July 8, 2007 Bulletin

*Holden Avenue Church of Christ* *Family News*
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 23	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	July 8, 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	Holden Avenue Minister Dedication Sunday Morning, July 15, 2007 God has blessed Holden Avenue with Ryan Wilson and Glen Knabe, two ministers with servant hearts. These ministers have been chosen by God to minister the Word. God will provide them with grace and mercy. We as a congregation must pray for them and encourage them. For over a year, Ryan has served this congregation well not only ministering to the youth and their families, but to all the members. He’s leading us in songs, has been preaching and coordination our speakers and has been handling other administrative duties as needed. Ryan’s faith in God, friendliness and energy are a blessing to this congregation. Glen is now beginning his full-time work with this congregation as the pulpit minister. For the past several months he has helped Holden Avenue while we were looking for a pulpit minister. During this interim period he has preached and taught the Scripture with depth and clarity. Glen’s knowledge and ability to proclaim the Word is a blessing from God. The elders encourage this congregation to give their wholehearted support to Ryan and Glen and their families as they feed the flock of God. Please make every effort to come next Sunday morning, July 15 to pray for and encourage them in the work of the Lord.
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.	New Baby Bud & Rovene Barron are the proud great grandparents of Abigail Bigboy 8lbs 10 ozs 22” long Parents are Tom & Lori Bigboy

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The Colors of Calvary *"A Word from Ryan"* GREEN — The Color of Envy: “For he knew that for envy they had delivered him” (Matthew 27:18). YELLOW — The Color of Cowardice: “He took water, and washed his hands before the multitude” (Matthew 27:24). GREY — The Color of Unbelief: “What is truth?” (John 18:38). PURPLE — The Color of Royalty (mockery): “Hail, King of the Jews” (John 19:2-3). WHITE — The Color of Innocence: “a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:19). BLACK — The Color of Sin: “There was darkness over all the land” (Matthew 27:45). CRIMSON — The Color of Forgiveness: “For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:28).
Coming Soon!! College Age to Young Adult	Youth News Today - 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!) July 22-26 - Vacation Bible School
Attention Harding Students Scholarship applications for the Mills and Heffington scholarships are available at the Welcome Center. Please complete and return them by July 15!	Let's Sing Tonight is the Second Sunday Singing Service. Join us tonight at 5:30pm and bring your best singing voice!! See you then!

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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.
June Prayer Requests:
Dorotha Mingo, Barbara May, Muggs Goodman, Gary Carlton, Richard Brasfield, Marcella Trevathan, Lois Gabbert, Candy Breckenridge Christy, Vernadene Rutledge, Martha Cullins, Von West family, Jason Tubbs, Wilma Lillard.
July Prayer Requests:
Almeta Brantley, Gloria Moss, Sue Kell, Harold Madden, Danny Fleetwood, Ronnie Anderson.
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

birthday balloons
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Birthdays
July 2 - Susie Rutledge (belated)
July 5 - Maci Sucdder (belated)
July 9 - Annie Watson
July 9 - Virginia Austin
July 10 - Jack Austin
July 10 - Dorothy Leland
July 10 - Alex McClain
July 11 - Bobby Gates
July 12 - Fayon Churchman
July 13 - R.M. Bledsoe
July 13 - Maude Hinkle
July 14 - James Yarbrough
July 14 - Jacob Cooper

Anniversaries
July 1 - Jack & Betty Ray (belated)

Information & Insight

To know what is right and not do it is almost as bad as doing wrong!

Check out the NEW pictures on bulletin board behind Welcome Center and by the office! The pictures removed from the bulletin boards are available at the Welcome Center for anyone who wants them!

A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
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.

Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.

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

What the church needs is more men who talk less and do more!

Don’t forget the Brown Bag Lunch every Wednesday from 11 to 2!!

Satan is perfectly willing for a person to confess Christianity so long as he does not practice it.

Directory updates are available at the Welcome Center.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT
THIS COURT CASE?

In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the reparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate.

The case was brought before a wise judge. After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared "Case dismissed!"

The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah...yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!"

The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, "Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!" The lawyer pompously said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?"

The judge said, "Well it comes every year on exactly the same date---April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as ' April Fools Day,' consider that Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture he is a fool, thus April 1st is his holiday! Get it?"

PRAY THAT SOME DAY OUR COURTS WILL BE FULL OF THESE KIND OF JUDGES ... MAYBE THEN, WE CAN PUT GOD BACK WHERE HE BELONGS --- IN EVERYTHING WE DO ... Way to go, Judge!

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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 July 1, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxxxxl250 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx146 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxxxxl162 Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxxxxxl30 Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxx$68.92 Contribution:llxxxxxxxxl $5,397.45 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxx $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxxl +$6,679.18
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	Sunday Morning, July 15 Closing Prayer: Linzel Hutson Communion to Shut-Ins: O. L. Riley & Grimsley Bullard Greeters: Front: Herbert & Wilma Heffington Front: F.P. & Rita Jones East: Bruce & Linda Manning West: Dave & Fran Nance Sunday Evening, July 15 Communion: Guy Dale Adams & Justin Rutledge Announcements: Bob Stiger Closing Prayer: Cledas Manuel Wednesday Evening, July 18 Announcements: Roger Bowman Closing Prayer: Alcobra Hall Devotional: Ryan Wilson
Order of Worship July 8, 2007 577 - We Bow Down WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 578 - We Will Glorify 611 - Heavenly Sunlight PRAYER 287 - There Is A Redeemer Holy Lord 474 - Thank You Lord COMMUNION & GIVING 976 - I Shall Not Be Moved SERMON 924 - Just As I Am (1&4) 535 - The Glory Land Way (1) PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112