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Family Lines Newsletter, February 27, 2011

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**Backwards Day**

Join the fun, beginning with backwards clothes!

Sunday, March 6, 6 PM, in the West-Ark Gym

For King's Kids -- ages 3 thru 6th grade and Families

Register online at www.westarkkids.org/register or at the King's Kids Board in the foyer.

 

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**Order of Worship**

Worship Leader -- Brent Evans

#396 – No, Not One (vs. 1, 2, 3)

Welcome

Prayer -- James Word

 

#602 – Nobody Fills My Heart Like Jesus (vs. 1, 2)

#587 – Sing and Be Happy (vs. 1, 2, 3)

Learning to Lean (on screen)

#356 – I Believe in Jesus (vs. 1, 2)

 

Table of the Lord

Prayer for the Bread

#357 – Bethlehem…Galilee…Gethsemane

Prayer for the Fruit of the Vine

#358 – Jesus Is Lord of All (vs. 1, 2)

Offering

#555– Seek Ye First (vs. 1, 2, 3)

 

Coins for Christ

Children’s Worship

#463 – I Know Who Holds Tomorrow (vs. 1, 3)

#69 – God Holds The Future in His Hands (vs. 1, 3)

 

Message -- Chris Benjamin

#915 – Trust and Obey (vs. 1, 2, 3)

Shepherd’s Prayer

 

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**In Our Thoughts & Prayers**

• Aaron Wilson requests prayers “to help me to have a better life and get along with people.”

• Aiden Blasdel has RSV and pneumonia and was in the hospital overnight on 2/22/11. The family request prayers that Aiden will soon feel better.

• Alice Rogers was in the hospital for a few days, but is now home and feeling better.

• Barbara Miller is home and taking physical therapy three times a week. She welcomes visits, but due to her therapy schedule, please call first.

• Praise! Bo Dean (infant son of Paul & Tessa) is home and God answered prayers for his health!

• Bobbie Bautsch, mother of Bill Coffelt, has been moved to hospice care in Houston, TX.

• The Gouty & Lowry families request prayers for their friend, Diane Murrell, who is being treated for ovarian cancer.

• Eleanor Casey has been admitted to Sparks Hospital, room 585.

• Irene Willis requests prayers and visits.

• James Anderson is recovering after  emergency surgery for appendicitis on 2/17/11. Pray for his continued healing.

• Remember Jerry & Donna Looney in your prayers. Last week Jerry hurt his back and Donna sprained an ankle.

• Christy Pressley requests prayers for continued healing for her father, Jim Jenkins.

• Mary Broyles is having some heart problems. She went to the doctor on Wednesday (2/23/11) and will have a test next week.

• Mary Ann Scholle is still in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock.

• Myra Flippo-Puckett has gotten a little worse and is having more pain. She is unable to attend worship, but your prayers, cards, and notes really lift her spirit and encourage her. If you would like to send a card, Myra’s address is 8201 Top Fork Road, Huntington, AR 72940.

• Phillip White has a bone infection.  Deanna says he is improving but has a long way to go.

 

**Bereaved in Prayer**

• Tammy Cypert in the recent death of her aunt, Marguerite Shipp.

• Barry Reagan in the death of his brother, Jimmy Reagan. The funeral service was 2/18/11.

 

**Continued Prayers**

Allen Mobley

Anetia Livesay

Bill Walker

Burnie Morris

Carolyn Harrell

Edith Embry

Glen Williams

Harold Gouty

James Scholle

Jewell House

John Fowler

Lela Neal

Margaret Stone

Mary Frances Jackson

Mary Hudson

Martha (sister of Ana Seglem)

Richard Broyles

Wilma Son

Will Abernathy

Zona Gordey

 

**New Address**

Steve & Lindsay Allen

Children: Dawson & Piper

2412 Kylonni Circle

Van Buren, AR 72956

 

**65th Wedding Anniversary**

Congratulations to Bob & Loretta Loudermilk. They  will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary on March 2nd!

 

**CURE Linen Sorting**

Volunteers meet at the Vicksburg Warehouse.

Sunday, February 27, 1:30 to 3:30 PM.

 

**Baby Boy Shower**

Join us for a baby shower for Julie Vongdara (from the Lao congregation) on Sunday, March 6, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in the Annex. Julie is registered at Wal-Mart and Target.

 

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**Note of Thanks**

Thanks so much for your care and concern for me during my recent surgery.  I love and appreciate you so much. The visits, calls, and cards have helped pass this time. I am doing well and hope to be out and about soon.

               In Him,

               Barbara Miller

 

**In The News!**

Dorothy Caldwell was recently named “Volunteer of the Year” for the Community Dental Clinic.  Congratulations, Dorothy!

 

**Car Clinic**

8-11 AM Saturday, March 5 in the Annex parking lot.  Weather permitting, of course.

 

**Widows/Widowers**

We’ll meet at noon on Saturday, March 5, in the Annex.  The leprechauns may be out early hiding their treasure.  Maybe you will be lucky enough to see one and be gifted with some gold.

 

**Mark Your Calendars!**

Saturday, April 9 is our Senior Girls’ Tea

10 AM to 12 Noon in the FLC.

Senior girls -- please provide some photos, your current Senior picture, and some baby pictures. 

Bring them by the church office or email them to Linda Davis at auntlinda [at] cox.net. 

 

**The Blessing of Citizenship!**

Oscar and Alicia Nolasco will take the oath of U.S. citizenship on Friday, Feb. 25, at  the Judge Isaac Federal Building.  Congratulations, Oscar & Alicia! May God continue to bless you in your ministry at Iglesia de Cristo!

 

**Baby News**

Do you have a precious little one on the way or will you be adopting soon? Please send your due date or expected adoption date to dena@westarkkids.org.

 

**King's Kids News**

Faith Fusion

Saturday, July 30

(1 day family-style VBS)

 

King's Kids T-Shirts are in!!

They will be available for pick-up this Sunday at the FLOCK Check-in Station. (We do have a few extras, if you would still like to purchase one.)

 

**You Are Invited to Ladies’ Day**

Saturday, March 5, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Heritage Addition Church of Christ in Booneville

104 W. Main Street

Phone 479 675-3547

 

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**Youth Group / News**

 

Christeens 2011 – Friday- Sunday, February 25-27, 2011

We leave this Friday at 6 PM sharp (eat before you arrive) and will return to the building at noon on Sunday. Remember to bring your Bible, bathroom supplies, bedding, towel, casual clothes and money for two fast food meals and extra for snacks/souvenirs at the conference.

 

WAYG Class – Sunday, February 27, 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!

 

Intersect Worship – Sunday, February 27, 2011

Join us Sunday at 7 PM in room 225 for a great time of praise and worship.  While it is initiated by the WAYG and the LFC, it is open to anyone.

 

The Journey – Wednesday, March 2, 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.

 

Bulgaria Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, March 6, 2011, 4-5 PM

Mark your calendars as we continue our preparations for the summer mission trip to Sofia, Bulgaria!!  We’ll meet in the Youth Group room.  You should have your fund-raising list, letter and copies of your passport, if you have it.  Bring all your questions and if you went last year, please bring any pictures you have handy to share with the group.

 

Honduras Mission Trip Meeting – Sunday, March 6, 2011, 5-6 PM

Don’t miss this FINAL meeting prior to our trip.  We’ll meet in the Youth Group room.  Bring your handouts from the last meetings, as well as your passport (so we can make copies), your “Why I Want To Go To Honduras” letter and all outstanding money.

 

Home Devo – Sunday, March 6, 2011, 6-9 PM

Stay tuned for more details for this upcoming event.

 

**Happy Birthday**

 

February 27

Ryan Dockery

Betty Moreton

 

February 28

Don Griffin

Rachel Seiter

Marilyn Selby

James Winchell

 

February 29

Braden Daws

 

March 1

Nathan Davis

Karan Tygart

 

March 2

Jo Ann Griffin

Kristin James

 

March 3

Norma Ruth Martin

 

March 4

Hunter Hesslen

 

March 5

Vivian Flood

Stephen Jennemann

Ashleigh Miller

 

**Nursery Helpers**

Morning

Berniece Rogers

Sharon Faries

Kelsey Spickes

 

Evening

Denise Lusby

 

**Attendance and Contribution Count**

Bible Classes …………  400

Sunday AM Attendance  603

Sunday PM ……………  153

Wednesday Classes …  N/C

Contribution …   $18,864.11

Children’s Homes .. $258.83

Coins For Christ …. $51.18

 

Lao Worship

Attendance ……………… 22

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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