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Family Lines Newsletter, June 21, 2009
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Adult Classes
Adult Class 1 – “Lessons from Rome” [Room 100]
Four teachers will lead the class in a series of lessons from Romans that coincides with the VBS stories.

 

Adult Class 2 – “Financial Fitness” [Room 211]
Led by Jeff Lovelace -- Sunday, Monday & Tuesday nights.

 

Adult Class 3 – “Sharing the Gospel” [Room 203]
Led by Chris Benjamin and Shane Hughes -- all four nights.

 

Adult Class 4 – Practical Help for Parents [Room 106]
Led by Gary Green, Temple Carson, and Jennie Killion with ACT (Alliance Counseling and Therapy) -- Monday & Tuesday nights.

 

Note: Class dates vary. Pick up a VBS flyer (available Sunday) for complete adult class details!

 

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**Order of Worship**
The order is not included in the newsletter this week.
VBS Kickoff is Sunday morning (no Children's Worship).

 

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**In Our Prayers**
• Betty Porter’s first back procedure was successful! The remaining injured disks will be corrected in a few weeks.  Tom asks for prayers for her recovery and comfort.
• John Hawkins found out last week that he has cancer.  He has appointments at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston on June 24 and 25.  John & Nadine will probably need to stay in Houston for about a week.
• Lance Haines had neck surgery in Texas on June 16.  He will remain there for six weeks to recover.
• Sam Jenkins (Kerry’s Dad) moved from ICU on Tuesday.  Now he can finally begin the recovery process from his surgery.  Please continue to keep him in your prayers as this is expected to be a long recovery.

 

**Bereaved in Prayer**
Our love and sympathy is extended to those who recently lost loved ones. Please be in prayer for:
• Brian Robbins and family in the death of Brian’s mother, Patricia Robbins. Funeral services were Thursday in Eldon, Missouri.
• Debbie Treat and family in the death of Larry on Sunday.  Funeral service for Larry was Wednesday at West-Ark.
• Anetia Livesay in the loss of Lewis on Tuesday morning. The funeral service is Friday (6/19/09),10 AM in the West-Ark Auditorium. Graveside service will follow at Monroe, Oklahoma.  Visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel, Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
• Richard Branum in the death of his sister-in-law, Louise Cline, on Wednesday.  The funeral service for Louise is planned for Saturday (6/20/09), 10 AM, at Edwards Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oklahoma City.  There will not be a visitation.

 

**Continued Prayers**
Bill Wilson, Brice Carroll, Caidan Dockery, Inez Hatfield,  Jane McGowan, Jeana Belote, Johnny Hendrix, Kathleen Taranto, Lloyd Priester, Margaret Stone, Russell & Theresa Weiser and Wilma Son.

 

**Prayers for Medical Mission in Kenya**
Jim Wilson & Buster Herren are assisting a team of 25 sponsored by The Caris Foundation (www.carisfoundation.org) in providing surgical service in the name of Jesus in Malindi, Kenya.  It is anticipated that the team will perform approximately 200 operations during the week of June 22-26.

 

CURE was essential in providing supplies and logistics for this trip.

 

**Change of Address**
Bill Brazelton
5501 Duncan Road, #311
Fort Smith, AR 72903

 

**Baby Shower**
A shower honoring Amanda Basham is planned for Sunday, June 28, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM in the Annex.  Amanda is registered at Wal-Mart & JCPenney.  It’s a boy!!

 

**Green Valley Bible Camp**
We’ll have a meeting “down front” after worship on Sunday morning, June 21st.  This meeting is for all interested parents and kids. We’ll discuss camp details and transportation.

 

**Don’t Forget To Return Your Filled Baby Bottle on Sunday!**
With your help Heart to Heart Pregnancy Support Center saw over 2100 clients last year!  Your donations will help them to continue offering the following Christian services to women, men, babies, and families in 2009!
• Free Pregnancy Testing
• Pro-Life Counseling
• Baby Items
• Adoption Referrals
• Post-Abortion Trauma
• Parenting Classes
• Maternity Items
• Chastity Programs
• Medical & Housing
  Referrals
• Speaking Engagements

 

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**It’s Time for Vacation Bible School!**
Starting at 6 PM Sunday, June 21!

 

**Please register your children!!**
You can register 2 different ways - whatever is more convenient for you!
1.  Online at www.westark.org/vbs.htm
2.  At the VBS table in the foyer (by the nursery)

 

**Attention Kids!**
Be sure to look Sunday morning (6/21) in the area behind the auditorium to see which of the following Roman Families will be yours!

 

Aurelius
Cassius
Galius
Lucretius
Marius
Maximus
Octavius
Pompeius
Servius
Silvanus
Tiberius
Vitellius

 

**Sunday night, if you are already registered ...**
Please go on into the auditorium, find your marked family pew and check in with your family leader.
Those who will be in the nursery will check in there.  Preschoolers will check in at the FLOCK wing.

 

Anyone who has not registered will need to do so in the foyer.

 

**VBS Sneak Peak!**
Kids, grab a grownup and check out this fun website that will give you a sneak peak into some of what we will be learning about Rome!  www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/

 

**Needs for Preschool**
• Beach-related items (party decorations, palm trees, chairs, towels, balls, etc.)
• Treasure chest

 

**VBS Set-Up Time Has Changed**
We will set-up the AUDITORIUM on FRIDAY, JUNE 19 beginning at 1 PM.  If you have any questions, please contact Dena Jenkins at dena@westarkkids.org.

 

Obviously, we will need as MANY who are able to help with set-up.  May we all continue to work together to serve and love each other and show His love to all around us.  To Him be all the glory and praise.

 

**Canned Food Drive**
Kids, remember to bring your cans for our Annual Boys versus Girls Canned Food Drive.  Who will win this year?  We ALL will - by serving God and those He loves!

 

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Mexico Mission Trip Application & $100 Deposit Due - Sunday, June 21

 

Mexico Mission Trip Preparation Class #1  //  Sunday, June 21  //  5 PM  //  Youth Room  
(Application and $100 deposit due this day.)

 

No Youth Worship  //  Sunday, June 21
Due to VBS, we will not have this event on these dates.

 

Vacation Bible School  //  Sunday, June 21-Wednesday, June 24

 

NO Youth Group  //  Wednesday, June 24  //  7 PM
Due to VBS, we will not have this event on this date.

 

Friends Day at West-Ark  //  Sunday, June 28  //  9:30 AM  // Auditorium
Join in with the whole church and invite a friend you want to share Christ with on this special Sunday.  We’ll combine our 9:30 AM class with the adults, meeting in the auditorium for a fantastic concert by New Reign, an a cappella singing group from Oklahoma Christian University.

 

Mexico Mission Trip Preparation Class #2  //  Sunday, June 28  //  5 PM  //  Youth Room

 

Mexico Mission Trip Preparation Class #3  //  Wednesday, July 8  //  8 PM  //  Youth Room

 

Mexico Mission Trip  //  Saturday, July 11 - Saturday, July 18  // Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
We are heading to Monterrey, Mexico to continue work on the church building we worked on this past March.  This trip is open to ALL members of the West-Ark church family, so if you feel God is calling you to be a part of it, please do so! 

 

Applications are available in the hanging files next to the Youth Group bulletin board in the foyer or you can see Rick.  This will truly be a life-changing event that you shouldn’t miss.  Make sure you read Rick’s perspective about safety issues in Mexico on his blog at http://rickmon.blogspot.com.

 

**Happy Birthday To...**

 

June 22
Hayden Evans

 

June 23
Nash Burkett
Doris Karr

 

June 24
Patricia Carson

 

June 25
Debbie Hendrix
John Kamp
Betty Porter

 

June 26
David Gates

 

June 27
Patrick Murphy
Cami Stancil

 

**Morning Nursery**
Flora Johnson
Betty Callicott
Amanda Basham
Carol Schaper

 

**Evening Nursery**
Sheila Vaught

 

**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Bible Classes...………....347   
Sunday AM Worship.…...537
Sunday PM Worship…...154
Wednesday Classes…...N/A
Contribution………..$22,897
Children’s Homes……..$195

 

Lao Worship
Attendance…………….....19
Contribution……………$160

 

Iglesia de Cristo
Attendance………………..45
Contribution……………$193