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

For a high school senior, I suppose no month is looked forward to more than the month of May. Graduation has to be one of the biggest events in a person’s life. It signifies accomplishment, gives a sense of freedom, and marks a new beginning.

The Holden Avenue Church of Christ congratulates all of the Seniors of the class of 2008 who worked hard to reach this milestone in life. We applaud you for your hard work and accomplishments and when you walk forward to receive your diploma in a couple of weeks, we will be smiling and rejoicing with you. To Anesia Gist, Elizabeth Green, Whitney Hodges, Crystal Jones, Dustin McGee, Christy Riley, Matthew Robinson, and Joel Watson, we are proud of you. We love you and congratulate you in reaching for and obtaining this goal.

God is an awesome God and He is always looking out for us. During this wonderful time in your life, I hope that you will do this one thing among all of the excitement and happiness and celebration that is going on. Let God be a part of it! Please don’t leave Him out of your accomplishments because it is God who made it all possible.

King Solomon gives some great advice to us in Ecclesiastes 12:1. He says, “Remember your creator in the days of your youth ...” Early in his life, King Solomon allowed other influences to pull him away from God as he searched for happiness and contentment. Near the end of his life he realized that it was God all along that could provide what he was looking for and so he said the above words.

The past seventeen or eighteen years have probably seemed like a long time, but really you have just begun. You have just begun a new part of your life. You will be less and less dependent on your parents. You will make more and more of your own decisions. Most of you will move off to go to college. Whatever you do, please remember the key to success and happiness lies in God. God is faithful.

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

W. L. Davis

Family members include
Betty & Marshall Stites

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

May 4 - Mavis Rhodes
May 4 - Justin Ardrey
May 5 - Dianna McClure
May 5 - Jacob Ardrey
May 7 - Marion Ardrey
May 7 - Wilma Lillard
May 8 - Pam Brownd
May 9 - Cathren McCartney
May 10 - Jennifer Loftin
May 10 - Mary Jane Malone

Anniversaries

May 8 - R.M. & Julie Bledsoe
May 8 - Mitch & Paula Reid

Aneisa Gist, Elizabeth Green, Whitney Hodges, Crystal Jones, Dustin McGee, Christy Riley, Matthew Robinson, Joel Watson. Today we plan to honor our graduating high school seniors and their families. They have spent the past several years working to achieve this milestone. Ryan has prepared a wonderful lesson and slide show and the elders will present a Bible to each senior. At 4:30pm this afternoon 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.

Arizona VBS Meeting

Everyone interested in going to the Arizona VBS, please meet tonight in the training room immediately following services. If you plan to go and cannot be at the meeting please talk to Jack Austin and let him know.

"A Word from Ryan"

Seniors,

I want to tell each and every one of you that I love you and I am so proud of you all. Can you believe that you are about to graduate from high school? I bet your parents are thinking that just yesterday you were in diapers or playing tee ball. I remember when I graduated in 1999 and it seems like just yesterday I was in 7th grade playing junior high football. Seniors, cherish the memories that you have made and keep them close to your heart. But realize that even though you are closing a chapter of your lives that you are about to embark on a new journey. Whatever you plan to do, if you are going to college or going to work, do it with all your might. Always work hard at whatever you do. If I could give you any advice that is worth anything it would be to do what Jesus said in Matthew 6:33. “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” No matter what you do in life, always seek the ways of God FIRST. Keep your focus on Him and everything else will fall into place. I like what Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 12:13 and it was “Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” God loves you, I love you and let’s go to Heaven together!

As you know, the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc sent over $60,000 worth of supplies to aid flood victims in our area and we have been working hard to distribute these supplies to people in need! So far, people in Jackson, Independence, Prairie, White and Woodruff counties have been helped. The elders have planned a special contribution today. Please prayerfully consider your contribution.

Our gospel meeting with Steve Reeves is coming up May 18th - 21st. Steve will be asking the question “Are you looking for something more?” Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Also invite your friends and family to come! Steve served as the pulpit minister here at Holden Avenue from 1990 to 1995 and is looking forward to being back with us again.

Sunday Evening, May 4
Communion:   John Chronister & Junior Hinkle
Announcements:   Larry Kesselring
Closing Prayer:   Alfred Couch

Wednesday Evening, May 7
Announcements:   Bob Stiger
Closing Prayer:   Linzel Hutson
Devotional:   Glen Knabe

Sunday Evening, May 11
Communion:   Alfred Couch & Perry Stegall
Announcements:   Alcobra Hall
Closing Prayer:   Justin Rutledge

Wednesday Evening, May 14
Announcements:   Charles Burrow
Closing Prayer:   Stan McKee
Devotional:   Ryan Wilson

I carry a cross in my pocket - a simple reminder to me
Of the fact that I am a Christian
no matter where I may be.
This little cross is not magic - nor is it a good luck charm
It isn’t meant to protect me from every physical harm.
It’s not for identification for all the world to see
It’s simply an understanding between my Savior and me.
When I put my hand in my pocket
to bring out a coin or key,
the Cross is there to remind me
of the price He paid for me.

HOLDEN AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST
1201 HOLDEN AVENUE
NEWPORT, ARKANSAS 72112

Welcome & Announcements
121 - Come Let Us All Unite To Sing (1&3)
101 - Holy Ground
398 - Surely The Presence
Prayer
474 - Thank You Lord
538 - My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less (1,2,3)
117 - God Is The Fountain Whence
Communion/Giving
484 - All In All
239 - In Moments Like These
Sermon
555 - Seek Ye First (1&2)
703 - I Love You With The Love Of The Lord (1)
Prayer

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