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| Volume 8 Issue 17 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | April 27, 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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"This Is How We Know" - Part 2
By Glen Knabe
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Love is an indicator. Your gas gauge is an indicator that you need more gas. Your thermometer is an indicator to let you know what the temperature is. Your smoke alarm is an indicator that alerts you to possible danger. Love is an indicator of the Christian family’s unity and discipleship. It is an indicator to the people of the world. By it they can determine if we truly are what we say we are. It is also an indicator to ourselves.
John writes in 1 John 3:18-19, “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence.” This is how we know. What is this? Love. What do we know by it? If we belong to the truth. Do we love one another? Do we love with actions? Do I forgive when others upset me or do I hold grudges and not talk to certain people? Do I show my love and affection with warm smiles and hugs to everyone, even visitors? Do I show my love and concern for those that are sick by saying I will pray for them or by personally sending them a card or going to see them? To love is more than to say it or believe it. To love is to show it and carry it out and love in action is the indicator to the world that we are His disciples. It is also the indicator to ourselves that we love God and are in the truth. John says in 1 John 4:20, “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.” So dear children, as John would say, love one another. | |
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Welcome
Welcome to the Holden Avenue Church
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is
Harold Sutherland
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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, Offie Thornton, Pat Turner, Ed Yarbrough. March Prayer Requests: Linda McGuire, Barbara Sweat, Bonita Eddington, Ralph Sink, Wilma Honey, Retta Nicholson, George Doty, Olivia Winemiller, June Sutherland, Mae Lynn England, Travis Williams, Wilma Honey, Carl & Ann Jackson. April Prayer Requests: Maria Hinkle, Shelly Pulliam, Becky Jones, Mary Alery, Elsie Ridgeway, O’Neal Berry, Joyce Price, Nancy Cordell, Mary Ford, Roy Burlison, Susan Brantley, Dustin Higgins, Adam Griffin, Retha Cullum, Myra Barber, Bill Gates, Mary Ford, L.W. Winters, Maxine Crenshaw, Lois Gabbert. 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
05-11-08 - Newport Healthcare @ 3:30pm 05-21-08 - Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30am
Associate yourself with men or women of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
~Phillips St. Church of Christ bulletin~
Birthdays
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Information & Insights
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The Lord is My Shepherd
A Bible class teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible, Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters a month to learn the verses. Little Bobby was excited about the task, but just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line.
“The Lord is my shepherd and that’s all I need to know!”
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Bridal Shower
You are invited to a bridal shower honoring Dru Western
bride-elect of Brandon Ferguson.
As a young man marries a maiden, so will your sons | |
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Temptation "A Word from Ryan"
We all face temptations every day of our lives. One thing that is certain for us as Christians is, we will be tempted until the day we die. A friend of mine back in Mississippi once said that the temptation to sin is a “Storm that Is Never-ending.” Even Jesus our Lord faced temptations. We know for sure that He was faced with turning stones into bread, jumping off the top of the temple, and bowing down before Satan (Matthew 4:1-11). | |
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Youth News
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Senior Sunday Reception
We will be honoring our graduating seniors May 4. Ryan has prepared a wonderful sermon and slide show and the elders will present a Bible to each senior. At 4:30pm there will be a reception in the small auditorium for our seniors and everyone is invited to join their celebration. A gift table will be set up for each senior. Cake and punch will be served. |
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Dinner & A Movie
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| Sunday Morning, April 27 Announcements/Prayer: Guy Dale Adams Communion Thoughts: Charles Burrow 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: George Leland Communion to Shut-Ins: Tommy Lewis & Nate Watson Greeters: Front: Terry & Elizabeth Rutledge Front: Wayne & Helen Piker East: Jeff & Amy Rutledge West: Ryan & Jamie Wilson
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Sunday Morning, May 4 Announcements/Prayer: J. C. McMinn Communion Thoughts: Roger Bowman May Bus Driver: John Clark May Ushers: Lonnie Bellinger & John Brownd May Table Servers: Jack Austin, Ray Boyd, Dustin McGee, James McCartney, James Yarbrough, Vernon Smotherman Closing Prayer: Communion to Shut-Ins: Jason Tubbs & Jimmie Darling Greeters: Front: David & Phyllis May Front: Guy Dale & Linda Adams East: Marian & Jacob Ardrey West: Charles & Mary McKee
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Wednesday Evening, May 7 |
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April 27, 2008
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Do I have to go to church?
Do you have to hug your little children?
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April 27 - Gloria Moss
On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Bobby was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly,
Each time Jesus was tempted, He resisted by quoting Scripture. He knew the Word of God. Folks, if we hide the Word of God in our hearts, we too can resist temptations that come our way (Psalm 119:11). Paul tells us that there is a way of escape when temptation comes our way (1 Corinthians 10:13). Let’s get real with temptation! The next time you are tempted, know that with God’s help, you can overcome any trial or temptation that is thrown your way. God bless you and remember, let’s keep our eyes on the prize of Heaven!
55 Alive will have Dinner & a Movie May 2nd. It is a “foreign surprise” meal!!! Bring your favorite foreign food (Mexican, Chinese, Italian, etc) - there will be no sign up sheets - that’s what makes it a surprise. You will not know what you will be eating until you get there!! Dinner starts at 6pm and the movie around 7pm!! See you then!!