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

What better way to describe the beginning of the Lord’s church than the above definition. It moved suddenly into existence. It was instantly conceived with 3,000 plus members. It moved suddenly and with power, with resilience. Many tried to repress the church; it could not be repressed (Acts 4:13-31). Others tried to persecute the church, it was scattered and spread so that it was now in more places than the original. It was like throwing water on a oil fire (Acts 8:1-4). One tried to destroy the church only to become it’s greatest warrior (Acts 8:3). The church is the kingdom described by Daniel as the Kingdom that will never be destroyed. It will endure forever (Daniel 2:44). Concerning the church, Paul said that it was the mystery of the ages (Eph. 1:9; 3:1-13). Peter said that the prophets searched intently and with the greatest care trying to find out the time and circumstances of that which they spoke through the Spirit. Even the angels longed to look into this mystery (1 Peter 1:10-12). As for Jesus, He said that Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing the day of Christ (John 8:56).

That which we are a part of is the single most powerful institution in the world. “If God is for us, who can be against us” (Romans 8:31). It is the greatest institution in the world for it was founded by the creator Himself, bought with the most precious of resources, and is the only means by which one may receive saving grace. Many have died in an effort to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Many others perished so that we could have the Bible written in our own language. Just think of the price that was paid, from it’s conception until now, for the gospel to be preached and the church to be established here and throughout the world. Do we even comprehend that which we are a part of? Every time a sermon is preached we follow in the footsteps of Moses, Elijah, Jeremiah, Peter, and Paul. Every time the scriptures are read aloud we follow the path of David, Solomon, Ezra, and Nehemiah. With such a beginning, with such a heritage, let us never be content to gather and sit, but let us rather scatter and spring.

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 encourageing
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.

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

Birthdays

April 1 - Rita Cooper
April 1 - Travis Linvell
April 6 - Patrick Cox
April 6 - Phyllis May
April 6 - Charles McKee
April 7 - Macie Shirley
April 8 - Jason Skelton
April 9 - Deanna Kesselring
April 10 - Whitney Hodges
April 10 - Dustin (Bud) McKee
April 11 - Sonny Dobson
April 11 - Phyllis Evins

Anniversaries
April 6 - Joe & Twilla Blanchett
April 12 - Wayne & Helen Piker

Our 31st annual Ladies’ Day will be Saturday, April 12th. Our guest speaker, Elsie Huffard, will be speaking about customs and cultures relating to Biblical times - her lesson is titled “Walking Where Jesus Walked”. Many have worked hard to make this a wonderful day for everyone!! Ladies, please make plans to attend and bring a friend (or two)!!! Registration starts at 9:00 and a continental breakfast will be provided!! A nursery will provided for those with young ones and a salad luncheon will be served at noon. Our program will conclude around 1:30pm. Also we will have special singing guests—the A Cappella Angels!!!

A very special thanks to the
beautiful Holden Avenue women.
The shower was wonderful!
I feel so blessed to be here and
to be loved by you during
this special time in my life.
Love, Mary Smith

In our daily walk as a Christian, the most important thing that we must remember is that we belong to someone, we are God’s children. John 1:12 - “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God.” Because we have done the things necessary to receive God, we are his children. To show that we are his children we must turn away from fleshly things that cause us to sin, or we show that we are not God’s children. Romans 9:8 - “Those who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God.” We are told that because of God’s love, we can be called his children. 1 John 3:1 - “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” As Christians, we must do the things God has told us to do, or we will be no different than anybody else. 1 John 5:2 - “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.”

Remember that if you belong to God, you must turn your entire life over to Him. 1 Corinthians 6:20 - “For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

~Selected            

Harold Young is a native Arkansan. He was baptized into Christ at an early age, and began preaching the glorious gospel at the Dixie Church of Christ in North Little Rock.

Brother Young attended Baptist College in Little Rock receiving an Associate degree in Theological Studies and Pulaski Technical College where he received his Associate in Industrial Technology and Industrial Electronics. He has also attended Harding University and University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Harold has been preaching the gospel for over 15 years and his experiences are numerous. He served with distinction as minister of the East Side Church of Christ, Little Rock, AR, and at the Fordyce Church of Christ each for 5 years. He has been the minister of the Calhoun Street Church of Christ, Newport, Arkansas for the last 4 1/2.

Brother Young is perpetually busy speaking across the state of Arkansas at Lectureships, Conferences, and Marriage Retreats. A man of many talents; he is also a great chef.

Harold and his lovely wife Karen have four children and live in Sherwood, Arkansas.

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, April 6
Communion:   John Chronister & Junior Hinkle
Announcements:   Charles Burrow
Closing Prayer:   Larry Kesselring

Wednesday Evening, April 9
Announcements:   Stan McKee
Closing Prayer:   Gus Ragsdale
Devotional:   Randy Williams

Sunday Evening, April 16
Communion:   Alfred Couch & Vernon Smotherman
Announcements:   Guy Dale Adams
Closing Prayer:   Raymond Davis

Wednesday Evening, April 9
Announcements:   George Leland
Closing Prayer:   Dustin McGee
Devotional:   Raymond Davis

Welcome & Announcements
678 - More About Jesus
679 - Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
180 - Jesus Is Lord
Communion/Giving
560 - Living By Faith
474 - Thank You Lord
528 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Sermon
902 - Nothing But The Blood
470 - Victory In Jesus (Vs 1)
Prayer

If you are listed in the Opportunity To Serve and are NOT able to serve - please call John Chronister (523-3890) or Charles Burrow (523-3264) so they can get someone to fill in for you. Also, if you teach or count classes and are not able to fulfill your obligation, please call the office (523-2192) or ask someone to take your place.

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