May 15, 2022

WELCOME

We welcome Jacob and Libby Jackson, who met with the elders and stated that they would like to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know and encourage them.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Ed and Delois Smith request our prayers for Ed’s mother, Ruth Smith, who fell earlier this month and is still having some medical issues.

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Mishaella Ryans (7/7), Breanna Baucum (7/13), and Karin Bell (11/3).

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Darrell Brown, Deborah Brown, Jamie Cole, Barbara Hopkins, Clyde Jones, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, LaVonne Norville, Sheril Townsley, and Herb Underwood

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

Baby Boy Shower

IN HONOR OF

Adam & Breanna Baucum

Sunday, May 15^th, 2-3:30 PM

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Registered at Babylist.com

HANDSFREE WORKCAMP

Central’s Handsfree Workcamp will be June 5 – 10 this year. All 6^th – 12^th graders are invited. The cost is $75 per person. Register via website – text Rodney (256-520-9196) and he will send you the website or just let him know you are coming.

WORKCAMP HELPERS NEEDED

Workcamp is right around the corner – June 5 – 10, and we need your help to make it happen!

Please contact the office or Rodney if you can help in the following areas:

1.   Preparing food (in kitchen with Graham Ray coordinating)

2.   Driving church vans daily (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

3.   Staying on campus at UAH with students in the evening

If your LIFE Talk would like to assist one evening with food or help prepare morning or evening meals, contact Graham Ray.

Thank you for making Workcamp such a wonderful experience!

WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASS OPTIONS – SPRING 2022

March 9 through May 25

1.      The Power to Change the World: A Study of the Book of Acts (Library; Coordinator: Melinda Goad; Women only) – In person or Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09

2.      Growing in Personal Bible Study (Family Life Center; Teacher: Gregg Rigney) – In person or Zoom

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

3.      Praise and Worship Gathering (Room 200; Coordinators: Daniel Alavi, Gerry Binford, and Rodney Keeton)

THE HOLY SPIRIT SERIES

•  May 15 – Testing the Spirits – Ed Ditto

•  May 22 – Grieving the Holy Spirit – Gerry Binford

PICTURE DAY FOR DIRECTORY BOARD

Make-up day to update your family picture for our directory will be Sunday, May 22^nd, in the room next to the library/across from the nursery. You are also asked to check and make sure everything is correct for our directory. You may come BEFORE class (starting at 8:30 a.m.), between class and assembly, or after assembly.

THE ETWAROOS ARE COMING THIS SUMMER!

Cheryl and Kishore Etwaroo, our missionaries in Guyana, South America, plan to arrive the evening of June 13^th and depart on July 5^th. A “Sign-Up” calendar is posted in the fellowship area. For more information, contact Ed Ditto.

UPDATE FROM UKRAINE

If you would like to read the May 2^nd report from Ukraine, please pick one up on the kitchen counter.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TWO OF OUR GRADS

We want to recognize and congratulate:

•  Rachel Cummings, who graduated from The Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in August 2021. She completed the State Board Exams and received her Alabama Cosmetology License April 2022. She is employed by Midtown Terrame Salon in Huntsville. Rachel is the daughter of Jon and Willa Cummings and granddaughter of William and Janice Greenleaf.

• Callie Neiland, who graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design. Callie is the daughter of Bill and Teri Neiland and granddaughter of Mary Etta Neiland.

PRAYER AND FASTING

Be looking for your email Sunday morning as to what Psalm we will be reading.

ACTIVITIES

May	15	Baby Shower Honoring Adam and Breanna Baucum (2:00-3:30 pm See invitation.)
	22	Make-Up Picture Day (See article.)
		Senior High Graduate Banquet (6:00 pm)
June	5-10	Handsfree Workcamp (See article.)
	5	Central Meal Together (5:30pm)
	13-5	Etwaroo Visits at Central (See article.)
	17-20	Jr. High Impact
	20-25	Sr. High Impact
July	3	Meal Together

MEN TO SERVE – MAY

Chair Set-Up – Tony Callins’ Team

Counting – Matt McCauley’s Team

Ushering – James Ryans’ Team