August 5, 2007 Bulletin

*Holden Avenue Church of Christ* *Family News*
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 27	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	August 5, 2007
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 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 Staff Pulpit Minister: Glen Knabe 501-279-7418 glen@holdenavecofc.com Youth Minister: Ryan Wilson 870-217-5838 ryan@holdenavecofc.com ymryan17@yahoo.com Secretary: Brenda Stegall brenda@holdenavecofc.com Phone: 870-523-2192 Fax: 870-523-5692 WEBSITE: www.holdenavecofc.com
	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.	God’s Salvation Plan Hear the Gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe on the Lord & His Word (Mark 16:16; John 8:24) Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3,5; Acts 17:30) Confess Christ (Matthew 10:32,33; Luke 12:8; Romans 10:9) Be Baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; Galatians 3:27) Live a faithful, dedicated life (Revelation :10; 2 Peter 1:5-10)

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The Old Rugged Cross *"A Word from Ryan"* It was the most tragic event in history. . .Yet it was the most wonderful thing that ever happened. It was the saddest spectacle mankind ever beheld . . . Yet by it came the greatest joy. The old rugged cross was Satan’s greatest victory . . . Yet by the cross Satan suffered his most stunning defeat. The cross was the greatest exhibition of divine justice . . . Yet it was the most wonderful demonstration of divine mercy. It was through the cross that God condemned sin . . . Yet by it He forgave the sinner. The cross stands for God’s hatred of sin . . . Yet it was the greatest proof of His love for the sinner. The cross was mankind’s darkest hour . . . Yet it was the greatest of all lights. On that day the sun, the S–U–N, refused to shine at midday . . . But on that day the Son, the S–0–N, became the light of the world. “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Galatians 6:14) xxx
	Youth News August 5 - Devo in Small Auditorium (After evening services. Guys Drinks/Girls Chips) August 12 - Bridge Sunday (Small Auditorium) August 26 - "Back 2 School Blast" (North Heights Church of Christ in Batesville, AR)
Brown Bag Lunch 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!!	Young Adult Class!! We hope all the young adults will meet every Sunday in the Small Auditorium for Bible class. They will be studying from the book of Philippians and everyone is invited!

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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, Richard Brasfield.
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, Buddy Cullins.
Military:
Adam Childers, James Vansandt.

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

NURSING HOME SERVICES

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

Birthdays
August 6 - David May
August 6 - Jason Tubbs
August 7 - Goldie Arnold
August 10 - Clay Malone

Insights

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."

"Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them."

"If you treat a person as he is, he will remain as he is. If you treat him for what he could be, he will become what he could be."

"Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself."

Top 10 Signs You’re Not Reading
Your Bible Enough

10.) The preacher announces the sermon is from Genesis and you check the table of contents.

9.) You think Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob may have had a few hit songs during the ‘60s.

8.) You open to Psalms and a WWII savings bond falls out.

7.) When asked, you say that your favorite Old Testament patriarch is Hercules.

6.) Your favorite Bible verse is, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.”

5.) You become frustrated because Charlton Heston isn’t listed in either the concordance or the table of contents.

4.) Catching the kids reading the Song of Solomon, you demand: “Who gave you this stuff?”

3.) You think the Minor Prophets worked in the quarries.

2.) You keep falling for it every time when the preacher tells you to turn to First Hezekiah.

And the number one sign you may not be reading your Bible enough:

1.) The kids keep asking too many questions about your usual bedtime story: “Jonah the Shepherd Boy and His Ark of Many Colors.”

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman
that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the
word of truth” . . . 2 Timothy 2:15

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Opportunity To Serve
Sunday Morning, Month of August Announcements: Roger Bowman 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	Our Book of Numbers July 29, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll216 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxl142 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxl--- Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxl--- Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxl$60.97 Contribution:llxxxxxxxl $4,900.25 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxl $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxll +$6,501.72
Sunday Morning, August 5 Closing Prayer: Charles Burrow Communion to Shut-Ins: John Chronister & Junior Hinkle Greeters: Front: David & Phyllis May Front: Matt & Melanie Reid East: Joe & Judy Rennicke West: Jeff & Amy Rutledge Sunday Evening, August 5 Communion: Donald Burgess & Jimmie Darling Announcements: Linzel Hutson Closing Prayer: Stan McKee Wednesday Evening, August 8 Announcements: Cody Hall Closing Prayer: Justin Rutledge Devotional: Ryan Wilson	Sunday Morning, August 12 Closing Prayer: Andy May Communion to Shut-Ins: Larry Kesselring & Harold Rutledge Greeters: Front: Marian & Jacob Ardrey Front: Alex McClain & Jessica Ardrey East: Kathlene Lampton & Micki McGee West: Ryan & Jamie Wilson Sunday Evening, August 12 Communion: Roger Bowman & Perry Stegall Announcements: Raymond Davis Closing Prayer: Alfred Couch Wednesday Evening, August 15 Announcements: O. L. Riley Closing Prayer: Gus Ragsdale Devotional: Glen Knabe
Order of Worship August 5, 2007 238 - You Are The Song That I Sing (2X) WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 578 - We Will Glorify 72 - Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty (2X) PRAYER 300 - Praise Him! Praise Him! 957 - This World Is Not My Home 315 - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross LORD'S SUPPER 959 - Just A Little Talk With Jesus SERMON 902 - Nothing But The Blood (Vs. 1 & 3) 989 - Soon & Very Soon (Vs. 1) PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112