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Family Lines
Newsletter, May 30, 2010
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**The Power of
Tenacity**
By David
Chadwell
“Blessed are those
who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Matthew 5:6 (NASB)
In Jesus’
description of a righteous person in Matthew 5:3-9, he included the drive to be
righteous as a quality of righteousness. Motivation/drive was
essential! Righteous behavior is no accident! It is NOT the attitude
that says, “If it happens, it happens; if it does not, it does not.”
Righteous behavior matters to the person who is godly!
Jesus described
the motivation/drive as “hunger and thirst.” A hungry person thinks of
food constantly! A thirsty person thinks of cool water constantly!
It takes something powerful even to distract from hunger and thirst—then it is
only a distraction! Before long, the person thinks of how hungry or
thirsty he/she is.
This drive reminds
us of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28. The physical Jesus was born an
Israelite (1) to declare God kept His ancient promise made to Abraham and (2) to
return Israel to God’s purposes. In death and resurrection he became
Savior to all.
The Canaanite
woman, not an Israelite, begged Jesus for a miracle to benefit her
daughter. Though she knew who Jesus actually was, he did not pay her
attention (answer her.) The disciples asked Jesus to send her away (grant
her request?) because she would not stop begging them to intercede for
her. His answer, “I was sent to the lost of Israel.”
Still she pled!
She even bowed before Jesus asking for help. He finally said to her that
it was not proper to give her what was intended for Israelites. He
classified Israelites as children and Canaanites as dogs. Still she
persisted! She said that even dogs ate the crumbs that fell off the
table.
Jesus was so
impressed with her faith that he said, “Be it done to you as you wish.”
Her daughter was healed immediately.
If Jesus granted
your desire based on the amount of faith you had, what would happen? How
fast would it happen? How much do you want to be a righteous person?
Sometimes faith is expressed in tenacity! Christian faith always serves,
and never quits!
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**Order of
Worship**
Worship Leader --
Brent Evans
Here I Am To
Worship (on screen)
Welcome
#227 – On Zion’s
Glorious Summit (vs. 1, 2, 3)
#47 – Holy, Holy,
Holy (vs. 1, 3, 4)
#546 – Till The
Storm Passes By (vs. 1, 2, 3)
You Are My King
(on screen)
Table of the
Lord
Offering
#474 – Thank You,
Lord (vs. 1, 2, 3)
Coins for Christ
Children’s Worship
#449 – Thy Word
(vs. 1, 2)
Message -- Chris
Benjamin
Song for
Responses
#446 – Hear, O
Israel (vs. 1, 2)
Shepherd’s Prayer
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**In Our Thoughts
& Prayers**
• Eddie Harrell
(Dena Jenkins’ father) had a small stroke which has affected his language
abilities. Please pray that he will fully recover and that any future
events can be prevented.
• Grace Peters is
still in Sparks Hospital, room 576, recovering from a stroke.
• Kendra (family
member of Rusty and Tamara Walker) is showing improvement after her car
accident. She is able to breathe on her own and is taking food through a
tube.
• Sara Newton is
still in ICU at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She is a little better
this week. She had tracheotomy surgery Tuesday, May 25, which is supposed
to make some things better in the future. The main problem now is Sara’s
greatly diminished heart function.
• Tom Everitt had
brain surgery to remove a tumor on May 25th. The surgery went well, and he will
have follow-up radiation treatments. Tom is the father of Ron &
Patty’s Smith’s daughter-in-law, Stephanie.
• Trish Carson had
gall bladder surgery on May 25th.
• Jeannetta Falls
requests prayers for her newborn great-grandson Easton Partridge, who needs to
gain weight.
**Continued
Prayers**
Anita &
Wendell Fenton
Aura Lee
Land
Bonnie
Ray
Caidan
Dockery
Donna
Miller
Inez
Hatfield
John
Gardenhire
Lela
Neal
Margaret
Stone
Marlin
Edens
Mary
Wray
Pearl
Beam
Phillip
White
Richard
Broyles
Wilma
Son
**Guyana Medical
Mission Teams, 1991-2010**
West-Ark has sent
medical mission teams to tropical Guyana each year since 1991. The people
of Guyana are the poorest in South America. We have taught thousands of
Hindu and Muslim who knew little or nothing about Jesus Christ. Nearly 160
West-Ark members have served on these mission teams, providing health care and
Bible teaching to nearly 26,000 people. We have witnessed 791
baptisms. Our 20th team is scheduled to depart Fort Smith at 6 a.m. on
Saturday, June 5. Please keep the team in your
prayers.
**Heart to Heart
Pregnancy Support Center**
Fill your baby
bottle with spare change, dollars, or a check, and return it by Father’s Day,
June 20.
All donations help
Heart to Heart continue its Christ-centered, pro-life work in our community for
another year.
**Harding Academy
Chorus**
Sunday Night, May
30, 6 PM in the Auditorium
Come, enjoy, and
encourage this group of high school students on tour. West-Ark is their last
performance, and then home to Searcy!
**Contact
Information**
If you are using a
cell phone as your “home” phone, or if your address has changed, please let us
know in the office.
We really
appreciate it!
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**A Reception
Celebrating 56 Years of Ministry!**
You are invited to
a reception honoring
David & Joyce
Chadwell
Sunday, June 27,
4:00 - 6:00 PM
in the Family Life
Center.
A basket will be
provided for cards.
We will remain in
the FLC for 6:00 PM Worship.
*On June 3, David
will retire after 56 years of ministry!
**Car
Clinic**
Those of you who
are 60+ and single gals -- bring your cars to the Annex parking lot Saturday,
June 5, from 8 to 10 AM for your oil change, tire rotation, and other minor
maintenance. There is no charge for the “labor” – just bring the supplies
that are needed and Jack, Marvin, Mike, or Ed will take care of it for
you.
**Widows/Widowers
Brunch**
Save those
cornflakes for Monday morning and come join us for an exciting brunch in the
Annex Saturday, June 5, at 10:30 AM. Pancakes, muffins and jalapeno
egg casserole are a few items that will be on the menu. Don’t miss this
opportunity for some wonderful fellowship with caring and understanding
Christians. We will be happy to pickup anyone who needs transportation to the
Annex – call Bobbie or Janice.
**Family
Meeting**
June 6, 6 PM in
the Auditorium
Afterwards, we’ll
have a fellowship meal in the Family Life Center (gym).
Everyone who can,
please bring desserts!
**King’s Kids
Calendar**
REMINDER!!
Children will go their new classes this week. Please consult the listing
on the King’s Kids Board with any questions.
JUNE
Reid Knight Baby
Blessing - Sunday, June 6
Family Day Trip to
Tulsa’s Incredible Pizza - Saturday, June 26
Get more info and
sign up on King’s Kids Board or at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118069578221511&ref=ts
Chase McGehee Baby
Blessing - Sunday, June 27
JULY
Silly Olympics -
Sunday, July 25
(For 3-year-olds
through those going into 1st grade AND FAMILIES)
Don’t miss out on
this fun, family event!
AUGUST
Faith Fusion -
Saturday, August 7
(Kindergarten -
6th grade AND FAMILIES)
**On the Bulletin
Board**
• VBS at Rena Road
Church of Christ in Van Buren, June 7-11
• Thank you note
from Chris, Jamilyn & Reid Knight
• Thank you note
from Barbara Miller & Phillip King
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**Youth Group /
News**
Sunday AM &
Wednesday PM Classes
Make sure you are
part of our Sunday morning classes at 9:30 a.m. as Noland & Abby lead the
High School in a study of Spiritual Disciplines, and Matt & Hailey lead the
Jr High in a study on the book of James. Wednesdays at 7 PM, we continue our
study on Identity in Christ. Bring your Bible and a
friend!
No Youth Event
Tonight - Sunday, May 30
You can be a part
of the Harding Academy Chorus if you would like.
Jr/Sr Trip
Wednesday - Sunday, June 2-6
All Jrs. and Srs.
2010 should go on this trip as we pass the torch to the Senior Class of 2011 and
visit 5 different Christian colleges in five days. It’s very inexpensive and
will be phenomenal. Don’t miss it!
Service Camp 9 AM-
5 PM, Thursday, June 3
Don’t miss out on
this new variation of Service Camp. The Interns are finalizing details of who
will serve and where. Mark it on your calendar!
Church-Wide Family
Meeting - Sunday, June 6
We will join in on
the Family Meeting in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m.
Girls Night Out -
Monday, June 7
Hailey and Abby
are making BIG plans for a fun night out for all of the girls in the Youth
Group... stay tuned for more information!
SLAM Team Meeting
- Wednesday, June 9
Open to all
interested 7-12th graders. Youth room, 6 p.m.
Bulgaria Mission
Trip Meeting - Wednesday, June 9
This is an
additional meeting for our preparation... please be here at 8 p.m. in the Youth
Group room, bring all completed homework, assignments, donations,
etc.
Soul Quest 2010 -
June 13 - 19
Soul Quest will be
here before you know it! Make sure you turn in your application and money
ASAP... DEADLINE FOR APPS IS TUESDAY, JUNE 1!!! Copies are available in the
hanging files in the foyer. The vans will be leaving from the building at 7 a.m.
SHARP on Sunday, June 13 and returning around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.
Upcoming Events -
Mark your calendar!
-Bulgaria Mission
Trip: June 23 - July 7 / If you would like to contribute funds for this trip,
please see Rick or Jackie.
-Colorado Mission
Trip: July 25-31 / Applications will be coming soon!
-Faith Fusion:
August 7
**Happy
Birthday**
May
31
Elizabeth
Harper
Suzi
Jennemann
Bailey
Williams
June
1
Eleanor
Casey
Lisa
Grace
June
2
Bob
Faries
June
3
David
Chadwell
Manuel
Mendez
Jake
Nelson
June
4
Benton
Anderson
Alize
Boatright
Glenn
Gilley
June
5
Jo
Davidson
Amanda
Daws
**Nursery
Workers**
Morning
Cristy, Kay,
Maddie, Hannah Pressley
Louise
Howard
Cami
Stancil
Evening
Robertta
Moses
**Attendance and
Contribution Count**
Bible
Classes...………....385
Sunday AM
Attendance..709
Sunday PM
Attendance..190
Wednesday
Classes…...N/C
Contribution………..$16,773
Children’s
Homes……..$446
Coins For
Christ.............$42
Lao
Worship
Attendance…………….....30
Contribution……………$202
Iglesia de
Cristo
Attendance………………..71
Contribution……………$215
Office Phone (479)
452-1240
Fax (479)
452-5767
office@westarkchurchofchrist.org
www.westark.org
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"Making disciples
for Jesus who are eager to serve others."
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