FEBRUARY 15, 2023

REJOICE

We rejoice with the angels over the birth of a new brother. Brandon Houk, a resident of His Way, was baptized Friday, February 3^rd. Please welcome and encourage him.

IN THE HOSPITAL

•  Sue Underwood is in Crestwood Hospital, Room 304 with pneumonia. Please keep her in your prayers. No visitors at this time.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Richard Brown: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow. My recovery from the surgery continues to progress very well. Again, we have great gratitude for the Central family and how you have sustained us physically and spiritually during this time. Through this, our love for you grows deeper. We look forward to being with you in person. God bless and Godspeed to each and every one of you this day.” (Update: Richard is now able to have visitors. Please call before coming.)

•  Mike and Brittany Hammond: “Prayers for Brad Dodd, as he is at Bradford for detox. Prayers that he can get into His Way soon!”

•  Mike Long: “My niece, Mattie Moody, is suffering with an infection and her body is rejecting the antibiotics. She is in the hospital. So please pray for healing.” (Update: Mattie is better and at her home – still healing.)

•  Lance Moore: “Please pray for my wife, Jodi, that she be given endurance while I’m at His Way.”

•  LaVonne Norville: “Prayer of Thanks – I am so very thankful that the resistant bacterial infection that I’ve been dealing with in my ears and sinuses for so long is finally better. I appreciate all the prayers.”

•  Tom Reynolds asks us to keep Kevin Prempeh in prayer.

•  Donna Roshell: “Pray for my friend, Mrs. Patricia. She had to go to the ER last night (Saturday, February 11^th) due to problem breathing when she walks.” (Update: Patricia is feeling better and is at home with a new medication.)

•  Sherrills: “God has decided to surprise us with one more little blessing due in August. Please pray for Rachael and baby to have a healthy pregnancy.”

•  Minnie Teague asks for prayers for her granddaughter, Deshondra Teague in Atlanta. She is having some health issues.

•  Josh Thomas: “I would love to give thanks to God. He has blessed me this week more than I could even imagine. So thank you, God. I love you.”

•  Doug Turbyfill: “I would like to say a special thank you to Mike Hammond for his hard work and friendship.”

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Allison Ledford (6/2023), Samantha Strachan Ajayi (6/2023), Rachael Sherrill (8/2023), 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.

TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Sisters, come join us this Tuesday, February 21^st, as we gather at 10:00 AM in Room 113. The lesson is entitled Do Unto Others, Part 2 Matthew 7:1-12. Childcare for 0-PreK4 is provided.

CONGRATULATIONS

Our congratulations to Richard and Sandra Brown, who celebrated their 67^th wedding anniversary Saturday, February 11^th. Thank you for your example to all of us.

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!

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

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)

SUNDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY

SHIFT YOUR FOCUS: Lessons from 1st Corinthians

Last week we finished the first section of our 1^st Corinthians study where Paul urges the church to focus on God’s ways rather than having a worldly perspective. In short, we can look in the wrong places for guidance and end up hurting ourselves and our church family. 

Sunday, February 19^th, through April 2 we will be looking at chapters where Paul gets a little more specific, admonishing the church in Corinth to be intentional about their own selfishness. Our goal should be the same, to admit our own selfish desires and deal with them by focusing on God’s desires for our daily living. 

LOOKING AT ME: Self Centered vs. God Centered

Date	Scripture	Lesson	Speakers
Feb 19	1 Cor 6:1-11	Irreconcilable Differences	Ed Ditto
Feb 26	1 Cor. 7:1-40	Being Content Where You’re At	Steve Lowery/Chris Campbell
Mar 5	1 Cor. 8:1-13	Practice of Our Faith	Phil Lowery
Mar 12	1 Cor. Chapters 8 - 10	Giving Up Our Rights	Lee Raum
Mar 19	1 Cor. 11:2-16 & Chapter 7	Marriage	Allen Wright
Mar 26	1 Cor. 6:12-20	Catering to My Own Desires	Jamie Burns
Apr 2	I Cor. 10:23-33	Doing ALL to the Glory of God	TBD

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. 15	As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors (Matt. 6:12)	Forgiving those who have wronged us

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

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

To allow for a more in-depth look at the text, we will only cover ½ chapter per week. You can attend the class in person at the building or from home on Zoom. If you have questions, please contact 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)

MEN TO SERVE – FEBRUARY

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Matthew McCauley’s Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Feb	15	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	17	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	17-19	Teens – Winterfest
	21	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	22	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	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	1	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	3	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	5	Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	7	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	8	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	9	Women’s Bible Study Hosting Lunch for Sonrisers (10:30 am)
	12	Daylight Saving Time Begins
	15	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	19	Wedding for Darryl and Jessica Brown (2:00 pm)