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**The
Top Ten Reasons To Be A Tutor**
**By David Boozer**
David Letterman does it, so why can't we? Here are the top 10 reasons
to be a tutor:
Number 10 - You get to watch Daniel Word or David Boozer lead "the Hippo
Song."
Number 9 - Jesus said that it is more blessed to give than to
receive.
Number 8 - You won't have to answer any telemarketer calls from 3:00
until 5:00 on Thursday afternoons.
Number 7 - You get to spend time with
someone who really looks forward to spending time with you.
Number 6 -
Finally, a place to share all of your vast knowledge!
Number 5 - The
occasional talent show!
Number 4 - Snacks! Snacks!
Snacks!
Number 3 - God seems to have a soft spot for kids, and I kind of
think he expects us to feel the same way.
Number 2 - Evangelism couldn't get
any easier.
And the Number 1 reason to be a tutor is. . . Since Jesus said
that God would reward those who gave even a cup of water to a youngster, imagine
what he will do if you spend 30 minutes helping one with 5th grade
fractions!
The reasons are endless! If you . . .
? tutored last year
and plan to tutor again this year. . .
? are thinking about tutoring this
year but have never tutored before. . .
? are just curious about what this
tutoring business is all about ...
. . then join us at the front of the auditorium this Sunday morning after
the assembly for a quick meeting.
**Tuesday Morning
WINGS**
Orientation/Registration/Coffee
You are invited to the
September 2, 10:00 a.m.
in the Family Life
Center.
We hope you can join us as we start our weekly study of Esther.
If
you have questions, contact
Judy Green (484-1438)
Shelly Robbins
(996-2109) or
Heather Curtis (452-3290).
Child care will be provided
In
the Church Nursery.
**Happy Birthday**
August 31
Helen Branum
Emily Combs
Mark Hite
Gail Mason
September 1
Mike Mason
Linda McRay
Jacqueline Myers
Brenda
Wewers
September 2
Bobbie Hughes
Charlotte Pinedo
September 3
Norma Jean Breedlove
**Many Teachers Are Needed!!**
We need 11 people who are willing to
teach, co-teach or just be the helper. There are openings for Sunday and
Wednesday in all ages. Please contact Robin Pratt-Webber if you can help
(783-8728).
****Family Meeting Rescheduled**
Due to the Labor Day holiday, our
Family Meeting and Fellowship Meal (normally the 5th Sunday of the month) have
been rescheduled for Sunday evening, September 7th.
**Valley View Church of Christ Golf Tournament**
Date: Saturday, September 27
Where: Ben Geren Golf Course
To enter call Niketa Stinchcomb at 996-3001 or the Valley View church at
996-6040 and leave your name, phone number, and an average score for 18
holes.
Check in by 12:15 p.m.
Tee off starts at 1 p.m.
**Gateway News**
Attention Parents and Kids!
It's time for Celebration Sunday and our
Baby Jesus Shower in the FLC!
Children in the 2nd through 6th grades may bring a baby gift which we will
then give to the Way and to the church pantry.
We have many requests for disposable diapers (all sizes). Any baby
gift will be great. Used baby clothing would be very welcome as
well.
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* Janet Jackson is now home after having brain surgery last week. After a
time of recovery, she will begin radiation treatments.
* Robert Loudermilk
had a pacemaker implanted Friday. He is now home and doing well.
* Caruth
Alexander (former West-Ark member) is in the Decision Point Program in NW
Arkansas. He would welcome cards. His address is c/o Decision Point, P.O. Box
1174, Springdale, AR 72765.
* Continue to pray for Vicki Varvel, John
Hawkins, Helen Epton, and Richard Bandy.
**Prayers for Mission Trips**
* Roy Dunavin and Jack Harriman are on a
mission trip to Ethiopia. They are scheduled to return September 12.
* Jerry
Canfield leaves for Laos August 30th. He will be gone for about 10 days.
**Change of Address**
Dennis & Reva Hoff
14014 White Bluff
Heights
Fort Smith, AR 72916
Phone:479-638-8578
**Notes of Thanks**
Dear West-Ark Family,
Thank you so much for the
visits, cards, calls, and especially the many prayers offered on Gene's behalf
during his illness. He still has many medical/health problems with a long way to
go for a full recovery, but through your prayers and God's help, we know it will
happen.
In Christian love,
Sarah & Eugene Smith
Dear West-Ark Church of Christ:
Thank you so very much for the beautiful
peace lily that was sent to my Mom's funeral. I also deeply appreciated all the
cards, calls, and the prayers offered on her behalf during her illness. The
ladies were so thoughtful on providing the meal that was given to us after the
funeral; everything was delicious.
Thank you for all the love and support
given to us. I am so lucky to have you as brothers and sisters in Christ. May
the Lord bless you all.
Mikki Mendez and Family
**Miscellaneous Church Shower**
The gift table for the church shower
will be taken down before Sunday. If you still have gifts for the baptistery,
annex or FLC kitchen, please bring them to the church office or give them to one
of the secretaries.
**Lost Bracelet**
Emily Kamp has lost a silvery chain bracelet. If
found, please return it to the Kamp family or the office.
**Hospice Classes**
Hospice classes are being offered for new volunteers
starting Tuesday, September 16 at the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House,
3324 South "M", Fort Smith, AR. The classes will be each Tuesday through
November 4th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you would like to be a
Hospice Volunteer, please call Dianne Kitchen at (479) 314-1150 or 1-800
225-9743.
**David's Sermons**
Morning
The New Person Requires
A Beginning
Evening
God's Chosen, Part 5
**Family Meeting**
Ice Cream and Fellowship!
Our Family Meeting is
Sunday evening, September 7th. Afterwards, we will enjoy our Annual Ice Cream
Supper in the FLC (in years past this ice cream supper was hosted by Mat and Jo
Griffin at their home).
Please bring a freezer of your favorite homemade ice cream. If you
can't bring homemade ice cream, desserts of all kinds are needed. You may also
bring store-bought ice cream.
**LTC News**
LTC lists are being finalized.
Please call Hank or Pam
Watlington at 452-9381 for any corrections.
**Caring for our Shut-in and Homebound Members**
Being homebound or in a
nursing home can become quite lonely This week, why not make a visit, a phone
call, or send a card to someone on the list! You will make their day much
brighter!
* Cecil Knight, Medi-Homes Nursing Home, 4613 Rogers, Room D-10, Fort
Smith, AR 72903.
* Thelma Blackburn, 3901 North 50th, AR 72904 (782-2680).
* Ada Ferguson, Medi Homes, 4613 Rogers, Room E-15, Fort Smith, AR 72903,
ph. 452-6026.
* Pearl Beam, 1114 North 5th, Fort Smith, AR 72901 (782-8734).
* Bobbye Ferrell, 3204 South 32nd, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Phone:
646-9649.
* Frances Gilley, Methodist Nursing Home, 1915 South 74th, Fort
Smith, AR 72903, Phone 782-2950.
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**Youth and Family Life Ministry**
**"New Fall Classes for 7th-12th
Graders"**
Wednesday Nights
September 3 - November 19
Topic - "True Love Waits - God's Design for Dating
Relationships"
Teachers: Brad Pistole, Shane Bocksnick, JT Smith, Tom
Benincosa
During this 12 week class, 7th-12th graders will be in the same class but
will be broken into various groups throughout the class. There will be some
nights when boys and girls will be in separate classes and some nights when Jr.
High and Sr. High will be separated.
Some lesson topics during this class include:
Facts and Trends - Dating
and Sex in Today's World
The Big Lie
Love Must Be Tough
But everyone
else is doing it..."
How Do I Delete This One?
Keys To a Lifelong
Love
This class will begin promptly at 7
p.m. in the youth room in the
FLC. Parents are also welcome and encouraged to attend at any time.
*New Sunday morning classes begin on October 5th. I will put the schedule
for Sunday Mornings in the bulletin in the coming weeks.
Special Service this Sunday:
This Sunday afternoon, our 7th-12th graders will host the elementary kids
from The Way. Our services will begin in the gym at 4:00 p.m. and will end
around 6:30. We will meet together for class and worship. A time of fellowship
and a meal will follow. West-Ark Parents and Teens, we could use your help! Come
join us for a great evening and help make a difference in the lives of some kids
who are just beginning their walk with Christ. ~ Brad
Pistole
**5th Sunday Nursery**
A.M. Infants
Cristy Pressley, Kay Pressley, Hannah Pressley
Toddlers
Louise Howard, Cami Stancil
P.M. Nursery
Robertta Moses
Laurie Armstrong
**Schedule of Services**
Sunday Morning Worship
10:30
Sunday Morning Classes
9:30
Sunday Evening Worship
6:00
Weekday Classes
Tuesday Morning
Wings 9:30
Wednesday Ladies
Class 10:30
Wednesday Evening
Classes 7:00
**Attendance and Contribution**
Sunday Morning ... 667
Bible Classes
... 444
Sunday Night Service ... 297
Wednesday Night Service ...
380
Contribution ... $14,806
Children's Homes ... $259
Community Outreach (the Way) 69
Hispanic ... 41 Contribution ...
$192
Laotian ... 50 Contribution ... $253
**Elders**
Michael Cole, Bill Dickey, Roy Dunavin, Earl Flood, Ron
Lenderman, Bob Null,
Joe Pistole
**Ministers**
David Chadwell, Roy Dunavin, Brad Pistole, David Boozer,
Oscar Nolasco, Thomas Kweekul
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