Volume 79 No. 08 February 23, 2020

A note to our visitors: Welcome! We are honored that you have chosen Central church of Christ to worship our Lord. While you're here, please take a moment to leave us your information on the attendance pad as it gets passed down the aisle this morning after the Lord's Supper. Also, please stop by our Welcome Center and fill out a Connection Card. This information will allow us to Thank You for being with us today. Of special note: Copies of sermons are available on CD by request.

• An attended nursery is available for your convenience. It is located in the foyer across from the auditorium for ages up to 24 months.

• A sound proof Training Room is available to those with small children. It is located to the left of the auditorium. • Church website: www.visitcentral.org

Pulpit Minister: Scott Patterson • Involvement Minister: Jeremy Hinote Youth & Family Minister: Sam Welsh

Elders: Riley Kester, Ben Lambright, Billy Middleton, Ben Weathers

Concussions “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. {16} For in him all things were

created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. {17} He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. {18} And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that

in everything he might have the supremacy.” (Colossians 1:15-18)

Over the last several years, this has been an almost constant discussion in sports, particularly in football. The more we learn about the brain, the more concerning we realize concussions are. If a person breaks an arm, pulls a muscle, or tears a ligament, it can be bad, but it is nowhere near as serious as injuring the brain. After all, a single injury to the brain can paralyze, cripple, or lay waste to the entire body! Brain injuries are enormously serious.

God knew what He was doing when He compared the church to a "body" (Romans 12:4f; 1 Corinthians 12:26f; Colossians 1:17f). New Testament Christians make up the different parts of this body. Sadly, sometimes the parts of this body become injured. They can become spiritually weak. They can become paralyzed and inactive. Worst of all, some parts of this body are even amputated.

However, unlike our physical bodies, the head is never injured. The head of this body is Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:18). Even though we worry about head injuries, we do not need to worry about the head of the church. We never have to worry about a crippling blow to our head. Not even Satan can take Him down. Christ is all-powerful, all-knowing, and will never be subjected to any weakness or injury. Christ will always reign as the church's head.

We as people have weaknesses, insecurities, and imperfections. What a tremendous blessing to be guided by a head who will never have a lapse in judgment or make a rash decision. What an incredible blessing to have a head who will never be weakened, dethroned, or detained. What a blessing to have a head who loves us and looks out for us. Let's give Christ the praise, glory, and, above all, obedience He deserves.

~ Brett Petrillo

Central Members Richard Worth requests prayer for strength for issues that he is dealing with.Please continue to pray for Deborah Gay as she is doing better but will be scheduled for an MRI to determine if surgery is an option. Please pray for Berni Engler who had lung surgery recently, and had a port put in last week.Please pray for Hannah Norris and her recovery from gall bladder surgery. Pray also for Declan who is having some respiratory problems.Linda Shields requests prayer and forgiveness for her shortcomings as well as for healing for a pulled muscle and arthritis in her knee.Lynda Ann Lindsey requests prayer for handling the complications and difficulties that come with various health problems she has. In addition she is thankful for her safety during a recent car accident.Please pray for Gail Peake and her husband who are both experiencing health problems and need to make some changes.Please pray for Kirstyn Desjadon who broke her ankle in three places. She will have surgery Tuesday, February 25.

Extended Family Members and Friends Ron Tomey, father of Sharon Gill and Shelly Kandian, passed away. Please pray for these families.Please pray for Obi Ekechukwu's father who was in the hospital last week with congestive heart failure.Thank you for prayers for Michael Williams, son of Brian Williams, who works for the company who cleans the church. He is home from the hospital.William Nichols, father of Cathy Diggs, is out of the hospital and back at the nursing home..Annie Washington requests prayer for the Spruill family. Their mother has passed away.Amy Ekechukwu requests pray for Rick Spaulding who is sick and has been out of work for several weeks and for Susie Sadiwski who has cancer and her husband Ed who needs prayer for strength as he helps her.Kristin Burton, daughter of Jen Huey, had a procedure last week. Please pray it was successful.Please pray for Sally Heaths best friend and cousin, Akeen. Akeens grandmother, Cynthia Daggett, passed away.

Prayer ListPrayer List Continued Prayer List:Dianna Beyer, Kathy Arnold, Beth (Sally Heath's mother), Katie Mercer, Sam Craig, Nina Robinson, Betty Robinson, Jacqueline Riley, Margaret Moss, Maude Linder, Jo Bennett, Dot McLemore, Doris Jones, Luke Belich, Sandy Bowman, Edna Simmons, JoAnne Sorrell, Patsy Mathis, Brayden Burton, Brenda Dixon, Bobbie Wilson, Connor Burton, Corrine Smith, Judson Gay, Harold Thornton, Bill Price, Carol Riggenbach.

Those Fighting CancerPatricia Hewitt, Billy Harris, Patricia Hewitt, Donna Moore, Linda Lynch, Megan McCormick, Cindy Pace, Sheila Mulkey, Tabby Jenkins, Suzanne Prain, Sherry Welsh, Lynn McCall, Bill Merritt, Cheryl Gilbert, Michelle Mead, John Moore, Sonny Gay

Those unable to attend services Juanita Jones: 3637 Nassau Drive, Augusta, GA 30909Nina Robinson: 3058 Angela St., Augusta, GA 30907Corrine Smith: 910 Bama Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841

Of Interest to the LadiesOf Interest to the Ladies

MinistersScott Patterson

Pulpit Minister

Jeremy HinoteInvolvement Minister

Sam WelshYouth & Family Minister

EldersRiley Kester

Ben LambrightBilly MiddletonBen Weathers

Deacons

Joey BurnsTreasurer

Local Outreach

Sonny Gay Future Growth

Facilities

Todd GayNursery- 5th grade

Al McCainWorship

Bobby PaceMissions

Bryan ScarbroughMen's Ministry

Virgil Wilkerson Food Pantry Benevolence

Dick WillisBaby Basket Ministry

Combat Support Communion/Golden

Harvest Food Bank GA War Veterans Devo

Staff

Sharon HennenSecretary

Shannon RouillardSecretary

Of Interest to the MenOf Interest to the Men• Men's Breakfast -All men are invited to

have breakfast at Cracker Barrel every Friday morning. It's a great time for early morning fellowship. ALL MEN are welcome. Feel free to join us every Friday at 8 am. The Cracker Barrel is located off Belair Road just south of I - 20 at 460 Park West Dr., Grovetown, GA. For more information, see Virgil Wilkerson.

• The Ladies bible class meets every Thursday at 10:30 AM in the conference room at Central. See Wanda Smith for more details.

• Baby Shower for LaTisha Joiner, Sunday, March 29, 3:30 PM in the fellowship hall. More information to follow.

BaptismBaptismSergio Whitley was baptized into Christ by Scott Patterson on Sunday, February 16th. Please welcome him to the family.

108 Nicoles WayGrovetown, GA 30813

Ministry Leaders

Barry BaggottFellowship Joe Burns

College Young Professional Young Families

Troy ClarkREACH Groups

Jeff DiggsSeasoned Saints

Rex FaulknerArmond Rouillard

Jeff HennenAudio /Video

Tyrone GoodwinGreeters

Winston KellyGA War Veterans Devo

Golden Harvest

George PatesChrist Kids

Tom RiggenbachBuilding Maintenance

Richard WorthInterior/Floral

Design,VBS

February 23 - 29 February 23 - 29

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP BULLETINS are available in the foyer on the table. There is

a bulletin available for two different age groups.

BirthdaysFebruary 24

Chris CovingtonFebruary 26Alice KentonFebruary 27

Stefanie BloedelCaelan Scarbrough

February 28Tyler Wilson

Looking AheadLooking Ahead

• Sunday Knights, tonight at 6 PM, classes for all ages.

• PETS is tonight after PM service.• Smith REACH group will be having a luncheon

today after AM service.• Elders, Deacons and Ministers meeting is today

at 3:30 PM in the conference room.• Ladies Thursday morning Bible class resumes

weekly meetings, Thursday, February 27, 10:30 AM in the conference room

• Congregational Game Night, Friday, February 28, 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall

• Directory Pictures, Sunday, March 1 after the morning service.

• Georgia War Veterans Devotional, Sunday, March 1, 3 PM

• Teen Led Devo, Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 PM• Combat Support Group, Friday, March 6, 7 PM

in the fellowship hall.• New member/baptism Meet and Greet, Sunday,

March 8, 4:30 PM in the fellowship hall• Fountain area closed for remodel, March 9-16• Arnold REACH group soup luncheon, Sunday,

March 15 after morning worship• Burn Unit Luncheon, Tuesday, March 17, 12:30

PM at Chavis House• SOAR, March 20-22

Parents: please remember that the nursery is only for ages up to 24 months. If your child is 2 years or older you are encouraged to utilize the training room which has been set aside for that purpose.

WORKS WE SUPPORT • Palmetto Bible Camp• India, Latin, Dubai, & Tanzania

Missions• Disaster Relief• Golden Harvest Food Bank• In Search of the Lord's Way TV

Broadcast• Georgia AGAPE

Help Wanted!Help Wanted!

SundaySunday morning (9 AM)• "I & II Thessalonians" (Kyle O, Adrian W, Scott

P, Auditorium)• "The Miracles of Jesus" (Sonny G, Bobby P,

Doug N, Fellowship Hall -Red Chairs)• "Lessons from the Kings" (Bryan S, YA/YF

Room)• "Finding your Place" (Jeremy H, Fellowship

Hall - Kitchen Side) Must sign up to attend

Sunday Knights (6:00 PM)• "A Study of Psalms" (Scott P, Auditorium)• "Becoming a Godly H.U.S.B.A.N.D" Men's

class (Jeremy H, Fellowship Hall)• "God's R.A.D.I.C.A.L Plan for Wives" Ladies

Class (Candace Pates, YA/YF room)• "Notable Texts of the Bible" (Billy M, Ladies

Classroom - Coed class)• Christ Kids, fellowship hall classrooms, ages 2

through 1st grade• Knights for Christ, ("F.A.I.T.H.", Shannon R,

fellowship hall classrooms, ages 2nd grade through 5th grade)

Wednesday• "Explore: An In-Depth Study of God's

Word"(Scott Patterson in the auditorium)• "Numbers and Deuteronomy" (Brandon L,

Jeremy H, Kyle O, in the YA/YF room)• Ladies Class - "Managing Weight Through

Nutrition" 2/26 (Valerie Lively)

Spring Bible ClassesSpring Bible Classes

The area around the fountain will be

closed for remodel starting (Monday, March 9th), and

will be closed for a week (Going inside

the caution tape will void the warranty)!

See Tom Riggenbach with any questions.

Please contact Virgil Wilkerson if you would be willing to help bring Mr. Oscar Barney to church

services on Sunday mornings.

Order of Worship

* *Substitutes serving during worship are chosen after the printing of this publication.

Central church of Christ Office 706-855-0801 minister@visitcentral.org 3650 River Watch Parkway Fax 706-364-3361 secretary@visitcentral.org Martinez, GA 30907 www.visitcentral.org

In addition you may find the bulletin online at:www.visitcentral.org/bulletins/

Worship TimesSunday Morning

Bible Class ......9:00 amWorship. 10:00-11:30 am

Sunday EveningWorship ..........6:00 PMWednesday Evening

Bible Class .....6:30 PM

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All men are asked to review the worship schedule sent to you in the mail and posted on the bulletin board. If you are unable to serve, please see Al McCain, Deacon of Worship.

Building lock up for the month of February: Sunday AM: Jaxon TurnerSunday PM: Steve ReynnellsWednesday PM: Dick Willis

Attendance02/09/20

Bible Class........................227Morning Worship.............448Contributions............$17,163Evening Worship..............186

02/12/20Wednesday Worship.........194

02/16/20Bible Class........................222Morning Worship.............401Contributions............$12,497Evening Worship..............151

02/19/20Wednesday Worship.........142

Schedule for Sunday Morning February 23, 2020

Song Leader...............................................Todd GayScripture Reading....................................Byran DentPresiding - Communion...........................Larry SmithServers: Jimmy Ivey, Luke Gay, Phil Amos, Quin Hurst, Richard Worth, Riley Baughcome, Ron Drake, Stephen Rouillard *Steven CraigSpeaker..............................................Scott PattersonClosing Prayer.........................................Roy KentonContribution Count.....................................Troy Clark Harold Thornton James BrantleyUshers..............................................Tyrone Goodwin Willie Anderson, Winston KellyNursery.....................Melanie Gay, Heather Jennings Kirstyn Desjadon Worship Count........................................Dean JohnsUpstairs Class Count...........................George PatesDownstairs Class Count........................Kevin Horton

Schedule for Sunday NightFebruary 23, 2020

Song Leaders.....Ian Scarbrough, Bryan ScarbroughScripture Reading................................Nolen GravesSpeaker.............................................Scott PattersonPresiding-Communion.....................Tom RiggenbachAssist.....................................................Joshua SpellClosing Prayer..........................................John WadeNursery......................................Tracy & Brenna ReaWorship Count/Usher..................................Lee Starr

Schedule for Wednesday Night February 26, 2020

Song Leader.........................................George PatesSpeaker.............................................Scott PattersonClosing Prayer.....................................Richard WorthClass Count..............................................Joey Burns

Sign up now to attend the Church-Wide Game Night on Friday, February 28th starting at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall. Pizza is for dinner. If you and/or your family would like to be included in

the order for pizza, it will be $2 per person (just bring your $ with you that night). Everyone is

asked to bring either a drink, dessert, or chips to share and their favorite board game.

Church game Night

Introduction:

A. Text: Philippians 4:6-7.

B. There is no doubt we are living in the “Age of _______________” (NYT). 1. Anxiety disorders affect ________ million adults in the U.S. 2. The number of Google searches for anxiety has _____________ in the last 5 years (Google Trends).

C. Let’s note the differences between worry, fear, and anxiety. 1. Fear has to do with tangible, physical objects or ______________ (Psa. 34:4). 2. Worries are grounded in _________ __________________ (Matt. 6:25). 3. With anxiety, our worries are imagined or unrealized. Anxiety can even be _____________ (1 Pet. 5:7, Php. 4:6).

Discussion: Philippians 4:6-7

A. Paul starts off in bold fashion by saying: “Be anxious for _______________” (NKJV). 1. God knows how such can ________

us down or _______ us up spiritually. 2. Note Prov. 12:25, Prov. 29:25. 3. Again and again the Bible says: “Don’t worry. Don’t be anxious.” Note 1 Pet. 5:7, Matt. 6:31-32.

B. Paul tells us us how, as people of faith, we can handle our anxiety. He says to “____________”. 1. You may feel that you have, but it’s important that we ____________ on _________________. The antidote to worry is ___________ and __________ in our Heavenly Father. 2. Note Matt. 6:25-32.

C. Paul says that if we do this, then the “______________ of God…will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 1. This is how ______ wants us to live. Note 2 Tim. 1:7. 2. We do not always experience this peace because our anxious thoughts want to ____________ ___________________.

D. Note how we are to pray: with “prayer and _____________________, with ____________________”. 1. This is how ___________ taught us to pray. Note Matt. 6:9-13. 2. Yet another blessing here is that giving thanks can help us shift away from those anxious thoughts, as we become more aware of our ________________. 3. Note Php. 4:8-9, 2 Cor. 10:5. 4. If we will shift our focus away from our anxious thoughts, Paul says, “the God of ______________ will be with you”.

We need your help to make SOAR a success! Here are some ways you can help…

1. Housing: We house all of our out of town SOAR guests in members’ homes or at a local hotel. Please fill out the housing form (found on the foyer table) and place it in the white box there at that table. If you can’t house in your home this year, you can still help by covering the cost of a hotel room. $200 will cover lodging for up to 6 people for SOAR. Make checks out to Central and turn those in to Jeremy Hinote or Sam Welsh ASAP. You can also follow the link in the bulletin on the SOAR page today to fill out your housing form. We need 250 spots in members’ homes this year.

2. Volunteer: You can sign up now on the Teen Board to help serve. There are a variety of places to serve during SOAR weekend.

3. Drinks: We have collected all we need. Thank you!

4. Little Debbies: We’re collecting all kinds of Little Debbies for SOAR meals. Please bring those and place those in the foyer in marked bins.

5. Donations: SOAR can’t happen without plenty of funds – we depend on donations from Central members to make SOAR happen. For 2020 we'll need over $13,000 to take care of everything needed for SOAR. If you can’t help in any other way or would just like to make a donation towards SOAR – YOU CAN! Just make checks to Central give them to Jeremy or Sam ASAP.

SOAR 2020 - Announcements About SOAR: SOAR is an annual weekend Youth Rally hosted by the Central

each year. This is Central’s 18th year of SOAR. We're expecting over 700 guests from 70 different congregations from all over the southeast. Our theme this year is

"Hindsight 2020". SOAR is March 20-22.

Introduction:

A. Text: Philippians 4:6-7.

B. There is no doubt we are living in the “Age of _______________” (NYT). 1. Anxiety disorders affect ________ million adults in the U.S. 2. The number of Google searches for anxiety has _____________ in the last 5 years (Google Trends).

C. Let’s note the differences between worry, fear, and anxiety. 1. Fear has to do with tangible, physical objects or ______________ (Psa. 34:4). 2. Worries are grounded in _________ __________________ (Matt. 6:25). 3. With anxiety, our worries are imagined or unrealized. Anxiety can even be _____________ (1 Pet. 5:7, Php. 4:6).

Discussion: Philippians 4:6-7

A. Paul starts off in bold fashion by saying: “Be anxious for _______________” (NKJV). 1. God knows how such can ________

us down or _______ us up spiritually. 2. Note Prov. 12:25, Prov. 29:25. 3. Again and again the Bible says: “Don’t worry. Don’t be anxious.” Note 1 Pet. 5:7, Matt. 6:31-32.

B. Paul tells us us how, as people of faith, we can handle our anxiety. He says to “____________”. 1. You may feel that you have, but it’s important that we ____________ on _________________. The antidote to worry is ___________ and __________ in our Heavenly Father. 2. Note Matt. 6:25-32.

C. Paul says that if we do this, then the “______________ of God…will guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 1. This is how ______ wants us to live. Note 2 Tim. 1:7. 2. We do not always experience this peace because our anxious thoughts want to ____________ ___________________.

D. Note how we are to pray: with “prayer and _____________________, with ____________________”. 1. This is how ___________ taught us to pray. Note Matt. 6:9-13. 2. Yet another blessing here is that giving thanks can help us shift away from those anxious thoughts, as we become more aware of our ________________. 3. Note Php. 4:8-9, 2 Cor. 10:5. 4. If we will shift our focus away from our anxious thoughts, Paul says, “the God of ______________ will be with you”.

February Pantry Donation

Cooking oil, paper towels, sugar

*place in the bin in the foyer

P.E.T.S.Sunday, February 23rd

Please pick up the information sheet after the evening service.

Georgia War Veterans

Nursing Home Devotional

Sunday, March 1stat 2:45 PM

Christ KidsTonight at 6 PM

Group 4Leaders: George and

Candace PatesAges 2 - 1st Grade

Those assigned to make a casserole or soup to put in the freezer anytime during the month of February:

Patty Niece, Cindy Pace, Amanda Ivey, Sandra Ryan, Anna McCain, Kathy Arnold, Debbie Waters,

Elizabeth Dunbar, Ann Trask, Brenda Jones, Evelyn Usry, Lisa Dahlman, Melida Shelton, Laurie

Wiley, Shannon Rouillard*See Samantha Burns or Lauren Hinote

for more information.

Here are some ways in which you can help this ministry: Pick up a can to collect your spare change and return it to

Debbie, Norma, or Florence when full (located on the tables in the foyer)

Donate gently used baby clothing, blankets, socks, wash clothes, and new pacifiers (Place in marked bin in foyer)

Volunteer your time (see Debbie, Florence, or Norma for more information)

The Baby Basket Ministry is currently run by Norma Corbin, Debbie Willis, and Florence Miller. Volunteers sort, wash, and mend clothes. Volunteers are always needed. If you would like to help support this ministry please contact Norma, Debbie, or Florence.