CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 -Postmaster-Send Address changes to Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville 37033-1427, Periodicals Postage Paid Centerville, TN 37033 August 10, 2011 Volume XXXI - Number 32 “I Hope You Know” SHARING HEAVEN IN 2011 Private prayer, as spoken of by Christ, is to be viewed as a time for reverent and meaningful conversation with God. In Matt 6, Christ instructed the individual to not stand in a public arena and offer up their vain repetitions. Instead, He suggested we enter into our room (Matt 6:6), with our door shut, and begin our communion with God. What a solemn time for the faithful child of God to bring their petitions to their Father, and know He will supply their need according to His will. What is even more assuring, is when a Christian is approached by another brother and is told, “I have been praying for you.” Public prayer, prayer known and shared by others is equally powerful and can be utilized in a meaningful way to encourage hearts. For the Christian, there is no greater joy to know that you are mentioned in someone’s personal prayer. When we view prayer as the Lord did, a period of reverent, peaceful fellowship with God, offering, no pouring out to Him our cares, our value of prayer is magnified, and we see it as a time that we should not forsake nor take for granted. Then to know that a brother or sister in Christ has taken a concern, or petition on our behalf to the Lord, during their personal communion with God, our comfort of knowing the Father is watching over us can be multiplied. a confidence unwavering, knowing that we can do nothing on our part to deserve to come to Him. But we can come to Him, because of the blood of His Son and the grace of His love (Hebrews 4:14- 16). The true power of prayer should be recognized as coming from the One who has granted the avenue of prayer, a blessing not to be taken for granted. Prayer is our offering to our students, teachers, faculty, and staff, and board members for the 2011-2012 school year, newly beginning. We enjoyed the time of worship with a special emphasis on prayers for our schools, from Day School to the High School, and all employees and students for this year. It was a special time of reverence and reflection on the power our God has and offers to help us each day. Thanks to all who shared this time of worship and fellowship with us. I hope you know the blessing God offers us in communion with Him and fellowship with His Son and the Holy Spirit through the great gift of prayer. We hear the phrase “there is power in prayer” bantered around quite often. Yet the true power lies in the Majesty of the One listening to the prayer. With boldness we can come to His throne,
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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 -Postmaster-Send Address changes to Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville 37033-1427, Periodicals Postage Paid Centerville, TN 37033
August 10, 2011 Volume XXXI - Number 32
“I Hope You Know”
SHARING HEAVEN
IN 2011
Private prayer, as spoken of by Christ, is to be viewed as a time for reverent and meaningful conversation with God. In Matt 6, Christ instructed the individual to not stand in a public arena and offer up their vain repetitions. Instead, He suggested we enter into our room (Matt 6:6), with our door shut, and begin our communion with God. What a solemn time for the faithful child of God to bring their petitions to their Father, and know He will supply their need according to His will. What is even more assuring, is when a Christian is approached by another brother and is told, “I have been praying for you.” Public prayer, prayer known and shared by others is equally powerful and can be utilized in a meaningful way to encourage hearts. For the Christian, there is no greater joy to know that you are mentioned in someone’s personal prayer. When we view prayer as the Lord did, a period of reverent, peaceful fellowship with God, offering, no pouring out to Him our cares, our value of prayer is magnified, and we see it as a time that we should not forsake nor take for granted. Then to know that a brother or sister in Christ has taken a concern, or petition on our behalf to the Lord, during their personal communion with God, our comfort of knowing the Father is watching over us can be multiplied.
a confidence unwavering, knowing that we can do nothing on our part to deserve to come to Him. But we can come to Him, because of the blood of His Son and the grace of His love (Hebrews 4:14-16). The true power of prayer should be recognized as coming from the One who has granted the avenue of prayer, a blessing not to be taken for granted. Prayer is our offering to our students, teachers, faculty, and staff, and board members for the 2011-2012 school year, newly beginning. We enjoyed the time of worship with a special emphasis on prayers for our schools, from Day School to the High School, and all employees and students for this year. It was a special time of reverence and reflection on the power our God has and offers to help us each day. Thanks to all who shared this time of worship and fellowship with us. I hope you know the blessing God offers us in communion with Him and fellowship with His Son and the Holy Spirit through the great gift of prayer.
We hear the phrase “there is power in prayer” bantered around quite often. Yet the true power lies in the Majesty of the One listening to the prayer. With boldness we can come to His throne,
WE HAD A GREAT DAY AT THE… river this past Saturday. We had a great crowd of young people and several adults on hand! I love being on the river and especially doing it with our youth. I want to say a special thank you to the Hudgin’s family for hosting us, as well as the other adults who helped out and brought a boat: Alan and Suzette Potts, Doyle Totty, Mike Goodpasture and Clay Chessor. The weather worked out just perfect for us, and we were blessed with some great memories! Thanks again to everyone who was a part of this day.
THIS COMING THURSDAY NIGHT WILL BE…. Volleyball night in the Fellowship Hall. Everything kicks off at 6pm and concludes around 8pm. Dinner will be served as well, so be sure to come hungry. This is a perfect night to invite a friend to come and hang out and enjoy a very relaxed environment! All 6th-12th graders are invited to come! OUR FIRST FIRESIDE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IS…. coming up this Sunday. It will be hosted by the Elkins’ family on Sunday night following our evening worship. Our Firesides are very special times that we have to fellowship together and worship together! These are for all 6th-12th graders and are something that you will definitely want to make a part of your regular routine! The bus will leave from the bus garage immediately following services on Sunday night! AS THE SUMMER WINDS DOWN I WANT TO…. encourage everyone to make the youth group a part of your everyday life! Being around Christian people on a regular basis is one of the most uplifting experiences that we can have. There are a ton of ways to see what is going on in the youth program, I hope you will take advantage of these. Check out our Facebook page, follow us on twitter, take a look at the youth page on the website, of course we print calendars and list events in the Messenger, as well as send out text messages throughout the week! If you need more information on how to access these things, please see me and I will be happy to help you out! Being a part of a youth group was a blessing to my life when I was younger, which is why I encourage our youth to participate. No youth ministry is perfect, but if we are each striving to be more like Jesus, we really can’t go wrong! I pray that you might choose to see what we’re all about! Light the Way-Chris
Bill McDonald Elder, teacher, preacher, comforter, fellow servant, brother in Christ, and friend, whose commitment to “the good news” has influenced the lives of many; whose dedication to
celebrating life and comforting in death has touched countless hearts; whose faith in, “the Father of mercies and God of all comfort” motivates his soul and the souls of others to serve, we honor and give our thanks.
Don Luther In recognition of his commitment to our great God; in heartfelt thanks for sharing his talents and skills gained through his years of professional experience as an
insurance adjustor to be used for the benefit of the church; with deepest appreciation for being “gentle to all, able to teach, patient” (II Timothy 2:24) in all areas of his ministry public and private.
2011 Volunteer of the Year
...Gospel Singing at the Aetna Church of Christ ; August 12, 2011 7:00 P.M. until…. …Homecoming/ Friends & Neighbors Day at the Brush Creek Church of Christ; Sunday, August 14th. Speaker: Jim Selbe Worship : 11:00 A.M. Followed by lunch and an early evening service. ...Gospel Singing at the Bon Aqua Church of Christ, Friday, August 19, 2011. 7:00 P.M. until… ...Gospel Meeting at the Wolf Creek Church of Christ, August 14—17. Bible Class 10:15 A.M. ; Worship 11:00 A.M. Speaker: Wayne Qualls Lunch following service. Speaker Mon. : Malcolm George Tues.: Matthew Kincade Wed.: Wilson Jenkins.
SUNDAY’S CONTRIBUTION $ 12,005.98
BUDGET -$ 12,724.00 Sunday School - $206.46
Mable Dunn Fund—$800.00
NEWS & EVENTS: ...August 11 Visitation Team 2 meets at the Outreach Center at 6:30. ...August 21 Men’s Monthly Business Meeting at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel. ...August 21 Visitation Team 3 meets at the Outreach Center after evening worship services. ...August 21 Sunday School Promotion Day ...August 27 Trap Shoot & Family Day ...August 28 Friends & Family Day
The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Mary Etta Madden, Janie Warren, Tony Johnston, Lorraine Loveless, Sue Fox, George Church, Jonathan Arnold, Norman Ballard, Lois Sanders, Easton Tanner, Jimmy Horner, Alfred Williams, Beverly Grimes, Steve Bowen, Danny Galey, Don Luther, Joyce Primm, McKamey Manor, Katie Lane Jones, Dean Stem, Patsy Davidson, Wanda Armstrong, Debbie Mencer, Trevor Houston, Destiny Griffin.
Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Mozine Atkinson, Carlene Martin, Marie Lawhon, Mattie Lou Weatherspoon, Roger Livengood, Thelma Chessor, Nicus Loveless, Thelma Deitmen, Lillian Bradford, Henry Bradford, Elsie Mathis, Elizabeth Coble, Ida Mable Gerard, Lois Masters. Hickman County Nursing Home: Jean Davidson, Ellis Maddox, Hazel Riley, Brown Breece.
...Gregg Johnston is recovering from shoulder surgery. ...Kathy Lawhon, the sister-in-law of Larry & Donna, is in the hospital in Memphis suffering with pancreatic cancer. ...Hattie Delk is in Baptist Hospital. ...James Westmoreland spent a few days in Dickson Horizon Medical Center. He is recovering at home. ...Ward Mayberry is recovering from detached retina surgery. ...Alisa Harrington has a broken leg due to a horse riding accident. ...Todd Chessor, the son-law-of Polly Chessor Lancaster, had triple by-pass surgery Tuesday at Maury Regional Hospital. …Kolby Westmoreland, age 8, had a liver transplant 4 years ago. He had to go back to St. Louis last week & may have to have another transplant. Kolby is the great grandson of James & Louise Westmoreland. ...Faye Daniels, the sister of Ann Johnston, had another surgery Wednesday at Maury Regional Hospital. ...Glann Lee, a cousin of Janet Barber, is recovering from cancer surgery at St. Thomas Hospital. ...Ethel Rochelle, of the Beaverdam Community, is in ICU in a Cookville Hospital. ...Bill Henley is in ICU at Dickson Horizon Medical Center.
Home: Allene Wade, Inis Puckett, Troy Parks, Curtis McCord, Edward Loveless, Francis Coble Harris, Sue Roder, Belva Goins, Louise Westmoreland, Jean Plemmons.
...a Memorial has been given to the Framing the Future Fund in memory of Robert Jacobs by James & Emily Roth. ...a Memorial has been given to the Framing the Future Fund in memory of Robert Jacobs and Robert Cecil Jacobs by the following: Randy & Kim James, Wanda Givens’ Wednesday Night Ladies’ Class, Lonnie & Marilyn Gilliam. ...A Monetary gift was given to the Centerville Church of Christ in memory of Robert Cecil Jacobs and Robert B. Jacobs by Barry, Melissa & Ashley Anne Shelton. ...a Memorial has been given to the Framing the Future Fund in memory of Ray Stewart by Mike & Peggy Field. ...a Memorial has been given to the Framing the Future Fund in memory of Robert Cecil Jacobs by Bob & Arlene (Cook) Howell.
Ray Stewart 1948-2011
We express our sympathy to the family of Ray Stewart who passed away Wednesday night after a long illness. To his wife, Joanie, daughters Carol (John), Kristy (Troy), his grandchildren Taylor, Sadie, John Baker and Emily, brother-in-laws Tim and Phil Griggs, we extend our deepest sympathy.
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o Jeremy & Meredith Qualls on the birth of a baby girl, Merfy Guin. She was born August 5th at Baptist Hospital. She weighed 4 lbs. 11 ozs. and is 16
inches long. Grandparents are Wayne & Jean Qualls and Ray & Rosemary Stacey. Merfy was born on her great grandmother’s ( Loudean Qualls) 83rd birthday.
Vilma McFarlin writes: “Just a note to say thank you for all the calls, cards, and gifts I received on my birthday. It means a lot to be remembered. In Christian Love…” To The Centerville Church of Christ : “On behalf of the Hickman County School System, thank you for hosting the “Back To School Teacher and Staff Appreciation Night”. Your support, both in word and action, is so encouraging to all of us. The fellowship was uplifting and the banana splits were quite a treat. Thank you for a great night.” Jerry W. Nash, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools
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Prayer Week of August 14
S.M.W. S.M.D. Patrick Sullivan Brandon McCauley
S.E.W. S.E.D. Robert Bowman Ethan Skelton
W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Larry Lawhon Eric Hughes
READ SCRIPTURE
August 14 - Craig Shelton
August 21 - Chris Webb
Our Elders
Bobby Bates Bill Davis Lonnie Gilliam
Mike Goodpasture Bill McDonald
Wayne Qualls Alfred Williams
We rejoice with Candice Thompson who was baptized on Thursday, August 4th, by members of the Jail Ministry.
Wonderful news…. We have received another donation to Framing
The Future !! Team Harvest Family
Day
Sat. August 27th 8:00 am Sat. (Team Top Shot) at the Lake at Camp Meribah. Cost is $10.00 Come test your
shooting skills. Guns/Ammo provided. 7pm Sat. Wild Game Supper and Night with the
Duck Commander (Phil Robertson). Cost is $15.00 per person (paid in advance). Bus will
leave church parking lot at 3:45 and return at 10:00. Join us for a day of fun. A sign-up sheet for both events is in the lobby. Please
make payments to Jason Dotson or Monty Dunn.
Friends & Family Day Sunday, August 28, 2011
We will have a potluck lunch at 11:00 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall with an evening worship service immediately following lunch. Invite, Invite !
