Aubrey Walden is in Sparks Hospital, room 522. He has congestive
heart problems.
Rick Nelson, father, Alan Nelson, is a hospital ICU in Kansas City,
Missouri. (See related thank you note.)
Missy Blasdel is home following surgery last week.
Shelley Flippo had out-patient surgery Monday at St. Edward
Hospital.
April Birkhead, granddaughter of Jeanetta Falls, is recovering from
surgery.
Ava Jones had surgery in Little Rock on February 8th. She has prayer
pager number (479) 784-7490.
Sharon Barker's mother, Shirley Austin of Gorman Towers, had a heart
cath on February 4th. Further surgery to replace a valve is possible. Her prayer
pager number is (479) 441-1648.
Jim Boatright (father of Adina Boatright) will have back surgery in a
few weeks. He feels like having short visits and phone calls.
Paul Flippo is now home from the hospital.
Maile McDonald
John Hundley
Marea Sutherland
Anita Maxwell
Adam Jenkins
Don Green
Larry Treat
Chuck Cunningham
**Bereaved**
Our love and sympathy is extended
to Bea McDonald in the recent death of her brother, Monroe Remmers. Bea traveled
to be with her family last week in Hawaii.
Our love and sympathy is also extended to Lana
Howard and family in the death of Lanas mother-in-law, Sandy Howard on
Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
**Welcome Our New Member**
Jacinta
Carter
2100 Brooken Hill Drive, #07
Fort Smith, AR 72908
Phone:
646-6165
**Prayers for Men in Service**
Matthew Faries,
Shane L. Newton, Daniel Kweekul, Aaron Bailey, Philip Lux, Adam Morrissun, and
Ronnie Wheat.
*Praise!*
Brandon Daws and his convoy made it
safely out of Iraq and into Kuwait over the weekend.
His wife, Amanda,
writes this note:
Dearest Congregation:
There are no words
to express the gratitude which Brandon and I feel for all the support you have
shown in the past months. This past year has been the hardest for the both of us
and our family.
It has also proven to be one of happiness in
finding a wonderful family in Christ who provide such support. We cannot thank
you enough for the tremendous outpouring of support in prayer this past week. We
are truly thankful for we know God has blessed us and helped us along the way.
All the prayers and thoughts have been exceedingly fruitful. For
now, Brandon is safely in Kuwait, and we are merely waiting for his return home.
We hope to have him back with us at home the last week of this month. However,
dates are subject to change. All that you have done has touched our hearts, and
we thank you so very much for it all.
In Christian
love,
Brandon & Amanda Daws and Family
**Address and Phone Changes**
Earl and Vivian
Flood
9701 Apple Gate Drive
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone:
452-7585
Margaret Gillian
3520 South N Street, Apt.
A
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: 494-0115
David and Melissa Myers have a new home phone,
646-9906.
The Lions Den (Student Center) now has its own
phone number
and answering machine. The new number is 452-0359.
**Notes of Thanks**
Dear Friends,
Thank
you for all your prayers and cards. Thanks to Roy and Joyce Dunavin for their
visit.
Alice Jean Rogers
To Our Family in Christ Jesus of the West-Ark
Congregation of the Church of Christ:
Thank you for your prayers,
cards, and kind thoughts on our behalf during Gails hospital stay. We would
especially like to thank Earl Flood, Bill and Lynn Dickey, and Dr. Michael Cole.
Gail is home and continues to recover from her illness. It is such a joy and
wonderful assurance that our family in Christ is bringing their loving thoughts
before Gods throne on our behalf. Thank you again!
In Christian
love,
Gail & Jerry Russell
We would like to thank everyone for their prayers
on behalf of Ricks dad, Alan Nelson. We ask that you continue to pray for him
because he is still in the ICU in Kansas City, MO. He lost over 30% of his blood
in surgery. He is improving, but still in a lot of pain. They have been so
encouraged by your prayers.
Thanks,
Natalie
Nelson
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**Special Contribution for Guyana Flood
Relief**
This Sunday, February 13, we will have a special contribution
for flood relief for our Guyanese brethren.
**LTC Announcements**
Bulletin Boards and
Banners group will meet February 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Annex.
Jr. and
Senior High Choir 2:00 3:30 p.m. (Girls bring a snack; guys bring a
2-liter drink.)
**VBS Announcements**
We need fabric for 100
VBS biblical period headgear measuring 27 X 45. Please give your materials to
Sheila Vaught or leave it in the coat closet located behind the auditorium.
Mark your calendars for VBS, July 18-21, 2005.
**Senior Game Day**
Our next time for fun and
fellowship is Thursday, February 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Annex. Hope
to see you there!
**Baptistry Towels Missing**
We have seven of
our new green towels missing from the baptism dressing rooms. If you have taken
them home for laundering, please call Nancy Dockery and/or return them
soon.
**Sunday Evening**
God Wants Us to Be
Encouragers
Mark Anders and David Chadwell, Speaking
**Harding University Performance Groups at FS
Convention Center**
The Harding University Jazz Band and the Harding Wind
Ensemble will soon be on tour and are giving a free performance at the Fort
Smith Convention Center on Thursday, February 24th, 7:00 p.m.
John Berger (son of David and Sandy Berger) is in the Jazz Band.
**Happy Birthday**
February 16
Arianna Heras
February 17
Bob Null
Allison
Todd
February 18
Keith Byrd
Kenneth
Hatcher
Maddie Pressley
Daniel Word
February 19
Mitchell Bryant
Yolanda
Gunn
Emily Hamilton
February 20
Doris Hall
February 21
Jill Roberts
February 22
Meredith Brown
Gary
Hamilton
February 23
Rita Brown
Wayne
Roberts
February 24
Lynne Alexander
Lucille
Graves
February 25
Sarah Newton
Elmer
Nye
February 26
Linda Neal
February 27
Grace Atchison
Ryan
Dockery
Betty Moreton
February 28
Jane Choate
Don Griffin
Yvonne
Pistole
Rachel Seiter
Marilyn Selby
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**Family
Life Ministry**
By Brad Pistole
*2005 Summer Mission Preparation -- The
Heifer Project**
If you were able to attend the Teen/Parent meeting
we had back on January 9th, you probably remember our discussion about an
exciting new opportunity we have for our teens and families this June. If you
were not able to attend that meeting, this will give you a brief recap of our
plans for June 24th-27th.
This June, we will travel to Perryville, Arkansas
to take part in a 4-day preparatory mission experience. The Heifer Project
International is a very exciting program that teaches teenagers about service to
others and the realities of life for people who live in various third-world
countries.
The 200-acre farm is home to all kinds of animals,
hands-on service learning projects, reconstructed third-world villages, and many
other things. Several great things about this program include its short distance
from Fort Smith, low cost compared to other mission trips, and the great
opportunities it provides to young people who are inexperienced with
missions.
We have 30 spots reserved for our June 24th-27th
trip and the cost will be $155 which includes housing and meals. (Spending money
is up to each individual.) Our spots will include 25 teens and 5 adults. We will
leave on Friday morning, and we will return Monday afternoon.
Several people have already turned in their $50
deposit and release form which is required for each participant and due no later
than March 13th. Our first official meeting to discuss plans for this trip will
take place on Sunday, March 13th, at 5 p.m. in the West-Ark Youth room in the
FLC.
If you are a teen or adult who is interested in
participating in this event with us, please see Brad A.S.A.P. for an information
packet. Please be in prayer about this opportunity for our teens and
families.
**Nursery**
Morning
Trish Carson
Jane
Dunavin
Morgan Dunavin
Dwonne Cogswell
Vicki Anderson
Evening
Terri Jones
**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Sunday AM
Worship 623
Bible Classes 430
Sunday Evening 219
Small Group
21
Wednesday PM 349
Contribution $16,233
Childrens
Home $281
Hispanic Contribution $173
AM Hispanic
Attendance 43
PM Hispanic Attendance 10
Laotian
Contribution $237
Laotian Attendance 24
The Way Contribution $29
The
Way Attendance 42
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"Making
disciples for Jesus who are eager to serve
others."
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