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| Volume 8 Issue 44 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | November 9, 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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"What Has Happened To All Your Joy?"
When we come together to worship, what is the attitude that prevails? When we sing together and lift our voices to God, what do our voices reveal? While the message of God is delivered through the messenger, what does our response tell God and those around us? What is our body language saying? I hope and pray and encourage us all to answer these questions with one word if it is not the case already. Let us answer these questions with “Joy!” Joy that we are in the presence of God. Joy as we proclaim His praises and thanksgiving through song. Joy that we have God’s word not only on Sunday morning but during every minute of every day, right at our finger tips. When strangers see our faces, when friends hear our voices, our daily walk, our step along the street and our attitude to each and every situation we face; should our body language suggest anything other than joy?
By Glen Knabe I remember one day while conversing with a friend, I began to feel more and more aggravated, annoyed, even angry with the situation I found myself in. It was hard to function properly because of the feelings that were expressing themselves. I began to flip through the pages of my Bible and there it was. I had underlined it once before. Galatians 4:15. A simple question. “What has happened to all your joy?” The answer? I let Satan steal it. Only God offers joy. The world takes that away and offers anxiety and anger instead. Sometimes, as we come together on the Lord’s Day to worship our Father, I think we have brought to much of the world with us. Our joy is gone, stolen. All that steals our joy we are to leave at the cross, but many of us try to pick it back up and carry it with us everywhere we go, even to worship. To be in a relationship with God is a joyous thing. Let us be reminded of that as we worship this morning and when we leave, let’s take that joy with us and carry it around. May God bless you this week as you share His joy. "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again. Rejoice!" Phil 4:4 | |
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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. | ||
| ... 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. October Prayer Requests: Betty Bond, Travis Williams, Ruby Marlin, Marcella Trevathan, Travis Linvell, Mittie Stilling, Scott Henderson, Nina Wooten, Destiny Underwood, Terri Keiffner Strope, Chris Connelly, Ralph Jones, Jonita Darling. November Prayer Requests: Abigale Kay Blumreich, Neal Williams. 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
Elders Meetings
When a preacher rehearses his Sunday
Birthdays
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Information & Insights
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Fun, Fun, Fun
The youth group is invited to Alfred Couch’s tonight following service for a cookout & devotional. Next Sunday Holden Avenue Church of Christ will be hosting the Area Wide Youth Rally!! The event will start at 5pm and end around 8pm. Youth from other area churches will be here to hear the H.I.M.S. sing and Bobby Rawson speak. Sign up sheets to bring cookies & desserts are at each exit. |
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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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Make My Life A Parable "A Word from Ryan"
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Youth News
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To Go or Not To Go??
When Christian people awaken on Sunday morning, they ought not to begin the day by debating the question of attending church. Just in proportion as they are truly Christian, if they have strength and health, they feel it is a privilege and a duty to be there. It is hurtful to one’s moral and spiritual tone to live without any
definite rule in this matter and merely be governed by the temporary mood in which each Sunday happens to find you. There are some things that among Christians ought not to be left as perpetually open questions, but ought to be considered settled; and one of these is that it is the privileged duty of the Lord’s people on the Lord’s Day to worship God in his house. Let that duty, dear Christian people, be in your eyes a standing engagement, quite as incumbent on you as your home duties and the labors of your business or profession.
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Looking For A Few Good MEN!!
Holden Avenue is happy to announce an activity just
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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 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 |
Sunday Morning, November 16 Announcements/Prayer: Junior Hinkle Communion Thoughts: Raymond Davis 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: David May Communion to Shut-Ins: Grimsley Bullard & Andy May Greeters: Front: R. M. & Julie Bledsoe Front: Carolyn Brannon & Glenda Glidewell East: Herb & Wilma Heffington West: Kathlene Lampton & Micki McGee
Sunday Evening, November 16
Wednesday Evening, November 19 | |||
Crayons
We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they still all exist very nicely in the same box.
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
November 9, 2008
Welcome/Announcements
Prayer
Communion and Contribution
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Our Book of Numbers
November 2, 2008 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll253 |
Approval
"Love suffers long and is kind; love ... does not rejoice in inequity, but rejoices in the truth."
Truth is a precious gift freely given to you and your family. It is simply yours for the taking. Telling the truth is the key to being known by each other and feeling the wondrous release of being wholly approved of by your loved ones. With true approval lies great peace. (Selected) | |||
Nov 9 - Christy Riley
It is a prime duty of every person who has any religious belief to attend the services. Individual faithfulness in this counts largely towards the Church's strength and growth. Do not say you will not be missed. Everyone’s example is worth something. Regular attendance at public worship is the casting of your personal influence on the side of religion and all that word implies. On the other hand, habitual absence from church strikes a blow, even though it my be unintentional, at all that makes life beautiful and good. ~ Author Unknown
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. Please let Ryan, Glen or the church office know is you are planning to attend so we can cook enough!!
HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST