Easter Sunday was a week ago and what an awesome time of worship together! We had a large crowd with us as we came together to remember what Jesus has done for us. For many in our world, Easter, Mother’s Day, and Christmas are the only times people will grace the doors of the church building. My prayer is that people will see the importance of walking with Christ daily and coming together with the body of Christ to worship Him every first day of the week. People celebrate the resurrection of Christ on Easter, but we as Christians celebrate the Lord’s resurrection every Lord’s Day. When we surround the table and take of the bread and the cup, we remember that He died for our sins and rose from the grave as He said He would. I am so thankful that Jesus rose from the grave because that gives us all hope. We have the hope of eternal life and forgiveness of sins. There are many theories out there that they Christ never died and He never rose from the grave. But if you look at the evidence from Scripture and all the eyewitnesses, you have to conclude that Jesus is alive and He did raise from the grave. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 says "Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures." Our Lord lives and I encourage us all to keep what the Lord has done before you at all times. Praise God that Jesus died for us, but that He also rose from the grave conquering sin and death! God bless you all!

Welcome to the Holden Avenue Church of Christ. We are honored you have chosen to spend time with us and hope you find us a friendly Christian family, sincere in our desire to understand God’s will and show His love. 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 Members Continuous Prayer Concerns:   Lennie Bacus, Lola Baker, Vivian Blackshear, Iwanna Campbell, Jonita Darling, Orvil Dossett, Doris Manning, Ruby Marlin, Gloria Moss, Stuart Ogden, Gus & Louise Ragsdale, Terri Rutledge, Sandra Sullins, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Olivia Winemiller.

Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns:   Sam Adams, Mitchell Baker, Bettye Breckenridge, Elizabeth Bridgeman, Spencer Long, Phillip Wayne Marshall, Ruth Moxley, Rita Rose, Kim Sheppard, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Pauline Sutherland, Author Swan, Pat Turner, Timothy Watson.

March Prayer Requests:   Cole Watson, Goldie Arnold, Gloria Moss, Jennifer Lewis, Malana Taylor, Julia Huey, Jerry Carlew, Norman Madden, Don Lewis, Diane Horn, Tillie Adams, Ruby Marlin, Lena Manuel, Gene Simmons, Kyle Lane.

April Prayer Requests:   Dorothy Burgess, Debbye Slade, George Latus, Mary Etta Madden, Sarge Gay, Mary Jane Malone, Vivian Blackshear, Margaret Goodman, Bill Gates, Larry Kesselring, Billie Stacey, Doyle Kirby, Madelyn Gibbs, Muggs Goodman, Sandra Walker, Sandra Foster, Tessa Phillips, Truman Miller, Joe Blanchett, William Runsick, Patsy Fletcher, Joyce Bullard, Carl Jackson, Charles McKee.

Military:   Adam Childers

Information & Insights

• Trivia Question: What is the longest chapter in the New Testament? (Answer 4-24-11—Doctor—Colossians 4:14)))
   
• Secret Sister message: When you feel as though you are ‘drowning’ in life situations, don’t worry! Your lifeguard walks on water! Jesus will save you!
   
• Congratulations to the family of baby Emmie Kate Byard. She arrived April 24 and weighed 7lbs 10ozs and was 21.5 inches long.
   
• The Tuesday Morning Ladies Class will have a potluck lunch following class Tuesday and this will also be the last class before summer break.
   
• The Cherokee Church of Christ invites everyone to a Gospel Meeting May 1-4. Speaker is Llano Robinson.
   
• Southern Christian Home will host an Open House May 7 beginning at 10am and concluding at noon with lunch. Everyone is invited.
   
• A donation to the Caring Sisters was made by Natalie Smith in honor of the Wedding Shower Committee.
   
• If your faith will not take you to worship, what makes you think it will take you to heaven?
   
• Today I will hope for the best while trusting in the Lord.
   

When I say that I am a Christian, I am not shouting that I am clean living.
I’m whispering I was lost, but now I’m found and forgiven.
When I say that I am a Christian, I don’t speak with pride,
I’m confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say that I am a Christian, I’m not trying to be strong,
I’m professing that I’m weak and need his strength to carry on.
When I say that I am a Christian, I’m not bragging of success,
I’m admitting that I’ve failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say that I am a Christian, I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I’m worth it!
When I say that I am a Christian, I still feel the sting of pain.
I’ve had my share of heartaches so I call upon His name.
When I say that I am a Christian, I’m not holier than thou.
I’m just a simple sinner who received God’s good grace, somehow!