Karen's Article Bella Vista Church of Christ 3_5_08

What an absolutely beautiful Lord’s Day!! It seems spring is getting closer by the minute. We were blessed with the following visitors: Mikayla Bond (Gardner, KS), Pat & Maria Cowden and Jacob & Sarah (Strafford, MO), Rielly Murray (Olathe, KS), Stan & Merlene Taylor (Mt Vernon, MO), Juanita Winters (McKenzie, TN), Nancy Meyer (Washington, MO), Otis & Carol Busbee (Marshall), Shelby Busbee (West Fork), Doris Ragland (Marshall), Dean & Deborah Button (Bentonville), Ted & Lanette and Megan Hiers and Vicky Hobson (Centerton), Marcus Houtchen (Gravette),Cathy Power, Lily West and Mike & Alma Wrinkle (Bella Vista), Linda Doty, Nathan Lunsford, Logan & Tara Spaw and Parker, Tyler Stroud and Randy Gibbs.

Those on our sick list and others needing special prayers include: Please continue to keep Jennifer and Jeff Oxford in your prayers. Talked to Jeff Sunday night and he said that doctors are very pleased with Jennifer’s progress, her blood count is going in the right direction and she is doing remarkably well!! Prayers do work!! Chuck Pippin is in rehabilitation at Springdale’s Northwest Medical Center after his knee surgery. Joyce is not feeling well. They both need our prayers, and check to see if they need any help. Pray for Burl Griggs who will be having surgery in a few days concerning his heart. Lloyd and Betty Berry continue to need our prayers. Betty is in Bentonville’s Northwest Medical Center, room 1430, and Lloyd is in Bradford House. Their mailing address is 24 Ventner, Bella Vista, 72715, and phone # is 855-7262. Why not take time this week to see if they need any assistance. John Archer left Monday for a mission trip to Santiago, Chili. Pray that their mission effort will be a success and for a safe return home. Continue to pray for Shirley Hansen, Robert Oakley, our missionaries, our military and especially for our servicemen that we know, Stephen Duffy, Eric Button, Don Butcher Jr., Ben Burlew and Cam Middlebook. Also pray for their families who miss and love them very much!

We must read Scripture every day and meditate on what God said to fight temptation from the world and live a life that’s Spirit-led. –Sper Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11

We would like to thank Nancy and Woody Barker for their hard work around the building last week! We would also like to thank Jeff & Staci Grisham, Charlotte Akridge, Gay Lynn Weldon, and several of our teenagers who hosted a Parent’s Night Out last Saturday evening. Everyone had a great time!

Our new Wednesday night Ladies Bible Class, started this week. Amy Bowman is leading a discussion on the books of Ester and Ruth. Also, the Ladies Card Ministry began working on their latest project for the for the nursing homes. This is a great ministry on Wednesday evening. If you are interested in participation, see Patsy Tarr.

Our young people are reminded about Green Valley Bible Camp. There are applications in the foyer, and they need to be completed and submitted as soon as possible.

Items needed for our Fair Haven Children’s Home are taco sauce, jello, Vienna sausage, toilet tissue and aluminum foil. Thanks to all who participate in this rewarding ministry!

Let God’s Word fill your memory, rule your heart, and guide your feet.

Love you, see you next Lord’s Day.