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Robinson & CenterCHURCH OF CHRIST
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERJanuary 2019
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Shepherd’sVoice
Those Serving in January
As I was considering how to challenge us all to have a great 2019 I ran across a website devoted to Being Happy. As simple as that sounds, so much of our effectiveness as Christians is multiplied or diminished by how happy we appear to others. As we reflect Christ in our lives and serve as His hands and His feet, people will be more curious and more excited to see and hear what makes us different if we go about life reflecting the happiness that we can only have with the assurance of our salvation.
Everyone has struggles and challenges, this isn’t ignoring the pressures, anxiety and stressors that come at each of us at different levels and in different ways, but my desire is that we each welcome 2019 finding new and more paths to happiness!
On behalf of the elders as I wish you all a Happy New Year, here are some thoughts to ponder and challenge us toward being Happy! • BeGratefulforwhatYouHave• LiveinthePresent• BeKindtoYourself• BeKindtoOthers• StayPositiveinChallengingTimes• ChoosetoBeHappy• SetGoals• AlwaysbeLearning• BibleStudy• PrayerHere are a few verses to consider when you feel challenged:
Philippians4:11-13,“..ForIhavelearnedinwhateversituation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Matthew5:6,“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
Matthew24:46,“Blessedisthatservant whom his master will find so doing when he comes.
Proverbs11:17,“A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.”
Romans5:2-5,“…werejoiceinhopeofthegloryofGod.Notonlythat,butwerejoiceinoursufferings,knowingthatsufferingproducesendurance,and endurance produces character, and character produces hope…”
Rom.12:12,“Rejoiceinhope,bepatientintribulation,constantinprayer.”
by Michael Ledbetter
Being Happy in the New Year
Sunday Assignments: Jan 6 Jan 13Song Leader Tim Stroud Daniel Hudgeons
Prayer/Opening Steven Hopwood Adam Bledsoe
Scripture Reading Stan Chivers Mark Epperson
Preside/Communion Chris Thornton Jack Tucci
Prayer/Closing Gordon Bond Mark Copeland
Nursery - up to 18m Misty Ayers, Debra Baker Lisa Nabholz, Emily Pennington
Nursery - 18 to 36m Natalie DeVorak, Heather Oaks Sarah Peabody, Jennifer Poole
Sunday Assignments: Jan 20 Jan 27Song Leader Chad Hearne Youth Outreach University
Prayer/Opening David Brandon Youth Outreach University
Scripture Reading Quentin Gayfield Youth Outreach University
Preside/Communion Jeremy Ussery Youth Outreach University
Prayer/Closing Michael Ledbetter Youth Outreach University
Nursery -up to 18m Amy Porter, Edie Bomar Kersten Ellis, Debbie Lambert
Nursery - 18 to 36m Sarah Ratzlaff, Metra Scaife Joseline Keefer, Johnna Smith
Monthly Assignments: Wednesday Nights:Communion Ivan Bravo, Paul DeHart, Bobby Edwards Jan 2
Jeremy Gillson, Charles Harris, Greg Huff Young Boys 2yr-1st
Dewey Mahan, Keith Mullins, Alan Pounds Jan 9
Andy Pennington, Caleb Rickett, Paul Rickett Young Boys 2nd-6th
Ushers Tim Capps* John Holder** Jan 16
Greg Chaffin, Gary Poole (S)Ben Burleson (P)
Barry Holder, Michael Bomar Jan 23
Keith Hinson Youth Group Teens
Greeters Chad & Dawn Hearne - Welcome Desk Jan 30
Adam & Amanda Bledsoe, Brian & Mary Smith College Group
Berkley & Randy Simmons, Kelly & Melanie Food Coordinators for Jan (A-F)
Garrett, Matt & Lindsey Leslie Mona Williams
The Apostle Paul is a great example of one who did not see himself as having arrived, but always reach-ing--reaching forward, reaching up, and reaching out. In Philippians chapter 3 he makes this very claim.“Not that I have already attained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”We too must see ourselves as always reaching--not having arrived--but always pressing on!
REACHING UP IN 2019
JanuaryNewsletter CHURCH OF CHRIST
Robinson & Center
Meeting Schedule
Bible Classes ............ 9:00 Worship ................. 10:00 Sunday Evening ....... 5:00 Wednesday ............... 7:00
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Mike [email protected]
Gordon Bond501.764.2219
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Michael Ledbetter501.269.3114
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December AveragesSunday Worship. . . . . . . .541Sunday AM Class . . . . . . 333Sunday Night. . . . . . . . . . 228Wed. Bible Study. . . . . . . 311Contribution. . . . . . . $18,400
Baptisms
New Arrivals
Events for this calendar should be submitted by the 25th day of the
month before the event.
Archer Myles Vickborn December 12th to Kameron & Jessica
iPhone, iPad and Android Versions
Several new membersand many info changes
have recently been added
Meets Jan 29th at 10 amFellowship Room
Brittany Brakebillbaptized December 23rd
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EDM Meeting January 9th - 8:15 pm
PLEASE KEEP YOUR INFO UPDATED forms are on the website: www.r-c.org all forms are on the front page
ResumeJan 13th@ 5:00
Tammy Gwatneybaptized December 23rd
Friday through SundayJanuary 25th - 27th
Y.O.U.Youth Outreach University
Briella Grace Morelandborn December 20th to Brandon & Natalie
6 Retiree’s Bible Class January 9th at 10 am
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Y.O.U.sign-up today to housestudents for this year's
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