarah Parker/grandson of Chip and Laura Jones, was baptized Wednesday, January 11^th.

WELCOME

The Mann Family met with the elders saying that they wish to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know Gary and Jessica and their three daughters, Julianna, Adeline, and Lucy, and encourage them.

Also Ronnie Drain (left) and Matt McMurtrie (right), both residents at His Way, expressed their desire to be part of the Central Family. Please welcome and encourage them.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Pati Dobbs requests our prayers for her upcoming surgery Friday, January 20^th.

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Kat Nambo (2/2023), Allison Ledford (6/2023), and Samantha Strachan Ajayi (6/2023)

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Randall Biser, Jamie Cole, Fritz Nelson, Sheril Townsley, and Doug Wingard

•  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 Ed and Robbie Griffin and their family in the passing of Robbie’s father, Robert Crowe, Friday, January 6^th. His arrangements are at the Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge, Tennessee Friday, January 13^th.

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:

Winter and Spring Terms: January 1 through May 21

1.   Paul’s Guidance to the Corinthian Church (Family Life Center)

The series will pause on January 15 for a session of the Praise and Harmony Workshop in the Family Life Center. The remaining weeks will be circle-up discussion groups.

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

Assembly – January 8 through February 12 – “Looking in the Wrong Place”

Week	Date	Scripture	Lesson	Speakers
3	Jan. 22	1 Cor. 1:18-2:5	Relying on Our Wisdom	Bill Neiland
4	Jan. 29	1 Cor. 3:1-23	Who Do You Follow?	Steve Lowery
5	Feb. 5	1 Cor. 3:11; 4:1-21	We. Are. Immature.	Jackson Ledford
6	Feb. 12	1 Cor. 5:1-13	Dealing with It	James Ryans

CENTRAL ADULT WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS OPTIONS

Winter Term: January 4 through March 1

1.   Praying Jesus’s Model Prayer in Everyday Life (Family Life Center)

Week / Date	Lesson / Scripture	Topics About Which to Pray
3 – Jan. 18	Your Will Be Done on Earth (Matt. 6:10)	Help to widows, the fatherless, the war ravaged, the oppressed
4 – Jan. 25	As It Is in Heaven (Matt. 6:10)	Praise for God’s perfection and his perfect reign over all things
5 – Feb. 1	Give Us Today Our Daily Bread (Matt. 6:11)	Meeting physical needs such as food, job, money, housing, and maintenance; chronic health issues and physical pain
6 – Feb. 8	Forgive Us Our Debts (Matt. 6:12)	Forgiveness for relationship strife at home, work, school, and church; country strife pertaining to politics, race, and media
7 – Feb. 15	As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors (Matt. 6:12)	Forgiving those who have wronged us
8 – Feb. 22	Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Matt. 6:13)	Rescue from trials, growth in personal maturity during trials, freedom over besetting sin
9 – Mar. 1	Deliver Us from the Evil One (Matt. 6:13)	Relief from anxiety and other inner turmoil; refreshed spirit over weariness; spiritual protection for physical and spiritual children

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09

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

To allow for a more in-depth look at the text, we will only cover ½ 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

* Note: Only Zooming on Wednesday, January 18. No class in the library that night.

TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study. We are continuing our study of The Sermon on the Mount (a Jen Wilkin Bible study), picking up with Secret Righteousness Mt. 6:1-18. Sisters, come join us when you can, even if you missed part 1! We gather at 10:00 AM in Room 113, begin our study at 10:15, and wrap up around 11:20/30. Childcare for 0-PreK4 is provided.

SINGING PRACTICE – TONIGHT IN AUDITORIUM

Plans are to continue with our singing practice in the auditorium on Wednesday nights from 5:45 – 6:45. We will be concentrating on songs that we know. Please join us.

SERVANTS NEEDED!

The sign-up list for preparing the communion is posted in the kitchen. Questions – contact Jim Phillips 256-417-8202.

HELP NEEDED FOR COLLEGE FNLs

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.

CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED

There is a new sign-up link for those willing to be a childcare worker during Sunday assembly. We have 3 classrooms and 2 workers per classroom so we could use 6 people every week. Please contact Suzie Nance at drnance(-at-)hiwaay.net or 256-653-2508 to receive the link. Also, let her know if you are willing to fill in as needed. Thanks!

REPORT FROM SASHA METSO IN ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN

The Mission Committee sent Sasha Metso $1,500. If you would like to see their report as to how they spent the monies, please pick up a report on the kitchen counter Sunday, January 22^nd.

MEN TO SERVE – JANUARY

Chair Set-Up – Jackson Ledford’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – James Ryans’ Team

ACTIVITIES

Jan	20	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	17	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	18	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	22	Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	24	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	25	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	27	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	29	Wedding Shower Honoring Michael and Brittany Hammonds (2-3:30 pm See invitation.)
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	31	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
Feb	1	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	3	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	5	Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	7	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	8	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	10-11	Marrieds’ Retreat (See article.)
	12	Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	14	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	15	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	17	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	17-19	Teens - Winterfest