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Family
Lines Newsletter, February 13, 2011
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**55+ Sweetheart Luncheon**
Sunday at Noon in the Family Life Center (Gym)
Immediately following morning worship.
**Mystery Dinner**
A King's Kids Event!
Sunday at 6:00 PM
A whole new take on “Unidentifiable foods!”
This menu is a mystery -- Can you break the
code?
For Kindergarten through 6th Graders &
Families.
Bring your family and invite your friends.
West-Ark Family Life Center (Gym)
RSVP at www.westarkkids.org/register
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**Order of Worship**
Worship Leader -- Brent Evans
Every Time I Feel the Spirit (on screen)
Welcome
Prayer -- Barry Owen
Lord, Reign In Me (on screen)
Sanctuary (on screen)
Surround Us, Lord (on screen)
#228 – Oh, How He Loves You and Me (vs. 1, 2)
Table of the Lord
Prayer for the Bread
#382 – Why Did My Savior Come to Earth (vs. 1)
Prayer for the Fruit of the Vine
#382 - Why Did My Savior Come to Earth (vs. 2,
3)
Offering
#274 – Lord, I Want to Love You More (vs. 1,
2)
Coins for Christ
Children’s Worship
#731 – Take Time To Be Holy (vs. 1, 2, 3)
Message -- Chris Benjamin
Refiner’s Fire (on screen)
Shepherd’s Prayer
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**In Our Thoughts & Prayers**
• Barbara Miller had knee replacement surgery last
week. She is in Sparks Hospital, room 594, and will go to Ashton Place for
rehab.
• Glen Williams (brother-in-law to Barbara Aldridge) is in
rehab at St. Edward Hospital.
• Jerry Canfield had a heart procedure last week with two
stents put in place.
• John Fowler is at home recovering from pneumonia. He still
can’t have visits, but greatly appreciates prayers.
• Mary Ann Scholle is in St Vincent’s ICU in Little Rock with
double pneumonia. She is on a respirator, feeding tube, and is in a
medically induced coma. Her husband, James is still receiving cancer
treatments in Little Rock. Their daughters, Daveina Scholle and Sherissa
Hubbs, are grateful for your prayers and support of their family.
**Bereaved in Prayer**
• Our love and sympathy is extended to the family of Floy
Lee. Funeral services were February 8th.
• Our love and sympathy is also extended to Mary June Lewis
in the loss of her husband, Fred Lewis, to cancer on Thursday morning
(2/10/11). Mary is a member of the Roland church of Christ, and a nurse
who worked with the Guyana Medical Mission Team for many years.
**Continued Prayers**
Alice Rogers
Allen Mobley
Carolyn Harrell
Debbie Belote
Edith Embry
F. E. Cook
Harold Gouty
Jewell House
Lela Neal
Lyndell Foster
Margaret Stone
Mary Frances Jackson
Martha (sister of Anna Seglem)
Mary Hudson
Myra Flippo-Puckett
Phillip White
Richard Broyles
Wendal Hull
Wilma Son
Zona Gordey
**Good News from The Hope Chest**
In 2010 the Hope Chest had 8,459 family visits that
involved 27,973 individuals. A family might have come every day we were open, so
that number is not 8,459 SEPARATE FAMILIES, it is visits. The same is true
with the number of individuals served -- some may have been there every day. A
family visit could involve a single person, a family of 15, or any number in
between. The number of individuals is up by 2,500/3,000 from last
year.
In looking over our records for the year, November stands out
as a particularly busy month. Most days that month 80-90 families came to
the Hope Chest. On one day, 124 families consisting of 360 individuals
were served.
A special thanks to the dedicated volunteers who make it
possible for the Hope Chest to be of service to so many residents in the Fort
Smith area. We continue to be grateful to West-Ark members for
contributing clothing and household items for us to distribute. We
appreciate those individuals who have given money for the purchase of new socks
and underwear for our clients.
More volunteers are always needed. We especially
need additional computer operators. If you are interested in helping in
this way, please contact Bill Walker. If you are interested in helping in other
areas, see one of the team leaders -- Dale Mason, Tuesday; Betty Moreton,
Wednesday; or Glenda Lewis, Thursday. Please consider being a part
of this ministry where volunteers so willingly serve Him and others and enjoy
fellowship with each other while doing so.
We DESPERATELY NEED clothing for boys and girls -- sizes 4
through 16 and long-sleeved shirts for men.
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**Notes of Thanks**
Dear church family,
I am so thankful for your loving concern during my recent
surgery. I am doing even better than I expected to and getting back into the
swing of things.
May God bless us all.
Russ McConnell
Dear church family,
I am so grateful for your prayers. The Lord began to give
healing and answers to my questions when you began to pray! I am
recovering, but it may take a while. Your words of comfort and encouragement
have been a balm to my spirit.
With Christian love,
Debbie Belote
**CURE Linen Sorting**
Volunteers meet at the Vicksburg Warehouse.
Feb 13, Sunday afternoon, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
**River Valley Christian Singles**
Invite you to a Potluck Valentine Party
Guests Are Welcome!
Friday, February 11th at 7:00 PM
West-Ark Church of Christ
Beef brisket and tea will be provided. As your price of
admission, please bring a potluck dish of vegetables, salads, appetizers, bread,
desserts, PLUS soft drinks (if you prefer something other than tea). Please RSVP
CharlottePinedo [at] cbankandtrust.com
**In the News**
Jim Wyatt was recently named to the UAFS Athletic Hall of Fame.
Read the Fort Smith City Wire article online at www.thecitywire.com/?q=node/14458. Congratulations,
Jim!
**King's Kids News**
Mystery Dinner! (See front page)
Sunday, February 13, 6 PM
Backwards Party!
Sunday, March 6
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Alexander Keller who got 2nd place in the
Hoop Shoot last weekend on the UAFS campus. Way to go,
Alexander!
Has your child made news recently??
We’d love to know so we can spread the word!
Please email your news to Dena at dena@westarkkids.org or
Rachel at rachel@westarkchurchofchrist.org.
Please complete a King’s Kids Registration form (available at
the King’s Kids Board in the foyer) for each of your children. This
information helps us to better serve your kids and your family. Thank
you!
**JOY Bunch**
Join us for “An Enchanted Evening” on Saturday, Feb. 19, at 6
PM in the FLC (gym). Bring your decorated shoebox and signed Valentine cards for
sharing (the cheaper ones in stores -- 25 to box or similar). You might want to
bring a few extra, and we will provide some as well. See you
then!
**The West-Ark Church office follows the inclement weather
policy of the Fort Smith Public Schools. If the schools are closed, the office
will be closed.**
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**Youth Group/news**
WAYG Class – Sunday, February 13, 9:30-10:30
AM
We’ll have a combined Sunday AM class as we continue to
discuss what it means to be ALL IN! Come with an open heart, an open mind,
and your Bible! Let’s make 2011 the year where everything changes in our
lives!
Sweetheart Luncheon – Sunday, February 13,
2011
We need all WAYGers to help as we serve a great meal to honor
our 55+ members, today immediately following morning services. We’ll meet
in the gym, immediately following morning services.
Honduras Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, February 13, 2011,
4-5 PM
Mark your calendars as we continue our preparations for the
Spring Break Honduras trip this Sunday! We’ll meet in the Youth Group
room. Bring your handout from the last meeting, as well as your passport
(so we can make copies), your “Why I Want To Go To Honduras” letter and
money.
Bulgaria Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, February 13, 2011,
5-6 PM
Mark your calendars as we begin our preparations for the
summer mission trip to Sofia, Bulgaria!! We’ll meet in the Youth Group
room. Bring all your questions and if you went last year, please bring any
pictures you have handy to share with the group.
No WAYG activity tonight – Sunday, February 13,
2011
The Journey – Wednesday, February 16, 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.
Inner City Lunch @ Hope Park – Saturday, February 19,
10:45 AM-12:30 PM
Join in on this outreach and service project to the homeless
of Fort Smith. With the inclement weather we’ve been having, we anticipate
a lot of people to feed so we’ll need as many WAYGers as possible. Come be
the hands and feet of Jesus.
Christeens 2011 – Friday-Sunday, February 25-27,
2011
Stay tuned for travel details for this awesome
trip!
**Happy Birthday**
February 13
Mike Burkett
Ava Jones
February 15
Mary Hudson
Ron Smith
February 17
Aaron Logan
Bob Null
Allison Todd
February 18
Maddie Pressley
Daniel Word
February 19
Jaxon Daws
Yolanda Gunn
**Nursery Helpers**
Morning
Trish Carson
Dwonne Cogswell
Vicki Anderson
Evening
Terri Jones
**Attendance and Contribution Count**
Bible Classes ………… 333
Sunday AM Attendance 533
Sunday PM …………… 51
Wednesday Classes … N/C
Contribution … $20,110.84
Children’s Homes .. $182.88
Coins For Christ
….
$69.22
Lao Worship
Attendance ……………… 30
Contribution ………… $199
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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