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Nov.1, 2017 Volume XXXVII –Number 41

“I Hope You Know”

Writing to Theophilus concerning the things, which Christ has granted unto the Apostles to say and do, we learn from the pen of Luke, the togetherness that the brethren of the 1st

century shared. From the time of Pentecost and beyond, we see the church gathering together daily from house to house (Acts 2:46). Concerning their physical needs, Acts 4 states they had all things in common (vs. 32). However, making sure that daily needs were met, and seeing to it that the brethren shared in all things, should not be seen as the only manner or form in which they shared. With respect to scripture, we can see that in deed the early church shared in all things of their life and daily walk with Christ. Upon the news of the failed deception perpetrated by Ananias and his wife Sapphira, the church shared in great fear (Acts 5:11). If we move just a bit further through the pages of history of the church, we see her sharing in persecution from Saul of Tarsus (Acts 8:3,4). Such

persecution caused many to be scattered throughout the region. The brethren in Joppa suffered grief and tears when their beloved Dorcas died (Acts 9:39). So distraught were they, they sent for Peter to give them direction and aid during this time (Acts 9:38). We need not think, the church only suffered from fear, hardships, and sorrow. Their sharing extended to include many more facets of the Christian life. Acts 10:31, records the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. They walked in the fear of the Lord, and the peace of the Holy Spirit. What a blessed thought for brethren to be able to share such riches among one another! To know peace among the brethren exists, because of a commitment to walk with the Lord. To be edified through the

My brethren, look at the church today. Look to see if we are willing enough to share with one another in similar circumstances. Are we willing to admit openly when we are afraid, and confront those fears? When faced with persecution, which can take on various means, but still bring hurt to the church, are we willing to support one another? When it

comes to our tears and grief, do we cry out to one another seeking help and comfort from those who share in our “like precious faith”? Likewise, do we make it known when prosperity and blessings are sent our way, in order that we might have our brethren rejoice with us? Do we seek peace, so that in our peace together we can be edified and comforted? As children of God, and the body of Christ, make it your prayer, daily, to fulfill the scripture of our union together. A union, which, I hope you know, says, “And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.”

words and deeds done one to the other. And to share in the peace provided by the Holy Spirit, that comfort which comes only from above. Great riches were shared among God’s people.

Winter Quarter

BABYLAND

109 MEGAN & ABBIE LAMPLEY WED.TAMMY WILLIS, JENNY WEBER

AGE 2 200 HEATHER MARTIN, ALICE ANNE JACOBS WED. JENNIFER & SIDNEY HUDGINS

AGE 3 204 ASHLEY THOMAS

AGE 4 206 JANIS REDIKER WED. AGES 3 & 4 HELEN SIMMONS MELODY SKELTON

K’GARTEN 208 MENDY MCALISTER WED. LESLIE & DAKOTA HUDGINS

GR. 1 & 2 220 BARRY & MELISSA SHELTON WED. SHELA CHESSOR

GRADES 3,4,5 226 JUNE RODER WED. JEAN QUALLS

JR. HIGH 6,7,8

B18 WAYNE REDIKER

SR. HIGH 9-12

B8 CRAIG SHELTON & OTHERS WED. GRADES 6-12 CRAIG SHELTON & OTHERS

20 SOMETHING

222 MATTHEW DOTSON MATTHEW KINCADE

ADULTS 214 MIKE ELKINS,

BRYAN MCALISTER WED. MIKE ELKINS & OTHERS

ADULTS 225 BILL MCDONALD SHANE WILLIS

ADULTS 218 WAYNE QUALLS

ADULTS 110 LONNIE GILLIAM

ADULTS AUD. DANIEL DRESSLER MIKE GOODPASTURE WED. BRYAN MCALISTER

ADULTS LIB. WARD MAYBERRY

WED. MEN 218 BILL MCDONALD

WED./SINGING

F.H. DIFFERENT MEN

WED./LADIES LIB. HENRIETTA ROCHELLE

WED./LADIES CON. RM.

WANDA GIVENS

A BIG TURNOUT AND A GREAT

TIME at last week’s Lighthouse. Thanks to Chris, Cyndi, Tori &

Bryce Hughes for a tasty dinner and hosting the night!

S A T U R D A Y N I G H T

B R O U G H T T H E A N N U A L Centerville Halloween Parade!

We had a trailer full of youth groupers and a whole lot of

candy. What a good feeling it is to see this annual event and all

the people that gather together

to enjoy this time. Thank you to Teryl Freeman for the use of his

truck, trailer and generator and to Troy Bates for the bales of

hay. Thanks also to Clay

Chessor, Cissy Dotson and Rebecca Hughes for riding with

us and to Brett Martin for helping Misty and me clean up.

OUR YOUNG MEN did an excellent job leading services at

Coble on Sunday. Luke Worsham

brought a wonderful lesson on being wise and being foolish.

Wyatt Aydelott, Jared Brown, Weston Elkins, John Jacobs and

Jake Martin all did wonderful

jobs as well in their roles. Thanks to all the girls and parents who joined us

too. It is always a special time at Coble and we invite you to join us on December 31 when we

travel there next!

TRUNK OR TREAT WAS well, a treat! So many cars, so many people, so much candy and

food! It was a fantastic night for the kids as so many helped to make it an unforgettable night!

Thanks to everyone for always making this a event that is looked forward to all year!

KEEP PRAYING FOR THE NEXT YOUTH

MINISTER… The youth deacons continue to narrow down the list and begin some interviews. Pray that

the right man and his family will come our way. Pray that the Youth Ministry will continue to be a

blessing to the youth of this church and community.

May we always be about the Lord’s work and bringing lost souls to Him. No matter the age, may

we each do all we can, as long as we can, as we always seek to… follow His path, -Craig

Oct 18 – Nov 29

Timothy &

Tabitha Classes

Wednesdays 7-8

November 8

Lighthouse

Connor McAlister 5-7

November 12

Junior High

Fireside

Anna Kate McDonald

7-9

November 13

Bible Study

Junior & Senior High

6-7 Guys @ Dotson’s

Girls @ Newsom’s

November 19

Senior High

Fireside

Hudgins & Jacobs

7-9

November 25

Servant

Saturday

9-2

Dinner &

A Movie

3-10

CONTRIBUTION $ 11,111.00

BUDGET

$ 12,968.00

Camp $ 99.41

...Greg McCord is now at Tristar Horizon Medical Center. Rehab. Unit # 2 111 Hwy. 70 East Dickson, Tennessee 37055 No visitors at this time due to daily extensive therapy. ...June Roder has a broken ankle and a broken wrist due to falling down her basement stairs. ...Dot Hill has been diagnosed with

leukemia and is in Sarah Cannon Cancer Center. ...Sheryle Elkins, mother of Mike, is in UT Medical Center in Knoxville. Her address is: 1383 Lake Front Drive Dandridge, Tennessee 37725 ...Welch Whitesell, father of Joy McDonald, is recovering from surgery in Florida. ...Warren Potts (Tammy), son-in-law of Betty Banks, has returned home from Vanderbilt Hospital due to injuries from falling. He will have surgery November 7th. ...Jane Berryman is in Vanderbilt Hospital suffering with colitis.

Please Pray

for:

D November Celebrations

Brownie Mayberry 95 Years Old

November 8, 2017

Claudine Morrison 93 Years Old

November 1, 2017

Mary Katherine Bates 89 Years Old

November 6, 2017

Margie Copley 90 Years Old

November 7, 2017

Mary Helen Barber 89 Years Old

November 9, 2017

Annette Barber 94 Years Old

November 14, 2017

Mattie Ayers 83 Years Old

November 18, 2017

Thank You

D Sympathy

Sue Ann Loveless writes: “I want to thank you all for the birthday cards I received. I also want to say thank you to the Elders for their visit. I really enjoyed it.” “A Big Thank You” to the Special Bible Class members for hosting the Widows and Widowers luncheon. The food was delicious and a great time was had by all. How nice to be remembered in such a special way.” The Family of L.T. Aydelott writes: “The L.T. Aydelott family extends its appreciation to the Centerville Church and

surrounding community for all acts of kindness shown. His well-attended stay at Life Care of Centerville was blessed by those visiting and asking about him every week. The wind chimes given in his memory are much appreciated. Dad loved nature and its beauty. His funeral was well attended by Christian friends and service providers. His burial at Campground Cemetery was most memorable as a beautiful Bald Eagle circled over in four grand loops as his grave was completed just as if to say…. Well Done old friend.”

...We express our sympathy to the family of Delbert Elkins who passed away in Memphis. He was the son of Fondly & Johnnie Elkins. He was a Church of Christ minister and a cousin of Jimmy (Ruth) Reece. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Bob Sutphin who passed away after a battle with cancer. He was a good friend of John Bradley. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Shawn Jacobs who passed away. To his wife Alison, son Jett, parents, Gary & Glenda Jacobs, and brother Patrick (Jennifer) we extend our deepest sympathy. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Erica Sims of Hohenwald who passed away. She was the granddaughter of Lloyd & Faye Rochelle ...We express our sympathy to the family of Perry Hunt who passed away. He was the father of Joey (Charlene) Hunt.

D Baptism Place Stamp

Here

Those To Serve In November

USHERS: Ronald Coates Monty Dunn Don Chessor

Prepare Communion November 5 & 12:

Patrick & Anita Allen

November 19 & 26: Mark & Shela Chessor

To Drive Bus in November

11/1: Mike Goodpasture 11/5: Andy Weber A.M. George Garland P.M. 11/8: Phillip Allen 11/12: Josh Bradley A.M. Brandon McCauley P.M. 11/15: Wayne Rediker 11/19: Michael Bryant A.M.

Patrick Allen P.M. 11/22: Phillip Allen 11/26: John Bradley A.M. Mark Chessor P.M. 11/29: Lonnie Mayberry

Meals On Wheels 11/1: Wayne & Carolyn Chessor 11/8: Barbara Wood 11/15: Jack Wood 11/22: Diane Garrett 11/29:Faye Claud

PICK-UP MEALS AT 10:40

RADIO ROOM

Chris Teet Patrick Allen Brian Qualls

Weston Elkins

BOYS TO PICK UP CARDS IN NOVEMBER 11/5: Lake Bates, Sam Brown, Heath Buchanan, Braydon Chessor, Bruin Dotson 11/12: Dane Gilbert, Riley Haithcoat, Eli Jacobs, Landon Jenkins, Jagger Lawson 11/19: Finn Martin, Jackson Mayberry, Walker Mayberry, Joseph McCauley, Jackson McDonald 11/26: Will McDonald, Zane Nash,

Major Qualls, Aden Weber, Cameron Wright

Please be up front by 8:50

NURSERY Kim Taylor

BAPTISMAL CLOTHING

Susan Dotson

Prayer Week of November 5

S.M.W. Wayne Rediker

S.M.D.

Ethan Skelton

S.E.W. Jeremy Qualls

S.E.D

Bill McDonald

W.E.B.S. Marshall Spencer

W.E.D.

Jared Brown

Greeters For November

Thomas & Cheryl Chessor Bobby & Faye Claud

Betty Claud Ronald Coates

NURSING HOME SERVICES LIFE CARE CENTER HICKMAN CO. NURSING HOME 11/5: Shane Willis 11/5: Robert Bowman 11/12: Daniel Dressler 11/12: Alan Potts 11/19 : Bryan & Connor 11/19: Mike Brown 11/26: Fairfield 11/26: Marshall Spencer Tulipwood Service - John Bradley

Read Scripture:

Nov. 5: Derek Newsom

Nov. 12: Shaun Lawson

Elders’ Prayer

November 5: Lonnie Gilliam

Wait on Table 1st Sunday

Ward Mayberry

2nd Sunday Joey Hunt

3rd Sunday

Matthew Dotson

4th Sunday Matthew Kincade

Left Side

Stephen Dotson Cody Woods

Jeremy Qualls Jared Brown

Right Side

Sam Chessor Bradley Horner

Don Roder Connor McAlister

Lord’s Supper P.M.

Luke Brown David Brown

Served in the Chapel

Bible Hour: Eric & Brandy Nash, Alex Seagraves, Luke Brown, Chayten Casaus, Reagan Qualls, Madelyn True, Adley Elkins, Dakota Hudgins “Share” Boy Shares Lunch Hungry Hound Pantry Item: Pork & Beans

Just Married! Congratulations to Brock &

Rachel McWhorter (formerly Rachel Lancaster) who were recently married. Rachel is the daughter of Steve & Deana

Lancaster and the granddaughter of Sarah Tiller.

…We rejoice with Flora

Pyburn, a Tulipwood

resident, who was baptized

October 25, 2017 by Bryan

McAlister.

AREA EVENTS...You are invited to Friends & Family Day at the Clearview Church of Christ November 12, 2017. Speaker: Mickey Mathis from The Five Points Church of Christ.

Prayer Request from the Jail Ministry: Robert Joseph Myers has requested prayers for his family as they deal with health problems.