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August 3, 2016 Volume XXXVI - Number 31

“I Hope You Know”

Why would you want to bring a child into this world? We’re not the first generation to ask this question. In the midst of some of the darkest and most immoral times of Israel, when corruption was rampant from the priesthood to the people, it is fitting that a ray of hope would shine through the prayer of a devoted mother. From the heart of a woman whose name means grace you see her sacrifice from the beginning. “The

prayer of the upright is God’s delight” (Proverbs 15:8) and in this moment there may be none more upright than Hannah. In the first ten verses of I Samuel 2, her prayer is a message of salvation, in the Lord one should rejoice because of His power to save (vs. 1). She extols the supply of her Lord, “the One who breaks the bows of mighty men, and strengthens those who stumble…the barren born many, and she who has many children has become feeble” (vs. 4), it’s clear our God is a God who answers the calls of those who feel weak and helpless, and it’s the Hannah’s of scripture who reinforce the inspiration of Paul, “My strength is made perfect in weakness, for when I am weak then I am strong” (II Corinthians 12:9). Hannah declares the sovereignty of God, “the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s…His adversaries are broken and the Lord will judge the ends of the earth.” Our God is a sovereign God, a lesson

mankind, our culture, and even the church would do well to remember today. When you read Hannah’s prayer, you read the prayer of a blessed woman (I Samuel 2:1-10). But when this great book opens and we meet Hannah, she believes she is anything but blessed. She’s broken. Hannah’s prayer is viewed with exceptional regard among the Jewish people. Some scholars count the contents of her words as an anthem found throughout Samuel’s writing. Others see Hannah’s prayer as a foundation for Mary’s song in Luke 1. Still others recite this prayer as part of daily ritual Jewish prayers. Hannah speaks of God’s consecration, His concern, His comfort, His conquering, and ultimately His coming king. But it’s her prayer before the prayer which gives us the best insight into the journey of her heart. If we are to be a people whose sight has been replaced with faith, our best lesson comes from a woman who saw her potential in her posterity.

By faith Hannah believed in a God who offered salvation and was a uniquely holy God. She also believed that in asking of her God this one request, He was beyond capable of fulfilling her petition. “Talk no more so very proudly” she would say to those who thought they knew all the answers. “Let no arrogance come from your mouth” she would say, for she knew man could only spew falsehoods. “For the Lord is the God of knowledge” she would say, and she would be right. Hannah knew what it was like to have naysayers, and their words could cut deeply to the heart, but by faith Hannah knew God was the God of knowledge and He knew ultimately what would become of Hannah. How many mothers have prayed for their children? How many mothers have shared their faith and shaped the faith of their children, allowing them to do great things for their God? To borrow a stanza from a song, “Hannah, did you know your baby boy would hear the voice of God?” Did you know he would feel rejected, that he would anoint the kings of God, that he would remind a nation, rebuke a rebellious king, and finally rest with his fathers? Hannah knew her God would “guard the feet of His saints…every adversary shall be broken in pieces.” Hannah knew her son’s God, that’s all she needed, that’s all any son has ever needed. I hope you know, knowing the God of Hannah and serving Him, is all we’ll ever need too.

Promotion Day and Fall

Quarter

Starts Sunday

August 7, 2016

Wednesday Night

August 10, 2016

BABYLAND 109 ASHLEY THOMAS,

JESSICA WILLIAMS WED. REGINA ELKINS,

ADLEY ELKINS

AGE 2 200 HEATHER MARTIN,

ALICE ANNE JACOBS WED. KRISTY WALLACE,

KAITLYN WALLACE AGE 3 204 ERIC/AMANDA MAYBERRY

AGE 4 206 CODY & KATIE WOODS WED. AGES 3 & 4 VANESSA MCMULLIN,

ALISON GILBERT K’GARTEN 208 JONATHAN/MISTY AYDELOTT

WED. CYNDI HUGHES

GRADES

1 & 2 220 KATHY BROWN

WED. BELINDA MAYBERRY

GRADES

3,4,5 226 JUNE RODER

WED. ERIC/ BECKY COLEMAN

JR. HIGH

6,7,8 B18 PHILIP JACOBS

SR. HIGH

9-12 B8 CRAIG SHELTON

& OTHERS WED. GRADES 6-12

CRAIG SHELTON & OTHERS

20

SOMETHING 222 MATTHEW DOTSON

MIKE

ELKINS’

CLASS

214 MIKE ELKINS,

BRYAN MCALISTER WED. MIKE ELKINS,

MATTHEW DOTSON ADULTS 225 BILL MCDONALD,

SHANE WILLIS

ADULTS 218 WAYNE QUALLS

ADULTS 1ST

FLOOR LONNIE GILLIAM

ADULTS AUD. MIKE GOODPASTURE,

DANIEL DRESSLER WED. BRYAN MCALISTER

ADULTS LIB. WARD MAYBERRY

WED. MEN 218 BILL MCDONALD

WED.

SINGING F.H. DIFFERENT MEN

WED.

LADIES WED.

LADIES

LIB.

CON.

RM.

HENRIETTA ROCHELLE

WANDA GIVENS

IT IS ALWAYS A BLESSING TO BE WITH THE COBLE CHURCH… All of our young men did fantastic jobs in their leading. There were also so encouraged by all our young ladies and the many others who joined us. All together over 100 were present to worship together. An excellent lesson on the “Armor of God” was taught by John Jacobs. Jake Martin and Grady Teet led some beautiful prayers. Luke Brown, Connor McAlister, Colby Shelton, and Luke Worsham led our singing, Riley Qualls read scripture and Griffin Elkins and Braden Parsons presided at the Lord’s Supper. We return to Coble on October 31. Between now and then our young men continue to lead the Mid-Week Devotional service here at Centerville. We appreciate their hard work and preparations as well as all the examples our young people set for others. TWO SUPER MEETINGS TO

START THE SCHOOL YEAR… Our first meeting with the 20/30 Deacons and the Youth Deacons was very beneficial as we looked at some ideas, plans, and dreams for this year as well as the coming years. I am so excited for the support and excitement these men and their families have for the youth of this congregation. The excitement continued into the Youth, Parent, and Volunteer meeting. Thanks to all who came to help plan and to look at what the rest of 2016 will hold. THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LEFT IN HOSTING.. We have one Junior High host needed for a Fireside in November. We have both August Lighthouses needing hosts and we have several Prayer Breakfast open to host. Thanks to all those who help out to host and for

everything else you do for us! I CANNOT BELIEVE SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION! It just seems like we were having Senior Sunday and preparing for a packed Summer. Now we glance at our monthly activities easing back into full swing as we look for an exciting Fall seeking the lost and encouraging the faithful. Look for ways you can be involved this year like never before. Seek ways to invite and encourage others to join us. We will have many monthly activities along with our worship services and classes all with the emphasis not to just have something to do, but to help keep your focus, to grow your knowledge, and to sharpen one another as Christians. Lord willing, I look forward to another wonderful school year that brings many souls to know the One who sacrificed it all for us. Keep sharpening and...

follow His path, -Craig

August 9

L2L Meeting

6:00 Tulipwood

August 10

Lighthouse

5:00-7:00

August 11

Prayer Breakfast

7-7:30 Lighthouse

August 19

Senior High

5th Quarter

After the game –11:30

August 21

Jr & Sr High

Locked-In Fireside

7-9:30 Lighthouse

August 24

Lighthouse

5:00-7:00

August 27

Family Fun Day

@ Camp Meribah

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CONTRIBUTION

$ 12,375.13

BUDGET $ 12,784.oo

Camp Meribah

$ 221.25

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Raymond Truett, Louise Bates, Georgia Moss, Helen Hudgins, Christine Sawyer, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor Hickman County Nursing Home: Allene Worley, Eltie Davis, Lula Mae Gilliam Lewis County Manor: Terry Johnston

Sympathy

A Bridal Shower

...Elizabeth Givens will have a nerve block Friday, August 5th at Maury Regional Hospital. ...Geneva Bradley is now at : Optimum Assisted Living 1104 Old Charlotte Road White Bluff, TN. 37187 ...Dennis Cannon, father of Eric & Crystal, will have surgery August 10th at St. Thomas West to remove a tumor. ...Betty Litton has been in Centennial Hospital dealing with high blood pressure. She should return home on Tuesday. ...Shannon Irwin has been in ICU at St. Thomas West dealing with a dissection of a vertebral artery. ...Yvonna Caillouet will have hip replacement surgery August 11th at Maury Regional Hospital.

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Virgil & Chiquetta Dillon, Mollie Orton, Ann Spencer, Tammie Dotson, Charlie Ingram, Danny Bates, Debbie Lancaster, Bessie Shepard, Sarah Rogers, Rachel Rogers, Judi Hudgins, Jimmy Mathis, John Ed Hooten, Lindrell Barrett, Major Thompson, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Runions, Jack Lowery, Gabriel Roberson, Sheryl Elkins, Richard Tate, Henrietta Rochelle, Jeff Denton.

You are invited to a Bridal Shower for Meagan Hudgins, bride

elect of Jonathan Boersma, Sunday August 21, 2016 from 2-4 P.M. at the Outreach Center.

….Day School in need of afternoon workers from 3-5 P.M. You must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from High School. Please contact the Day School office at 931-729-5233.

Please Pray For:

...We express our sympathy to the family of Celia Yates who passed away. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Fletcher Fitzgerald who passed away.

L2L News and Notes

It's time for L2L to get started. Sunday, August 7 @ 4:30: Boys Song Leading will meet ; @ 5:15: Parents Meeting Tuesday, August 9 @ 6:00: Tulipwood It's not too late for anyone in grades K-12 to be a part of Lads to Leaders and Leaderettess . I f you're interested, come join us in the basement this Sunday at 5:15.

Thank You

We rejoice with Maty Graice Hunt who was baptized on Saturday, July 30, 2016 by her father. Maty is the daughter of

Joey and Charlene Hunt.

AREA EVENTS: Gospel Meeting at the Columbia Avenue Church of Christ August 7-10, 2016. Speaker: Kenneth Fleming, Jr. Bible Class: 10a; Worship: 11a followed by lunch; 2:30p worship Mon.-Wed. 7p ...Gospel Meeting at New Antioch Church of Christ August 7-12, 2016. Speaker: Bill McDonald Bible Class: 9:15a; worship: 10a followed by lunch Sunday—Friday: 7:30p.

Lads To Leaders/Leaderettes

Baptism

FROM THE HILL...What a

summer! It’s been a great summer on the hill. Beginning with our own summer camp in June and finishing on July 31, lots of people have been able to e x p e r i e n c e t h e c a m p experience. Now I’ll have a chance to slow down and listen for the sounds of a crying baby. I’m excited for this new adventure. There will be a family night at Camp on August 27 beginning at 4 that afternoon. We will play for a few hours, eat a little and then watch a movie on the front

lawn. I would love to see you there. In September or October there will be a trail clean-up day to give some much needed attention to the trails. Thank you to Greg and Karen McCord for their donation of a new vol leybal l net for Mackendox. Also, thanks to all of you for your continued support of Camp. Camp is a special place for many because of your help. Derek Newsom Camp Meribah Superintendent

931-628-4172

Ruth & Jimmy Reece write: “We want to thank everyone for the cards, parties, calls, and all kindness shown to us on our 80th and 83rd birthdays. It’s so good to be made to feel so special. Ruth writes: “Thanks also to everyone for the cards, care, and

concern shown to me while I was recuperating this summer.” East Hickman Elementary School writes:”We want to thank you for the delicious donuts !” Lee, Cassidy, Gracie & Mollie Orton write:“We want to say thank you so much for all the prayers, calls, cards, and visits during Mollie’s operation. We are so blessed to be a part of such an amazing church family.” Marie Boehms writes: “I want to say thank you to everyone for all of the cards, calls, visits, and gifts for my 90th birthday. It is so nice to be

remembered. I love you all.”

Place

Stamp

Here

To Drive Bus in August 8/3: Mike Goodpasture

8/7 : Brandon McCauley A.M. Andy Weber P.M. 8/10: Patrick Allen 8/14: John Bradley A.M. Phillip Allen 8/17: Lonnie Mayberry 8/21: Michael Bryant A.M. Mark Chessor P.M. 8/24: George Garland 8/28: Andy Weber A.M. George Garland P.M. 8/31: Phillip Allen

Lord’s Supper P.M. Brett Martin Case Martin

Meals On Wheels 8/3: Martha Leathers 8/10: Nancy Leathers 8/17: Corene Allen 8/24: Bob McDonald 8/31: Leslie Hudgins

RADIO ROOM Brad Gilbert Daniel Poff

Jim Hudgins Chris Teet

USHERS: Bobby Breece Ronald Coates Monty Dunn Don Chessor

BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN AUGUST 8/7: Zane Nash, Major Qualls, Lincoln

Smith, Aiden Wallace 8/14: Aden Weber, Cameron Wright, Thomas Alderson, Wyatt Aydelott 8/21: Knox Bailey, Lake Bates, Sam Brown, Jared Brown 8/28: Gage Buchanan, Heath Buchanan, Trevor Buchanan, Braydon Chessor

Please be up front by 8:50

NURSERY Kathy McDonald BAPT. CLOTHING

Betty Litton

Prayer Week of August 7

S.M.W.

John Bradley S.M.D.

Ethan Skelton S.E.W.

Mike Brown S.E.D

Charles Shelton W.E.B.S.

Philip Jacobs W.E.D.

Joey Hunt

Prayer Week of

August 14

S.M.W. Marshall Spencer

S.M.D. Jimmy Copley

S.E.W. Mark Chessor

S.E.D. Brandon McCauley W.E.B.S.

Mike Plunkett W.E.D.

Brett Martin

Greeters: Susan Dotson, Monty & Amy Dunn, George & Cindy Garland, Gary & Becky Gatewood

NURSING HOME SERVICES LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING HOME 8/7: Daniel Dressler 8/7: Marshall Spencer 8/14: Shane Willis 8/14: Robert Bowman 8/21: Bryan & Connor 8/21: James Aydelott 8/28: Fairfield 8/28: Alan Potts

Tulipwood Service - John Bradley

Read Scripture August 7: Colby Shelton August 14 Riley Qualls August 21: Brandon McCauley

Prepare Communion August 7 & 14: Chris & Candice Scott August 21 & 28: Brian & Sandy Qualls

Elders’ Prayer August 7

Mike Goodpasture August 14

Wayne Qualls

Wait on Table 1st Sunday

John Plemmons, Jr. 2nd Sunday Clay Chessor 3rd Sunday Don Luther 4th Sunday

Mark Chessor Right Side

Marty Smith George Garland

Pat Sullivan Ethan Skelton

Left Side Tyler Schmid

Jonathon Longworth

Monty Dunn Brian Qualls Alternates

Will Mayberry Colby Skelton

Those To Serve In August

We want to welcome Ken &

Tina Dickerson to our church family. Their address is:

6151 Old Mill Creek Road

Nunnelly, Tennessee 37137

Welcome !

Placing Membership Spotlight on….

Our New Deacons

Matthew, Megan, Zoey & Lacey Kincade 555 White Pine Drive

Centerville, Tennessee 37033 Matthew will be serving on the 20/30’s Ministry and the Vision 20/20 Ministry.

Jacob Petrowski Rct. Petrowski, Jacob D. 3rd RTBN, Col, Pit 3084

P.O. Box 19001 Parris Island, SC 29905