Robinson & Center
CHURCH OF CHRIST
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
January 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!
• Be Grateful for what You Have
• Live in the Present
• Be Kind to Yourself
• Be Kind to Others
• Stay Positive in Challenging Times
• Choose to Be Happy
• Set Goals
• Always be Learning
• Bible Study
• Prayer
Here are a few verses to consider when you feel challenged:
Philippians 4:11-13, “..For I have learned in whatever situation 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.
Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.”
Matthew 24:46, “Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so
doing when he comes.
Proverbs 11:17, “A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts
himself.”
Romans 5:2-5, “…we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but
we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
and endurance produces character, and character produces hope…”
Rom. 12:12, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, constant in prayer.”
by Michael Ledbetter
Being Happy in the New Year
Sunday Assignments: Jan 6 Jan 13
Song 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 27
Song 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
January
Newsletter CHURCH OF CHRIST
Robinson & Center
Meeting Schedule
Bible Classes ............ 9:00
Worship ................. 10:00
Sunday Evening ....... 5:00
Wednesday ............... 7:00
Email: [email protected]
Mike Baker
501.472.8197
[email protected]
Gordon Bond
501.764.2219
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Mark Copeland
501.327.4302
[email protected]
Michael Ledbetter
501.269.3114
[email protected]
Allan Myers
501-358-9797
[email protected]
Don Riddle
501.339.8084
[email protected]
Tim Stroud
501-339-3256
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Steve Norris (Preaching)
501.499.1116
[email protected]
Jacob Mayfield (College)
870.321.2441
[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Church Office: [email protected]
December Averages
Sunday Worship. . . . . . . .541
Sunday AM Class . . . . . . 333
Sunday Night. . . . . . . . . . 228
Wed. Bible Study. . . . . . . 311
Contribution. . . . . . . $18,400
Baptisms
New Arrivals
Events for this calendar should be
submitted by the 25th day of the
month before the event.
Archer Myles Vick
born December 12th
to Kameron & Jessica
iPhone, iPad and
Android Versions
Several new members
and many info changes
have recently been added
Meets Jan 29th at 10 am
Fellowship Room
Brittany Brakebill
baptized December 23rd
27
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
Resume
Jan 13th
@ 5:00
Tammy Gwatney
baptized December 23rd
Friday through Sunday
January 25th - 27th
Y.O.U.
Youth Outreach University
Briella Grace Moreland
born 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
January
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