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

It doesn’t take much. Just a little will do. Just a pinch of salt. Just a dab will do you. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 5:6 that just a little yeast works through the whole batch of dough (also in Gal. 5:9). In both cases, Paul is talking about an individual whose sin or teaching affected the entire body. It worked through everyone in the church. This is in harmony with what Jesus had to say about sin. In Matthew 16:6 Jesus said, “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisee and Sadducees.” This is also recorded in Mark 8:15 and in Luke 12:1. All it takes is a little and the entire body is affected. In the book of Numbers we read how Moses sent spies into the land of Canaan to see what kind of land it was. Twelve spies were sent out and they reported that the land was indeed a very good land. However, ten of the spies had no faith. They were afraid and doubtful and said “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger that we are” (Numbers 13:31). Then they spread among the Israelites (like yeast) a bad report about the land they had explored. All it takes is a little. Because of those ten men and their lack of faith, the entire Israelite community lost heart and raised their voices and wept aloud, “If only we had died in Egypt.” Because of those ten men, the same Israelites that saw first hand what God did to the Egyptians, rejected the land God had given them.

Most counselors and psychiatrists say that it takes a minimum of five positive experiences or compliments to out-number or void out one negative experience or comment. Some say it takes as many as twenty to one. Joshua and Caleb were outnumbered five to one. The numbers were flip-flopped. Five negative to one positive. The results were devastating. So are the results of one negative comment, one damning criticism, one sin not confronted. It will spread through the whole batch of dough. For this reason, it is so important to do as God, through Moses, commanded the Israelites to do. On nine occasions in the book of Deuteronomy Moses said, “Purge the evil from among you.” Or as Paul says in Ephesians 4:29, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

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

Wilma Dossett

Family members include
Orville Dossett

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

May 27 - Kelli Manning
May 28 - Hannah Knabe
May 30 - Helen Touhey
May 30 - Janas Gates
May 31 - Rusty Bellinger
May 31 - Grant Evins
May 31 - Nicholas May

Anniversaries

May 26- Russell & Brenda Burgin

Everyone is invited to join together on the church steps each Thursday at 12:15pm. Prayers will be offered for our nation and for the outcome of our Presidential election. Please make plans to join in asking for God’s wisdom and guidance.

John 3:16 ministries will be here Friday, May 30th, from 9am to 4pm to serve our congregation by helping with certain projects around the building. They will also be cooking lunch from 12 to 1 for the church staff and any member that wish to come and enjoy a hamburger with us.

When Forest Gump died, he stood in front of St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, "Welcome, Forest. We've heard a lot about you." He continued, "Unfortunately, it's getting pretty crowded up here and we find that we now have to give people an entrance examination before we let them in." "Okay," said Forest. "I hope it's not too hard. I've already been through a test. My momma used to say, 'Life is like a final exam. It's hard.' " "Yes, Forest, I know. But this test is only three questions. Here they are." 1) Which two days of the week begin with the letter 'T'?" 2) How many seconds are in a year? 3) What is God's first name? "Well, sir," said Forest, "The first one is easy. Which two days of the week begin with the letter 'T'? Today and Tomorrow." St. Peter looked surprised and said, "Well, that wasn't the answer I was looking for, but you have a point. I give you credit for that answer." "The next question," said Forest, "How many seconds are in a year? Twelve." "Twelve?" said St. Peter, surprised and confused. "Yes, sir. January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd …" St. Peter interrupted him. "I see what you mean. I'll have to give you credit for that one, too." "And the last question," said Forest, "What is God's first name? It's Andy." "Andy?" said St. Peter, in shock. "How did you come up with 'Andy'?" "I learned it in church. We used to sing about it." Forest broke into song, "Andy walks with me, Andy talks with me, Andy tells me I am His own." St. Peter opened the gate to heaven and said, "Run, Forest, Run!"
                                       (Author Unknown)

1. Quit worrying: Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you?
2. Put it on the List: Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list, My list. Let Me be the one to take care of the problem.
3. Trust Me: Once you’ve given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials.
4. Leave It Alone: Don’t wake up one morning and say, “Well, I’m felling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here.” Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It’s simple, You gave Me your burdens and I’m taking care of them.
(Continued on page 4)      

Sunday Evening, May 25
Communion:   George Leland & Clay Malone
Announcements:   David May
Closing Prayer:   Charles Burrow

Wednesday Evening, May 28
Announcements:   Alcobra Hall
Closing Prayer:   Jimmie Darling
Devotional:   Stan McKee

Sunday Evening, June 1
Communion:   John Chronister & Jack Austin
Announcements:   Junior Hinkle
Closing Prayer:   Bob Stiger

Wednesday Evening, June 4
Announcements:   Justin Rutledge
Closing Prayer:   Guy Dale Adams
Devotional:   Larry Kesselring

Welcome & Announcements
2 - We Praise Thee, O God
176 - Lamb of God
324 - Alas & Did My Savior Bleed

Lord’s Supper
528 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives
23 - Our God Is Alive

Sermon
683 - I Am Mine No More
731 - Take Time To Be Holy (1)

Prayer

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8. Be Patient: I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect.
9. Be Kind: Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. Please know I love each of your differences.
10. Love Yourself: You were created by me for one reason only - to be loved, and to love in return. Love Me, Love your neighbors, but also Love YOURSELF. You are very precious to Me. Don’t ever forget.