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CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427 -Postmaster-Send Address changes to Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville 37033-1427, Periodicals Postage Paid Centerville, TN 37033 October 7, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 38 “I Hope You Know” I Surrender All There came a time during the days of Samuel that the nation of Israel sent up a collective cry, give “us a king to judge us like all the nations” (I Samuel 8:6). Saul would be the first king. Saul was not looking to be king, but from all reports, Saul looked like a king; head and shoulders above all others. When Samuel met Saul, it was “… that God gave him another heart; and all those signs came to pass that day” (I Samuel 10:9). Saul truly wanted to do the will of God and become what God had planned for a king to be, a source of guidance and godliness for the people of Israel. But Saul departed from God, due to an offense to God disguised as an act of devotion (I Sam 13&15). Saul was to wait for Samuel to offer a sacrifice to God and Saul did not wait. He was to destroy a nation that threatened Israel, and take nothing, Saul destroyed the nation and brought back the spoils of war. Saul was self reliant, a most detestable attribute of any man, but especially of a leader. Saul did in essence what he knew God wanted, but not in expectation of what was wanted. Saul was not a man after the heart of God. It would be David who would be anointed as king to succeed Saul, but the manner in which God would have Samuel choose David is most unique and most telling. It’s in the selection of David as king that God would teach us one of the greatest lessons, that we are not to judge based upon appearance or the outward man, but we serve a God who does not see as man sees. When man looks at the image of a person, God looks to their inner man, the heart and He sees everything (I Samuel 16:7). David was chiefly concerned in delighting the heart of God. Yet you and I both know David was by no means a flawless man. He was not allowed to build the temple for the Lord, because there was too much blood on his hands (I Chronicles 28:3). David defiled a wife, deceived a husband, and destroyed a family. David was a wreck of a human being (Psalm 51), and the Holy Spirit said, when God needed a leader, He raised up David, “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22). What made the difference between these two kings? When we compare the lives of Saul and David, especially the sins of Saul and David, and we just lay them down side by side, we’re struck at what seems to be such a distinction between their actions, but such a difference in God’s dealing with each of these men. Saul offered a sacrifice when he shouldn’t have, and brought back some goats that were not his to keep…David ruined his life and the lives of so many others? How was he the man after God’s heart? “For godly sorrow works repentance, leading to salvation” (II Corinthians 7:10). You see Saul and David as two kings, not only opposite in their heart but in their humility. It was Saul’s arrogance that drove him away from God; but it was David’s anguish over his sin that drove him to beg, “Create in me a clean heart oh God and renew a bright spirit within in me. Cast me not from your presence, nor take your holy spirit from me” (Psalm 51). Can God raise up a leader in your heart and your home? Can He raise up a leader in your marriage and in your parenting? Can he raise up a leader in your workplace and community? Can He raise up a leader in your heart? I hope you know…He can… and He did, two thousand years ago, He raised up the leader for every heart, and crowned Him with glory and honor when He was seated at the right hand of the majesty on high. Jesus Christ is the leader we need for every heart.
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CENTERVILLE MESSENGER (096380) Free Upon Request-Published Weekly by Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville, TN 37033-1427
-Postmaster-Send Address changes to Centerville Church of Christ, 138 N. Central Ave., Centerville 37033-1427, Periodicals Postage Paid Centerville, TN 37033
October 7, 2015 Volume XXXV - Number 38
“I Hope You Know”
I Surrender All
There came a time during the days of Samuel that the nation of Israel sent up a collective cry, give “us a king to judge us like all the nations” (I Samuel 8:6). Saul would be the first king. Saul was not looking to be king, but from all reports, Saul looked like a king; head and shoulders above all others. When Samuel met Saul, it was “…that God gave him another heart; and all those signs came to
pass that day” (I Samuel 10:9). Saul truly wanted to do the will of God and become what God had planned for a king to be, a source of guidance and godliness for the people of Israel. But Saul departed from God, due to an offense to God disguised as an act of devotion (I Sam 13&15). Saul was to wait for Samuel to offer a sacrifice to God and Saul did not wait. He was to destroy a nation that threatened Israel, and take nothing, Saul destroyed the nation and brought back the spoils of war. Saul was self reliant, a most detestable attribute of any man, but especially of a leader. Saul did in essence what he knew God wanted, but not in expectation of what was wanted. Saul was not a man after the heart of God. It would be David who would be anointed as king to succeed Saul, but the manner in which God would have Samuel choose David is most unique and most telling. It’s in the selection of David as king that God would teach us one of the greatest lessons, that we are not to judge based upon appearance or the outward man, but we serve a God who does not see as man sees. When man looks at the image of a person, God looks to their inner man, the heart and He sees everything (I Samuel 16:7). David was chiefly concerned in delighting the heart of God. Yet you and I both know David was by no means a flawless man. He was not allowed to build the temple for the Lord, because there was too much blood on his hands (I Chronicles 28:3). David defiled a wife, deceived a husband, and destroyed a family. David was a wreck of a human being (Psalm 51), and the Holy Spirit said, when God needed a leader, He raised up David, “a man after God’s own heart” (Acts 13:22). What made the difference between these two kings?
When we compare the lives of Saul and David, especially the sins of Saul and David, and we just lay them down side by side, we’re struck at what seems to be such a distinction between their actions, but such a difference in God’s dealing with each of these men. Saul offered a sacrifice when he shouldn’t have, and brought back some goats that were not his to keep…David ruined his life and the lives of so many others? How was he the man after God’s heart? “For godly sorrow works repentance, leading to salvation” (II Corinthians 7:10). You see Saul and David as two kings, not only opposite in their heart but in their humility. It was Saul’s arrogance that drove him away from God; but it was David’s anguish over his sin that
drove him to beg, “Create in me a clean heart oh God and renew a bright spirit within in me. Cast me not from your presence, nor take your holy spirit from me” (Psalm 51). Can God raise up a leader in your heart and your home? Can He raise up a leader in your marriage and in your parenting? Can he raise up a leader in your workplace and community? Can He raise up a leader in your heart? I hope you know…He can…and He did, two thousand years ago, He raised up the leader for every heart, and crowned Him with glory and honor when He was seated at the right hand of the majesty on high. Jesus Christ is the leader we need for every heart.
Oct & Nov Timothy &
Tabitha
Classes
October 11
Junior High
Fireside 7:00-9:00
Case Martin &
Connor McAlister
October 14
Lighthouse
5:00-7:00
Luke Worsham
October 17
Sparks &
Intermediates
PUMPKIN
PATCH TRIP 11:00-4:00
October 18
Senior High
Fireside 7:00-9:00
Jeremy &
Meredith Qualls
October 20
Bible Study 6:00-7:00
Girls-Newsom’s
Guys-Dotson’s
Jr. & Sr. High
October 23-24
Spike’s
Spooktacular HCMS Fundraiser
October 25
Trunk Or
Treat 6:00
October 28
Lighthouse
5:00-7:00
Luke Brown
I Surrender All… Weekly Challenge:
Sunday Proverbs 19
Monday Proverbs 20
Tuesday Proverbs 21
Wednesday Proverbs 22
Thursday Proverbs 23
Friday Proverbs 24
Saturday Proverbs 19-24
October Calendar
...October 5-9 School System Fall Break
...October 7 Devotional In The Auditorium
...Oct. 11 Care Group 1 will meet at the Outreach Center following worship. ...October 18 Men’s Quarterly Business Meeting at 5 P.M. in the chapel. ...October 25 Trunk or Treat Following P.M Worship Service
Hot Dogs, Drinks, Popcorn, Candy
Session topics will include: Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse~ Confl ict Resolution~Suicide and Bullying~Grief~Drug, Alcohol and Gang Awareness Classes will occur weekly on Wednesday evenings from October 7th through November 11th, from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Centerville Church of Christ Outreach Center. A brief devotional and a light meal will be provided at the beginning of each class. On Wednesday, November 18th, a class completion dinner will be hosted with available presenters attending for feedback, questions and further guidance. There is still room available. Call 931-729-4201 if you are interested in attending these sessions.
Child Safety 2015 and beyond….
Free Public Education Event Hosted by: Centerville Church of
Christ, Community Outreach Ministry
In partnership with ...
FALL BREAK! I hope that whatever you find
yourself doing, you are enjoying your break from school and are being reenergized! Once
Fall Break is over, we have a packed calendar for October. From Firesides, Bible Studies and
Lighthouses to Timothy & Tabitha Classes, A
Sparks & Intermediates Trip, Trunk or Treat, and a huge 5th Quarter Hayride & Cajun Boil
to end the month. Be sure you are involved in everything you can, especially and most
importantly our times of worship. Invite your friends to join us for it all!
A SERVANT PROJECT ADDITION TO
THE CALENDAR… This Thursday we will be cleaning out the Hope House and some other
areas for our servant project. We have a possible opportunity for our Hope House to be
used in a community outreach, and we want
to get it ready as well as some other areas that need some attention. This is not on the
calendar, but an added event. We will start at 10:00 and end up around 1:00 or 2:00. Be
sure to bring some money for lunch and wear some clothes to get dirty in.
I WAS BLESSED TO SPEND A FEW
DAYS last week at the Ministering 2 Youth Conference in Chattanooga. I was with
several youth ministers from across the country and heard some dynamic lessons from
David Shannon, Keith Parker, Chuck Morris,
Philip Jenkins, Lonnie Jones, and JD Schwartz, just to name a few. The theme for the time
together was from Luke 10 and the challenge that is laid before us. As Jesus sent out these
disciples, he charged them with several things
to be prepared for. Jesus told them, the harvest is great and the laborers are few, so
pray for more laborers. He warned them they are being sent out among wolves. Jesus told
them not to worry about anything along the way, God will provide. He also told them
some will not receive the gospel, but continue
to proclaim it! Our tasks have not changed, the harvest is still plentiful and it is not easy.
There are frustrations, challenges, and “me” attitudes to contend with, but the task does
not change. May we never grow weary in
doing good, Galatians 6:9. Let us continue busy spreading God’s word and continue to
always seek no other way but to… follow His path, -Craig
CONTRIBUTION $ 12,893.80
BUDGET $ 12,651.oo
Camp Meribah $ 215.50
Home: Fronia Nash, Georgia Moss, Alvitea Sunder, Martha Jo Wallace, Willie B. Coates, Sammye Elrod, Charles Minick, Edward Loveless, Margaret McCord, Dorothy Easley, J.W. & Sue Roder, Troy Parks.
Nursing Home Residents: Life Care Center: Helen Hudgins, Lorraine Loveless, Stephen Church, Christine Sawyer, Norma Nicks, Larry Talley, Nellie Kalosis, Lucy Noles, Stella Greer, Elsie Mathis, Thelma Chessor Dickson Nursing Home: James Clifton Thornton Hickman County Nursing Home: Eltie Davis, Lula Mae Gilliam Dickson Health and Rehab.: Ewen Sullivan Perry County Nursing Home: Lucille Talley
Please Pray For:
...Paul Litton is in Centennial Hospital due to his hip being out of place. He will have surgery either Tuesday or Wednesday. ...Zack Hutchens is recovering from back surgery. ...Elmo Chessor is in St. Thomas West recovering from surgery for a broken hip. ...Margaret McCord is recovering at home. …Avery Shipman is in Atlanta for therapy. ...Henrietta Rochelle received a good report from a scan last week. ...Gabriel Roberson should return home this week. ...Floyd Powell is in NHC in Columbia for rehab. ...Carolyn Stoltz is doing well following her procedure last week. ...Martha Loveless will be having shoulder surgery in the coming days.
...Helen Hicks, niece of Guy & Janet Barber, will be taking treatments for cancer in the coming days. ...Leslie Morrow, co-worker of Jana Wright, is recovering from surgery at Maury Regional Hospital. ...Kari Galey Pitts is having back problems and severe migraine headaches.
Sympathy
...We express our sympathy to the
family of Velma Dunn who passed away. She was the aunt of Alisa Harrington.
Area Events
...Ladies’ Day at the White Bluff Church of Christ October 24, 2015. Topic: “Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates, You Never Know What You’re Going To Get.” Guest Speaker: Cynthia Guy Registration and continental Breakfast at 8:30 A.M. Luncheon at 11:30 A.M.
Memorials
...a Memorial has been given to the Centerville Church of Christ Day School in memory of Margie Eugene Blocker by Barry, Melissa & Ashley Shelton.
Baptism ...We rejoice with Dwight England who was baptized in Duck River on October 1, 2015 by Bill McDonald.
Dwight attends the Fairfield
Church of Christ.
All Committee Chairmen !
All Committee Chairmen, Please pick-up an event schedule form in the lobby and return it to the office by November 9,
2015. The 2016 calendar is set to be completed by December 2, 2015. We deeply appreciate your help in coordinating our events for the year and anticipate 2016 being a great year for the Centerville Church of Christ !
A Baby Boy ! Congratulations to Jeffery & Elizabeth Peebles on the birth of a son, Connor Scott Peebles. Connor was
born September 25, 2015. He weighed 7 lbs. and is 19 1/2 inches long. He is the grandson of Jerrie Wayne and Terri Barber, great-grandson of Jerry & Gayle Barber and the great-great grandson of Annette Barber.
Recently Married ! Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Dorton (Formerly Kristina Buell) who were
married October 3, 2015 in East Tennessee. Kyle is the son of Marvin & Glenda Dorton.
Please Remember in Your Prayers….
Thank You...
Thanks to everyone who helped make the September Series a great success. Those who prepared food, set
-up tables and chairs and helped clean up each week. Your help is greatly appreciated !
Volleyball Champs !
Congratulations to the HCMS Lady Dawgs Volleyball Team for winning the District Championship September
28, 2015 ! The team is coached by Christie Carter.
“Listen to counsel and receive instruction.
That you may be wise in your latter days.”
Proverbs 19:20
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