September 16, 2007 Bulletin

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VOLUME 7 ISSUE 33	"Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23)	September 16, 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	A Tribute to the Bible Class Teachers Bible School teachers are probably one of the most overloaded and taken for granted people in the church. Sunday after Sunday they give of their time and efforts----for free. Even on those Sundays when their class seems more bent on mischief than on learning. And on those Sundays when nobody bothers to participate. On balmy Sundays when “spring fever” transports pupils’ thoughts far from the classroom. On those Sundays when a young pupil’s minor mishap becomes a major disaster, prompting a class disrupting flood of tears. And on weekday evenings, when they give up a “night out” or some of their very scarce free time (that could be spent catching up on the ironing) preparing Sunday’s lesson. Or attending teachers meetings . . . Or calling on pupils whose attendance has slipped a bit. In those hurry-up days, when folks never seem to have much time to help out with much of anything, these efforts ought to be doubly appreciated. All too often, they are not! The Bible School teacher is there most every Sunday, quietly doing the job in the best way known how with no fanfare and scant praise. So we would like to pay tribute to those unsung heroes of God’s Kingdom. Your gift is the greatest of all ... a concern for others ... an unselfish desire to help ... a willingness to freely give your talents for God. Paul tells us in II Corinthians 9:7, that “God loves a cheerful giver.” He must have a special love for Bible Class Teachers! Unknown
	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.	Rejoice The angels rejoice with Brandon Ferguson!! Brandon was baptized last Sunday and we are so happy to welcome him into God’s family. Brandon’s address is: PO Box 1 Jacksonport, AR 72075

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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, Louise Ragsdale. 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, Candi Breckenridge Christie. August Prayer Requests: June Sutherland, Thelma Green, Gwen Evins, Almeta Brantley, Matt Metheny, Glenda Winningham, Steven Foster, Gene Parks, Donald Ray Smotherman, Frank Kellems, Norman Madden, Tim Miller, Fuzzy Gates, Rufus White, Jimmy Dean Family, Gredin Jones, Sam Penix, Roy Cowell family. September Prayer Requests: Freddy Gates, Nettie Lindsey, Mavis Rhodes, Em Sullins. Military: James Vansandt. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list.	Birthdays Sept 20 - John Brownd Jr. Sept 21 - Peggy Davis Sept 21 - Ed Jones Anniversaries Sept 21 - Scott & Rita Cooper Sept 22 - Guy Dale & Linda Adams When the devil comes knocking at your door, simply say . . . “Jesus, could you get that for me please”? NURSING HOME SERVICES 9/19/07: Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30 am 9/30/07: Newport Healthcare @ 3:30 pm Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Information & Insights Guest speaker tonight: James Balcom from The Children’s Homes in Paragould will be speaking at our evening services tonight. “Change for Children” banks may be turned in to him tonight. The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it . . . but what he becomes by it. My Circle . . . a new ministry coming soon to Holden Avenue!! Stress is what happens when your head says “No” but your mouth says “Of course, I’d be glad to.” Draw a picture 6th grade & under and place it in the box at the Welcome Center today. Toning the Temple support group will meet tomorrow, Sept 17 @ 2pm. Love is a peculiar thing. In order to get it, you have to give it. And when you get it . . . you have to give it back to keep it. Brown Bag Supper - Join us every Wednesday at 6pm for an hour of fellowship before our evening service! Change for Children: Please turn in your Change for Children cans before Sept 23rd. Young Adult Class for college age to young at heart meets Sunday morning in the small auditorium. Ivon Turner’s new address is 1645 West Walnut Lane, Springfield, NO 65707.	Welcome Home There will be a welcome home party for Adam Childers
	Baby Shower There will be a baby shower for Jamie Wilson today from 1 to 2:30pm in the small auditorium.

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God is Awesome! *"A Word from Ryan"* The God that we serve is truly a great and awesome God. I wish we would sing the song "Awesome God" more because He truly is awesome. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to save us from our sins (John 3:16-17). What is so great about God is that He offers forgiveness from our sins. As Christians, we are not always going to live up to the way God wants us to live. We are going to sin (Romans 3:23). We are going to "Miss the mark." But the good news is, God doesn't strike us dead when we sin. If we are truly sorry for the sins, we can go to God in prayer and ask for forgiveness and He will remove our sins as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12). God offers us a mulligan, that is a chance to start over or to begin again. When David sinned, he asked God to create in him a clean heart and to restore a right spirit within him (Psalms 51:10). When we sin, let's go to God for spiritual cleansing and restoration. God loves you and I love you and let's serve Him every day and let's go to Heaven together! x
Youth News September 23 - "Area Wide" (At McCrory Church of Christ) Sep 29 - Cabot Praise (Cabot Church of Christ for grades 7-12!) September 30 - "Newport Healthcare"	New Classes New classes begin TODAY for Cradle Roll to sixth grades!! Some classes have moved - Cradle Roll and 2 & 3 year olds meet downstairs and all others meet upstairs. There will be someone to direct you to the new classroom. Several have been painting this week and the teachers worked hard yesterday to get the classrooms ready for our new education program!! Thanks you painters & teachers!!
Care Packages The Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Class will be preparing care packages for our troops Tuesday, Sept 18th. Please have your homemade goodies at the church before 9am Tuesday morning and turn in postage money to Beverly Skelton or Rovene Barron.	An Opportunity to Serve In recent days, an opportunity to serve has surfaced in Jackson County. On Sunday, September 23rd, at 4:00pm in the small auditorium, you are invited to learn more about this opportunity. Kim Black, a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ in Searcy and Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice, will conduct a presentation on becoming a Hospice volunteer. As a Hospice volunteer, one is able to minister to the needs of those that are terminally ill, as well as to their families. These needs are often spiritual ones. The program is open to both men and women and Kim will be able to answer any questions that might arise after the presentation. This is ministry in its purest form, to look after the needs of others. By doing so, the seed of God’s word and His love are sown, and according to I Corinthians 3:6-7, God is the one who will make things grow.

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Opportunity To Serve
Sunday Morning, Month of September Announcements: Junior Hinkle Communion Thoughts: Charles Burrow Table: Donald Burgess, Brett Nicholson, Cody Hall James McCartney, Cledus Manuel, Verlon Manning Bus Driver: Guy Dale Adams Ushers/Greeters: R. M. Bledsoe & Jimmie Darling	Our Book of Numbers September 9, 2007 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll240 Bible Class:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxl151 Evening Worship:lxxxxxxxxl107 Evening Bible Hour:lxxxxxxl42 Children's Home:lxxxxxxxxl$----- Contribution:llxxxxxxxl $5,503.04 Weekly Budget:lxxxxxl $5,200.00 YTD Budget:lxxxxxxll +$7,457.10
Sunday Morning, September 16 Closing Prayer: Alcobra Hall Communion to Shut-Ins: Greg Brannon & David May Greeters: Front: Ruth White & Fayon Churchman Front: Phyllis & Grant Evins East: Shelly & Bobbie Pulliam West: Gene & Gloria Moss Sunday Evening, September 16 Communion: Stan McKee & Jack Austin Announcements: J. C. McMinn Closing Prayer: O. L. Riley Wednesday Evening, September 19 Announcements: Guy Dale Adams Closing Prayer: Roger Bowman Devotional: Glen Knabe	Sunday Morning, September 23 Closing Prayer: Alfred Couch Communion to Shut-Ins: Marshall Stites & Jimmie Darling Greeters: Front: Art & Vivian Blackshear Front: John & Marlene Chronister East: Clay & Karen Malone West: Charles & Mary McKee Sunday Evening, September 23 Communion: O.L. Riley & Mitch Reid Announcements: Raymond Davis Closing Prayer: John Clark Wednesday Evening, September 26 Announcements: Linsel Hutson Closing Prayer: Bob Stiger Devotional: Ryan Wilson
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. I Corinthians 15:33
Order of Worship September 16, 2007 WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 96 - I Stand In Awe 38 - Awesome God PRAYER 287 - There Is A Redeemer 313 - The Old Rugged Cross (1st, 2nd & 4th vs) 349 - Ten Thousand Angels (vs 1-4, then chorus) LORD'S SUPPER 376 - He Paid A Debt 18 - Faithful Love SERMON 792 - My Eyes Are Dry 683 - A Am Mine No More PRAYER	HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 xxxxxxxxll xxxxxxxxll