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November 18, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 44

“I Hope You Know”

Who does God want saved? God wants the Dylan Roof’s of

the world, the one’s whose idea that skin color somehow sets us apart or places one race under or over another race,

and with such a warped view of man, they choose to act in violence toward the innocent. God wants the Dylan Roof’s

of the world saved. God wants the rioters of Ferguson, MO, Baltimore, MD and all who claim injustice by the voice of

destruction to be saved. God wants the radicals of the world, who with their hearts darkened by a faith of a

savage and not a savior, plot murderous schemes and in

the cover of the same darkness which has captivated their own hearts, they inflict their violence on the lives of the

innocent.

Like many, we watched Friday night as the city of Paris,

France was held hostage during simultaneous terrorist

attacks throughout the city. In their wake, more than 120 have been slaughtered, and what intellectually and morally

honest hearts knew in the moments after these events unfolded, and what has been claimed by ISIS, Islamic State

of Iraq and Syria, what the politically correct leaders of our time are unwilling to say with conviction, that evil exists,

that Islam is not a peace loving religion, and Christianity appeals to a decision of the heart whereas Islam advances

a dominance of hate. God wants the darkened hearts of

the world to be saved.

God wants all deceived by this way of thinking, saved.

Before the clock struck midnight, some students from the University of Missouri had taken to twitter, and compared

the slaughter of 120 innocents lives in Paris, to the same events of the last few days on the campus of the University of Missouri. God wants every heart saved, no matter their

sin or sorrow of life, He wants them. The evidence to the lengths He will go is represented by a vacant tomb,

preceded by a night known as “the hour and the power of darkness.”

Jesus was no stranger to worship and the benefits

of worship. We worship to share supper with Jesus, but He wants to be with us in worship,

even more (Luke 22:16). Jesus said, greatness is measured by status, but not in His kingdom, His

kingdom calls us to change our hearts into the measure of the servant He wants, but only

worship can change us into His image (Luke 22:24). I’m not to change worship to suit my

interests, worship is to change me to surrender to

the image of Jesus Christ. Serving God, transforming to the image of Jesus, and

surrendering our lives to Him come with no small amount of struggle. Thus, in the midst of our

struggle He prayed for His own to be resilient, remembered, and to return. As always, Jesus did

more than tell us what we needed to do, He showed us. Jesus surrender everything to His

Father, and allowed the experience of fellowship

with Him to guide.

When we worship we are reminded of the temporary place of our lives and the eternity that

awaits us all. But all these things cannot be seen and will not be learned if we refuse to worship. It

must, as it was for our Lord, become our custom, and we must be accustomed to the presence of

our God. I hope you know when we worship, no

greater lesson is learned, than the lesson of our Lord’s desire for all of us to be with Him!

HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE… We are seeing a lot of new faces and some

old ones returning! Last Wednesday we had 70 at the Lighthouse for a meal

provided by Brett & Heather Martin and

Ray & Shelda Qualls and their families. Also, lots of games, some old retreat

videos and movies, and just a chance to sit and talk. We then enjoyed another

Timothy & Tabitha Class. The past couple of months have been a detailed

study of James with some insightful

classes. Thanks to Tabitha Beard, Cissy Dotson, and Rachel Newsom for helping

Misty with the Tabitha classes and to Matthew Dotson and Derek Newsom for

helping me with the Timothy classes. We

wind up the study this Wednesday night and I want to remind the girls to be in

the Lighthouse at 6:00 for a special class planned for you!

SUNDAY NIGHT BROUGHT another wonderful night. 30 Junior High

had a fantastic time at Philip, Alice Anne,

John & Eli Jacobs. Thanks to Griffin Elkins and Colby Shelton for their help as

well. The food was delicious, the fellowship was super, and the devotional

time was wonderful. Remember to find

your Direction, have Discipline, be careful of Distractions, and be

Dedicated. Keep sharpening! “IF WE MAGNIFIED BLESSINGS

as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be

much happier.” -John Wooden. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble,

whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good

report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8.

follow His path, -Craig

...November 25 NO MESSENGER

...November 25-27 Schools Closed

...November 26

Thanksgiving Day

...November 29

Thanksinging Eph 5:19 “Speaking to one another in psalms and

hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making

melody in your heart to the Lord.”

9 A.M. Congregational Singing

& Sermon In Song

6 P.M. Congregational Singing

COMING IN DECEMBER…

...December 4 Jr. High Big Fun Christmas

...December 6 “Church For The Holidays”

...December 9 Fruit Basket Delivery (Please Bring Snacks by Dec. 6) ...December 11 Jail Ministry Holiday Meal for Inmates & staff ...December 12 Breakfast With Santa ...December 12 20/30’s Regifted Christmas ...December 13 Progressive Dinner Sr. High ...December 27-29 Camp Snowball

CChurch For the Holidays

Christmas Precious Memories

December 6, 2015 9 A.M. Worship

10 A.M. Bible Class followed by Christmas

Lunch, Christmas Program, Presentation of Volunteer

of the Year, Precious Memories Slideshow (No 6 P.M. Worship)

*Please sign the list in the lobby if you can bring a coconut cake or Christmas cookies.

The theme this year for our annual “Church for

the Holidays ” is Christmas Precious Memories.

As part of the program that day, we are making a

slide show entitled Christmas Precious

Memories, which will be family pictures

submitted by you. Submit pictures that are

precious Christmas memories. We would like to

have as many generations as possible

represented in the slide show. So dig out those

family photos !

You can bring them by the office or email to

tammy@centervillechurchofchrist.org

Final Class This Wednesday Night

Timothy &

Tabitha Classes

November 22

L2L Meeting

5:00 Lighthouse

November 22

Senior High

Fireside

7:00-9:00

Luke Worsham

November 28

Servant

Saturday /

Dinner & A Movie

9:00

November 29

Young Men Lead

Services at

Coble

10:30-12:30

COMING SOON..

December 27-30

Camp

Snowball X

Did you know? The grandson of

Sammye Elrod, Matt Elrod, is starring in the Hallmark Hall of Fame’s Christmas

Movie “The Bridge”. Matt’s stage name is Wyatt Nash.

CONTRIBUTION $ 11,763.67 BUDGET

$ 12,651.oo Camp Meribah

$ 221.00

Home: Fronia Nash, Georgia Moss, Alvitea Sunder, Martha Jo Wallace, Willie B. Coates, Sammye Elrod, Charles Minick, Margaret McCord, Dorothy Easley, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks.

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Paul Litton, Helen Hudgins, Stephen Church,Christine Sawyer, Norma Nicks, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor Dickson Nursing Home: James Clifton Thornton Hickman County Nursing Home: Eltie Davis, Lula Mae Gilliam Perry County Nursing Home: Lucille Talley NHC Columbia, TN: Floyd Powell

Please Pray For:

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Barbara Baker, Martha Minick, Mary Helen Barber,Avery Shipman, Carolyn Tidwell Jones, Gary Stone, Helen Hicks, Elaine Yates, De’Jay Sanders, Gabriel Roberson, Gerdi Beaman, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton.

Thank You !

Operation Santa Claus

Please Remember in Your Prayers….

Gary & Becky Gatewood write:

“What an incredible source of s tre ngth ,enc oura geme nt ,and reassurance you have been to our entire family during our infant grandson’s, David, recent health issues and lengthy hospitalization. The love and concern that you have so graciously shown to us is deeply appreciated. We are especially grateful for the many prayers that were offered, and are continuing to be offered for David. We are extremely thankful for his recovery and the optimistic and encouraging prognosis shared by his doctors. How blessed we are to be part of

this wonderful church family !” The Family of Edward Loveless writes:“We would like to thank the church for the beautiful flowers and wind chimes. The meal provided at the Outreach Center was delicious and very much appreciated. The love and prayers for Edward and his family will always be remembered.” Margie Copley writes:“I want to thank everyone who remembered my birthday with a card or a call. You made my day special. Thank you so much…”

Memorial

…a Memorial has been given to the

Centerville Church of Christ Youth Group in memory of Edward Loveless by Margo Paty Pickering. ...a Memorial has been given to the Day School in memory of Edward Loveless “a devout Christian and devoted friend” by Don & Wilma Cash. ...a Memorial has been given to Day School in memory of Edward Loveless by Patricia Skelton.

Operation Santa

Claus: If you are interested

in providing a gift for a child please see

Becky Coleman or

call her at 931-729-3391 Ex. 2225

...Kathy McDonald is in St. Thomas Mid-Town undergoing tests. ...Dorris Claud was treated at the local ER

on Sunday. He is at home. ...Wayne McCrary, brother-in-law of Rhonda Chessor McCrary, will have surgery on Wednesday, November 18th. It was postponed due to a fluid problem. ...Helen Hicks will have surgery November 18th at Maury Regional Hospital.

Baptism

We want to wish Marshall Fowlkes a Belated Happy Birthday ! Mr. Fowlkes turned 97 years old on November 10, 2015.

His address is: Tulipwood Apt. 108 120 East Swan Street

Centerville, Tennessee 37033

I Surrender All… Weekly Challenge:

Sunday Acts 1

Monday Acts 2

Tuesday Acts 3

Wednesday Acts 4

Thursday Acts 5

Friday Acts 6

Saturday Acts 1-6

Christmas Day Meal

The Centerville

Church of Christ will be providing 100 individually wrapped cookies/brownies (no nuts please), 6 pies/

cakes for the meal on Christmas Day. Please sign the list in the lobby.

Area Events ...a Gathering of Hearts and Voices at the Madison Church of Christ Thanksinging November 22, 2015.

6 P.M.

We rejoice with Trevor Buchanan who was baptized on Sunday, November 15, 2015 by

Bryan McAlister. Trevor is the son of Chris & Lea Ann Buchanan and the grandson of Robert & Juanita Bowman.

Place

Stamp

Here

To Read Scripture Nov. 22 Don Luther Nov. 29 Jared Brown Dec. 6 Barrett Davis

Elders’ Prayer

Nov. 22: Lonnie Gilliam Nov. 29: Mike Goodpasture

Prayer Week of November 22

S.M.W. S.M.D

Daniel Dressler Eric Nash S.E.W. S.E.D.

Mark Chessor Mike Brown W.E.B.S. W.E.D.

Eric Coleman Riley Qualls

Wait on Table

4th Sunday Jimmy Copley

5th Sunday

David Hudgins

Right Side Phil Griggs

Marshal Spencer Eric Mayberry

Don Roder Left Side

Ronald Coates Eric Nash

Bobby McFarlin Alan Potts

Alternates

Calvin Hoover Daniel Dressler

Day School Is In Need Of...

It is necessary for the Day School to install a new surface on the toddler playground to make the area safer for our children. The cost of this new surface is $19,000.00. If you can help by donating to this cause please take your donation to the church office or the Day School office.

December Celebrations !

Glenn Earl & Joyce Johnson

Married 58 Years December 1, 2015

James & Sue Roder Married 61 Years

December 3, 2015

Bobby & Joyce Mayberry Married 60 Years

December 23,2015

Martha Leath 80 Years Old

December 8, 2015

Billy & Juanita Garner

Married 69 Years December 23, 2015

Paul & Betty Litton Married 60 Years

December 23, 2015

Jim McCord 82 Years Old

December 27, 2015

Bobby & Betty Breece Married 51 Years

December 26, 2105

Prayer Week of November 29

S.M.W. S.M.D John Bradley Joey Hunt

S.E.W. S.E.D. Cody Woods Patrick Allen

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Mike Plunkett Jake Martin