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| Volume 7 Issue 42 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | November 18, 2007 |
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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
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We Need Thanksgiving
By Glen Knabe
The Lord sustains us (Psalm 3:5; Isaiah 46:4). He upholds us (Isaiah 46:3). It is by His will that we were created and have our being (Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 4:11). He is the giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) and causes the harvest to be plentiful (Deuteronomy 16:15; Psalm 107:37).
Yes, we need thanksgiving. We need it every day. We have a need to express our gratitude towards those who help us. When one mows our yard or fixes us dinner, we have the need to say “thank you” for what was done. When the Lord blesses us, how much greater is our need to give thanks. He still gives us our daily bread. He still provides our daily garments. He said He would (Matthew 6:33). We need thanksgiving lest we forget just how much we depend on Him to sustain us. “Do not forget the Lord your God,” Moses tells the Israelites in Deuteronomy chapter eight. Do not forget Him when you eat and are satisfied. Do not forget Him when you build fine houses and settle down. Do not forget Him when you increase and all that you have is multiplied. Do not think that the power and strength of our own hands have produced this wealth for us.
Remember the Lord for it is He who gives the ability to produce wealth. Oh, that we had space to tell all that God has done for us; that we had room enough and time enough to speak of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ as well as the material. We need thanksgiving. May all that we do, whether in word or deed, be done in the name of Jesus Christ,
continually giving thanks to God the Father through Him (Colossians 3:17). | |
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Welcome
Welcome to the Holden Avenue Church
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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, Brenda Jones. 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, Tom Joplin, Cara Lowery, Lois Carrick, Paul Eddington, Doris Manning, Harriet Lane. Military: Amy & Adrian Knights, Isaac Abell, Larry Motts, Joshua Liles, James Vansandt, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams, Bryon Weatherman, Gerald Sykes, Michael Sykes. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list. |
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Information & Insights
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New Wednesday Evening Class
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Thanksgiving Devotional
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I Am Thankful For ... "A Word from Ryan"
I am thankful for . . .
The clothes that fit a little sung because it means I have enough to eat ...
A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home ...
The spot at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking ...
My huge heating bill because it means I am warm ...
All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech ...
The piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby ...
The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I am alive ...
Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive ...
I have never really thought about it in this way but I am thankful for all this and more, hope you are too. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and please enjoy the time with your family and friends. May God bless you as you strive to do His will. | |
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Youth News
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Camp Takoddah
Next Sunday we will be taking a special contribution for Camp Takoddah. Construction on the new mess hall has been completed and contributions are encouraged from all who wish to help cover the costs.
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Attention Teachers
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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
November 11, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll287 |
| Sunday Morning, November 18 Closing Prayer: Bobby Huey Communion to Shut-Ins: O. L. Riley & J. C. McMinn Greeters: Front: Jeff & Amy Rutledge Front: David & Phyllis May East: Raymond & Peggy Davis West: Donald & Dorothy Burgess
Sunday Evening, November 18
Wednesday Evening, November 21 |
Sunday Morning, November 25 Closing Prayer: Jack Austin Communion to Shut-Ins: Junior Hinkle & Tommy Lewis Greeters: Front: R. M. & Julie Bledsoe Front: Mark & Pam Brownd East: Bob & Carla Stiger West: Evelyn & Mindy Linvell
Sunday Evening, November 25
Wednesday Evening, November 28 |
| The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 | |
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Order of Worship
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WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Lord sends the rains to replenish and refresh the earth (Joel 2:23; Leviticus 26:4-5). In the wilderness, the Lord cared for His people. He led them to water to drink. He rained down bread from heaven. He brought in meat with the winds. For forty years in the desert their feet did not swell, their sandals did not wear thin and their clothes did not wear out (Deuteronomy 8:4, 29:5). Today, the Lord still provides for His children. Without Him, where would we be?
Birthdays
(1 Kings/2Chronicles).
Join us Wednesday evening at 7pm for a special Thanksgiving service. All classes will meet in the main auditorium for a song service and devotional thoughts from Glen & Ryan.
My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine ...
The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means I can hear ...
We have openings for teachers for the 1st & 2nd grade class and 3rd & 4th grade class starting in January 2008. Currently Beverly Skelton and Ethel Lewis are teaching these classes and would love to have you visit their class and get to know the students!! Contact Ryan, Glen or Stan for more information.