December 4, 2022

REJOICE

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 29^th. On Thursday, December 1^st, Reese Jones, a resident of His Way, put the Lord on in baptism. Please welcome and encourage them.

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  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.

•  Please continue to keep Doug Wingard in your prayers as he recovers from having back surgery.

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Marjie Nance (1/2/23), Kat Nambo (2/2023), and Allison Ledford (6/2023).

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

•  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 2^nd.  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 14^th. 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 8^th – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Central Church of Christ

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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.

PRAISE AND HARMONY WORKSHOP

Wednesday, December 7^th, 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