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 March 11, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 10 “I Hope You Know” I Surrender All “If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior” – God Sent Us A Savior; Author unknown. Unable to give credit to the author, we give credit to the sentiment conveyed. With so many needs, and such varied needs, can they all be met? Jesus entered into the assembly of a synagogue on a particular Sabbath Day. When He entered the assembly, Luke records how He took the book of the Prophet Isaiah, and read, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18-19). Jesus picked a passage of Scripture which most certainly was prophetic in its identification of Him. At the same time, He picked a passage of Scripture which spoke to the various needs of people and their souls. Some people are excluded from certain benefits and involvement because of their economic status. Their poverty or limited resources may appear to them to be so limiting, they might believe they will never advance or be able to lay hold of anything worthwhile in their lives. Jesus wanted to dispel that myth. The poor were not only invited with the gospel, their heart of want described the desire for the kingdom of heaven (Luke 6:20). Hearts are burdened and broken by the cruelty of the world and by the hardships encountered through many turns. Jesus would heal these hearts of hurt. So many are held captive, captive by their fear, their behaviors, their beliefs, and even by their distorted realities. Others cannot see clearly the hope before them, for their focus is blurred by their problems. Jesus promised So many problems, it would seem the remedy for each would be as varied as the problems themselves. To us, it may seem that way. To Jesus, His answer and remedy would come in the identifying words of the prophecy He read and fulfilled, “He has anointed Me” (Luke 4:18). Jesus, with His message of redemption and rescue, would with one identity, one focus, and one fulfillment, answer the needs of man, once and for all. For all people, for all generations, for all who would believe, they would have their needs met, and still can, if the gospel is believed and obeyed. We will meet people each day, some may struggle with poverty; others may deal with problems created through their selfish choices. The answer is found in the gospel message, a message which will change the life and mind of every person (Romans 1:16). Through the gift of the gospel, we have our greatest needs met, and the blessings of a life here and hereafter because of Jesus. Were it not for the timeless and enduring word (I Peter 1:23-25), we would not know of this promise. I hope you know, through the word, we learn of the eternal life gifted to us by our Lord and Savior, and like the word, we too shall endure forever through Jesus Christ. to free them, lead them, and give them a fuller vision of today’s abundant life.
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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
March 11, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 10
“I Hope You Know” I Surrender All
“If our greatest need had been information, God would
have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior” – God Sent Us A Savior; Author unknown.
Unable to give credit to the author, we give credit to the sentiment conveyed. With so many needs, and such varied needs, can they all be met? Jesus entered into the assembly of a synagogue on a particular Sabbath Day. When He entered the assembly, Luke records how He took the book of the Prophet Isaiah, and read, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18-19).
Jesus picked a passage of Scripture which most certainly was prophetic in its identification of Him. At the same time, He picked a passage of Scripture which spoke to the various needs of people and their souls. Some people are excluded from certain benefits and involvement because of their economic status. Their poverty or limited resources may appear to them to be so limiting, they might believe they will never advance or be able to lay hold of anything worthwhile in their lives. Jesus wanted to dispel that myth. The poor were not only invited with the gospel, their heart of want described the desire for the kingdom of heaven (Luke 6:20). Hearts are burdened and broken by the cruelty of the world and by the hardships encountered through many turns. Jesus would heal these hearts of hurt. So many are held captive, captive by their fear, their behaviors, their beliefs, and even by their distorted realities. Others cannot see clearly the hope before them, for their focus is blurred by their problems. Jesus promised
So many problems, it would seem the remedy for each would be as varied as the problems themselves. To us, it may seem that way. To Jesus, His answer and remedy would come in the identifying words of the prophecy He read and fulfilled, “He has anointed Me” (Luke 4:18). Jesus, with His message of redemption and rescue, would with one identity, one focus, and one fulfillment, answer the needs of man, once and for all. For all people, for all generations, for all who would believe, they would have their needs met, and still can, if the gospel is believed and obeyed. We will meet people each day, some may struggle with poverty; others may deal with problems created through their selfish choices. The answer is found in the gospel message, a message which will change the life and mind of every person (Romans 1:16). Through the gift of the gospel, we have our greatest needs met, and the blessings of a life here and hereafter because of Jesus. Were it not for the timeless and enduring word (I Peter 1:23-25), we would not know of this promise. I hope you know, through the word, we learn of the eternal life gifted to us by our Lord and Savior, and like the word, we too shall endure forever through Jesus Christ.
to free them, lead them, and give them a fuller vision of today’s abundant life.
I Surrender All… Weekly Challenge:
A GREAT NIGHT AT CAMP MERIBAH!
Derek & Rachel hosted the Junior High Fireside this past Sunday night. We had around 20 Junior
High together for some fun and a time of devotion centered on our theme of “Surrender
All.” Remember to decide if you are Hiding,
Humble, or Hollering as a Christian! Thanks to the Newsoms and to Griffin Elkins, Jake Martin, and
Colby Shelton for helping too! THANKS, AS ALWAYS to Matthew & Cissy
Dotson and Derek & Rachel Newsom for hosting the monthly Bible Studies. Such a special time to
grow and dig deeper in God’s Word. The second
Monday nights of the month from 6:00-7:00 for Junior & Senior High, don’t miss them!
MARCH & APRIL CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE! Firesides, Lighthouses, Prayer
Breakfasts, Bible Studies, Father & Daughter and
Lad & Dad Weekends, Sparks & Intermediate Egg Hunt & Cookout, and the Junior High Retreat are
some of the highlights over the next few months. Be sure to pick one up or get one online at our
webpage, Twitter, or Facebook pages. THE LIGHTHOUSE EXPANSION IS SLOWLY
TAKING SHAPE… We are thankful for the
donations given on Sunday to help as we are trying to do all the renovations separate from the
budget. We are about 1/4 of the way toward that goal. Also, beside monetary donations, we
are needing old youth group or camp t-shirts
from years past. Once we have all the renovations completed, we plan to have an open
house. This will give everyone the opportunity to see the area we have created to continue to grow both spiritually and in number.
WE LEARN OF A BLIND BEGGER NAMED BARTIMAEUS in
Mark 10. When this man learned that Jesus of Nazereth was nearby, he cried out for him. Others began to silence him and tell
him to be quiet. In response, Bartimaeus cried out even more! It was then that Jesus told his disciples to bring the man to Him. As
a result of Bartimaeus’ faith, his sight was restored. How often do we quietly live our lives as Christians in the same manner as
that of Bartimaeus? We go though life choosing to blend in and
not be noticed. Or we may even go with the crowd to not cause a scene, no matter how wrong it may be. Quit listening to the
crowd that tells you to be quiet for the sake of Christ. Quit letting the devil tell you the lie that you can be a strong Christian by
yourself. Cry out for Jesus to give you the faith to be led, to
follow His teachings to be healed of your spiritual sickness. After that, do what Mark 10:52 tells us Bartimaeus did upon being
healed, “And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.” follow His path, -Craig
March 11
Lighthouse Madison & Lincoln
Smith
5:00-7:00
March 12
Prayer
Breakfast Lighthouse
7:00am
March 15
Senior High
Fireside Teets & Hudgins
7:00-9:00
March 20-21
Father &
Daughter
Retreat Beaverdam
McDonald Farm
March 22-28
Spring Break
COMING SOON April 17-18
Junior High
Spring
Retreat NBF State Park
Sunday 1 Peter 1
Monday 1 Peter 2
Tuesday 1 Peter 3
Wednesday 1 Peter 4
Thursday 1 Peter 5
Friday Saturday
11 Peter 1 & 2 11 Peter 3
February Series Precious Moments Make
Precious Memories March 11
(Postponed Due To Weather) Andy Connelly
When The Blessings Begin:
What I Wish My Children Trusted
Me To Do
Dinner Hosted By: 20/30’s Class
March Events ...March 20 First Day of Spring
...March 21-22 Father/Daughter Retreat at Beaverdam
...March 23-27 School System Spring Break
March 29, 2015
5th Sunday Picnic Potluck Bring Picnic Foods
Fried Chicken, Barbeque, Baked Beans,
Potato Salad, Chips & Desserts
In The Fellowship Hall at 11:00 A.M.
No 6 P.M. Worship
(If you have a picnic basket we can use
please bring it by the office)
CONTRIBUTION $ 14,211.45 BUDGET
$ 12,651.oo Camp Meribah
$ 257.25
The following are recovering from
surgery or dealing with an illness:
Ruth Claud, Ron Dahms, Peggy
Feichtinger, Gabriel Roberson,Janice
Beard, Joshua Jenkins, Cassie
Creighton, Roger Truett, Karen Reagan
Bradley, Lisa Littlejohn, Marie Landon,
Gerdi Beaman, Rachel Bradley, Barbara
Baker, Sheryl Elkins, Roger Dotson,
Amanda Mathis, Richard Tate,
Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton.
Bridal Tea !
Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Minnie Sue Baker, Larry Talley, Lucille Breece, Mable Taylor, Nellie Kalosis, Helen Hudgins, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Paul Litton, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor Dickson Nursing Home: James Clifton Thornton Hickman County Nursing Home: Eltie Davis Vanderbilt Stallworth: Paige Wrenne
March Events ..March 20 First Day of Spring
...March 21-22 Father/Daughter Retreat at Beaverdam ...March 23-27 School System Spring Break ...March 29 5th Sunday Picnic Potluck No P.M. Worship
Thank You
Memorial
Please Pray For:
The Food Truck will be here on Thursday, March 19, 2015
Spring Food and Supply Drive Items Needed:
100 % Bottled Apple & Grape Juice Hot Sauce
Canned Chicken Velveeta Cheese
Pop Tarts Kool-Aid (Canisters)
_____________________ Toilet Paper
Bar Soap Kitchen Floor Cleaner
Men’s Deodorant Laundry Detergent
13 and 55 gallon garbage bags
Ba Sympathy ...We express our sympathy to the family of Clara French who passed away. She was the mother of Shela (Rodney) Rochelle and the sister-in-law of Annette Barber. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Bill Eoff who passed away in Alabama. He was the uncle of Amy (Brandon) Bryant. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Sara Ann Boehms who passed away. She was the sister of Minnie (Willie) Powers and a relative of the Brownie Mayberry family and the Betty Davis family.
...Pauline Tilley is at Life Care with hospice care. ...Margaret James is undergoing tests. ...Francis McClanahan has not been well lately. ...Ewen Sullivan, grandfather of Amy Bryant, is Dickson Health and Rehab. ...Donna Roberts will have surgery Thursday, March 12th at Skyline Medical Center. ...Leon Gilbert had back surgery Tuesday, March 10th at Centennial Hospital. ...Stacy Breece is having surgery Wednesday, March 11th at Maury Regional Hospital. ...Jeff Denton will be undergoing more chemotherapy treatments. ...Gabriel Roberson will be going to Cincinnatti on March 17th . ...Terry Harrington will have eye surgery this week. ...Joyce Brawley, friend of Chris & Candice Scott, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. ...7 year old De’Ja Sanders, a student of Renee Horner, is suffering with leukemia. ...Charles Lankford is recovering from surgery for a broken hip due to a fall. ...Shelia Rochelle is having treatments for cancer.
You are invited to a Bridal Tea for Katie Qualls, bride elect of Cody Woods, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at
the Outreach Center from 1-2:30 P.M. They are registered at Town Crier, Target, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Area Events
RESCHEDULED:
Lad/Dad Retreat…
has been re-scheduled for April 24 & 25th.
...a Memorial has been given to the Mable Dunn Mission Fund in memory of Frances Johns by Doug & Maxine Shepherd.
...Sylvia Church of Christ, 1002 Church Road, Dickson, Tennessee invites you to hear Michael Crowder Sunday, March 15, 2015. Bible Class: 10 A.M., Worship: 11 A.M. Followed by covered dish fellowship. Gospel Singing: 1:30 P.M. Evening Worship 2 P.M. Monday—Wednesday 7 P.M.
The Family of David Jimerson writes:“We would like to thank the ladies of the church for the wonderful meal after the service, to brother Bill for his kind words, all the cards and calls after the passing our loved one. We will always remember your kindness.”
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READ SCRIPTURE March 15 Gregg Johnston
March 22 Chris Teet
Wait on Table 3rd Sunday Chris Teet
4th Sunday Ward Mayberry
5th Sunday Daniel Dressler
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