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May 18 , 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 20
In perspective of government, Paul shares the principle for one to pay, “honor to whom honor”
is due (Romans 13:7). While we’ve made it just past the halfway mark of the month of May,
we’ve managed to fill it with some marvelous events doing just exactly that task. Honoring
those in our midst who have achieved a special milestone in their life, those who have filled the
role and responsibility of great significance in the life of others, and those who have embraced
roles of service for the sake of others.
May began with a special recognition to our 2016 graduates. They, along with their families,
were in perspective as we saluted them for their accomplishment and for the time of transition
in their life. Such a time is valuable for critical life reminders. Jesus would call those hearts
who hear His sayings and then put them into practice, wise hearts. We pray for that wisdom in
the lives of our graduates and their families.
As always, we honored our mothers, and the newest mothers and babies among our number.
The role and sacrifice of surrender and setting aside the wants and needs of the body for the
sake of the wants and needs of someone else, definitively points to the life of our Savior (Philippians 2:5-11) and is
the role embodied by godly mothers.
This past Sunday we honored 20 individuals from among our number, who were selected to stand and fill the role of
deacon. These men will help to oversee a great many existing and new ministries in and among our church family.
Watch for news about each of them in future editions of The Messenger. I hope you know, the work of our church
family is extensive, and we invite you to come and be a part of all that’s happening among us.
Pictured from left: Top row: Alan Potts, Brandon McCauley, Andy Weber, Brett Martin, Philip Jacobs, Eric Mayberry,
Clay Chessor, Sam Chessor, Matthew Kincade, Jeremy Qualls Bottom row from left: Scott Miley, Chris Hughes, Monty
Dunn, Eric Coleman, Mark Chessor, John Bradley, Jonathon Aydelott, Randy Wright, Eric Nash
Not Pictured: Calvin Hoover
BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE TO BE A
MINISTER! We were blessed to be able to
see our Seniors become graduates on
Saturday morning at graduation. All the
hard work has come to culmination and the
next step in life was begun. Following
May 29
graduation we were able to go by several
Young Men Lead graduation parties to help celebrate the
Coble Services joyous occasion. Next it we were off to
10:15-12
Spring Hill for the afternoon blessing to
perform the wedding of Lynsi Boehms and
Camp Meribah
Steven Sanchez. What a stunning day for a
Summer Camp
such a special couple. Sunday we were
Week 1
blessed to worship together and praise God
June 5-10
for all He is. Also, a blessing to see the
Day Camp & VBS
appointment of additional Deacons to the
June 13-15
work here at Centerville. I am enthused to
know the excitement these men and their
Week 2
families bring to the work of the Lord and
June 19-24
this congregation. We ended the day with
Teen Week
another blessing, after another wonderful
June 26-30
worship, at Bill & Joy McDonald’s cabin in
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Wolf Creek. What a gorgeous setting for
our Senior High Fireside Finale as we
June 18
enjoyed the time together. The food was
Columbia Ave
delicious, the company delightful and the
Youth Day
devotional and message from Bill was
9am
dynamic.
Thanks to Bill & Joy McDonald
for the special setting, food, and all they do
July 11-13
and have done for our youth ministry.
Camp Kerusso &
Thanks to Brett & Heather Martin and Misty
Daughters of
for their help with the evening too.
the King
“WHEN YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A
CHRISTIAN…
all your decisions have been
20/30 & Sr. High
made.”
-Bobby
Morrison via Bill McDonald.
Cincinnati Blast
The lesson Bill brought Sunday night was
one I wish all our young people could have heard. He shared
the thoughts of having a good friend like Bobby that was
without a doubt the influence he needed to be on the right
track in life. The encouragement for our young people to seek
out that friend that will be there no matter what and will help
you to know what is most important. Bill challenged us all to
always remember to “not do it.” When life throws those
temptations and difficult trials our way, just remember those 3
little words. This was for some the final Fireside they will
attend as a high school student. I can think of no better
message for them each to hear and remember as their last.
May you always have friends that have your best interest in
mind that will stand by you, examples and mentors in your
lives that you can look to that will support you, and most of all,
may Christ be the center of your life to lead you along the path
of life to sustain you.
Always… follow His path, -Craig
July 22-24
“As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens the countenance of
his friend.” Proverbs 27:17
hThank You !
Hattie Delk writes:“To My Church
Family, Thank you for sharing my
birthday with me. Your phone
calls, cards, chocolate pie, and
gifts of love made my day. Thank
you for your love.”
Carolyn Chessor writes: “I would
like to say thank you to the church
for the Mother’s Day gift. The
mirror and bookmark meant a lot
to me.”
A Special thank you to the United
States Postal Service for the
donation of food collected in the
recent food drive.
Memorial
...a donation has been given to the
Day School in memory of Margie
Blocker by David & Debbie Bates.
We have some added features at
www.centervillechurchofchrist.org
that have been requested by some
of you! Several PayPal links have
been installed to help with
contributions and donations. On
our worship streaming page, which
is visited by over 2000 per month,
you can now find a link to make
your contribution.
This will be
most helpful to our shut-ins or if
you should happen to be out of
town and forgot to make your
contribution before leaving. A link
has also been added to the main
page titled “Donations.” On this
page you will find several special
projects we have going on within
our facilities. There you will find
General Projects, Dayschool
Projects, Camp Meribah Projects,
and Summer Camp. Each has a
description included to inform you
of where each donation will go. We
hope this will help in convenience
as well as needs we have within
our church facilities.
CONTRIBUTION
$ 13,106.60
BUDGET
$ 12,784.oo
Camp Meribah
$ 260.95
Please Pray For:
...Sunday, May 22
Jail Ministry
meeting at 4:30 P.M. in the ...John Ed Hooten spent a couple of days in
library.
Maury
Regional
Hospital
due
to
...Monday, May 30 Memorial Day dehydration. He is suffering with serious
health problems and the family has
requested your prayers.
...Ruth Claud, sister-in-law of Ruth
(Jimmy) Reece, is very sick with cancer
and is on hospice care at home.
...Jimmy Mathis, father of Gary (Gayle)
Mathis, has returned home.
...Judy Simmons, mother-in-law of Helen
Simmons, will be going to
Vanderbilt
Stallworth in the coming days for rehab.
...J.B. Brown has been dealing with gout
and in a lot of pain the last few days.
...Shelia Rochelle has been placed on
hospice care.
...Virginia Potts, mother of Adam (Amy)
...June 5-10
Gossett, had surgery for a brain aneurysm
Camp Meribah Week 1
on Tuesday, May 17th at St. Thomas West.
...June 13-15
Day Camp & VBS
...June 19
Home: Geneva Bradley, Pauline Jimerson,
Father’s Day
...June 19-24
Camp Meribah Week 3
...June 25
Jail Ministry Summer Sizzler
...June 26-July 1
Camp Meribah Teen Week 4
...June 26
4th Of July Celebration
following P.M. worship
Coming In July….
Team Harvest is having a Swan
Creek Fishing Tournament July 16!
EVERYONE WELCOME!
MORE DETAILS TO COME….
Priscilla Barber, Mary Helen Barber, Fronia
Nash, Alvitea Sunder, Martha Jo Wallace,
Willie B. Coates, Sammye Elrod, Charles Minick,
Dorothy Easley, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks.
The following are recovering from surgery or
dealing with an illness: Larry Martin, David
Tune, John Beard, Pearl Karraker, Lindrell
Barrett, Major Thompson, Susan Campbell,
Edith Talbert, Bonnie Runions, John Ed
Hooten, David Poff, Amy Hill Bethea, Martha
Minick, Calvin Cuthbert, Christian Schmid,
Nathan Hubbard, Jack Lowery,
De’Jay
Sanders, Gabriel Roberson, Gerdi Beaman,
Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, Henrietta
Rochelle, Jeff Denton.
Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center:
Georgia Moss, Helen Hudgins, Christine
Sawyer, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy
Noles, Stella Greer, Elsie Mathis, Thelma
Chessor
Hickman County Nursing Home: Allene
Worley, Eltie Davis, Lula Mae Gilliam
Summerfield Health Center: Brentwood:
Bessie Shepard
NHC Dickson: Jane Berryman
Our Elders
Mike Elkins
Gary Gatewood
Place
Stamp
Here
Lonnie Gilliam
Mike Goodpasture
Shane Willis
Bill McDonald
Those to Serve Wayne
in April
Qualls
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Prayer Week of May 22
S.M.W.
John Bradley
S.E.W.
Don Luther
W.E.B.S.
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Elders’ Prayer
May 22
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S.M.D
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W.E.D.
Sam Chessor
To Read Scripture
5/22: Matthew Kincade
5/29: Jimmy Reece