October 12, 2022

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Please keep Guy Brown, who fell and broke his hip last week. You may send cards to Nathan and Deborah Brown’s house (220 Sam Thomas Road, Harvest, AL 35749) and Nathan will take them to his dad.

•  Ditto Family: “Pray for Corey Sheaks who is recovering from heart surgery.”

•  John Kuhn Family: “Please pray for Traci Browne as she deals with recurrence of breast cancer. Also, for Bridget Friday as she has complications of ruptured appendix.”

•  Kathleen Lowery: “Monroe is now 3 ½ weeks old. Doctors have closed up his chest and removed all drainage tubes. We are so grateful for your prayers! The little guy still has a ways to go, but seems to be on the right track.”

•  Jared McCall came forward stating he is struggling with anger towards his dad. He is seeking that God will help him find forgiveness.

•  Stephany Moore: “I’m getting my board’s results this Wednesday or next Wednesday. Please pray that God’s will be done and that He continues to guide me in my career. Thank you!”

•  Please continue praying for Louise Williams. She is doing much better after being in the hospital earlier last week in Colorado. She is scheduled to come back to Huntsville Wednesday evening (October 12^th).

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Karin Bell (11/3), Marjie Nance (1/2/23), and Kat Nambo (2/2023).

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Tim McKee, Jodi Moore, Ted Moore, Mary Etta Neiland, 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)

SYMPATHY

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Gloria Bragg (former member and step-mother of Greg Bragg), who passed away Saturday night, October 8^th. Visitation will be at the Berryhill Funeral Home on Thursday, October 13^th, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by her funeral. Graveside will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Oneonta, AL at 2:30 p.m.

PLEASE JOIN US

FOR A WEDDING SHOWER HONORING

Lindsay James & Tyler Hatchett

Sunday, October 16, 2022

2 – 3:30 PM

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, East

Huntsville, AL 35801

Registered At: Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond,

Williams Sonoma

PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY

If you were unable to come to our previously scheduled date to have your picture made for our Picture Board and Directory, please come THIS SUNDAY, October 16^th. Pictures will be taken between class and assembly and after assembly in the room next to the library/across from the nursery.

LADIES EVENT – OCTOBER 22

TASTE AND SEE

Travel back to ancient Israel

through a sampling of sights and tastes.

See some of what God has chosen to preserve over time

as a testament to His activity through the ages!

Saturday, October 22

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Location: The Upper Room (Room 200)

Fellowship, Fun, and a sampling of slides

from Terri and Toshiko’s recent archeological tour of Israel!

We hope to see you there!

RECEPTION HONORING THE BINFORDS

Please join us Sunday, October 30^th, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

for a Coming and Go Reception honoring

Gerry and Connie Binford

at the Central Church of Christ Family Life Center

There will be a basket for you to place cards of appreciation for all

their hard work throughout the years in the ministry at Central.

TRUNK OR TREAT

This year our Trunk or Treat event will be on Monday, October 31^st, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. We will need lots of help with the following:

1. Kitchen Helpers (We are providing hot dogs, chips, cookies, popcorn, and water.)
2. Meeters & Greeters
3. Lots of Candy – Need in case some of our cars run out.
4. Decorated Vehicles (Please note if you are decorating your vehicle, you are also providing candy to give out at your vehicle. You will also need to be here early in order to set up and be ready by 6:00.)

Everyone is invited to come and help in this event. Please be praying for the church and this outreach to our community.

If you have any questions or can fulfill one of these needed areas, please contact Rodney Keeton (256-520-9196).

COMMUNION PREPARATION NEEDS HELP

If you could prepare the communion for either October or December, please sign the list in the kitchen. Contact Jim Phillips for more information.

CENTRAL PRODUCTIONS

PRESENTS

“HARVEST BANQUET”

Roll out the red carpet for the Golden Age of Hollywood!

The cinematic celebration begins at 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 5^th

in the Family Life Center at Central Church of Christ.

If you so desire, dress in your red carpet glam

for this star-studded soiree.

RSVP by October 30^th to the church office at (256) 534-0382 or pat(-at-)centralfamily.org,

or stop by the sign-up table in the fellowship hall after Sunday assembly.

ADULT SUNDAY MORNING CLASS

Fall Term: September 11 through November 27

1.   Redemption and New Creation (Family Life Center)

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

ASSEMBLY LESSON SERIES: THE CHARACTER OF GOD

Theme Scriptures: Genesis 1-3 and Exodus 34:6-7

Week	Date	Topic	Speaker
6	Oct 16	God is Full of Loyal Love	Phil Lowery
7	Oct 23	God is Full of Faithfulness	Tom Reynolds
8	Oct 30	God is Forgiving and Just	Tom Reynolds

WEDNESDAY ADULT CLASSES (7:00 PM)

Fall Term: September 7 through November 30 (Thanksgiving Devo on Nov 23)

1.   1 & 2 Samuel (Family Life Center and Online; Teachers: Robert Wade and others)

In-person or Zoom.

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

2.   Romans, Part 1 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)

In-person or Zoom.

Zoom link:

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

PARKING IN THE LINCOLN AND HOLMES PARKING GARAGE ON SUNDAYS

We understand that some of you may have had to pay for parking Sunday, September 25^th. It was found out that they had a problem after they had lost power. It has been corrected and the parking is free on Sundays. Thank you to all who are able to park in that garage as it leaves parking spaces for those who are unable to do so.

PLEASE SEND A BIRTHDAY CARD

Jamie Cole’s birthday will be Friday, October 14^th! Please send her a card wishing her a Happy Birthday!

MEN TO SERVE – OCTOBER

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Yocus Jones’ Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Oct	14-16	College Retreat
	16	Picture Make-Up Day (See article.)
		Wedding Shower Honoring Lindsay James and Tyler Hatchett (2:00-3:30 pm See article.)
		Teen Time (Teen House – 5:30-7:00 pm)
	21	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	21-23	Teen Fall Retreat
	22	Ladies – Taste and See (9:00 am-12:00 pm See article)
	25	Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study (10:00 am)
	28	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	30	Reception Honoring Gerry and Connie Binford (2:00-3:30 pm)
	31	Trunk or Treat (6:00-9:00 pm)
Nov	1	Tuesday A.M. Women’s Study (10:00 am)
	4	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	5	Harvest Banquet (11:30 am See article.)