Worship Leader  -- Brent Evans
#103 - He Has Made Me Glad
Shout to the Lord (on screen)

Welcome
Here I Am to Worship (on screen)
My Only Hope Is You (on screen)
Magnificat (on screen)

#382 - Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? (vs. 1, 2)
    
Table of the Lord
Offering
#273 - More Precious than Silver

Coins for Christ
Children's Worship

#794 - Unto Thee, O Lord (vs. 1, 2, 3)
#791 - On Bended Knee (vs. 1, 2, 3)

Message -- Rob Duncan
Song for Responses
Refiner's Fire (on screen)

Shepherd's Prayer

Prayer List

• Burnie Morris continues his chemotherapy treatments and appreciates prayers.
• Continue to pray for Marquetta Walker's stepfather, Jack Sanders, as he recovers  from a staph infection. He is slowly showing improvement
• Johnny James, brother of Gary James, had surgery for appendicitis on Nov. 8th. 
• Niketa Stinchcomb had abdominal surgery on Monday. She continues to recover at home.
• Tom Randolph, Carolyn Griffin's brother, is home from the hospital.
• Uriel Lindgren had a seizure on Monday and was taken to the hospital.  He was released and will follow up with his doctor.  

Continued Prayers  

• Ava Jones
• Bob & Loretta Loudermilk
• Bruce Carson
• Burnie Morris
• Charley Douglas
• Deanna White
• Karen Tygart
• Owen Forse
• Richard & Mary Broyles
• Sam Jenkins
• Travis Pearson

Notes of Thanks

Thank you so much for the many acts of kindness shown to us during Betty's illness and death.  This includes, but certainly not limited to, cards, visits, food, memorial book in the library, and loving words.  We appreciate our church family at Westark so very much and love you all!  

--Sedalia Douglas  

 

More Good News from Blue Jeans Weekend
The dictionary may not agree, but to me a hero is an ordinary person doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way. We have seen some "heroes" lately.  Thank you to all who participated in Blue Jeans Weekend. Because of you, we helped those who could not help themselves -- from members here at West-Ark, to women who daily confront inner struggles, to families in distress, to the homeless, to children who go to bed hungry, to the smallest of God's creatures -- you STEPPED UP!  You gave up your weekend time to bless others.  You sawed, hammered, painted, trimmed, mowed, weeded, planted, mulched, cooked and CARED.  Because of you, we collected over 160 lbs. of food for the Children's Backpack Program and over 250 lbs. of supplies for the Sebastian County Humane Society.  Thank you to the behind-the-scenes heroes who coordinated each project.  We could not have done it without you!

To those "heroes" who donated for their dinner at Fall Festival, we collected $427.20 and two grocery carts full of supplies to benefit the Food Pantry and Laundry Love.  You made it your mission to do something for someone who can never repay you.  Be aware that your good deeds have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.  We are humbled by your kindness and forever grateful.  God bless you all.
    Glenda Lewis & Linda Davis

Thank you, thank you, so much for all the wonderful work that my brothers and sisters did for me on Blue Jeans Weekend. To Jack and Bill for replacing and repairing wood and whose payment was poison ivy.  To David, Stan and Wendall and all the wonderful volunteers who painted and worked to give me a brand new looking house on the outside.  To Big John and Kelvin who replaced my floors and gave me a new looking house on the inside. To Travis who gave me new lights so that I can see all my new blessings. Thank you, my cup runneth over!  
I love you all.  --Carlene Payne  

 

A baby shower honoring Genoa McDonald Price (daughter of Curtis & Bea McDonald) is planned for Sunday, November 13, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM in the Annex.  Genoa & Jeremy are registered at Walmart and Target.  It's a boy!

Hope Chest Appreciation Dinner
Hope Chest volunteers and their spouses are invited to dinner on Thursday, November 17, at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center (gym). Please sign the list in the foyer if you plan to attend.

The Hope Chest Needs ...
COMPUTER OPERATORS - If you would be interested in serving in this area, please contact Bill Walker for more information.

Hope Chest Toy Giveaway
December 10, 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM  
There are many ways to contribute -- everyone has a "spot" here! The following is a time line of the events leading to the Toy Giveaway.  Be thinking of ways you can help in this heart-warming event!

• November 20 to Dec. 4
• Dress a Doll -- Members can take a doll that needs a little TLC and make it pretty again.
• Dec. 4 -- Youth Group works on goodie bags and other projects at the CURE warehouse.
• Friday, Dec. 9, 10 AM to 6 PM -- Help put out the toys at the Family Life Center
• Friday, Dec. 9 -- Bring cookies to the Family Life Center from 10 AM until 6 PM to feed the shoppers. 
• Dec. 10, 9:30 AM -- Participate in devotional for West-Ark workers. 
• Dec. 10, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM --- Hope Chest Toy Giveaway begins and people are needed to assist and check out shoppers.  In past years, all ages have joined together to offer help and lots of Christmas spirit. 
• Dec. 10, 1:00 PM-? -- Clean up Family Life Center after the event.  Many workers make for a fast clean up, and we were finished by 2:00 last year.  

Divorce Care
"Surviving the Holidays"
Facilitator: Shanna Davis, Room 211
6:30 - 8:00 PM
November 16, Part 1 --  "Emotional Survival"
November 30, Part 2 --  "Financial Survival"  (Christmas for 4 on $50)

West-Ark Calendar
There will be no 6 PM assembly on Sun., Nov. 20.  
Wed. evening, Nov. 23, classes will not meet.  We will have a combined Thanksgiving devotional in the Auditorium at 7 PM.
The church office will be closed on Nov. 24 & 25.

Joy Bunch
Saturday, November 19, at 6 PM in the FLC
Deep-fried turkeys will be provided. Bring other appropriate sides of your choice.

SHS Madrigal Dinner Tickets
Join us in a magical evening on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Southside Madrigal Dinner. Reservations can be secured through Winston & Danna Turpin, Charles & Carolyn Hankins, and Genneil  Nye on or before Monday, November 14, 2011. No refunds after November 14. Parking is limited, so meet at the church at 6:00 PM to board the "Royal Westark Carriages." Our return to the building will be approximately 9:30-10:00 PM.

King's Kids Calendar
Fall Fest Photos are ready to be picked up at the King's Kids Board in the foyer.

Family Outback Adventure - Sunday, Nov. 13
Fun event! There's something for every member of your family!  Families with kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade.

November 20, 23, and 27
Jump!, Jump, Jr! and B56  -- Sunday nights -- will NOT meet.  Wednesday night, Nov. 23, classes will not meet.

MOVE Advance - Friday-Sunday, November 11-13, 2011
MOVE begins Friday night at the church building at 10 PM.  We want all WAYG parents and teens (whether you are officially attending MOVE or not) to be a part of our combined class on Sunday morning in the gym at 9:30 AM.

Youth Group - Sunday, November 13, 2011, 9:30-10:30 AM
We will continue our study from Acts 17 this week as we look at the importance & necessity of seeking God constantly.  Bring your Bible and a friend!

No WAYG activity tonight - Sunday, November 13, 2011

Youth Group - Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 7-8 PM
Wow. We had a FANTASTIC start to our study of "Roadblocks to Making A Difference" last week as we talked about how we need to not look back, allowing our past to define our identity and keep looking forward, allowing Christ to become our identity.  Let me encourage EVERYONE to take a break in the middle of the week... set aside the busyness of homework, extracurricular activities, etc. and come join God's family and be refreshed! Bring yourself, a Bible and a friend!

Inner City Lunch @ Hope Park - Saturday, November 19, 10:45 AM-12:30 PM
Join in on this outreach and service project to the homeless of Fort Smith, especially during this time of Thanksgiving and cold weather.  We have been having over 30 show up to help feed over 100 people.  Come be the hands and feet of Jesus.

No WAYG Activity - November 20 or 27, 2011

Honduras (Spring Break Mission Trip) Meeting, December 4, 2011, 12:15 AM-1:15 PM
Please be prepared to turn in a copy of your passport (both pages), your notarized Parental Permission form (if you are under 18 and even if your parent is going) and a letter explaining WHY you want to go to Honduras at this next meeting.  If you have NOT received the notes from the last class, please let Rick or Rachel know immediately and we will email to you.  Also, see Rick if you have questions about this trip.

Bulgaria (Summer Mission Trip) Meeting, December 4, 2011, 1:15 AM-2 PM
Please be prepared to turn in a copy of your passport (both pages), your fundraising mailing list ("Christmas card" list), and your fundraising letter.  If you have NOT received the notes from the last class, please let Rick or Rachel know immediately and we will email to you.  Also, see Rick if you have questions about this trip.

Happy Birthday!

November 13
Dalton Stancil

November 14
Dennis Anderson
Nora Chapman
Grayson Cogswell
Bill Dickey
Donald Neal

November 15
Richard Bullard
Kaitlynn Burk

November 16
Jim Harris
Rebecca Holloway
Cody Plank
Kathryn Rosalez

November 17
Anna Holley

November 18
Meagan Logan
Rhett Moss
David Thompson

November 19
Emily Basham
Jim Hall
Paul Shirley
Bill Walker

Attendance and Contribution Count
Bible Classes ............  342   
Sunday AM Attendance  554
Contribution ...   $19,553.34
Children's Homes .. $212.74
Coins For Christ ...   $28.54
Mission ........... $155,121.80
(Donations are still coming in! :)

Lao Worship
Attendance ................. 20
Contribution ............. $131

Iglesia de Cristo
Attendance ..................73
Contribution ............  $303