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| Volume 8 Issue 38 | "Following Jesus Every Day" (Luke 9:23) | September 28, 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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"Bread From Heaven"
By Glen Knabe The Israelites had left Egypt taking with them gold and silver and almost everything the Egyptians had left worth taking. They crossed over the Red Sea on dry ground and watched as Pharaoh and his army sank to the bottom. God led them into the desert, however, there was no water. God gave them water. As a shepherd provides for his sheep, so God provides for His people. I say "provides" because He is continually in the process of providing. God’s work of providing is ongoing. From generation to generation, God provides for His sheep. When the Israelites were thirsty, He gave them water to drink. When the Israelites were hungry, He gave them quail to eat. To sustain them from day to day, He gave them bread from heaven. It was called manna. It appeared every morning as the dew evaporated. It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey (Ex. 16:31). God’s provision of manna was such a significant event that He commanded Moses to take an omer (about 2 quarts) of manna and keep it for the generations to come so that they could see the bread that came from heaven to feed the Israelites when they were brought out of Egypt (Ex. 16:32). The purpose of manna was to feed the Israelites. It was to sustain them, keep them alive, while traveling through the desert. Exodus 16:35 says that the Israelites ate manna for forty years. God provided for them until He brought them into the promised land. In John 6:32-35, Jesus declares, "I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world . . . I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." God has sent down to us, His sheep, His children, Bread from Heaven, to sustain us and to give us life. He has given us bread that is sweet. It comes to us every day through His Word if we only pick it up and use its nourishment. How long will it be around? The Lord, our Shepherd, will provide for us until He brings us home to the promised land. Until then, feast on the Bread of Heaven for He sustains us and gives us life until that day. | |
Welcome
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. | ||
| ... 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, Orvil Dossett, Dean Fortenberry, Muggs Goodman, Brenda Jones, Itha Lewis, Cledas Manuel, Alton Mathis, Louise Ragsdale, Theda Smith, Sandra Sullins, Vada Waddill, Ruby Walker, Neal Williams, Olivia Winemiller. Friends & Family Continuous Prayer Concerns: Mitchell Baker, Diane Bise, Candi Breckenridge Christie, Rae Dee Eddington, Scotty Fisher, Suzie Ford, Leta Kirker, Myrna Kukura, Laverne Long, Spencer Long, Eilene Madden, Ruth & Lonnie Moxley, Kim Sheppard, Gene & Wanda Simmons, Pat Turner, Timothy Watson, Ed Yarbrough. August Prayer Requests: Lena Manuel, Ernestine Watson, Camille Murry, Richard Dean Block, Laura Knabe, Deanna Bain, Gavin Strother, Joe Driver, Gloria Moss, Donald Davis, Greg Burgin, Jayden Jones, Vernon Smotherman, Almeta Brantley. September Prayer Requests: Travis Williams, Ruby Marlin, Joyce Price, Amanda Clinton, Sue Stegall, Ed Canard, Ashton Cook, Sarge Gay, Leslie Grise, J. J. Yarbrough, Andrew Jones. Military: Amy & Adrian Knights, Larry Motts, Tyler D Reece, Vaughn Williams, Gerald Sykes, Michael Sykes, Adam Moore, Rodney Simpson, Jonathan Dobbs, Brian Dabouse, Tron Beesley, Raymond Gates, Timothy Spears, Michael Snodgrass, Joshua Nation, Jerald Birdsong Jr, Isaac Abell, Van Sullins, Trey Metzer, Johnny Hurst. Please call the office (523-2192) for any updates to the prayer list. |
NURSING HOME SERVICES
10-12-08 - Newport Healthcare @ 3:30pm 10-15-08 - Lindley Healthcare @ 10:30am
Elders Meetings
If at first you don't succeed,you still have two choices: try again, or better yet, read the instructions!
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A Cappella Angels
The A Cappella Angels will go to Harding University tonight to hear the Harding
Chorus sing.
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| Keys to Salvation: Hear the gospel ... Romans 10:17 - Believe the gospel ... John 3:16 - Repent of your sins ... Luke 13:3 | |
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That You May Believe "A Word from Ryan"
Today begins the Harding University Bible Lectureship. I will be in Searcy until Wednesday attending the lectureship program. The lesson today is on the Signs of Jesus. Jesus performed many sings. Signs are important words in the book of John. These words are used for the mighty works or miracles that Jesus did. A sign is much more than a miracle; it is a miracle that points people to the source of that miracle, God at work in His Son, Jesus. Here are the signs in the Gospel of John. Jesus turned water into wine (John 2). Jesus healed a nobleman's son (John 4). Jesus healed a lame man (John 5). Jesus fed 5,000 (John 6). Jesus walked on the sea (John 6). Jesus restored sight to a blind man (John 9). Jesus raised dead Lazarus (John 11). All seven of these are preparation for the last and greatest sign and that is the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Do you know Him? Do you have life in His name? Why not give your life to Jesus TODAY? Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name (John 20:30-31). | |
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Youth News
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Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Wilma Timer, sister of Rosemary Fortenberry. ********************************** Our sympathy is also extended to the family of Robert Gates. Family members include Bobby & Janas Gates ***********************************
Again we extend our sympathy of the family of *********************************** Please keep both of these families in your prayers. |
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Top Ten Predictions
(No matter who wins the election)
ISN’T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS STILL IN CONTROL? |
| Confess Christ ... Matthew 10:32 - Be Baptized ... Mark 16:16 - Live faithfully ... Revelation 2:10 | |
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| Sunday Morning, September 28 Announcements/Prayer: Bob Stiger Communion Thoughts: J. C. McMinn Sep Bus Driver: James Yarbrough Sep Ushers: F. P Jones & George Leland Sep Table Servers: Dean Phillips, Garrett Brown, Jim O’Dell, Donald Burgess, Alcobra Hall, Andy May Sep Welcome Center: Linda Manning & Paula Reid Closing Prayer: Bobby Huey Communion to Shut-Ins: Tommy Lewis & R. M.Bledsoe Greeters: Front: Guy Dale & Linda Adams Front: Matt & Melanie Reid East: Fayon Churchman & David Churchman West: Cathy Harris & Tillie Adams
Sunday Evening, September 28
Wednesday Evening, October 1 |
Sunday Morning, October 5 Announcements/Prayer: Jeff Rutledge Communion Thoughts: Bob Stiger Oct Bus Driver: Guy Dale Adams Oct Ushers: Bruce Manning & Mitch Reid Oct Table Servers: Clay Malone, James McCartney, Jack Austin, Vernon Smotherman, Herb Heffington, Melvin Loftin Oct Welcome Center: Brenda Stegall & Brenda Bailey Closing Prayer: Stan McKee Communion to Shut-Ins: Junior Hinkle & David Churchman Greeters: Front: Lucille Shannon & Mary Jane Malone Front: James & Karen Yarbrough East: O. L & Betty Riley West: Bobbie Pulliam & Irma Burlison
Sunday Evening, October 5
Wednesday Evening, October 8 | |||
Don’t Be Late
A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, "Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late! Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late!" While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again! As she ran she once again began to pray, "Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late ... But please don’t shove me either!"
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
September 28, 2008
Welcome/Announcements | |||
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Our Book of Numbers
September 21, 2008 Morning Worship:xxxxxxxxll251 |
Affection
For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? ... Therefore you shall be perfect.
Be patient in your love. Don’t insist on returning | |||
Sept 22 - Amanda Clinton (belated)
They plan to leave the church building at 4:30 and eat at Wendy’s in Searcy at 5:15, then go to hear the Chorus sing at 6:30. They will return to the church building around 8pm.
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