JANUARY 25, 2023

 

 

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of two new sisters. Shannon Blade (left), sister of Seth Bond, was baptized Sunday, January 15^th. Julia Underwood (right), who is part of ReDiscovery, was baptized Tuesday, January 17^th. Please welcome and encourage these new ones.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Richard Brown: “Thank you for the outpouring of prayers and expressions of support as I deal with pancreatic cancer.  This has been both very encouraging and humbling, and words fail to express what is in my heart. After a careful review of the test results and scans by the primary oncologist, we decided to go ahead with surgery next Friday, January 27.  In Christian Love, Richard and Sandra.”

•  Debbie Cole: “Watching from home this morning I am having blood pressure problems, causing headache and eye difficulties. Please remember Jamie and myself, as we have to travel to Birmingham tomorrow (Monday, January 23^rd) for neurological evaluation.” (Update: Debbie is doing much better. Jamie got a good report with some medicine changes and was told to continue with what they are doing.)

•  Please keep Pati Dobbs in your prayers as she recovers from her surgery.

•  Lora Porter: “Thank you all for your continued prayers for my mother. She is home from the hospital; we have the assistance of Hospice. We are praying for management of her pain.”

•  Tom and Selwyn Reynolds: “Praise God for continued healing for Regina Ralston of her cancer. Please pray for her to adjust to the prosthetic leg she is getting soon.”

•  Doug Turbyfill: “For God’s love and my brothers at His Way.”

•  Keiandra Tyler: “I am thankful to see you all. You guys look great! I’m so amazed at how God has blessed my family and how He is continuing to bless us.”

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

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia 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)

CONGRATULATIONS

Our congratulations to Tonino and Kat Nambo, who are the proud parents of a boy. Theodore “Teddy” Gene was born Monday night, January 23^rd, weighing 4 pounds 13 ounces. His grandparents, Peter and Melia Romine, and uncles and aunts are excited about his arrival.

THANK YOU

Dear Central Family,

Tonino and I want to say a huge thank you for all the love and support we received at our baby shower. We were not expecting all the love and thoughtful gifts, so we were incredibly humbled by the outpouring.

We are grateful to have a church family we can raise Theodore in and thankful that he will be surrounded by wisdom, love and great examples of Christ.

With love,

The Nambos

YOU ARE INVITED

Join us for a come and go Wedding Shower

honoring

Michael and Brittany Hammond

January 29, 2023 / 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Central church of Christ

Registered at Amazon.

ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES: NOW THROUGH MAY 21

1.   Paul’s Guidance to the Corinthian Church (FLC)

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

Assembly – January 8 through February 12

“Looking in the Wrong Place”

Date	Scripture	Lesson	Speakers
Jan. 29	1 Cor. 3:1-23	Who Do You Follow?	Steve Lowery
Feb. 5	1 Cor. 3:11; 4:1-21	We. Are. Immature.	Jackson Ledford
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 (FLC)

Date	Lesson / Scripture	Topics About Which to Pray
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
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
Feb. 15	As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors (Matt. 6:12)	Forgiving those who have wronged us
Feb. 22	Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Matt. 6:13)	Rescue from trials, growth in personal maturity during trials, freedom over besetting sin
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

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 countertop in the Fellowship Hall.

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.

LADIES EVENT

Ladies, please join us on February 25^th from 2:00-4:00 in the Family Life Center for an afternoon of shopping, fellowshipping, and storytelling! Attending a Hope Party is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women all over the world. Join us as we watch some short and inspiring videos, hear engaging stories from around the world, and learn more about how to get involved with the Women of Hope program. Healing Hands International will also have some goods available for purchase; these goods are handcrafted by the amazing women artisans that are trained through the Women of Hope program. Feel free to bring a friend! If you have any questions, please reach out to Emilie Porter, Caroline Lowery, or Hollye Dickey. Please RSVP to Hollye Dickey (hbdickey(-at-)gmail.com or 256-509-2113) by February 18^th. We hope to see you there!  

SERVANTS NEEDED!

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

SINGING PRACTICE EVERY WEDNESDAY 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.

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!

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:        

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2022

The contribution statements for 2022 have been sent out to everyone. If you have any discrepancy concerning yours, please contact Jon Canterbury or the church office.

ACTIVITIES MEN TO SERVE – JANUARY

Chair Set-Up – Jackson Ledford’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – James Ryans’ Team

MEN TO SERVE – FEBRUARY

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Matthew McCauley’s Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Jan	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
	26	Wedding Shower Honoring Darryl and Jessica Brown (2:00-3:30 pm)