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

May 8, 2019 Volume XXXIX –Number 19

“From Where I Sit”

We enjoyed having David Shannon and the Freed-Hardeman folks with us on Sunday. I thought the lesson was

powerful that David gave on reaching across generational boundaries and including our teens in our lives; to ask and to teach faithfulness in one another. This coming Sunday we will celebrate Mother's Day and again cherish what God gave us in scripture as Godly mothers. I found the following that someone wrote about their mean mom: We had the meanest mother in the whole world growing up!! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Coke and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches. And you can guess that my mother fixed us a dinner that was different from what other kids had, too. My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You would have thought we were convicts in prison. She had to know who our friends were, and what we were doing with them. She insisted that if we said we would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less. We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve to break the Child Labor Laws by making us do some work around the house. We had to wash dishes, make the beds, learn to cook, vacuum the carpets, do laundry, and all sorts of other cruel jobs. I think she would lie awake at night thinking of more things for us to do. She always insisted on us telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the

truth. And heaven help us if she ever caught us not telling the truth. By the time we were teenagers, she could read our minds. That's when life got really tough! Mother would not let our friends just honk the horn when they drove up. They had to come up to the door so she could meet them. And while everyone else could "date" when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait till we were at least 16. Because of our mother we missed out on lots of things other kids experienced. Neither of us have ever been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's property, or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault!! We never got drunk, took up smoking, stayed out all night, or a million other things other kids did. Sundays were reserved for church, and we never missed once. We knew better than to ask to sleep in on that day. Now that we have left home, we are all God-fearing, faithful Christians, educated, honest adults. we are all doing our best to be mean parents just like mom was. Mother never tried to be our best friend growing up, she tried hard to be our mother. I just cant help but think that is what's wrong with the world today. It just doesn't have enough mean moms anymore. -Selected- Happy Mothers Day!! Todd

Carter’s Corner

Vacation Bible School

June 10, 11, 12

Camp Meribah New Staff Orientation

COMING IN SEPTEMBER…. THE NEW

CENTERVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST

DIRECTORY

SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2019.

There will be a mandatory meeting for everyone signed up to work at Camp Meribah for the first time this summer, as well as anyone else who may be interested, this Sunday, May 12 at 5:30 P.M. in the high school classroom (in the Lighthouse). This meeting is only for those who have not worked at Camp Meribah previously.

If you have any questions, contact Clay Chessor at 931-994-9302.

...Rachel Newsom recently

received her Masters Degree from Bethel University.

...Brook Allen graduated May 4, 2019 from Columbia State

Community College with a

degree in Radiologic Technology. ...McKenzie Baltz graduated from Lipscomb

University with a BBA Degree in Corporate Management and Corporate Marketing.

...Tabitha Cude will be graduating from Amridge University with a PhD in Professional

Counseling on May 24, 2019. PLEASE INFORM THE OFFICE OF OTHERS

WE WERE ABLE TO ENJOY a great Lord’s Day this past Sunday with David Shannon and his staff from Freed-Hardeman here with us. President Shannon delivered a very powerful and relevant lesson and the folks from the offices of Church Relations and Admissions did an excellent job on presenting their information about FHU. As you all know, Freed-Hardeman is a place that I hold near and dear to my heart, and it has been a blessing to be a part of the Freed-Hardeman family, and even greater, the family of Christ. I HOPE THAT YOUR CHILDREN are excited about our Summer Scholars program that began this past Sunday. Worksheets were passed out containing 50 Bible facts about our VBS story this year. Each student is asked to complete the worksheet using their Bible, memorize the answers, and then find Todd, Matthew, Shane, or me and be able to recite the answers orally. Students that are able to do so will receive a special edition “Summer Scholars” VBS t-shirt, a Summer Scholars award, and have their names printed in the weekly edition of The Messenger. You can pick up your copy of the facts on the table in the lobby or on the church website. OUR SUMMER INTERN, Sam Umstead will

begin his work with us in just a few short weeks. Sam will begin his work with us on Sunday, May 26th. Sam is a great young man with a passion for the Lord, and it is my sincere hope that we can all do

everything that we can to encourage this young man, much like Paul did with Timothy in 1 & 2 Timothy. One of the ways that I hope we can encourage Sam is by lining up various families with students in our youth group to take time to “host” Sam each Sunday afternoon during his Internship. Internships can be difficult for college students, as most of the time it is their first experience away from their families and in the “real world.” My hope is that the families within our congregation can help Sam feel at home in Centerville by signing up for a Sunday afternoon when you can take him out to eat, take him fishing, go see a movie, invite him over to spend time with your family, etc. If you would be interested in hosting Sam on a Sunday afternoon during the summer, please see me to sign up. In His Service, Carter

Track Rack For May... Some new ones this month are about the Seven Things listed in Proverbs 6:16-19 that God Hates. Can you name them? Check out the tracts this month.

Congratulations Graduates!

CONTRIBUTION $ 14,088.65

Camp $ 142.01

BUDGET: $12,978.00 ...Alyssa Aydelott had surgery May 7th

at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. ...Eric Pitts is in St. Thomas Mid-Town due to pancreatitis. ...Susan Hardy, mother of Lacey (Cody)

Johnson, is having treatments for cancer. ...Arica Hinson is recovering from surgery at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. ...Angie Odom, mother of Caleb (Stevy), is taking treatments for cancer. ...Don Luther has a broken knee cap from a recent fall. ...Ann Wells, mother of Randall (Kristy) is recovering from knee replacement surgery. ...Dennis Wentzel is in ICU at Maury Regional Hospital following a massive heart attack. Darrell Wentzel is in ICU at Maury Regional following a mild heart attack. They are brothers and cousins of Shirley (Michael) Bryant. ...Bracey Campbell is having heart problems. ...Sally Chessor has been having severe back pain. She is improving. ...Corene Allen has returned home. ...Barbara Beard is waiting for biopsy results. ….Remember those who are struggling with Parkinson’s Disease : Guy Barber, Martha Leathers, Dan Elkins, Floy Gatewood, Glen Earl Johnson. ...Donna Roberts continues to deal with health problems.

Recovering from surgery or other illness: Eric Pitts, Kitty Pharris, Barbara Wood, Joyce Mayberry, Melvin Roberson, Eric Ghant, Betty Jean Graham, Ann & J.C. Wells, Ruth Reece, Ann Spencer, Dorris Claud, Allene Gordon, Bessie Shepard Please Pray For Those Who Are Dealing With Cancer: Susan Hardy, Ronny Pitman, Connie Grimes, Angie Odom, Jack Wood, Arica Hinson, Ricky Pittman, Susan Irick, Joe Claud, Jenny Yearwood, Alice Coble Hobert, Claire Loughrey, Jimmy Copley, Gwen Rogers, Kathy Brown, David Talley, Jenny Teet, Linda Mays, Beverly Grimes, Brian Olive, Lovada Burklow, Henrietta Rochelle, Susan Sullivan, Danny Bates, Jerry Shepard, Jimmy Mathis, Bonnie Runions, John Beard Lyme Disease: Anna Ingram Ballou

Home: Frank Atkinson, Guy Barber, Bracey Campbell, Floy Gatewood, Glen Earl Johnson, Melvin Roberson, Martha Leathers, Charles Horner, Fronia Nash, Floy Lyell, Alvitea Sunder, A.J. Coates, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks

Nursing Home: Life Care Center: David Talley, Donnie Primm, Seth Armstrong, Pearl Gordon, Mary Helen Barber, Betty Claud, Georgia Moss, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Bobby Breece, Jim & Jean Wright St. Thomas Hickman Nursing Home: Dot Thomas, Marie Boehms, Martha Bates, Jane Luckett, Francis McClanahan, Eltie Davis, Sybil Jenkins Dickson Health & Rehab.: Jane Berryman NHC Dickson: Percy Lancaster 812 North Charlotte Dickson, TN. 37055 Room 107 NHC Transitions: Willie B. Coates 5010 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN. 38401 Bobbie June Kittrell: 8353 Highway 100 Apt. 102 Nashville, Tennessee 37221

Memorial

Thank You

The Family of Pauline Griffin writes: “Thank you for the lantern. That was such a thoughtful gift.”

...a Memorial has been given to Dayschool in memory of Hattie Delk by Doug & Maxine Shepherd. ...a Memorial has been given to the church in memory of Hattie Delk by Dwayne & Susan Harber.

Sympathy

...We express our sympathy to the family of Thurman Gordon who passed away. He was the grandfather of Kristen (Brad) Garland. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Debbie Lancaster who passed away after a battle with cancer. To her father Edd (Nancy) Lancaster, mother Bette Lancaster, brother Steven (Deana) Lancaster, brother-in-law Richard Smith, all family and friends we express our deepest sympathy.

Women of The Congregation, Join us for a Craft Day May 11th at the Outreach Center. It will start at 12 noon... Come and go as you wish. Bring your favorite hobby item to work on along with food/snacks to share. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Dotson at 478-484-3946 or 931-729-2786.

J Join Us For A Craft Day!

Care Group 1 will meet Sunday night, May 11th at the Outreach Center following 6 P.M. worship.

Care Group 1

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Read Scripture

May 12: Stephen Dotson

May 19: Mike Brown

Elder’s Prayer

May 12: Wayne Qualls

Prayer Week Of May 12 S.M.W. S.M.D.

Cecil Qualls Clay Chessor S.E.W. SE.D.

Alan Potts Brett Martin W.E.B.S. W.E.D.

Robert Bowman Jared Brown

Preside Over Table

May 12: Jim Hudgins

May 19: Cecil Qualls

May 26: Jeremy Qualls

“Behold, Children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb

is His reward. Psalm 127:3

Ledger James Lawson August 16, 2018

Shaun & Jamie Lawson

Emberly Mae Garland June 14, 2018

Brad & Kristen Garland

Caroline Odom

September 24, 2018 Caleb & Stevy Odom

Sadie Donelle Moore

January 18, 2019 Sean & Whitney Moore

Diesel Weikel Ruiz

March 8, 2019 Louie & Rebecca Ruiz

Levi Petrowski

March 14, 2019 Jacob & Brook Petrowski

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Graduation Thursday, May 9, 2019 7 P.M. We still have openings for Summer!

Dayschool Corner