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

On April 19, 1775, British troops under the command of General Thomas Gage set out for Concord, Massachusetts to destroy colonial stores of gunpowder and weapons. On their way they met a force of minutemen in Lexington. Who released the first shot nobody knows, but with this exchange of gunfire (“The Shot Heard Round the World”) the American Revolution began.

On July 4th, 1776, 232 years ago, America declared it’s independence from the rule of the British Empire. The victory, however, did not come until General Cornwallis surrendered to a combined French/American army at Yorktown on October 19, 1781. Two years of light skirmishes followed, but the outcome of the war had already been decided. On September 3, 1783, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States of America.

Eight years of fighting had left its toll. The land had been devastated. Financially, a majority of the people of the new nation experienced poverty as prices rose to accommodate the war’s effect on the economy. Thousands lost their lives in the war effort, leaving families to fend for themselves without a husband or a father to provide for and look out for them. The effects of the war lingered for many years as the people set about to rebuild and establish law, order, and a system of government.

The cost of freedom is high. Were it not for men willing to fight for it, willing to sacrifice for it, willing to die for it, freedom would not come. No great victory prevails unless the desire to accomplish equals the dream.

As we gather this Lord’s day, with the 232nd birthday of our nation still in our thoughts, may we take time to remember the great cost of our freedom. May we pause to remember in prayer those that are fighting for its continuation even as we pray. And, above all else, may we praise and worship our Father; Who saw fit to bless this nation with freedom; Who saw fit to establish this nation so His name could be worshipped and praised and taught without persecution and judgment; and Who was willing to sacrifice all that He had to pay the cost so that we might enjoy freedom from sin. May God bless America, but more than that, may America bless God.

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
Melvin Block
Family members include
Donald & Tammy Davis.

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

Please join in prayer for our nation and the upcoming presidential election each Thursday at 12:15pm (not 1:15 as listed on the July calendar). We plan to join with countless others across the nation who will also be praying at this time!! If you are not able to be here, please say a prayer wherever you are!!

Tuesday Afternoon at the Movies will feature
“The Brainiacs.com.” Join us at 1:30pm to enjoy
a movie about an 11-year-old who, along with
his sister, invents the world's first thinking
computer chip! They are thrown into the
business world and end up in trouble needing
help. Stop by to see the outcome of their
dilemma!! It’s a great movie for ALL ages.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Three monkeys sat in a coconut tree discussing things which are said to be;

Said one to the others, "Now listen you two, there's a certain rumor going 'round which could not possibly be true!

That man descended from our noble race! Why--the very idea is a disgrace;

You've never known a mother monk to leave her babies with others to bunk,

Nor pass them around from one to another, till they scarcely know who is their mother!

Another thing you will never see is a monk build a fence around a coconut tree;

Why if I built a fence 'round a coconut tree, starvation might tempt you to steal from me!

And another thing a monk won't do! Is go out at night and get in a stew!!

Or use a gun, a club or a knife to take some other monkey's life!

... No ... Man's been descending to our disgust, but, brothers he did not descend from us !"

Psalm 139:14 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Make plans to be here next Sunday night for our Second Sunday Singing service!!

I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing praise. Psalm 101:1

There will be a Vacation Bible School meeting today at 1:30pm. Everyone interested in VBS is invited to attend. T-shirt designs will be viewed and other plans will be discussed. The theme is “His Name Is Jesus.” We are combining forces with the Calhoun Street Church of Christ this year and are planning a great VBS!!!

Sunday Evening, July 6
Communion:   Alfred Couch & Junior Hinkle
Announcements:   Raymond Davis
Closing Prayer:   Alcobra Hall

Wednesday Evening, July 9
Announcements:   Jeff Rutledge
Closing Prayer:   Perry Stegall
Devotional:   John Clark

Sunday Evening, July 13
Communion:   Stan McKee & George Leland
Announcements:   Roger Bowman
Closing Prayer:   Charles Burrow

Wednesday Evening, July 16
Announcements:   Junior Hinkle
Closing Prayer:   Alfred Couch
Devotional:   Randy Williams

You can fool the hapless public.
You can be a subtle fraud.
You can hide your little meanness,
But you can’t ever fool God.
You can advertise your virtues.
You can self-achievement laud.
You can load yourself with riches,
But you can’t ever fool God.

              (Continued below)

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

Welcome & Announcements
484 - You Are My All In All
490 - It Is Well With My Soul
Prayer
528 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (1,2,4)
538 - My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less (1,2,4)
376 - He Paid A Debt
Giving
315 - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
Lord’s Supper
895 - I’ll Live In Glory
Sermon
909 - There’s A Fountain Free (1,3)
72 - Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty
Prayer

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You can criticize the Bible.
You can be a selfish clod.
You can hide the fact you gamble,
But you can’t ever fool God.
You can magnify your talent.
You can hear the world applaud.
You can boast yourself as somebody.
But you can’t ever fool God.

              ~ Selected