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March 16, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 11

“I Hope You Know”

To Christians, there is a supper we share, unlike a

regular meal to satisfy hunger of the belly. Some call it the Eucharist, others name it for the time it was first

observed, Passover, some call it open communion, others say closed or full communion. The Holy Spirit

through Paul to the church at Corinth simply named it, “The communion” (I Cor 10:16), “The Lord’s Supper” (I

Cor 11:20). We are content to call it that too. For Christians, on the first day of the week (Acts 2:42,

20:7, I Cor 11:23, 16:2), worshiping with the Lord’s

Supper, the communion of the body and blood of our Lord (I Corinthians 10:16), is part of who we are, and

why we do what we do. One cannot help but take note of the fact that Jesus’ resurrection took place on

Sunday (Mark 16:1; Luke 24:1; John 20:1). Jesus met with His disciples on a Sunday (John 20:19), the

church was established at Pentecost, 50 days after our Lord’s resurrection, a Sunday. The New Testament

church met on Sundays and observed the Lord’s

Supper (Acts 20:7, I Cor 16:2). Christians began calling Sunday, the Lord’s Day, in harmony with Rev

1:10. Our physical families benefit from sharing meals, because of the time, not the taste. Our spiritual

family is no different.

Do we realize who was actually coming to supper for communion in this church family of Corinth? Do we

understand and grasp the kind of issues they were

dealing with as a church family, and the remedy they were shown to address the issues which were plaguing them spiritually? Do we connect ourselves and relate to their problems, or do we dismiss how they dealt

with these issues because they lived in a different era, a different time, whatever happened then couldn’t

possibly have any relevance to my life today? By the time you come to I Corinthians 11:17, Paul begins to

The problems which plagued the lives of the Christians in Corinth were no different from the problems which plague the lives of Christians today (I Corinthians 6:11). But if we will remember what we were, when we were “washed, sanctified, justified” and what we were made into as a new creature, with a new focus, and new purpose, we will see the newness come to us in such a way that we can know there is hope.

The problems we face are placed into perspective when the Lord’s Supper is placed in priority in our lives. Week after week, when we come to the Lord’s table, to feast with the one Who gave Himself for us, we remember we will be and are forgiven. It’s His word that tells, He conquers division, He is not divided. He conquers distance; He has revealed Himself and His mind to us. He has conquered deception; He is the true and living Son of God. He has conquered the problems we face. When we remember Jesus Christ, we do not turn away from our problems; we turn our problems to Him. He knows the answers to our distractions, disappointments, divorces, and dilemmas. I hope you know, He has answered all these and lest we forget, He has answered death.

use a phrase “come together.” Over and over he tells

this church family about the realization of why they are to “come together.” The act of coming together

is nothing less than helping to secure our faith and our fellowship with one another and our Lord.

NEW FEATURES AT OUR WEBSITE… We have some added features at www.centervillechurchofchrist.org that have been requested by some of you! Several PayPal links have been installed to help with contributions and donations. On our worship streaming page, which is visited by over 2000 per month, you can now find a link to make your contribution. This will be most helpful to our shut-ins or if you should happen to be out of town and forgot to make your contribution before leaving. A link has also been added to the main page titled “Donations.” On this page you will find several special projects we have going on within our facilities. There you will find General Projects, Dayschool Projects, Camp Meribah Projects, and Summer Camp. Each has a description included to inform you of where each donation will go. We hope this will help in convenience as well as needs we have within our church facilities.

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MARCH 19, 2016

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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY NIGHTS! We had

another large crowd at last week’s Lighthouse. Thanks to Marty, Robin, Madison

& Lincoln Smith for hosting the night. The enthusiasm spilled right over into class as we

had a lot of discussing over upcoming topics

and ideas for class. Plan now to join us this Wednesday!

SHADOWS, THE JUNIOR HIGH RETREAT was absolutely wonderful! 35 of us

had a super time as we focused on I Timothy 4:12. As we talked about being an example,

we also studied the example we need to

follow. The weekend was filled with games and activities where half, or even all of us,

were blindfolded. Kay Jackson from the School for the Blind came up on Saturday to

lead us through various activities in guiding.

This was very helpful in the way we approach those without their sight as well as how we

use our abilities to lead others. The weekend would not have been without Misty Shelton,

Jonathan & Misty Aydelott, and Marty & Robin Smith for all their cooking, chaperoning, and

involvement in everything. Also, thank you to

Kay Jackson, Cissy Dotson, and Alice Anne Jacobs for their assistance in different parts of

the weekend. A big thanks too to Griffin Elkins, Ben Gilbert, Abigail Loveless, Peyton Mathis, Jake Martin,

Levi Parks, Reagan Qualls, Riley Qualls, Alex Seagraves, Colby

Shelton, and Madision Smith for their help on Saturday. Finally, thanks to Derek Newsom for his continued upkeep of our

beautiful camp and facilities. It was good to be back on the hill for my first retreat there in 15 years. What a blessing we have in

Camp Meribah, its facilities, and take time to see our God who

seeks to lead us! ONE MORE REMINDER...The Father/Daughter Retreat

planned for this weekend, March 17-18, will be postponed because of conflicts. We will work on a date and let you know as

soon as we can of when it will be rescheduled. SUNDAY NIGHT SENIOR HIGH FIRESIDE… Along with our

meal and devo, we will unveil the Retreat Video and hand out the

InstaGrammies. Don’t miss it! “BE AN EXAMPLE to the believers in word, in conduct, in

love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. “ -I Timothy 4:12. Take

these words from Paul to young Timothy and use them to live by.

As we strive to lead others, first let us be led by the One who truly knows the way to salvation and eternal life.

follow His path, -Craig

MARCH 20

SR HIGH

FIRESIDE

7-9

Hudgins & Teets

MARCH 23

LIGHTHOUSE

5-7

Wayne & Jean

Qualls

MARCH 26

FAMILY COOKOUT

KITE FLIGHT &

EGG HUNT

12-2 @ Meribah

MARCH 27-April 2

SPRING BREAK

CONTRIBUTION $ 12,622.51 BUDGET

$ 12,784.oo

Camp Meribah $ 207.75

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: John Ed Hooten, Kari Pitts, David Poff, Donna Lawhon, Amy Hill Bethea, Martha Minick,Calvin Cuthbert, Christian Schmid, Terry Johnston, Nathan Hubbard, Jack Lowery, Jace Conley, Richard Canady, Jack Cunningham, Carolyn Tidwell Jones, Gary Stone, De’Jay Sanders, Gabriel Roberson, Gerdi Beaman, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton.

Please Pray For:

...March 26 Egg Hunt at Camp Meribah

...March 27

Easter Sunday ...March 28-April 1 School System Spring Break DEVO IN THE A U D I T R I U M O N MARCH 30TH.

Thank You !

...Area Wide Evangelism Training Fishers of Men Person-to-Person Evangelism Classes Eleven Weekly Classes Beginning Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 P.M. Rivergate Church of Christ No cost to students To enroll in the class Please call: Church office 615-865-2842 Or Ron Maynard, Instructor Phone 612-963-2808 or email fomrlm@aol.com

Area Events

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Helen Hudgins, Christine Sawyer, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Elsie

Mathis, Thelma Chessor Hickman County Nursing Home: Allene

Gene Morris writes:“I would like to thank everyone for the prayers, calls, cards and every act of kindness shown to me during my illness and recovery. It really means a lot to me.”

...Geneva Bradley is in the local hospital in a swing bed. ...Martha Jo Wallace is in Maury Regional Hospital dealing with complications from surgery. ...Pat Hill, mother of Kristi Wells, is recovering from gall bladder surgery. ...Richard Canady, father of Vicki (Don) Chessor, is in the local hospital. ...Gene Morris continues to deal with heart problems and has asked for your prayers. ...Janet Martin has a broken arm and injured shoulder due to falling. ...Jimmy Reece is recovering from surgery and doing well.. ...Betty Claud is at home and doing well. ...Jane Berryman is in West-Meade Place for therapy and rehab. ...Phil Griggs is recovering from eye surgery. ...Bonnie Rummins, friend of Ophelia Gilbert, is having health problems. ...Randall Ward had a stent implanted at Vanderbilt Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He is doing well.

Davis House Ribbon Cutting

ATTENTION: Lads/Leaderettes...meeting

scheduled for March 20th is cancelled. Those going to the convention are asked to meet in the chapel after class on Wednesday, March 23.

Sympathy

...We express our sympathy to the family of Norma Nicks Parham who passed away. To her daughter Nikita (Ray) Ragsdale, granddaughters Stephanie, Laura (Kevin) Johnson and caregiver Rita Davidson, we extend our

deepest sympathy. ...We were saddened to learn of the death of Stephen Church who passed away after a long illness. To Joyce (Rick) Bruno, Jan (Bracey) Campbell, all family and friends we express our deepest sympathy.

Ribbon Cutting for the Davis House Child Advocacy Center Centerville location will be on

April 8 at 9:30. This will be the day the Centerville Office officially opens it’s doors to join the offices in Franklin and Hohenwald. We are blessed to be able to house these facilities on our campus.

The Davis House assisted 505 children last year from Hickman, Williamson, Lewis, and Perry county. The mission of the Child Advocacy Center is to combat child abuse by coordinating services to children and their families in crisis and pr ovi d ing c ommunity education focused on prevention and early intervention. The coordinating of services is through referrals taken from the local police departments and the Department of Children Services.

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To Read Scripture March 20 Philip Jacobs March 27 Scott Miley

Elders’ Prayer March 20

Gary Gatewood

Prayer Week of March 20

S.M.W. S.M.D Michael Bryant Paul Bryant

S.E.W. S.E.D. Derek Newsom Mike Plunkett

W.E.B.S. W.E.D. Sam Chessor Jacob Petrowski

If you are scheduled to serve in Worship and are unable, please secure your replacement

and contact one of the following:

Dorris Claud 931-729-2933 Lonnie Mayberry 931 -242-2644 John Bradley 931-994-7358

Wait on Table

3rd Sunday Mike Elkins

4th Sunday

Lonnie Gilliam

Right Side Monty Dunn

Ethan Horner Jonathon Longworth

Tyler Schmid

Left Side David Brown

Stephen Dotson Ethan Skelton

Brad Davis Alternates

Lincoln Smith Barrett Davis

The Food Truck from the Tennessee Children’s Home will be here on Thursday,

March 17, 2016. We are challenging our Bible classes to

participate by bringing the following Items :

Grades 1 & 2: Cake mix & frosting

Grade 5: jelly/jam

Grades 3 & 4: canned chicken

Kindergarten: Velveeta cheese

Age 4: Pop tarts

Age 3: Kool-aid (canisters)

Age 2: Paper towels

Jr. High: Kitchen/bathroom spray

cleaner

Senior High: Men’s deodorant

Wayne Qualls’ Class: Laundry detergent

Lonnie Gilliam’s Class: Laundry Detergent

Ward Mayberry’s Class & Auditorium Class:

13 and 55 gallon garbage bags

20/30’s: Twin bed sheets

Bill McDonald’s Class: Twin bed sheets

Please accept this challenge by your

classroom participation and help the

Tennessee Children’s Home

Special Thanks To Our Bible Classes

For The Outstanding Participation In Our

Bible Class Challenge !

Your Donations Are Greatly Appreciated By

The

Tennessee Children’s

Home !