CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 November 20, 2019 Volume XXXIX –Number 43 “From Where I Sit” What a blessing it is to be able to come together on each Sunday and worship our God. We here at Centerville are so very thankful for each of you and for your love and commitment to serving others and for your faithfulness to God. May we always see the many blessings we have and be thankful for them. Have you ever thought or even said to someone, "But you don't understand." When they are only trying to help in some situation or struggle? It's hard for us to trust someone who is trying to help us when they don't understand what we're going through. I feel unqualified sometimes when dealing with someone who is going through a nasty divorce; someone trying to raise children as a single parent; someone dealing with the loss of a child; or someone who is experiencing chronic pain of some kind. Things I know about but have never experienced it myself. It's the difference in sympathy for someone or empathy with someone. However, we know Jesus can sympathize and empathize with whatever we're going through. He knew physical pain. He suffered the most agonizing death imaginable. Jesus knew emotional and spiritual pain. He had his closest friends forsake him and betray him. Jesus knew stress. His stress didn't come from a selfish desire for protection, but because he felt an overwhelming burden for other people (thousands at a time on occasion). Jesus experienced sleepless nights when he would pray and find comfort that only God could give him. What a blessing that we can carry all of our burdens and share them with him, knowing that he will listen with sympathy and respond with empathy and grace. "Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Father, we thank you so much for Jesus who is praying for us even as we pray to you, and that He knows my needs in such a way that no one else knows. "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:15) We have a lot going on in the coming weeks. We hope that you can share in many of these with us. Our annual Thanksinging will be this Sunday, come and join us as we offer our praise of thanks together to God. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. It would be a wonderful thing to fill the auditorium as we sing together. I know we all have many things to be thankful for and as we said on Sunday, everyone likes to hear a simple "thank you" from someone occasionally. God is no different in that regard and we should thank Him often. 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 November 20, 2019 Volume XXXIX –Number 43
“From Where I Sit”
What a blessing it is to be able to come together on each Sunday and worship our God. We here at Centerville are so very thankful for each of you and for your love and commitment to serving others and for your faithfulness to God. May we always see the many blessings we have and be thankful for them. Have you ever thought or even said to someone, "But you don't understand." When they are only trying to help in some situation or struggle? It's hard for us to trust someone who is trying to help us when they don't understand what we're going through. I feel unqualified sometimes when dealing with someone who is going through a nasty divorce; someone trying to raise children as a single parent; someone dealing with the loss of a child; or someone who is experiencing chronic pain of some kind. Things I know about but have never experienced it myself. It's the difference in sympathy for someone or empathy with someone. However, we know Jesus can sympathize and empathize with whatever we're going through. He knew physical pain. He suffered the most agonizing death imaginable. Jesus knew emotional and spiritual pain. He had his closest friends forsake him and betray him. Jesus knew stress. His stress didn't come from a selfish desire for protection, but because he felt an overwhelming burden for other people (thousands at a time on occasion). Jesus experienced sleepless nights when he would pray and find comfort that only God could give him. What a blessing that we can carry all of our burdens and share them with him, knowing that he will listen with sympathy and respond with empathy and grace. "Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Father, we thank you so much for Jesus who is praying for us even as we pray to you, and that He knows my needs in such a way that no one else knows. "For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:15) We have a lot going on in the coming weeks. We hope that you can share in many of these with us. Our annual Thanksinging will be this Sunday, come and join us as we offer our praise of thanks together to God. Invite your friends, family and neighbors. It would be a wonderful thing to fill the auditorium as we sing together. I know we all have many things to be thankful for and as we said on Sunday, everyone likes to hear a simple "thank you" from someone occasionally. God is no different in that regard and we should thank Him often. God Bless -Todd
Centerville Church of Christ Come Worship With Us !
Sunday 9 A.M./ 6 P.M.
Wednesday 7 P.M.
Classes For All Ages!
December Celebrations
Carter’s Corner
Glenn Earl & Joyce Johnson
Married 62 Years December 1, 2019
James & Sue Roder Married 65 Years
December 3, 2019
Billy & Juanita Garner Married 73 Years
December 23, 2019
Martha Leath 84 Years Old
December 8, 2019
All Church Night Sunday, December 8, 2019
5 P.M. Worship 6 P.M. Dinner
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Recognition of New Members Presentation of
Volunteer of the Year Award Christmas Program
“Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest”
Menu:
Ham/Turkey/Dressing
Green Beans
Cranberry Salad
Corn
Rolls
Tea/Coffee
Coconut Cake, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cake,
Pecan Pies, Christmas Cookies
Sign-Up in the Lobby for Desserts
THE HOLIDAY SEASON is now upon us. It seems like only yesterday we were starting the school year, yet here we are drawing close to the end of the calendar year. The holidays are always full of so many wonderful activities for our youth group and church family. I hope that you have picked up a copy of our youth calendar so that you can stay up to date on all the happenings within our youth program. WE HAD A GREAT DAY this past Saturday morning as our young people took part in our annual Servant Saturday. A group of 15 teenagers met early Saturday morning to begin work raking leaves at six different houses in our community. I am proud of the work ethic of our teens and I am thankful for their willingness to serve others. THIS FRIDAY NIGHT will kick off our first 5th Quarter of the basketball season. We are going to try again to host a bonfire at the rock quarry of Camp Meribah to make up for the bonfire that we weren’t able to have during the football season. Everyone should meet at the rock quarry at camp following the game for a weenie-roast, hot chocolate, and tailgate activities. Don’t forget to dress warm and be prepared for a fun night! THERE ARE SO MANY REASONS to be thankful this time of year. I know that as the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaches, we all begin meditating on the many blessings our heavenly father has given to us. During this time of year, I am reminded of what David says as he rejoices in his blessings in 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” Have you forgotten to give thanks for the goodness of the Lord? I appreciate how Todd put it in his sermon on Sunday that we should all remember to not only be thankful, but to also take action by giving thanks. Make sure that you spend time in the coming days and weeks to give thanks to God by spending time in prayer. Carter Hoover Youth Minister
Recovering from surgery or other illness: Jim Thrasher, James & Barbara Dawes, Betty & Guy Ward Davidson, Dean Bates, Jimmy Gilbert, Dan Elkins, Paul Corvin, Floy Lyell, Kitty Pharris, Barbara Parsley, Bobby Claud, Alden Chilton, Ann & J.C. Wells, Ruth Reece, Ann Spencer, Allene Gordon Please Pray For Those Who Are Dealing With Cancer: Warren Potts, Sandy Bagwell, Diane Hubbs, Bob Warren, Phil Shelton, Ann Lauran Plunkett, Jimmy Jenkins, Susan Hardy, Ronny Pitman, Ricky Pittman, Jenny Yearwood, Jimmy Copley, Gwen Rogers, David Talley, Beverly Grimes, Brian Olive, Henrietta Rochelle, Susan Sullivan, Jerry Shepard, Jimmy Mathis, Bonnie Runions, John Beard Lyme Disease: Anna Ingram Ballou
Home: Frank Atkinson, Mildred Bridges, Dorris Claud, Floy Gatewood, Glen Earl Johnson, Martha Leathers, Floy Lyell, Alvitea Sunder, A.J. & Willie B. Coates, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks
Please Pray For: ...Lonnie Gilliam is in St. Thomas Mid-Town for a few days for therapy. ...Bob McDonald remains in St. Thomas West recovering from a fall. He is improving. ...Tommy Tankersley, the uncle of Nikki Tilley, is very sick suffering with lung cancer. …Jerry Bates will have a heart procedure Wednesday at Vanderbilt Hospital.
Sympathy
Memorial
Operation Santa Claus
Tennessee Children’s Home November Item:
Kitchen Floor Cleaner & Rotel
Nursing Home: Life Care Center: Seth Armstrong, Pearl Gordon, Betty Claud, Addie Bell Nash, Georgia Moss, Larry Talley, Bobby Breece St. Thomas Hickman Nursing Home: Martha Bates, Jane Luckett, Francis McClanahan, Eltie Davis, Sybil Jenkins
If you are interested in providing a gift for a child please see Becky Coleman or call her at 931-729-3391 Ex. 2225.
...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Martha Harvill by the following: Sally Chessor, Don, Vicki, Kyle & Cooper Chessor. ...a Memorial has been given to Camp Meribah in memory of Wayne and Martha Harvill by Phillip, Letitia, & McKenna Allen .
Thank You
A Baby Boy!
Sue Loveless writes: “ I want to thank everyone for all of the birthday wishes and beautiful cards I received for my birthday. Thanks for making my day very special.” Bobby & Faye Claud write: “ Thank You” for all your prayers, visits, calls, food, cards and your concern during Bobby’s illness and on-going recovery. Words cannot express how much your kindness has meant to us.” Dean Bates writes: “Thank You for your concern, prayers, and food. It was appreciated very much.” Wayne Rediker and Family: “Thank You to everyone for the prayers and kind words of sympathy at the passing of my sister, Carolyn Anderson. It is such a blessing to be a part of such a wonderful church family.” Brownie Mayberry: “Thanks for the beautiful cards I received on my 97th birthday. Family and Friends are so important in our lives.” Mary Katherine Bates: “My birthday was made special because of all the birthday wishes I received. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and kindness.”
Jack Wood
1935-2019 We express our sympathy to the family of Jack Wood who passed away. He and his wife Babara have been members of the Centerville Church of Christ for a number of years. To Barbara, son John Wood III (Christie) daughter Tracy (Nickey) Wright and grandchildren family and friends we express our heartfelt sympathy. ...We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Carolyn Anderson who passed away in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the sister of Wayne (Janice) Rediker. ...We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Joe Herzog who passed away in Atlanta. He was the brother-in-law of Wayne & Jean Qualls. ...We express out sympathy to the family of Jesse Chester who passed away. He was the father of Roger (Christy) Chester.
November 24 Thanksinging ...November 27 No Messenger ...November 28 Thanksgiving Day ...November 27-29
School System Thanksgiving Break
...December 8th All Church Night 5 P.M. Worship
6 P.M. Christmas Dinner Served in the Fellowship Hall
Children’s Christmas Program Details to come!
...December 11 Sunshine bags assem-bled at 7:15 in the lobby. ...December 14 Jail Ministry Holiday Meal ...December 19 Cookies with Santa ….December 20 Students dismissed at 10 A.M. Christmas break December 23-January 3. ...December 25 No Messenger ...December 25 Christmas Day Devo at 7 P.M. in the auditorium
Congratulations to Ethan & Alicia Skelton on the birth of a son November 12, 2019. Sawyer Steele Skelton weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and is 20 inches long. Proud
grandparents are Danny & Melody Skelton and great grandparents are Dorris & Marjorie Claud.
Dates To Remember
Jail Ministry
Michael Ford is asking for your prayers in changing his life for Christ.
