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December 5, 2012 Volume XXXII - Number 48

“I Hope You Know”

The Time Is Now For Remembrance - There’s something

about this time of year. We can remember, be drawn to remember more events and more tucked away moments of yesterday, than at most times throughout the year. Memories are a powerful possession. We can remember and be brought to laughter in an heartbeat, and at the next beat of that heart be filled with tears for the memory of a heartache, an absence, or a missed opportunity. Remember - The word “remember” or a variation of it, occurs some 230 times in the NKJV of scripture. The word “remembrance” occurs 32 times in the NKJV. To remember, to bring to remembrance, to call to the mind. 57 times in the book of Psalms alone, the act of remembrance is emphasized as the purpose or focus of the writings of selected Psalms. Jesus left two symbols for His people, for Christians, for the church, to use in order to remember Him - The symbol of His supper and the symbol of His baptism. How many other symbols have we tried to create or make, invent or adopt in order to somehow communicate either to the world or even to God, our devotion? We wear crosses or carry an extreme outward appearance; denominations have selected certain garments to show a measure of devotion and piety. Yet these are not the signs and symbols, the offerings and the gifts He has asked us to

give back to Him. His baptism shows our consecration to Him and our cleansing through Him. His supper shows our communion with Him. These two remembrances, are the centerpiece of our devotion to Him. The Supper is where we remember the price paid for our sins. In the past, the blood of bulls and goats could not take away sins. Therefore, the greatest hope of the past was to let the thought of sin fade to the background for a few months, only to be reminded of its pain and presence in your life, year after year. When Jesus was on the cross, His blood had to be spilled, shed, in order to offer a sacrifice for sins. When the guards came that evening to check on those being crucified, their intent was to check

for death or hasten it. It was unlawful to leave anyone on the cross, since it was the Sabbath. When the spear of the soldier pierced His side, He was dead, but His blood gushed forth (John 19:31-37). His blood was shed to pay the price of sin, to cover over the sins of the people. His blood was shed in order to pay the price of sin, a price which required death, price which each and everyone of us would have had to pay on our own, but He took our place. When His body and blood were

broken and spilled, He settled the debt of sin, not just for your sins, but for yours and the world. Had it just been your sins, He would have done it anyway. Baptism is where we find the Body and Blood of Jesus to be a part of our lives. His death, His burial, and His resurrection, that’s where the power of His blood is found in order to find our hope for salvation. Everyone who is in Jesus Christ is a new creation - We cannot hear into Jesus, we cannot believe into Jesus, we cannot repent into Jesus, we cannot confess into Jesus - we must be baptized into Jesus! (Romans 6:3-4). I hope you know, there is no greater remembrance than our Lord’s salvation and supper with Him; and there is no better time than now, to share these with Him.

IN TRYING TO CATCH UP LAST WEEK… I forgot

to mention the fantastic Youth Rally at Totty’s Bend on November 18. We had a great time with a lot of area young people and groups. My thanks to Brent Beard and the church at Totty’s Bend for putting together this wonderful annual event!

A PERFECT END TO THE WEEK! Our thanks to Barry, Lynn and Blake Warren for hosting the Lighthouse last Wednesday. We had a delicious meal, a large crowd, and a great time. This coming Wednesday Gage Dotson and his family will host with the doors opening at 5! We also had a great Junior High Prayer Breakfast last Thursday. My thanks to Coach Lawson and Coach Horner for helping as sponsors and to all who came.

THE SENIOR HIGH ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE DINNER IS THIS COMING SUNDAY! We will meet at the church at 4:00 and plan to be back around 10:00. With stops planned for appetizers, soups & salads, worship service, The main course, and desserts & dirty Christmas. Be sure to dress up for pictures and bring a gift between $10-$15. It will be a great night and one you will not want to miss! Invite a friend or two to join us!

TWO BIG THINGS TO END NEXT WEEK…

The Junior High Big Fun Christmas will be in the Fellowship Hall on December 14. We will eat, play a lot of games, and play dirty Christmas. On Saturday, December 15 we will have Breakfast with Santa. This will be for our Sparks & Intermediates with our Youth Group hosting. We will have breakfast, crafts, and free pictures with the Santa. You may come and go anytime from 8AM-10AM.

CAMP SNOWBALL VII is approaching fast! We are excited and placing everything in order for a big time! This is for the Junior & Senior High on December 27-29! Cost is $55 that will cover food, transportation, t-shirt, and everything else needed for these unforgettable 3 days! We are starting to see several applications come in so don’t wait. Applications are available on the youth page on the website or at the Youth News Board.

“HAPPY PEOPLE LEARN THAT happiness, like sweat, is a by-product of activity.” -Frank Pittman III. There truly is happiness in rest, but often this time of year it is found it activity. In this busy time, may we find our happiness busy in the work of the Lord. As it seems more good is done this time of year than any other, let us challenge ourselves to do those good deeds all year long. “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” –Galatians 6:9 follow His path, -Craig

Jr. High

Fireside Wayne & Jean

Qualls

6:30-8:30

-December 5 Lighthouse

Gage Dotson host

5:00-7:00

-December 6 Sr. High

Prayer

Breakfast HCHS @ 7:15AM

-December 9th Sr. High

Progressive

Dinner 4:00-10:00

-December 12 Lighthouse 5:00-7:00

-December 13 Jr. High

Prayer

Breakfast HCMS @

7:30AM

-December 14 Jr. High Big

Fun Christmas Fellowship Hall

6:00-9:00

-December 15 Breakfast

With Santa Fellowship Hall

8:00AM-

10:00AM

COMING SOON

-Dec 27-29 Camp

Snowball VII

Applications are online or on the

Youth News Board

JUNIOR &

SENIOR High

COST —$55.00

SPACE IS

LIMITED!

For More Information

and/or An Application,

Visit

www.centervillechurchofchrist

.org/ministries/youth

Or next to the youth news board!

John T. & Wanda Givens Married 53 Years

December 31, 2012

A.J. & Willie B. Coates Married 62 Years

December 25, 2012 Willie B. 80 Years Old December 30, 2012

James & Tommie Gadberry

Married 50 Years December 27, 2012

CONTRIBUTION $ 12,899.53

BUDGET $ 12,820.00

Sunday School $ 232.27

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Colby Westmoreland, James Dwyer, Dana Johnson, Aiden Turnbow, Henrietta Rochelle, Marie Boehms, Norma Nicks Parham, Mary Frances Welch, Brenda Joyce Cotton, Fred Hansford, Mollie Orton, J.T. Moss, Jerry Shepard, Olgia Dotson, Joyce Carroll, Bobby Kelley, Noah Elliott, Janie Billions, Andrea Spears, Lisa Shepherd, Tina Johnson.

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Lois Masters , Jean Plemmons, Beverly Bruno, Stephen Church, Ruth Stephenson, Nicus Loveless, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor, Thelma Deitmen, Lillian Bradford, Ida Mable Gerard. Hickman County Nursing Home: Ruby Wells, Francis Harris.

December Events… ...Dec.7 Lonnie Gilliam’s Sunday School Class 47th Annual Christmas Party, 6:30 P.M. at the home of Lonnie & Marilyn. ...Dec. 8 Jail Ministry Group will prepare and serve a Holiday Meal for Inmates and Jail Staff ...Dec. 9 Candlelight Ceremony at McDonald Funeral Home. ...Dec. 15 Wayne Qualls Sunday School Class Christmas Party at 6:00 at the Lodge. ...Dec. 16 Men’s Monthly Business Meeting 5:00 P.M. ...Dec. 16 Vis. Team 3 meets at the Outreach Center after P.M. worship.

...Dec. 19 Sunshine Baskets PLEASE BRING SNACKS, COOKIES, OR CANDY TO FILL THESE . ...Dec. 25 Christmas Day

Please Pray For…

...Curtis McCord is in the local hospital. ...Belva Goins is in Williamson Medical Center.

...The Nevils Family of Williamson

County were involved in a car accident in Arkansas over the Thanksgiving Holiday. The mother was killed and the 5 year old daughter in in serious condition. Please pray for this family. …Angie Pickard, the daughter of Carl (Fay) Burton, spent a few days in the hospital. She is at home recovering. . . . J e f f D e n t o n i s t a k i n g chemotherapy. His address is: 5928 Westcott Hills Way, Alexandria, VA. 22315 ...Brown Breece, the brother-in-law of Robert Orton and uncle of Karen

Phillips, spent a few days in the local hospital. He will be going back to the Nursing Home with hospice care. ...Jill Akens remains in the Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas until the delivery of twins. Her home address is : 2827 Heather Court Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 ...Henrietta Rochelle will have a surgical biopsy to remove a larger tissue sample. There were no signs of cancer in the first biopsy. Please keep her in your prayers. ...Bartlett Daniels, infant son of Jeffrey & Sonya Daniels, was treated

at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for acid reflux. He is doing better and is at home.

5th Annual Sounds of the Season: “Winter Wonderland” Saturday, December 15, 2012. 6:00 P.M.—8:30 P.M. Fairfield Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Featuring the Music of : Flat Rascals With the children’s “Miked-Up “ Sing-A-Long Just a great night of strumming’ and hummin’ your favorite yuletide songs and carols. Refreshments served. ...Community Christmas Day Meal, Tuesday, December 25th at the Hickman County Middle School. *Centerville Church of Christ Members: Please sign the list in the lobby for cookies for this event.

We express our sympathy to the family of Bobby Nicholson who passed away. He was father of Robert (Dana) Nicholson, and the grandfather of John, Emma, and

Noah.

Congratulations to Jeffrey & Sonya Daniels on the birth of a son Bartlett Lee Daniels. He was born N o v e m b e r 2 7 t h a t

Centennial Hospital. He weighs 7 lbs. and 14 ozs. Proud grandparents are

Mike & Janice Brown, and great-grandparents are Ward & Idell Mayberry.

Remember This ? …. ...Welcomed 7 New Families ...8 Babies Were Born ...Lost 13 Members by Death ...Moved into New Office Complex ...Completed Renovation Project ...14 Bereavement Meals Served to Families ….Numerous Congregational Meals and Small Group Meals Served At the Outreach Center. ...294 Campers at Camp Meribah AN INCREASE FROM 2011 ...Renovations To The Lighthouse ...250+ Food Boxes Given to Needy Familes ...Assistance To Needy Families for Utility and Clothing Needs

Kami Hunter and Lonnie Roberts were baptized on November 30, 2012 by member of the Jail Ministry.

The Family of Joyce Wright writes: “ We want to express our sincere thanks for the concern, words of

sympathy, and the kindness shown to our family during Joyce’s illness and death. The food was such a blessing and we are thankful to those who prepared and served it. Your kindness will always be appreciated.” Harold, Nicky, Greta & Natalie

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December 9 Jeremy Qualls December 16 Jason Dotson

Prayer Week of December 9 S.M.W. S.M.D Philip Jacobs Daniel Dressler S.E.W. S.E.D. Randy Wright Chris Teet W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Mike Brown Chris Hughes