CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 November 9, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 44

“I Hope You Know”

By the time this article is published and distributed, the new occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will be determined or nearly determined. No means of measure exists to determine the insignificance of who occupies that seat, over the one who occupies the seat of your heart. God’s answer for this world was not in sending the constitution, or the party of FDR or Lincoln. God’s answer for this world was to send the express image of Himself, His Son, in order that the world could see the need to turn from sin and seek the will of the Father to be saved (I Peter 1:20-21). The calling with which we were called was a redemptive calling: It’s the blood of Jesus which brings our forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7). In Him we were chosen (vs. 4), in Him we have obtained an inheritance (vs. 11) and in Him we trusted His word as truth (vs. 13). It’s the body of Jesus, where Jesus is the head and He is the fulness of all that is ours as Christians (vs. 23). The calling with which we were called was a reconciled calling (vs. 16) and in Jesus Christ we were reconciled, made to be at peace once more, with God through Christ (Eph 2:16). The calling with which we were called was a revealed calling, because were it not for Jesus Christ, the church would not have existed to make know the mystery of how all people, of all places, of every personality and race can exist in body and have but one purpose, to make known God’s wisdom (Eph 3:10). The calling with which we were called is the reasoned calling of God (Eph 4:1). Paul called himself a ‘“prisoner of the Lord” (Ephesians 4:1), which in essence is the heart of the matter in any aspect of our lives. The attitude which surrenders our lives to something more than politics, or the pursuits of the world, or the pursuits of self will and want is refused and found in the heart which chooses to be enslaved to a Savior and no longer to sin. This is the attitude which looks to the image of each and every life and realizes there is nothing more significant to live for than to live for and by the will and walk of the word and life of Jesus Christ.

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:4-6). If ever there were a “constitution” or a “declaration of independence” for the Lord and His people, here it is. This is the calling to which we have been called and to which we are to call others. It’s the gift we are to give to the generations, from the God who has given it as the “government” with which He governs His people (Isaiah 9:6-7). The terms liberal, conservative, progressive, moderate, independent; are all terms which describe the landscape of belief in the world of politics. Yet, as with most things, the church has been identified with the things of this world. Our doctrine is described as liberal, conservative, or progressive. Any one of these is dangerous and not of God. Liberal doctrine ignores boundaries. Conservatism places more rules and regulations than God has allowed. Progressives goes beyond what God allows. We have been called by God to God to be faithful for God. Labels will fade, but faithfulness endures to eternity. I hope you know, the greatest power to which we can yield is the “God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:6).

ALWAYS THE PERFECT WAY TO START THE DAY! It is always a blessing as so many choose to get together a little earlier before school and enjoy this time. We shared thoughts of many that were on our minds and then had a group prayer. Thanks to Misty for a delicious breakfast and to all who came to share the morning with each other. THE LOCKIN IS ALMOST HERE! The bus departs at 10:30pm this Friday on the way to LazerQuest. Cost is $35 which includes games until early in the morning, pizza and soft drinks. Plans are to return to the bus garage parking lot by 7:30am. It is sure to be an unforgettable night. Last day to sign up is Wednesday. Those that are signed up, I will plan on you going and need your money no later than when we prepare to leave on Friday. HAVE YOU CHECKED OUR WEBSITE LATELY? A lot of information is available about our church family, events, our ministries and so much more. For the youth, you can get our monthly calendars videos, and a lot of information about our goals for each age group. O T H E R W A Y S T O G E T INFORMATION TOO… You can download our App with links, calendars, and notifications of events. Visit our Twitter and Facebook Pages too to keep up to date on all that is going on too. ONE OTHER WAY… Every week if you are unable to attend services or if you are out of town, you can link to us through the website or our App for our online worship services. We stream our Sunday morning and Sunday evening services every Sunday as well as our special series from time to time. You can join the over 1000 that join us monthly through this media as well as the archived services we have of our services that can be viewed anytime. “OUR SALVATION THROUGH JESUS COST US NOTHING, but choosing to follow Him, be His disciple, will cost us everything.” (shared by Nick McNabb).

We are wrapping up a study on discipleship in the Senior High Class. It has been an in depth study that hopefully has caused us all to challenge our comfort, to change our view to that of Christ’s, and to choose to do things that correspond with our mission to seek and save those which are lost. If we think about it, the main word in the great commission is “go.” Where will you “go” today that will make an eternal impact on yourself and others? No matter where that takes you, it will definitely be as you… follow His path, -Craig

Wed. Nights L2L

L2L Classroom in Lighthouse

Wed. Nights in Oct & Nov

Timothy & Tabitha Classes

November 9 Lighthouse

Danny & Melody Skelton

5-7 November 11

LazerQuest Lock-in

10:30-7:30 November 13 Junior high

Fireside Maty Hunt

7-9 November 14 Bible Study

Girls @ Newsom’s Guys @ Dotson’s

6-7 November 20

Sparks & Intermediate

Movie Day Lighthouse

3:30-6 November 20 Senior High

Fireside Madelyn True &

Jake Martin 7-9

November 26 Servant

Saturday 9-2

CONTRIBUTION $13,971.00 BUDGET

$ 12,784.oo Camp Meribah

$ 199.72

Thank You

cBapis Memorial ...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Kenneth Jenkins by Steve & Janie McClannahan. ...a Memorial has been given to the Mable Dunn Mission Fund in memory of Jeff Denton by Doug & Maxine Shepherd.

AREA EVENTS...Area Wide Singing at the Upper Sinking Church of Christ Friday, November 11, 2106. Finger food at 5:30 P.M. Singing from 7-9p. Master of Ceremony: William Tankersley ...Friends and Family Day at the Clearview Church of Christ Sunday, November 13, 2016. Speaker: Larry Spicer Bible Class: 9a; Worship: 10a followed by lunch and 1p evening service. Gospel Singing Friday, November 11, 2016.

COBLE STORE OUTING… BBQ AND MUSIC AT THE “COBLE STORE” A PRODUCTION

OF THE SENIOR CHRISTIANS PARTY GROUP TUESDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 15

@ 6p $15.00 Everything included

Buffet Dinner, Drink, Dessert, Tax & Tip You are welcome to be our guest no

matter your age… Sign-up in the lobby !

Attention Jail Ministry Members….On Tuesday, November 15th at 7 P.M. Thomas Snow of the Statewide Jail Ministries Program will be at the Centerville Church of Christ for a meeting in the chapel. Please make plans to attend.

Mina Dressler writes: “ To the Centerville Church of Christ, Thank you for the beautiful wind chimes in memory of my sister, Gerdi Beaman, but thank you even more for the concerns and prayers shown during her battle with cancer. I am so thankful for my Christian family at the Centerville congregation.”

Change For The C h i l d r e n … . c o i n banks for the T e n n e s s e e Children’s Home

are in the lobby. Please pick one up today and return it to the church. The money helps to fund the on-campus schools. Thanks for your help !

Please Pray For: ...Ophelia Gilbert has been diagnosed with pneumonia. ...Robert Atkins, friend of Wayne & Jean Qualls, has been placed on hospice care due to cancer. ...Jean Brown, mother of Carla Plunkett, is recovering from gallbladder surgery. ...Trevor Buchanan spent a couple of days in Centennial Children’s Hospital due to a virus. ...Lee Ann Buchanan will have ankle surgery November 14th at St. Thomas Mid-Town. ...Sam Cooper, brother of Martha Leath, suffered a massive heart attack. He is recovering. ...Lynn Campbell will be having a very serious surgery on November 8th at Vanderbilt Hospital. ...Jimmy Copley is recovering from a heart ablation. ...Evelyn Winters is recovering from a fall. ...Mike Plunkett is recovering from knee surgery at home. ...Martha Jo Wallace is recovering at home.

...Jane Berryman has been sick in recent days. She would appreciate a note or card of encouragement. Her address is: Dickson Health & Rehab. 901 North Charlotte Street Dickson, Tennessee 37055

D Moments With Matthew

Happy Holidays e v e r y o n e ! That's right—t h e “ m o s t wonderful time of the year” is right around the corner, and as

always it looks to be a very exciting and eventful time in the life of our congregation. Like many of you, I have a significant amount of fond memories involving the Centerville Church of Christ around Thanksgiving and Christmas. As these days arrive sooner-than-you-think, be sure to take time to treasure these moments with your brothers and sisters in Christ! “A Hope for Righteousness” has been our study for the past several months on Wednesday nights. Our auditorium class has been studying through Paul's letter to the Romans to remind ourselves that, even though we have “all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), through our faith in God we still have an opportunity to reach Heaven one day. I'm thankful for the great participation we have had in this study. We still have a few weeks left, so if you are looking for a “home” on Wednesday evenings please come join us! It's truly hard to believe, but our newest, Keegan, turned 2-months-old this past Sunday. While these have been the two most exhausting months of my life, they have been a tremendous blessing. Bruin is so proud of his brother, and we are reminded daily of the fact that we are a blessed people. All of us in this congregation and elsewhere are richer than we realize, and we should challenge ourselves to do a better job of slowing down to appreciate the gifts that God sends our way. Scripture tells us that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17); may we never forget it. God bless, Matthew

Thank You Mary Katherine Bates writes: A big “Thank You” for my birthday cards and for all the acts of kindness bestowed on me. You made my day “Extra Special”. In Christian Love

Place Stamp Here

Wait on Table

2nd Sunday Mike Elkins

3rd Sunday Shane Willis

4th Sunday

Wayne Qualls

Right Side Eric Coleman

Wayne Chessor Tyler Schmid

Don Roder

Left Side Don Qualls Eric Nash

Marshall Spencer Robert Bowman

Alternates

Samuel Gilbert Leon Gilbert

Prayer Week Of November 13

S.M.W. S.M.D. Ward Mayberry Ethan Skelton

S.E.W. S.E.D. Alan Potts Patrick Allen

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Sam Chessor Jake Martin

Read Scripture 11/13: Shawn Lawson 11/20: Dr. Jerry Nash

Elders’ Prayer November 13 Shane Willis

Secret Sisters

Our current Secret Sister Program is coming to an end. We have had a GREAT time and I’m sure, a tough time keeping our secret. We will have our reveal dinner on December 2, 2016 at the Outreach Center at 6 P.M. We would love to have more Secret Sisters in 2017! If you are interested in participating, please pick up the information sheet in the lobby and turn it in to Glenda Newsom or Tammy Willis by December 15, 2016 so we can draw names for 2017. The more the merrier! Glenda Newsom

Rocco Pierce, missionary in Figi, has a need for used functional laptop computers. If you have a computer you would be willing to donate please contact the Centerville Church of Christ office at 931-729-4201.