July 1, 2007 Bulletin

*Holden Avenue Church of Christ* *Family News*
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 22	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	July 1, 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	"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance." Psalm 33:12
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.	Sympathy

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Shameless *"A Word from Ryan"* A young minister was asked by a funeral director to hold a grave-side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be held at a cemetery way back in the country, and this would be the first to be laid to rest there. Unfamiliar with the backwoods area, the minister became lost; and being the typical man, he did not stop for directions. When he finally arrived an hour late, he saw the backhoe, and the crew who were eating lunch, but the hearse was nowhere in sight. He apologized to the workers for his tardiness, and he stepped to the side of the open grave, where he saw the vault lid already in place. He assured the workers he would not hold them up for long, but this was the proper thing to do. As the workers gathered around, still eating their lunch, the minister poured out his heart and soul. As he preached the workers began to say “Amen,” “Praise the Lord,” and “Glory”! Encouraged by their enthusiastic response, he preached as he had never preached before: from Genesis all the way to Revelation. Finally, he closed the lengthy service with a prayer and walked to his car. As he was opening the car door and taking off his coat, he overheard one of the workers saying to another, “I ain’t ever seen anything like that before and I’ve been putting’ in septic tanks for 20 years. When some hear this story, they feel sorry for the embarrassed preacher. When I hear this story, I rejoice at the receptivity of the workers. Oh that all of us were so eager so share the gospel, that we were beyond shame for any opportunity to speak the glorious message of Jesus Christ. Be on the lookout this week for your septic tank service and preach on! Romans 1:16 says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”
Coming Soon!! College Age to Young Adult	Youth News Scholarship applications are available at the Welcome Center for students planning to attend Harding University. July 8 - Brief VBS meeting (In the training room after morning services) July 15 - Movie for K - 12 (From 2 to 4pm) July 15 - Bridge Sunday (After evening services - join us for an evening of fun and games for all ages!)
Brown Bag Lunch The Brown Bag Lunch Bunch had peach & blackberry cobbler, Rita Jones’ 4 layer chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, Matilda Brownd’s strawberry cake and Frances Cooper’s ice cream!! Join us every Wednesday between 11 & 2 for lunch!! Bring your lunch and someone will share a dessert with you!!	Baby Shower You are invited to a baby shower for Stephanie Washam Today, July 1st 1-2:30 pm Stephanie is the wife of Donnie Washam

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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, Rae Dee Eddington, Todd Holt, Laverne Long, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Betty Shirley, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Harold Sutherland, Pat Turner.
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, Sandi Bridgeman, Maghan Shelton, Donna Jo Johns, Dusty Fields family, Vera McVay family.
June Prayer Requests:
Dorotha Mingo, Barbara May, Muggs Goodman, Gary Carlton, Richard Brasfield, Loys Rutledge, Marcella Trevathan, Lois Gabbert, Candy Breckenridge Christy, Vernadene Rutledge, Martha Cullins, Von West family.
Military:
Adam Childers, James Vansandt.

Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list.

NURSING HOME SERVICES

7/08/07: Newport Healthcare @ 3:30 pm
7/18/07: Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30 am

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Birthdays
July 1 - Rosemary Fortenberry
July 2 - Betty McKee
July 3 - Loghan Lowery
July 4 - Kelsey Robinson
July 5 - Micah Scudder
July 5 - Dorothy Leland

Anniversaries
June 26 - Freddy & Cindy Gates
July 1 - Perry & Brenda Stegall
July 4 - Larry & Deanna Kesselring

Inquiring minds want to know:

Check out the new pictures on bulletin board behind Welcome Center!!!!!

There are several prayer requests from the prisoners in our correspondence ministry at the Welcome Center. Please pick one up on your way home today.

In an effort to increase classroom time on Wednesday evening, the devotional service is being streamlined.

When you get something for nothing you just haven’t been billed for it yet!

The power point presentation has announcements and other information not presented elsewhere. Please get to church five minutes early to view it!!

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage!

July 4th Wednesday evening service will continue as usual at 7pm.

The Christian life is like a watch - if not wound it will run down!

The church office will be closed July 4th!

A reporter interviewing a 104 year old woman asked, “What is the best thing about being 104?” She replied, “No peer pressure!!!”

You might be a
True Christian American if:

It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, “One nation, under God.”

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You’ve never protested about seeing the Ten Commandments posted in public places.

You still say “Christmas” instead of “Winter Festival.”

You know what you believe and you aren’t afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.

You bow your head when someone prays.

You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.

You’d give your last dollar to a friend.

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Opportunity To Serve
Sunday Morning, Month of July Announcements: John Clark Communion Thoughts: Stan McKee Table: Marshall Stites, Mitch Reid, Gene Moss Shelly Pulliam, Jack Austin, Sarge Gay Bus Driver: Ryan Wilson Ushers/Greeters: John Brownd & Alfred Couch	Our Book of Numbers June 24, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxxxxl232 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx134 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxxxxl138 Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxxxxxl18 Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxx$70.57 Contribution:llxxxxxxxxl $4,608.75 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxx $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxxl +$6,481.73
Sunday Morning, July 1 Closing Prayer: Roger Bowman Communion to Shut-Ins: Cledas Manuel & Larry Kesselring Greeters: Front: Melvin & Jennifer Loftin Front: Tim & Helen Touhey East: Evelyn & Mindy Linvell West: Micki & Dustin McGee Sunday Evening, July 1 Communion: John Chronister & Junior Hinkle Announcements: Justin Rutledge Closing Prayer: Alcobra Hall Wednesday Evening, July 4 Announcements: Cody Hall Closing Prayer: O. L. Riley Devotional: Ryan Wilson	Sunday Morning, July 8 Closing Prayer: Raymond Davis Communion to Shut-Ins: Guy Dale Adams & Nate Watson Greeters: Front: Mark & Pam Brownd Front: Jimmie & Jonita Darling East: Lucille Shannon & Fayon Churchman West: Tom & Irene Joplin Sunday Evening, July 8 Communion: David May & Joel Curtis Announcements: Jeff Rutledge Closing Prayer: Stan McKee Wednesday Evening, July 11 Announcements: J. C. McMinn Closing Prayer: Charles Burrow Devotional: Ryan Wilson
Order of Worship July 1, 2007 238 - You Are The Song That I Sing WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 448 -The Greatest Commands 453 - Love Lifted Me PRAYER 1014 - Jesus Loves Me 376 - He Paid A Debt 382 - Why Did My Savior Come To Earth COMMUNION & GIVING 589 - Leaning On The Everlasting Arms SERMON 915 - Trust & Obey (Vs. 1 & 5) 671 - Purer In Heart, O God (Vs. 1) PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112