CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 July 1, 2020 Volume XXXX –Number 26 “From Where I Sit” Sunday was another successful Senior Sunday as we celebrated the class of 2020. Carter reminded all of us about what kind of legacy are we leaving the next generation. What a valuable lesson considering what is happening in the world today. These seniors have experienced things that we thought they never would have. But, their future is bright and like every class before them, they have the opportunity to make their part of the world a better place. May they always trust in the Lord and turn not away from Him and He will guide their steps. Sunday night there were over 300 gathered for our annual 4th of July celebration. The word I heard more than any other was "normal", meaning it was good to be back to some level of normal during all the uncertain times we have had. As always the snow cones were a big hit on a hot evening and there was no short of requests for a bag of popcorn and lets not forget the hotdogs. Number one on the list was the fireworks, as they did not disappoint again this year. All in all it seemed to me that everyone enjoyed a good evening of Christian fellowship. Yes, I echo the sentiment that it was good to have something "normal" again in our lives. Don't forget that this coming Sunday we will resume our morning Bible classes. Also Wednesday July 8th we will resume in person Bible classes as well. We thank you for your patience during these unusual, unforeseen times. Keep praying that things will continue in the direction that they are and that we will be able to continue in the direction of healing from this virus and that God will heal of country from the unrest that exist today. May we as a nation and the world remember the words of our God to King Solomon in 2 Chronicles 7:14; "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land". Our only hope is to turn to God and trust Him. When all of life is said and done God will have the last word, and to Christians it will be good! God Bless -Todd
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CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 July 1, 2020 Volume XXXX –Number 26
“From Where I Sit”
Sunday was another successful Senior Sunday as we celebrated the class of 2020. Carter reminded all of us about what kind of legacy are we leaving the next generation. What a valuable lesson considering what is happening in the world today. These seniors have experienced things that we thought they never would have. But, their future is bright and like every class before them, they have the opportunity to make their part of the world a better place. May they always trust in the Lord and turn not away from Him and He will guide their steps. Sunday night there were over 300 gathered for our annual 4th of July celebration. The word I heard more than any other was "normal", meaning it was good to be back to some level of normal during all the uncertain times we have had. As always the snow cones were a big hit on a hot evening and there was no short of requests for a bag of popcorn and lets not forget the hotdogs. Number one on the list was the fireworks, as they did not disappoint again this year. All in all it seemed to me that everyone enjoyed a good evening of Christian fellowship. Yes, I echo the sentiment that it was good to have something "normal" again in our lives. Don't forget that this coming Sunday we will resume our morning Bible classes. Also Wednesday July 8th we will resume in person Bible classes as well. We thank you for your patience during these unusual, unforeseen times. Keep praying that things will continue in the direction that they are and that we will be able to continue in the direction of healing from this virus and that God will heal of country from the unrest that exist today. May we as a nation and the world remember the words of our God to King Solomon in 2 Chronicles 7:14; "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land". Our only hope is to turn to God and trust Him. When all of life is said and done God will have the last word, and to Christians it will be good! God Bless -Todd
End of Summer
Quarter Sunday July 5,12,19,26,2020
Wed. Night July 8, 15,22,29, 2020 Fall Promotion Day Sunday, August 2, 2020
Anita Allen & Brook Austin WED. Justin & Emily Atkinson
JR. HIGH 6,7,8
B18 Michael Harrison
SR. HIGH 9-12
B8 Carter Hoover & Others WED. Grades 6-12 Carter Hoover & Others
YOUNG ADULT
222 Matthew Dotson
ADULTS 214 Mike Elkins, Craig Shelton Wed. Mike Elkins & Others
ADULTS 225 Bill McDonald/Shane Willis
ADULTS 218 Wayne Qualls
ADULTS 110 Gary Gatewood
ADULTS AUD. Daniel Dressler Mike Goodpasture WED. Todd Parsley & Others
ADULTS LIB. Ward Mayberry
WED./LADIES
LIB. Linda Shelton
Congratulations Seniors!
A great day Sunday with our graduating Seniors! Our ministers and Elders shared
some words of wisdom with our graduates.
Class of 2020
CONTRIBUTION
June 28 : $ 13,144.20
Camp: $ 144.00
Budget: $12,976.00 ...Letitia Allen had surgery Tuesday, June 30th at Vanderbilt Hospital. ...Lesley Hudgins is having a lot of pain and swelling in her knee. She has been undergoing tests. ...Carol Reed has been experiencing problems with her eyes. ...Donna Martin is in Maury Regional Hospital undergoing tests. ...Sarah Tiller is in the Life Care Center for therapy due to a fractured ankle. ...Bobbie June Kittrell is now on hospice care. ...The surgery for John Plemmons, Jr. has been delayed. ...Sandy McFarlin is struggling with pneumonia. She is improving. ...Chug Elrod spent several days in the local hospital due to dehydration and infection. ...Eric Coleman has been in a lot of pain due to back problems.
Sympathy
Thank You
Drop- Off Shower
There will be a drop-off shower for Joey and Chelsea Bradley on June 28th and July 5th. It’s a boy! Grandparents are John & Debbie Bradley.
A Baby Boy!
The Family of Grace Pinkerton writes:“Centerville Church of Christ. Thank you for your cards, prayers and kindness in thinking about us in the recent passing of my mother. In Christian Love, Shirley, Michael Bryant & Family Shirley DeVore writes: To my church family, Thank you so much for all the cards, calls, visits, and food. They were all so appreciated. Maybe in a few days the doctors will have some good news for me.” June Bowen writes:“I want to thank everyone for all of the cards, calls, gifts and food for my birthday. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.”
Congratulations to Gaylon & Tabitha Cude on the birth of a son June 23, 2020. Brooks Marlin Cude weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and is 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Bill &
Becky Cude and Tracey and Angie Beard.
Area Events
...Gospel Meeting at the Rocky Valley Church of Christ July 5, 2020. Preacher: Michael Crowder Bible Study: 10 A.M. Worship: 10:55 A.M. Sunday Evening: 7:30 P.M.
...We express our sympathy to the family of Peggy Thrasher who passed away in Columbia. She was the sister of Reba (Charles) Horner, Sandy (Bobby) McFarlin and Kay Shaw.
COLLEGE SECRET FRIEND MINISTRY REVEAL MEAL
WHAT: Potluck Luncheon WHEN: Sunday, July 12th, immediately following morning services WHERE: Fellowship Hall WHO: All college students and sponsors who participated this past year See Tina or Ken Dickerson if you have
questions
College Secret Friend Ministry Reveal
Meal
Bible Hour Award Winners
Winners for saying the most memory verses: Girl: Lillian Jenkins
Boy: Tie between Landon Jenkins and Logan Jenkins Along with Senior Leaders: Luke Brown & Adley Elkins
See You In Bible Class Sunday!!!
Those To Serve In July...
USHERS:
Ronald Coates Monty Dunn Don Chessor
Meals On Wheels
July 1: Stephen/Lisa Dotson July 8: Ken/Tina Dickerson July 15: Shirley DeVore July 22: Susan Dotson July 29: Joy McDonald
PICK-UP MEALS AT 10:40
RADIO ROOM Alex Seagraves Derek Newsom
Jonathan Longworth Houston Hudgins
BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN JULY
7/5: Major Qualls, Aden Weber, Cameron Wright, Thomas Alderson 7/12: Wyatt Aydelott, Sam Brown, Heath Buchanan, Braydon Chessor, Bryson Chessor 7/19: Bruin Dotson, Keegan Dotson, Dane Gilbert, Landon Jenkins, Logan Jenkins 7/26: Jagger Lawson, Jackson Mayberry, Walker Mayberry, Joseph McCauley, Marshall McCauley Please be up front by 8:50
