July 22, 2007 Bulletin

*Holden Avenue Church of Christ* *Family News*
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 25	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	July 22, 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.	Sympathy Our Sympathy is extended to the family of John Lewis. John passed this life July 13, 2007 leaving behind a loving wife and family

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL *"A Word from Ryan"* A Sunday school teacher asked her little children as they were on the way to church service, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” One bright little girl replied, “Because people are sleeping.” One Sunday in a Midwest City, a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship hour. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally, the father picked up the little fellow and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just before reaching the foyer, the little one called loudly to the congregation, “Pray for me! Pray for me!” A heavy snowstorm closed the schools in one town. When the children returned to school a few days later, one grade school teacher asked her students whether they had used the time away from school constructively. “I sure did, teacher,” one little girl replied. “I just prayed for more snow.” Sally had been teaching her three-year-old daughter, Caitlin, the Lord’s Prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her. One night the girl said she was ready to solo. Sally listened with pride as Caitlin carefully enunciated each word, right up to the end of the prayer... “And lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us some e-mail.” Children are a blessing from God! Vacation Bible School starts tonight!!! We hope to have lots of children here. Our theme this year is “Children of the King!” We will hear lessons about Naaman’s Servant Girl, Miriam, David and Goliath and Josiah. I look forward to an exciting week of studying about these different Bible characters. I love to study the Bible and see what we can learn from the loves of these people. I hope that we all can find something from the lessons that we can use in our lives to better our walk with God. I hope we can get as many kids in here as possible and that we have many visitors and our own members here for VBS. The children and adults will all hear lessons from the Word of God which is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105).
Young Adult Class!! Starting July 29th Glen will be teaching a new young adult class in the small auditorium.	Youth News July 22-26 - Vacation Bible School (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Classes for all ages each night!!) July 29 - Nursing Home Services
Fifth Sunday Potluck! xxx July 29th will be our Fifth Sunday Potluck! Bring your favorite dish and be prepared for a wonderful meal and even better companionship!!	Vacation Bible School Adult Class Schedule Sunday - David Robinson - Naaman’s Servant Girl Monday - Nick Hamilton - Miriam Tuesday - Devin Swindle - David & Goliath Wednesday - L.V. Pheifer - King Josiah Thursday

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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, 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, Gary Carlton, 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, Freddy Gates, Muggs Goodman, Darlene Latham, Richard Brasfield.
Military:
Adam Childers, James Vansandt.

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

NURSING HOME SERVICES

8/12/07: Newport Healthcare @ 3:30 pm
8/15/07: Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30 am

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Birthdays
July 23 - Jessica Rutledge
July 26 - Brenda Jones
July 26 - Micki McGee

Anniversaries
July 25 - Jimmy & Margaret Goodman
July 27 - Junior & Maude Hinkle
July 27 - Ralph & Nancy Sink

Information & Insights

The Bible never suffers from neglect. It is only those who neglect it who suffer.

Don’t forget the Brown Bag Lunch every Wednesday from 11 to 2!! Stop by and join us for lunch - buy your lunch, pack a lunch or just come to visit!!

Too often religion is like soap - those who need it most use it least.

Gospel meeting at Hickory Ridge Church of Christ. Invitation on bulletin board.

One thing you can give and still keep is your word!

Madison Grace Montgomery was born July 17, 2007. She weighed 7lbs 9ozs and was 21 1/4 inches long. Congratulations to Mama Kim Montgomery and Grandma Phyllis and Uncle Grant Evins!

Sadie Elizabeth Washam was born July 18, 2007. She weighed 7lbs & 9ozs and was 20 inches long. Congratulations to her parents, Donnie & Stephanie, great grandparents, Charles & Mary McKee.

We can never profit from our mistakes as long as we blame others for them.

He Is Coming Back!!!

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. Is that important? You'd better believe it! Is that significant? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished. Now if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, “I'm done". But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the servant knew that the folded napkin meant, "I'm not finished yet." The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"

He is Coming Back!!!!!!!!

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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	Sunday Morning, Month of August Announcements: Communion Thoughts: J. C. McMinn Table: Guy Adams, Bo Brownd, Herb Heffington Dustin McGee, Nate Watson, Melvin Loftin Bus Driver: Jack Austin Ushers/Greeters: Raymond Davis & Art Blackshear
Sunday Morning, July 22 Closing Prayer: Guy Dale Adams Communion to Shut-Ins: Andy May & Jimmie Darling Greeters: Front: James & Karen Yarbrough Front: Jason & Alison Tubbs East: Laura & Travis Nodine West: Perry & Brenda Stegall Sunday Evening, July 22 Communion: Vernon Smotherman & Charles Burrow Announcements: Stan McKee Closing Prayer: Jeff Rutledge Wednesday Evening, July 25 Announcements: Junior Hinkle Closing Prayer: David May Devotional: Ryan Wilson	Sunday Morning, July 29 Closing Prayer: Alcobra Hall Communion to Shut-Ins: James McCartney & Joel Curtis Greeters: Front: Grimsley & Joyce Bullard Front: Raymond & Peggy Davis East: Narvel & Anita Proffitt West: Jim & Debbie O’Dell Sunday Evening, July 29 Communion: R. M. Bledsoe & Gus Ragsdale Announcements: Junior Hinkle Closing Prayer: J. C. McMinn Wednesday Evening, August 1 Announcements: Bob Stiger Closing Prayer: Cledas Manuel Devotional: Ryan Wilson
Order of Worship July 22, 2007 103 - He Has Made Me Glad WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 129 - Amazing Grace 176 - Lamb Of God PRAYER 768 - Jesus, Let Us Come To Know You 180 - Jesus Is Lord LORD'S SUPPER 429 - Oh, To Be Like Thee SERMON 1014 - Jesus Loves Me PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 Our Book of Numbers July 15, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxxxxl265 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx164 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxxxxl148 Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxxxxxl20 Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxx$73.94 Contribution:llxxxxxxxxl $5,430.90 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxx $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxxl +$7,231.67