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

August 2, 2017 Volume XXXVII –Number 29

“I Hope You Know”

Please permit this space to share with a few words of personal reflection. Since January of 2014, my Mendy and our children have endured and encouraged a personal pursuit for a terminal degree. During the last three years, it’s become abundantly clear why they call the pursuit of a PhD a “terminal” degree. Up to this point, words regarding this endeavor have been confined to private conversations, personal disclosure, or in some instances, biographical information shared prior to speaking engagements away from our beloved Centerville. This effort culminated on the campus of Amridge University (Montgomery, AL) in a dissertation defense on April 25, 2017, followed by a commencement ceremony the first weekend of this past June.

Throughout these last many months and in keeping with the last 18 years of ministry, my Mendy has flawlessly supported, pushed, and tolerated these pursuits. She is more than one man deserves; of this I am certain and thankful. She has encouraged and insisted goals like this be set, believing they could be accomplished. Our Savior’s sacrifice is great and greatly to be praised for what it provides for all mankind (Romans 5:8). My Mendy has been and remains a constant example of sacrifice lived out, for the sake of our family and our children. She has made our lives and our wellbeing the aspiration of her heart. The women like my Mendy give of themselves effortlessly. Worldly eyes cast critical glances, as though they can do nothing more. My Lord said such a heart could do nothing greater (Mark 9:35).

During this endeavor, our eldership, my eldership, has praised and encouraged this opportunity. In every way they have supported this effort and their loyalty shown to my family and me is certainly an envy among those who do the work of a minister. Their recent public words are gracious, but their private encouragement has been heard as well. I know the task of shepherding a congregation is enormous and extensive, because of being witness to their lives. I’m also certain you join me in a prayer of thanks and a word of praise for their lives.

While this time has unfolded for our family and our lives in the manner that it has, I would be remiss if not calling on you to join me in recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of other members in our church family. We’re blessed to be part of a family that continues to gain skills and enhance abilities for the sake of serving others. Cyndi Hughes and Ruth Alderson completed advanced degrees and received additional education endorsements. Suzi Miley recently defended her dissertation through Freed-Hardeman University’s Doctorate of Education (EdD) program. Will Mayberry (PharmD) may very well be seen dispensing your medication at Liberty Pharmacy Clinic, as he completed his Pharmaceutical training. The risk of sharing such accomplishments is in

unintentionally omitting others. If you’ve recently completed an advanced degree, let us know, we’d love to share in your achievement. Scripture says the body of Christ is to “rejoice with those who rejoice” and in so doing we celebrate one another. I think of these, and the highly skilled educators, medical professionals, technicians, financial professionals, laborers, law enforcement personnel, and so many more our congregation is blessed to share. Let these things remind you of the reach and the influence which can come from a small town church with God centered goals. I hope you know how blessed we all are to be part of God’s family in Centerville.

Fall Quarter

BABYLAND

109 JESSICA WILLIAMS, PAT PETROWSKI WED. REGINA & ADLEY ELKINS

AGE 2 200 HEATHER MARTIN, ALICE ANNE JACOBS WED. KRISTY & KAITLYN WALLACE

AGE 3 204 ASHLEY THOMAS

AGE 4 206 CODY & KATIE WOODS WED. AGES 3 & 4 VANESSA MCMULLIN & ALLISON GILBERT

K’GARTEN 208 ETHAN & ALISHA SKELTON WED. CYNDI HUGHES

GR. 1 & 2 220 KATHY BROWN WED. BELINDA MAYBERRY

GRADES 3,4,5 226 JUNE RODER WED. ERIC & BECKY COLEMAN

JR. HIGH 6,7,8

B18 PHILIP JACOBS

SR. HIGH 9-12

B8 CRAIG SHELTON & OTHERS WED. GRADES 6-12 CRAIG SHELTON & OTHERS

20 SOMETHING

222 MATTHEW DOTSON MATTHEW KINCADE

ADULTS 214 MIKE ELKINS, BRYAN MCALISTER

WED. MIKE ELKINS & OTHERS

ADULTS 225 BILL MCDONALD SHANE WILLIS

ADULTS 218 WAYNE QUALLS

ADULTS 110 LONNIE GILLIAM

ADULTS AUD. DANIEL DRESSLER MIKE GOODPASTURE WED. BRYAN MCALISTER

ADULTS LIB. WARD MAYBERRY

WED. MEN 218 BILL MCDONALD

WED./SINGING

F.H. DIFFERENT MEN

WED./LADIES LIB. HENRIETTA ROCHELLE

WED./LADIES CON. RM.

WANDA GIVENS

ANOTHER FANTASTIC FIFTH SUNDAY with the Coble Church of Christ. Weston Elkins, John Jacobs, Jake Martin, Riley Qualls, Colby Shelton, Grady Teet and Luke Worsham all did wonderful jobs in their roles as did Griffin Elkins, our Summer Intern, who brought a very thoughtful lesson from Ecclesiastes. Thank you to these guys for their willingness to lead. Thanks to all the girls and parents who came along for

support and to worship with the Coble church. Thank you as well to the Coble church for allowing our young men this opportunity to serve and lead. S O M E P R O D U C T I V E PLANNING MEETINGS THIS PAST SUNDAY. After a meeting with the Youth Deacons about the Fall and all that is planned, we met with the Parents, Youth and Volunteers after services. With that, the Fall is all planned and calendars should be available for August and September by this Wednesday. There are a couple spaces left to host a Lighthouse or Fireside. Just let me know if you would like to help! THE 20 SOMETHINGS just finished up some super nights

together eating and playing volleyball on Sunday nights. Thanks to Matthew Dotson and the others who have organized this and helped in any way. Around 30 on average have enjoyed this time together. Be listening for more events coming up for the 20 Somethings and don’t miss their class in room 222 on Sunday mornings! SCHOOL STARTS BACK THIS WEEK! It has been a quick but unforgettable Summer. It began with our Summer Spectacular of Vacation Bible School. Along with that came the 48th installment of Summer Camp at Meribah with Day Camp, Weeks 1, 2 and Teen Week. Those times will not soon be forgotten and will be cherished for years to come. Next 22 of us spent a week in Providenciales on the Turks & Caicos Islands as we worked side by side on painting, cleaning and other construction on the building. We also help conduct a VBS and will always cherish the time we spent with our church family in Provo. We concluded our Summer with our annual Cincinnati Blast with 30 from the Senior High and 20 Somethings. We made some great memories and will not forget this trip any time soon! Now that school starts back, (continued pg. 4)

August 12

Family Fun

Day

Camp Meribah

6:30

August 13

Junior High

Fireside

Elkins & Jacobs

7-9

August 14

Bible Study

Guys@Dotson’s

Girls@Newsom’s

6-7

August 16

Lighthouse

5-7

August 20

Senior High

Fireside

Elkins & Jacobs

7-9

August 30

Lighthouse

FHU Dickson

5-7

August 13

Jr High

Fireside

Elkins & Jacobs

7-9

CONTRIBUTION $ 11,290.76 BUDGET

$ 12,968.00 Camp Meribah

$ 112.75

D Area Events

...Mary Helen Barber is at home after being in the Hickman County Hospital for tests. ...Francis McClanahan is in the Hickman County Hospital suffering with a fractured hip. ...Charles Stem, father of Amanda (Eric) Mayberry, is in Centennial Hospital for tests. ...Henrietta Rochelle received a good report on a recent CT scan. ...Susan Gallian, mother of Ben (Tanya)

has returned home. ...Jr. Baker is recovering from surgery. ...Seth Armstrong, father of Steven (Anita) Armstrong, has been diagnosed with pneumonia. He is in the Hickman County Hospital.

August Celebrations

Nursing Home: Life Care Center: Georgia Moss, Pearl Mayberry, Helen Hudgins, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Sammye Elrod, Bobby Breece, L.T. Aydelott, Sybil Jenkins Hickman County Nursing Home: Eltie Davis, Shirley Bryant Dickson Health & Rehab.: Jane Berryman

NHC Columbia, 5017 Trottwood, Columbia, Tennessee: Ann Spencer, Pam Morgan The Waters, Ashland City: Damon Boker

Jack & Barbara Wood Married 59 Years August 21, 2017

Dick & Linda Smith Married 52 Years August 21, 2017

Carl Burton 87 Years Old

August 10, 2017

Doyle Rushton 85 Years Old

August 20, 2017

Betty Litton 82 Years Old

August 18, 2017

Sally Chessor 81 Years Old

August 2, 2017

...Gospel Singing at the Aetna Church of Christ August 11, 2017. 7 P.M. Refreshment break at 9 P.M. Hwy. 48 South Centerville, Tennessee 37033 ...Gospel Meeting at the Upper Sinking Church of Christ August 6-9, 2017. Bible Study: 10 A.M. Worship: 11 A.M. Followed by lunch 7 P.M. each evening. Speaker: James Barnes Sunday-Thursday Speaker

Wednesday: Dennis Tidwell ...Homecoming 2017 Sunday August 13, 2017 Plainview Church of Christ, 14500 Highway 231-431 North Hazel Green, Alabama 35750 Speaker: Willie Franklin Worship: 9 A.M. Bible Class: 10:30 A.M. Followed Pot Luck Lunch @ 11:15 A.M. Afternoon Worship: 12:30 P.M. ...Gospel Meeting at the Church of Christ at New Antioch, August 6-11, 2017. Bible Study: 9:15 A.M.; Worship 10 A.M. followed by a fellowship meal. Sunday—Friday: 7:30 P.M. 7424 Primm Springs Road, Lyles, Tennessee 37098

Please Pray For:

D Thank You Ruth & Jimmy Reece write:“ Jimmy & I would like to thank everyone for the many cards and birthday wishes we received for our July birthdays. It is good to be remembered.”

D Bridal Shower

You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Christina Dressler, bride elect of Adam Williams, Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 2-4 P.M. at the Outreach

Center. Gift cards preferred.

D M August Celebrations

Those To Serve In August

USHERS: Ronald Coates Monty Dunn Don Chessor

Prepare Communion August 6 & 13:

Chris & Candice Scott

August 20 & 27: Charles & Linda Shelton

To Drive Bus in August

8/2 : Mike Goodpasture 8/6: Andy Weber A.M. George Garland P.M. 8/9 : Wayne Rediker 8/13: Josh Bradley A.M. Brandon McCauley P.M. 8/16: Phillip Allen 8/20: Michael Bryant A.M. Phillip Allen P.M. 8/23: Wayne Rediker 8/27: John Bradley A.M. Mark Chessor 8/30: Lonnie Mayberry

Meals On Wheels 8/2: Martha Leathers 8/9: Nancy Leathers 8/16: Corene Allen 8/23: Katherine Shelton 8/30: Leslie Hudgins

PICK-UP MEALS AT 10:40

RADIO ROOM

Chris Teet, Brad Gilbert Cody Woods, Houston Hudgins

BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN AUGUST 8/6: Bruin Dotson, Dane Gilbert, Riley Haithcoat, Eli Jacobs, Landon Jenkins 8/13: Jagger Lawson, Finn Martin, Jackson Mayberry, Walker Mayberry, Joseph McCauley 8/20: Jackson McDonald, Will McDonald, Zane Nash, Major Qualls, Aden Weber 8/27: Cameron Wright, Thomas Alderson, Wyatt Aydelott, Knox Bailey, Lake Bates

Please be up front by 8:50

NURSERY Megan Lampley

BAPTISMAL CLOTHING

Cathie Copley

Prayer Week of August 6

S.M.W.

David Brown

S.M.D.

Shawn Lawson

S.E.W. Wayne Chessor

S.E.D

Wayne Rediker

W.E.B.S. Ward Mayberry

W.E.D.

Colby Shelton

Greeters For August

Gary & Becky Gatewood Lonnie & Marilyn Gilliam

Mike & Ridonna Goodpasture Phil & Susan Griggs

NURSING HOME SERVICES LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING HOME 8/6: Shane Willis 8/6: Marshall Spencer 8/13: Daniel Dressler 8/13: Robert Bowman 8/20: Bryan & Connor Mc 8/20: Alan Potts 8/27: Fairfield 8/27: Mike Brown Tulipwood Service - John Bradley

Read Scripture: August 6: Brandon McCauley

August 13: Mike Brown

Elders’ Prayer Mike Elkins

Wait on Table 1st Sunday

Michael Bryant

2nd Sunday

Ken Dickerson

3rd Sunday Don Luther

4th Sunday

Clay Chessor

Left Side Barry Shelton

Michael Harrison Danny Skelton Chris Buchanan

Right Side

Randy James John Bradley Chris Hughes Mark Chessor

Lord’s Supper P.M. Jared Brown

Ward Mayberry

Served in the Chapel

Katie Bates 97 Years Old

August 23, 2017 Brookdale Sandy Springs #812

511 Pearson Springs Rd. Maryville, TN 37803

Maxine Shepherd 90 Years Old

August 23, 2017

Lonnie & Marilyn Gilliam Married 58 Years August 28, 2017

(continued page. 2) be sure to get involved and invite others to be a part of all that is going. Keep your focus, Show up, Speak up and Stand up as we continue everyday to… follow His path, -Craig