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| Volume 8 Issue 15 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | April 13, 2008 |
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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
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"God Never Sleeps"
By Glen Knabe
After a long day of healing many people, Jesus got into a boat and his disciples followed Him. They began to row to the other side of the lake when a furious storm came up causing the waves to be swept over the boat. Needless to say the disciples where terrified. They feared for their lives; they thought they were going to drown. Where was Jesus? He was sleeping. He was in the same boat they were. He was so relaxed that He could sleep. They were so terrified they didn’t know what to do. He knew who was in control. They thought everything was out of control.
Has anything changed much in the past 2000 years? Nothing but the storms. Their storm was a physical one. Ours can be, but more times than not it is an emotional one, a mental one. The farmer that doesn’t know if his crops are going to produce enough to pay off the debt. The mother that has children but no husband to support them. The divorce that leaves everyone shocked and bewildered as to what to do from there. The doctors said it was cancer. I got laid off today. They may close the plant down.
So many things that can wreck our lives and in the process wreck our faith as well. “Where are you God? Why is this happening to me God? Are you asleep? Can’t you see?” How many times has God heard these lines from His own children’s lips?. Jesus replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Because we are going to drown, Jesus! I’m going to lose my job, Jesus! I’m not going to be able to live to see my grandchildren, Jesus! I can’t feed my children, Jesus! “You of little faith,” He says.
Are you a child of God? Have your sins been forgiven, washed away by the blood of the Lamb? Do you really believe in God and that “in all things He works for the good of those who love Him” (Rom 8:28)? Then don’t be afraid. We are in the same boat with Jesus. He is the Creator. He is in control. I can’t understand all things and I can’t give all the right answers to everyone that is hurting, including myself, but I know that Jesus is in the boat with me and even though Jesus as a man on this earth needed a little rest, God never sleeps!
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 | |
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Welcome
Welcome to the Holden Avenue Church
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended
Peggy Penix
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| ... Phone: 870-523-2192 Fax: 870-523-5692 Website: www.holdenavecofc.com | ||
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PRAYER CONCERNS
Our Members Continuous Prayer Concerns:Tressie Allen, Lola Baker, Joyce Bullard, Donald Burgess, Iwanna Campbell, Joe & Jimmie Clark, Patrick Cox, Orvill & Wilma Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Muggs Goodman, Brenda Jones, Itha Lewis, Cledas Manuel, Alton Mathis, Elsie Ridgeway, Louise Ragsdale, Theda Smith, Sandra Sullins, Lois Sutherland, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Neal Williams. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Mitchell Baker, Melvin Block, Sherry Bradley, Candi Breckenridge Christie, Virginia Doyle, Mike Driver, Rae Dee Eddington, Linda Fields, Suzie Ford, Leta Kirker, Laverne Long, Spencer Long, Eilene Madden, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Kim Sheppard, Betty Shirley, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Harold Sutherland, Offie Thornton, Pat Turner, Ed Yarbrough. March Prayer Requests: Linda McGuire, Barbara Sweat, Bonita Eddington, Ralph Sink, Wilma Honey, Retta Nicholson, George Doty, Madelyn Reid, Olivia Winemiller, Harold & June Sutherland, Mae Lynn England, Anna Lewis, Travis Williams, Mary Emery, Wilma Honey, Maxine Crenshaw, Carl & Ann Jackson. April Prayer Requests: Maria Hinkle, Shelly Pulliam, Becky Jones, Mary Alery, Elsie Ridgeway, O’Neal Berry, Joyce Price. Military: Amy & Adrian Knights, Larry Motts, Joshua Liles, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams, Bryon Weatherman, Gerald Sykes, Michael Sykes, Adam Moore, Rodney Simpson, Jonathan Dobbs. Please call the office for any updates to the prayer list. |
NURSING HOME SERVICES
04-13-08 - Newport Healthcare @ 3:30pm 04-16-08 - Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30am
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Information & Insights
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Singing
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Notice to the A Cappella Angels: Plans scheduled for April 20th & 27th have been cancelled - will be rescheduled in May. | ||
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Baker/Smith Wedding
The pleasure of your company
reception will follow in the fellowship hall
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Occupation Hymns "A Word from Ryan"
Article taken from House to House, Heart to Heart | |||
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Youth News
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Guest
Lyle Cook from the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort will be here to speak to us during the morning class period. The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort immediately responds to any major disaster in the continental United States by sending truckloads of emergency food, water, cleaning, and other supplies to disaster victims. Thanks to these efforts supplies have been dispensed to over 150 families. | ||
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Silencing of God DVD Series
The elders are making available the DVD servies - The Silencing of God. They are available from the office for anyone who would benefit from sharing them. Cost $5.00. |
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| Opportunity to Serve | |
| Sunday Morning, April 13 Announcements: Junior Hinkle Communion Thoughts: J.C. McMinn Bus Driver: R. M. Bledsoe Ushers/ Greeters: Clay Malone & David May Table: Garrett Brown, Dean Phillips, Alcobra Hall, Donald Burgess, Andy May, Jim O’Dell Closing Prayer: David Churchman Communion to Shut-Ins: John Clark & Joel Curtis Greeters: Front: G.A. & Ethel Lewis Front: Bruce & Linda Manning East: Betty Fisher & Cathy Harris West: Ruth White & Jo Vest
Sunday Evening, April 13
Wednesday Evening, April 16 |
Sunday Morning, April 20 Announcements/Prayer: Stan McKee Communion Thoughts: Raymond Davis April Bus Driver: R. M. Bledsoe April Ushers: Clay Malone & David May April Table Servers: Garrett Brown, Dean Phillips, Alcobra Hall, Donald Burgess, Andy May, Jim O’Dell Closing Prayer: Jimmie Darling Communion to Shut-Ins: Larry Kesselring & Harold Rutledge Greeters: Front: Roger & Debbie Bowman Front: Charles & Catherine Burrow East: Lena Manuel & Margaret Goodman West: Micki & Dustin McGee
Sunday Evening, April 20
Wednesday Evening, April 23 |
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
April 13, 2008
Welcome & Announcements |
A Little Change
In an effort to recruit more volunteers to help during the worship service, we are changing the Opportunity to Serve. Please note the changes and be ready to serve when your name appears!! If you are currently not in the rotation but are willing to participate - please let John Chronister, Charles Burrow, or the church office know!!!
HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1201 HOLDEN AVENUE NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112 |
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Our Book of Numbers
April 6, 2008 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll282 |
THE SENILITY PRAYER:
Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference. |
April 14 - Amy Rutledge
There’s lots of singing planned today!! Our Second Sunday Singing Service will begin at 5:30pm this afternoon. After our service the A Cappella Angels will entertain us!!! Make plans to be here!!!
