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January 1, 2014 Volume XXXIV - Number 1

“I Hope You Know”

And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the

year: “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.”

And he replied:

“Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light

and safer than a known way.” So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod

gladly into the night. And He led me towards the hills

and the breaking of day in the lone East.

So heart bestill:

What need our little life Our human life to know,

If God hath comprehension?

In all the dizzy strife Of things both high and low,

God hideth His intention.

God knows. His will Is best. The stretch of years

Which wind ahead, so dim To our imperfect vision,

Are clear to God. Our fears

Are premature; In Him, All time hath full provision.

Then rest: until

God moves to lift the veil From our impatient eyes,

When, as the sweeter features Of Life’s stern face we hail,

Fair beyond all surmise

God’s thought around His creatures Our mind shall fill.

(Poem by Minnie Louise Haskins)

In bidding farewell to 2013 and our theme, “Living

Your Tomorrow,” we gave our attention to our guiding text, James 4:13-17. James calls for

believers to see the power which rests in their hands, when it comes to choosing to live by the

will of God in their lives for the plans of each day.

We are able to do far more than we believe, when we believe in the power of God and not our own

will.

Amy Morin, wrote an article for the November 18, 2013 edition of Forbes Magazine. She supplied a

list of “13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid.” In illustrating the point of what great strength

comes from a will founded in God’s will, that list was used. The list focused on things which are

avoided or not done in the lives of those

considered mentally resilient. While the list is reprinted from Forbes the scripture references are

supplied by this author and submitted for your consideration. 1. Waste Time Feeling Sorry for

Themselves (II Corinthians 11:22-28). 2. Give

Away Their Power (Proverbs 23:7). 3. Shy Away from Change (Psalm 118:24). 4. Waste Energy on

Things They Can’t Control (Matthew 15:12-14). 5. Worry About Pleasing Others (Mark 1:35-38). 6.

Fear Taking Calculated Risks (Galatians 4:4). 7. Dwell on the Past (Philippians 3:12-14). 8. Make

the Same Mistakes Over and Over (Ephesians 5:15

-16). 9. Resent Other People’s Success (Romans 12:15). 10. Give Up After Failure (Luke 18:1-8).

11. Fear Alone Time (Mark 6:31). 12. Feel the World Owes Them Anything (Romans 1:14-16).

13. Expect Immediate Results (Isaiah 40:31).

I hope you know, 2014 will open a new world of opportunities and blessings for you and yours, if

you will focus your will back to the will of God.

God bless you and yours in 2014!

CAMP SNOWBALL VIII, #INCREDIBLE! All together about 75 of us were on the hill for

this unforgettable weekend. The theme was Avalanche as we looked at giving from Luke 6:38. This verse was broken down and looked at in our devotionals buy Matthew, Coach McCord, and myself. The three days also was packed with ice skating, a Japanese feast, social media challenges, Chilton’s Caravan, a flag football tournament, team games of ice hockey and wiffleball, snowman building competition, Chessor’s challenges, minute to win it, the guard game, dodgeball, service projects at Tulipwood,

preparing food boxes, and hauling off brush and a whole lot more. The meals were delicious and the memories will last forever. Thank you to Matthew Dotson for the planning, preparation, the many hours put in and the non-stop enthusiasm to keep everyone enjoying themselves. Also, thank you to Clay Chessor, Derek & Rachel Newsom, Joey & Paula Chilton, Gaylon Cude, Emily Gatewood, Lynn Rushton, Allison Adcock, Kendra Beard, Tori Hughes, J.T. Nicholson, Jamison Matney, Adam Mayberry, Will Mayberry, Ethan Skelton, Colton Anderson, Bradley Horner for giving so much to make this weekend as great as it was. Also, thank you to Roger & Susan Dotson, Belinda Potts, Misty Shelton, Cissy Potts, Tara Chessor, and Jamie Lawson for helping with meals and extra stuff. Original plans were to have a return in 2015, but we were begged to bring it back in 2014… so we will! Circle Sunday, Dec. 28-Tuesday, Dec. 30 for IX to be here! I cannot wait!

WHAT A SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING time our planning sessions are. We have a wonderful group of youth, parents, and volunteers. Sunday’s planning session has left us with only a few spaces for hosts for our Firesides and Lighthouses. If you are interested in hosting,

let me know!

CALENDARS WILL BE FINISHED SOON! In the next few days you can pick up a calendar, get one off our website, and even get one on twitter and facebook. Soon our App will be available where you can link to the youth calendar too. Just trying to keep

you informed about all we have going on. We want you to know there is a place for you and activities to help us grow closer as a group and to our Lord! Invite, encourage, and get involved like never before!

WE ALL ENJOY THE BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF, pick two get one free, and so on. Well, when we look at Luke 6:38 we are told, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over..." God does not only reward us for doing good, but he is going to overflow our cup in return. We cannot out give God, nor is that the purpose. Our goal is just to give. Your possessions, your encouragement and support, your time, give what you can so others may get that glimpse of our Lord. What have you given today? Giving yourself should be the first step. Follow His path, -Craig

January 5

Senior High

Fireside

D & R Newsom

7:00-9:00

January 8

Lighthouse

Brandi, Lexi

Hudgins & Grady

Teet

5:00-7:00

January 12

Junior High

Fireside

Dakota Hudgins

7:00-9:00

January 17

5th Quarter

Fellowship Hall

After Game-

11:30

COMING SOON January 24-26

20/30

Retreat

Gatlinburg

Feb 28-Mar 2

Senior

Spotlight /

Sr. High

Retreat

Juanita Garner 86 Years Old

January 1, 2014

Hezekiah Springer 82 Years Old

January 10, 2014

Bobby Mayberry 82 Years Old

January 14, 2014

J.W. Roder 81 Years Old

January 19, 2014

Ward Mayberry 81 Years Old

January 17, 2014

CONTRIBUTION 12/22 $ 14,356.15 12/29 $16,108.09 BUDGET $ 13,169.00

Sunday School 12/22 $ 145.10 12 /29 $140.30

The following are recovering from

surgery or dealing with an illness: Loretta Cunningham, Richard Totty,

Fred Wineman, Floyd Powell, Gene Morris, Bill Webb, Ruth Reece, Linda

Kelley, Hyman Arensmann, Wyatt Cox, Betty Davis, Chip Minick,

Andrea Spears, Lonnie Garrett, Mary Frances Welch, Henrietta Rochelle,

Jeff Denton, Lisa Shephard, Tina Johnson.

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Ruth Stephenson, Beverly Bruno, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor, Thelma Deitmen, Lillian Bradford. Hickman County Nursing Home: Ruby Wells, Francis Harris.

If you would like to have the Messenger e-mailed to you weekly or visit it on our website, please contact the church office to be removed from our mailing list. Please call: 931-729-4201 or e-mail: tammy@centervillechurchofchrist.org

...Don Qualls has a broken arm due to a fall. ...Luke Worsham, son of Laura & Tony Powers, spent a couple of days in Maury Regional Hospital. He is at home and doing better. ...Tony Powers is recovering from knee replacement surgery at home. ...June Aydelott has been diagnosed with cancer. ...Willie B. Coates has a fractured pelvis due to a fall. She is at home. ...Troy Parks is in Maury Regional Hospital. ...Melvin Roberson is in Centennial Hospital.

Home: Barbara Baker, Mary Helen

Barber, Stephen Church, Mozine Atkinson, Charles Minick, Lula Mae Gilliam, Jean Plemmons, Sammye Elrod, Margaret & Curtis McCord, Dorothy Easley, J.W. & Sue Roder, E d w a r d L o v e l e s s , J a m e s Westmoreland

Melissa Qualls has requested your prayers as she has faced a life changing situation over the last

few months. Please give her your love & encouragement.

Lonnie & Diane Garrett write: “ Thank you for all your support during our family’s illness. Thank you for the sunshine basket. It was a welcome surprise. Thanks again for your thoughts & prayers. God Bless…” Minick & George Families write: “May the New Year, 2014 bring more love and peace to our world….Again, we are blessed to have all the prayers that are being sent to Chip in so many different ways. Happy 2014…” *We appreciate the donation given to the church by these families.

...We express our sympathy to the

family of Jeff Mayberry who passed away. He was the son of David & Hattie Mayberry. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Louise Coble Bates who passed away. She was the daughter of Henry & Mary Coble. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Roger Hinson, son of Sally Reece Hinson of Michigan, and the late Malcolm Hinson. He was the cousin of Jimmy Reece & Polly Lancaster.

...A Memorial has been given to the

Day School Security Debt in memory of Robert & Berniece Orton by Gary & Karen Phillips. ...A donation has been given to the Centerville Church of Christ in honor of Mrs. Parker Elrod and Chug & Johnnie Ruth Elrod by David & Linda Elrod’

Please Pray For :

A p p r e c i a t i o n i s expressed to all of those who prepared the Communion in 2013. We are working on the

2014 list. If you will be willing to cover the same months again in 2014

it would be appreciated. Please contact Dorris Claud at 931-729-2933 and let him know. Thanks to everyone who helped with this !

We are in need of volunteers to drive the church bus. Please contact John Bradley at 931-994-

7358 if you would be willing to help with this ministry.

...January 1, 2014 Happy New

Year !! ...January 11 Worship Training

Workshop 9-10:30 A.M. in the Auditorium.

...January 12 Budget Presentation

...January 12 Jail Ministry Planning & Scheduling Meeting

4:30 in the library ...January 19 Family Fiesta Film

Fiasco Fellowship 5 P.M. Worship ...January 24-26 20/30’s Retreat

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Our Elders

Those to Serve in January

GREETERS James & June Aydelott

Guy & Janet Barber Robert & Juanita Bowman

John & Debbie Bradley

Meals On Wheels

1/8 Susan Dotson 1/15 Martha Leathers 1/22 Nancy Leathers 1/29 Corene Allen PICK-UP MEALS AT 10:40

Lord’s Supper P.M.

Jim Hudgins Houston Hudgins

Served in the Chapel

RADIO ROOM Andy Weber Patrick Allen Gaylon Cude

USHERS: Frank Atkinson, Bobby Breece, Monty Dunn, Gary Gatewood

NURSING HOME SERVICES LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING HOME 1/5 Shane Willis 1/5 Marshall Spencer 1/12 Daniel Dressler 1/12 Robert Bowman 1/19 B & C McAlister 1/19 James Aydelott 1/26 Fairfield 1/26 Allen & Warren Potts

Tulipwood Service - John Bradley

To Drive Bus in January 1/1 Mike Goodpasture 1/5 Andy Weber A.M Mark Chessor P.M. 1/8 George Garland 1/12 Brandon McCauley A.M. Patrick Allen P.M. 1/15 Lonnie Horner 1/19 Michael Bryant A.M. Phillip Allen P.M. 1/22 Lonnie Mayberry 1/26 John Bradley A.M. Phillip Allen P.M. 1/29 George Garland

BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN JANUARY 1ST SUNDAY: Riley Haithcoat, Bryce Hughes, Jared Brown, Major Qualls 2ND SUNDAY: Aiden Wallace, Lincoln Smith, Lake Bates, Elijah Mayberry 3RD SUNDAY: Case Martin, Gage Buchannan, Houston Hudgins, Joseph McCauley 4TH SUNDAY: Wyatt Aydelott, Sam Brown, Luke Brown, Cameron Wright

Please be up front by 8:50

SCRIPTURE

Jan. 5 Monty Dunn Jan. 12 Charles Shelton

NURSERY Cindy Garland, Barbara Greer

BAPT. CLOTHING Carolyn Chessor

Prayer Week of

January 5

S.M.W. Cody Woods

S.M.D. Randy James

S.E.W. Robert Bowman

S.E.D. Joey Hunt W.E.B.S.

Brian Qualls W.E.D.

Griffin Elkins

Wait on Table

1st Sunday

Jeremy Qualls 2nd Sunday

Ryan McDonald 3rd Sunday Cody Woods 4th Sunday

Ward Mayberry Left

Michael Harrison Barry Shelton Pat Sullivan

Michael Horner Right

Eric Mayberry

Chris Hughes Don Qualls

Randy James

Alternates John Bradley Marty Smith

Bible Hour January: Brandon & Charity McCauley, Griffin Elkins, Riley Qualls, Colby Shelton, Brandy Hudgins, Lauren Hunt, Lincoln Smith Humility “Zacchaus”

Mike Elkins Lonnie Gilliam

Wayne Qualls

Bill McDonald

Gary Gatewood

Mike Goodpasture

Shane Willis