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Robinson & CenterCHURCH OF CHRIST
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Shepherd’sVoice By MIKE BAKER
Those Serving in October
The Parable of the Lost SonI chose this parable because it is very familiar to most of us. I hope to bring a different perspective to this familiar story first told by our Lord. He is the master teacher and His teachings bring insight, wisdom and direction to our lives. He inspires and motivates us as well as challenges and prepares us. He, after all, is our Savior and our King.
Then He said, “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all to-gether, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living… Luke 15:11-13. You know the story. You have read and heard it taught many times to teach different lessons. So here is the challenge: Describe the younger son at the time he is preparing to leave home. What did he look like, his level of confidence, self-esteem, his feeling of entitlement, security, and health? Can we assume that he was fit and healthy because he was willing and able to leave home and journey into a far country? Can you picture him? Do we see him as a very confident; if not arrogant, healthy, well to do young man that planned to live life to its fullest? As the story unfolds and “things” don’t go as he had envisioned his confidence, security, self-esteem and health undergo a dramatic transformation. Can you picture him now? Verse 14 spent all he had, broke, be-gan to be in want; 15 humiliated and desperate; 16 Starving with No one to help him-alone; 17 Perishing; 19 Unworthy. Now compare the two images of the same son. A young man on top of the world transformed into a defeated, physically depleted shell of his former self. Well-dressed to rags and starving, we would be safe to assume that the young man who left home held little resemblance to the one desperately returning. But here is the point-even though the young man returning looked much different from when he left home and saw himself much differently, the father recognized him as His son anyway! From afar off! The father ran to meet him to walk the last part of the journey with him! He was no longer alone. The father, his father rejoiced and celebrated that his son was home!
Now the Real challenge: We must look at ourselves. Are we ungrateful, arrogant, and willing to leave the security of our Father’s care? Do we mistakenly believe we can make it on our own? OR are we beaten down, alone and believe we once were but no longer are worthy of the Father’s grace and love? Do we believe we no longer deserve to be called a child of God? Were we once secure but walked away and now feel that we can’t return home. Though you may see yourself much differently now than you once did, the Father, your Father is standing, watching, waiting for your return. He will welcome you home! Come home!
Sunday Assignments: Oct 4 Oct 11Song Leader (1) Tim Stroud (2) Daniel Hudgeons (1) Chad Hearne (2) Carson Copeland
Prayer/Opening (1) Mitch Highfill (2) Adam Harrell (1) Mark Sexson (2) Jeremy Gillson
Preside/Communion (1) Derek Gilmer (2) Randy Hudgeons (1) John Tooke (2) Jeremy Pumphrey
Scripture Reading (1) Andy Messer (2) David Brandon (1) Greg Barber (2) Casey Carroll
Prayer/Closing (1)Mark Copeland (2) Michael Ledbetter (1) Mike Baker (2) Gordon Bond
Cards (1)Andrew Hearne (2)Brooks Pennington (1)Stephen Chesshir (2)Conner Hudgeons
Nursery (1st Service) Donna & Sarah Brantley Cindy Dunseath, Betty Ann Edwards
Nursery (2nd Service) Christi Brandon, Brenda Cooper, Vikki Jennings Brittney McBride, Misty McKamie, Tina Tribble
Ushers Ushers
Sunday Assignments: Oct 18 Oct 25Song Leader (1) John Tooke (2) Daniel Hudgeons (1) Chad Hearne (2) Tim Stroud
Prayer/Opening (1) Johnnie Dexter (2) Micah Mahan (1) Terry Fiddler(2) Jeremy Lowe
Preside/Communion (1) Marc LaRocca (2) Adam Harrell (1) Jeremy Ussery (2) Clyde Anthony
Scripture Reading (1) Ben Burleson (2) Stan Chivers (1) Carl Gaines (2) Scott Jennings
Prayer/Closing (1) Mark Copeland (2) Don Riddle (1) Mike Baker (2) Gordon Bond
Cards (1) Kohen Maxell (2) Kyle Hudgeons (1) Colton Smith (2) Brodie Janski
Nursery (1st Service) Robyn Soehnge, Kimberly Ussery Debbie Lambert, Melissa LaRocca
Nursery (2nd Service) Maynette Stroud, Rachel Wesson, Gail Wofford Alexa, Riley & Dione Vetsch
Sun. P.M. Communion Ushers Ushers
Monthly Assignments: Wednesday Nights:Communion 1st: Barry Holder, John Holder Oct 7
Gerald Crouch, Randy Tribble Young Boys (2 years - Kindergarten)
Communion 2nd: Terry Ratzlaff, Charles Shirey Oct 14
Michael Cullum, Brandon Moreland Young Boys (1st grade - 5th grade)
Tommy Phillips, Brock Rowell Oct 21
Ushers 1st: Team Lonnie Cagle (S) Ben Burleson (P) Greg Huff
Ushers 2nd: Team Stanley Gordon Oct 28
Greeters 1st: Lois Higgins, Andy & Sharon Messer (S) Adam Bledsoe (P) Steven Hopwood
Jeff & Diana Hinton, Nancy Holder October
Greeters 2nd: Scott & Vicki Jennings, Jeremy Lowe Food Coordinator - Cindy Ledbetter
Sarah & Terry Ratzlaff, Mary Jo Wade LWP Group to Serve (E - K)
Progress on New Auditorium The New building is presently morphing from yellow to blue as Greg Oaks gets one of his crews started on waterproofing the exterior walls. This was done in prepara-tion for the arrival of
the brick layers, as they are just getting set up to begin laying the rock/block around the first five foot of the building. On the inside, the wooden I-joists are going in as the second floor begins to take shape. The upstairs will be shelled for this phase except for the sound booth and mechanical rooms. The interior walls are going up and the podium/stage is starting to take on its final shape and character. We’ve waited a long time and we are all getting anxious to be in our new auditorium, and it won’t be long now.
OctoberNewsletter CHURCH OF CHRIST
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OctoberCalendar
Meeting Schedule Early Service ........... 8:15 Bible Classes ............ 9:30 2nd Service ............ 10:30 Sunday Evening ....... 5:00 Wednesday ............... 7:00
Email: [email protected]
Mike [email protected]
Gordon Bond501.764.2219
Mark [email protected]
Michael Ledbetter501.269.3114
Email: [email protected]
Steve Norris (Preaching)[email protected]
Andrew Sherrill (CCSU)501.258.5192
Jacob Mayfield (Youth)[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Church Office: [email protected]
September AveragesSunday Worship. . . . . . . .532Sunday AM Class . . . . . . 321Sunday Night. . . . . . . . . . 172Wed. Bible Study. . . . . . . 325Contribution. . . . . . . $15,644
New to R&C
Elders, Deacons, Ministers Meeting Oct 12th Small Aud. 6:30pm
Please Keep Your Information Updatedinfo forms are on the website
www.r-c.orgall forms are on the front page
Events for this calendar should be submitted by
the 25th day of the month before the event.
Andrew & AmyJohnson
11 Pleasant Springs DrSpringfield, 72157
Summer LeQuernaque1175 Trillium DrConway, 72034
Jacob & GinaMayfield
24 Eaglebrook DrConway, 72032
Laurel Park - Monday, Oct 5th - 5:30pmPizza will be provided - Join in the Fun & Fellowship! iPHONE AND iPAD VERSIONS
NEW FOR ANDROID TABLETSIncludes Mobile Website & Directory
Monday October 5th@5:30
www.r-c.org
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WBS Meets the 27th @ 10am
BABY BOY SHOWERMaleah Burrows
Sunday, Oct. 18th at 2pm
4 Ladies RetreatOctober 9-10th
18 The primary goals of Growth Groups are to more actively evangelize our community and to better know our neighbors, friends, and
fellow members so that we may better serve them. We hope you will join us in growing deeper in God’s word and in our relationships with others.
Bethlehem HouseOct 13th....2nd Tuesday
Each Sundayevening@ 5pm
Wedding Shower Kelsey Baker
Sun., Oct.11th - 2-3:30pm October 17th 6pm
Bethlehem House Oct 19th....3rd Monday
Youth AreaWide Cl inton
Wedding Shower Austin Messer & Olivia ToddOct. 25 at 2 pm
Pack the House
At the Scaifes
Wednesday, October 21st
Saturday, October 24th
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Bethlehem House Meal Night
We provide a meal for the Bethlehem House on the Second Tuesday and the
Third Monday of the Month
Contact Debbie Moreland (Tuesdays) & Jessica Moreland (Mondays)
New Member Fellowship Dinner October 17th-6pm
All new members are invited for a time of fellowship and anopportunity to get better acquainted and plugged in here at R&C.
The Heritage, Harding University
Sacrificial Living
