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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 October 19, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 41
“I Hope You Know”
For whatever reason, our Lord chose the foolishness of preaching to make known the good news of the Lord Jesus Christ to the world (I Corinthians 1:18-25). To preach requires not the praise of man nor the preference of man, but the pleasure and pointing to God. The people of our land and the world over need to acknowledge that God has, in His power of creation, established exactly three institutions. From the beginning of the creation to the culmination of humanity in the eternal judgement which is to come, God has created the church, marriage, and civil government. Of the three, the church is timeless, she has always been the predestined plan of God for man’s salvation. Marriage and the family serve as the greatest example of God’s fulness and His perfect love displayed in the world. Government is temporary and subject to man’s use and mistakes, but we must not forget that government did not originate from man, but from the Maker. The season of change is undeniably evident to all who are watching and aware. As vivid as the colors which emerge in the months of all, so too is the change which we find in the divide of our people and our land. At the heart is the choosing of our leadership for our nation. Before sides are chosen and lines drawn to even further separate us from one another, if we draw our eyes back to God’s word, and allow the lines of His guidance to steer our hearts, well would come the reminder of His authority, “both in heaven and on earth” (Matthew 28:18). Every form of power, including and especially governments, belong to the eternal hand of our Lord and Savior (Colossians 1:16-18). Well do we know the names He would bear in prophecy (Isaiah 9:6), but the potential and power of those names is often forgotten which lead Him to an increase of His peace and government without end (Isaiah 9:7). Since all authority rests with our Lord, submitting to His rule and to His authority is our calling. Thus we are to submit to the “governing authorities” and to “every ordinance of God” (Romans 13:1-7; I Peter 2:13-17). Not to mention our calling to prayer for those who lead (I Timothy 2:1-4), and to
surrender to God’s law and will before we select the will of man (Acts 4 and 5). Even our Lord called this distinction when pressed by those only interested in entrapping Him (Matthew 22:16-22). The reforms we hope to see and want to see in our nation, in truth must find their origin not in referendum at the ballot box but in revival among God’s people. The often quoted II Chronicles 7:14 is for a covenant people not a country or nation of today. The cause of faith cannot be advanced while we live and depend on broken ideologies of the political process. We need to admit the church has been derelict in her duty. Neither Democrats or Republicans hold up high the Christlike standards of leadership in our country. When timid Christians and tip-toeing pulpits fail to point to the truth which comes from a redeeming Lord, some falsely look to politics for an answer. They find only deeper problems. Our U.S. citizenship is at best a tool for influencing a part of the world while here. We possess many more means than did our first century brethren when it comes to speaking for Jesus. Paul did not deny the power of his Roman Citizenship to accomplish his objective of sharing the gospel, but he did not solely rely on it to accomplish the task. Neither can we rely on the broken political structures of a broken world. You'll be hard pressed to find a verse which advocates we choose a “lesser of two evils.” But you will quickly find the warning of I Timothy 3:1– 9 that we “turn away” from the (continued pg. 4)
Spotlight on…. Our New Deacons
Randy, Jana, Cameron & Claire Wright
713 Hickory Street Centerville, Tennessee 37033
Randy will be serving on the Facilities
& Grounds, Security, and the Lend-A-Hand Ministries
hjOctober Celebration !
All Committee Chairmen !
All Committee Chairmen, please pick-up an event schedule form in the lobby
and return it to the office by November 7th. The 2017 calendar is set to be completed by December 5, 2016. We deeply appreciate your help in coordinating our events for the year and anticipate 2017 being a great year for the Centerville Church of Christ !
Paul Bryant 80 Years Old
October 29, 2016
WHAT A WONDERFUL NIGHT AT CAMP MERIBAH! We had a large crowd and a phenomenal time Sunday night for the Junior High Fireside. Our topic for the night came from I John as we looked at the difference in light and darkness. We also enjoyed some beautiful singing and thoughtful prayers. Thank you to Sara True and Case Martin for hosting with help from Ray & Shelda Qualls and Brett & Heather Martin. Also, thanks to Derek, Rachel, & Boone Newsom for joining us and for all they do to make Camp Meribah so great! MONTHLY BIBLE STUDIES HAVE RETURNED! Thanks to Matthew & Cissy Dotson and Derek & Rachel Newsom for hosting these monthly times to dig deeper in the Word. We have had a few months off while Keegan and Boone have gotten situated and are ready to welcome everyone into their homes. If you have not been accustomed to being a part of these times, begin next month as the second Monday nights are the time to gather! Plan now to attend! TIMOTHY AND TABITHA CLASSES RETURN this Wednesday… Our special classes for guys and girls is almost back! These are always such a fantastic time to focus on some topics and issues just for either gender. This year in the separate classes we will be looking at the various men and women of the Bible and the troubles, trials, and triumphs that many faced. Misty, Cissy, Rachael and Tabitha are back for the girls and Matthew, Derek, Gaylon and I will be leading the guys. These classes are for the Junior and Senior High. Invite your friends and don’t miss a single class! “...GOD IS LIGHT AND IN HIM IS NO DARKNESS AT ALL.” Most everyone I know does not like to venture into complete darkness. We need to have some light source, something to help us see through the unknown. God is light and Christ has come as a light into this world so that we do not have to abide in darkness, John 12:46. So why do we continue to sit in darkness, wander in darkness, and expect to thrive in darkness? It will never happen. We were not created to enjoy
darkness, but rather to be in the light and flourish there. We are also expected to be the light of the world and lead others to the source. Be a light, shine brightly to lead others, and always look to the light… Follow His path, -Craig
Wed. Nights L2L
L2L Classroom in Lighthouse
Wed. Nights in
Oct & Nov Timothy & Tabitha
Classes
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
...Congratulations to the HCHS girls volleyball on finishing 2nd in the District. Members from our youth are Rachel Hudgins, Reagan Qualls, Madelyn True, and Rachel Walls. Congratulations to Rachel Walls who was also named All-District Regular Season. ...Congrats also to Rachel Hudgins and Madelyn True who got all Tournament in District. Congratulations to the HCMS Cross Country team for making it to State. Members from our youth are Will Chilton, Cloe Loveless and Valerie Totty Please let us know of other accomplishments that we may have missed!
CONTRIBUTION $12,049.18 BUDGET
$ 12,784.oo Camp Meribah
$ 200.55
The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Margaret James, Danny Skelton, Linda Mays, Anna Cate King, Bob Sutphin, Bruce Bowen, Susan Sullivan, Melissa Bryant, Terry Johnston, 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
Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Helen Hudgins, Christine Sawyer, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Thelma Chessor Hickman County Nursing Home: Allene Worley, Eltie Davis
Please Pray For: Thank You
cBas Area Events
cBapis Memorial
...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Geneva Bradley by the White Bluff Church of Christ. ...a Memorial has been given to the Bobby Morrison Scholarship Fund in memory of Kenneth Jenkins, Jeff Denton and Bobby Brown. ...a Memorial has been given to the Bobby Morrison Scholarship Fund in memory of Ila Bess Rochelle by Jerry & Linda Colley.
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
Cathie Copley writes:“Thank you for all your concerns, cards, and prayers. A special thanks to Suzette Potts, Cindy & Sally Chessor for bringing food. Thanks also to Bryan for coming to the hospital several times. My church family means the world to me. In Christian Love…” Ruth Staggs writes:“Dear Church family, Thank you for your prayers, lovely chimes, and all expressions of sympathy in the passing of my brother. He was very special to all who knew him.” Jimmy Mathis writes: “ Thank you so much for the many prayers and all you have done for me since I have been sick. I have been touched by your kindness. I finished chemo, but cancer was still found. We will re-evaluate more treatments in a month. Thank you again for all you have done for me and my family. In Christian Love…”
Please Pray For: ...Ruth Reece is in CCU at Williamson Medical Center preparing for dialysis. ...James Aydelott is recovering from surgery at home. ...Mike Plunkett will have knee replacement surgery October 25th at St. Thomas Mid-Town. ...Jane Berryman is in St. Thomas Mid-Town with an infection. ...Anna Cate King, daughter of Sarah Bates King, has returned home from the hospital. ...Ritchie Teet, brother of Chris, will have surgery October 26th at Centennial Hospital to have his left kidney removed. ...Glenda Teet, mother of Chris, had knee replacement surgery October 17th at St. Thomas Mid-Town. ...Terry Johnston, son of Ann, is recovering from surgery for a broken hip at NHC Hillview in Columbia. ...Carleen Clark Rogers is on hospice care.
...Gospel Meeting at the New Bethel Church of Christ October 16-18, 2016. Bible Study: 10:30 A.M. ; Worship: 11 A.M. Sunday Evening: 7:30 P.M. Mon. & Tues.: 7 P.M. Fellowship Meal following Sunday morning services. ...Area Wide Singing at the South Gate Church of Christ, 2700 Pulaski Highway Columbia, TN 38401 October 21, 2016 at 7 P.M. ...Ladies’ Day at the Columbia Avenue Church of Christ November 5, 2016. Guest speaker: Barbara Grimes of Fowlkes Street Church of Christ in Franklin, TN. Breakfast and Registration: 9-9:30 A.M. Program: 9:30 Lunch following program. Day School…has a
few spots left. Please call 931-729-5233 and enroll today !
Day School…is also accepting applications for a teacher and for substitute teachers. Please call 931-729-5233 for more information.
A Baby Shower !
You are invited to a baby shower for Hannah & Jonathon Longworth on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Outreach Center
from 1:30-3:00. They are registered at Buy Buy Baby and Target. It’s a girl !
...We express our deepest sympathy to the family of Gerdi Beaman who passed away in Milo, Missouri after a battle with cancer. She was the sister of Mina (Daniel) Dressler.
cBas Just Married !
Congratulations to Orrie & Julie Rice ( f o r m e r l y J u l i e Gilbert) who were
recently married. Their address is: 7530 Nathaniel Woods Blvd. Fairview, TN 37062
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Ministers
Bryan McAlister 931-994-3525
Matthew Dotson 615-418-2051
Craig Shelton 615-418-2228 Shane Willis 615-308-9161
Secretary Tammy Willis 729-4201
If you would like to have the Messenger
e-mailed to you weekly, please email: [email protected]
Elders’ Prayer October 23
Gary Gatewood
Prayer Week of October 23
S.M.W. S.M.D Michael Bryant Randy James
S.E.W. S.E.D. Matthew Kincade Mark Chessor
W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Robert Bowman Colby Shelton
If you are scheduled to serve in Worship and are unable, please take the
responsibility to secure your replacement and contact one of the following:
Dorris Claud 931-729-2933 Lonnie Mayberry 931 -242-2644 John Bradley 931-994-7358
Read Scripture Oct. 23 Daniel Dressler Oct. 30 Joey Hunt
Wait on Table
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
...Lend A Hand Ministry will meet in room 222 at 5:30 P.M. Sunday, October 23rd …Sunday, October 30th...
Trunk-Or-Treat
in the front parking lot following 5p worship! Sign-Up in the lobby if you will be entering a
decorated car ! Hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, candy !
caris healthcare, a provider of hospice care, is in need of volunteers. caris is located in Dickson County and provides hospice care to 5 counties: Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys and Stewart. There are not many volunteers in this area and we are in need of those who would be willing to
participate. If you would be willing to give 20-30 minutes of your time on a weekly basis providing companionship to someone on their last days of life by reading the bible to them or assisting in other ways, please contact Shauna Marlor at 615-441-5296.
Billy and Juanita Garner have moved into their new house in Columbia, TN. The address is:
1621 Avers Ave. Columbia, TN. 38401 They will continue to be a part of our church family. Billy has made the decision to resign from the deaconship. Billy has served as a deacon since 2002 and we appreciate his service in that roll. We love him and Juanita and are glad they will continue to worship with us.
,/.Resignation... New Address
(continued pg. 1) boasters, lovers of money, proud and arrogant. I hope you know, our reliance on the power of God above the parties of men will continually “deliver us from evil.”
