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CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427
September 28, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 38
Centerville Church of Christ Sunday 9am / 6pm Wednesday 7pm
“I Hope You Know”
There are too many words in our world spoken, which are not helping any heart, they are not helping any soul see eternity’s shore. We’ve witnessed once again, the power of division and the uselessness of advancing a story or a narrative before the truth is known or understood. Recent days have once again
seen much violence and sadness in our country. Two tragic shootings and the way of response in both places has been alarming to say the least. Race is pointed to in both, but perhaps an issue in neither, and yet an excuse in one. Tulsa, OK saw a white female police officer discharge her firearm and take the life of a suspect. Charges were filed and the officer in question willfully surrendered to authorities. Meanwhile, in Charlotte, NC a black officer shot and killed a black suspect, and for three nights, the city was looted, riots erupted and many more lives were turned upside down, all because the claim of racial targeting of law enforcement as a motivator for the shooting. What’s alarming, the protesters have called for whites to be punished, and whites to be blamed. Interestingly enough, one news outlet reported that majority of those arrested in Charlotte, 70% to be exact, held out of state ID’s (Erin Burnett, CNN, 09-23-16). There are voices we are hearing in our world, and their words carry not a shred of value, but only violence. True are the words of Solomon, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). How we speak, what we speak, and why we speak matter, perhaps now more than ever. We’ve talked throughout the last few months regarding the support we need to have and lend to those around us and those near us. It’s hard to believe that this series of lessons and this installment of our theme for 2016 began back in July with an excellent word from our Matthew Dotson regarding the life of Jonathan and his humility and honoring his friendship with David, in spite of David being despised by Jonathan’s father, Saul. From Hannah, to Mary and Mary Magdalene and the bride of Christ, the power of God and His transforming word in our lives is priceless. The example of these lives were met with triumphs and trials, but through each
moment they endeavored to have God’s grace and
guidance mark each step with purpose. They did not do this or accomplish this arbitrarily, they tuned their heart into the word of God and His power to reveal a better way. It’s in the word we find the comfort when death has come, we find the direction when doubts arise, and we find the deity when delight is found in our days. The word is all things to us in all seasons of life. There is a beautiful picture painted for us through the book of Hebrews, a picture of better things to come. The struggle was great for these Jews turned Christians, and their thought, their overwhelming thought was to give up and go back to what they had always known in their old life. The Hebrew writer makes the case, there is nothing better than Jesus Christ, but it would take some convincing of
their hearts to believe this, because up to this point the only thing Jesus Christ had earned them had been difficulty, separation from their friends and family, and a struggle of managing a new way of life in a world where few it seemed if any, wanted anything to do with Jesus Christ. I hope you know, the word, the power of Christ, is “the better rest” from the world’s trials and the only triumph we can be assured of reaching, is through our Lord Jesus Christ (Hebrews 4:11-16).
Sept. 28 - Unchain My Heart to the Lord Hugh Fulford, Gallatin, TN
Dinner Catered by: Fish Camp Restaurant Dinner Served Each Wednesday In September from 5:30-6:30 pm with
Devotional and Series beginning at 7:00
THE ANNUAL HAYRIDE 5TH QUARTER was unforgettable as always. We enjoyed some hamburgers, hotdogs and all the extras after the football game. We then loaded up on two hay wagons to take a trip around Camp Meribah. With a surprise or two, the night was perfect and a great time was had by all. Thank you to Troy & Lake Bates and Mike & Ridonna Goodpasture for supplying the hayride. Thanks also to Cody Woods and Ben Green for taking care of our safe
travels on the road. SUNDAY AFTERNOON WE ENJOYED MOVIE DAY! This was for the Sparks & Intermediates in the Lighthouse. Popcorn, chips, and lots of kool-aid was on the menu and Jungle Book was being show in the “theatre.” 30 plus enjoyed the movie and the time together. Thanks to all those that helped to make the afternoon so wonderful! CAN YOU BELIEVE… We are quickly moving into October. Another busy month, as they all seem to be. It is easy to get caught up in the progression of our daily routine, but don’t let that be the case in your discipleship. Seek out daily opportunities to increase your knowledge in
God’s Word, to spend time in prayer talking with the Father, and seeking ways to help others to come to know Jesus through sharing the gospel. Look to the life that was lived for us to see how to live here and how to live for all eternity… follow His path, -Craig
Wednesday Nights L2L
L2L Classroom in
Lighthouse
September 27
HCHS
Volleyball
Tailgater 4:30-6:00
October 6
Prayer
Breakfast Grady Teet
7-7:30
October 9-14
FALL BREAK
October 16
Junior High
Fireside Sara True &
Case Martin
7-9
October 17
Bible Study Girls @ Newsom’s
Guys @ Dotson’s
6-7
October 23
Senior High
Fireside Elkins & Jacobs
7-9
October 26
Lighthouse Bryce Hughes
5-7
October 30
Young Men Lead
Services @ Coble 10:15-12
October 30
Trunk Or Treat
Sammye Elrod 98 Years Old
October 1, 2016
Priscilla Barber 84 Years Old
October 7, 2016
October Birthdays & Anniversaries
Doyle & Marge Rushton Married 55 Years October 3, 2016
CONTRIBUTION $12,848.27 BUDGET
$ 12,784.oo Camp Meribah
$ 185.00
The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Terry Johnston, Polly Lancaster, Danny Bates, Debbie Lancaster, Bessie Shepard, Jimmy Mathis, John Ed Hooten, Lindrell Barrett, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Runions, Jack Lowery, Gabriel Roberson, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton
Please Pray For:
Thank You
cBas Area Events
cBapis Memorial
...a Memorial has been given to the Turks & Caicos Building Fund in memory of Lula Mae Gilliam, Bobby Brown and Kenneth Jenkins by John Plemmons, Jr. ...a Memorial has been given to the church in memory of Kenneth Jenkins by Friends at Construction Products, Inc. ...a Memorial has been given to the Youth Fund in memory of Kenneth & Sue Jenkins by their daughter Karen Hunt.
...Fall Gospel Meeting at the Liberty Hill Church of Christ Saturday, October 1st: 1p. “The Titanic” 2p: Singing 2:30p: “America —Dark Days” Sunday, Oct. 2 9a Bible Class 10a Worship followed by potluck meal and 1p afternoon service. ...Rocky Valley Church of Christ invites you to “Friends and Family Day” October 2, 2016. Bible Class: 10a Worship:11a followed by fellowship meal and 1:30p afternoon worship. ...Ladies’ Day at the Liberty Hill Church of Christ Saturday, October 15, 2016. 9-11a. “There’s No Place Like Home” Registration & Continental Breakfast at 8:30a. ...Ladies’ Day at the White Bluff Church of Christ Saturday, October 22, 2016. “What’s In Your Purse?” Registration: 8:30a with Continental Breakfast Speaker begins at 9a. Followed by lunch. Speaker: Karri Tucker from Mt. Juliet Church of Christ.
Home: Louise Bates, Charles Horner, Sammye Elrod, Charles & Martha Minick, Pauline Jimerson, Mary Helen Barber, Fronia Nash, Alvitea Sunder, Dan & Martha Jo Wallace, A.J. & Willie B. Coates, Dorothy Easley, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks.
Sympathy
Spotlight on….
Our New Deacons
Illa Bess Rochelle
1922-2016 We express our sympathy to the family of Ila Bess Rochelle who passed away Sunday, September 25,
2016. Mrs. Rochelle was a member of the Centerville Church of Christ for many years and was an active member of the Thursday Ladies’ Bible Class until her health declined. To her sons Roger (Christie) Ronnie (Suzan) grandchildren Daniel, Ethan, Eva and Brandon, nephew Lonnie (Marilyn) Gilliam and niece Patricia Skelton, we extend our deepest sympathy. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Elsie Mathis who passed away. She was the grandmother of Misty (Steven) Willis and the aunt of Ruth (Gerald) McFarlin. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Baton Springer who passed away. He was a brother of Juanita (Billy) Garner and Hezekiah (Reda) Springer.
Please Pray For: ...Jeff Denton is in ICU at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. with pneumonia. ...Jane Berryman is recovering at home. ...Danny Bates is recovering from surgery in Texas. ...Melissa Barber Bryant (Rodger) has been diagnosed with cancer and will have more diagnostic tests this week. ...Susan Sullivan has been diagnosed with cancer. ...Bruce Bowen has been diagnosed with stage 4 Mesothelioma. He will begin treatments this week. ...Bob Sutphin, a friend of John Bradley, is dealing with cancer and is in need of prayers. ...Anna Cate King, daughter of B.J. and Sarah (Bates) King, is suffering with mesenteric adenitis.
Alan, Suzette, Savannah & Carly Potts
4009 Pleasant Gate Lane Columbia, Tennessee 38454
Alan will be serving on the
Mission Committee, Tulipwood Board, and Scholarship
Committee
The Family of Kenneth Jenkins writes: “Please accept our gratitude for the calls, cards, food, visits, flowers, wind chimes, and every act of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our loved one.”
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Hey kids ! It’s Time For Bible Hour! Every Sunday Night at 6:00 P.M.
Bible Stories, Songs, Puppets
October Theme: Obey God Hungry Hound Pantry Item :
corn or peas Ages: 3 Years - 3rd Grade
See You there!
Those To Serve In October
2016 Child Safety Classes
Classes begin October 5th. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby or contact the Church office at 931-729-4201 or James Aydelott at 615-418-2683 [email protected] or any member of the Child Advocacy Ministry group.
Hezekiah & Reda Springer Married 64 Years October 18, 2016
Bible Hour: Eric & Amanda Mayberry, Riley Qualls, Colby Shelton, Grady Teet, Alexis Hudgins, Alex Seagraves, Reagan Qualls, Madelyn True Obey God “Jonah & Joshua” Hungry Hound: Corn or Peas
USHERS: Bobby Breece Ronald Coates, Monty Dunn Don Chessor
Prepare Communion Oct. 2 & 9:
Randall & Kristy Wells Oct. 16 & 23:
Monty & Amy Dunn Oct. 30:
Shirley DeVore, Betty
Claud, Elizabeth Givens
To Drive Bus in October 10/2: Josh Bradley A.M. Andy Weber P.M. 10/5: Mike Goodpasture 10/9: John Bradley A.M. Phillip Allen P.M. 10/12: Lonnie Mayberry 10/16: Michael Bryant A.M.
Mark Chessor P.M. 10/19: George Garland 10/23: Andy Weber A.M. Lonnie Mayberry P.M. 10/26: Patrick Allen 10/30: John Bradley A.M. Brandon McCauley P.M.
Lord’s Supper P.M. Marty Smith
Lincoln Smith
Meals On Wheels 10/ 5: Joy McDonald 10/12: Jean Qualls 10/19: Judy Rogers 10/26: Jane Talley PICK-UP MEALS AT
10:40
RADIO ROOM Clay Chessor Patrick Allen Grady Teet Chris Teet
USHERS: Bobby Breece Ronald Coates Monty Dunn Don Chessor
BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN OCTOBER 10/2: Sam Brown, Heath Buchanan, Braydon Chessor, Bruin Dotson , Dane Gilbert 10/9: Riley Haithcoat, Eli Jacobs, Landon Jenkins, Jagger Lawson, Finn Martin 10/16: Jackson Mayberry, Walker
Mayberry, Joseph McCauley, Jackson McDonald, Will McDonald 10/23:Zane Nash, Major Qualls, Aiden Wallace, Aden Weber, Cameron Wright 10/30: Thomas Alderson, Wyatt Aydelott, Knox Bailey, Lake Bates, Sam Brown
Please be up front by 8:50
NURSERY Michelle Gilbert
BAPT. CLOTHING Kathy McDonald
Prayer Week of October 2
S.M.W. John Bradley
S.M.D. Daniel Poff
S.E.W. Mike Plunkett
S.E.D Joey Hunt W.E.B.S.
Don Luther W.E.D.
Marty Smith
Greeters: Phil & Susan Griggs, Michael & Mandy Harrison, Calvin & Dedra Hoover, Michael, Renae, & Bradley Horner
NURSING HOME SERVICES LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING HOME 10/2: B. & C. McAlister 10/2: Alan Potts 10/9: Shane Willis 10/9: Mike Brown 10/16: Daniel Dressler 10/16: Marshall Spencer 10/23: Fairfield 10/23: Robert Bowman 10/30: Daniel Dressler 10/30: James Aydelott
Tulipwood Service - John Bradley
Read Scripture: Oct. 2 : David Hudgins Oct. 9: Wayne Rediker
Elders’ Prayer Oct. 2
Shane Willis
Wait on Table
1st Sunday Wayne Chessor
2nd Sunday Craig Shelton 3rd Sunday
Mark Chessor
4th Sunday Mike Goodpasture
5th Sunday Bill McDonald
Right Side Jeremy Qualls Wayne Rediker Matthew Fakes
Riley Qualls
Left Side Derek Newsom Randy Wright
Daniel Poff Will Mayberry
Alternates
Lonnie Mayberry Eric Coleman
More celebrations….
James Easley 89 Years Old
October 8, 2016
