CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427

March 15, 2017 Volume XXXVII –Number 11

“I Hope You Know”

As it was in the beginning of the days of Jesus,

anticipation was on the hearts and minds of faithful Jews. Those who had followed by faith the commands of God

longed for the coming of the Messiah, and the “good news” of His kingdom, church, and salvation. Luke

records the faithfulness of Simeon and Anna, as they

waited for the announcement of the “Consolation” and “redemption” (Luke 2:25, 38).

The news of redemption, salvation, and justification were

to be pronounced as gospel, good news, throughout the world. Mark would begin the shortest of all the “gospels”

with a declaration of the “beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ” and would end his record with Christ’s

command to “preach the gospel to every creature.” This was the message so many waited to hear, yet when it

was declared, many rejected these precious words, and

the One who would live them and speak them (Mark 12:10).

We read of great sorrow and heartache in the lives of

people, yet theirs is a hurt which can be comforted if only they would accept God’s balm. As you read this article,

somewhere there is a searching soul looking for a place of acceptance in a world of rejection. Little do they know

their place is in the “gospel of the kingdom” (Matthew

4:23), where Jesus said all those who have been broken by the world’s empty promises, will find a place of

belonging (Matt 5:3). It may be that you encounter a person whose life is filled with conflict, stress, and

dissonance. They are in need of the “gospel of peace” (Romans 10:15). For theirs is a life fought on the

terms of the world, unable to handle adversity and

challenges. But with the peace of Jesus, given unlike that

of the world, they find calm in the midst of

chaos (John 14:27). Perhaps a loved one needs to make their life right with God. Friend,

share with them bravely and confidently the “gospel of your salvation” (Ephesians 1:13),

and if they are sincere, they will obey.

Discouragement will come in any aspect of life. But our God certainly does not want us to be

discouraged when it comes to His good news

of grace poured out on a lost world. The gospel should be anything but discouraging to

us. If you should pass from this life, leaving behind your family and friends on this side of

eternity, please have no fear. On this side of eternity we have the “everlasting gospel” to

touch lost souls and bring them into fellowship

with God. By faith I know, should my service to my Master end today, my precious wife and

our beloved children will be kept by the “hope of the gospel” (Col 1:23). Though my life

should end, the “everlasting gospel” remains

to point to God’s grace, His Son’s blood and resurrection. I hope you know this for you, for

those you love, and for all who need the eternity promised by our Lord.

Bible Class Challenge!

In an effort to help out the

Tennessee Children’s Home

Spring Food & Supply Drive

Your Bible Class Has Been Challenged!

Please participate by bringing the items assigned to your class by

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 3 Year Old Class

Bar Soap

4 Year Old Class Paper Towels

Kindergarten

Canisters of Kool-Aid

Grades 1 &2 Loose Leaf Notebook Paper

Grades 3,4,5

Pop Tarts

Jr. High Cream Of Mushroom & Cream Of Chicken Soup

Sr. High

Men’s Deodorant

20 Somethings Kitchen Floor Cleaner

Mike Elkins’ Class Laundry Detergent

Lonnie Gilliam

100 % Bottled Apple and Grape Juice

Bill McDonald/Shane Willis

Velveeta Cheese (Box)

Wayne Qualls Ward Mayberry

Auditorium Class 13 and 55 Gallon Trash Bags

ANOTHER BIG TURNOUT for the Lighthouse. We had wall to wall Junior & Senior High to be together before last Wednesday’s Mid Week Bible Study. Thank you to Misty for taking care of the night, especially in my absence. THE JUNIOR HIGH RETREAT WAS FANTASTIC! What an unforgettable weekend with the Junior High at Nathan Bedford State Park. We enjoyed some great devos, playing in the snow, lots of indoor games and even fun at Sky High Trampoline Park. Our theme was #Selfieish as we looked at different characters and how they represented “self.” Moses was self-reliant, Peter lacked self-esteem, Jonah needed self motivation and Paul told us how to be self-less. The basis of our theme came from 2 Corinthians 4:7 as we were encouraged to be “of God not of us.” The weekend would not have been without the help of Jonathan & Misty Aydelott, Brett & Heather Martin and Misty Shelton for their cooking, cleaning, supporting, and involvement in everything we did. May we not leave the memories and challenges from the retreat in Camden, but may we be changed to look at our “self” in a whole different way. ALWAYS AN ANTICIPATED NIGHT FOR MANY… Thanks to Matthew & Cissy Dotson and Derek & Rachel Newsom for their leading our Monthly Bible Studies. A wonderful opportunity for those wanting to be able to dig deeper and study more the chance to do so.

WE HAVE NOW WRAPPED UP both Junior High & Senior High Retreats… Be sure you are placing into action the things we challenged ourselves with. To seek ways to be “rooted” in God’s Word and His ways. To view “#Selfieish” as a way to have confidence in yourself but most importantly in our Lord. Stay focused on those things. Show up, Stand up, Speak up and always.. follow His path, -Craig

Wed. Nights L2L

L2L Classroom in

Lighthouse

March 19

Senior High

Fireside

Jake Martin &

Madelyn True

7-9

March 22

Lighthouse

Rachel & Sidney

Hudgins

& Emma Willis

5-7

March 26

Sparks &

Intermediates

Above All

12:30-5:30

March 26– April 1

Spring Break

April 6

Prayer

Breakfast

Mike & Ridonna

Goodpasture

7-7:30

April 9

Junior High

Fireside

Sidney Hudgins

& Emma Willis

7-9

CONTRIBUTION $ 11,040.00

BUDGET $ 12,968.00

Camp Meribah $ 145.00

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Jo & Rickey Atkinson, Sam Cooper, Melissa Barber Bryant, David Talley, Pearl Gordon, June Prince, Jennifer Kelley, Raymond Stoltz, Gary Peden, Mary Gilbert, Mary Frances Campbell, Jennifer Fakes, Raymond Truett, Lyndia Long, Terry Johnston, Janet Noles, Marlin Lawson, Marie Bradley, Marie Bates, Henrietta Rochelle, Terry Johnston, Bruce Bowen, Susan Sullivan, Danny Bates, Bessie Shepard, Jimmy Mathis, John Ed Hooten, Lindrell Barrett, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Runions, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, John Beard

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Helen Hudgins, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles Hickman County Nursing Home: Eltie Davis, Shirley Bryant Dickson Health & Rehab.: Jane Berryman Health South Rehabilitation Hospital: Jr. Baker

Home: Hattie Delk, Louise Bates, Charles Horner, Sammye Elrod, Charles Minick, Mary Helen Barber, Fronia Nash, Alvitea Sunder, Dan & Martha Jo Wallace, A.J. & Willie B. Coates, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks.

Please Pray For: ...Johnny Qualls, father of Anita Allen, suffered a stroke and is in St. Thomas West. ...Gary Peden, uncle of Alan & Brad Gilbert, had a successful procedure done last week. He will remain in the hospital for a while. ...Wanda Givens is in Centennial Hospital recovering from surgery. ...Linda Shelton is recovering from a kidney stone procedure. ....Rachel Staggs, granddaughter of Ruth Staggs, received an ovarian cancer pathology report. She will require chemotherapy. She is also dealing with a hip problem that may require surgery. Thank you so much for your prayers and concern. ...Sam Cooper, brother of Martha Leath, is recovering from surgery. He would appreciate cards. His address is: Health South Rehab Hospital 1000 Physicians Way Franklin, TN. 37067

Sympathy

A Bridal Shower

You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Katy Holmes, bride elect of Trey Hudgins, on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Mill Creek Barn. Directions: 7011 Old Mill Creek Road Turn onto Washer Road, at the end after passing over the bridge, turn left onto Old Mill Creek Rd., first driveway on the right. Gift cards are welcomed! Katy & Trey are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond and Pottery Barn.

Requesting Prayers

...We express our sympathy to

the family of Leon Willis who passed away on March 11, 2017. To his wife Margie, sons Shane (Tammy) Willis, Marty (Connie) Avery, daughters, Brenda (Willie) Hughes, Debbie Willis, Cindy (Robert) Atkinson, April Pilkinton, Leona (Jackie) White, gra ndc hi l dren f r om our congregation Chris (Cyndi) Hughes, Kris (Jill) Akens, Jana (Randy) Wright, Jenny (Andy) Weber and many other grandchi ldren and great grandchildren.

Thank You

...Ladies’ Day at the Poplar Grove Church of Christ in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Topic: Lord, Make Me A Servant Speaker: Rowena Hayes of Waverly Church of Christ Saturday, April 8, 2017 Registration begins at 9:00 A.M. Program begins at 9:30 A.M. Luncheon following the program.

Helen Hudgins writes: “I want to thank everyone for all of the calls, cards and every kind remembrance of my birthday. It was a special day.”

New Address

Scott, Lindsey, Knox, and Sloan Bailey have a new address. It is : 2010 North Oak Drive Centerville, TN. 37033

The Scholarship Committee has made available the Centerville Church of Christ Bobby Morrison/Emma Nicks Scholarship Applications for the 2017-18 school year. Information about the scholarship and applications may be picked up in the foyer, the church office or online at Centervillechurchofchrist.org in the members section. The deadline to have these returned to the church office is Sunday, April 2. No applications will be accepted after this date.

Area Events

Lauren Hunt, in making the transition of leaving home, being at college, and making decisions of life, is requesting your prayers for wisdom and guidance to always do the right thing by putting God first.

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If you are scheduled to serve in Worship and are unable, please take the responsibility

to secure your replacement and

contact one of the following:

Lonnie Mayberry 931 -242-2644

John Bradley 931-994-7358

Read Scripture

March 19 Marshall Spencer March 26 Ethan Skelton

Elder’s Prayer

March 19

Shane Willis

Come Worship With Us !

Sunday 9 A.M./ 6 P.M.

Wednesday 7 P.M.

Classes For All Ages!

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Prayer Week Of March 19

S.M.W. S.M.D. Robert Bowman Jonathan Aydelott

S.E.W. S.E.D. Jim Hudgins Brett Martin

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Dr. Jerry Nash Connor McAlister

Life-Line

Daily Updates &

Devotional Message

931-729-5055,

931-729-0022

Wait on Table 1st Sunday

Jeremy Qualls

2nd Sunday David Hudgins

3rd Sunday

Ward Mayberry

4th Sunday Randy Wright

Left Side

Eric Mayberry Ethan Horner

George Garland Thomas Chessor

Right Side

Jonathan Longworth Mike Brown

Will Mayberry Alan Potts

March 15th

Mid-Winter Wednesday Night Series Question &

Answer Session with Ralph Gilmore 7 P.M.

March 19 Care Group 1 will meet at

the Outreach Center following P.M. worship

March 27-31

School System Spring

Break

Mike Elkins

Our Elders

Lonnie Gilliam

Wayne Qualls

Gary Gatewood

Mike Goodpasture Shane Willis

Mike Elkins