In this scripture we find Jesus telling us that we are just like trees. A good tree will produce good fruit while a bad tree will produce bad fruit. The quality of the tree is evident by the fruit it produces. The fruit we produce is based on the things we treasure, the things we store up, and based on that abundance from that storehouse in our heart, our mouth will speak either good or evil. I shared the following in a class last month that demonstrates the bad and good fruit that will spill from our tongue based on the condition of our heart: A Person with a Harsh Tongue has an Angry Heart A Person with a Negative Tongue has a Fearful Heart A person with an Overactive Tongue has an Unsettled Heart A Person with a Boasting Tongue has a Prideful Heart A Person with a Filthy Tongue has an Impure Heart A Person with a Critical Tongue has a Bitter Heart A Person with a Sharp Tongue has a Hurting Heart A Person with a Judgmental Tongue has an insecure Heart A Person with an Encouraging Tongue has a Loving Heart A Person with a Gentle Tongue has a Happy Heart A Person with a Praising Tongue has a Loving Heart A Person who Speaks with a Truthful Tongue has an honest Heart
What are you storing in your Heart?
Issue Number: 5-14 Issue Date: May 2, 2014
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Matthew 12:33-37: “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
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The Tongue Reveals the Heart
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By Michael Ledbetter
R&C Monthly Newsletter
Shepherd’s Voice
Those Serving in May Sunday Assignments: Song Leader
May 4
M O N T H LY N EWSL E T T E R May 11
(1) Chad Hearne (2) Daniel Hudgeons
(1) Tim Stroud (2) Daniel Hudgeons
Prayer/Opening
(1) Mitch Highfill (2) Wesley Harris
(1) Jason Rankin (2) Jeremy Lowe
Preside/Communion
(1) Jason Rankin (2) Russ Summers
(1) Brian Smith (2) Cody Sublett
Scripture Reading
(1) Ben Burleson (2) Frank Foshee
(1) John Holder (2) Evan Bowers
Prayer/Closing
(1) Mark Copeland (2) Mike Baker
(1) Michael Ledbetter (2) Gordon Bond
Cards
(1) Kohen Maxell (2) Jack Starnes
(1) Andrew Hearne (2) Jake Tatom
Nursery (1st Service)
Sara Shipp, Tiffany Smith
Cari Gilmer, Kelsey Baker
Nursery (2nd Service)
Kerri Phillips, Emily Pennington
Lisa Rickett, Allison Overbay
Sun. P.M. Communion
Ushers
Ushers
Sunday Assignments: Song Leader
May 18
May 25
(1) Chad Hearne (2) Tim Stroud
(1) Daniel Hudgeons (2) Tim Stroud
Prayer/Opening
(1) Brian Smith (2) Brandon Moreland
(1) Jed Myers (2) Don Silvestri
Preside/Communion
(1) Keith Moreland (2) Jeremy Ussery
(1) John Tooke (2) David Vondran
Scripture Reading
(1) Don Williams (2) Steven Hopwood
(1) Cody Cagle (2) Paul Rickett
Prayer/Closing
(1) Mark Copeland (2) Don Riddle
(1) Michael Ledbetter (2) Mike Baker
Cards
(1)Hayden Wiles (2)Dylan Ussery
(1) Owen Wiles (2) Luke Ussery
Nursery (1st Service)
Betty Riddle, Betty Ann Edwards
Cindy Dunseath, Sharon Myers
Nursery (2nd Service)
Betty Ann Scaife, Johnna Smith
Maynette Stroud, Deana Golden
Sun. P.M. Communion
Ushers
Ushers
Monthly Assignments:
Wednesday Nights:
Communion 1st:
Barry Holder, Keith Mullins
May 7
Chris Wiles, Mark Sexson
Young Boys
Communion 2nd:
Ronnie DeLoney, James Gearhart
May 14
Greg Oaks, Ryan Overbay
(S) Jed Myers (P) John Chesshir
Scott Jennings, Nolan King
May 21
Ushers 1st:
Andy Messer, Jeff Hinton
(S) Noah Myers (P) Mark Ashley
Ushers 2nd:
DBrandon,Chunn,Pennington,Sanson
May 28
Greeters 1st: Greeters 2nd:
Donnie & Cathy Van Cleve
(S) Alex Stroud (P) Jeremy Gillson
J&M Tooke, D Hinton, L Cagle
May
K&M Garrett, Jack Martin
Food Coordinator - Betty Ann Scaife
J&L Pumphrey, Jeremy Lowe
LWP Group to Serve (A-D)
May 2 0 1 4
tT ornado R elief
As Sunday night’s storms quietened, R&C members were already looking for ways to help with relief efforts. Late Sunday and early Monday morning found many of you out checking on other members to make sure everyone was okay. We all breathed a sigh of relief when it was certain that our own were all safe and sound. Dozens of you have been out helping those who lost their homes sort through the debris to find a few remaining valuables and taking food and other supplies to those frantic to salvage what could be found. You’ve run errands and chainsaws. You’ve comforted those who mourn. As of Wednesday night R&C members have contributed $6,000.00 to fund the relief effort. On Monday alone $3,000 in money and supplies were distributed. Funds from sister congregations will arrive in the coming week. You’ve shown the heart and love of Jesus in your community this week. It’s not heroic--it’s what you’ve been called to do. Thank you for not hesitating. Thank you for putting others ahead of yourself. Thank you for letting the beauty of Jesus be seen in you!
C HU RC H OF C H RIST
Robinson & Center
May
Caring Cuisine
May 4th
Volunteers needed to deliver
Youth area-wide
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11 Congratulations Spring 2014 Graduates UCA Graduates: Clay Williams, Natalie Woody Emily Edmiston, Chad Flippo Sara Loe, Tonya Sexton & Laurie Bravo Nathan Cunningham - University of Arkansas Brittany Starkey - Harding University
Elders Deacons & Ministers Meeting Mon/May 12
18
May 4th @ Marilyn Starkey’s home, 2-4pm
Wedding Shower for Heather Brantley
May 4th@ Elizabeth Copeland’s home, 2:30-4:30 pm
Nights 7:00 grow learn enjoy
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bell and Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Cunningham would like you to join with their children
Taylor Lynn and Nathaniel Heath
in the celebration of their marriage on Saturday, May17, 2014 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Woodland Heights Baptist Church 4215 Prince St. Conway, AR
Sip-n-See for Hattie Aishman Small Auditorium @ 2:30pm
born into Christ - April 15th son of Angel Thompson
New Members
Michael Ledbetter
2570 Marie Drive, Conway 72034
Andrew Treece
720 East German Lane #2 Conway 72032
Phil & Kathie Fagan
Initiation
4306 Mallard Lane, Conway 72034
May 31st
Chris & Jane McNutt
V acation B ibl e S chool
1510 Dogwood Trail, Conway 72032
Brandon & Natalie Moreland 36 Onyx Drive, Greenbrier 72058
Joanna Ewing
2935 Pebble Beach Rd Apt.1 Conway 72034
Wayne & Helen Jacobs
Sunday - Wednesday June 22nd - 25th
May Newsletter
12 Pintail Drive, Conway 72032
w w w. r - c . o r g
501.764.2219
[email protected] David & Stacy Vondran and son, Andrew
22 Breva Circle, Mayflower 72106
40 Daniel Drive, Conway 72032
dinner @ 5:30pm
Gordon Bond
Mark Copeland
Cathy Hendricks
@ the Buchanan’s
Mike Baker
501.472.8197
[email protected] Jo Shelton
1000 Clarence Dr, Conway 72034
In-Home Devo
Events for this calendar should be submitted by the 25th day of the month before the event.
Email:
[email protected] Rachel Bryant (Avery, Chloe)
at Tim & Lorrie Capps
25
New Christians Dashun Jones
Baby Girl Shower for Dawn Hearne
Wednesday
Meeting Schedule Early Service............ 8:15 Bible Classes. . ........... 9:30 2nd Service..............10:30 Sunday Evening........ 5:00 Wednesday. . .............. 7:00
Hattie Aishman born Wednesday, April 9th to Katie Aishman
Calendar 4
New Arrivals
501.327.4302
[email protected] 501.269.3114
[email protected] Don Riddle
501.339.8084
[email protected] Email:
[email protected] Steve Norris (Preaching) 501.499.1116
[email protected] Jonathan Colvin (Youth) 479.856.2121
[email protected] Nick Starnes (CCSU)
501.697.5318
[email protected] Ben Calderon (Hispanic Missions) 501.548.7319
[email protected] Church Office:
[email protected] April Averages Sunday Worship. . . . . . . 578 Sunday AM Class . . . . . . 326 Sunday Night. . . . . . . . . . NA Wed. Bible Study. . . . . . . 283 Contribution. . . . . . . $15,926
Robinson & Center CHURCH OF CHRIST