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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 September 7, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 35 Centerville Church of Christ Sunday 9am / 6pm Wednesday 7pm “I Hope You Know” The scene of the garden reveals in one image why Jesus came to the earth. His deity was before the foundation of the world (John 1:1), but was eventually made known to the world, “The word became flesh and dwelt among men, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). But when the time was right, when Jesus had preached the good news of the kingdom of God, when He had worked mighty works with His hands through His signs and wonders and miracles, He allows Himself to come to the moment of the cross. But before the cross there was His coming to the garden. Looking into the Garden of Gethsemane shows a scene which is the contrast of our way of thinking. We think the best life is a life avoiding sorrow. The Lord Jesus revealed that in sorrow there is an experience to be embraced not escaped. Even in thinking about the immense sorrow, Jesus still called it necessary, “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). A recent survey of millennials asked for important life goals: +80% said to get rich; 50% to become famous. The power and allure of happiness has lead individuals down exotic paths only to find empty pleasures. It stands in contrast to the findings of the longest running longitudinal study, which revealed the key to happiness in long life was the presence of meaningful relationships. It mattered not if there were numerous or abundant relationships, but rather the depth of the connection. Jesus set the image for all life to follow. At times our attempts to escape the loneliness can seem for not, especially if the place to where we escape contain people or reminders of our loneliness. Case in point, Jesus invited others to join Him in a familiar place, with His sorrow, and their support was anything but stellar (Matthew 26:40, Mark 14:37). We learn something about support when we see Jesus in the garden. Jesus did not allow the behaviors of others to keep Him from seeking the Father. Peter would deny Him, Judas would betray Him, and all would forsake Him. But, lack of commitment and fragility of humanity was not sufficient of an excuse for Jesus in the flesh to forsake the Father. We will claim it though. When the obvious and glaring weaknesses of others have touched our lives we will permit those things to stand in our ways of doing what is right. There is never enough wrong in the another person’s life worth keeping us from the church. Make no mistake about it, the price for your sins was paid on calvary. But the battle for your soul was fought in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46). It was the separation from the Father which plagued the heart of our Lord. Even though He did not want to be separated from the Father, but for our sake, He would. In the garden we see everything our Lord understands about our lives and our needs. In the garden, we learn the true nature of what it means to not be lonely, but even in the depth of such loneliness, we learn the Lord will provide what is needed to sustain our lives. I hope you know, there is never a moment we face, where our Lord has not been and cannot come to meet our need.
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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
September 7, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 35
Centerville Church of Christ Sunday 9am / 6pm
Wednesday 7pm
“I Hope You Know”
The scene of the garden reveals in one image why Jesus came to the earth. His deity was before the foundation of the world (John 1:1), but was eventually made known to the world, “The word became flesh and dwelt among men, and we beheld His glory, the glory of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). But when the time was right, when Jesus had preached the good news of the kingdom of God, when
He had worked mighty works with His hands through His signs and wonders and miracles, He allows Himself to come to the moment of the cross. But before the cross there was His coming to the garden. Looking into the Garden of Gethsemane shows a scene which is the contrast of our way of thinking. We think the best life is a life avoiding sorrow. The Lord Jesus revealed that in sorrow there is an experience to be embraced not escaped. Even in thinking about the immense sorrow, Jesus still called it necessary, “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). A recent survey of millennials asked for important life goals: +80% said to get rich; 50% to become famous. The power and allure of happiness has lead individuals down exotic paths only to find empty pleasures. It stands in contrast to the findings of the longest running longitudinal study, which revealed the key to happiness in long life was the presence of meaningful relationships. It mattered not if there were numerous or abundant relationships, but rather the depth of the connection. Jesus set the image for all life to follow. At times our attempts to escape the loneliness can seem for not, especially if the place to where we escape contain people or reminders of our loneliness. Case in point, Jesus invited others to join Him in a familiar place, with His sorrow, and their support was anything but stellar (Matthew 26:40, Mark 14:37). We learn something about support when we see Jesus in the garden. Jesus did not allow the behaviors of others to keep Him from seeking the Father. Peter would deny Him, Judas would betray Him, and all would forsake Him. But, lack of commitment and fragility of
humanity was not sufficient of an excuse for Jesus
in the flesh to forsake the Father. We will claim it though. When the obvious and glaring weaknesses of others have touched our lives we will permit those things to stand in our ways of doing what is right. There is never enough wrong in the another person’s life worth keeping us from the church. Make no mistake about it, the price for your sins was paid on calvary. But the battle for your soul was fought in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46). It was the separation from the Father which plagued the heart of our Lord. Even though He did not want to be separated from the Father, but for our sake, He would. In the garden we see everything our Lord understands about our lives and our needs. In the garden, we learn the true
nature of what it means to not be lonely, but even in the depth of such loneliness, we learn the Lord will provide what is needed to sustain our lives. I hope you know, there is never a moment we face, where our Lord has not been and cannot come to meet our need.
Fg Sympathy
Back To School…
Art Institute: Candice Hickman Belmont: Logan Hunt Columbia State: Brook Allen, Conner Campbell, Lauren Hunt, Madison Smith Freed Hardeman: Kailey Cannon, Griffin Elkins, Tori Hughes
Harding: Brandy Hudgins, Lindsay Chessor * Lipscomb: MacKenzie Baltz, Abigail Loveless Hiwassee: Emma Nicholson MTSU: Colton Anderson, Bradley Horner Nashville State: Barrett Davis Samford: Savannah Potts Trevecca: Hannah Pendergrass Union: Peyton Mathis, Will Mayberry* UT Martin: Tyler Campbell, Dalton Parks Vienna: Andrew Hunt* United States Marine Corps: Jacob Petrowski * = Graduate Studies
...We express our sympathy to the family of Bill Allen who passed away. He was the father of Ann (John Ed) Hooten and the grandfather of Stacey Seeback, Sierra & A.J. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Guy Dunn who passed away. He was the uncle of Vanessa (Mark) McMullin and Monty (Amy) Dunn.
Fg Memorials
...a Memorial has been given to the Day School in
memory of Varden Blackwell by Bobby & Myra Blackwell Orton and family. ...a Memorial has been given to Camp Meribah in memory of Marilyn Mason by Doug & Billie Sue True.
A WONDERFUL END TO THE WEEK and
beginning to another!… It began on Thursday with a packed Prayer Breakfast hosted by Luke & Gracie Brown. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast, shared prayer list, and some beautiful prayers. Thanks to David Brown for helping make the morning great!... On Friday we enjoyed a huge crowd in the Fellowship Hall for the 5th Quarter. We enjoyed some food from Fish Camp, lots of
basketball, Spikeball, Kanjam and time to be together. Thanks to Misty for all her help with the night!... Then to top it all off, Sunday was a fantastic Friends and Family Day! A big crowd, a wonderful worship service, and a huge meal. Thanks to all who joined us! RUSH AT FREED-HARDEMAN is getting close. This will be for the Junior & Senior High. Cost is $20 for t-shirt and registration plus you will need two meals on your own. Sign-up list is on the Youth
News Board with deadline to sign up will be a week from this Wednesday! I HOPE YOU ARE A BIG PART OF the FCA groups at the schools. Matthew Dotson is busy making a lot of plans for the HCHS group that consists of around 125 Senior High(84 attended a “huddle” I was blessed to speak at last Thursday night). Ethan Horner is leading the group at HCMS with their first meeting being this coming Thursday morning. What an encouragement to see so many representing Christ and encouraging each other daily in our schools! K e e p standing for what you believe in, showing others Christ through your life, and always… follow His path, -Craig
Wednesday Nights L2L
L2L Classroom in
Lighthouse
September 11
Jr High Fireside
Elkins & Jacobs
Lighthouse
7:00-9:00
September 13
L2L @ Tulipwood
6:00
September 14
Lighthouse
W/ FHU
5:00-7:00
Fg A Baby Boy ! Congratulations to Matthew & Cecily Dotson on the birth of a son, Keegan George Dotson on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Keegan weighed 8 lbs. 1 ounce and is 19 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents
are Mike & Belinda Potts and Susan Dotson.
CONTRIBUTION $13,403.45 BUDGET
$ 12,784.oo Camp Meribah
$ 140.02 Please Pray For:
Birthday Celebration
Fg Thank You
Thelma Chessor 91 Years Old
September 24, 2016
J.B. Brown 82 Years Old
September 25, 2016
Judy Rogers 80 Years Old
September 23, 2016
September Celebrations
Jacob Petrowski writes: “Centerville Church of Christ, Thank you for your support. Please pray for me and the recruits of PLT 3084 3rd Ret. Training BTLN. Nothing could have prepared me for this, however, as the Bible says, through God All things are possible. To Bryan Mac, Thank you for teaching me the bible so that I can teach others here. To Mike Elko, you inspired me everyday to better myself and I appreciate your teaching. To Wayne Qualls, J.B. Brown, Charlie Shelton and everyone else who spoke to me regularly about the Military. To the youth group, take a moment everyday to smile. It goes a long way. To my family “steady”. To the Dominoers, thank you so much. To those I haven't mentioned, you are not forgotten.”
You are invited to a
birthday celebration honoring Judy Rogers’ 80th birthday ! The celebration will be held on September 18, 2016
at the Centerville Church of Christ Fellowship Hall from 2-4 P.M. The family would love for you to help celebrate ! No gifts please.
cBaptis Area Events
You are invited to a Bridal Tea for Emily Gatewood, bride elect of
Justin Atkinson, Sunday, September 11th from
1:30-3:00 P.M. at the Outreach Center. Emily and Justin are registered at Town Crier and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
A Bridal Tea
...You are invited to a Gospel Meeting at
the North View Church of Christ September 11-14, 2016. Speaker: David Powell Bible Class: 9:30 A.M.; Worship: 10:30 A.M. (Followed by potluck luncheon) & 5 P.M. Monday-Wednesday 7 P.M. ...Ladies’ Day at the Clearview Church of Christ Saturday, September 17, 2016. 9a registration & breakfast; 10a Welcome; 12 noon lunch provided Speaker: Lynn Manning
Spotlight on….
Our New Deacons
Scott & Suzi Miley 3343 Highway 100 West
Centerville, Tennessee 37033 Scott will be serving on the
Women’s Involvement Ministry and Vision 20/20.
F D Day School Openings
Day School has a few spots left. Please call 931-729-5233 and enroll today !
...Homer Moss, brother of Margaretta (Danny) Goodpasture, will be on Hospice Care due to discontinuing dialysis. ...Carl Burton has been in St. Thomas West due to heart problems. He should return home on Tuesday. ...Claudine Morrison spent a couple of days in the hospital last week. She is improving at home.
Place
Stamp
Here
Elders’ Prayer September 11 Lonnie Gilliam
Prayer Week of September 11 S.M.W. S.M.D
Cody Woods Matthew Fakes S.E.W. S.E.D.
Wayne Rediker Calvin Hoover W.E.B.S. W.E.D.
Ken Dickerson Riley Qualls
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: Dorris Claud 931-729-2933
Lonnie Mayberry 931 -242-2644 John Bradley 931-994-7358
Read Scripture 9/11: Monty Dunn
9/18: Daniel Poff
Placing Membership 2016 Child Safety Classes
Classes begin October 5th. Sign-up sheet is in the lobby or contact the Church office at 931-729-4201 or James Aydelott at 615-418-2683 [email protected] or any member of the Child Advocacy Ministry group.
THE THURSDAY MORNING LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS...will resume Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. at the Out reach Center . We especially encourage new members to meet and study the bible and get acquainted. Topic: How to Renew Your Spiritual Life by Aubrey Johnson. If you have any questions please contact Martha Leath at 931-623-0733.
Wait on Table
2nd Sunday Jim Hudgins
3rd Sunday
Dr. Jerry Nash
4th Sunday Bill McDonald
Right Side Cody Woods Philip Jacobs
Samuel Gilbert Ken Dickerson
Left Side
Danny Skelton Thomas Chessor Peter Houston Eric Mayberry
Alternates Wayne Chessor Daniel Dressler
Financial abuse can take many forms, from illegal debits, to third-party scams and even unauthorized withdrawals by an approved caregiver. Many criminals are targeting those that are 65 years and over. At present the Senior Citizens in America are losing almost $2.9 billion annually to fraud enacted upon them, and this amount is expected only to grow. The American Bankers Association has created four education programs to assist in empowering Americans and communities with the facts and knowledge of how to protect themselves against fraud. Shela Chessor will be presenting the following programs for anyone who would like to attend. Drinks and Refreshments will be provided, courtesy of First Farmers and Merchants Bank. Sign
-up sheet is located in the lobby.
Location - Outreach Center Programs 1 & 2 will be presented on
Tuesday, 10-04-16 from 8:45am – 11:15am Program 1: Identifying and Avoiding Scams
Program 2: Protecting Your Assets by Preventing Identity Theft
Programs 3 & 4 will be presented on Tuesday, 10-11-16 from 8:45am – 11:15am Program 3: Choosing a Financial Caregiver
Program 4: Acting as a Responsible Financial Caregiver
We want to welcome Brandon & Lindsey Mitchell and their daughter Zora to our church family. Their address is: 107 Nall Avenue Centerville, Tennessee 37033 Brandon & Lindsey were baptized September 2, 2016 by Bryan McAlister.
Sign-Up For:
Informational Seminar for Senior Citizens
Presented by: Shela Chessor
