May 27, 2007 Bulletin

*Holden Avenue Church of Christ* *Family News*
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 18	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	May 27, 2007
Staff Youth Minister: Ryan Wilson 217-5838 ryan@holdenavecofc.com ymryan17@yahoo.com Secretary: Brenda Stegall brenda@holdenavecofc.com Phone: 870-523-2192 Fax: 870-523-5692 WEBSITE: www.holdenavecofc.com 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 x
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	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.

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Have You Oiled Your Bible? *"A Word from Ryan"* Fred W. Cropp, President of the American Bible Society, once received a letter asking: "What do you recommend for keeping the leather of Bibles from getting stiff, cracking, and peeling?" The reply was, "There is one oil that is especially good for treatment of leather on Bibles. It will insure your Bible stays in good condition. It is not sold, but may be found in the palm of the human hand." Have you been "oiling your Bible much lately?" Just four chapters a day will complete the entire Bible in a year; one chapter a day will complete the New Testament in two-hundred and sixty days; three chapters a day finishes the NT four times a year; nine chapters completes it once a month. "Study to show thyself approved unto God . . ." (2Timothy 2:15)
Community Prayer/Fasting Signup Our community needs to repent and pray to God for healing and direction for a better life. Would you commit to pray and/or fast for our community one day a month? Please join other Christians in our county by signing the list in the foyer. Then watch for the new page on our website to be posted in a few weeks courtesy of Harriet Lane.	Youth News May 30 - Movie Night (For 6th—12th graders after Bible Class) June 22 - Wild River Country in LR June 23-28 - Second session of Uplift July 1-7 - 4th Session of Camp (SLCC in Batesville, MS) July 15-19 - Vacation Bible School
Bridal Shower You are invited to a shower honoring Erin Wooten bride-elect of Brandon Thompson June 3, 2007 1 to 2:30 pm in the small auditorium	Sign up Sheets DVD of Town Meeting with Dr. Lemmons ... Cost will be about $7.00 Community prayer and fasting Directory updates Cradle Roll Class needs a teacher! There are some sweet little babies needing someone special to teach their class! We have an opening for sunday morning and Wednesday evening! Contact Stan McKee, Ryan or the office if you are interested.

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PRAYER CONCERNS Our Members Continuous Prayer Concerns: Tressie Allen, Lola Baker, Iwanna Campbell, Leta Cox, Orvill & Wilma Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Dorothy Leland, John & Itha Lewis, Elsie Ridgeway, Alton Mathis, Theda Smith, Lois Sutherland, Asellee Tims, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Melvin Block, Sherry Bradley, Eilene Madden, Andy Malone, Offie Thornton, Spencer Long, Kim Sheppard, Ed Yarbrough, Virginia Doyle, Mike Driver, Ruby Haley, Suzie Ford, Fran Heath, Mitchell Baker, Buddy Cullins, Rae Dee Eddington, Todd Holt, Laverne Long, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Betty Shirley, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Harold Sutherland, Pat Turner. April Prayer Requests: Sandra Lam (Guyana), Tommy Bain, Morgan & Trey Mann, Bobby Birdsong, Bill Allen, Ernestine Wilson, Ed Holt, Max Davis, Linda Fairchild. May Prayer Requests: Henrietta Simpson, Pat Goldman, Jim Baker, Tammy Griffin, Archie Gist Family, Sandra Walker, Dianna Hasket family, Sherry Fischer, Sandy Grise, Alonzo Seymore family. Military: Adam Childers, James Vansandt. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list.	NURSING HOME SERVICES 6/10/07: Newport Healthcare @ 3:30 pm 6/20/07: Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30 am Birthdays May 20th — Jonita Darling May 20th — Bonita Eddington May 20th — Josh Loftin May 21st — Mark Brownd May 22nd — Lindsey Loftin May 26th — Cody Hall
Brown Bag Lunch We are really having a good time at the Brown Bag Lunch on Wednesdays. This week John Chronister, Ruth White and Matilda Brownd brought some wonderful desserts to share!! We even had to set up more tables!!! Come join us every Wednesday from 11-2 for lunch!!	Today I wish for you a day of ordinary miracles, A fresh pot of coffee you didn't have to make yourself. An unexpectd phone call from an old friend. Green stoplights on your way to work or shop. I wish you a day of little things to rejoice in . . . The fastest line at the grocery store. A good sing along song on the radio. Your keys right where you look. I wish you a day of happiness and perfection -- Little bite size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling that God is smiling on you, holding you so gently because you are someone special and rare. Because You Are!!
Notes & Reminders - Cards & Letters The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Class will have a potluck May 29th. A memorial donation has been made to the Turesday Morning Ladies Bible Class in memory of J. D. Huey by Cathren McCartney. Commodity distribution May 31 at the old recycling center located at Second & Elm - 9am till food runs out - bring ID. Memorial Bibles are available - contact the office Thank you card from Micah Scudder Thank you card from the Geneva White family - Pam, Trey & Steve Graham Thank you card from Sgt. Ricky Benson

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Opportunity To Serve
Sunday Morning, Month of May Announcements: Roger Bowman Communion Thoughts: Alfred Couch Table: Joe Blanchett, David Churchman, James McCartney Cledus Manuel, Verlon Manning, Andy May Bus Driver: James Yarbrough Ushers/Greeters: Melvin Loftin, Guy Dale Adams, Jack Austin	Sunday Morning, Month of June Announcements: Guy Dale Adams Communion Thoughts: Jeff Rutledge Table: Gus Ragsdale, James Yarborough, Bruce Manning Jim O'Dell, Vernon Smotherman, Mark Brownd Bus Driver: Raymond Davis Ushers/Greeters: Tommy Lewis & Charles Burrow
Sunday Morning, May 27 Closing Prayer: Bob Stiger Communion to Shut-Ins: Nate Watson & Charles Burrow Greeters: Front: James & Brenda Bailey Front: Lonnie & Gail Bellinger East: Clay & Karen Malone West: Cledas & Lena Manuel Sunday Evening, May 27 Communion: Jimmie Darling & Justin Rutldege Announcements: Linzel Hutson Closing Prayer: Junior Hinkle Wednesday Evening, May 30 Announcements: Raymond Davis Closing Prayer: Roger Bowman Devotional: Ryan Wilson	Sunday Morning, June 3 Closing Prayer: T. A. Brown Communion to Shut-Ins: Freddy Gates & Cody Hall Greeters: Front: Roger & Debbie Bowman Front: John & Gail Clark East: Junior & Maude Hinkle West: Irma Burlison & Barbara Halley Sunday Evening, June 3 Communion: John Chronister & Junior Hinkle Announcements: Charles Burrow Closing Prayer: Alcobra Hall Wednesday Evening, June 6 Announcements: Mitch Reid Closing Prayer: Stan McKee Devotional: Ryan Wilson
Order of Worship May 27, 2007 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 429 — Oh, To Be Like Thee 453 — Love Lifted Me PRAYER 577 — We Bow Down 578 — We Will Glorify 96 — I Stand In Awe (2X) Hide Me Away COMMUNION & GIVING 768 — Jesus, Let Us Come To Know You SERMON 903 — There Is Power In The Blood (Vs. 1 & 3) 881 — Mansion Over The Hilltop PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 Our Book of Numbers May 20, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxxxxl316 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx163 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxxxxl182 Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxxxxxl- Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxx$86.23 Contribution:llxxxxxxxxl $6,142.50 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxx $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxxl +$5,853.59