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CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 February 8, 2017 Volume XXXVII –Number 6 “I Hope You Know” From the first moments of creation, there was no shape or form, no crafting or molding of a shape. That was not the first thing done in creation. The first move of creation, the first motion out of heaven to indicate the power of the Almighty God, was the revealing of light (Genesis 1:1-2). When Jesus stood among the holy ones of God on the mount of transfiguration, there was a spoken word by Peter, a shout from heaven, and a shining light with the assurance, “This is My beloved Son…hear Him (Matthew 17:5). When John was given a glimpse into heaven, the glory of the throne of heaven illuminated the mind and heart of the great apostle (Rev 4:1ff). Light is the power which comes from God and is shown to all by His revelation. “There was a man sent from God” is a verse that reminds us of the source and power of all light (John 1:6). God is described as so many things throughout the scriptures. Our God is described as love, a consuming fire; God is merciful, God is jealous, greater, helper, refuge, comfort, grace, good, Judge, King, holy, and salvation. God is a sun and shield, but among all the things which God is described as being, God is giving…He is a giver of life, a giver of “light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (I John 1:5). God’s light is so powerful and so pure, there is nothing veiled in God, nothing hidden before God. He is the fullness of all that is must be revealed in our lives. John the baptizer would be one who would come from God to tell the world of the One who would come after Him, Jesus Christ, who would be to the world the source of light. Where there is no light, the darkness is allowed to prevail. “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him” (John 1:10). Not just in the 21st century, but in the 1st century, may we even say from the first moment of time, the world has not made the greatest effort to understand the nature of the Light of God. As a result, there have been more moments when we’ve not known Him, than moments when we have known Him. Jesus is in our world John 9:5), but far too many do not know Him. The ideologies of the world which threaten our existence, do not know Jesus. The moral relativism which prevails in our world and erodes the moral fabric of society, do not know Jesus. The division of people which prevails in our world, pitting one group, one class, one race, one people against another, reinforces that still, far too many people in our world, do not know Jesus. Make no mistake about it, we’ve got to have light to survive, but the light of our Lord is the light that leads us away from darkness and into our safety. When we fail to focus on the light and when we fail to view the light and instead concentrate on the darkness or we place our attention in the field of darkness, not only do we become overwhelmed by the darkness, we become sensitive to the light, and the light becomes the thing which is strange, instead of the darkness. When our focus of this world is consumed by the darkness of division, contempt, malice, fleshliness, and corruption, our eyes are consumed by the darkness, and the light becomes so blinding that we look away from it and back to the darkness. I hope you know, our eyes should be so fixed on our Lord that we not only see His light, but allow His light to guide our path (Psalm 119:105).
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CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427
February 8, 2017 Volume XXXVII –Number 6
“I Hope You Know”
From the first moments of creation, there was no shape or form, no crafting or molding of a shape. That was not the first thing done in creation. The first move of creation, the first motion out of heaven to indicate the power of the Almighty God, was the revealing of light (Genesis 1:1-2). When Jesus stood among
the holy ones of God on the mount of transfiguration, there was a spoken word by Peter, a shout from heaven, and a shining light with the assurance, “This is My beloved Son…hear Him (Matthew 17:5). When John was given a glimpse into heaven, the glory of the throne of heaven illuminated the mind and heart of the great apostle (Rev 4:1ff). Light is the power which comes from God and is shown to all by His revelation. “There was a man sent from God” is a verse that reminds us of the source and power of all light (John 1:6). God is described as so many things throughout the scriptures. Our God is described as love, a consuming fire; God is merciful, God is jealous, greater, helper, refuge, comfort, grace, good, Judge, King, holy, and salvation. God is a sun and shield, but among all the things which God is described as being, God is giving…He is a giver of life, a giver of “light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (I John 1:5). God’s light is so powerful and so pure, there is nothing veiled in God, nothing hidden before God. He is the fullness of all that is must be revealed in our lives. John the baptizer would be one who would come from God to tell the world of the One who would come after Him, Jesus Christ, who would be to the world the source of light. Where there is no light, the darkness is allowed to prevail. “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him” (John 1:10). Not just in the 21st century, but in the 1st century, may we even say from the first moment of time, the world has not made the greatest effort to understand the nature of the Light of God. As a result, there have been more moments when we’ve not known Him, than moments when we have known Him. Jesus is in our world
John 9:5), but far too many do not know Him. The ideologies of the world which threaten our existence, do not know Jesus. The moral relativism which prevails in our world and erodes the moral fabric of society, do not know Jesus. The division of people which prevails in our world, pitting one group, one class, one race, one people against another, reinforces that still, far too many people in our world, do not know Jesus. Make no mistake about it, we’ve got to have light to survive, but the light of our Lord is the light that leads us away from darkness and into our safety.
When we fail to focus on the light and when we fail to view the light and instead concentrate on the darkness or we place our attention in the field of darkness, not only do we become overwhelmed by the darkness, we become sensitive to the light, and the light becomes the thing which is strange, instead of the darkness. When our focus of this world is consumed by the darkness of division, contempt, malice, fleshliness, and corruption, our eyes are consumed by the darkness, and the light becomes so blinding that we look away from it and back to the darkness. I hope you know, our eyes should be so fixed on our Lord that we not only see His light, but allow His light to guide our path (Psalm 119:105).
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The Food Truck will be here Thursday, March 23, 2017
Tennessee Children’s
Home
Spring Food and Supply
Drive
100 % Bottled Apple and Grape
Juice, Cream of Chicken/Mushroom Soups, Canned Chicken,
Velveeta Cheese Pop Tarts, Kool-Aid (Canisters)
Paper Towels, Bar Soap, Kitchen Floor Cleaner, Men’s Deodorant, Laundry Detergent, 13 and 55
Gallon Garbage Bags, Loose Leaf Paper (Standard or College Rule)
Change For The Children
Coin Banks ...
will also be picked up. Fill one up today for the children!
STARTING THE DAY AND MONTH OFF RIGHT!
Last Thursday 30 of us enjoyed a delicious breakfast and appreciated the thoughtful prayers for our Monthly Prayer Breakfast. Thanks to Alan, Suzette and Karly Potts for sponsoring the breakfast and for Misty Shelton and Mike Elkins help in preparation and clean up. THE SOUPer BOWL PARTY WAS AS EXCITING AS THE GAME! We had Junior & Senior High everywhere as we enjoyed the game together. We also had a large amount of soup donated for the Outreach Center. Thank you to so many that helped make the night great. Thanks to Tiffany Peters for bringing a group from Pinewood to join us and thanks to Mike & Regina Elkins, Jim Hudgins, Philip & Alice Anne Jacobs, Brett & Heather Martin, Ray & Shelda Qualls and Misty for all their help setting up and cleaning up! THE MONTHLY BIBLE STUDIES continue to be a highlight of every month. Thank you to Matthew & Cissy Dotson and Derek & Rachel Newsom for their leading these special times to dig deeper into God’s Word. What a blessing it is to have these families involved in the lives of our youth! SENIOR HIGH RETREAT APPLICATIONS
are beginning to come back in! Be sure you get one from the Youth News Board and return them before the 19th. This will be a special time for our Seniors and everyone that goes. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime as we laugh, cry, and grow as a group and personally. Do not miss this unforgettable weekend as we get “Rooted!” “ANXIETY IN THE HEART of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” –Proverbs 12:25 Seek ways to do good today, if not only to say a word of encouragement. The world has enough negativity, be a light and… follow His path –Craig
Wed. Nights L2L
L2L Classroom in
Lighthouse
February 8
LIGHTHOUSE
Jake & Case
Martin / Madelyn
& Sara True 5-7
February 12
Junior High
Fireside
Weston Elkins &
John Jacobs 7-9
February 19
Sparks &
Intermediates
Bowling
1-5
February 19
Senior High
Fireside
Adley Elkins &
Jacobs 7-9
February 22
Lighthouse
5-7
February 24-26
Senior
Spotlight /
Senior High
Retreat
Gatlinburg
CONTRIBUTION $ 16,856.55
BUDGET $ 12,968.00
Camp Meribah $ 161.00
The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Raymond Truett, Zack Hutchens, Lyndia Long, Terry Johnston, Karen McCord, Janet Noles, Marlin Lawson, Marie Bradley, Marie Bates, Bob McAlister, Henrietta Rochelle, Terry Johnston, Bruce Bowen, Susan Sullivan, Danny Bates, Bessie Shepard, Jimmy Mathis, John Ed Hooten, Lindrell Barrett, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Runions, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate
Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center:
Helen Hudgins, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles Hickman County Nursing Home:
Eltie Davis, Shirley Bryant
Home: Hattie Delk, Louise Bates, Charles Horner, Sammye Elrod, Charles & Martha Minick, Mary Helen Barber, Fronia Nash, Alvitea Sunder, Dan & Martha Jo Wallace, A.J. & Willie B. Coates, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks.
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Thank You
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A Baby Boy!
Congratulations to Randy & Jana Wright on the birth of a son February 3, 2017.
Randy Cruze Wright weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and is 20 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Shane & Tammy Willis, Jeff & Janet Wright and Lewis & Yvonna Cai l louet . Great grandparents are Guy & Janet Barber, Leon & Margie Willis and Betty Gordon.
Please Pray For: …Nancy Leathers is recovering at home.
...Jennifer Fakes has returned home.
...Dr. Zack Hutchens is recovering from
back surgery and doing well. ...Jr. Baker is suffering with a foot problem
and Barbara continues to have back problems.
...Mary Francis Campbell, aunt of the Atkinson family, is recovering from hip
surgery at the Life Care Center in Antioch, Tennessee.
...Mike Gilbert, father of Ben Gilbert, is recovering at home.
...We express our sympathy to
the family of Jerrie McCrary who passed away. She was the mother of Ashley (Rhonda Chessor ) McCrary. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Margaret James who passed away.
The Family of Christeen Sawyer writes: “Thank you for the beautiful wind chimes. It is a loving church family like you that helps ease the loss of our mother.” Doug & Maxine Shepherd write: “We want to say “Thank You” for the anniversary cards. It is so nice to be remembered by all of you.”
Are Events
...Annual Singing at the Rivergate Church of Christ February 17, 2017 at 7 P.M. Refreshments will be served. 201 Alta Loma Road, Madison,
TN. 37115 ...Walnut Street Church of Christ invites you to Ladies’ Day 2017! Registration: 8:30 A.M. Program: 9:00 A.M. Speakers: Janice Lampley and her daughter Christy Lampley Email at: [email protected] or call the church office at 615-446-29909. Brunch will be served between sessions.
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If you are scheduled to serve in Worship
and are unable,
please take the responsibility to
secure your replacement and
contact one of the following:
Lonnie Mayberry 931 -242-2644
John Bradley 931-994-7358
Read Scripture
Feb. 12 Ronald Coates
Feb. 19 Jared Brown
Elder’s Prayer
February 12, 2017
Mike Elkins
Prayer Week Of Feb. 12
S.M.W. S.M.D. Daniel Dressler Scott Miley
S.E.W. S.E.D. Philip Jacobs Patrick Allen
W.E.B.S. W.E.D.
Mike Brown Riley Qualls
Wait on Table
2nd Sunday
John Smith
3rd Sunday James Aydelott
4th Sunday
Matthew Dotson
Left Side Joey Hunt
Michael Harrison Andy Weber
Bill Cude
Right Side Steven Willis
Stephen Dotson Calvin Hoover Brett Martin
The Great Debate Mid-Winter Series Wednesday Night Dinners Hosted By:
February 15th: Wayne Qualls’ Class Taco Salad & Desserts
February 22nd: Bill McDonald’s Class Homemade Soups, Grilled Cheese,
Mexican Cornbread & Desserts
March 1st: 20/30’s Grilled Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Desserts
March 8th: Potluck Dinner Bring Your Favorite Dish!
