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Family Lines Newsletter, March 6, 2011

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SUNDAY AM WORSHIP

Upcoming Series: Prayer

Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.  During March and April, our congregation will be especially focused on the ministry of prayer.

 

March 6               “Lord Teach Us To Pray”

March 13             “What Do You Expect?”

March 20             “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

March 27             “Find Your Psalm”

April 3                   “Pray All Ways”

April 10                “Prayer Works”

April 17                “Gethsemane”

 

SUNDAY PM SERIES

Fire From Above: The Power of the Holy Spirit

This series continues through March and April.

Special presentation on April 3 to be announced.

 

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

MARCH 6, 2011

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Worship Leader -- Brent Evans

#63 – I Will Call Upon the Lord (vs. 1, 2)

 

Welcome

Prayer -- Terry Robertson

#23 -- Our God, He Is Alive (vs. 1, 2, 4)

#810 -- Listen To Our Hearts (vs. 1, 2)

#Surround Us, Lord (on screen)

#325 -- Boundless Love (vs. 1, 2)

 

Table of the Lord

Offering

#778 -- Be With Me, Lord (vs. 1, 3)

 

Coins for Christ

Children’s Worship

#800 -- What A Friend We Have In Jesus (vs. 1, 2, 3)

 

Message -- Chris Benjamin

Song for Responses

#916 -- What A Day That Will Be (vs. 1, 2)

Shepherd’s Prayer

 

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**In Our Thoughts and Prayers**

• ALLEN MOBLEY made great progress last week -- he began talking and eating!  This was a  bright ray of hope that his family needed. Please pray for his continuing recovery.

• ANETIA LIVESAY requests prayers as she begins a new treatment.

• JACK HARRIMAN had open-heart surgery on 3/1/11 in Little Rock.  He is doing well!

• ALICE ROGERS is in Ashton Place (Barling), room 203 for extended rehab.

• BURNIE MORRIS has been diagnosed with myeloma.  (See the note of thanks from Burnie & Daisy on page 3.)

• ELEANOR CASEY has moved to Covington Court, room 112. She would enjoy visits but requests none in the mornings as she is BUSY with therapy. 

• GLEN WILLIAMS (Barbara Aldridge’s brother-in-law) has moved to Pink Bud Nursing Home in Greenwood.

• MARY BROYLES is having some heart problems, and will have a test this week.

• MARY ANN SCHOLLE has been moved from ICU to room 7012 in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock.  Please continue to pray for her complete healing.

• MYRA FLIPPO-PUCKETT has increasing weakness and nausea. Pray for comfort, strength and encouragement for her.

• PHILLIP WHITE is getting a skin graft on 3/4/11. Please pray for his continued healing.

• The FAMILY OF MICAH RINE request your prayers daily during the week of March 7 – 12. Micah (age 25) was killed almost two years ago, and the trial for her murder begins March 7.  Her brother, Casey Rine writes: This trial is not about the pain that the Rine family is experiencing. This trial is about drawing attention to a loving God we serve and an amazing young lady who was His servant.

 

**Continue to Pray for ....**

Aiden Blasdel

Barbara Miller

Carolyn Harrell

Diane Murrell

F. E. Cook

Harold Gouty

Irene Willis

James Anderson

James Scholle

Jerry & Donna Looney

Jewell House

Jim Jenkins

John Fowler

Lela Neal

Margaret Stone

Mary Frances Jackson

Mary Hudson

Martha (sister of Ana Seglem)

Richard Broyles

Wilma Son

Will Abernathy

Zona Gordey

 

**Bereaved in Prayer**

• Our love & sympathy is extended to Bill Coffelt in the death of his mother, Bobbie Bautsch, on February 28th in Houston, TX.

• Our love and sympathy is also extended to Hazel Richards and family in the death of Hazel’s brother, Melvin Avery on March 2nd.

 

**CURE Linen Sorting**

Volunteers meet at the Vicksburg Warehouse.

Monday evening, March 7, 6:30-8:00 PM.

 

**Baby Boy Shower**

Join us for a baby shower for Julie Vongdara (from the Lao congregation) this 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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**Attention Joy Bunch**

Please join us for a fish fry to be held on Saturday, March 19 at 6 PM in the FLC. The fish will be provided by the Hankins family and prepared by Hankins and Turpins at the building.  We ask that you bring side dishes that accompany fish. Some suggestions would be coleslaw, salad, French fries or other potatoes, hush puppies, and of course, desserts. Should be an evening of great fellowship and great food.

 

**Note of Thanks**

Dear Members,

We appreciate the cards, calls, and visits on behalf of Burnie’s illness. He has been diagnosed with myeloma, and we are waiting to have a bone marrow test done. We have to wait on this in order to determine what treatment he will need. We are so blessed to have a church family praying for us!

               Burnie & Daisy Morris

 

**Senior Girls’ Tea**

Saturday, April 9

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

 

**Welcome, Blessed Baby!**

Congratulations to Bill & Lynn Dickey. Their second grandchild, William Edward Russell, was born March 2 to Laura & Eddie Russell in Texas.  The baby weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz.  His big sister Olivia is delighted with her baby brother!

 

**King’s Kids Family Backwards Party**

When: Sunday, March 6, 6:00 PM

Where: West-Ark Gym

Why: Have lots of fun with your family and church family and maybe learn more about living our faith while we’re at it!

Invite your friends and register today at www.westarkkids.org/register

 

**King’s Kids Scavenger Hunt  -- Amazing Race Style!**

Mark your calendar!

Sunday, May 1, 6:00 PM in the gym

 

**Faith Fusion**

Saturday, July 30 (1 day family-style VBS)

 

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**Youth Group/news**

 

WAYG Class – Sunday, March 6, 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!

 

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.  Please pray for our groups.  We have a group that will be on the trip from March 12-19 and a second group March 19-26, 29 students and adults in all.  Pray that God will use us to make a difference to the people of Honduras.

 

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

Don’t miss out as the entire WAYG (all 7th-12th graders!) makes their way to Greenwood, AR to have great food, fun, and a devotional at the Huffs’ home. We’ll leave from the building at 6 PM sharp and be back by 9 PM.  PLEASE bring $3 to help cover food costs, bring your Bible and a friend!

 

The Journey – Wednesday, March 9, 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!

 

SNL @ Pleasant Valley – Sunday, March 13, 5:30-8:30 PM

For those who are not out of town on Spring Break or in Honduras on the mission trip, SNL will take place at Pleasant Valley.  We’ll leave from and return to the church building at the above times.

 

Hope Hesslen came in 5th place in Ethics at the regional FBLA conference. She will compete in Little Rock on the state level in April. Several of our Junior High students were initiated into the Junior National Honor Society this week. Way to go everybody!

 

**Happy Birthday**

 

March 8

Marlene Tucker

 

March 9

Mary Francis Jackson

Ann Selig

 

March 10

Joyce Chadwell

Bo Dean

Donna Lindgren

Michaela Schaper

 

March 11

Reid Knight

Bill Stancil

 

March 12

Miranda Nonnemacher

Alex Tomlin

 

**Nursery Workers**

Morning

Melissa Walker

Suzi Jennemann

Dena Jenkins

 

**Attendance and Contribution Count**

Bible Classes …………  342

Sunday AM Attendance  538

Sunday PM ……………  160

Wednesday Classes …  N/C

Contribution …   $17,215.14

Children’s Homes .. $356.83

Coins For Christ …. $36.95

 

Lao Worship

Attendance ……………… 20

Contribution …………   $163

 

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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