Newsletter of the Central Christian

May                                                                                                      2009                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

DAVE'S CORNER 

A REALLY GREAT STORY...  copied

One day, when I was a freshman in high school,   I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school.
His name was Kyle.  It looked like he was carrying all of his books.  I thought to myself, 'Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday?  He must really be

a nerd.'  I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friend's tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.  As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt.
 His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.  My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye.  As I handed him his glasses, I said, 'Those guys are jerks..'  They really should get lives.    
  He looked at me and said, 'Hey thanks!'  There was a big smile on his face.   It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.  I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived.  As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before.  He said he had gone to private school before now.  I would have never hung out with a private school kid before.  We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.   He turned out to be a pretty cool kid.   I asked him if he wanted to play a little football  with my friend .  ‘ He said yes.  We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my  friends thought the same of him.  Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again.  I stopped him and said, 'Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!   'He just laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.  When we were seniors we began to think about college.   Kyle decided on Georgetown and I was going to Duke.  I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never   be a problem.  He was going to be a doctor and I was going for business on a football scholarship.   Kyle was valedictorian of our class.   I teased him all the time about being a nerd.  He had to prepare a speech for graduation.
I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak  Graduation day, I saw Kyle.  He looked great.  He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school.  He filled out and actually looked good in glasses.  He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him.  Boy, sometimes I was jealous!  Today was one of those days.   I could see that he was nervous about his speech.  So, I smacked him on the back and said, 'Hey, big guy, you'll be great!'   He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled.   ' Thanks,' he said.  As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began   'Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years.  Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach....but mostly your friends... I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them.   I am going to tell you a story.'   I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the  first day we met.  He had planned to kill himself over the weekend.  He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home.   He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. 'Thankfully, I was saved.  My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.'  I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment.  I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile.   Not until that moment did I realize it's depth.  Never   underestimate the power of your actions..   With one small gesture you can change a person's life.    For better or for worse.  God puts us all in each others lives to impact one another in some way.  Look for God in others.  'Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.'   There is no beginning or end.. Yesterday is history.  Tomorrow is a mystery.  Today is a gift.  

Just One Hour

What difference can an hour make? More than you might know. By showing up earlier to church on Sunday, for Bible Study at 10am, you get 52 hours of Bible and fellowship in a year. This is especially important for our children and teens. Every Sunday, we have teachers who prepare to share God's word with our children – from the babies to the college students. Do you know we're in a battle for their hearts and minds? They are exposed to the world for countless hours a week. Do you know we fight for their very souls? This is not a battle our enemy takes lightly. As a parent, choose to redeem this time and make this time a priority. We take seriously our opportunity to teach our kids how to have a relationship with God and to be strong in His word so that they might live a life courageous for Christ. Bible Study on Sunday morning is a HUGE part of that!  Will you come this Sunday? It's just one hour.

See you then,

Wendy Martinie

I'll be there

 

May Communion Trays

Dave & Brenda Capraro

If you are willing to help prepare communion trays for our worship service please call Kathy Zeigler at 388-6522.

 

May Communion Meditation

3	Dave Capraro
10	Mike Oldham
17	Jim Curry
24	Bob Watson
31	Jim Trenery

 

May Communion to Shut-ins

Jonathan Tabb

 

May Baptism Assistance

Curt & Debbie Gross

 

May Birthdays

4	Cheyanne Kyle
6	Orville Lindsey
	Emily Cramton
7	Robert Haley
	Tim Hill
	Eddie Martinie
8	Jacob Briggs (Cartwright)
10	Jim Curry
12	Debbie Hill
	Nikeesha Logan
16	Judy Zeigler
18	Kathy Blade
20	Dennis Satterfield
26	Amanda Hill
27	Dona Rose
	Tabitha Petty
	Cameron Stever
28	Stefani Rauschenberger
30	Christopher Hedgcoth
	ANNIVERSARIES
3	Brian & Heidi Hunt
9	Eddie & Wendy Martinie
18	Jamie & Angie Turnbo
	Rick & Shawna Stever
21	Dave & Kathy Zeigler
23	Christina & Tom Lunn
24	Jack & Wanda Allen
25	J. O. & Faye Thurman
30	Jim & Myra Curry
	Jonathan & Holly Tabb
	Jason & Cheri Kyle

 

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.  

	May   Nursery Bible Study Hour Volunteers
3	Dera Shadel & Paula Lindsey
10	Dera  Shadel & Stacey Pride
17	Dera & Helen Coble
24	Dera Shadel & Heidi Hunt
31	Rita Atherton & Toni Stephenson
	May Nursery Worship Hour
3	Amber Bair & Chaz Lindsey
10	Jordan Carter & Kathy Blade
17	Debra Corey & Amanda Hill
24	Leann Schwartz & Debbie Hill
31	Celestino & Yorling Rodas
	May Toddler Worship Hour
3	Liz Satterfield & Ivana Capps
10	Heidi Hunt & Hope Coble
17	Paula Nickerson & Tayler
24	Amy Barnhill & Cara Blade
31	Liz Satterfield & Chelsea Lindsey
	May  Nursery – Wednesday night
6	Debbie Hill
13	Debbie Hill
20	Debbie Hill
27	Wendy & the Girls

May Front Door Greeters

3	Brenda Capraro &   Cathy Simpkins
10	Marjorie Burns & Rita Atherton
17	Cay McShurley & Heidi Hunt
24	Stacey & Eli Pride
31	Cathertine Whitwell & Lori Stever

May Front Parking Lot Attendance

3	Sam Stephenson & Jim Edlin
10	Jack Gryglewski & Frank Hancock
17	Stephen Atherton & Chris Belsky
24	Ken Belsky & Bob Haley
31	Robert Petty & Dave Capraro

May Information Booth

3		Amber Bair
10		Debbie Hill
17		Lisa Thurman
24		Nancy Mullins
	31	Liz Satterfield

 

Attendance March 29 & April

29	168
5	210
12	307
19	187

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

5/4-5/10	Sam Stephenson
5/11-5/17	Ray Corey
5/18-5/24	Jon Tabb
5/25-5/31	Brian Hunt

 

May Bakery Goods & Juice

3	Mary Criger
10
17	Kathy Blade
24
31

 

May Cookie Response Team

5/4	Stephen & Teresa Boyette
5/11	Toni Stephenson & Amber Bair
5/18	Stephen & Rita Atherton
5/25	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- 797-4205

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Silent Auction

Why:  The Benevolence committee will use all the proceeds to help the needy in our church as well as outsiders.

 

When:  starts Wednesday, May 13 & runs thru Wednesday, May 20 ending at 7:00PM sharply.

 

Where:  Upstairs

 

Who:  Everyone is invited to come & bid on the items displayed.

We have some items already.  If you have been waiting for a date of the auction to bring in your items, the time is now.  Please remember to bring unused or slightly used items only.

 

Questions:  Jack Gryglewski or Ray Corey

 

Thank you

Benevolence Committee

 

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. 

 

 

 

MEN'S RETREAT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,

MAY 1 AND 2, 2009!!!

 

TOPIC

Decisions, Decisions, "How to be a good Decision Maker".

 

This is a special retreat just for men.  It will be a great time of fellowship and growing in the Lord.  Randy Cordell, the minister of Lakeshore Christian Church will be our speaker.  He is a great man of God and presents a powerful message for men.

 

The ladies of the congregation will be making us supper on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. and breakfast on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.  They are going to have

outstanding meals for us.

Worship music will be provided by our own music people at all four sessions.  We will have two sessions on Friday night and two sessions on Saturday morning.
I would like for all our men to plan on being there and inviting other men who do not attend church anywhere on a regular basis to come with them for this

 

great time in the Lord.

Mark your calendars now!  Do not let anything stop you from being here for the wonderful spiritual blessing!

 

PRAYER LIST

 

If you want a name added to the prayer list please call Liz Satterfield (381-0248) or the church office (388-9655).  Also you need to call each week with an update if you want the person to remain on the list.

Thank you, Liz

 

Thank You

               

I would like to thank everyone for filling out the information flap on the Sunday's bulletin. It is helpful to the elders and the attendance taker.

Thank you,

Charlotte Belsky

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNION SERVERS FOR MAY
3-May		17-May		31-May
Mylen Coble		Mylen Coble		Steve Atherton
Cameron Bair		Billy-Joe Smith		Jim Curry
Ryan Curry		Frank Hancock		Jim Trenery
Bruce McShurley		Sam Stephenson		Jim Edlin
Nathan Staggs		Nathan Staggs		Andrew Shadel
Dennis Satterfield		Larry Mullins		Larry Deatley
Jamie Turnbo		Jaime Turnbo		Mike Oldham
Colton Turnbo		Colton Turnbo		Al McKenna
Frank Hancock		Bruce McShurley		Frank Hancock
Dean Lindsey		Dean Lindsey		Jack Gryglewski
Ray Corey		Dennis Satterfield		Dave Capraro
Bob Watson		Dave Capraro		Ken Belsky
10-May		24-May
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		Cameron Bair
Al McKenna		Jim Edlin
Jason Kyle		Jim Trenery
Jack Gryglewski		Charles Soper
Dave Capraro		Ray Corey
Ken Belsky		Robert Haley