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West-Ark
Church of Christ
Family Lines Newsletter
for May 1,
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Open Eyes
"After he took his seat at the table with
them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave
it to them. Their eyes were opened and they
recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight."
- Luke 24:30-31
I really wish that Luke had recalled the
name of the other disciple with Cleopas. As it is,
we have to talk about Cleopas and "the other disciple"
when we remember this encounter with the resurrected
Christ. Cleopas and "the other disciple" are
depressed. Cleopas and "the other disciple" are
disappointed. Cleopas and "the other disciple"
meet a stranger on the way (they don't know it, but it's
Christ himself). Cleopas and "the other disciple"
seem a little annoyed that they have to tell this
stranger about recent events. They have to explain
that some of their fellow disciples are reporting that
the body of their crucified leader is missing and that
his tomb is empty, and there is even a report that he
might be alive, but no one has seen him.
The stranger (who is actually Christ)
calls Cleopas and "the other disciple" foolish and
dim-witted. Why would he say such a thing?
Because he believes that it is unnecessary for Cleopas
and "the other disciple" to be so negative. He
wonders why they don't read their Bibles. If they
would open them and open their hearts to what it is
really saying, then Cleopas and "the other disciple"
might not be so depressed, downcast, disappointed, and
discouraged so quickly.
Cleopas and "the other disciple" are
encouraged enough to invite the stranger to a
meal. No one has seen the Risen Jesus, but there's
something about the way this fellow traveler opens up
Scripture that gives them hope that it just might
happen. But it is time to eat and they ask their
guest to say grace and just when he's handing them a
chunk of fresh bread . . . that's when their eyes open
up and Cleopas and "the other disciple" see Jesus with
their own eyes.
I really wish Luke had recalled the name
of that "other disciple." Say, that other disciple
wouldn't happen to be you - would it?
-- Chris
Benjamin
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Order
of Worship Worship Leader -- Brent
Evans
This Is the Day (on screen)
#15 - Step By
Step
Welcome
#144 -- O Worship the King
(vs. 1, 2, 3)
Here I Am to Worship
#779 -- I
Love You, Lord
Luke 24:13 - 24
#364 -- Come,
Share the Lord (vs. 1, 2, 3)
Table of the
Lord
Offering
#484 -- You Are My All In All (vs.
1, 2)
Coins for Christ
Children's
Worship
#342 -- We Saw Thee Not (vs. 1, 2, 3,
4)
Message -- Chris Benjamin
Song for
Responses
#180 -- Jesus Is Lord (vs. 1, 2,
3)
Shepherd's Prayer
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In Our Thoughts & Prayers
The roof on Doris and Bill Stokes'
mobile home was destroyed Tuesday night (4/26/11) by the
wind. Doris said the community has been wonderful
helping them. Please remember the Stokes as they cope
with this destruction.
Bonnie Taylor, daughter of
Pearl Beam, is in Sparks Hospital, room 433, following
open heart surgery on 4/22/11.
James Word had a
stroke on 4/26/11 and is recovering at
home.
Prayers are requested for Karen Windsor
that a new chemo treatment will shrink her
tumors.
Sharon Knight requests prayers for Hannah
Kannady (a 13 year-old former student) who is on a
waiting list for a heart transplant. She is at
Children's Hospital in Little Rock following surgery for
a benign tumor in her abdomen.
Marjorie Blake
requests prayers for Jake who is having back
problems.
Emily & Wade Pressley request
prayers for Jim & Bonnie Jenkins, parents of Christy
Pressley.
Keith Avery (nephew of Hazel Richards)
may have to go on dialysis due to complications from
diabetes.
Lance Haines is scheduled for back
surgery in Texas on May 10.
Sheila Vaught's
mother, Sammy Martin, fell on 4/26/11 and broke her
hip. She lives in Hope, AR.
Myra
Flippo-Puckett has prayer pager 441-1648. Continue to
pray for comfort and encouragement for her.
Mary
Burkett requests prayers for her mother, Tina
Eudaly. Due to irregularities in her blood counts,
she will be having a bone marrow biopsy
soon.
Travis McDonald will have implant surgery
on his ear in Oklahoma City, on April 28th.
Sympathy Our
love and prayers go out to Tom Porter and family and Pat
Hile and family in the death of Betty Hile Porter on
April 24. Betty's funeral service was 4/27/11 at
West-Ark.
Our love and prayers are also extended
to Chris and Jamilyn Knight in the loss of Jamilyn's
grandmother, Violet McCandless, on 4/26/11.
Continued
Prayers Allen Mobley
Betty
Williams
Burnie Morris
David Dotson
Debbie
Breedlove
Diane Murrell
Elizabeth
Gardenhire
Fay Green
Harold Gouty
James &
Mary Ann Scholle
James Nixon
Kenneth
Rodebush
Lela Neal
Margaret Stone
Martha
Bonilla
Mary Frances Jackson
Melba Jean Welch
Griffin
Richard & Mary Broyles
Wanda
Wright
Wilma Son
Welcome,
Blessed Baby! Congratulations to Brooks and
Amie Coatney (and big brother Cruz) on the birth of Cali
Anne, born April 20. Cali weighed 7 pounds, 6
ounces, and was 20 inches long. Both mom and Cali are
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About a month ago, a group from West-Ark
traveled to Honduras for a mission trip. While there,
they served food to the "dump people"-- a tribe of
people who literally eat, work, live, and die at the
Tegucigalpa City Dump. Please join us on May 4 for Dump
Day 2011, a day of fasting and prayer for those who make
their homes in the City Dump. In addition, you can make
a donation to help Torch Missions (Marc Tindall)
establish a 3-acre vegetable garden at the dump. To
donate, just visit www.givebread.org on May 4. Bread for
a Hungry World has agreed to match all donations given
that day; or you can mail checks to Honduras Hope, P.O.
Box 9222, Columbus, MS 39705. Be sure to write
"For Dump Day" in the memo line. For more information
about Dump Day 2011, please visit the Dump Day booth in
the church foyer on Sunday, May 1 or talk with the
Bocksnick, Bice or Snider Families.
To watch a video of our West-Ark group's
experience at the Dump, click here. |
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Wedding
Invitations
David & Donna Carson
and Jim & Janie Reano
request the honor of
your presence
at the marriage of their
children
Elise Lynn Carson to
Brandon Jay
Odle
Saturday, May 14, 3:00 PM
West-Ark Church of
Christ
Small reception immediately following
ceremony
Couple is registered at Target and
Wal-Mart
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Dr. and Mrs. John A.
Werner
request the honour of your presence
at the
marriage of their daughter
Kari Ann to
Joshua
Marc
son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael W.
Cannedy
Saturday, the seventh of May
at five
o'clock in the evening
West-Ark Church of
Christ
Reception following ceremony
Adelaide
Hall
Clothing
Needed at The Hope Chest
The Hope Chest needs Spring/Summer
clothing for boys and girls -- sizes 4 thru 16. The need
is urgent! Our supply is almost depleted, and this
season just started. When you do your "spring cleaning,"
remember we can distribute those items your children
have outgrown or are no longer wearing.
JOY
Bunch Due to the many activities in
May--graduations, weddings, showers, end of school
activities--the regularly scheduled Joy Bunch meeting
will be canceled for one month only. We will not meet on
May 21, but will resume in June with a cookout.
Mother's
Day Cards These cards were a hit last
year! We'll have them in the foyer again on
Mother's Day, May 8. Pick up as many as you can
use. Find creative ways to bless others
during the week and invite them to worship with
us. The reverse side has a map to the building and
our worship times.
OC
University Chorale
May 11,
7:00 PM
West-Ark
Auditorium
CURE
Linen Sorting Sunday, May 1, 1:30 to 3:30
PM
Vicksburg Warehouse
Mailing
of Family Lines Newsletter Ends This is the
last copy of the Family Lines Newsletter that will be
mailed by USPS. If you would like to receive the
West-Ark newsletter by e-mail, please send a request to
Debbie@westarkchurchofchrist.org.
King's
Kids Calendar
Sunday, May
1
Family Scavenger Hunt -- Amazing Race
Style
6:00 PM in the Gym
Saturday, May
14
6th grade party -- Walker home
(Mark
your calendar!)
Promotion Sunday, May
15
3 year olds through 6th grade (Those just
promoted in January will remain in their current
group.)
Sunday, May
22
Bridge 56 Parents' Meeting
(during
morning class)
Saturday, July
30
Faith
Fusion
(1 Day
Family-Style VBS)
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Youth
Group News
WAYG Class - Sunday,
May 1, 9:30-10:30 AM
We'll have a combined
Sunday AM class as we a new study on how to use our
God-given talents for Him! Come with an open
heart, an open mind and your Bible! Let's make
2011 the year where everything changes in our
lives!
Sponsor/Parent HELP
NEEDED
There were a number of families and
others that help with the West-Ark Youth Group (WAYG)
that were out of town for our meeting for sponsor
sign-ups for this coming summer. We still have a
large number of open slots where we need help.
PLEASE check the Youth Group bulletin board in the lobby
and write your name down. Our students NEED
YOU!!!!
Home Devo - Sunday,
March 1 2011, 6-9 PM
Don't miss out as the
entire WAYG (all 7th-12th graders!) gets together for
great food, fun and a devotional at Greg & Tiffany
Null's home. If you are willing to provide food or
drive a van, please let us know asap!! 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, May 4, 7-8 PM
We continue our study
based on the book, "Radical." Bring a Bible, bring
a friend and be ready for God to challenge
you!
Interns Begin -
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Please pray for our
incoming 4 youth ministry interns (Logan Waugh, Cameron
Franklin, Marissa Hale and Laura Carter) who will arrive
on this date. We know that God will bring us the
right ones to help our students and families grow in
Christ!
Seniors &
Incoming 7th Graders - Sunday, May 15
THIS IS
DUE TODAY!!!! Letters/emails have been mailed out
to this year's Graduating Seniors and the new incoming
7th graders. PLEASE check to see that you received
one on behalf of your student. If not, or if your
student's name needs to be added to our list below,
please let Rick or Rachel know immediately. Also,
for the rest of the church, we'll be placing the baskets
out in the foyer near the Youth Group bulletin board for
the Seniors beginning on May 1 for your convenience if
you have a gift you would like to give them.
Thanks!
Incoming
7th Graders
Ethan
Benjamin, Nash Burkett, Tia Burnett, Hunter Canfield,
Brooklyn Howard, Alexander Keller, Nadia Nelson, Rachel
Null, Mariny Phomokay, Carolyn Seglem, Jon
Soukkaseum, Tatum Walker, Ben Webber
Graduating
Seniors
Laura
Akoum, Eric Berger, Rose Davis, Jessica Frost, Elizabeth
Harper, Kyle Haworth, Forrest Hickey, Emily Kee, Uriel
Lindgren, David Orick, Tyler Robbins, Allison
Todd
Soul Quest -
Sunday, June 12-18, 2011
Applications have
been emailed and handed out in class! You will NOT
want to miss out on this for ANYTHING!! PLEASE let
Rick know if you want to donate money for scholarships
or if you need a scholarship. Open to all incoming 7th
graders through 2011 graduating Seniors! This week
will be the BEST way to kick off your summer for
God!
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Happy
Birthday
May 2
Jon
Keller
Kent Snider
Ed Vampola
May
3
Melissa Blasdel
Kelsey Spickes
May 4
Danna
Turpin
Braden Walker
May
5
Burnie Morris
May 6
Shay
Dotson
May 7
F E
Cook
Gerald Jones
Ruth Rye
Nursery
Workers
Morning
Melissa
Walker
Suzi Jennemann
Dena Jenkins
Attendance and
Contribution Count
Bible Classes
............ 657
Sunday AM Attendance
339
Sunday PM ............... 190
Wednesday
Classes ... N/C
Contribution ...
$15,601.09
Children's Homes .. $211.32
Coins For
Christ .... $88.83
Lao
Worship
Attendance ..................
19
Contribution ............
$157 |
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