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----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- **Bereaved in Prayer** **Continued Prayers** Caidan Dockery Clayton Amos Eddie Harrell Gerald & Joy Benjamin Grace Peters Harold Gouty Lela Neal Margaret Stone Mary Ann Scholle Mary Frances Jackson Phillip White Ray & Jewell House Richard Broyles Sam Jenkins Steve Dunavin Wilma Son **Notes of Thanks** Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, My deep and sincere thanks for all the help you gave me when my mother died. Thank you to the people who sent cards, to the people who brought food, to the ladies who housesat for me so I could go out and get necessary things done, and the ladies who cooked a delicious family meal on the day of the funeral. Thank you again for caring calls, hugs, and especially for the prayers. You have been my stone to stand on. I would not have made it through without you. You have the life and breath of Christ in you. Thank you, Debra Gail Hatfield Dear West-Ark church, We appreciate your prayers and the plant. Your continued prayers are appreciated. The family of Ralph James **Tuesday Morning WINGS** Class begins September 14 at 9:30 AM in the Annex. Childcare and brunch are provided. We will be studying the book of Acts! **Wednesday Morning Ladies' Class** We will meet for the first time on September 15, 10 AM in the Annex. Our study is the attributes of God. Please come and join us! **Wednesday Night WINGS** The Wednesday night WinGS class will meet September 15 in the annex for the introduction to "Looking at Acts." **Attention JOY Bunch!!** Please join us in the FLC (gym) for fellowship and fun on September 18 at 6 PM. Hope to see you there!! **Have You Had Your Picture Taken Yet?** We will be taking photos throughout the month of September, before and after every worship service. Don't be left out of the picture! Schedule an appointment soon! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------- **Tutoring Program** If you are interested in a "feel good" program, this is it. On the first day our "return children" come running in looking for familiar faces and hugs while the newbies are a little shy and scared. By the end of the first tutoring session, at least one child will ask if he could stay longer. We have some of the sweetest, unspoiled, hungry children you have ever met. Jack does a fantastic job of picking our kids. Tutoring starts Oct. 5th from 3:15 to 4:50 PM and continues through April. We meet every Tuesday that school is in session except for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and Christmas. We need 24 tutors, 12 substitute tutors, many snack providers, 2 full-time van drivers willing to be at the school at 3:00 and then drive the kids home at 4:50 PM and one person to fill in if a driver needs to be off. Also, if we could get someone to set up our tables by 3:00, that would be a blessing. Please consider this work, pray for this work, and then sign-up in the foyer at our table. Sheila Vaught **JOY Bunch Fun Trip!** Join us as we travel to Branson, MO on October 8, 2010 to watch superstar Ray Stevens perform in the Welk Theatre. Back for the 50 year celebration of entertainment, Ray Stevens guarantees an evening of family fun and laughter. Transportation, performance, hotel accommodations, and evening meal for the low, low price of $75 per person based on double occupancy. Payment must be turned in NO LATER than Wednesday, September 29, 2010 to Winston or Danna Turpin, Genneil Nye, or Lynn Dickey in the church office. First come, first serve basis. **LTC Meeting on September 12** 5:00 PM in Room 100 This meeting is for kids in grades 3-6 (and their parents) who are interested in going to LTC this year. **King's Kids** Bridge 56 will not meet Sunday night, 9/12/10. Bridge 56 Party -- Saturday, September 18 5-7 PM in the West-Ark Annex What to bring: $3 for pizza and a solid-colored pillowcase. Jump!/Jump, Jr. -- starting Sept. 19, 6-7 PM Ages: 2 years - 4th grade Check-in location will be at the top of the staircase (by the elevators). **Our Goal: 1010 pairs of Blue Jeans on 10.10.10** Be collecting blue jeans -- any size, new or used, to give to the Hope Chest. It is the most requested item of clothing. **LFC Open House on Sat., Sept. 11** 3:30 PM -- Pounding/Shower for the new Lions for Christ Campus House. The LFCs are registered at Wal-Mart & Target, or you may purchase a gift card from Lowe's. 5:00 PM -- Campus Open House-- come and let our amazing students take you on a tour of the house. We'll enjoy hot dogs, cool drinks, and prayers of thanksgiving for everything God and this church community have done for us. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------- **Youth Group News** WAYG Fall Semester Calendars New calendars were handed out at last Sunday's WAYG Sponsor/Parent/Family meeting. If you did not get one, please take a copy from the hanging files near the Youth Group bulletin board in the foyer. WAYG Sponsor/Parent Sign-Ups A few remaining "blanks" still need to be filled from our recent WAYG Sponsor/Parent/Family meeting. An email was sent out last Wednesday for your review. Call Rick with any questions. WAYG Monthly Prayer Calendar We emailed these last Wednesday. They are designed to give you some ideas each day to lift up different things to God in prayer. If you did not get one, please take a copy from the hanging files near the Youth Group bulletin board in the foyer. WAYG Class - Sunday, September 12, 9:30-10:30 AM Don't miss out as we study God's Word together. Bring your Bible! Sunday Night Live (SNL) @ West-Ark - Sunday, September 12, 6-8 PM GREAT NEWS! We get to host the FIRST SNL of the year, TONIGHT with a focus on the Beatitudes! Jeff McMillon, Campus Minister for the Memorial Road church in Oklahoma City, OK, will be speaking on the blessing of being "poor in spirit" and Chase Akins, Youth & Worship Minister from the Hillcrest church in Paragould, AR will be leading our worship. Plus, we'll have free food following the event. Come be a part and show Fort Smith hospitality to hundreds of students from all over the region. The Journey - Wednesday, September 15, 7-8 PM Don't miss out as we lift our praises to God and share a message from His Word every Wednesday. Bring a Bible and bring a friend! Thanks to the Words for coordinating our first monthly meal! It was a HUGE success! Crosswalk -- September 25, 7:30 AM - Midnight Applications have been handed out and emailed for this great event at the Southside church in Rogers, AR. They are due THIS Wednesday, September 15. No late applications will be accepted. **Happy Birthday** September 12 Alex Beneux Paula May Travis McDonald September 13 Cheryl Hamilton Barry Owen September 14 Ethan Benjamin Logan Kleman Lela Neal Julie Tignor September 15 Marilyn Coffelt Nancy Dockery Irene Willis September 16 David Beneux Joann Davenport Kevin Gann September 17 Cheryl Byrd Ann Holland Connye Neal September 18 Madelyn Willis **Nursery Helpers** Morning Trish Carson Vicki Anderson Dwonne Cogswell Evening Terri Jones **Attendance and Contribution Count** Bible Classes............... 322 Sunday AM Attendance. 504 Sunday PM ................... 134 Wednesday Classes..... N/C Contribution.......... $21,879 Children's Homes....... $132 Coins For Christ.............$35 Lao Worship Attendance................... 29 Contribution.............. $201 Iglesia de Cristo Attendance.................. 65 Contribution............... $272 Office Phone (479) 452-1240 Fax (479) 452-5767 office@westarkchurchofchrist.org www.westark.org ----------------------------------------------------------------- "Making disciples for Jesus who are eager to serve others." ----------------------------------------------------------------- |