We express our heartfelt love and sympathy to Fred Bowers and to all the family of Lucille. She departed this life on Tuesday morning, November 9 after a long illness. Dwyane Dennis and Robert Perry conducted funeral services on the following Friday morning. Lucille was a member of this congregation for 77 years. For many of those years she was a Bible school teacher and was a servant in many other areas as well. At her funeral service we said that she epitomized everything that an elders's wife should be. She was one of Central's greatest assets and will be deeply missed.

The holiday season is rapidly approaching. It seems unreal that Christmas decorations are already in place long before the Thanksgiving holiday has been observed. Thanksgiving and Christmas are family holidays, and it seems that even the most career-oriented person will shift their focus toward their families during this time of the year. The older I become, the more important family is to me. All that I have in this early life are my physical and spiritual families. They are the two most important things in my life. Yet, did you know that the holidays of thanksgiving and Christmas can be the most depressing and loneliest times of the year? Let's make sure that none in our spiritual family here at Central feel unloved and unwanted. Be warm and affectionate to your brothers and sisters in Christ. Express your love and gratitude to them.

Let's be sure and also extend our love and warmth to all our visitors here at Central. In a world that is large and often impersonal, the personal touch becomes especially meaningful. When someone takes the time to notice you and express an interest in you, it makes a big difference. The personal touch does not go unnoticed by those seeking a congregation to call "home." There is never a Sunday that passes by where we do not have visitors attending our services. May we always strive to be the most "friendliest" congregation in the brotherhood! Brethren, let's all make the extra effort to make everyone who comes though our doors feel loved, wanted and welcomed!

-- Robert --

Beginning Sunday Central will be offering an attended nursery for infant's birth thru age 2 on Sunday mornings during the worship service. If you are willing to volunteer to serve on a regular rotation as a nursery attendant, please contact Barbara Vanlandingham.

Dear Church Family,

In the past 18 months our life has been tried along with our faith. It is good that we can put our lives in God's care. The local congregation of Christians who meet at 10^th & Bell has been our church home for over 60 years. During Lucille's passing, the prayers, visits, food, all the things a Christian can do for another have been done. Space will not allow the calling of names, but we love you all. I will always cherish the last time we met for the last service. Everything was wonderful. The right things were done and said. She is in the hands of a Just God. We love you all.

The Family of Lucille (Crosslin) Bowers

Church of Christ congregation, Thank you all so much for the flowers, the delicious meal, visits, and calls. Dwyane and Robert, thank you for the excellent service. Thanks for the beautiful songs.