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May 6, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 18

I Surrender All“I Hope You Know”

There is a moment in Ezekiel 8, when the man of God was taken up between heaven and earth, and the Spirit of the Lord began to show him visions of the people of Israel. In these visions there was a phrase asked of Ezekiel, “Do you see.” Some things we may know are going on around us, but just as Ezekiel was asked, so too we ask, “Do you see” what it’s doing to the structure of family, and the stability of our families? Do you see an identity crisis? The roles of gender and gen-der issues are becoming more and more distorted in our culture. The last presidential election cycle revealed a great deal of information about our culture. One of those pieces of information revealed 1/4 of the voters were single fe-males, and they voted overwhelming for agendas favoring social programs and government support. In February of 2012, NYTimes reported nearly 2/3 of children in the U.S. are born to single mothers. Furthermore, we are watching a culture gradually become feminized. Somewhere along the way our culture began to look down upon masculinity, male leadership, and the male form as an acceptable gen-der. Women in media are defenders, providers, and protec-tors. Most men are portrayed as soft, effeminate, and weak. The Bruce Jenners of the world clearly illustrate our

gender identity crisis. Do you see an inconsistency? Inconsistency exists when we demand one biblical principle be practiced, but we are content to see another equally vital biblical attribute virtu-ally ignored. We insist husbands be loving, tender, affec-tionate, spiritually astute and apt to lead. These are all spiritual qualities and requirements of a husband to fulfill his role in light of God’s will. Yet to insist that a wife be a nurture of the home, a supporter of her husband, a re-specter of his role, a teacher to her children, and a manager of her household, we’d be accused of propelling women back to a stone age era, and being mysogynistic, when in reality we are applying the same standard of truth from the same source of truth we insist be seen in husbands.

Do you see an image? The perception among our society today is for women to carry on the role of wife, mother, homemaker, and corporate executive, 9 to 5 employee, or simply the working woman. The image of the wife of Proverbs 31 is becoming a rarity. But the problem with the image of a wife and only a wife, is from a societal standpoint, that’s not enough. Their role is minimized as though she's trapped in a deficiency of being. Truth be told, most of our wives would prefer to be the model wife of scripture, minus the expectations of the world, but sadly, we fear man’s

judgment more than we fear God’s. We were first created in the image of God and to please Him is to gain our greatest blessing for our hearts and the hearts of our families. This Sunday, as every second Sunday in May, honor the role and those who reside in the role of a godly wife and mother. Encourage her to ignore the confusion of the world and listen to the commendation of the Lord for who she is and the value she brings to her family. I hope you know, the lives of husbands and the lives of children find their greatest gift given to them from the heart of a mother shaped by the hand of God.

Senior Sunday A day to honor our graduates…..

A CROWD AT THE LIGHTHOUSE! We had

over 60 together on Wednesday, April 29 before mid-week service for food, fun, and fellowship. Thanks to Patrick & Anita Allen for hosting and making several trips to get more pizza. It was a great night and always good to see many guests with us as well. Also, the expansion and renovation is almost completed. In the weeks ahead we will have an open house for all to see. THANKS TO BILL MCDONALD for hosting another Lad & Dad event at his farm last weekend. All had a wonderful time as memories were made and a lot of fun was had!

SENIOR SUNDAY WAS A WONDERFUL way to show honor to a special group. We began with Bryan McAlister and I sharing a lesson on the “Core of our Faith.” We then took the opportunity to recognize the group and give them a Bible from the congregation. This was followed up with a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall for the Seniors, their families, the Elders, Ministers, Staff and their families too. I always enjoy this time as the Elders and Ministers take a moment to share some words of wisdom with the group. A new addition that was a big hit this year was the Senior Tables decorated to tell the stories of each Senior. This also allowed the congregation a chance to say a word of encouragement through notes. Thank you to Susan Dotson and Misty Shelton for helping decorate and serve the food on Sunday. Thank you as well to Karen Bridges and Johnny Ruth Elrod for helping with decorations too! Also, a special thanks to Fish Camp for the delicious food as they catered the event. CINCINNATI BLAST APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE! This is for the Senior High and 20/30s. The dates are May 29-31. We will see a Reds game, go to Kings Island, and make a lot of memories during that time. This is always a time for these two groups to get to know each other better! Get an application for more info,

and Return it before the deadline! WE HOPE THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT ONE PROMISE SERIES has been a blessing to all who have been with us. As we have been

looking at Song of Solomon for dating, sexuality, and marriage. My appreciation goes to all the parents and teens who have joined in the discussion with Bryan and I as we have asked some thought provoking questions. Our prayer is that the topics continue in your homes after services and that communication is opening up for more healthy relationships. We have just a few weeks left, come join in the class and the discussion! “TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Eccl 4:9-12. Keep sharpening, hold each other accountable, and always… follow His path, -Craig

May 7

Jr & Sr High

Prayer

Breakfast Lighthouse

7:00am-7:30

May 13

Lighthouse Elkins & McAlisters

5:00-7:00

May 14 (THURSDAY) Jr & Sr High

Bible Study Guys-Dotsons

Girls-Newsoms

May 17

Jr & Sr High

Fireside Finale 7:00-10:00

May 24

Sparks &

intermediates

Nashville Zoo 12:00-5:00

May 29-31

20/30 & Sr High

CINCINNATI

BLAST

SUMMER CAMP

AT MERIBAH

Week 1

June 7-12 VBS/Day Camp

June 15-17 Week 2

June 21-26 Teen Week

June 28-July 3

Place: First Baptist Church Centerville Time: 12 Noon—6 P.M. Date: May 9, 2015 Racheal was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in October, 2014. She has a total knee replacement but continues chemotherapy and will have several months to go. There will be a Silent Auction, Face Painting, Concessions, Quilt Raffle, Gun Raffle, Live Music, Cake Walk, and Pony Rides. For more information call Pam Simmons 931-623-8640, Debbie Bradley 615-308-2965 or Nicole Hodgens 931-446-1460.

Cancer Benefit for:

Racheal (Josh) Bradley

Ladies’ Day with Tracie Shannon Great Crowd !

Great Day !

CONTRIBUTION $ 15,274.15 BUDGET

$ 12,651.oo

Camp Meribah $ 263.50

Nursing Home Residents: L i f e C a r e C e n t e r : D o r o t h y Weatherspoon, Norma Nicks, Pauline Tilley, Larry Talley, Lucille Breece, Nellie Kalosis, Helen Hudgins, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Paul Litton, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor Dickson Nursing Home: James Clifton Thornton, Percy

Lancaster Hickman County Nursing Home: Eltie Davis Dickson Health and Rehab.: Ewen Sullivan, Ruth Sullivan Perry County Nursing Home: Lucille Talley 37067.

Life-Line

Daily Updates &

Devotional Message

931-729-5055,

931-729-0022

Area Events

...Percy Lancaster is improving daily and hopes to return home soon. ...Joe Harper is having a very difficult time. He is in Williamson Medical Center. NO VISITORS PLEASE ...Georgia Moss has been very sick and is in Maury Regional Hospital for tests. ...Christine Sawyer is in Maury Regional Hospital. She will be transported to the Life Care Center in coming days. ...Gabriel Roberson will be going to

Cincinnati May 12th for further testing in hopes of receiving a liver transplant. ...Jean Swaw has been diagnosed with cancer and will be having a biopsy Friday, May 8th. ...Amber Wilson, cousin of Philip (Kristy) Wallace, is in a coma in a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama due to a serious car accident.

Rejoice !

Memorial

Sympathy

I Surrender All… Weekly

Challenge:

Sunday II Kings 4

Monday Matthew 20

Tuesday Luke 21

Wednesday Mark 14

Thursday John 2

Friday

I Samuel 1 & 2

Saturday Proverbs 31

….We rejoice with Miranda Beard who was baptized Sunday, May 3, 2015 by Craig Shelton. Miranda is the daughter of Tracy & Angie Beard.

Please Pray For:

...a donation to Camp Meribah has been given in honor of Mrs. Parker Elrod by Dr. P. David & Linda K.

Elrod. ...a Memorial has been given to Camp Meribah in memory of Roger Dotson by the following: Peggy & Dickie Thomas, Jerry V. Smith. …a Memorial has been given to the Lighthouse Renovation in memory of Roger Dotson and Louise Banks by Marty, Robin, Madison & Lincoln Smith. ...a Memorial has been given to the Day School Playground in memory of Roger Dotson by Marvin& Lisa Truett, Don & Vicki Chessor, Clay, Tara, Braydon & Bryson Chessor, Sally Chessor, Sam, Cindy &

Lindsey Chessor, Kyle, Lacey & Cooper Chessor. ...a Memorial has been given to the Lighthouse Renovation in memory of Roger Dotson by David & Jane Talley.

The following are recovering from

surgery or dealing with an illness: Jim

Wright, Glenda Teet, Farris Baker,

Jr., De’Ja Sanders, Shelia Rochelle,

Ruth Claud, Peggy Feichtinger,Gabriel

Roberson, Janice Beard, Karen Reagan

Bradley, Lisa Littlejohn, Marie Landon,

Gerdi Beaman, Rachel Bradley, Barbara

Baker, Sheryl Elkins, Amanda Mathis,

Richard Tate,Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff

Denton.

...We express our sympathy to the family of Ruth Cochran who passed away. She was the sister-in-law of Bobbie (Jack) Lowery and Roy (Joyce) Cochran. ...We express our sympathy to the family of G.W. Field who passed away. He was the brother of Glenda (Claud) Teet and the uncle of Chris (Jenny) Teet.

...Everyone is invited to a Reunion at the Byers Chapel Church of Christ, especially the family of Charlie & Bessie Halbrooks. Sunday, May 17, 2015. Guest Speaker: Bill McDonald Gene Durham will be special Sunday School Teacher who will tell the story of the Byers Chapel Church of Christ. Worship Service: 10:30 A.M. followed by potluck lunch. ...National Nursing Home Week May 10-16, 2015. The pleasure of your company is requested at Life Care Center of Centerville during National Nursing Home Week. Events begin at 2 P.M. daily For more information call: 931-729-4236. ...South Gate Church of Christ , formerly Eastside Church of Christ celebrates their 62nd Anniversary on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Worship: 9 A.M. Followed by Bible class and potluck lunch and 12:30 afternoon worship.

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Prayer Week of May 10 S.M.W. S.M.D

Eric Nash Jimmy Copley S.E.W. S.E.D.

Jonathon Aydelott Charles Shelton W.E.B.S. W.E.D.

Derek Newsom Jake Martin

If you are scheduled to serve in Worship and are unable, please secure your replacement and

contact one of the following: Dorris Claud 931-729-2933 Lonnie Mayberry 931 -242-2644 Bryan Woods 931-994-7042

John Bradley 931-994-7358

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May 10 Ronald Coates May 17 Patrick Allen

Happy Mother’s Day !

Bella Grace Bryant December 16, 2014

Parents: Brandon & Amy Bryant

Ava Noel Weber May 23, 2014

Parents : Andy & Jenny Weber

Carsen Duane McAlister March 20, 2015

Parents: Bryan & Mendy McAlister

Bryson Cale Chessor June 14, 2014

Parents: Clay & Tara Chessor

Samuel Boling “Bo” McDonald September 16, 2014

Parents: Ryan & Lauren McDonald

Lucy Kate Harrington June 19, 2014

Parents: Skyler & Kimberly Harrington

Brogan Chase Dressler December 16, 2014

Parents: Mark & Jessica Dressler

Caroline Brooke Williams January 27, 2015

Parents: Cody & Jessica Williams

Macray David Qualls September 17, 2014

Parents: Jeremy & Meredith Qualls