CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 September 14, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 36

Centerville Church of Christ Sunday 9am / 6pm

Wednesday 7pm

“I Hope You Know”

The greatest proof of Jesus’ life and the evidence of His existence is found in the power of prophecy. Not only was His life promised to come into the world, but the details, from His birth, to His burden as a king, to His bones being unbroken when He died, His life was more than promised it was precisely made known to the world. John does not fail to include this truth, “Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scriptures might be fulfilled” (John 19:36-37). When we read the words and imagine His voice crying out, “It is finished” (John 19:30) we’re hearing more than a mere statement of relief; it’s a resounding call that the entirety of heaven’s plan to save mankind from their sins, had been completed, save the resurrection of our Lord from the grave, and for that the certainty was equal to the death just witnessed. While the scriptures were not silent about the identity of our Lord, His opposition was anything but silent when it came time for them to unfold their plan to end His life. There was more corruption perpetrated toward Jesus in His last hours, than we can truly come to realize. While the world around us cries and clamors today demanding for justice and equality, the only One who can truly deliver such to the world, received none when He needed it the most. Under the Jewish system of law of the 1st Century, no less than a dozen laws were broken in order to find Jesus guilty of crimes He did not commit. Among the laws, the Sanhedrin needed unanimous agreement in order to obtain a conviction. Of their council, not all agree to convict Jesus and sentence Him to death. Two were believers and stated as much, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea (John 19:38-39). One came in the dark of night (John 3:1-5), the other was delayed in coming (Mark 15:43), both came to the decision that this was more than a good teacher, He was sent from God. They also both came at the time of His death (John 19:38-39). Within the passage of John 19 you find the potential of people. Both, perhaps when they realized they had nothing more to lose than what was lost by the One they had chosen to follow, came forward and sought to speak for Jesus when it was feared no

one else would. The work of Nicodemus and Joseph, may seem to be a subtle act, but what they did, prior to our Lord’s resurrection is really quite remarkable. Joseph was not as ready as Nicodemus when it came to speaking up for Jesus, but finally did, knowing there was nothing else to lose. Nicodemus, who first came in darkness, later would come in defense, when the rulers wanted to illegally seize Him. It would be Nicodemus who said, “Does our law judge a man before it hears him and knows what he is doing” (John 7:51). It would be in death that Joseph and Nicodemus would both have their biggest impact for the Lord. Were it not for Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea, our Lord Jesus would have simply been taken down from the cross and buried in a mass grave, a final resting place reserved for common criminals. Yet these two believers approached Pilate, and spoke not just for the body of Jesus, but of their belief in Jesus. I hope you know, it’s the faith of men like Nicodemus and Joseph that inspire us still today to speak through our fear and name the faith we have for our Father’s Son, so the world will know to turn and see Jesus!

F D Day School Openings

Day School has a few spots left. Call 931-729-5233 and enroll today !

Sept. 14 - Unchain My Heart to the Lonely David Swanger, Hendersonville, TN

Dinner Hosted By: Bill McDonald’s Class

Sept. 21 - Unchain My Heart to the Little Ones Nick McNabb, Searcy, AR

Dinner Hosted by: 20/30’s Class

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

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 jaydelot52@gmail.com or any member of the Child Advocacy Ministry group.

WE KICKED OFF THE JUNIOR HIGH FIRESIDES in grand fashion! 30 Junior High enjoyed a great night in the Lighthouse hosted by the Elkins, Jacobs, and Hudgins on Sunday night. We devoured a delicious meal, had a devo from John 4 and enjoyed some scatterball to end the evening. Thanks To Mike & Regina Elkins, Philip & Alice Anne Jacobs, and Jim & Leslie Hudgins for hosting and helping with the evening. WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE LIGHTHOUSE… Austin Painter will be joining us from Freed-Hardeman University. Always enjoy having Austin stopping by and the opportunity to ask questions about FHU. Thanks ahead of time to Philip Jacobs too for helping with the night in my absence. Also, don’t forget with the September Series, we will be eating in the Fellowship Hall. Come join from 5-7 and devo and September Series will follow immediately after. THIS SATURDAY WE GO TO RUSH AT FREED-HARDEMAN. This will be for the Junior & Senior High. Cost is $20 for t-shirt and registration, plus you will need two meals on your own. Sign-up list is on the Youth News Board with deadline to sign up will be this Wednesday! This is always a highlight to see FHU and enjoy an unforgettable youth rally with wonderful classes and the opportunity to fellowship with around 2000 other Junior & Senior High. Sign-up A.S.A.P.! ONE OF MY FAVORITE POEMS IS, “TOUCH OF THE MASTERS HANDS.” As the reading draws a picture of an auction of a violin and the difference that is made by itself and then in the hands of the master musician. It correlates so well to our lives and the validity God adds to our lives when we let him take over. Often times we feel disconnected, empty, unwanted, and unusable. So often we feel these ways because we search for sustenance in things that will never fill the void that God is intended to fill in our lives. Search wherever you like, try whatever you might, God is the One, the only One, that can fill that void. Never place your value, your true worth, on the opinion of others, the

latest fad or phase or what society says is the way to be. Rather, daily reexamine your life based upon the criteria that God set forth through His Son Jesus Christ. There is no other test, standard or qualification that will measure up against the One who lived a perfect life and sacrificed it for you and me. Begin today to start a new way of evaluation of your worth. Start today to know each step you take is progressing toward a heavenly goal as you… follow His path, -Craig

Wednesday Nights L2L

L2L Classroom in Lighthouse

September 14 Lighthouse

W/ FHU 5:00-7:00

September 17 RUSH @ FHU Jr & Sr High 7am-12:30am

September 18

Sr High Fireside

Riley & Reagan Qualls

7:00-9:00

September 23 5th Quarter

Bus Garage After game-11:30

September 25

Sparks & Intermediates at The Movies

1:00-5:00

September 27 HCHS

Volleyball Tailgater 4:30-6:00

CONTRIBUTION $13,579.25 BUDGET

$ 12,784.oo Camp Meribah

$ 200.27

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Percy & Polly Lancaster, Danny Bates, Debbie Lancaster, Bessie S h e p a r d , J i m m y Mathis, John Ed Hooten, Lindrell Barrett, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Runions, Jack Lowery, Gabriel Roberson, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Raymond Truett, Helen Hudgins, Christine Sawyer, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor Hickman County Nursing Home: Allene Worley, Eltie Davis

Please Pray For:

Birthday Celebration

Thank You

...Gospel Meeting at the Waverly Church of Christ Sept. 18-21, 2016. Speaker: David Sain. Bible Class: 9 A.M.; worship 10 A.M. followed by potluck lunch. Sunday 6:30 P.M. Monday-Wednesday 7 P.M. ...Coble Church of Christ invites you to their Homecoming on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Worship 11 A.M. followed by add-a-dish lunch. Speaker: Mark McFarlin ...Ladies’ Day at the Shipps Bend Church of Christ September 17, 2016 Speaker: Brenda Rutherford Theme: “HEAVEN” 9:30-10a Registration 10-12 Program followed by lunch. RSVP by September 15th to 931-729-3413. ...Gospel Meeting at the Shipps Bend Church of Christ September 18-21, 2016. Speaker: Rod Rutherford Worship: 9a;Bible Study: 10a. Sunday Eve.: 7:30p; Mon.—Wed. 7 p. ...Ladies’ Day at the Waverly Church of Christ Saturday, October 15, 2016. “Love In Action” Speaker: Sameea Collins 9a Registration & Hospitality 9:30 a Program begins & Concludes with lunch. 931-296-3213 ...Pond Church of Christ invites you Friends & Family Day November 6, 2016 Speaker: Lonnie Jones “Soldiers Of Christ Arise” Bible Class: 9a Worship: 10a followed by Add-A-Dish lunch Afternoon Worship: 1p

You are invited to a birthday celebration honoring Judy Rogers’ 80th birthday ! The celebration will be held on September 18, 2016

at the Centerville Church of Christ Fellowship Hall from 2-4 P.M. The family would love for you to help celebrate ! No gifts please.

cBapis Area Events

A Bridal Tea

Spotlight on…. Our New Deacons

Jonathan, Misty, Alyssa, Ellie and Wyatt Aydelott

3630 Swan Creek Road Centerville, Tennessee 37033

Jonathan will be serving on the Harvest Time Outreach Ministry

and the Security Team.

...Polly Lancaster was treated and released from Maury Regional Hospital. ...Margie Willis, mother of Shane, is in Maury Regional Hospital being treated for stomach ulcers. ...Ruth Reece is in Williamson Medical Center due to a fluid problem. ...Marge Rushton is recovering from lung cancer surgery at St. Thomas Mid-Town. ...Bobby Brown, father of Mike, had surgery Tuesday for a stomach aneurysm at Summit Hermitage. ...Geneva Bradley has been diagnosed with brain cancer. She will be at her daughter’s home with Alive Hospice. Visitors are welcome. Her address is: Joyce Morey 322 Westview Road White Bluff, TN 37187 ...Eric Ghant is recovering from a toe amputation due to a bone infection at St. Thomas West. ...Terry Johnston is having injections in his eyes due to diabetes. ...Ila Bess Rochelle, aunt of Lonnie Gilliam and Patricia Skelton, is in declining health and would appreciate hearing from her church family. Her address is: Brookdale Senior Living 202 Walton Ferry Road # 141 Hendersonville, TN 37075 ...Pat Sullivan is in Horizon Medical Center undergoing tests after suffering chest pain.

Fg Sympathy ...We express our sympathy to the family of Don Ward who passed away. To his wife Cora, children Donna, Bobby & Walter, all grandchildren we extend our deepest sympathy. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Wayne McCrary who passed away. He was the brother of Wayne & Carolyn Chessor’s son-in-law.

You are invited to a Bridal Tea for Julie Gilbert, bride elect of Orrie Rice, September

25, 2016 at the Outreach Center from 1-2:30. Julie and Orrie are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and the Town Crier.

Prayer Request

Suzette Boehms came before the church Sunday night asking for prayers and words of encouragement.

Ann Hooten writes: “Your calls, visits, thoughts and prayers meant so much to us during the loss of my father. We are truly blessed with loving Christian friends. In Friendship & Love…..”

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Hey kids ! It’s Time For Bible Hour ! Every Sunday Night at 6:00 P.M.

Bible Stories, Songs, Puppets September Theme: “Prayer” Daniel

Hungry Hound Pantry Item : corn Ages: 3 Years - 3rd Grade

See You there!

Elders’ Prayer September 18

Mike Goodpasture

Prayer Week of Septemer 18

S.M.W. S.M.D Alan Potts Scott Bailey

S.E.W. S.E.D. Jeremy Qualls Paul Bryant

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Eddie Boone Jake Martin

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 9/18: Daniel Poff 9/25: Derek Newsom

Y O U T H G R O U P PICTURES….. If you have any youth group pictures, no matter how old, that you would like to donate, please drop

them by the church office.

Wait on Table

3rd Sunday Dr. Jerry Nash

4th Sunday

Bill McDonald

Right Side Cody Woods Philip Jacobs

Samuel Gilbert Ken Dickerson

Left Side

Danny Skelton Thomas Chessor Peter Houston Eric Mayberry

Alternates Wayne Chessor Daniel Dressler

Financial abuse can take many forms, from illegal debits, to third-party scams and even unauthorized withdrawals by an approved caregiver. Many criminals are targeting those that are 65 years and over. At present the Senior Citizens in America are losing almost $2.9 billion annually to fraud enacted upon them, and this amount is expected only to grow. The American Bankers Association has created four education programs to assist in empowering Americans and communities with the facts and knowledge of how to protect themselves against fraud. Shela Chessor will be presenting the following programs for anyone who would like to attend. Drinks and Refreshments will be provided, courtesy of First Farmers and Merchants Bank. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby.

Location - Outreach Center Programs 1 & 2 will be presented on

Tuesday, 10-04-16 from 8:45am – 11:15am Program 1: Identifying and Avoiding Scams

Program 2: Protecting Your Assets by Preventing Identity Theft

Programs 3 & 4 will be presented on Tuesday, 10-11-16 from 8:45am – 11:15am Program 3: Choosing a Financial Caregiver

Program 4: Acting as a Responsible Financial Caregiver

Sign-Up For: Informational Seminar for

Senior Citizens Presented by: Shela Chessor

Friends & Family Day 2016 Over 600 in attendance,

uplifting service & delightful fellowship !

Thanks to Jimmy & Cathie Copley for the donation of

mums for the tables !

Debbie Gilbert New address : 2287 Skyview Drive Centerville, Tennessee 37033 Charlie & Susan Ingram New Address: 1250 Puckett Hollow Rd. Centerville, Tennessee 37033

Fg New Address