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
Custodian
Goldie Arnold

Spring: n. The season between winter and summer.

The miracle of the earth is indeed displayed through Spring; the leaves, the grass, the trees, the flowers. They all die yet are raised up again by the power of God, year after year. Each comes back, thicker, taller, and more beautiful than before. Truly, with Spring, the entire earth, reaches out and gives praise to God! The trees lift their branches to the sky, praising God, in all of their majesty. The wind, too, sends a gentle breeze that whistles a tune of praise through the leaves and the grass. The birds soar high into the air, singing their songs of praise, thanking God for their daily provisions. The waters move gently along the lands giving life to all of God’s creation, trickling over the rocks and whispering praise in their own melody. All proclaiming the glory of God through language understood by all the world yet never heard with human ears (Ps 19:1-4).

Each Spring, the earth gives us a visual reminder of the miracle of life, the gift of God. How fitting it is, that during this yearly miracle, another miracle would take place that would not only remind us of the miracle of life, but also give it meaning. It only makes sense that while the resurrection of nature is taking place, the resurrection of the one who created it takes place as well. Of what meaning is spring without the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Of what meaning is any season without the resurrection of Christ? Of what meaning is life itself without the resurrection of Christ? As Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:17, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, you are still in your sins.”

For centuries the miracle of Spring has astounded the minds of men. Countless myths have been concocted trying to give meaning to this time of the year and many still worship these pagan myths and legends today. But only in Christ does anything have meaning. May this and every Spring, remind us of the miracle of Christ and His resurrection. May it also remind us of the miracle within ourselves; that though we died, we are raised to walk in newness of life, a new creation (Romans 6:3-4). Praise God!

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.

Our sympathy is extended to
the family of

Ira Phillips

Ira was from Walnut
Ridge and was Ruby
Marlin’s brother.

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

Birthdays

March 23 - Debbie Bowman
March 24 - John Clark
March 24 - Heather Carter
March 25 - Stan McKee
March 26 - Helen Piker
March 27 - Lennie Bacus
March 27 - Tom Joplin
March 29 - Debbie O’Dell

Anniversaries
March 28- Cledas & Lena Manuel
March 29 - Roger & Debbie Bowman

There will be an Easter Egg hunt and hot dog cookout at the church today from 5pm to 6:30pm for children up to 6th grade. Youth Group - please be here at 4:30pm to hide the eggs!!

The functions of the missions ministry are many since most of the work of the Lord’s church can be labeled missions. For many years we have supported a church in Yasanavotina, Ukraine. While they have grown spiritually and are beginning to support themselves they still need our help supporting a local minister. In addition we also help with orphan homes and the purchase of Bibles for Ukrainians as new towns are visited each year. We also support Panama missions, several student unions (UCA, ASU & U of A), the church at Fort Defiance, AZ, and a Christian school in Zambia, Nigeria. In addition to these we also support people from our congregation and friends & family members of our congregation to go on mission trips.

Never neglect daily prayer. When you pray, remember that God is present, and He hears you. Never neglect daily private Bible reading. When you read, remember that God is speaking to you, and you are to believe and act upon what He says. If you are in doubt whether a thing is right or wrong, go to God and ask for help in making your decision the right one. Never take your standard of Christianity from other Christians, or argue because this or that person does something, you may. Ask yourself, “What would Christ do?” Strive to follow Him. Never believe what you feel if it contradicts God’s Word. Ask yourself: “Can what I feel be true if God’s Word is true?” Both cannot be true - believe God, and make yourself the liar.

Hear the gospel --------- Romans 10:17
Believe the gospel ------ John 3:16
Repent of your sins ----- Luke 13:3
Confess Christ ----------- Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized -------------- Mark 16:16
Live faithfully ------------ Revelation 2:10

Sunday Evening, March 23
Communion:   O. L. Riley & Mitch Reid
Announcements:   Stan McKee
Closing Prayer:   John Chronister

Wednesday Evening, March 26
Announcements:   Jeff Rutledge
Closing Prayer:   Justin Rutledge
Devotional:   Junior Hinkle

Sunday Evening, March 30
Communion:   Dustin McGee & John Chronister
Announcements:   Bob Stiger
Closing Prayer:   Jason Tubbs

Wednesday Evening, April 2
Announcements:   J. C. McMinn
Closing Prayer:   Jack Austin
Devotional:   John Clark

Welcome & Announcements
103 - He Has Made Me Glad
72 - Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty
810 - Listen To Our Hearts
Prayer
Sermon - Part 1
Communion/Giving
484 - My All In All
Scripture Reading
Sermon - Part 2
23 - Our God He Is Alive (1,2 & 3)
Collection
781 - Thank You Lord
Prayer

• The wife who says it’s hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me, and not out with someone else.


• The husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato, because he is home with me and not out at the bars.


• The teenager who is complaining about doing chores because it means they are home, not on the streets.


• For the taxes I pay because it means I am employed.

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• For the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.


• For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it mans I have a home.


• For my huge heating bill because it means that I am warm.


• For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been capable of working hard.


• We give thanks to you, O Lord God Almighty ... Rev. 11:17