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| Volume 8 Issue 07 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | February 17, 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
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The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever - Part 3
By Glen Knabe
When we look into the New Testament, what kind of God do we see? The same kind of God we see in the Old Testament. God has not and does not change. James 1:17 tells us that in Him there is no variation. He does not change liking shifting
shadows. Throughout the ages, God has not changed the manner in which He deals with man. From the very beginning God has dealt with mankind by these three eternal principles: g r a c e, f a i t h, and o b e d i e n c e.
For the past two weeks we have looked at examples from the Patriarchal and the Mosaic or Jewish dispensations. In both eras, God’s dealings with man have been constant. What about today? We are now living in the Christian age. Hebrews 1:1-2 says this: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, Whom He appointed heir of all things, and through Whom He made the universe.” In the
Patriarchal age, God spoke directly to the heads of the family, the patriarchs, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These are our forefathers of the faith. In the Mosaic or Jewish dispensation, God spoke through the prophets. Today, in the
Christian age, God speaks to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, Who is the Word
(John 1:1-3). Nothing has changed except the people who hear God and the medium through which God speaks. God still speaks to man and God still deals with man on the grounds of g r a c e, f a i t h, and o b e d i e n c e.
In the New Testament we find that God’s grace came to us in the form of Jesus Christ, the one and only Son of God. Through Jesus, a way of salvation was provided for all man. This was not deserved. On the contrary, this salvation came even as we were dead in our sins (Rom. 5:6-8; Eph. 2:5), and our sins deserve death (Rom. 6:23). This grace continues today through Jesus but only those that believe and obey can receive this grace that is given in Christ (2 Tim. 1:9). Three thousand believed and obeyed on the day of Pentecost and received God’s grace through Jesus Christ. The Ethiopian eunuch, the Philippian jailer, Lydia and her household,
Cornelius, Paul, and others, believed what was told them about God’s grace. They obeyed what was told them about this grace and it is theirs to enjoy for all eternity. God deals with us the same today. Grace is extended to each of us through Christ’s death on the cross. God is now waiting to see what we will do with it, just as He always has. | |
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Welcome
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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, Orvill & Wilma Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Muggs Goodman, Brenda Jones, Itha Lewis, Cledas Manuel, Alton Mathis, Elsie Ridgeway, Louise Ragsdale, Theda Smith, Sandra Sullins, Lois Sutherland, Asellee Tims, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Neal Williams. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Mitchell Baker, Melvin Block, Sherry Bradley, Richard Brasfield, Candi Breckenridge Christie, Leta Cox, Virginia Doyle, Mike Driver, Rae Dee Eddington, Suzie Ford, Ruby Haley, Laverne Long, Spencer Long, Eilene Madden, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Kim Sheppard, Betty Shirley, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Harold Sutherland, Offie Thornton, Pat Turner, Ed Yarbrough. January Prayer Requests: Mildred Arnett family, Linda Fields, Tina Griffin, Adam Griffin, Cledas Manuel, Mary Lou Campbell, Ruth White, Jennifer Treadway, Jayme Koch, Velma Reeves, Charles McKee, Wright Burlison, Ava Lee Birdsong, Avery Garrison, Carl Jackson, Betty Welch, Jimbo Eddington, Carol Wilson, Sandi Bridgeman, Lisa Williams, Phillis Worthington. February Prayer Requests: Travis Williams, Leta Cox, Asallee Tims, Emily McAllister, Louise Ragsdale, Olive Harris, Velma Reeves, Betty Stites, Maxine Crenshaw, Gail Hagar, Mary Alery. Military: Amy & Adrian Knights, Larry Motts, Joshua Liles, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams, Bryon Weatherman, Gerald Sykes, Michael Sykes, Adam Moore. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list. |
NURSING HOME SERVICES
02-20-08 - Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30am 03-09-2008 - Newport Healthcare @ 3:30pm
Elders Meetings
Birthdays 
Feb 17 - Collin ManningFeb 18 - Eva Godwin Feb 18 - Janet Honey Feb 18 - Wilma Heffington Feb 18 - Peggy Williams Feb 19 - Vivian Blackshear Feb 20 - Vernon Hubbard Feb 22 - George Leland
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Information & Insights
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Silencing of God
We are very excited to present a special presentation on Sunday evenings beginning tonight. The Silencing of God is a DVD series that addresses our Christian heritage as a nation and encourages us to “reaffirm biblical values in public life.” The series is presented by Dave Miller, Ph.D., of Apologetics Press in Montgomery, Alabama. We will view one lesson of the five (5) part series each Sunday evening from February 17th through March 16th Each lesson will last approximately 55 minutes. Please make plans to attend |
Tornado Relief
In an effort to help those affected by the recent tornados, we are collecting items to be sent to the Shirley and Clinton communities. Items needed are bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels, washcloths, toiletries, soap and cleaning supplies. A special collection will be taken this morning for anyone wishing to make a cash
donation - checks should be made to the Holden Avenue Church of Christ earmarked with “disaster relief”.
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Youth Ministry "A Word from Ryan"
Holden Avenue Church of Christ Youth Ministry Model:T - Training youth to be followers of ChristBecause we have only so much TIME with these kids, we try to mold and shape these teenagers' minds to live the way our Lord would have us live. Ephesians 5:16 tells us "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." We should use our time to learn to walk in the joy and service of our King. x | |
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Youth News
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A Cappella Angels Ministry
A Cappella Angels was formed in the fall of 2000 by Rita Jones. It began with a group of young girls with a desire to sing. The girls created their own name in part because so many people has commented that they “sound like angels.” Currently, the A Cappella Angels meet on Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm in the small auditorium. Jennifer Loftin, Beverly Skelton, Harriet Lane, Ethel Lewis and Evelyn Linvell help each week in addition to Linda Manning. Through the years many have donated money, as well as time and food to help with this ministry. Many of these girls bring their friends and they become a part of our congregation. Their families are also encouraged to attend the worship services and various activities. As these girls learn to sing together the words are “written upon their heart.” The girls are taught to thank God for their talent of singing and to give God the glory. They are encouraged in everyday situations to replace impure or frightening thoughts with words of a favorite song as commanded in Philippians 4:8. “Whatsoever is true, whatsoever is noble, whatsoever is right, whatsoever is pure, whatsoever is lovely, whatsoever is admirable ... think on these things.”
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Family Fun Night
Tonight is Family Fun Night!! Please make plans to meet in the small auditorium immediately following our evening worship service. A fun evening of games and fellowship is planned!! If you have a game or activity you enjoy - please feel free to bring it to share with everyone! All ages are invited!!!
The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Class will prepare packages for our troops Tuesday, Feb 19th. Please have your homemade goodies and postage money to the turned in before 10am on Tuesday. Thanks so much to everyone who participates in this effort!! | |
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| Opportunity to Serve | |
| Sunday Morning, Month of February Announcements: Dustin McGee Communion Thoughts: Bob Stiger Table: Jimmie Darling, Junior Hinkle, Gene Moss Verlon Manning, Bret Nicholson, Clay Malone Bus Driver: Jack Austin Ushers/Greeters: Art Blackshear & Herb Heffington |
Keys to Salvation
Hear the gospel --------- Romans 10:17 |
| Sunday Morning, February 17 Closing Prayer: Alfred Couch Communion to Shut-Ins: J. C. McMinn & Sarge Gay Greeters: Front: Bettie Stegall & Mary Jane Malone Front: Mitch & Paula Reid East: Mark & Pam Brownd West: Gene & Sandy Grise
Sunday Evening, February 17
Wednesday Evening, February 20 |
Sunday Morning, February 24 Closing Prayer: Andy May Communion to Shut-Ins: George Leland & David May Greeters: Front: Jim & Debbie O’Dell Front: Shelly & Bobbie Pulliam East: Reeda, Whitney & Landon Hodges West: Nate & Elizabeth Watson
Sunday Evening, February 24
Wednesday Evening, February 27 |
Bible According to Children
He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but they weren’t embarrassed because mirrors hadn’t been invented yet. Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden.
HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 |
Order of Worship
February 17, 2008
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Our Book of Numbers
February 10, 2008 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll288 |
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Donated items will be packed for delivery Sunday evening after services.
Overall, the purpose of the A Cappella Angels is to touch the heart of anyone who can be encouraged by music and by the smile of a young person serving others.
Care Packages
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