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Family Lines Newsletter, September 6, 2009
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**Minutes Lead to Hours, to Days, to Years, to ... ?**
By David Chadwell

 

James 4:13-17, NASV

 

Ah, the brevity of life!  The brevity of life is a “timeless” topic! The author of the above scripture died centuries ago.  He inspired many to write about the obvious!  Life spans did not begin being brief in the last few generations—they always have been brief!

 

The deceit: “The brevity of life is just a matter of perspective.”  At 15, life is agonizingly slow.  At 25, life is timeless.  At 40, you need to slow down long enough to at least be aware that life is whizzing by.  Then the births of grandchildren make you admit you are “that” old.  Then opportunities diminish.  Then you look at an old man in the mirror shaving—and it is you!  Then energy fails as you cannot do what you used to do.  A secret: never tell a 95-year-old (or older) that life is not brief!  (Unless you enjoy being humiliated by laughter!)

 

The truth: “Time passes fast regardless of age or arrogance.”  No matter your age, you never have time to waste.  Regretting the past use of time is a common plight of living.

 

Consider some things to think about.  Wisdom can result from accurate perspective, too!

 

1. Take nothing for granted—never assume that what you did today you can do tomorrow.
2. There is no “do over” button to be pushed in your 60s for what you did in your 30s.
3. In your 20s, do not think you will have the same body and energy level in your 70s.
4. Treat those you regard as old with respect; eventually someone will see you as old—without your permission.  (You will get accustomed to being seen as being old.)
5. It may be true that you are only as old as you feel, but your body has a nasty habit of telling the truth.  Have you counted your doctor visits lately?

 

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**Order of Worship**

 

Worship Leader -- Brent Evans
God Shall Wipe Away All Tears (on screen)

 

Welcome
#171 -- Above All Else
#155 -- Highest Place
#294 -- You’re the One (vs. 1, 2 Chorus, 3, 4, Chorus, 5, 6, Chorus)

 

Prayer -- Bob Null
#849 -- ‘Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer (vs. 1, 3)
#797 -- Lord, We Come Before Thee Now (vs. 1, 2, 4)
Above All (on screen)

 

Table of the Lord
Offering

#718 -- We Shall Assemble

Coins for Christ
Children’s Worship
744 -- God’s Family (vs. 1, 2, 3)

 

Sermon -- Chris Benjamin
Song for Responses
#837 -- I Need Thee Every Hour (vs. 1, 2, 4)

 

Elder’s Prayer

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**St. Edward Hospital**
Notes may be sent online at
http://www.stedwardmercy.com/email

 

• Doris Robertson is in room 3310 with double pneumonia.
• Naoma Brasher is in ICU, room  3126.
• John Holley had lung cancer surgery on Monday.  He is in room 3205.

 

**Remember in Prayer**
• Jerry Canfield is recovering from double knee replacement surgery.
• John Hawkins is still in ICU at MD Anderson Hospital.  When his heart rate and blood pressure are stable, he will move to rehab before continuing his cancer treatments. 
• Maddy Grist (Ed’s granddaughter who has cystic fibrosis) is fighting another lung infection and on IV antibiotics at home.
• Mrs. Statler, Sheila Lemley’s mother,  is recovering from multiple fractures from a car accident last week.
• Toka Beall’s brother-in-law, Clifford Davis, has moved to room 675 in Sparks Hospital.
• Vicki Hardin (former WACC member) is fighting a staph infection in her back.  Cards may be sent to 17029 Ridgewood Drive, Edmond, OK 73003.

 

**Continue to Pray for ...**
• Aura Lee Land
• Bobbie Bolinger
• F. E. Cook
• Inez Hatfield
• Jay Wood
• Margaret Stone
• Wilma Son
• Winnie Brown

 

**Prayer Pagers**
441-2378 - Doris Robertson
441-1722 - Jerry Canfield
441-2387 - John Holley
441-2395 - dials all pagers at once

 

**Missions/Traveling Prayers**
• Roy Dunavin (Ethiopia)
• Jack & Glenda Lewis (Ethiopia)
• Russ & Jean McConnell (New England)

 

**Welcome!**
Rick & Rennie Williams
P.O. Box 1211
Panama, OK 74951
Phone: (918) 963-2567
Rick is a rancher.  Rennie teaches 7th grade math at the Middle School in Poteau, OK.

 

**Women of Faith Conference**
October 30 & 31
Oklahoma City, OK
We have 21 ladies registered so far, and nine more tickets available at the reduced price of $53.
If you are interested, please join us Sunday morning, September 6, in room 106 for more information and a video preview.

 

**Tutoring Program Needs Your Help**
Sign-up sheets are in the foyer!

 

Being a tutor doesn’t take a lot of time out of your week (3:10 - 4:45 PM every Tuesday school day until May), but it means a great deal to a child struggling in school or struggling to know what is right and what is wrong.  These children need you, but what you don’t know yet is how much you will need them.

 

We still need tutors, substitute tutors, van driver(s), and LOTS of people to provide snacks and birthday cupcakes.

 

Please look for the sign-up sheets in the foyer, and get ready to sharpen those pencils!  If you have questions, please call Sheila Vaught.

 

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**Getting Ready for Blue Jeans Sunday, September 27**
Each fall, as kids go back to school and the weather turns cooler, the Hope Chest has an increased need for blue jeans.  We need jeans of all kinds -- for men, women and children (all sizes) -- new or used. Start going through your closets -- bring your donations to the Hope Chest container outside the Library.  Thanks!

 

**Jobs for Blue Jeans Sunday**
If you would like to participate in a work group on Sunday, September 27, look for the free-standing bulletin board in the foyer. Sign-up lists are posted there.
• Making quilts for the China orphanage
• Re-stocking at the Hope Chest
• Writing cards for encouragement
• Packing and sorting at CURE warehouse
• Prayer walk on UAFS campus

 

**Wednesday Night WINGS**
September 16, 7:00 PM in the Annex
Orientation & Fellowship

 

**Tuesday Morning WINGS**
Orientation & Breakfast
September 15th,  9:30 AM, Family Life Center
Beginning September 22nd, we will offer extended childcare for WINGS participants for those moms who need a little extra time to run errands until 2:00 PM.  If you’ve never participated in Tuesday WINGS before, we especially want to invite you to come and try it out.  We have a great time of Bible study and fellowship.

 

**New on the Bulletin Board**
• Flyer for Ladies’ Day at Valley View Church of Christ in Greenwood on September 12, 9 AM - 3 PM (lunch is provided).  Joyce Chadwell is one of the guest speakers!
• Thank you note from Terry & Linda Davis
• Flyer for Ladies’ Day on September 12 at Rena Road in Van Buren, 9 AM - 1 PM (lunch will be served)

 

**King's Kids**
• September 19 - Family Scavenger Hunt
• October 25 - Family Fall Fest
• December 12 - Family Movie Night
• Really looking ahead?? VBS 2010 will be June 6-9!  
See a pattern here?  We care about your kids --- and your family!

 

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**Youth Group // News**
Youth Worship - Sunday, Sept. 6 / 6 PM / Youth Rm
Join us as we discover what purpose God has for us in our lives.

 

Youth Group - Wed., Sept. 9 / 7 PM / Youth Room
Don’t miss out as we continue our series “Be-Attitudes.”

 

Rock the River Concert - Saturday, September 12  / Noon - 11PM  /  Kay Rodgers Park
Vans leave at noon and will return at 11PM. Remember to bring extra money for food and merchandise.

 

Bulgaria Mission Trip Informational Meeting Sunday, September 13  /  5 PM  /  Youth Room
If you want to find out about this high school only mission trip, come to the meeting!

 

Home Devo at the Glidewells - Sunday, September 20  /  6 PM 
Join us for praise, food, fellowship and fun for all 7-12th graders. Vans leave at 6PM and return at 8PM. Cost is $3 per person to help cover food costs.

 

See you at the Pole - Wed., Sept. 23 / 7 PM / Your School  //  Join other students around the flag pole of your school to pray for your teachers, students, etc.

 

Crosswalk - Saturday, September 26  /  Rogers, AR
We will be leaving at 7:30 AM sharp on Saturday, September 26. We return that evening at about 11 PM. The cost is $35, which includes transportation, conference fees, and a t-shirt.
Money and applications are due to Rick by Sunday, September 13. Applications are available in class and in the hanging files by the bulletin board in the foyer.

 

NO youth Worship - Sunday, September 27

 

Intersect Worship - Sunday, Sept. 27 / 8-9:30 PM Location: TBD   (High School Only)

 

Paintball - Sunday, October 4 / 12:30-4:30 PM / All American Field, Charleston, AR
Vans will leave the church at 12:30 and return at 4:30 PM. Cost is $26. Eat lunch before you come.Registration forms are available in class and in the hanging file next to the youth group bulletin board. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, September 30.

 

**Happy Birthday To...**

 

September 6
Patty Null

 

September 7
Bruce Davenport
Geneva Shepherd
Brandon Yowell

 

September 8
Bobby Beam
Pearl Beam
Jordan Walker

 

September 9
Chris Burress
Angela Dunavant
Shannon Miller

 

September 12
Alex Beneux
Paula May
Travis McDonald

 

**Morning Nursery**
Melissa Walker
Suzi Jennemann
Dena Jenkins
Julie Orick

 

**Evening Nursery**
Gina Williams

 

**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Bible Classes...………....394   
Sunday AM Worship.…...612
Sunday PM Worship…...N/A
Wednesday Classes…...N/A
Contribution………..$15,523
Children’s Homes……..$217
Coins For Christ...........$122

 

Lao Worship
Attendance……………......21
Contribution……………$169

 

Iglesia de Cristo
Attendance………………..46
Contribution……………$216