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Family
Lines Newsletter, December 5, 2010
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**Hope Chest Toy Giveaway**
Saturday, December 11
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
West-Ark Family Life Center (gym)
The 2010 Hope Chest Toy Giveaway is almost here! This annual
event gives West-Ark members an opportunity to use their talents, to help the
community, and spend time together in service. There are lots of
ways to help. Everyone has a spot here!
Below is a list of events leading up to the Toy
Giveaway. Last year, through the generosity of West-Ark members, 420
families had Christmas gifts for their children. The Toy Giveaway keeps on
growing every year, and it is all because of the great folks at West-Ark.
Are you ready? Let’s do it!
Dec. 5 -- The DRESS A DOLL project ends. Bring your
dressed-up doll to worship with you on Sunday!
Dec. 5 -- West-Ark Youth Group works on goodie bags and other
projects at the CURE warehouse.
Friday, Dec. 10, 10 AM to 6 PM -- Help put out the toys at
the Family Life Center.
Dec. 10, 10 AM to 6 PM - Bring cookies to the Family Life
Center to feed the Toy Giveaway shoppers.
Saturday, Dec. 11, 9:30 AM -- Participate in a devotional for
West-Ark workers.
Dec. 11, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM -- Help distribute the toys at
the Toy Giveaway. In past years all ages have been there to assist the
shoppers, load gifts, and offer lots of Christmas spirit.
Dec. 11, 1:00 PM to ? -- Clean up the Family Life Center
after the event. Clean up goes very fast with many workers. The
Family Life Center was in perfect shape by 2:00 PM last year!
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**Order of Worship**
Worship Leader -- Brent Evans
Welcome
#238 -- You Are The Song That I Sing
#484 -- You Are My All In All (vs. 1, 2)
#583 --Jesus, Flow Like a River (vs. 1, 2)
#337 -- Hallelujah! What a Savior (vs. 1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
Table of the Lord
Offering
Refiner’s Fire (on screen)
Coins for Christ
Children’s Worship
#712 -- Jesus Is Coming Soon (vs. 1, 2, 3)
Message -- Chris Benjamin
Song for Responses
#674 -- I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (vs. 1, 2, 3,
4)
Shepherd’s Prayer
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**The Wonder Working Power of Prayer**
• Bill & Karen Tygart request prayers for better
health.
• Glenn Gilley is scheduled for carotid artery surgery on
12/9/10.
• Jim Pratt is in Sparks Hospital, ICU #219, for issues
related to his pacemaker.
• Toka Beall had additional back surgery at Baptist Hospital
in Little Rock on 12/1/10.
**Continued Prayers**
Allen Mobley
Ann Cook
Beverly Evans
Eddie Harrell
F. E. Cook
Grace Peters
Harold Gouty
Jewell House
Lela Neal
Lottie Moore
Margaret Stone
Mary Hudson
Mary Ann Scholle
Mary Frances Jackson
Myra Flippo-Puckett
Phillip White
Richard Broyles
Tina Eudaly
Will Abernathy
Wilma Son
**Notes of Thanks**
We would like to thank everyone for the many cards, calls,
visits, fine food and especially the prayers during Clayton’s illness and
passing. He loved you all dearly.
Sincerely,
The Clayton Amos Family
Thank you for the many expressions of sympathy shown at
the death of our father and grandfather, Robert Pratt. We are comforted by
your thoughtfulness.
Jim & Helen Pratt
Robin Pratt-Webber
Rachelle Pratt
Reynda & Kevin Allen
Thanks for everything -- all you did for us in this
difficult time.
God bless you all!
House & Madzey Family
Thank you for all the prayers, visits and cards. We
appreciate them so much.
Don & Lela Neal
I cannot possibly reach every person who has sent notes
and get well cards to say “thank you” for your cards and notes. Some of your
notes are so touching I cannot keep back the tears. You are spoiling me, because
every day I look forward to getting the mail. It is my only contact with some of
you. Your kind words and prayers sustain me. Keep praying and ask for
God’s will in all things.
Love and Blessings to each of you,
Myra Flippo-Puckett
**Wedding Shower**
Shower for Rachel Seiter Wednesday, Dec. 8
6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Annex.
Light snacks will be served.
Rachel is registered at Bed, Bath and Beyond; Target and
Wal-Mart.
**Attention JOY Bunch!!**
We hope you will join us on Saturday evening, December 18, at
6 PM in the FLC (gym). As announced, please bring a wrapped ornament for
the “Dirty Santa” game. (If you prefer, you may bring another item with a
Christmas motif--candles, linens, or decorations.) Guests are always welcome--we
would love to have you. See you then!!
**CURE Linen Sorting**
December 5th from 1:30-3:30 PM at the Vicksburg
warehouse.
**Ladies’ Bible Class**
The ladies’ Bible class that meets on Wednesday mornings will
meet at 10:30 AM next week, December 8, instead of 10 AM.
**King's Kids Calendar**
December 12 -- Wyninger Baby Blessing
**Divorce Care: Surviving the Holidays**
Facilitator: Shanna Davis in Room 211
Saturday, December 11th, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
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**Even Jesus Got Tired!**
By David Chadwell
Now when Jesus heard it, He withdrew from there in a boat, to
a lonely place by Himself; and when the multitudes heard of this, they followed
Him on foot from the cities. And when He went ashore, He saw a great
multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick. Matthew
14:13, 14. (NASB)
There was a limit to Jesus’ physical endurance, and he
honored that limit. (See Mark 1:35 and Luke 6:12.) Finding
moments alone to renew himself must have been hard for Jesus! Demands on
his physical strength and the stress he endured frequently had to be beyond
measurement! Do you find it necessary to restore and refresh your energy
when you have endured a period of difficulty? Does continual stress zap
your energy? Since Jesus was flesh and blood just as you are, he reacted
to pressures as do we.
Daily demands on Jesus were enormous! If you had the
power to heal incurable sickness, can you imagine how many requests you would
receive? If you could teach in the manner Jesus did, can you imagine how many
people would follow? If you said, “No!” to someone who was counting on
your help, can you imagine how the person would react? There was always
just one more paralyzed person, just one more blind person, just one more lame
person, etc., who needed help.
Some came to him for the wrong reason (John 6:15, 26). Some
hated him and what he did and wished to discredit him (Mark 8:11). Some
wished to do him harm (Mark 3:6; John 12:47-50). Jesus’ intent was to be
God’s example of what to do and how to feel in everything. It was so
demanding that there were times when Jesus could not go into populated
areas—people expected too much (Mark 1:45)! Consider statements like Mark
2:1, 2; 3:20; Luke 4:42; and Luke 6:15, 16. Talk about living in a fish
bowl!!! Jesus had no privacy! Someone always needed or wanted
something!
Yet, even when he was tired, even when he genuinely needed to
be alone, even when he dealt with stresses we have never known, he always cared
about people. People—even his enemies (Matthew 22:15, 16)—knew he
cared! One of the incredible things about Jesus was that he felt
compassion for people, regardless of his needs.
Always remember he compassionately cares for you, too.
**King’s Kids Upcoming Event**
Family Movie Night – Sunday, December 19 at 6
PM
Who: Three year olds through 6th graders -- grab your
families and join us
for Family Movie Night!
We’ll be watching the new Veggie Tale – It’s a Meaningful
Life
Where: West-Ark YOUTH GROUP ROOM (Upstairs in
Gym)
What to bring:
- Your family
- Your friends/neighbors
- Your favorite family snacks/finger foods (with enough to
share)
- A comfy blanket (for “comfy” seating - picnic
style).
Don’t miss this fun, family time to help us learn how to be
content!
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**Youth Group / News**
WAYG Class – Sunday, December 5, 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, December 5, 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 “Going Viral for Jesus.”
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).
Hope Chest Toy Giveaway Prep Day – Sunday, December 5,
1-2:30 PM
Each year, the Hope Chest collects toys to give to needy
families in our area. It’s been our tradition to conduct a “clean-up day”
on the Sunday prior to the actual giveaway. We’ll meet at the church
building and take vans to perform this important task. Eat before you come
and wear clothes that can get a little dirty. The actual Toy Giveaway
starts on the following Saturday, December 11, at 9:30 AM and runs through 1
PM. Your help will ALSO be needed for this event… please make arrangements
to help out with the giveaway.
Sponsor/Parent Meeting – Sunday, December 5, 6-7
PM
Bring your iPhones, Blackberries, smartphones, iPads and
old-school printed calendars. We’ll be having a short devotional along
with sign-ups for the WAYG events for the fall semester. This is for ALL
Youth Group parents and any other interested adult sponsors.
The Journey – Wednesday, December 8, 7-8
PM
This is MEAL WEEK! Don’t miss out as we lift our
praises to God and share a message from His Word. Bring a good appetite, a
Bible and bring a friend! We’ll continue our study of Moses on his
journey, in answering God’s call.
Family Clusters – Sunday, December 12, 5-8
PM
You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to fellowship
with other youth group families that live in your geographical area.
PLEASE make it a point to be a part of this phenomenal gathering… most groups
have great food, awesome relationship-building fellowship and a
devotional. Look for an email from your host home soon! (Oklahoma/Van
Buren/Alma/North cluster – Shirley, Central Fort Smith cluster – Harper, East
Fort Smith cluster – Cogswell, South Fort Smith cluster – HOST HOME NEEDED,
Greenwood Cluster – Huff)
WAYG Christmas Party/Progressive Dinner – Sunday, December
19, 4-9 PM
HONDURAS & BULGARIA MISSION TRIP MEETING
Stay tuned for our first preparation meetings coming
soon!
Winterfest – January 14-16, 2011
Applications will be handed out very soon for this amazing
event in Arlington, Texas! Stay tuned!
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 29
Marvin Hughes
November 30
Lyndon Blackman
Charlie Dye
December 1
Lynn Dickey
Carolyn Griffin
Savannah Logan
Bob Loudermilk
December 2
Tessa Dean
Kathy Glidewell
Patrick Haworth
Adam Jenkins
Ralph Smith
Doyle Wright
December 3
Kyle Haworth
Tracy Risley
December 4
Ashley Blasdel
Azia Blasdel
Esther Gunn
December 6
Charles Wilson
December 7
Emily Glidewell
Christy Hesslen
Kathy Monk
December 8
Bill Coffelt
Jacqueline Blackman
**Nursery Workers**
Morning: Melissa Walker, Suzi Jennemann, Dena
Jenkins
**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Bible Classes ………… 342
Sunday AM Attendance 520
Sunday PM …………… 166
Wednesday Classes … N/C
Contribution ……… $13,353
Children’s Homes …… $177
Coins For Christ ……… $22
Lao Worship
Attendance ……………… 27
Contribution ………… $289
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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