CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 December 30, 2019 Volume XXXIX –Number 47

“From Where I Sit”

Todd Parsley

"Out with the old and in with the new"! Another year has come and gone and time seems to go faster and faster the older I get. I pray that you remember the many blessings of 2019 that God blessed you with and that you eagerly await what God has in store for us in 2020. I'm excited about the countless possibilities for this congregation in the coming year. As I said on Sunday, the spiritual growth and strength of this congregation begins with each and every one of us. Each of us must desire the pure milk of the word that we may grow. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 10:17; "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God". The success of the Centerville Church of Christ to grow and to continue to be a faithful congregation of the Lord's church in 2020 and beyond, rests with each and every one of its members. In the coming year this congregation will celebrate 150 years of an amazing heritage! A heritage that shows a great dedication. A dedication to loving God and love for His Son who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. A dedication to a strict adherence to following the Bible and the Bible only. To a belief that the Bible holds the answer to the greatest question of life, "What must I do to be saved?" "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins" (Acts 2:38). Yes, we have a great heritage, but what will we do to ensure that our heritage continues for the next 150 years? It begins with YOU! Thank you for what you have done for the Lord in the past and thank you for what you will do this coming year as well. Our past is cherished, Our future is bright, Our God is always faithful and just! Renee and I want to wish you a Happy New Year! We love you and thank you for allowing us to be a part of this wonderful family. See you Sunday! God Bless, Todd

Carter’s Corner COOKIES WITH SANTA surpassed all of my expectations and was a tremendous success! Our church family exceeded the call for 50 dozen sugar cookies with over 80 dozen dropped off, and they were enjoyed throughout the night by a steady stream of around 100 young people. This event provided an opportunity for a great outreach, and I am thankful for everyone who helped to make this night a success. I am already looking forward to and making plans for Cookies With Santa 2020! I HAVE CHALLENGED OUR YOUTH GROUP

to read the entirety of the New Testament throughout the year 2020. The “2020 Challenge” as we are entitling this project requires each student to spend 20 minutes each day reading and studying their Bible in order to read 20 chapters each month. On Sunday mornings, the Sr. High bible class will be taking an in-depth approach to study and conversation about the readings each week. I hope you will encourage your teenager to take part in the 2020 Challenge, and I encourage you to take part in the 2020 Challenge as well. I will include the reading plan for each month in the Messenger. I am looking forward to a great year spending time studying God’s word. AS 2019 COMES TO AN END, I look back at how great 2019 has been for our youth program and for our congregation. I’ve always said that the reason I love working with the congregation here in Centerville is because our church families sees value and understands the importance of young people in the church. So many of you have contributed to our youth in various ways over the past year and I am thankful, encouraged, and excited to begin another year with you all. In His Service, Carter

Cookies With Santa

CONTRIBUTION

Dec. 22: $ 11,779.25

Dec. 29: $ 38,932.16

Camp: $ 148.00

Budget: $ 12,978.00

Recovering from surgery or other illness: Jim Thrasher, Barbara Dawes, Betty & Guy Ward Davidson, Dean Bates, Dan Elkins, Paul Corvin, Kitty Pharris, Barbara Parsley, Bobby Claud, Alden Chilton, Ann & J.C. Wells, Ruth Reece, Ann Spencer, Allene Gordon Please Pray For Those Who Are Dealing With Cancer: Dwight Himes, Lonnie Gilliam, Tommy Tankersley, Warren Potts, Sandy Bagwell, Diane Hubbs, Bob Warren, Phil Shelton, Ann Lauran Plunkett, Jimmy Jenkins, Susan Hardy, Ronny Pitman, Ricky Pittman, Jenny Yearwood, Jimmy Copley, Gwen Rogers, David Talley, Beverly Grimes, Brian Olive, Henrietta Rochelle, Susan Sullivan, Jerry Shepard, Jimmy Mathis, Bonnie Runions, John Beard Lyme Disease: Anna Ingram Ballou

Home: Mildred Bridges, Dorris Claud, Floy Gatewood, Martha Leathers, Floy Lyell, Alvitea Sunder, A.J. & Willie B. Coates, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks

...Lonnie Gilliam continues to have treatments for cancer. ...Bobby Mayberry is recovering at home. ...Joey Hunt is recovering from eye surgery. ...Molly Orton is recovering from surgery to have her tonsils and adenoids removed. ...Dr. Jerry Nash is recovering from a mild stroke. …Kim Jenkins suffered a broken pelvic bone due to a recent farming accident. She will be recovering for several weeks. ...Rachel Fredrickson, a friend of John & Vickie Smith from Craig, Colorado is dealing with health problems.

Memorial

Nursing Home: Life Care Center: Seth Armstrong, Pearl Gordon, Betty Claud, Addie Bell Nash, Georgia Moss, Larry Talley, Bobby Breece St. Thomas Hickman Nursing Home: Martha Bates, Jane Luckett, Francis McClanahan, Eltie Davis, Sybil Jenkins

Thank You

Coming In January… ...January 7 First day back to school ...January 11 Worship Training Workshop (8-10) Fellowship Hall ...January 12 Budget Presentation ...January 19 Fiesta Night

Sympathy

Phillip Shafer from Tulipwood writes: “Thank you for helping raise such fine young people as the ones that delivered the Sunshine bags. They spread a lot of joy to a lot of us “old folks.” You must be doing a great job leading the way. May God bless you all!” The Frank Atkinson family writes: “To Our Church Family, Thanks for the fruit basket. Daddy enjoyed it. He still loves fruit and sweets! It is so nice to be remembered. Daddy sure loved our church and still mentions it at times.”

Tulipwood Residents write: “We would like to address each of you on behalf of our Tulipwood Residents to say “Thank You” for your dedication to the Messenger. Our residents look forward to receiving it weekly.”

...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Guy Barber by Ken & Tina Dickerson. ...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of James Dawes by Ken & Tina Dickerson. ...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of James Dawes by Dennis & Janet Bass. ...a donation has been given to the church in honor of our Elders: Mr. Wayne Qualls, Mr. Mike Goodpasture, Mr. Shane Willis, Mr. Gary Gatewood, Mr. Ken Dickerson, Mr. Craig Shelton, Mr. Mike Elkins. “For their love, devotion, and dedication to shepherd over our church family. May God bless you each!”

Turks and Caicos

Informational Trip

Meeting The Young Adult Ministry is currently planning to visit and work with the church in Providenciales in July of 2020. There will be a meeting on Sunday, January 5 after evening services in the chapel for any person or families who would be interested in learning more about this trip. This is simply an informational meeting—no commitment to travel! Please come join us to find out more about this exciting opportunity. -Matthew Dotson

...We express our sympathy to the family of Patricia Harrington who passed away. She was the sister of Charlie (Laura) Arnold. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Clairel Tingler who passed away. He was the grandfather of Jimmy (Holley) Krueger.

Psalm 61:5

“For you , O God, have

heard my vows; you have

given me the heritage of

those who fear your name.”

Place Stamp

Here

Ministers

Todd Parsley 931-994-8333

Matthew Dotson 615-418-2051

Carter Hoover 931-797-9743

Shane Willis 615-308-9161

Secretary Tammy Willis 931-729-4201

Those To Serve In January ...

USHERS:

Ronald Coates Monty Dunn Don Chessor

Prepare Communion

Jan. 5 & Jan. 12: Patrick & Anita Allen

Jan. 19 & Jan. 26:

Mark & Shela Chessor

Meals On Wheels

Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Jan. 8: Wayne & Carolyn Chessor Jan. 15: Nancy Leathers Jan. 22: Faye Claud Jan. 29: Katherine Shelton

PICK-UP MEALS AT 10:40

RADIO ROOM January

Gaylon Cude Patrick Allen

Bill Cude Major Qualls

BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN JANUARY Jan.5: Thomas Alderson, Wyatt Aydelott, Sam Brown, Heath Buchanan, Braydon Chessor Jan. 12: Bryson Chessor, Bruin Dotosn, Keegan Dotson, Dane Gilbert, Eli Jacobs Jan. 19: Landon Jenkins, Logan Jenkins, Jagger Lawson, Jackson Mayberry, Walker Mayberry Jan. 26: Joseph McCauley, Jackson McDonald, Will McDonald, Major Qualls Please be up front by 8:50

NURSERY: Debbie Bradley

BAPT. CLOTHING: Kay Mayberry

Greeters For January

Ken & Tina Dickerson Matthew & Cecily Dotson

Stephen & Lisa Dotson George & Cindy Garland

NURSING HOME SERVICES

LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING HOME 1/5 : Jeremy Qualls 1/5: Robert Bowman 1/12: Shane Willis 1/12: Marshall Spencer 1/19: Matthew Dotson 1/19: John Alderson 1/26: Fairfield 1/26: Alan Potts Tulipwood Service: John Bradley

Read Scripture January 5

Mark Chessor

January 12 David Brown

Elders’ Prayer

January 5: Ken Dickerson

January 12: Mike Elkins

Preside

January 5 Eric Coleman

January 12

David Brown

January 19 Cecil Qualls

January 26 John Smith

Left Side

Jonathon Longworth Michael Jenkins

Sam Gilbert Ray Qualls

Right Side

Thomas Chessor Chris Buchanan George Garland

Trevor Buchanan

Lord’s Supper P.M.

Thomas Alderson John Alderson Served in the

Chapel

Prayer Week of Jan. 5

S.M.W.

Cecil Qualls

S.M.D. Ryan McDonald

S.E.W.

Daniel Dressler

S.E.D. Eddie Boone

W.E.B.S.

Eric Coleman

W.E.D. Will McDonald

Jan. BUS DRIVERS

1/1 Mike Goodpasture

1/5 Andy Weber A.M. George Garland P.M.

1/8 Wayne Rediker

1/12 Philip Allen A.M. Patrick Allen P.M.

1/15 George Garland

1/19 Michael Bryant A.M. Wayne Rediker P. M.

1/22 Lonnie Mayberry

1/26 John Bradley A.M. Mark Chessor P.M.

1/29 Patrick Allen

Bible Hour : Jeremy & Meredith Qualls, Luke Brown,

Cameron Peters, Adley Elkins, Dakota Hudgins, Carolyn Alderson Humility :

”Zacchaus” Hungry Hound Pantry Item:

Corn

January Items for the Tennessee Children’s Home:

13 or 39 Gallon Trash Bags & Bottle Apple Or Grape Juice