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| Volume 8 Issue 43 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | November 2, 2008 |
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Schedule of Services
Sunday Morning: Bible Class ... 9:00 Worship ... 10:00 Sunday Evening: Worship ... 5:30 Tuesday Morning: Ladies B/C ... 10:00 Wed. Evening: Bible Study ... 7:00 Elders Roger Bowman Raymond Davis David May J. C. McMinn Bob Stiger
Deacons
Staff
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"Christians: It’s Time to Vote"
By Glen Knabe The upcoming election in November is a very important one indeed. Not only on a national level, but on a state and local level as well. Each election brings its own attacks on biblical principles. And even though one could write a book on the things that Christians need to take notice of and stand up against, we will only deal with two issues in this article. I realize that many people do not believe politics should be discussed within religious settings. I am sensitive about those feelings and am not trying to discuss one party over another. However, God has never passed off sin as politics. To allow sin to destroy our nation because we pass it off as politics and stay out of it is the same as voting it in. As Sir Edmund Burke once said, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." On November 4, Arkansas voters will decide whether or not to legalize a state run lottery. Arkansas voters defeated attempts in 1996, 2000 and in 2004 to legalize full scale casinos and lotteries in the state. This is yet another attempt and is using the lottery as the means to an end. However, Amendment 3 contains no definition of what a lottery is and so leaves the door open to bring many other forms of "chance gaming" into the state. Even though we cannot say that gambling is specifically mentioned in the Bible, it does contradict many biblical principles and is accompanied by "many griefs" as people act on their "love of money" (1 Timothy 6:9-10). Please take the time to read the available information in the foyer on the issue of gambling and vote NO to Amendment 3. Another issue that needs our attention is Adoption Act 1. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) recently repealed a policy that prevents foster children from being placed in homes where there is a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend. This change of policy opens the door for the placement of children into the homes of homosexual couples. The gay agenda has already placed millions of dollars into the state of Arkansas for advertisement to defeat this Act. Simply put, Act 1 would prevent adoptive or foster care children from being placed in homes with individuals, homosexual or heterosexual, who have a live-in boyfriend or girlfriend. It will ban homosexual couples from adopting children or serving as foster parents. Act 1 will not affect the ability of single people to adopt children or be foster parents, nor will it decrease the number of foster homes currently available. Homes with live-in boyfriends or girlfriends (gay or straight) are not good places for foster or adoptive children. That is why DHS has not placed children in these situations in the past. Act 1 makes that good policy a state law. This issue is not about rights of adults. It is about the welfare of the children. Please vote YES to Adoption Act 1. | |
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Welcome
Welcome to the Holden Avenue Church of Christ. We are honored you have chosen to spend time with us and hope you find us a friendly Christian family, sincere in our desire to understand God’s will and show His love. If you have any comments, questions, or prayer requests, please share those with us. We are here to minister to you and your family. |
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Amy Bunch Her parents are Rusty & Gail Bellinger. | |
| ... Phone: 870-523-2192 Fax: 870-523-5692 Website: www.holdenavecofc.com | ||
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Our Members Continuous Prayer Concerns:Tressie Allen, Lola Baker, Joyce Bullard, Donald Burgess, Iwanna Campbell, Joe & Jimmie Clark, Patrick Cox, Jonita Darling, Orvil Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Muggs Goodman, Brenda Jones, Itha Lewis, Cledas Manuel, Alton Mathis, Louise Ragsdale, Theda Smith, Sandra Sullins, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Neal Williams, Olivia Winemiller. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Mitchell Baker, Diane Bise, Candi Breckenridge Christie, Rae Dee Eddington, Scotty Fisher, Leta Kirker, Myrna Kukura, Laverne Long, Spencer Long, Eilene Madden, Matt Metheny, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Kim Sheppard, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Pat Turner, Timothy Watson, Ed Yarbrough. September Prayer Requests: Joyce Price, Amanda Clinton, Sue Stegall, Ed Canard, Ashton Cook, Sarge Gay, Leslie Grise, J. J. Yarbrough, Andrew Jones. October Prayer Requests: Betty Bond, Travis Williams, Ruby Marlin, Marcella Trevathan, Travis Linvell, Mittie Stilling, Scott Henderson, Nina Wooten, Earnestine Watson family, Destiny Underwood, Terri Keiffner Strope, Chris Connelly, Ralph Jones, Jonita Darling. Military: Amy & Adrian Knights, Larry Motts, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams, Gerald Sykes, Michael Sykes, Adam Moore, Rodney Simpson, Jonathan Dobbs, Brian Dabouse, Tron Beesley, Raymond Gates, Timothy Spears, Michael Snodgrass, Joshua Nation, Jerald Birdsong Jr, Isaac Abell, Van Sullins, Trey Metzer, Johnny Hurst, Brock King. Please call the office (523-2192) for any updates to the prayer list. |
NURSING HOME SERVICES
11-09-08 - Newport Healthcare @ 3:30pm 11-19-08 - Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30am
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| Keys to Salvation: Hear the gospel ... Romans 10:17 - Believe the gospel ... John 3:16 - Repent of your sins ... Luke 13:3 | |
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When I Grow Up ... "A Word from Ryan"
A first grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One by one, each child got up and announced, "I'd like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker like my father," or "I want to be a teacher like you, Miss Smith." | |
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Youth News
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Just for MEN!!
(Rumor has it that David May is cooking!!) |
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Not for Sale
I was traveling in rural Arkansas when I ran out of gas. I went to a nearby farmhouse to call a service station, but the farmer insisted on taking me to town, bringing me back, an even staying with me until the car was running again. I offered him $20, but he shook his head.
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| Confess Christ ... Matthew 10:32 - Be Baptized ... Mark 16:16 - Live faithfully ... Revelation 2:10 | |
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| Sunday Morning, November 2 Announcements/Prayer: Raymond Davis Communion Thoughts: Roger Bowman Nov Bus Driver: Jack Austin Nov Ushers: Art Blackshear & Jason Tubbs Nov Table Servers: Brandon Fergerson, James Yarborough, Joel Curtis, David Churchman, Bo Brownd, Dustin McGee Nov Welcome Center: Jennifer Loftin & Lindsey Loftin Closing Prayer: T. A. Brown Communion to Shut-Ins: Jim O’Dell & David May Greeters: Front: George Leland & Vernon Smotherman Front: Harold & Vernadene Rutledge East: Stan & Betty McKee West: Barbara Halley & Janas Gates
Sunday Evening, November 2
Wednesday Evening, November 5 |
Sunday Morning, November 9 Announcements/Prayer: Mitch Reid Communion Thoughts: Randy Williams Nov Bus Driver: Jack Austin Nov Ushers: Art Blackshear & Jason Tubbs Nov Table Servers: Brandon Fergerson, James Yarbrough, Joel Curtis, David Churchman, Bo Brownd, Dustin McGee Nov Welcome Center: Jennifer Loftin & Whitney Loftin Closing Prayer: Charles Burrow Communion to Shut-Ins: J. C. McMinn & George Leland Greeters: Front: Steve & Pam Graham Front: Lena Manuel & Margaret Goodman East: James & Brenda Bailey West: John & Marlene Chronister
Sunday Evening, November 9
Wednesday Evening, November 12 | |||
It was the end of the day when I parked my police van in front of the station. As I gathered my equipment, my K-9 partner, Jake, was barking, and I saw a little boy staring in at me. "Is that a dog you have back there?" he asked. "It sure is," I replied. Puzzled, the boy looked at me and then toward the back of the van. Finally he said, "What’d he do?"
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
November 2, 2008
Welcome/Announcements | |||
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Our Book of Numbers
October 26, 2008 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll263 |
Answer
"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things,
which you do not know."
As a parent, you will never have all the answers for your children or your spouse. But thank God who invites you to call upon Him for guidance and direction in your life. (Selected) | |||
Nov 3 - Gail Bellinger
Since May 1st, the National Day of Prayer, individuals, small groups and churches have been challenged to pray each Thursday noon for our nation and the presidential and general election on Nov.4th. Please join with others in our community in prayer Thursday, Oct. 30 at 12:15pm in Lockwood Park. The community prayer will continue on
Thursday Nov 6th. Our leaders are in great need of prayer for wisdom, guidance and protection from the Lord.
Holden Avenue is happy to announce an activity just for men!! You are invited to breakfast Saturday, Nov 15, beginning at 8am!! This will be a time of fellowship, prayer, exchanging ideas and great food. All men are invited and encouraged to attend.
When I insisted, he replied, "Look, I feel very good about helping you. If I took your money, you’d be buying that feeling back from me ... and it’s not for sale."
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