November 4, 2007 Bulletin

Holden Avenue Church of Christ

Family News

Volume 7 Issue 40

"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)

November 4, 2007

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
   Guy Dale Adams - Transportation
   Bub Barron - Benevolence
   R. M. Bledsoe - Finance
   John Brownd - Fellowship
   Charles Burrow - Worship
   John Chronister - Worship
   Jimmie Darling - Worship
   George Leland - Fellowship
   Harold Rutledge - Building
   Justin Rutledge - Education

Staff
Pulpit Minister:
Glen Knabe
501-278-5628
glen@holdenavecofc.com
Youth Minister:
Ryan Wilson
870-217-5838
ryan@holdenavecofc.com
ymryan17@yahoo.com
Secretary:
Brenda Stegall
brenda@holdenavecofc.com
Custodian
Goldie Arnold

Thoughts on America

We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us!

(1809-1865) Abraham Lincoln

Welcome

Welcome to the Holden Avenue Church
of Christ. We are especially glad that
you are here. We hope you enjoy your time
with us and come back to visit real soon.
It is our hope that you will find your time
here encouraging and beneficial. If you have
any comments, questions, or prayer requests,
please share those with us. We are here to
minister to you and your family.

Twins Arrive

Emily Elizabeth and
Catherine Claire Stiger

arrived October 31, 2007.
Emily weighed 3lbs 5ozs and
Catherine weighed 2lbs 11ozs.

Congratulations to parents
Mike & Beth Stiger and
grandparents Bob & Carla Stiger.

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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, Iwanna Campbell, Patrick Cox, Orvill & Wilma Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Muggs Goodman, Dorothy Leland, Itha Lewis, Elsie Ridgeway, Alton Mathis, Louise Ragsdale, Theda Smith, Lois Sutherland, Asellee Tims, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Don Burgess. 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, Todd Holt, Laverne Long, Spencer Long, Eilene Madden, Barbara May, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Kim Sheppard, Betty Shirley, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Harold Sutherland, Offie Thornton, Pat Turner, Ed Yarbrough. October Prayer Requests: Nora Bell Stallions, Lois Sutherland, Jerry Sharp family, Joyce Killian, Mary Henley, Tom Joplin, Justin Honey, Daniel Luke, Nicholas Page, Brenda Jones, Glenda Glidewell, Gene Moss, Robert Manning, Jan Davis, Diane Tate, Linda Fields, Mike, Beth, Emily & Catherine Stiger, Sandra Sullins. November Prayer Requests: Alison Tubbs, Amy Rutledge, Laverne Howard, Ava Lee Birdsong. Military: Amy & Adrian Knight, Issac Abell, Larry Motts, Joshua Liles, James Vansandt, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list.	x Birthdays Nov 4 - Rickey Hembrey Nov 6 - Zach Malone Nov 7 - Andrew Reid Nov 7 - Madelyn Reid Nov 8 - Rhonda Whybrew Nov 9 - Christy Riley Nov 10 - Junior Hinkle Nov 10 - Betty Stites Anniversaries Nov 5 - Verlon & Doris Manning Nov 5 - Matt & Melanie Reid Nov 6 - Gene & Gloria Moss x NURSING HOME SERVICES 11/11/07: Newport Healthcare @ 3:30 pm 11/21/07: Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30 am
Information & Insights Toning The Temple will meet tomorrow, Nov 4th, @ 5:30pm. Our topic is diabetes. The key to heaven was hung on a tree. Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America. ~Dwight Eisenhower Several of the round tablecloths belonging to the church have been borrowed and not returned - please return them as soon as possible. As my apprentice, you are never fired! God Memorial Bibles are available in the office. We also have several scholarship funds available for memorial contributions. America is the only country ever founded on the printed Word. ~ Marshall McLuhan Nursery attendants needed for Sunday mornings. See Wanda Knabe, Jo McMinn or call the office. Trunk R Treat pics are displayed on the bulletin board by the office. Photos removed from bulletin board are at the Welcome Center for anyone who wants them. What can you say about a society that says God is dead and Elvis is alive? ~ Irv Kupcient No matter how steep the mountain - the Lord is going to climb it with you.	Area Wide Youth Service We will be hosting the area wide youth service next Sunday. Our service will start at 5:00pm and Bobby Rawson will be our guest speaker. At 6pm there will be a concert by the H.I.M.S. and following the concert there will be a BBQ supper! Sign up sheets to bring desserts are at each exit. Everyone is invited attend!!
	Family Fun Night TONIGHT! Fun for all ages!! Meet tonight after evening worship for an evening of family fun!! We will play games, visit and pizza will be served!!! Everyone is invited to join us!!

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Bible vs Umbrella "A Word from Ryan"

There is a story about a little boy who bought an umbrella. He was told that this umbrella could keep him from getting wet during a rainstorm. As he headed home in the rain, he held his umbrella under his arm. However, as he drew closer to his house he was disappointed because he was soaking wet! Just as he was ready to get rid of his umbrella, the wind blew his umbrella open, and he realized that he had to open his umbrella for it to keep him dry! Many Christians view the Bible in the same way that the boy viewed the umbrella. It lies in the car or on the coffee table collecting dust. Don't we realize that the Bible, like the umbrella, is useful only to those who open it and carefully look into its pages? Acts 17:11 - "Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." One of the ways that we will build a lasting commitment to God is through studying the Word of God! Are you in the Word?
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Youth News

Nov 4 - “Family Fun Night” for ALL ages!!

Nov 11 - Area Wide (Holden Avenue Church of Christ)

Nov 18 - Devotional (Small Auditorium after PM Services)

Nov 21 - Service Project

Game of Life

Everyone wants a three point shot,
But a basketball game, life is not.
You shoot your best to reach your goal,
But you wind up hitting the pole.

basketball goal It may be your life is without HIM,
Have you noticed when you shoot
You always hit the rim?

I you really want your shot to score,
God can give you a whole lot more.
With all the love from God you will get,
You can shoot all day, and hit nothing but net!

basketball When you change your life
The Better it will seem,
This is because you have chosen
To be on the right team.

With God you can look at life and laugh,
Because you WILL win in the second half.

Submitted by a correspondence course student served by our prison ministry. Remember to pick up a prayer request from a prisoner at the Welcome Desk in the foyer.

Go To Page 4

The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Class
will have a potluck after class Tuesday,
Nov 6th. Bring your best dish and join us
for bible class and a wonderful meal!

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Opportunity to Serve
Sunday Morning, Month of November Announcements: Larry Kesselring Communion Thoughts: Alfred Couch Table: David Churchman, James Yarborough, Ray Boyd Vernon Smotherman, Gus Ragsdale, Melvin Loftin Bus Driver: Marshall Stites Ushers/Greeters: Freddy Gates & F.P. Jones	Our Book of Numbers October 28, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll290 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxl141 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxl155 Evening Bible Hour:lxlTrunk R Treat Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxl$56.45 Contribution:llxxxxxxxl $4,846.50 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxl $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxll +$8,985.39
Sunday Morning, November 4 Closing Prayer: J. C. McMinn Communion to Shut-Ins: David May & Jimmie Darling Greeters: Front: Joe & Twilla Blanchett Front: Tim & Helen Touhey East: Brett & Nikki Nicholson West: Oneda Chatman & Irma Burlison Sunday Evening, November 4 Communion: John Chronister & Junior Hinkle Announcements: Bob Stiger Closing Prayer: Stan Mckee Wednesday Evening, November 7 Announcements: John Clark Closing Prayer: Jack Austin Devotional: Ryan Wilson	Sunday Morning, November 11 Closing Prayer: Guy Dale Adams Communion to Shut-Ins: Mark Brownd & Brett Nicholson Greeters: Front: Carolyn Brannon & Ruth White Front: Harold & Vernadene Rutledge East: Matt & Melanie Reid West: Jim & Debbie O’Dell Sunday Evening, November 11 Communion: Guy Dale Adams & Jack Austin Announcements: Charles Burrow Closing Prayer: Roger Bowman Wednesday Evening, November 14 Announcements: Alcobra Hall Closing Prayer: Cledas Manuel Devotional: Glen Knabe
Every day do your best ... God will do the rest.
Order of Worship November 4, 2007 238 - You Are The Song That I Sing WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 555 - Seek Ye First 577 - We Bow Down 578 - We Will Glorify PRAYER 595 - I Come To The Garden Alone 745 - Humble Yourself 72 - Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty COMMUNION/GIVING 778 - Be With Me Lord (1, 2 & 3) 15 - Step By Step SERMON 528 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (1, 2, 4) SCRIPTURE READING PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 xxxxxxxxll xxxxxxxxll