Wayne Brewer

On October 5-7, brother Roberto Sarmiento, from Alajuela, Costa Rica, was at Mabelvale preaching in a Spanish Gospel Meeting. The meeting was an overwhelming success. Attendance was: 23 Sunday, 90 Monday, and 70 Tuesday. There were visitors who live in the area, but are originally from Mexico and Guatemala. Some of these visitors are very close to the kingdom in that they expressed that they are looking only for Christians, not a denomination, as some seem to already believe what the Bible teaches. Brother Roberto was so thrilled at the results that he came back to Mabelvale on Saturday afternoon, October 11, to talk and study again with some of the visitors. Eternal results will come from the Gospel Meeting and being able to establish a worship service on Sunday morning. The Hispanic work at Mabelvale is continuing to grow.
Thanks to all who provided food, Sunday, October 5, for the students of the Spanish School of Preaching. They enjoyed being at Mabelvale and said that they would like to come back again.
Please pray for these good works, and the work that I’ll be doing in Latvia. On October 15 I left for a mission trip to Riga, Latvia. There is only one congregation of the Lord’s church, of 15 people in that whole former Soviet Union country. They need our help too.

WHAT PLACE WOULD YOU SAY THE CHURCH OCCUPIES
IN THE LIFE OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO:

Ted Knight

ÿ Never misses a meeting of a social or civic club but doesn’t attend the services of the church regularly?
ÿ Will get up in the wee hours of the morning to go hunting, fishing, or some other form of leisure, but can’t get to Bible class on time on Sunday because of oversleeping?
ÿ Wears a button or badge denoting membership in some lodge or club, but never mentions the Lord to others?
ÿ Will spend $10 per week on some form of recreation or entertainment, but only gives $3 a week to the Lord?
ÿ Will forsake the assembly on Wednesday night for a ball game or something of that nature and then wonders what happened to the Bible study attendance?
ÿ Will wear himself out to get someone elected to a political office but can’t ask a friend or neighbor to visit the service of the Church?
ÿ Will spend a great deal of time telling others what they should be doing for the Lord but takes no action himself?
ÿ Criticizes others for the way he/she does a thing that he/she doesn’t do at all?
ÿ Insists that the church make good grades in school but never mentions their Bible lessons?
ÿ Will work diligently to provide for the needs of this life and is unconcerned about the life to come?
ÿ Goes ape over some personality here on earth but is not moved at all by the One who died for our sins?
ÿ Who insists that the Church have sound doctrine preached but is not made sound by the preaching of that doctrine?
ÿ Who teaches that the church has an obligation to assist those in need but won’t bring a pantry item to give to the needy?
ÿ Who would voice objections to the dismissing of Sunday and Wednesday evening services but then doesn’t attend them?
ÿ Brethren, think about these things. Just where does the church play a role in our lives? Is it first as Matthew 6:33 teaches that it must be? It’s time we consider this seriously!

VOLUME 40 NUMBER 41 OCTOBER 13, 2003

OUR SICK

Vivian Brooks fell at home and is in Room 907 of Baptist Hospital.
Olive Dove is doing better and can have visitors but you need to check with John David Dove at 563-0931 before visiting.
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THANK YOU

Thank you so very much for the wonderful goodies you sent me. I miss all of you so much and am thankful that I have friends and family that love and support me. You set such a marvelous example for me and I appreciate it. May God bless each and every one of you for your kindness. Sarah Griffin.
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FOOD TEAM SIGN-UP

Anyone wishing to help with the food team program next year, who is not currently on a team, please sign the list in the foyer. Teams serve for one month preparing food for those coming home from the hospital, those that have had a death in the family, etc. Please contact Betty Tollett if you have questions.
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HOBO STEW

EVENTS OF INTEREST

October 19…………….Pew Packers
October 21……….All Comers Class
October 25………………Hobo Stew
October 28…..All Comers Class Trip
October 31…………..Pumpkin Party
The annual Hobo Stew will be on Saturday, October 25th at 6:00 PM here at the building. Please bring a can of vegetables (that you would put in stew) per person and a pan of cornbread and a finger food dessert per family. Remember to dress appropriately.
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SERMONS FOR OCTOBER 19

Morning
The Inward Makeover (Ephesians 4:22-24)
Evening
Atonement : The Payment For Sin
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PEW PACKERS

Pew Packers will resume at 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 19th. They will meet each Sunday afternoon except the 1st Sunday of each month.
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GOSPEL MEETING

There is a Gospel Meeting at West End Church of Christ in Conway, October 19-22, with Jack H. Williams of Independence, MO speaking at 7:00 PM, Monday – Wednesday.
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NEW BOOK

Truth For Today in Searcy has published a new book: “The Life of Christ” (Vol. 1). We have copies available in the office. If you would like to purchase a copy please see Linda Minor.
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OUR RECORD OCTOBER 12, 2003

A.M. WORSHIP 194
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY 163
P.M. WORSHIP 152
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 158

CONTRIBUTION 7631
BUDGET 6351
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MEN TO SERVE
October 19, 2003

Chuck Farris Phil DePriest
Jason Griffin John Griffin
Dennis Gulledge David Gulledge
Darren Gowen James Goode

Evening Ron Douglas
Keith Golden
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WEDNESDAY SONG DIRECTOR

October 22 Scott Perry
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USHERS FOR OCTOBER

Morning Tim King & Wally Davis
Evening Greg King & Nicolas Lowe
Wednesday Rick & Danny Wooldridge
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GREETERS FOR OCTOBER

Lou Sullivan
Judy Morris
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ELDER CHAIRMAN

October Roger Horton
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