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Nov. 6, 2013 Volume XXXII1 - Number 45
“I Hope You Know”
Thankfulness is a state of mind, an attitude, a choice. Our
brother Paul taught us he knew, “how to be abased, and I
know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have
learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound
and to suffer need” (Philippians 4:12). Paul literally was
thankful for nothing, for the reality that even in the
absence or abundance of “things” he had everything he
needed, he had His Lord. Thankful hearts echo from
God’s faithful throughout the generations. “Naked I
came from my mother’s womb, and named shall I return
there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;
blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21). In all of
Job’s
life,
the
possessions
he
had
were
immeasurable. Yet through the loss of it all he realized
his birth and life defined what was his, nothing. He had
no attachment to the earth worthy of eternity.
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we
brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can
carry nothing out” (I Timothy 6:7-8). Be thankful you
brought nothing into this world, and you will leave with
nothing. The thankfulness comes from a heart which
recognized all their life is not hinged on the promises of
acquired wealth or possessions. The thankfulness of
heart understands the real need of life; thankful for the
nothing we brought into this world.
The great
philosopher (George Strait) once sang, “I’ve never seen a
hearse with a luggage rack.” So true.
While we may be without possessions we are not without
promise of God’s presence. We take it for granted, and
we forget it is a promise and a constant. When pressed in
the hours of hardship or even heartache, the kind of car
we drive is not the concern, the size of our house does
not matter, nor the bottom line of a bank statement. In
the most stressful of times, what brings us the deepest
concern is the wonder of our heart if anyone cares?
Paul remembered when all those around him left
him, the Lord stood with him (II Timothy 4:17).
When it seems we have nothing around us, we
must call to mind, our Lord’s promise to never
leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5-6). With that
we truly have everything.
Too easily the spectrum of God’s complete and
total knowledge of our lives is forgotten in our
hearts. At the beginning of our life, the moment of
our conception, our God is there, “Before I formed
you in the womb I knew you; before your were
born I sanctified you” (Jeremiah 1:5). In the
moment of our death, not the valley or the shadow,
but the moment when the body is without the
spirit, in that moment our God is there (Psalm 23:1
-4). When you have had all you think you can
handle, be thankful for the absolute nothingness
which ties you to this world, this earth, this life,
and the supply of everything your heart needs to
find the anchor of hope in Jesus (Hebrews 6:19). I
hope you know, we have so much to be thankful
for, and it begins with nothing this world has to
offer and it ends with everything God has supplied
us (Philippians 4:19).
FRIDAY NIGHT’S 5TH QUARTER was one to
remember! We began with some delicious Ricky B
burgers as the crowds rolled in. After devouring all
the food, close to 100 of us loaded up on two
Oct 17– Nov haywagons set out for the back roads of Hickman
20
County. With a few “unexpected” surprises along
Timothy / the way, it was one not soon forgotten. Thank you
Tabitha
to Rick Bruno for cooking, to Mike & Ridonna
Classes
Goodpasture and Troy & Kim Bates for supply and
Every Wed
driving the trucks and trailers. Thanks to Brad
Night!
Garland for arranging some safety for us on the
Jr & Sr High highway. Thanks also to Misty Shelton, Jonathan,
Nov.7
Misty, and Alyssa Aydelott, Clay Chessor, Karen &
Sr. High
Jillian Cost, Mike Elkins, Brian Qualls, Jeremy
Prayer
Qualls, and Marty Smith for all their help and
Breakfast
making the night so memorable!
HCHS
7:15
THE TURKEYS ARE NOW SAFE! We had a
great time Sunday afternoon as we packed 60
Nov.10
Junior High Sparks, Intermediates, and some parents and
siblings into the big yellow bus to go see “Free
Fireside
Birds.” It was an enjoyable day and a whole lot of
B&J
fun! Don’t forget, December 14 will be our annual
McDonald
“Breakfast with Santa!”
7:00-9:00
Nov.13
WE ENDED THE WEEKEND WITH OUR
Nov.14
Anne Jacobs and their families for hosting and the
delicious food.
Don’t forget to pray boldly
(Hebrews 4) and don’t be astonished (Acts 12).
Also, remember to use the A.C.T.S. prayer, that I
learned years ago from Mike Kelley, to help you as
you pray.
Lighthouse SENIOR HIGH FIRESIDE. Another good crowd of
Gage Dotson close to 20 were at the Elkins home for the evening.
Thanks to Mike & Regina Elkins and Philip & Alice
5:00-7:00
Jr. High
Prayer
Breakfast
HCMS
7:30
Nov.16
Servant
Saturday
9:00-2:00
COMING
SOON
Dec. 27-29
Camp
Snowball
VIII
Applications
@ Website or
Youth News
Board
TWO BIG EVENTS IN THE NEXT TWO
MONTHS… The LazerQuest Lock-in is November 26.
Sign up will be soon so mark the date and plan to
go. Camp Snowball VIII is back too ! The dates are
December 27-29 at Camp Meribah. Applications are
online and at the Youth News Board. Both of these
events are open to the Junior & Senior High. Invite
your friends and plan to go.
SPEAKING OF PLANNING… Lord willing, our
“Spring” retreats are set! January 24-26 will be the
20/30s Retreat in Gatlinburg, February 28– March
2 will be the Senior Spotlight/Senior High Retreat
in Gatlinburg, and April 11-13 will be the Junior
High Retreat at Cedars of Lebanon. Circle the dates
that apply to you and be looking for more information in the
coming months!
“IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING, YOU
WILL WIND UP SOMEWHERE ELSE.” -Yogi Berra. This is one of
my favorite sayings that I have used on several occasions. In
what could be a very mystifying statement, there is also a lot of
wisdom to be had. When we set out in our daily lives with no real
direction, we will end up somewhere.
Often times that
“somewhere” though is a place we did not intend to go.
(Continued pg. 4)
Monty & Amy Dunn write:“ Thanks so
much for the prayers, calls, visits and
meals during my recent hospital
stays. Words cannot express how
thankful we always are for our great
church family.”
The Hickman County Civitans write:
“We express our sincere appreciation
for the use of the parking lot &
facilities for the 32nd Annual
Centerville in the Fall Car Show.”
Terry & Wilma Dee Miley write: “ Dear
Centerville Church, Your kind
expression of sympathy will always be
remembered. May God Bless each one
of you.” Kolton’s Grandparents
...Area Wide Singing at the Upper
Sinking Church of Christ Friday, Nov.
8 from 7—9 P.M. Finger Foods served
at 5:30 P.M.
...South Gate Church of Christ invites
you to Ladies’ Day Nov. 9, 2013.
Brunch at 9 A.M. Day concludes at
11:30 A.M. “Finding Contentment”
Speaker: April Estes 2700 Pulaski
Hwy. Columbia, TN 38401
...Clifton Church of Christ invites you
to their Thanksinging Friday, Nov. 22,
2013 Meal 6 P.M. Singing 7 P.M.
You are invited to
a
reception to celebrate the
90th birthday of Annette
Barber
on
Saturday,
November
9,
at
the
Outreach Center of the Centerville
Church of Christ from 2:00 - 4:00
p.m.
Your presence will be her
present.
You may send cards to:
Annette Barber 400 Barber Circle
Centerville, Tennessee 37033
...We extend our sympathy to the
family of Doug Burchard who passed
away. To his wife Brenda, daughter
Brittney (Brad) Mushill, his son Brice,
and granddaughter Eliana, we extend
our deepest sympathy.
...We express our sympathy to the
family of Charlie Dunn who passed
away. He was the uncle of Alisa
Harrington.
CONTRIBUTION
$ 11,631.35
BUDGET $ 13,169.00
Sunday School
$ 133.75
...November 10 Visitation Team 3
meets at the Outreach Center
following P.M. worship.
..November 17 Thanksinging
...November 17
Men’s Quarterly
Business Meeting at 5 p in the
chapel.
...November 27 No Messenger
...November 28 Thanksgiving Day
...November 28-Dec. 3 Team Harvest
Deer Camp
...Dec.7
Holiday
Meal
“The effectual fervent
prayer of a righteous
man availeth much.”
James 5:16
Please Pray For...
...James Aydelott is recovering from
shoulder surgery.
...Belva Goins is in Williamson
County Medical Center.
...Henrietta Rochelle received a
good report from her doctor last
week.
...Louise Westmoreland has been
transferred from Vanderbilt Hospital
to the local hospital.
...Jimmy Reece received good news
from a heart procedure last week.
...Barbara Baker will have back
surgery on December 3, 2013.
...Mrs. Myrtle Wherry is recovering
from a broken hip at Vanco Manor
Nursing Home Room 305B, 1835
Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN
37072.
...Barry Shelton will have surgery on
his shoulder in the coming days.
...Douglas O’Guin, the brother of
Tonya Oliphant, is in St. Thomas Mid
-Town recovering from surgery. He
should return home on Wednesday.
...Liam King, the son of Corey &
Mandy King, spent a couple of days
in Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. He
is recovering at home.
...Carol Bates had surgery to remove
part of her colon on Tuesday,
November 5th at Maury Regional
Hospital.
...Nancy Daugherty, the aunt of
Shane Willis, has been diagnosed
with lung cancer.
The following are recovering from
for the surgery or dealing with an illness:
Inmates & Staff hosted by the Jail Jessica Delaney, Jo Atkinson,
Patricia Hollett, Barbara Baker,
Ministry
...Dec. 8 “Church For The Holidays” Garland Horner, Betty Davis, Shirley
King, Mozine Atkinson, Chip Minick,
9 A.M. Worship followed by Andrea Spears, Lonnie Garrett, Mary
Christmas Lunch & Festivities in Frances Welch, Caleb Sams,
the Fellowship Hall at 11 A.M.
Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton, Lisa
...Dec. 8 Candlelight Ceremony at Shephard, Tina Johnson.
McDonald Funeral Home 7 P.M.
...Dec.15 Progressive Dinner
Home: Mary Helen Barber,
Paul
...Dec.18 Sunshine Baskets Litton, Stephen Church, Charles
Minick, Lula Mae Gilliam, Jean
Delivered
Plemmons, Sammye Elrod, Margaret
...Dec.20 Toy Give-Away 10 A.M.
& Curtis McCord, Dorothy Easley,
...Dec.25 Christmas Day
J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks,
...Dec.25 No Messenger
Edward
Loveless,
James
...Dec. 27-29 Camp Snowball VII
Westmoreland
Continued pg. 2. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord
with all your heart,
And lean not on your own
understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And
He shall direct your paths.” When our day starts in
prayer and continues to seek God’s wisdom in every
decision, our paths lead us places where He intended us
to be!
follow His path, -Craig
Jack Cunningham
85 Years Old
November 19, 2013
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Centerville Church of Christ
138 North Central Avenue
Centerville, Tennessee 37033
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Foy Hudgins
80 Years Old
November 21, 2013
Community Christmas Day Meal
The Centerville Church of Christ has been
asked to provide the following items for this
meal. Please sign-up in the lobby.
100 Brownies/Cookies
8 Pies/Cakes
We appreciate your help with this.
Operation Santa Claus is well under way
with over 500 names of children who need
help with Christmas. If anyone would like to
take a child’s name and purchase gifts for
them, please see/contact Becky Coleman at
931-729-3391 Ext. 2248.
Congratulations to Michelle Gilbert who
was recently honored as one of the nine
best public school Supervisors in the State
of Tennessee at an Award Ceremony in the
Music City Center by the Tennessee
Department
of
Education
and
the
Niswonger Foundation.
Worship Involvement : Please contact the following if
you are unable to serve :
Dorris Claud
Lonnie Mayberry
Bryan Woods
John Bradley
931-729-2933
931-242-2644
931-994-7042
931-994-7358
Prayer Week of Nov. 10
S.M.W.
S.M.D
Mike Elkins
Randy James
S.E.W.
S.E.D.
Jim Hudgins
Randy Wright
W.E.B.S.
W.E.D.
Marshall Spencer
Marty Smith
READ SCRIPTURE
November 10
November 17
Don Luther
Eric Nash