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Family
Lines Newsletter, November 14, 2010
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**2011 Missions Offering**
West-Ark’s 2011 missions budget is $273,153. We hope to
raise $225,000 of that on November 14th with a special missions contribution
during worship. (The remaining $48,000 comes from the regular weekly
contribution.) This amount is a 9.8% increase from last year’s goal
($248,736). The mission budget goal is not ever-increasing, rather it
represents the funds needed to meet the opportunities that God has set before us
in a given year.
The 2011 budget represents an on-going commitment to
disciple-making efforts in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Belgium, Guyana, Thailand, and SE
Asia. These may seem like faraway places, but they are as close to us as
the connections that we have as the Lord’s church. That was vividly
represented last Sunday when Chris C. baptized his daughter Monterey, who has
grown up overseas, in the same baptistery where many of our children were
baptized.
The 2011 budget also represents growth. God has
inspired two young men who grew up among us, John Carson and Trenton Schien, to
make disciples for Jesus. Trenton, whose faith was nurtured by all of his
spiritual family here, is studying to be a missionary at AIM in Lubbock.
John, who also grew up here and has been active in our youth and college
ministries, has been invited to work full-time with the Impact Houston Church of
Christ. John hopes to make disciples on the streets of Houston assuming he
is able to raise support. Yes, our own United States is also a mission
field! [See John’s reports at followinghiscalltohouston.blogspot.com]
This Sunday, Nov. 14, there will be pledge cards and
envelopes in the pews. During the second offering, please consider making
a single offering or a pledge to be paid out during 2011 that will help us all
reach the goal of $225,000.
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**Order of Worship**
Worship Leader -- Brent Evans
Mansion, Robe and Crown (vs. 1, 2, 3)
#881 – Mansion Over the Hilltop (vs. 1, 2)
Welcome
That’s Why We Praise Him
#167 – Hosanna (vs. 1, 2)
#250 – The Great Redeemer (vs. 1,2 , 3)
Worthy Is The Lamb
Table of the Lord
Offering
#828 – Instruments of Your Peace (vs. 1)
Missions Offering
Coins for Christ
Children’s Worship
#290 – Shine, Jesus, Shine (vs. 1, 2)
Message -- Chris Benjamin
Song for Responses
There’s A Stirring
Shepherd’s Prayer
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**In Our Thoughts & Prayers**
• Allen Mobley, Christy Puckett’s cousin, is now being
treated for toxic shock syndrome.
• Beverly Evans is not doing well and will be admitted to
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital in Ft. Smith.
• Billy Isom, Kristi Odell’s father, will have knee
replacement surgery Friday (11/12/10) in Midlothian, Texas.
• Carolyn Scott, mother of Kristi Wilson, fell last week and
broke her collarbone and several ribs.
• Clint Henslee was in the hospital last weekend and was
diagnosed with an ulcer.
• Melissa Blasdel requests prayers for Mary and Fred Lewis of
the Roland congregation. Fred has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
• Myra Flippo-Puckett has begun radiation treatments for
cancer.
• Paul Tucker has been diagnosed with a rare skin
cancer. He will have more tests and may have outpatient surgery at UAMS
later this month to remove the lesion.
• Pat Odell, Rick’s father, will have gallbladder surgery
either Friday (11/12/10) or the following Tuesday in Oklahoma
City.
• Phillip White is in Sparks Hospital, room 471, with MRSA
and another strand of staph infection. He will move soon to a Bentonville
long-term facility for 6 weeks of care.
• The family of 2-year-old Will Abernathy found out that his
brain tumor can be successfully treated. He is currently taking chemotherapy
treatments at Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
• Winston Turpin’s lesion in his left eye has returned.
He is beginning a treatment of chemo eye drops and will see the doctor again in
December.
**Sympathy**
Our sympathy is extended to Susan Wade in the death of her
99-year-old grandfather, Charles Marr on Nov. 9 in Phoenix, AZ.
**Prayers for Missions**
• Continue to pray for Jim Wilson, Don Wilson, and Chuck
Combs as they work and teach in Ethiopia. The team will be home Saturday night,
Nov. 13.
• Pray for the effectiveness of the team in Thailand and SE
Asia through the weekend of November 20th.
**Continued Prayers**
Clayton Amos
Darrell Lane
Eddie Harrell
F. E. Cook
Grace Peters
Harold Gouty
Jewell House
Kendra Bailey
Larry Prater
Lela Neal
Margaret Stone
Mary Ann Scholle
Mary Frances Jackson
Melva Kirkley
Norma Williams
Richard Broyles
Sam Jenkins
Wilma Son
**CURE Work Times**
Linen Sorting and packing Sunday afternoon November 14 from
1:30-3:30 PM and Monday evening November 15 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the CURE
warehouse, 2400 Vicksburg. Call Mat Griffin for
information.
**Address Correction**
Linda Shank
1515 Steel Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
**Wedding Shower**
for Denise Mattoon and Ricky Greene
Saturday, November 13
2:00 to 3:30 PM
Annex / West-Ark Church of Christ
This is a co-ed shower, so guys, bring your Best Buy, Home
Depot, Lowe’s, etc. gift cards. Gift cards are encouraged as this will be
most helpful during this time of transition.
Denise was a Youth Group intern during the summer of
2009!
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**Hope Chest Appreciation Dinner**
Hope Chest volunteers and their spouses are invited to dinner
on Thursday, November 18, at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center (gym). Please
sign the list in the foyer if you can attend.
**Hope Chest Clothing Needs**
The Hope Chest needs clean usable fall/winter clothing for
girls and boys (sizes 4-16). Our racks for these sizes are almost
empty. We have NONE in the warehouse area for girls and very few for
boys. With cooler weather on the way, your contribution will make a huge
difference for our clients.
You can place them in the container in the foyer or deliver
them to the Hope Chest. If our hours of operation (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) are not a convenient time for you, please
contact Helen Pratt to arrange for a time that fits your
schedule.
**Fall Fest Photos Are Ready!**
Your photos are ready to be picked up at the King’s Kids
table in the foyer.
**Attention JOY Bunch**
Please join us this month on November 20 at 6:00 PM in the
Annex. Please note the change of venue. We will have a meal and be entertained
by the Johnny Reb Singers from Southside High School. They will perform the
concert from their upcoming Madrigal Dinner -- which will get us all in the
Christmas spirit!
**Divorce Care --Surviving the Holidays**
Facilitator: Shanna Davis, Room 211
In past years, the Christmas holiday season may have been a
time of great anticipation and excitement … but this year, the prospect of
facing the holidays without your mate may cause anxiety and dread. You are
not alone. You are invited to attend ANY or ALL of the sessions below for
support, encouragement and advice to survive the holidays.
• Wednesday, November 17th, 6:30-8:00 PM
• Sunday, November 21st, 5:30-8:30 PM
• Saturday, December 11th, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
**King’s Kids Calendar**
Family Huddle Up Night -- Sunday, Nov. 14, 6 PM in the
Gym
• Wear your favorite team’s gear and get ready for game-day
food and fun! It’s all to help us learn how to work together as a team -
God’s way!
• Please register your family at www.westarkkids.org/register
• Please note that Jump!, Jump Jr! and Bridge 56 will not
meet on Sunday night, so we can all join in the fun!
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**Youth Group / News**
WAYG Class – Sunday, November 14, 9:30-10:30
AM
Don’t miss the High School class, taught by John Carson and
Kent Snider, teaching based on the book, “The Barbarian Way” and the Jr. High
class, taught by Brad Moore and Joe Morgan, 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, November 14, 9:30-10:30 AM
Rick will continue a 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 “The Mission.” Bring your
Bibles, coffee, and insights as we continue this awesome study! This is
open to ANY and ALL parents (not just parents of teens).
HONDURAS & BULGARIA MISSION TRIP MEETING
If you missed our brief informational meeting last week, you
may pick up a 2011 Missions overview flyer of trips led by the West-Ark Youth
Group, as well as an application form for either the Honduras Spring Break trip
or the Bulgaria summer trip from the hanging files next to the youth group
bulletin board in the foyer. PLEASE NOTE: $100 deposits
(non-refundable) are due NO LATER than November 15, 2010!
SNL @ Rocketdyne Rd (Neosho, MO) – Sunday, November 14,
4-10 PM
We’ll head to the Rocketdyne Road church in Neosho, MO for
this month’s SNL. We’ll worship God, fellowship and eat together.
Bring a Bible and a friend! FREE!
The Journey – Wednesday, November 17, 7-8
PM
Don’t miss out as we lift our praises to God and share a
message from His Word. Bring a Bible and bring a friend! We’ll
continue our study of Moses on his journey, in answering God’s
call.
MOVE Advance – November 19-21, 2010
APPLICATIONS WERE DUE LAST WEDNESDAY!!! Check with Rick
to see if he can squeeze you in, if you want to go.
• Congrats to Jessica Frost who was selected by the senior
class at Greenwood High School for the 2011 Who’s Who Class Favorites as the
Most Intelligent!
•Congrats to Forrest Hickey for being the Overall Runner-up
in the Arkansas State Championship in tennis doubles recently.
•If you (or your student) has an accomplishment to share with
the church family, please email it to Rick at
rick.odell1@gmail.com.
**Happy Birthday**
November 14
Bill Dickey
Don Neal
Dennis Anderson
Grayson Cogswell
November 15
Richard Bullard
Kaitlynn Burk
November 16
Rebecca Holloway
Kathryn Rosalez
November 17
Anna Holley
November 18
Meagan Logan Rhett Moss
David Thompson
November 19
Jim Hall
Paul Shirley
Bill Walker
**Nursery Workers**
Morning
Trish Carson
Dwonne Cogswell
Vicki Anderson
Evening
Terri Jones
**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Bible Classes ………… 370
Sunday AM Attendance … 600
Sunday PM …………… 159
Wednesday Classes … N/C
Contribution……… $20,018
Children’s Homes …… $255
Coins For Christ ……… $39
Lao Worship
Attendance ……………… 31
Contribution ………… $201
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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