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October 19, 2011 Volume XXXI - Number 41

SHARING

HEAVEN

IN 2011

“I Hope You Know”

“Whatever things are lovely...meditate (constantly

contemplate) on these things” (Philippians 4:8). The challenge for every Christian is to sort through the confusion of the world and settle the mind back on the clarity of the Lord Jesus Christ. If we are being honest, there is a lot of “stuff” to sort through in the world and take in from time to time, which can simply wear on our hearts and our minds the point of being discouraged so much so that we just want to give up and not go on anymore. We are citizens of heaven, “pilgrims” as scripture and song both speak (Philippians 3:17-21). Even though the enticements of the world can clutter our minds, God still wants His children to see this world as His, and find the lovely things in this world for our good and for our benefit. The first of Paul’s words to his beloved brethren seem to highlight those things which are morally excellent, things which ought to be constants in the life of God’s people. The other words are words which occur few times in scripture. In fact Paul uses this word, lovely, for the only occurrence in the NT scriptures. His challenge in short, find something, anything (even if it’s just one thing, useful and good) within the world around you and find a way to see something, anything, lovely, good, useful, thankful, from that moment, and praise God for it! How often do we miss the point? How often do we comment on what was overlooked, left out, or forgotten in light of what was seen, included, and remembered? How often do we tell others what was not done, not said, not offered instead of what was supported, was spoken, and was supplied? How often do our eyes, our minds, fail to find the lovely in light of what we think is all there is to see - the negative?

coming was to do nothing more than take a flask of “very costly oil” and pour it on the head of Jesus. She was criticized for what she did by those who witnessed her actions. Yet our Lord’s eyes saw her in a way she needed to be seen, in a way we ought to train our eyes to see. Our Lord’s eyes saw the “lovely” when He said, “Let her alone…she has done what she could” (Mark 14:8). It was within this woman’s ability at this place and time to anoint her Savior’s head with oil. There were plenty who saw this woman for what she wasn’t; what she couldn’t, and what she didn’t do. But it was Jesus who saw through everything she wasn’t and what she was in that moment: willing. The Lord is still waiting for some today to stand and do what they are able to do. Here’s a hint, He won’t wait forever. This woman wanted to serve Jesus; she had no other motive than to be near Him and do for Him what she could. You and I need to open our eyes to what is around us to see through the clutter of criticism, and find something that is worth telling our friends and neighbors. I hope you know, the next time you are tempted to point out what was missing, pause and see if you have managed to find the “lovely” part of what you are seeing, and try sharing that message. It’s what our Lord did.

There was a woman who came to Jesus just before He would be betrayed and taken unlawfully in the night by Roman soldiers to Jewish authorities. Her purpose in

…Congratulations to Blane Wright and

John Mark Thigpen for representing the Senior Class in the 2011

Homecoming activities.

Miles Newsom, the son of Tommie &

Glenda Newsom, is at Fort Benning, Georgia for Basic Training. He will be

there until December. We wish him all the best during these next few

weeks.

Greetings From Marshall, Texas:

We had a great VBS Super Saturday ! There are many fires

around us and the smoke has been terrible. The ones close to us have

been put out !

Doug & Maxine Shepherd

The Family of Jimmy Horner writes: “Thank you so much for the cards, calls, prayers, and words of kindness during the sickness and death of our loved

one. Your thoughtfulness means so much to our family.” Lois Sanders writes: “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you so much for all of your prayers, phone calls, and kind thoughts while I was in the hospital & nursing home recuperating from my broken hip. I am at home now and doing well. You are always in my prayers. Yours in Christ…” Mary Hill Horner writes: “I would like to thank everyone for the birthday cards I received. Due to a broken hip, I will be with my daughter until spring. Her address is : 5920 Abbott Drive, Nashville, TN. 37211 J.B. & Carolyn Brown & Family write: “We appreciate all the acts of kindness shown to us during Mother’s death. Thank you for the phone calls, visits, food and cards. Thank you for the wonderful meal after the

funeral. We are blessed to be part of a caring church. With Christian Love…” Sammye Elrod writes: “Thank you for each kind and thoughtful birthday remembrance. My sincerest appreciation…” Jenelle Clay writes: “When my daughter, Collene, was told of your generous gift, she texted me the following: “Wow, wow, wow !!! Awesome !” All the support has proven humanity is not lost. What a blessing to be part of a congregation lead by the Spirit of God. Thank you so much for the gift as well as the gift of knowing of the goodness of God’s people. Very Respectfully…” * Collene Jeter and her two children lost their home during the recent wildfires in Bastrop County, Texas.

OUR JR. HIGH PRAYER…. Breakfast continues to be a great time of fellowship and prayer! We had a huge crowd on hand this past Thursday morning and all benefited from a brief time of prayer to kick off the school day! We also had our final 5th Quarter of the football season Friday night! After a thrilling game, we loaded up for a haunted hayride through Hickman County! It was an awesome night and I’m so thankful that we had that opportunity. I’d like to say a special thank you to Mike Goodpasture and Troy Bates for heading up our hayride department and making this such a great night! Our 5th Quarters will pick back up once the basketball season has

kicked off, so be looking for the details soon! TRUNK-OR-TREAT IS COMING UP ON OCTOBER 31ST…. This will be our second year for Trunk-or-Treat and we are hoping for another huge turnout. Anyone wanting to decorate their trunk and pass out candy needs to be set up in the back parking lot and ready to go around 6pm. We will also have hotdogs and drinks for everyone who stops by. This is open to everyone in our community, so spread the word and encourage people to stop by! It’s bound to be an awesome night! FRIGHT NIGHT 2011 WILL BE COMING UP ON….

Thursday, Oct. 27th! The bus will pull out at 6p and should be back around 9:30p. The cost for Fright Night will be $20. Make sure you eat before we leave. We will have the opportunity to see 3 haunted attractions on this night, so invite a friend and get ready for an unforgettable night! A SIGN-UP LIST HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE LOBBY FOR…. anyone who wishes to host the Lighthouse. We have over 30 kids nearly every Wednesday night for the Lighthouse and have been averaging over 40 in Bible class. If you wish to host, all you need to do is be in the Lighthouse from 5-7p and provide a meal for 30-35 kids. If you cannot be at the Lighthouse on the night you wish to host but still would like to provide the meal, you can do that as well. This is a great ministry, the more we have involved, the more success we can have! WE ARE HAVING A FIRESIDE THIS SUNDAY NIGHT…. hosted by the Qualls. The bus pulls out after service and will be back around 9p! Light the Way-Chris

COMING SOON...

-Oct. 20

Sr. High Prayer

Breakfast 7:10a

-Oct. 23

Fireside 7-9p

Wednesday October 19

The Elkins 5-8p

Wednesday October 126

The Goodpastures 5-8p

SUNDAY’S CONTRIBUTION $ 10,283.99

$ BUDGET -$ 12,724.00

Sunday School - $ 118.68

News & Events :

...Mission Committee Meeting

October 30th at 4:44 in the conference room. ...Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat Centerville Church parking lot !

The following are recovering from surgery or dealing with an illness: Margie Willis, Lee Loveless, Jamie S t o l t z , Ka t hy L a w h o n , K o l b y Westmoreland, Janie Warren, Tony

Johnston, Sue Fox, George Church, Jonathan Arnold, Easton Tanner, Alfred Williams, Beverly Grimes, Danny Galey, Don Luther, McKamey Manor, Katie Lane Jones, Patsy Davidson, Wanda Armstrong, Debbie Mencer, Alisa Harrington.

Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Nicus Loveless, Elsie Mathis, Mo z i ne At k i ns on , Ma t t i e L ou Weatherspoon, Roger Livengood, Thelma Chessor, Thelma Deitmen, Lillian Bradford, Henry Bradford, Elizabeth Coble, Ida Mable Gerard, Lois Masters. Hickman County Nursing Home: Jean Davidson, Marie Lawhon, Brown Breece.

...Jonathan Arnold, the son of Charles Arnold and Anita Armstrong, grandson of Bobby & Mary Katherine Bates, had surgery Tuesday, October 18th, at Vanderbilt Hospital. ...Regina Elkins is recovering from foot surgery. ...Mozine Atkinson is improving from shingles and visitors are welcome. ...Sue England, sister of Faye Dotson, is in Dickson Horizon Medical Center. ...Billy Jean Tidwell, employee of the Life Care Center, had surgery Monday,

October 17th, at Baptist Hospital. ...Sherry Galey will have back surgery on October 24th at Maury Regional Hospital. ...Joyce Brewer, grandmother of Ben Lampley, is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery at Centennial Hospital. ...Betty Lampley is recovering from thyroid surgery.

...Youth Rally at the Totty’s Bend Church of Christ, October 22, 2011. Speaker: Chris Malone 10:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M. Lunch will be provided. ...You are Invited to hear Larry Spicer speak at New Bethel Church of Christ, October 23, 2011. Bible Study : 10:30 A.M. Worship : 11:00 A.M. Evening service: 7:30 P.M. Meal following the morning service. ...You are invited to : The View From the Mountain Top, November 6-9, 2011. Speaker; Ralph Walker of Tampa, Fl. Jackson Heights Church of Christ, 1200 Nashville Hwy. Columbia, TN 38401.

You are invited to a

baby shower for Mendy McAl ister at the

Outreach Center on October 23rd from

1:00—3:00. Mendy is registered at Target. It’s a girl !!!!

Ellis Maddox

1927—2011

We express our sympathy to the family of Ellis Maddox who passed away. He was a member of the Centerville Church of Christ for many years. He was a faithful assistant in counting the weekly contribution for many years and was Volunteer of the Year in 2005.

...We express our sympathy to the family of Carlene Martin of the Shipps Bend community who passed away. She attended the Centerville Church of Christ several years ago. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Joyce Primm who passed away. She was the sister-in-law of Wayne & Carolyn Chessor. ...We express our sympathy to the family of Hazel Riley who passed away. She was the sister of Reda Springer and the aunt of Mitzi Williams and Michelle Rochelle.

...a Memorial has been given to the

Framing The Future Fund in memory of Sue Jenkins by Sue Bentley. ...a Memorial has been given to the Camp Meribah Scholarship Fund in memory of Bea Bates by Doug & Billie Sue True.

...We rejoice with Paul Buchannan who was baptized on Sunday, October 16th. ...We rejoice with Alvena Hudspeth, 91 year old resident of Tulipwood, who was baptized on Sunday, October 16th.

Galatians 3:27 “For as many of you as

have been baptized into Christ have put on

Christ.”

Betty Litton responded on Sunday and requests your prayers as she strives to live a Christian life. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

Reva Moss

1943-2011

Reva Moss passed away on Monday, October 17th, after a long battle with cancer. She felt as the Psalmist wrote “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”

Psalms 122:1

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Prayer Week of October 23

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S.E.W. S.E.D. Brandon McCauley Larry Lawhon

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READ SCRIPTURE

October 23 - Patrick Allen October 30 - Wayne Qualls

Our Elders

Bobby Bates Bill Davis Lonnie Gilliam

Mike Goodpasture Bill McDonald

Alfred Williams Wayne Qualls

Operation Santa Claus

If anyone would like to take a

child’s name or make a

donation to Operation Santa

Claus please see Becky Coleman

or contact her at :

729-3391 ext. 2248 or 729-

0430. Names will be available

until after Thanksgiving.