Newsletter of the Central Christian Church                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

  

Dave's Corner

COPIED

Now this is the Living Bible: 

His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college.

He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college.

Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative church. They want to develop a ministry to the students but are not sure how to go about it.

One day Bill decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and so Bill starts down

the aisle looking for a seat.

The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat. By now, people are really looking a bit uncomfortable,

but no one says anything. 

Bill gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right

on the carpet.  

By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is thick.

About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the church, a deacon is slowly making his

way toward Bill.

Now the deacon is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair, and a Three-piece suit. A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, very courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this boy, everyone is saying to themselves that you can't blame him for what he's going to do.

How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on the floor?

It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy.

The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man's cane. All eyes are focused on him. You can't even hear anyone breathing.. The minister can't even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has to do.

And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Bill and worships with him so he won't be alone.

Everyone chokes up with emotion.

When the minister gains control, he says, 'What I'm about to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget.'

'Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some people will ever read!' I asked the Lord to bless you As I prayed for you today. To guide you and protect you As you go along your way....

His love is always with you, His promises are true and when we give Him all our cares, you know He will see

us through.
Dave Zeigler

Minister

 

Do Hard Things

 

At TCTC this year, the question came to me and others...what expectations do we have of our teenagers? And are they too low? After all, consider Paul's advice to Timothy to be an example. Consider Gideon. Consider Daniel. Consider Joseph. Not long after, I came across the recently published book by the Alex & Brett Harris entitled "Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations." As if God knew!...or planned it all along. I will be taking the Sr. High on a journey through this idea in March during the Bible Study Hour at 10am. Do you want more for your child than to simply not do drugs? Or stay out of any other trouble? You can expect more if you give them a vision. I invite you to make this time a priority in the next month. God can and will do great things through our youth. His expectations for them are much bolder than we could ever imagine – and NOW is the time, not later.

 Don't miss other opportunities in March. The Sr. High are invited to attend the Johnson Bible College Spring Retreat, Friday March 27 thru Sunday, March 29. Cost is $35. See Andrew Shadel for more information. Youth Sunday is also March 29. The story of Joseph will be told through the eyes of our children. You are invited! You will be blessed.

Encouraged in Christ,

Wendy Martinie

 March Communion Trays

Stephen & Rita Atherton

 

March Communion Meditation

 

1	Dave Zeigler
8	Ken Oosting
15	Chris Belsky
22	Robert Petty
29	Michael Oldham

 

March Communion to Shut-ins

Dennis Satterfield

 

March Baptism Assistance

Ray & Debbie Corey

 

 March Birthdays

1	Lisa Thurman
	Brandy Hancock
2	Linda Soper
	Lucy Adamson
7	Linda Haley
	Cay McShurley
10	Joshua Hunt
13	Helen Coble
16	Jamie Turnbo
21	Hayden Morton
25	Frances Stutts
27	Larry Mullins
	Annette Salazar
28	Teresa Boyett

 

Debbie Hill is back-up for anyone that cannot serve on their date and for any extra dates. If you are scheduled to be in the nursery, it is VERY IMPORTANT to be in the nursery at least 15 minutes prior to assigned time. Thank you. 

If you are willing to volunteer for Toddler's class during worship hour, please see or call Liz Satterfield at 381-0248.  

	March Toddler Worship Hour
1	Liz Satterfield & Ivana Capps
8	Stacey Pride & Tayler Hunt
15	Liz Satterfield & Cara Blade
22	Amy Barnhill & Hope Coble
29	Liz Satterfield (Youth Sunday)
	March Nursery Worship Hour
1	Kathy Jenkins & Cara Blade
8	Chaz Lindsey & Amanda Hill
15	Heidi Hunt & Debra Corey
22	Amber Bair & Leann Schwarts
29	Rita Atherton & Karen Watson
	March  Nursery Bible Study Hour Volunteers
1	Dera Shadel & Jordan Carter
8	Dera Shadel & Helen Coble
15	Dera Shadel &  Stacey Pride
22	Dera Shadel & Toni Stephenson
29	Youth Program  -  Debbie Hill
	March Nursery – Wednesday night
4	Dera Shadel
11	Dera Shadel
18	Ledena Survanat
25	Brian & the Boys

March Front Door Greeters

1	Marjorie Burns & Liz Satterfield
8	Donna Howington & Nancy Mullins
15	Faye & Lisa Thurman
22	Diana Ross & Margaret Bell
29	Lori Stevers & Rita Atherton

 

March Front Parking Lot Attendance

1	Robert Petty & Dave Capraro
8	Sam Stephenson &  Frank Hancock
15	Jack Gryglewski & Jim Edlin
22	Chris Belsky & Frank Hancock
29	Steve Atherton & Ken Belsky

 

March Information Booth

1	Kathy Blade
8	Catherine Whitwell
15	Amber Bair
22	Selena Hancock
29	Cay McShurley

 

Attendance January 25 February

25	201
1	212
8	202
15	190
22	210

 

March Schedule for Weekly Key Duty (Call the church office on Monday the week you are scheduled)

3/2 – 3/8	Brian Hunt
3/9 – 2/15	Dennis Satterfield
3/16 – 3/22	Sam Stephenson
3/23 – 3/29	Ray Corey

 

 

March Bakery Goods & Juice

1	Ruth Deatley
8	Mary Criger
15	Rita Atherton
22	Charlotte Belsky
29	Dave & Brenda Capraro

 

 

March Cookie Response Team

1	Stephen & Teresa Boyett
8	Billy Joe & Sandra Smith
15	Toni Stevenson & Amber Bair
22	Stephen & Rita Atherton
29	Frank & Selena Hancock

 

SCRAP BOOKING

 

Hello Everyone,

     Have you ever wanted to put those photos to good use, get organized or just find the time to do scrap booking?

     Well now is the chance.  The second Friday of each month at 6:30 P.M. we will have the church open for those who want to come. 

     Bring a light snack to share, a friend and your pictures and supplies.  It is a great time of fellowship and fun.   

Please RSVP so I know how many chairs to set up.! 

Holly- Home- 388-4277

Cell- 797-4277 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Member Ken Oosting does a daily, two minute, inspirational radio program on Bott Radio which is 1160 AM.  This is a 50,000 watt Christian talk and news station heard throughout this area.  There is a different program each week and it appears at various times during the day.   

Weekly Prayer List Policy 

Names submitted to be placed on the weekly Prayer List shall remain on the list for one week unless the requestor calls those in charge of the list to keep the name on the list. Special exceptions can be arranged with those responsible for maintaining the

Prayer List. 

Approved by the Central Christian Church Board of Directors on February 2, 2009. 

REMEMBER TO:  Turn your clock ahead one hour March 7 before you go to bed. 

PLEASE!!!!

The Benevolence Committee needs your help.  We have limited funds in the budget to assist people in need.  Therefore, we are having a SILENT AUCTION in order to raise funds.  We NEED your donated items.  Mostly new, not trash. 

COMMUNION SERVERS FOR MARCH
1-Mar		15-Mar		29-Mar
Mylen Coble		Mylen Coble		Mylen Coble
Billy-Joe Smith		Billy-Joe Smith		Billy-Joe Smith
Ryan Curry		Frank Hancock		Ryan Curry
Bruce Mcshurley		Sam Stephenson		Bruce Mcshurley
Nathan Staggs		Nathan Staggs		Nathan Staggs
Dennis Satterfield		Larry Mullins		Dennis Satterfield
Jamie Turnbo		Jaime Turnbo		Jamie Turnbo
Colton Turnbo		Colton Turnbo		Colton Turnbo
Frank Hancock		Bruce Mcshurley		Frank Hancock
Dean Lindsey		Dean Lindsey		Dean Lindsey
Ray Corey		Dennis Satterfield		Ray Corey
Bob Watson		Dave Capraro		Bob Watson
8-Mar		22-Mar
Steve Atherton		Ken Belsky
Jim Curry		Jim Curry
Jim Trenery		Ryan Curry
Jim Edlin		Mike Oldham
Andrew Shadel		Jack Gryglewski
Larry Deatley		Bob Watson
Mike Oldham		Billy-Joe Smith
Al McKenna		Jim Edlin
Jason Kyle		Jim Trenery
Jack Gryglewski		Charles Soper
Dave Capraro		Ray Corey
Ken Belsky		Robert Haley

 

 BIOGRAPHY

In 1999, the Southern Gospel Music world was changed forever when the Cathedral Quartet announced their farewell tour. After 39 years, George Younce and Glen Payne were finally ready to retire the Cathedral name forever.

After much prayer and consideration, Roger Bennett and Scott Fowler decided to take the Cathedral legacy forward by forming a new quartet. Legacy Five took the stage in January of 2000 and their music has been received with the same kind of enthusiasm as the Cathedrals in the beginning of their reign.

Scott commented about the early years, "We had no idea how Legacy Five would be received by the people, but we really believed that God would bless our efforts... and He certainly has!" The first version of the group featured a young tenor named Josh Cobb and four other men who have remained together since the beginning. Scott Fowler moved from baritone to take the lead position while Scott Howard filled the baritone slot. Singing bass is newcomer Glenn Dustin and, until his death in March of 2007, Roger Bennett led the group as pianist and master of ceremonies.

In that first year, the group recorded their first project titled "Strong in the Strength" which garnered a Favorite Album of the Year nomination. The group's first single release from that album titled "I Stand Redeemed" was also nominated for Song of the Year and reached number two on the radio charts. Tenor Josh Cobb won the Horizon Individual award and Roger Bennett was voted the Favorite Pianist. Legacy Five was obviously off to a very successful start. 

Josh left the group in the fall of 2000 and tenor Tony Jarman was selected to fill the position. Over the next three years, the group continued to prosper as they received numerous other award nominations and released several top ten radio singles. They recorded a series of "Heritage" albums featuring hymns and gospel classics, as well as, the highly acclaimed project titled "Heroes of the Faith" in tribute to the late Glen Payne.

Following in the footsteps of their mentors, Roger and Scott then took the group overseas to record another well-received album with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The "London" project was nominated for Favorite Album of the Year and it produced their first number one radio single titled "I Found Grace."

Tony Jarman left the group in the spring of 2004 and tenor Frank Seamans came on board to replace him. Scott Fowler and Frank were old friends, having traveled together some fifteen years prior in another group called The Sound. This seemed to make for a new on-stage chemistry that was immediately embraced by the Legacy Five family. In the same year, Roger returned to the road after receiving his first bone marrow transplant.

The group all but swept the Singing News Fan Awards that year, winning the Favorite Group, as well as Favorite Pianist, Favorite Baritone and Favorite Bass. They also launched their highly successful Celebration events, bringing together gospel music's finest artists and some 2500 Legacy Five fans to the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN, for the Memorial Day weekend.

Legacy Five followed those accomplishments up with more of the same success, releasing the well-received recording "Monuments," as well as a live video recorded at the National Quartet Convention. Newcomer Frank Seamans was voted the Horizon Individual for 2005 and the group was nominated in several categories for 2006.

While leader Roger Bennett faced a recurrence of leukemia, Legacy Five pressed on, utilizing the talents of longtime friend, Tim Parton, to fill in for Roger at the piano. Over the next two years, the group released two more specialized recordings... the theme-oriented "A Little Taste of Heaven" and "A Cappella," both produced by Tim Parton. They also expanded the Celebration franchise to include the Labor Day weekend for 2006, both events attracting sell-out crowds.

Roger's health rallied after the second bone marrow transplant and the group recorded the "Live in Music City" DVD and CD at their Memorial Day Celebration 2006. From that same weekend, they released the "Friday Night Favorites" DVD and CD featuring requests and favorites from past recordings. Shortly after those tapings, Roger suffered another recurrence of leukemia and was scheduled for a third bone marrow transplant at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX for October of 2006.

While Roger continued his valiant battle with cancer, the group called on Tim Parton once again to fill in. They recorded another brand new CD produced by Tim titled "Know So Salvation" and began work on their first ever Christmas CD. Roger's health took a sudden turn for the worse in the beginning of 2007, and he passed away on March 17th. His funeral service was held at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, TN with hundreds of gospel music artists and fans in attendance to honor Roger's memory. 

In the following days, Scott Fowler asked Tim Parton to join the group permanently and he graciously accepted the position. Tim commented that "there will never be another Roger Bennett... but I'm honored to have the opportunity to follow Roger at the piano for Legacy Five."

Obviously, this is a new chapter for the group, but God is still blessing their efforts as they continue to fulfill their calling. The Christmas project titled "A Little Christmas" and the "Know So Salvation" CD have just been released to raving reviews and the group was once again nominated for several awards at the 2007 National Quartet Convention. Scott Fowler was voted as Favorite Lead Singer and Glenn Dustin garnered the Favorite Bass Singer award for the second time. The "Live in Music City" project was voted Favorite Album of the Year and Roger Bennett was posthumously awarded the Favorite Pianist for the 12th consecutive year. Roger will certainly be missed, but his music and influence will always be an important part of Legacy Five.

Scott Fowler has held the group together through some major challenges, but he recognizes it is the blessing of God that has sustained them... and he prays that God will continue to bless their efforts as they continue to press forward.