CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427

December 20, 2017 Volume XXXVII –Number 47

Mike Elkins Wayne Qualls

Craig Shelton Bryan McAlister Matthew Dotson

Tammy Willis Jean Qualls Betty Breece Phil Griggs Derek Newsom

Shane Willis

Mike Goodpasture Gary Gatewood Lonnie Gilliam

Merry Christmas From The Elders, Ministers & Staff At The Centerville Church of Christ

Nursing Home: Life Care Center: Johnnie Ruth Denton, Georgia Moss, Pearl Mayberry, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Sammye Elrod, Bobby Breece, Jim & Jean Wright Hickman County Nursing Home: Jane Luckett, Louise Hudgins, Annie Lee Whitwell, Francis McClanahan, Eltie Davis, Shirley Bryant, Sybil Jenkins Dickson Health & Rehab.: Jane Berryman

Recovering from surgery or other illness: Seth Armstrong, Mary Helen Barber, Jenny Fakes, Ketiva Lynch, Bettie Sparkman, Dorris Claud, Anne Totty, Nancy Price, Allene & Thurman Gordon, Bessie Shepard, John Ed Hooten Please Pray For Those Who Are Dealing With Cancer: Gwen Rogers, Cale Baggett, Kathy Brown, Wayne Harvill, Welch Whitesell, David Talley, Linda Truett, Jenny Teet, Polly Lancaster, Linda Mays, Eric Fuller, Terry Bradley, Beverly Grimes, Brian Olive, Jack Lowery, Johnnie Ruth Denton, Lovada Burklow, Jennifer Kelley, Marie Bates, Henrietta Rochelle, Bruce Bowen, Susan Sullivan, Danny Bates, Jimmy Mathis, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Runions, Sheryle Elkins, John Beard, Melissa Barber Bryant Parkinson’s Disease: Guy Barber, Reba Horner, Martha Leathers, Glen Earl Johnson Lyme Disease: Anna Ingram Ballou

“I Hope You Know”

Several years ago, an author entitled his book, “The Windshield Is Bigger Than The Rearview Mirror.” His intent and the thrust of the book sought to emphasize the all too real temptation we often face in looking at the “what ifs” and “if only” of our life choices and life circumstances.

God never intended for His children to be consumed and burdened by the past. Whether it be our sin, our circumstances, or even ourselves,

God’s desire is for us to look to the future He holds. He’s called it the “abundant life” (John 10:10), the “goal for prize” (Philippians 3:14), and the “perfect” life in Christ (Colossians 1:28).

While this space will not permit me the adequate area needed to tell of the many personal impacts of 2017, I can see the highway markers in the rearview mirror of life. Some markers point to successes while others mark sorrows. Yet each marker is also shared with a family and fellowship of God’s people, that richly bless. Looking out the windshield, God is there, ever before us, and all is well. I hope you know, we are indebted to your fellowship and friendship of the faith. Blessings to you all for a prosperous 2018.

Merry Christmas

From Day School!

Staff: Martha Loveless, Janis Rediker, Director Melody Skelton, Helen Simmons, Glenda Dorton, Leah Isenburg, Carla Woodruff, Jessica Williams, Brook Allen, Kathy McDonald, Jenny Weber, Cherie Sims, Assistant Director Stephanie Garrett, Fay Dotson, Emma Orton

Please Remember the Shut-Ins During The Holidays...

CONTRIBUTION $11,630.75

Camp: $ 173.00 BUDGET

$ 12,968.00 ...Mendy McAlister is recovering from shoulder surgery at home. ...Mary Helen Barber is in the local hospital for therapy. ...John Bradley is in St. Thomas Mid-Town suffering with a ruptured disc. He will be having surgery in the coming weeks. ...Tracy Robinson, daughter of Guy & Janet Barber, has been in Maury Regional Hospital after suffering a light stroke. She is recovering at home. ...Janice Hyde, mother of Julie Gilbert (Alan) is recovering from a broken hip. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama. ...Melissa Shelton fell Sunday afternoon and fractured her arm. ...Larry Rochelle is in Centennial Hospital following heart bypass surgery.

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Celebrations Please Pray for:

Juanita Garner 90 Years Old

January 1, 2018

Ward Mayberry 85 Years Old

January 17, 2018

Bobby Mayberry 86 Years Old

January 14, 2018

Thank You

Guy & Janet Barber writes: “We want to thank Craig & Misty Shelton and the Centerville Church of Christ Youth Group for raking the leaves in our yard. It was very much appreciated.” Glenn Earl & Joyce Johnson write: “We appreciate being remembered on our 60th wedding anniversary. We miss being there but realize this we where we need to be at this time in our lives. Holiday blessings to all…”

From The Elders…..We realize many within our church family traditionally have family gatherings planned for Christmas Eve night. Family time is very important and needs to be enjoyed by all. Due to Christmas Eve, December 24th, being on Sunday, the Eldership has decided to extend our morning worship time together and have no scheduled PM worship that evening. We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and enjoys your time with family. May God Bless You, Your Eldership

Christmas Eve Service December 24th

Singing – 9:00 -9:25 Welcome – 9:25 – 9:30

Worship Service – 9:30 – 10:30 Bible Class – 10:45-11:30

No PM Worship

Memorial D

...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Helen Hudgins by the

following: Mark & Tina Truett and Kent & Macy Truett, Shirley King, June Horner and Alice Quillen. ...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Dwight Allen by his grandmother Corene Allen. ...a Memorial has been given to the Mable Dunn Mission Fund in memory of Helen Hudgins by Doug & Maxine Shepherd. ...a Memorial has been given to the Turks & Caicos Fund in memory of Helen Hudgins by Don Luther.

Texie Holladay 1921-2017 ...We express our sympathy to the family of Texie Holladay who passed away. Texie and her late husband Dr. B.L. Holladay were faithful members of the Centerville Church of Christ for a number of years. To her daughters Janet Foster (Roger) and

Judy Ronco (Edmund), sons Jay Holladay (Melody) and Joseph Holladay (Pamela), all grandchildren and great grandchildren we extend our deepest sympathy. ...We express our sympathy to the family of George Street who passed away. He was the grandfather of Candice Scott. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Gary Peden who passed away. He was the uncle of Alan (Julie) Gilbert and Brad (Michelle) Gilbert. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Nancy Price who passed away. She was wife of Mike Price, the minister of Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Read Scripture

December 24: Brett Martin December 31: Griffin Elkins

January 7: Jared Brown

Elder’s Prayer

December 24: Mike Goodpasture

December 31: Wayne Qualls

Prayer Week Of December 24

S.M.W. S.M.D. Michael Bryant Riley Qualls

S.E.W. S.E.D. No Service No Service

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Ken Dickerson Sam Chessor

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Prayer Week Of December 31

S.M.W. S.M.D. Randy Wright Clay Chessor

S.E.W. S.E.D. Marshall Spencer Mike Brown

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Wayne Rediker Jake Martin

Preparing Sunshine Bags for delivery.

Thanks to the Youth Group For Delivering the

bags!