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February 20, 2013 Volume XXXII1 - Number 8

“I Hope You Know”

Traditions come and go. It is unclear when (for the

Centerville church) the tradition of recognizing certain groups and individuals for their personal

milestones in life began. Certainly a close inspection of archived Messengers would reveal the

beginning of said honor, but for the purposes of this

installment, such research was neither performed nor necessary. Suffice it to say, those who have

arrived at the mark of 80 years and couples who have achieved the “golden” anniversary of 50 years

receive this recognition.

As Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 dawned across Centerville, one of our own; a native to this area,

ushered in a milestone of life. In so doing, he saw himself moving four decades closer to having that

honorable annual mention in the Centerville

Messenger. To mark the occasion of reaching the “halfway” point of being an annual birthday

honoree, this issue of The Messenger is affectionately dedicated to Craig Shelton. It is

fitting to note, some of our congregation believe

this author shares an equivalent age to our honoree. Yet in reality, several (multiple, really) years must

first pass before an opportunity to repay...reciprocate this honor and until such an

advanced age is reached.

1997 marked the beginning of Craig’s ministry with and for the Centerville church. During those years,

he served along side and in the stead of his mentor in ministry. Over the course of these 16 years, a

period of his time was devoted to our youth through

the school system as a guidance counselor. Of no small significance is the fact that while stepping

away from the ministry here, and allowing that role to be filled by another, Chris Webb had no louder

voice of support than that of his predecessor. Such

July 30th, 2012 marked Craig’s return to the

shared ministry of this congregation. The youth and our church family is well served through his

devotion to God and his affection for others growing by the “training and admonition of the

Lord.” His family, both of choice and of origin,

lend their love and support both to each other and to this great church. They help this body of the

Lord’s church “by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every

part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love” (Ephesians 4:16).

I hope you know, the Centerville church has no

greater friend than Craig Shelton. I hope you know the Lord’s church needs more men of his

devotion to faith and family, character and

courage working in our midst. These words are written in the spirit of giving honor to whom

honor is due...and because of the reality that with rapid aging opportunities such as these become

fewer and fewer. Happy birthday Craig!

is an aspect of humility, all in the body of the

Lord’s church would do well to adopt.

IF YOU HAVE HAD NOTHING TO DO… you

haven't been paying attention. We have had a busy time around here and have not taken

time to slow down. Last Wednesday we enjoyed a full house in the Lighthouse hosted

by Greg, Jennifer, Rachel, and Sidney

Hudgins. It was a great time with some delicious food! Then, on Thursday morning

we had our Senior High Prayer Breakfast. Thanks to Mike Elkins and the leaders of the

FCA group for their support and involvement in making this possible. Sunday night brought

the Senior High Fireside and one of our largest

turnouts this year! Thanks to our hosts, Philip & Alice Anne Jacobs and Jeremy & Meredith

Qualls and for all they do for our group! The food was great and the devotional centered

on AES...Accountability, Example, Submission.

Then on Monday night our Monthly Bible Studies began. The boys met at Matthew &

Cissy Dotson’s home led by Matthew Dotson and Derek Newsom. The girls met at Derek &

Rachel Newsom’s home led by Rachel Newsom and Cissy Dotson. If you missed this

one, I hope you plan to be at the next one

that will be the 3rd Monday of the month!

IT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! The Senior Spotlight / Senior High Retreat is this

weekend! We have a lot planned and there are sure to be memories made for a lifetime. The theme is “Marathon” as we

look at Matthew 5:41, as well as many verses surrounding the “race of life.” Don’t forget you will be responsible for 3-4 fast

food type meals on your own plus any spending money.

Lodging, transportation, materials, four meals, entertainment and shirts are included in the $60 you paid and/or our budget.

The bus will leave at 9:00 AM Friday morning and we will return by 5:00 PM Sunday. I hope you are as excited as I am!

“FAITH IS THE DARING OF THE SOUL TO GO FARTHER THAN IT

CAN SEE.” -William Newton Clarke. This weekend we plan to

test our faith as well as whom our faith is in. As we think about the “marathon of life,” what are the things we can grasp

to get us through? Second Corinthians gives a little insight as it reads; “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Pray for our safety this weekend. Please pray as well that

hearts will be touched, lives will be refocused, and God will be seen as the one to hold tightly too. May we better understand

in this “marathon” the One we serve that created us, will sustain us, and will welcome us home in the end. “With God

all things are possible!” -Mark 10:27 and may we always…

follows His path, -Craig

Feb. 22-24

Senior

Spotlight /

Senior High

Retreat Gatlinburg

-February 27 Lighthouse Madison Smith

hosts

5:00-7:00

-February 28 Junior High

Prayer

Breakfast HCMS 7:30

COMING SOON...

-March 15-17

Junior High

Retreat NBF State

Park

The Food Truck will be

here ...

Thursday

March 21, 2013

Tennessee Children’s

Home Spring Food and Supply Drive 100% Bottled Orange and Grape Juice

Sugar

BBQ Sauce

Hot Sauce Canned Mushrooms

Vienna Sausages Baked Beans

Strawberry Jelly/Jam

Kool-Aid (canisters) Anti-Bacterial Kitchen Cleaner

Pine-Sol Men’s Stick Deodorant

Paper Towels

No two snowflakes are alike. No two sunsets are ever exactly the same. Your Creator delivers a masterpiece with every stroke of artistry He inspires. You are no different. With each touch of His hand, with every letter you read in His Word, He changes your heart from old to new-forming you in His image. You become more like Him each moment you spend with him. Your Creator makes all things new !

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew

a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

CONTRIBUTION $ 12,313.26

BUDGET $ 13,169.00 Sunday School

$ 143.20

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Caleb Sams, Ruby Springer, Robert Pitts, Andrea Spears, Reba Horner, He nr ie t ta Roc he l le , Ma x i ne Shepherd, Jeff Denton, Colby Westmoreland, Aiden Turnbow, Fred Hansford, Mollie Orton, Jerry Shepard, Olgia Dotson, Bobby Kelley, Janie Billions, Lisa Shepherd, Tina Johnson.

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

Home: Sammye Elrod, Mozine

Atkinson, Margaret & Curtis McCord, Dorothy Easley, Bud & Jimmie Roder, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks, Edward Loveless, James & Louise Westmoreland.

..Feb. 22-24

Senior High Retreat

COMING IN MARCH… ...March 14 Visitation Team 2 meets at the Outreach Center at

6:30.

...March 15-17 Jr. High Retreat Nathan Bedford

...March 17 Visitation Team 3 meets at the Outreach Center

following evening worship

service. ...March 22-23 Father/Daughter

Retreat at Beaverdam ...March 27-29

School System Spring Break ...March 31 Easter Sunday

Please Pray For :

...Teresa Tiller Heinz will have surgery for cancer Wednesday, February 20th at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She is the daughter of Sarah Tiller. ...Jean Plemmons has returned home.

...Belva Goins has returned home.

...Margie Claud is recovering at home from back surgery. ...Geneva Hudgins Bozza is battling cancer and having a difficult time. She is the cousin of Foy & Helen Hudgins and lives in Springfield, Tennessee. ...Bill Davis is at home. ...Lonnie Gilliam was sick over the weekend. ...Bobby Bates spent one night in Baptist Hospital for tests. He has returned home. ...Claudine Morrison spent one night in the local hospital. She is recovering at home.

...St. Jude Walk-A-Thon March 16, 2013 at the Jerry Dixon Walking Trail from 9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M. Call Joyce Boyd for more information. 931-729-4144 or 931-224-4706. *Flyers are in

the lobby. ...Ladies Day at the Walnut Street Church of Christ, Saturday, March 2, 2013. 9:00—11:00 A.M. Registration begins at 8:30 A.M. Lunch will be provided. Speaker: Janie Jones ...Ladies’ Inspiration Day at the Walter Hill Church of Christ; Saturday, March 2, 2013. 9:00—1:00 P.M. Speaker: Shirley Smith Registration: 8:30 A.M. 7277 Lebanon Road Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Terry & Alisa Harrington write:

“ Words of encouragement, hugs, prayers, even just a smile go a

long way. Our family wants to thank everyone for those acts of

hope and love that was sent our

way. In the dark days your were always with us. God bless you all .

We love our church family.” Mike & Regina Elkins write:

“Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you for all your

prayers, calls, cards and food

during my diagnosis, surgery and recovery for the brain aneurysm.

Your prayers and support helped us through this uncertain time.

We are truly blessed to live in the

community we do surrounded by such a loving Christian family. In

Christ…”

...A Memorial has been given to Camp Meribah in memory of Nicus Loveless by Mrs. Don Franklin. ...a Memorial has been given to Framing the Future in memory of Nicus Loveless by Eddie & Lillie Franklin.

Congratulations to

Wayne & Ashley (Horner) Littleton

on the birth of ident ica l twin

boys ! They were

born February 19, 2013. Nathan weighs 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and is 19

1/2 inches long, and Nash weighs 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and is 19

inches long. Proud grandparents are Charles & Reba Horner.

We express our sympathy to the

family of Elvira Taylor who passed away February 6th in Waverly. She

was the mother of Betty Taylor and the grandmother of Cheyenne

Taylor.

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READ SCRIPTURE

February 24 Eric Nash March 3 James Aydelott

Prayer Week of Feb. 24 S.M.W. S.M.D John Smith Randy James S.E.W. S.E.D. Keith Qualls Gary Gatewood W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Philip Jacobs Bobby Breece

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