FEBRUARY 8, 2023

WELCOME

Mike Farias and his daughters, Mary and Rose, met with the elders saying that they wish to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know and encourage them.

 

 

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Jim Blue: “There are many ways for us to give back to him for the many blessings that he bestows upon us each day. Help us to remember to give back to Lord Jesus today!! Amen.”

•  Please keep The Burns Family in your prayers as Jan’s mother, Janice Cottongim, is now at home with Hospice Care. Cards may be sent to Mrs. Cottongim, 3491 Hickory View Drive, Marietta, GA 30064

•  Rachel Clark and The Raums: “Please pray for Lauren Jabri and baby Shiloh. Lauren is experiencing some complications with pregnancy.”

•  Melanie Gipson: “Pray for Melanie Gipson who is studying with others about our Lord to teach others His Word in learning and prayers. Pray for me trying to get my GED at Drake College.”

•  Michael and Brittany Hammond: “We would like to thank everyone who came to our shower. Thankful for all the gifts and cards! Also we are asking for prayers for Brittany. She has a meeting with a co-worker and boss. Pray for healing in that situation.”

•  Adam Heinrich: “Thank you for arms wide open to my new family. Pray for all people and my brothers and His Way.”

•  Brandon Houk: “Pray for the His Way guys just to keep pushing forward and stay on the right track.”

•  Terri Jones: “Prayers would be greatly appreciated on behalf of my son, Michael, as well as for my husband. God knows what they stand in need of.”

•  Carol Kuhn: “Please pray for my sister, Barbara, and her husband, Bill, who has dementia – for peace and wisdom.”

•  John Kuhn Family: “Please pray as we take Jennifer to Searcy this Thursday to interview for Harding’s Trustee Scholarship. If she gets it, she receives full tuition. Also pray for John as he considers some changes in his job. Pray that God will make His will very clear. Also pray for a friend, Thomas Henderson, who is in the hospital with blood clots fighting for his life.” (Update from Tonda: “Thomas Henderson, the young man we requested prayers for Sunday, passed away last night. Please pray for his family. He was a young newlywed.”)

•  Alan Moore is recuperating at home after having gall bladder surgery Wednesday, February 1^st.

•  Don and Janice Phillips: “Praise God for healing our friend, Robin. She is back home now.”

•  Donna Roshell: “Continue to pray for my brother-in-law, Robert. He continues to have health problems. Also pray for his wife (my sister) Kelly and daughter, Angel. Pray for my mother, Lillie. She’s having back pain.”

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Allison Ledford (6/2023), Samantha Strachan Ajayi (6/2023), and Jessica Brown (9/2023)

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Richard Brown, Jamie Cole, Pati Dobbs, Alan Moore, Fritz Nelson, Sheril Townsley, and Doug Wingard

•  Our Missionaries: Denisovs & Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana), Carlos & Linda Eguizabal (Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)

WEDDING SHOWER

in honor of

Darrell and Jessica Brown

Sunday

02.26.2023

2 – 3:30 PM

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, E.

Huntsville, AL 35801

Registered at Amazon and Walmart.

WAYS YOU CAN SERVE

·        Communion Preparation – The sign-up list for preparing the communion is posted in the kitchen. Questions – contact Jim Phillips at 256-417-8202.

·        Childcare Workers needed – There is a new sign-up link for those willing to be a childcare worker during Sunday assembly. We have 3 classrooms and 2 workers per classroom so we could use 6 people every week. Please contact Suzie Nance at drnance(-at-)hiwaay.net or 256-653-2508 to receive the link. Also, let her know if you are willing to fill in as needed. Thanks!

·        College FNLs – There is a sign-up list posted in the kitchen for those who would like to prepare food for our Campus Ministry’s FNL. If your family or LIFE Talk is preparing the meal for any of the weeks, they invite you to join them for the entire evening if you can and get to know our college students.

CENTRAL ADULT WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS OPTIONS

Winter Term: January 4 through March 1

1.   Praying Jesus’s Model Prayer in Everyday Life (FLC)

Date	Lesson / Scripture	Topics About Which to Pray
Feb. 8	Forgive Us Our Debts (Matt. 6:12)	Forgiveness for relationship strife at home, work, school, and church; country strife pertaining to politics, race, and media

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09

2.   Romans, Part 2 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09

ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES: NOW THROUGH MAY 21

1.   Paul’s Guidance to the Corinthian Church (FLC)

2.   Women’s Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)

Assembly – “Looking in the Wrong Place”

This Sunday, February 12^th, James Ryans will present a lesson on “Dealing With It.” 1 Corinthians 5:1-13.

SUPER BOWL PARTY

There will be a Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 12^th, in our gym for anyone who would like to attend. Please bring a dessert to share.

LADIES EVENT

Ladies, please join us on February 25^th from 2:00-4:00 in the Family Life Center for an afternoon of shopping, fellowshipping, and storytelling! Attending a Hope Party is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women all over the world. Join us as we watch some short and inspiring videos, hear engaging stories from around the world, and learn more about how to get involved with the Women of Hope program. Healing Hands International will also have some goods available for purchase; these goods are handcrafted by the amazing women artisans that are trained through the Women of Hope program. Feel free to bring a friend! If you have any questions, please reach out to Emilie Porter, Caroline Lowery, or Hollye Dickey. Please RSVP to Hollye Dickey (hbdickey(-at-)gmail.com or 256-509-2113) by February 18^th. We hope to see you there!

(Please read the article “About Us” to learn more about Women of Hope.)

ABOUT US

Women of Hope is a ministry of Healing Hands that seeks to strengthen women around the world through education, business training, and microfinance. Our work is accomplished by our international staff in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, and Haiti. Our Women of Hope coordinators host trainings, and support and encourage the women they work with.

We are always overwhelmed by the ripple impact of workshops and businesses. Time and time again, we see that when these women are empowered and earning an income, they send their children to school, share their new knowledge with others, and serve their communities. We truly believe that when women are empowered to dream, communities thrive.

Women of Hope is a program of Healing Hands International. Our mission is to aid, equip, and empower those in need around the world in the name of Jesus Christ so they might experience God’s healing grace through programs like clean water, agriculture workshops, women entrepreneurship, disaster relief, and more. To learn more about HHI, visit: www.hhi.org

MARRIEDS’ RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, February 10:

Registration & Check-in:                                                                        6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Singing                                                                                                      6:30 pm

Session I - The Mutation of Marriage                                                  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ice Breaker

Interactive Activity

Introduction Message

Saturday, February 11:

Session II – WHO’S YOUR DADDY?                                                       9:00 am - 9:30 am.

Breakout Session – EXPECTATION                                                  9:35 am – 10:05 am.

Session III – IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE TOXIC                                       10:15 am – 11:00 am.

Breakout Session – A SERVANT’S HEART                                      11:10 am - 11:50 pm.

Wrap Up Morning Session                                                                    11:55 pm - 12:00 pm.

Lunch                                                                                                        12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Interactive Activity                                                                                 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm.

Session IV – PRACTICAL APPLICATION                                                 1:35 pm – 2:10 pm.

Breakout Session – WHAT CLOSES THE HEART?                          2:15 pm -3:00 pm.

Conclusion of Seminar – Q & A                                                            3:00 pm- 3:30 pm.

MEN TO SERVE – FEBRUARY

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Matthew McCauley’s Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Feb	8	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	10-11	Marrieds’ Retreat
	12	Super Bowl Party (5:00 pm – FLC See article.)
	14	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	15	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	17	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	17-19	Teens – Winterfest
	21	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	25	Ladies – Hope Party (2-4 pm – See article.)
	26	Wedding Shower Honoring Darryl and Jessica Brown (2:00-3:30 pm See invitation.)
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	28	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
Mar	3	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	5	Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)