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Family
Lines Newsletter, October 3, 2010
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**Following His Call to Houston**
John Carson is a former member of the Lions for Christ and
the West-Ark Youth Group. After graduation from the University of Arkansas
in May 2010, John spent the summer in Houston working with the Impact Houston
Church of Christ. This was his third effort with the inner-city mission
church. In the summer of 2008 and 2009, John worked at Impact as an
intern. The experience has shaped John’s future, and he has expressed a
sincere desire to minister to the inner-city of Houston.
John has made an “impact on Impact” as well. The
leaders of the Impact Houston Church of Christ have invited John to serve as the
full-time high school minister. Because Impact is essentially a domestic
mission work, John will need to raise funds like most missionaries.
West-Ark, the congregation that has nurtured John from his youth, has very
fittingly agreed to serve as his supporting church. John will be spending
the fall raising funds. His plan is to begin his full-time work in Houston
in January if sufficient funds are secured.
Please consider supporting John and praying for his
ministry. He has set up a blog to enable us to follow his experiences
while he is fundraising and once he begins his work in Houston. His blog
at followinghiscalltohouston.blogspot.com will tell you more about his
decision to serve at Impact Houston and the nature of the work there.
John will preach in the Sunday AM worship on October
3rd. He has prepared a sermon from the book of Jonah. Please be sure
and encourage John this Sunday and throughout the course of his ministry and
training.
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**Order of Worship**
Worship Leader -- Brent Evans
Welcome
#602 -- Nobody Fills My Heart Like Jesus (vs. 1,
2)
#610 -- I Love My Savior, Too (vs. 1, 2, 3)
#484 -- You Are My All In All (vs. 1, 2)
#544 -- Without Him (vs. 1, 2)
#369 -- It Is Finished (vs. 1, 2, chorus, 3, 4, chorus, 5,
chorus)
Table of the Lord
Offering
Refiner’s Fire (on screen)
Coins for Christ
Children’s Worship
#448 – The Greatest Commands
Message -- John Carson
Song for Responses
#874 – Walking Alone At Eve (vs. 1, 3)
Shepherd’s Prayer
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**In Our Thoughts & Prayers**
• Alice Rogers had a back procedure on September
30.
• Continue to pray for healing for Phillip White’s back and
encouragement for he and Deanna as he waits for a liver transplant.
**Bereaved in Prayer**
Our love and sympathy is extended to the following families
in their loss:
• Betty Summers in the death of her sister, Freda
Lester.
• Warren & Elizabeth Gardenhire and family in the death
of their son John on September 25.
• Wilburn & Louise Howard in the death of a great-nephew,
Max Reed (age 18 months).
**Continued Prayers**
Allen Mobley
Caidan Dockery
Clayton Amos
Eddie Harrell
Grace Peters
Harold Gouty
Lela Neal
Margaret Stone
Mary Ann Scholle
Mary Frances Jackson
Michelle Campbell
Ray & Jewell House
Richard Broyles
Wilma Son
**Parenting Class**
West-Ark’s “Building Stronger Christian Families” class meets
at 9:30 every Sunday morning in Room 211. October 3 through December 26
Rick Odell will be teaching a series titled, "Almost Christian: What the faith
of our teenagers is telling the American church."
**King’s Kids Calendar**
Blue Jeans Sunday - Sunday, October 10
(10-10-10!)
- What a great opportunity to serve as a
family!
- Sign up today by the info center in the
foyer
(HINT: lunch will be provided that day for volunteers, so be
sure to sign up if you plan to work!)
Fall Fest - Sunday, October 24, 6:00 - 7:30
PM
- Food, folks and fun for all ages!
- Please bring individually wrapped candy and
“fast-food” toys and place in the container by the library.
GOAL -- fill the container by 10-17!
Join us EVERY WEEK for...
- Sunday Morning Bible Class (birth through 6th grade)
at 9:30 AM
- Jump! and Jump, Jr! and Bridge 56 -- Sunday night at 6
PM
- Wednesday Night Bible Classes at 7 PM
**Praying for God’s Mission in
Southeast Asia**
“For my house will be called a house of prayer for all
nations.” Isaiah 56:7
From now until Nov. 7, we will feature one of West-Ark’s
mission points.
This week is SE Asia, which includes Thailand and
Laos.
Below are some of the ways you can pray for the mission in SE
Asia:
- Church leaders from across SE Asia as they gather for a
time of prayer and planning in November
- The Carroll family as they care for Chris’s parents in
AR
- College students at the Ram University Christian
Center
- Members of the Kumphawaphi congregation as they plan a
campaign for serving and evangelizing their community
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**Blue Jeans Sunday -- 10.10.10**
Our Goal: 1010 pairs of jeans
bring them . wear them . serve in them
What are you doing on Blue Jeans Sunday?
If you haven’t already done so, please sign a project list if
you intend to work! This is very important. All workers will be
provided with lunch, and our cooks need to know how much food to
prepare.
The work lists for CURE, THE HOPE CHEST, and LFC Campus House
are almost filled! However, we really could use help in the following
areas:
Heart to Heart Pregnancy Support Center
Project Leaders: Harold & Linda Davis
We need workers with even a slightly green thumb to help
replant a 12 X 15 ft. indoor atrium. Someone is laying out the plants as
they need to be planted. All we have to do is follow directions and dig a
few holes. We only have 3 workers at this point.
Community Rescue Mission
Project Leaders: Jack & Glenda Lewis
We have enough volunteers to prepare the meal, now we need
about 6-7 people to serve. All it requires is that you can speak a kind
word to someone who is far less fortunate than you are and be able to wield a
serving spoon. No hard hat required :~)
West-Ark Building
Project Leaders: Barney Puckett and Mike
Burkett
We need men who can use a power washer or a paint
brush. Not a lot of training is required. If you can hold a watering
hose, you can power wash!! We only have 1 brave soul on the list
now!
2010 Visitation
Project Leader: Joyce Chadwell
Please sign up in pairs. We need 20 people to make 10
visits to some of our shut-ins. Each pair will be given a small denim bag to
fill with useful items for their visit. (We’ll help with items for filling the
bags!)
Desserts for Sunday Night
At 6 PM on Oct. 10 we’ll gather in the Family Life Center for
worship, watch a photo recap of the day’s events, and have a fellowship
meal. If you can bring a dessert, please sign the list.
**Widows and Widowers**
Marvin & Bobbie will be hosting us this month.
Bobbie will be serving her world-famous Beans & Cornbread. You won’t
want to miss this. Van will leave Annex at 11:30 Saturday, October
2. Call Janice or Mary if you need transportation to
the Annex.
**No Car Clinic for October— we will return November
6.**
**Directory Photos **
There are still LOTS of photos to be taken! The deadline has
been extended through Blue Jeans Sunday, October 10.
**JOY Bunch Fun Trip!**
Join us as we travel to Branson, MO on October 8, 2010 to
watch Ray Stevens perform in the Welk Theatre. 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, to Winston or Danna Turpin, Genneil Nye, or Lynn Dickey
in the church office. First come, first serve basis. We’ll meet at the
building at 9:30 a.m. on October 8th!
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**Youth Group / news**
WAYG Class – Sunday, October 3, 9:30-10:30
AM
We’re beginning NEW classes this Sunday. The High
School class will be taught by John Carson and Kent Snider, who will be
teaching based on the book, “The Barbarian Way.” The Jr. High class will
be taught by Brad Moore and Joe Morgan, who will be teaching based on the book,
“Be The Wave.” Both resources are excellent and use lots of Biblical
principles and material to help in spiritual growth. Bring your Bible and get
ready for these great classes!
Parents’ Class – Sunday, October 3, 9:30-10:30
AM
Rick will begin a new series this Sunday, based on the book
“Almost Christian: What the faith of our teenagers is telling the American
church.” It will be challenging, informative, and hopefully become a
call-to-action. This Sunday, we’ll discuss “Becoming Christian-ish.”
Bring your Bibles, coffee, and insights as we begin a brand new study!
This is open to ANY and ALL parents (not just parents of teens).
Paintball – Sunday, October 3, 1-4 PM
Don’t miss out on this annual event full of fellowship and
PAINT! Applications were emailed out, handed out last Wednesday in class
and this morning. There are also extra apps in the hanging files near the
youth group bulletin board in the foyer. Remember, this is a CASH ONLY
activity and you MUST have all forms filled out to play. EAT before you
come, bring food with you, or buy food at the Paintball snack
bar.
No WAYG Activity Tonight (due to the Paintball activity) –
Sunday, October 3
The Journey – Wednesday, October 6, 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! We’ll continue our study of Moses on his journey, in answering
God’s call.
SLAM Meeting – Wednesday, October 6,
2010
This meeting is open to ANY WAYG students who want to do MORE
than just show up at an activity … you’ll have the opportunity to provide input,
and also to learn more about leadership. We’ll meet at 6 PM in the Youth
Group room.
MOVE Advance – November 19-21, 2010
Make sure you have marked this weekend for one of the BIGGEST
and MOST IMPORTANT events for our WAYG … it’s our version of a retreat,
except we ADVANCE! Clint Askins, from the Littleton church in Denver, CO
will be our speaker and Andy Spell, from the West Houston church in Houston, TX
will be leading worship. Trust me, you will want to make EVERY EFFORT to
be a part of this phenomenal event. Applications will be out
soon!
**Happy Birthday**
October 3
Terri Jones
October 4
Debra Lively
October 5
Sharon Faries
Leslie Holland
Dena Jenkins
Abigail Jennemann
Sam Oliver
Kinzey Rogers
Dalton Smith
Margaret Moss
October 6
Lillie Daws
October 7
Mikki Mendez
Dawson Urrutia
Carl Wood
October 8
Gertrude Mize
Kevin Roberts
Neil Roberts
October 9
Jeanetta Falls
Gene Puckett
Billy Yowell
**Nursery Helpers**
Morning: Melissa Walker, Dena Jenkins, and Suzi
Jennemann
**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Bible Classes...………... 368
Sunday AM Attendance. 591
Sunday PM ................... 174
Wednesday Classes….. N/C
Contribution………. $17,256
Children’s Homes……. $268
Coins For Christ.............$40
Lao Worship
Attendance…………….... 35
Contribution………….. $317
Iglesia de Cristo
Attendance……………… 73
Contribution…………… $350
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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