August 19, 2007 Bulletin

xxx xxx	*Holden Avenue Church of Christ* *Family News*
VOLUME 7 ISSUE 29	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	August 19, 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 501-278-5628 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.	Something new ... Something exciting ... Coming soon!!!

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PRAYER CONCERNS Our Members Continuous Prayer Concerns: Tressie Allen, Lola Baker, Iwanna Campbell, Orvill & Wilma Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Dorothy Leland, Itha Lewis, Elsie Ridgeway, Alton Mathis, Theda Smith, Lois Sutherland, Asellee Tims, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Muggs Goodman. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Melvin Block, Sherry Bradley, Richard Brasfield, Leta Cox, 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. July Prayer Requests: Almeta Brantley, Gloria Moss, Harold Madden, Darlene Latham, Richard Brasfield, Buddy Cullins. August Prayer Requests: June Sutherland, Thelma Green, Gwen Evins, Almeta Brantley, Matt Metheny, Glenda Winningham, Joe, Ann & Steven Foster, Gene Parks, Donald Ray Smotherman, Frank Kellems. Military: Adam Childers, James Vansandt. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list.	Birthdays August 20 - Christa Curtis Cook August 22 - Joe Blanchett August 22 - Mary McKee August 22 - Mary Smith August 25 - T.A. Brown Anniversaries August 20 - Roger & Teresa Green August 22 - Gus & Louise Ragsdale - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “O Lord, You have given me a mind, and You have given me a mouth. Help me to keep the two connected.” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NURSING HOME SERVICES 9/9/07: Newport Healthcare @ 3:30 pm 9/19/07: Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30 am - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brad Johns, grandson of Harold & Vernadene Rutledge, recently received a Bronze Star for outstanding service in Iraq.
Information & Insights Brown Bag Lunch is every Wednesday from 11 to 2. Bring your lunch and stop by for a visit. The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible class will resume Sept. 4th @10am. Books are available in the office and there will be a potluck following class. “The basic question is not how much of our money should we give to God, but how much of God’s money should we keep for ourselves.” ~J. Oswald Sanders Harding University Lectureship will be Sept 30 - Oct 3. More info @ www.harding.edu/lectureship or call the office. When you’ve seen one shopping center you’ve seen a mall! Help wanted: The White River Battered Women’s Shelter is currently looking for full and part time employees and volunteers. The full time shift is a 42 hour straight shift and pays $9.00 per hour. For more info call Barbara Halley @ 523-5403 or 523-5295. Homeless dishes are invading the small auditorium. If any belong at your house please take them home today!!! Everyone planning to attend the Prayer Workshop in Calhoun, Louisiana please meet Sunday, August 26 after evening services in the training room. Did you know that the dot over the letter i is called a tittle”? Thank you note from Ricky Benson is on bulletin board.	Bridal Shower xxx There will be a bridal shower for Nina Guinn bride-elect of Bo Brownd today from 1 to 2:30 in the small auditorium
	Ladies Day at the McCrory Church of Christ Saturday, August 25th from 9am to noon. Glen’s sister will be one of the speakers!

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Rules 4 Living "A Word from Ryan"

Put God First.
We exist for His glory and then to enjoy Him forever so seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).

Follow Jesus Daily.
He became as we are, in order to make us like He is (1 John 2:6).

Study the Bible Regularly.
Scripture is God's one and only guidebook to eternity. "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105).

Pray Constantly.
It keeps us close to heaven's pure air for the soul (Hebrews 4:16).

Think Hopefully.
Our life is what our thoughts make it (Proverbs 4:23).

Improve Yourself Consistently.
With God's help you can make the best of any situation (Philippians 4:13).

Do the Right Thing Always.
Character is the sum of all our choices (Proverbs 4:18).

Treat Others Lovingly.
God put on earth to help lift others up to heaven (Matthew 7:12).

Be a Faithful Member of Christ's Church.
Jesus is counting on us to carry on His work (Revelation 2:10).

Youth News

Tonight - No Bible Hour
August 19 - "Back 2 School Blast"

(Valley View Church of Christ @ 6pm. Van will leave at 4:45 pm!!)

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August 20 - School Starts!!
August 26 - No Bible Hour
August 26 - "Back 2 School Blast"

(North Heights Church of Christ in Batesville, AR)

Faith

One day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy: Tommy do you see the tree outside?
Tommy: Yes.
Teacher: Tommy, do you see the grass?
Tommy: Yes.
Teacher: Go outside & see if you can see the sky.
Tommy: OK. (He returns in a few minutes) Yes, I saw the sky.
Teacher: Did you see God up there?
Tommy: No.
Teacher: That’s my point. We can’t see God because he isn’t there. Possibly he just doesn’t exist. A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions. The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy: Tommy do you see the grass outside?
Tommy: Yessss!
Little Girl: Did you see the sky?
Tommy: Yesssss!!!!
Little Girl: Do you see the teacher?
Tommy: Yes.
Little Girl: Do you see her brain?
Blindfold man

Tommy: No.
Little Girl: Then according to what we were taught today, she possibly may not even have one!

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
II Corinthians 5:7

Birthday Bash
Following evening services on August 26th there will be a party honoring Travis Williams, who will be celebrating his 90th birthday!
firemen and birday cake

Please bring one of the following: sandwiches, dip, chips, desserts or drinks. No gifts, cards only please. There will be a money tree if you wish to honor him with a gift.

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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 August 12, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll248 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxl155 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxl138 Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxl-- Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxl$----- Contribution:llxxxxxxxl $4,958.75 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxl $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxll +$7,469.22
Sunday Morning, August 19 Closing Prayer: Jack Austin Communion to Shut-Ins: Charles Burrow & Tommy Lewis Greeters: Front: Betty Fisher & Eloise Hite Front: Bob & Carla Stiger East: Harold & Vernadene Rutledge West: Mitch & Paula Reid Sunday Evening, August 19 Communion: O. L. Riley & Jack Austin Announcements: John Clark Closing Prayer: Jimmie Darling Wednesday Evening, August 22 Announcements: Alcobra Hall Closing Prayer: Junior Hinkle Devotional: Ryan Wilson	Sunday Morning, August 26 Closing Prayer: Bobby Huey Communion to Shut-Ins: Jeff Rutledge & Brett Nicholson Greeters: Front: Jo Vest & Bettie Stegall Front: Narvel & Anita Proffit East: Stan & Betty McKee West: Verlon & Doris Manning Sunday Evening, August 26 Communion: Alfred Couch & James McCartney Announcements: Linzel Hutson Closing Prayer: Larry Kesselring Wednesday Evening, August 29 Announcements: Roger Bowman Closing Prayer: Raymond Davis Devotional: Ryan Wilson
*The shortest prayer in the Bible is Peter’s: “Lord save me!”* (Matthew 14:30)**
Order of Worship August 19, 2007 Wonderful, Merciful Savior WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 287 - There Is A Redeemer 176 - Lamb Of God 180 - Jesus Is Lord PRAYER 768 - Jesus Let Us Come To Know You 560 - Living By Faith 548 - The Lily Of The Valley LORD'S SUPPER 31 - Be Still And Know SERMON 957 - This World Is Not My Home 705 - A Common Love PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 xxxxxxxxll xxxxxxxxll