February 19, 2023

IN THE HOSPITAL

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

PRAYER REQUESTS

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

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

•  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)

SYMPATHY

Our sympathy is extended to The Porter Family in the passing of Lora’s mother/Loran, Wade, and Brenna’s grandmother, NoraBelle Reed, Thursday, February 16^th. No arrangements at this time.

THANK YOU

Tonino and I are so very grateful for all the loving support and encouragement during these first four weeks of Teddy’s life. We have been able to focus on his growth and time with him due to all the encouragement, food, and love that the church family has shown. Thank you all so very much.    Kat and Tonino Nambo

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!

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. 22	Lead Us Not Into Temptation (Matt. 6:13)	Rescue from trials, growth in personal maturity during trials, freedom over besetting sin

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)

SUNDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY

SHIFT YOUR FOCUS: Lessons from 1^st 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 God-Centered as Marrieds or Singles	Steve Lowery/Chris Campbell
Mar 5	1 Cor. 8:1-13	Practice of Our Faith	Phil Lowery
Mar 12	1 Cor. 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

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!

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.

MEN TO SERVE – FEBRUARY

Chair Set-Up – Steve Lowery’s Team

Counting – Matthew McCauley’s Team

Ushering – Ronald Graham’s Team

ACTIVITIES

Feb	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
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	15	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	19	Wedding for Darryl and Jessica Brown (2:00 pm)
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	21	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	22	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)