en "Somers Avenue - A place to call home." http://www.somersavenue.org © Copyright 2000 - 2008Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=218 MEMBERS/RELATIVES/FRIENDS:Makayla Conner, 6 yr old daughter of Greg & Iris, and granddaughter of Charles & Annie Culpper, is in AR Children's Hospital, 4-E-6. An intestinal growth near the appendix was discovered this morning during a colonoscopy. They preceeded with surgery to see if it can be removed and a biopsy performed.Gail Jenkins is in St. Vincent North Rehab, Rm 214.Radine Shock has been moved to St. Vincent North Rehab, Rm 206B. It was determined that her C2 (neck) vertebrae was not broken and will not require surgery. She will be in rehab for a few days.L.J. Shock is being treated at home for pneumonia.Bobbie Brannon, sister of Bill White and aunt of Karen Kidd, underwent a mastectomy on Tuesday, May 13th, and is now at home.Emma Knight is now in St. Vincent Rehab, Rm 209-B, following hip replacement surgery.Nancy Sweet, daughter of Gennie LeMay, returned home to Osceola last week and will continue to wear the heart monitor for tests to determine whether a pace maker should be installed.Betty Elder, is scheduled for abdominal surgery the last week of May to remove a cancerous tumor.John Gooden's wife, Wanda, remains in Golden Living Center, Rm 307A. Cricket Harper's mother, Rae Holloway, remains in St. Vincent North, Rm 310. Mary Shock has been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease and is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant.Jonathan Esquivel, great-nephew of Wilma Ingram, continues to wait for a liver transplant. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER: Rubye Blackiston, Melanie Combs, Virginia Driver, Janiece Dulaney (Treva Voyles' niece); Tom Edwards, Jonathan Esquivel (Wilma Ingram's nephew), Lois Fortson, Ruth Fuller, Wanda Gadberry, Wanda Goodin, Tonya Hall (Brenda McKee's niece), Gail Jenkins, Charles & Emma Knight, T.J. Latting (Treva Voyles' brother), Cliff & Eldene Nichols, Martha Putman (Dewitt Busbea's sister), Carl Reynolds, Sarah Richardson (Dewitt & Winsella Busbea's daughter), L.J. & Radine Shock, Mary Shock, Mavis Smith, Lanafae Stephens (Treva Voyles' niece), Imogene Swaim, Celestine Veach, Preston Wallis (friend of the Huckeba's), Judy White, and Harry Word. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:23:39 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=35&article_id=195 SOMERS CO-ED AND MEN'S SOFTBALL SCHEDULES DUPREE PARK - JACKSONVILLE (Rainout # 985-3817) CO-ED: MENS:Apr 28 6:30 & 7:30 (Field 2) Apr 29 6:30 & 7:30 (Field 2)May 5 6:30 (Field 4) May 1 6:30 (Field 2) & 8:30 (Field 4)May 12 6:30 & 7:30 (Field 3) May 6 8:30 (Field 2)May 19 7:30 (Field 3) May 8 6:30 (Field 4)June 2 7:30 (Field 2) May 13 7:30 (Field 2) June 16 7:30 & 8:30 (Field 3) May 15 7:30 (Field 4) June 23 7:30 (Field 3) May 20 6:30 (Field 2) June 30 8:30 (Field 7) May 22 9:30 (Field 2)July 7 7:30 (Field 4) May 29 8:30 (Field 4)July 15 7:30 & 8:30 (Field 2) June 3 7:30 (Field 2)July 21 7:30 & 8:30 (Field 3) June 5 6:30 (Field 4)July 28 6:30 & 7:30 (Field 3) June 10 8:30 (Field 2) June 17 7:30 (Field 2) June 19 6:30 & 7:30 (Field 4) June 26 7:30 (Field 4) July 10 6:30 (Field 2) Sat, 10 May 2008 18:09:06 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=49&article_id=219 J.L. & Sue Simmons, Jana & Catherine O'Dell, Jay, Tommie, & Jayson Simmons in the death of Sue's mother, Thelma Huckabee, of Searcy, Friday, May 9th. Mrs. Huckabee was the grandmother of Jana and Jay and great-grandmother of Catherine and Jayson. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 11th at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 12th. Robert DeMoss in the death of his mother, Evelyn Glenn, of Jacksonville, on Monday, April 28th. Arrangements are incomplete. Charles & Emma Knight in the death of Emma's sister, Rachel Hill, of Trumann, on Monday, April 28th. Arrangements are pending. Eunice Crownover in the death of her husband, Charles Crownover, Thursday, April 10th. Charles is also the uncle of Gwen Moritz. Visitation will be held at Roller-Owen on JFK Sunday, April 13th, from 2:00-4:00 PM. A graveside service will be Monday, April 14th, 11:00 AM at the Blackwell Cemetery in Bee Branch.Mark & Neita Phillips in the recent death of Neita's aunt, Evelyn Raper, of AL.Our visitors, Joe & Katie Gibbins, in the recent death of Katie's mother, Ruby Gilreath of Sherwood.Calvin, Van, Britta, Breanna, & Jameka Taylor in the death of Calvin's mother, Henrietta Taylor, of Ridgely, TN. Service was held Saturday, April 5th, at the Immanuel Church of Christ in Tiptonville, TN. Sat, 10 May 2008 15:31:33 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=171 MAY 11, 2008A.M. WorshipWelcome by Steve MosleySong Leading by Sean Ashberry Opening Prayer by Alex WellsScripture Reading by George McDonald Communion Prayers by Bill WhiteCOMMUNION SERVERS:WEST SIDE:Jon Nevins, Jayly Jackson, Carson Sloan, Tim Hamilton, & Jacob KlotzEAST SIDE: Charles Culpepper, Brad Baxley, Ralph Powell, Adam Prestridge, & Mark JahnkeSermon by Oran BurtAnnouncements by Steve MosleyDismissal Prayer by Frank StinebaughUSHERS:Mark Evans, Rocky Halter, J.R. Evans, & Bradley GregsonGREETERS:Michael Barfield & Lovel Davis_________________________________________Projector Operator - Calvin TaylorSound System Operator - Jeff Langat________________________________________NURSERY:Sue Simmons & Jana O'DellTRAINING ROOM:Phyllis Kelley, Bytha Regauld, & Gennie LeMay_____________________________________P.M. SERVICEWelcome & Announcements - Steve MosleySong Leading by Brad BaxleyOpening Prayer - Lyle DunlapCommunion Servers:Tim Ashberry & Mike HughesSermon by Oran BurtDismissal Prayer - Mark PhillipsNursery P.M. - Judy White______________________________________May Workers:Counters: Oren McSwain & David HolleyContribution: Duane Quesinberry & Tim DicusFood for Friends: Debbie Mosley (835-9487) & Leslie Cloer (771-2534) Elder of the Month - Tim Ashberry Sat, 10 May 2008 13:10:25 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=130 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=130&article_id=49 Next class to begin in early spring. Click on link below for information. To register for an informational session, fill out our REQUEST FORM or contact the FPU Coordinator. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:42 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=59 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=59&article_id=55 Classes for January 2008 are forming now. For more information on our next class, Register Now or contact the Dynamic Marriage Coordinator. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:42 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=217 Please take a few moments to share your thoughts on our Sunday evening service by completing the following survey. Click Here. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:34 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=155 Would you like to enroll in a FREE Bible correspondence course? We welcome your interest in the study of God's word. Each individual lesson (8 total) is self-guided and comes with a postage-paid return envelope. There will be no high-pressure approach. We simply want to help you in your study. To request a FREE basic Bible correspondence course CLICK HERE to Register. For students who have completed the 8-lesson basic course, we also offer a free 16-lesson Advanced Course. If you have completed the Basic Course and are ready to begin the Advanced Course, CLICK HERE To Register. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:34 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=156 Do you have a question about the Bible? Or maybe you want to know what God's word says about... We want to help you find the answer through scripture. CLICK HERE to submit a Bible question. "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:34 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=104 Today's Verse Thank you for visiting the Somers Avenue church of Christ home page. We hope you will find information to encourage and inform you during your visit. Please take a moment to register your visit with us by filling out our Visitor's Form. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:34 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=31&article_id=74 To request prayers offered by our prayer ministry please click HERE. While there will be no response from us unless you request one, know that this is an active ministry of many members of our congregation. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:30:34 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=62 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=62&article_id=10 MINISTRY PURPOSE: Our ministry is to provide a structured program for child development to parents of our community who need a warm, loving environment in which to leave their child on a short-term basis. PROGRAM HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday each week from 9am-2pm in the fall and spring. There is NO summer program. Please contact Courtney Sexson at (501) 840-1856 for more information or registration procedures. To e-mail Courtney, CLICK HERE. Wed, 7 May 2008 09:29:19 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=108 For information on upcoming activities CLICK HERE. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:57:22 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=105 Would you like to send an E-Card to someone special? Use the link below. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:57:22 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=68 To see our list of upcoming events CLICK HERE. Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:57:22 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=22 Date of Birth: October 28th, Conway, ArkansasWife: Jan (Fieldor)Children: Jimmy, Jonathan, Brittany, FarahOccupation: Director, CedarCrestone (Computer Consulting Firm)Year I came to Somers Avenue: 1983Year I became an Elder: 2000Ministries I am closely involved with: Evangelism, Administration, Treasury, YouthMy fondest experience so far as an Elder: Being able to know more of all the wonderful things different people at Somers do to help others. A lot of things are done behind the scenes but have made a big impact on those being helped. Our folks give not only their money and goods for things like helping kids in Kenya be able to attend school and have a chance to better their lives and providing a new vehicle for our missionary in Brazil but their time such as making multiple trips to help people who have been devastated by a tornado. It is really heartwarming to see the response of those we have a chance to help. My personal dreams and goals for Somers Avenue: To see our Christian family grow even stronger spiritually and look for and take advantage of opportunities to show the love of the Lord. With God's help this will allow us to become more and more effective in reaching out to people and helping them with whatever earthly need they have which will lead to ways to help them see the spiritual needs they have. Myself in a few words: One of my favorite scriptures is Romans 8:28 "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." It helps remind me that as long as I'm on God's side He's always there, bigger than any problem, and good things will happen from even what seem to be the worst situations. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:18:59 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=38&article_id=146 Somers Avenue supports the mission work of Randal Matheny in Sao Paulo. You can check out Randal's website and latest report by clicking HERE. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:09:20 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=200 MINISTRIES: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:49:03 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=13 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=13&article_id=12 Our youth group is a close knit bunch that has a lot of fun together while serving the Lord and growing into strong Christians. Some pictures from various things we've done in the past can be found by clicking HERE. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:37:52 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=167 The shepherd's at Somers Avenue encourage everyone to join them in a plan to read the Bible through in 2008. Click on the link below for the current reading assignment or scroll down to see complete schedule on this page. Today's Reading Assignment Online For chapter-by-chapter analysis ask yourself: 1. Are there commands that I should obey? 2. Are there examples worthy of imitation? 3. Are there promises for me to cherish? 4. Are there warnings that I should heed? 5. Are there sins or unwise choices that I should avoid? 6. What are the main ideas developed in this chapter? 7. How do these verses help me come to know God better? 8. How will my life be shaped for God's glory as a result of reading and applying this chapter? Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:19:24 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=201 MINISTRIES: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:07:02 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=202 MINISTRIES: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:12:51 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=183 Jan 06,2008 Jan 13,2008 Jan 20,2008 Jan 27,2008 Feb 03,2008 Feb 10,2008 Feb 17,2008 Feb 24,2008 Mar 02,2008 Mar 09,2008 Mar 16,2008 Mar 23,2008 Mar 30,2008 Apr 06,2008 Apr 13,2008 Apr 20,2008 Apr 27,2008 May 04,2008 May 11,2008 May 18,2008 May 25,2008 Jun 01,2008 Jun 08,2008 Jun 15,2008 Jun 22,2008 Jun 29,2008 Jul 06,2008 Jul 13,2008 Jul 20,2008 Jul 27,2008 Aug 03,2008 Aug 10,2008 Aug 17,2008 Aug 24,2008 Aug 31,2008 Sep 07,2008 Sep 14,2008 Sep 21,2008 Sep 28,2008 Oct 05,2008 Oct 12,2008 Oct 19,2008 Oct 26,2008 Nov 02,2008 Nov 09,2008 Nov 16,2008 Nov 23,2008 Nov 30,2008 Dec 07,2008 Dec 14,2008 Dec 21,2008 Dec 28,2008 See below for archived bulletins from previous years. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:29:01 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=216 Jan 07,2007 Jan 14,2007 Jan 21,2007 Jan 28,2007 Feb 04,2007 Feb 11,2007 Feb 18,2007 Feb 25,2007 Mar 04,2007 Mar 11,2007 Mar 18,2007 Mar 25,2007 Apr 01,2007 Apr 08,2007 Apr 15,2007 Apr 22,2007 Apr 29,2007 May 06,2007 May 13,2007 May 20,2007 May 27,2007 Jun 03,2007 Jun 10,2007 Jun 17,2007 Jun 24,2007 Jul 01,2007 Jul 08,2007 Jul 15,2007 Jul 22,2007 Jul 29,2007 Aug 05,2007 Aug 12,2007 Aug 19,2007 Aug 26,2007 Sep 02,2007 Sep 09,2007 Sep 16,2007 Sep 23,2007 Sep 30,2007 Oct 07,2007 Oct 14,2007 Oct 21,2007 Oct 28,2007 Nov 04,2007 Nov 11,2007 Nov 18,2007 Nov 25,2007 Dec 02,2007 Dec 09,2007 Dec 16,2007 Dec 23,2007 Dec 30,2007 See below for archived bulletins from previous years. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:00:36 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=17 Jan 01, 2006 Jan 08, 2006 Jan 15, 2006 Jan 22, 2006 Jan 29, 2006 Feb 05, 2006 Feb 12, 2006 Feb 19, 2006 Feb 26, 2006 Mar 05, 2006 Mar 12, 2006 Mar 19, 2006 Mar 26, 2006 Apr 02, 2006 Apr 09, 2006 Apr 16, 2006 Apr 23, 2006 Apr 30, 2006 May 07, 2006 May 14, 2006 May 21, 2006 May 28, 2006 Jun 04, 2006 Jun 11, 2006 Jun 18, 2006 Jun 25, 2006 Jul 02, 2006 Jul 09, 2006 Jul 16, 2006 Jul 23, 2006 Jul 30, 2006 Aug 06, 2006 Aug 13, 2006 Aug 20, 2006 Aug 27, 2006 Sep 03, 2006 Sep 10, 2006 Sep 17, 2006 Sep 24, 2006 Oct 01, 2006 Oct 08, 2006 Oct 15, 2006 Oct 22, 2006 Oct 29, 2006 Nov 05, 2006 Nov 12, 2006 Nov 19, 2006 Nov 26, 2006 Dec 03, 2006 Dec 10, 2006 Dec 17, 2006 Dec 24, 2006 Dec 31, 2006 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:33:02 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=13 Jan 02, 2005 Jan 09, 2005 Jan 16, 2005 Jan 23, 2005 Jan 30, 2005 Feb 06, 2005 Feb 13, 2005 Feb 20, 2005 Feb 27, 2005 Mar 06, 2005 Mar 13, 2005 Mar 20, 2005 Mar 27, 2005 Apr 03, 2005 Apr 10, 2005 Apr 17, 2005 Apr 24, 2005 May 01, 2005 May 08, 2005 May 15, 2005 May 22, 2005 May 29, 2005 Jun 05, 2005 Jun 12, 2005 Jun 19, 2005 Jun 26, 2005 Jul 03, 2005 Jul 10, 2005 Jul 17, 2005 Jul 24, 2005 Jul 31, 2005 Aug 07, 2005 Aug 14, 2005 Aug 21, 2005 Aug 28, 2005 Sep 04, 2005 Sep 11, 2005 Sep 18, 2005 Sep 25, 2005 Oct 02, 2005 Oct 09, 2005 Oct 16, 2005 Oct 23, 2005 Oct 30, 2005 Nov 06, 2005 Nov 13, 2005 Nov 20, 2005 Nov 27, 2005 Dec 04, 2005 Dec 11, 2005 Dec 18, 2005 Dec 25, 2005 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:33:02 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=111 Understanding that all believers are equal before God, our ministers do not have special titles, or wear special clothing. Our ministers are primarily engaged in preparing, equipping, and modeling ministries. Specifically, our preaching minister is focused on preaching and leadership, while our other ministers provide vision and direction for our ministries. Since we believe that the ministry at Somers Avenue belongs primarily to the members of the church, our entire staff team of ministers, secretaries, and volunteer support are here to help the church accomplish what God has called all of us to do. Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:58:32 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=17&article_id=26 Sean has been a part of the family at Somers Avenue his entire life, as his parents and grandparents were part of the Sixth & Maple congregation that relocated to the Somers Avenue property. Sean met his wife, Tressa, at Somers and they were married in 2002. They have one son, Jackson and are expecting a daughter in March 2008. Sean attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he completed the Basic Emergency Medical Technician program in 1989 and the Paramedic program in 1991. Sean has served as a paramedic for Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services, (MEMS Ambulance Service), based in Little Rock since 1991. He achieved the rank of Captain and his last duties were as supervisor of the Training Department and EMS Academy at MEMS. Sean left his position at MEMS on January 1, 2006 to accept the responsibility of Involvement and Outreach Minister at Somers Avenue. Sean remains a certified paramedic and continues his affiliation with MEMS on a part-time basis. Sean is completing requirements for the Bachelor of Ministry degree in the Center for Advanced Ministry Training at Harding University. "It is a blessing and honor to have an opportunity to serve my home congregation. There is so much talent and spiritual leadership at Somers. My charge as Minister of Involvement & Outreach is five-fold and can be found woven through the history of the early Church in Acts: 1) Commit to scripture; 2) Commit to one another; 3) Commit to Prayer; 4) Commit to praise and worship; 5) Commit to outreach." It truly is great to be a Christian at Somers Avenue. Click here to e-mail Sean. Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:55:53 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=44&article_id=215 JANUARY • 1 Genesis 1,2; Matthew 1 • 2 Genesis 3-5; Matthew 2 • 3 Genesis 6-8; Matthew 3 • 4 Genesis 9-11; Matthew 4 • 5 Genesis 12-14; Matthew 5:1-26 • 6 Genesis 15-17; Matthew 5:27-48 • 7 Genesis 18,19; Matthew 6 • 8 Genesis 20-22; Matthew 7 • 9 Genesis 23,24; Matthew 8 • 10 Genesis 25,26; Matt. 9:1-17 • 11 Genesis 27,28; Matt. 9:18-38 • 12 Genesis 29,30; Matt. 10:1-23 • 13 Genesis 31,32; Matt. 10:24-42 • 14 Genesis 33-35; Matthew 11 • 15 Genesis 36,37; Matt. 12:1-21 • 16 Genesis 38-40; Matt. 12:22-50 • 17 Genesis 41; Matt.13:1-32 • 18 Genesis 42,43; Matt. 13:33-58 • 19 Genesis 44,45; Matt. 14:1-21 • 20 Genesis 46-48; Matt. 14:22-36 • 21 Genesis 49,50; Matt.15:1-20 • 22 Exodus 1-3; Matt. 15:21-39 • 23 Exodus 4-6; Matthew 16 • 24 Exodus 7,8; Matthew 17 • 25 Exodus 9,10; Matt. 18:1-20 • 26 Exodus 11,12; Matt. 18:21-35 • 27 Exodus 13-15; Matt. 19:1-15 • 28 Exodus 16-18; Matt. 19:16-30 • 29 Exodus 19-21; Matt. 20:1-16 • 30 Exodus 22-24; Matt. 20:17-34 • 31 Exodus 25,26; Matt. 21:1-22 FEBRUARY • 1 Exodus 27,28; Matt. 21:23-46 • 2 Exodus 29,30; Matt. 22:1-22 • 3 Exod. 31-33; Matt. 22:23-46 • 4 Exod. 34-36; Matt. 23:1-22 • 5 Exodus 37,38; Matt. 23:23-39 • 6 Exodus 39,40; Matt. 24:1-22 • 7 Leviticus 1-3; Matt. 24:23-51 • 8 Lev. 4-6; Matt. 25:1-30 • 9 Lev. 7-9; Matt. 25:31-46 • 10 Lev. 10-12; Matt. 26:1-19 • 11 Lev. 13; Matt. 26:20-54 • 12 Lev. 14; Matt. 26:55-75 • 13 Lev. 15-17; Matt. 27:1-31 • 14 Lev. 18.19; Matt. 27:32-66 • 15 Lev. 20,21; Matthew 28 • 16 Lev. 22,23; Mark 1:1-22 • 17 Lev. 24,25; Mark 1:23-45 • 18 Lev. 26,27; Mark 2 • 19 Numbers 1,2; Mark 3:1-21 • 20 Numbers 3,4; Mark 3:22-35 • 21 Numbers 5,6; Mark 4:1-20 • 22 Numbers 7; Mark 4:21-41 • 23 Num. 8-10; Mark 5:1-20 • 24 Num. 11-13; Mark 5:21-43 • 25 Num. 14,15; Mark 6:1-32 • 26 Num. 16,17; Mark 6:33-56 • 27 Num. 18-20; Mark 7:1-13 • 28 Num. 21,22; Mark 7:14-37 • 29 Num. 23-25; Mark 8:1-21 MARCH • 1 Numbers 26,27; Mark 8:22-38 • 2 Numbers 28,29; Mark 9:1-29 • 3 Numbers 30,31; Mark 9:30-50 • 4 Numbers 32,33; Mark 10:1-31 • 5 Num. 34-36; Mark 10:32-52 • 6 Deut. 1,2; Mark 11:1-19 • 7 Deut. 3,4; Mark 11:20-33 • 8 Deut. 5-7; Mark 12:1-27 • 9 Deut. 8-10; Mark 12:28-44 • 10 Deut. 11-13; Mark 13:1-13 • 11 Deut. 14-16; Mark 13:14-37 • 12 Deut. 17-19; Mark 14:1-25 • 13 Deut. 20-22; Mark 14:26-50 • 14 Deut. 23-25; Mark 14:51-72 • 15 Deut. 26,27; Mark.15:1-26 • 16 Deut. 28; Mark 15:27-47 • 17 Deut. 29,30; Mark 16 • 18 Deut. 31,32; Luke 1:1-23 • 19 Deut. 33,34; Luke 1:24-56 • 20 Joshua 1-3; Luke 1:57-80 • 21 Joshua 4-6; Luke 2:1-24 • 22 Joshua 7,8; Luke 2:25-52 • 23 Joshua 9,10; Luke 3 • 24 Joshua 11-13; Luke 4:1-32 • 25 Joshua 14,15; Luke 4:33-44 • 26 Joshua 16-18; Luke 5:1-16 • 27 Joshua 19,20; Luke 5:17-39 • 28 Joshua 21,22; Luke 6:1-26 • 29 Joshua 23,24; Luke 6:27-49 • 30 Judges 1,2; Luke 7:1-30 • 31 Judges 3-5; Luke 7:31-50 APRIL • 1 Judges 6,7; Luke 8:1-21 • 2 Judges 8,9; Luke 8:22-56 • 3 Judges 10,11; Luke 9:1-36 • 4 Judges 12-14; Luke 9:37-62 • 5 Judges 15-17; Luke 10:1-24 • 6 Judges 18,19; Luke 10:25-42 • 7 Judges 20,21; Luke 11:1-28 • 8 Ruth 1-4; Luke 11:29-54 • 9 1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 12:1-34 • 10 1 Sam. 4-6; Luke 12:35-59 • 11 1 Sam. 7-9; Luke 13:1-21 • 12 1 Sam. 10-12; Luke 13:22-35 • 13 1 Sam. 13,14; Luke 14:1-24 • 14 1 Sam. 15,16; Luke 14:25-35 • 15 1 Sam. 17,18; Luke 15:1-10 • 16 1 Sam. 19-21; Luke 15:11-32 • 17 1 Sam. 22-24; Luke 16:1-18 • 18 1 Sam. 25,26; Luke 16:19-31 • 19 1 Sam. 27-29; Luke 17:1-19 • 20 1 Sam. 30,31; Luke 17:20-37 • 21 2 Sam. 1-3; Luke 18:1-17 • 22 2 Sam. 4-6; Luke 18:18-43 • 23 2 Sam. 7-9; Luke 19:1-28 • 24 2 Sam. 10-12; Luke 19:29-48 • 25 2 Sam. 13,14; Luke 20:1-26 • 26 2 Sam. 15,16; Luke 20:27-47 • 27 2 Sam. 17,18; Luke 21:1-19 • 28 2 Sam. 19,20; Luke 21:20-38 • 29 2 Sam. 21,22; Luke 22:1-30 • 30 2 Sam. 23,24; Luke 22:31-53 MAY • 1 1 Kings 1,2; Luke 22:54-71 • 2 1 Kings 3-5; Luke 23:1-26 • 3 1 Kings 6,7; Luke 23:27-38 • 4 1 Kings 8,9; Luke 23:39-56 • 5 1 Kings 10,11; Luke 24:1-35 • 6 1 Kings 12,13; Luke 24:36-53 • 7 1 Kings 14,15; John 1:1-28 • 8 1 Kings 16-18; John 1:29-51 • 9 1 Kings 19,20; John 2 • 10 1 Kings 21,22; John 3:1-21 • 11 2 Kings 1-3; John 3:22-36 • 12 2 Kings 4,5; John 4:1-30 • 13 2 Kings 6-8; John 4:31-54 • 14 2 Kings 9-11; John 5:1-24 • 15 2 Kings 12-14; John 5:25-47 • 16 2 Kings 15-17; John 6:1-21 • 17 2 Kings 18,19; John 6:22-44 • 18 2 Kings 20-22; John 6:45-71 • 19 2 Kings 23-25; John 7:1-31 • 20 I Chron. 1,2; John 7:32-53 • 21 I Chron. 3-5; John 8:1-20 • 22 I Chron. 6,7; John 8:21-36 • 23 I Chron. 8-10; John 8:37-59 • 24 I Chron. 11-13; John 9:1-23 • 25 I Chron. 14-16; John 9:24-41 • 26 I Chron. 17-19; John 10:1-21 • 27 I Chron. 20-22; John 10:22-42 • 28 I Chron. 23-25; John 11:1-17 • 29 I Chron. 26,27; John 11:18-46 • 30 I Chron. 28,29; John 11:47-57 • 31 2 Chron. 1-3; John 12:1-19 JUNE • 1 2 Chron. 4-6; John 12:20-50 • 2 2 Chron. 7-9; John 13:1-17 • 3 2 Chron. 10-12; John 13:18-38 • 4 2 Chron. 13-16; John 14 • 5 2 Chron. 17-19; John 15 • 6 2 Chron. 20-22; John 16:1-15 • 7 2 Chron. 23-25; John 16:16-33 • 8 2 Chron. 26-28; John 17 • 9 2 Chron. 29-31; John 18:1-23 • 10 2 Chron. 32,33; John 18:24-40 • 11 2 Chron. 34-36; John 19:1-22 • 12 Ezra 1,2; John 19:23-42 • 13 Ezra 3-5; John 20 • 14 Ezra 6-8; John 21 • 15 Ezra 9,10; Acts 1 • 16 Nehemiah 1-3; Acts 2:1-13 • 17 Nehemiah 4-6; Acts 2:14-47 • 18 Nehemiah 7,8; Acts 3 • 19 Nehemiah 9-11; Acts 4:1-22 • 20 Nehemiah 12,13; Acts 4:23-37 • 21 Esther 1-3; Acts 5:1-16 • 22 Esther 4-6; Acts 5:17-42 • 23 Esther 7-10; Acts 6 • 24 Job 1-3; Acts 7:1-19 • 25 Job 4-6; Acts 7:20-43 • 26 Job 7-9; Acts 7:44-60 • 27 Job 10-12; Acts 8:1-25 • 28 Job 13-15; Acts 8:26-40 • 29 Job 16-18; Acts 9:1-22 • 30 Job 19,20; Acts 9:23-43 JULY • 1 Job 21,22; Acts 10:1-23 • 2 Job 23-25; Acts 10:24-48 • 3 Job 26-28; Acts 11 • 4 Job 29,30; Acts 12 • 5 Job 31,32; Acts 13:1-23 • 6 Job 33,34; Acts 13:24-52 • 7 Job 35-37; Acts 14 • 8 Job 38,39; Acts 15:1-21 • 9 Job 40-42; Acts 15:22-41 • 10 Psalm 1-3; Acts 16:1-15 • 11 Psalm 46; Acts 16:16-40 • 12 Psalm 7-9; Acts 17:1-15 • 13 Psalm 10-12; Acts 17:16-34 • 14 Psalm 13-16; Acts 18 • 15 Psalm 17,18; Acts 19:1-20 • 16 Psalm 19-21; Acts 19:21-41 • 17 Psalm 22-24; Acts 20:1-16 • 18 Psalm 25-27; Acts 20:17-38 • 19 Psalm 28-30; Acts 21:1-14 • 20 Psalm 31-33; Acts 21:15-40 • 21 Psalm 34,35; Acts 22 • 22 Psalm 36,37; Acts 23:1-11 • 23 Psalm 38-40; Acts 23:12-35 • 24 Psalm 41-43; Acts 24 • 25 Psalm 44-46; Acts 25 • 26 Psalm 47-49; Acts 26 • 27 Psalm 50-52; Acts 27:1-25 • 28 Psalm 53-55; Acts 27:26-44 • 29 Psalm 56-58; Acts 28:1-15 • 30 Psalm 59-61; Acts 28:16-31 • 31 Psalm 62-64; Romans 1 AUGUST • 1 Psalm 65-67; Romans 2 • 2 Psalm 68,69; Romans 3 • 3 Psalm 70-72; Romans 4 • 4 Psalm 73,74; Romans 5 • 5 Psalm 75-77; Romans 6 • 6 Psalm 78; Romans 7 • 7 Psalm 79-81; Romans 8:1-18 • 8 Psalm 82-84; Romans 8:19-39 • 9 Psalm 85-87; Romans 9 • 10 Psalm 88,89; Romans 10 • 11 Psalm 90-92; Romans 11:1-21 • 12 Psalm 93-95; Rom. 11:22-36 • 13 Psalm 96-98; Romans 12 • 14 Psalm 99-102; Romans 13 • 15 Psalm 103,104; Romans 14 • 16 Psalm 105,106; Rom. 15:1-20 • 17 Psalm 107,108; Rom. 15:21-33 • 18 Psalm 109-111; Romans 16 • 19 Psalm 112-115; 1 Cor. 1 • 20 Psalm 116-118; 1 Cor. 2 • 21 Psalm 119:1-48; 1 Cor. 3 • 22 Ps. 119:49-104 ;1 Cor. 4 • 23 Ps. 119:105-176; 1 Cor. 5 • 24 Psalm 120-123; 1 Cor. 6 • 25 Psalm 124-127; 1 Cor. 7:1-24 • 26 Psalm 128-131; 1 Cor. 7:25-40 • 27 Psalm 132-135; 1 Cor. 8 • 28 Psalm 136-138; 1 Cor. 9 • 29 Psalm 139-141; 1 Cor. 10:1-13 • 30 Psalm 142-144; 1 Cor. 10:14-33 • 31 Psalm 145-147; 1 Cor. 11:1-15 SEPTEMBER • 1 Psalm 148-150; 1 Cor. 11:16-34 • 2 Proverbs 1,2; 1 Cor. 12 • 3 Proverbs 3,4; 1 Cor. 13 • 4 Proverbs 5,6; 1 Cor. 14:1-20 • 5 Proverbs 7,8; 1 Cor. 14:21-40 • 6 Proverbs 9,10; 1 Cor. 15:1-32 • 7 Proverbs 11,12; 1 Cor. 15:33-58 • 8 Proverbs 13,14; 1 Cor. 16 • 9 Proverbs 15,16; 2 Cor. 1 • 10 Proverbs 17,18; 2 Cor. 2 • 11 Proverbs 19,20; 2 Cor. 3 • 12 Proverbs 21,22; 2 Cor. 4 • 13 Proverbs 23,24; 2 Cor. 5 • 14 Proverbs 25-27; 2 Cor. 6 • 15 Proverbs 28,29; 2 Cor. 7 • 16 Proverbs 30,31; 2 Cor. 8 • 17 Ecclesiastes 1-3; 2 Cor. 9 • 18 Eccles. 4-6; 2 Cor. 10 • 19 Eccles. 7-9; 2 Cor. 11:1-15 • 20 Eccles. 10-12; 2 Cor. 11:16-33 • 21 Song of Sol. 1-3; 2 Cor. 12 • 22 Song of Sol. 4,5; 2 Cor. 13 • 23 Song of Sol. 6-8; Galatians 1 • 24 Isaiah 1-3; Galatians 2 • 25 Isaiah 4-6; Galatians 3 • 26 Isaiah 7-9; Galatians 4 • 27 Isaiah 10-12; Galatians 5 • 28 Isaiah 13-15; Galatians 6 • 29 Isaiah 16-18; Ephesians 1 • 30 Isaiah 19-21; Ephesians 2 OCTOBER • 1 Isaiah 22,23; Ephesians 3 • 2 Isaiah 24-26; Ephesians 4 • 3 Isaiah 27,28; Ephesians 5 • 4 Isaiah 29,30; Ephesians 6 • 5 Isaiah 31-33; Philippians 1 • 6 Isaiah 34-36; Philippians 2 • 7 Isaiah 37,38; Philippians 3 • 8 Isaiah 39,40; Philippians 4 • 9 Isaiah 41,42; Colossians 1 • 10 Isaiah 43,44; Colossians 2 • 11 Isaiah 45-47; Colossians 3 • 12 Isaiah 48,49; Colossians 4 • 13 Isaiah 50-52; 1 Thes. 1 • 14 Isaiah 53-55; 1 Thes. 2 • 15 Isaiah 56-58; 1 Thes. 3 • 16 Isaiah 59-61; 1 Thes. 4 • 17 Isaiah 62-64; 1 Thes. 5 • 18 Isaiah 65,66; 2 Thes. 1 • 19 Jeremiah 1,2; 2 Thes. 2 • 20 Jeremiah 3,4; 2 Thes. 3 • 21 Jeremiah 5,6; 1 Timothy 1 • 22 Jeremiah 7,8; 1 Timothy 2 • 23 Jeremiah 9,10; 1 Timothy 3 • 24 Jeremiah 11-13; 1 Timothy 4 • 25 Jeremiah 14-16; 1 Timothy 5 • 26 Jeremiah 17-19; 1 Timothy 6 • 27 Jeremiah 20-22; 2 Timothy 1 • 28 Jeremiah 23,24; 2 Timothy 2 • 29 Jeremiah 25,26; 2 Timothy 3 • 30 Jeremiah 27,28; 2 Timothy 4 • 31 Jeremiah 29,30; Titus 1 NOVEMBER • 1 Jeremiah 31,32; Titus 2 • 2 Jeremiah 33-35; Titus 3 • 3 Jeremiah 36,37; Philemon • 4 Jeremiah 38,39; Hebrews 1 • 5 Jeremiah 40-42; Hebrews 2 • 6 Jeremiah 43-45; Hebrews 3 • 7 Jeremiah 46-48; Hebrews 4 • 8 Jeremiah 49,50; Hebrews 5 • 9 Jeremiah 51,52; Hebrews 6 • 10 Lamentations 1,2; Hebrews • 11 Lamentations 3-5; Hebrews 8 • 12 Ezekiel 1-3; Hebrews 9 • 13 Ezekiel 4-6; Heb.10:1-23 • 14 Ezekiel 7-9; Heb.10:24-39 • 15 Ezekiel 10-12; Heb.11:1-19 • 16 Ezekiel 13-15; Heb.11:20-40 • 17 Ezekiel 16; Hebrews 12 • 18 Ezekiel 17-19; Hebrews 13 • 19 Ezekiel 20,21; James 1 • 20 Ezekiel 22,23; James 2 • 21 Ezekiel 24-26; James 3 • 22 Ezekiel 27,28; James 4 • 23 Ezekiel 29-31; James 5 • 24 Ezekiel 32,33; 1 Peter 1 • 25 Ezekiel 34,35; 1 Peter 2 • 26 Ezekiel 36,37; 1 Peter 3 • 27 Ezekiel 38,39; 1 Peter 4 • 28 Ezekiel 40; 1 Peter 5 • 29 Ezekiel 41,42; 2 Peter 1 • 30 Ezekiel 43,44; 2 Peter 2 DECEMBER • 1 Ezekiel 45,46; 2 Peter 3 • 2 Ezekiel 47,48; 1 John 1 • 3 Daniel 1,2; 1 John 2 • 4 Daniel 3,4; 1 John 3 • 5 Daniel 5,6; 1 John 4 • 6 Daniel 7,8; 1 John 5 • 7 Daniel 9,10; 2 John • 8 Daniel 11,12; 3 John • 9 Hosea 1-4; Jude • 10 Hosea 5-8; Revelation 1 • 11 Hosea 9-11; Rev. 2 • 12 Hosea 12-14; Rev. 3 • 13 Joel; Rev. 4 • 14 Amos 1-3; Rev. 5 • 15 Amos 4-6; Rev. 6 • 16 Amos 7-9; Rev. 7 • 17 Obadiah; Rev. 8 • 18 Jonah; Rev. 9 • 19 Micah 1-3; Rev. 10 • 20 Micah 4,5; Rev. 11 • 21 Micah 6,7; Rev. 12 • 22 Nahum; Rev. 13 • 23 Habakkuk; Rev. 14 • 24 Zephaniah; Rev. 15 • 25 Haggai; Rev. 16 • 26 Zechariah 1-3; Rev. 17 • 27 Zech. 4-6; Rev. 18 • 28 Zech. 7-9; Rev. 19 • 29 Zech. 10-12; Rev. 20 • 30 Zech. 13,14; Rev. 21 • 31 Malachi; Rev. 22 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:24:47 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=46&article_id=172 FREE Bible Courses Daily Bible Reading 2008 Bible Search Tue, 1 Jan 2008 07:52:30 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=199 Date of Birth: February 23, Richland, Washington Wife: Mary (Cooper) Hughes Children: Jason (29) and Amanda (23) Occupation: RN and computer systems analyst at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Year I came to Somers Avenue: The first day the doors opened, 1982. Year I became an Elder: 2007 Ministries I am closely involved with: My fondest experiences so far as an Elder: My personal dreams and goals for Somers Avenue: Myself in a few words: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:12:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=141 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=group&id=141&article_id=57 Breaking Free is a Christ-centered recovery program designed to help people address a variety of hurts, habits and hang-ups. Our weekly meeting at the Central congregation includes teaching, encouragement, sharing recovery experiences, and small group interaction. Breaking Free is a Celebrate Recovery affiliate providing a safe environment for real-life change in Jesus Christ as participants personally work through specific Bible-based recovery steps in the context of Christian community. We open the door to recovery by sharing our experiences, strength and hope in one another, which leads to a greater capacity for accepting God's grace and movement in our lives. If all of your pursuits to find life and ease your pain have only led to more pain and emptiness, maybe it's time to consider something else. Join us in breaking free to pursue real life in Jesus Christ and celebrate the recovery that only He can bring. MEETING TIMES: Every Monday at 6:30p.m. MEETING LOCATION: North complex of the Central church of Christ6th & State streets, downtown Little RockClick Here for map CHILDCARE:available by reservation at $5 per child with maximum of $10 per familycontact Wade Poe at (501) 374-2039 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:54:24 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=207 Hello! Each morning when I open up my computer and connect with the internet, I note what the weather is like in Irving, TX. Wow! Has it ever been hot there – as well as other parts of the country. While temperatures there have been up to 104, they have seldom gone above 65 here in New Zealand. Of course, this is the winter season down in the southern hemisphere. Personally, I like it! THIRD QUARTER This is the third quarter in the school year at South Pacific Bible College, where our present students are from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and Thailand. Some of them will be finishing in December, and several others are already enrolled for the beginning of the 2008 school year. During this quarter. I am teaching two major classes and am continuing to work with the Hamilton West congregation, some 65 miles from Tauranga. I am enjoying both experiences AN INTERESTING ARRANGEMENT The Maori population, New Zealand’s indigenous people (about 500,000) have a new king. Their queen died one year ago, and they were in mourning for the year. Recently, they celebrated the “inauguration” of her son as the new king. S. P. B. C. DINNER IN THE DALLAS A dinner on behalf of South Pacific Bible College is scheduled for the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday evening, October 5th . We are hoping that you will put this on your calendar and make plans to attend this dinner. The first such dinner was held in late September last year, with a good response to it. Although a definite venue has not been sorted out yet, the definite date, as indicated above, has been. We will be making information available soon as to the specific location. DOLLAR CRUNCH As indicated in our July report, the Kiwi (New Zealand!) dollar is considerably stronger this year, having reached the US$.81 mark (as previously reported) in July. Although it is not quite that high right now, it is still in the US$.70+ bracket (up 10 -12 cents above what it was last year), with no reduction in the price of things here (obviously). That means that we are getting much less in our exchange from American to New Zealand currency. Right now, we are paying the equivalent of US$4.25 for a gallon of gasoline. All of that makes it necessary to live just as frugally as possible. CONTINUING GRATITUDE Rosann and I continue to express our gratitude to those of you who provide our support in this effort. If we might paraphrase Paul: “Not that we seek the gift itself, but we seek for the profit (fruit) which increases to your account” (Philippians 4:17) Shalom! Herman , Herman C. Alexander, halex727@aol.com Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:40:28 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=205 Greetings from Down Under! As I send out this report, I am now back in New Zealand, where it is “winter time.” That means that we have cool mornings (35 – 45) and mild days (55 – 65). My kind of weather! Just as it has been in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, so some parts of New Zealand have had an exceptional amount of rain, but not here in Tauranga. TEACHING IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA The month of June was spent in Vienna, Austria, teaching a course, “Development of Christianity,” in The International University. This school features a university program (including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees) in the English language, “in the heart of Europe” (as it is billed). Students come from some 70 different countries to pursue degrees primarily in Business, Business Management, or Diplomatic Studies. Although it is not a “Christian college,” it is administered by a faithful Christian president, Wil Goodheer (whom I knew when we were both students at what was then Harding College). Four courses in Bible are required in the Bachelor’s degree program, one of them being “Development of Christianity.” I consider the opportunity to teach “Development of Christianity” one of the most challenging mission experiences that I have had. This course looks briefly at the historical background in the coming of Jesus; then it works through the Gospels and the first several chapters of Acts. The student is being introduced every school day for a month to Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the church of the New Testament. To me, the big challenge was to work daily with 16 students from 11 different countries (with almost as many religious [non-religious] backgrounds). They were from Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Bosnia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Philippines, Kenya, Nigeria, and one from the U.S. Over half of the students stated the first day that they had never studied the Bible in any way before – and that is no surprise, since they included Moslems, agnostics, and, at best, “nominal Christian” backgrounds. I sought to develop their friendship, and, although we had some very lively discussions (especially about the resurrection of Jesus Christ), I think that we enjoyed a congenial relationship. (I look forward to going back into this “den of lions” again!) BACK TO NEW ZEALAND Rosann and I enjoyed being together for two weeks of the time that I was teaching in Vienna. She had arranged for a condominium in Sopron, Hungary (about 40 miles from Vienna), as a part of our fiftieth wedding anniversary plans, where we stayed for a week (commuting by train on the “teaching days” to and from Vienna). I continued on in Vienna for the next two weeks after she returned to our home in Irving. Upon concluding the teaching assignment in Vienna, I also returned to Irving for a few days. There were many personal things that needed to be taken care of in that period, due to my being away so much of the time. Then it was time to head back to New Zealand. During this third quarter at South Pacific Bible College, I will be teaching two courses: Hebrews (at the school facilities) and New Testament Theology (as an extension course at Rotorua). In addition, I will be working as much as possible with the Hamilton West congregation (65 miles from Tauranga). CONTINUING CONCERN FOR CAMBODIA As reported in the May newsletter, I was deeply impressed with the possibilities in Cambodia (after being there in April). Lord willing, I will continue to work on materials that the Cambodian brethren in Dallas, TX can translate for use in equipping some very capable young Cambodian brethren in the Kampong Cham area. METROPLEX DINNER FOR SOUTH PACIFIC BIBLE COLLEGE After the cordial reception to the South Pacific Bible College dinner last year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a similar event is scheduled again a little over two months from now. You are urged to mark October 5th on your calendars – the date for the dinner this year. We had 77 present last year, which everyone thought was really good for a first-time effort of this nature. I would like to see that number go well over the 100 mark this year. So, I am urging you to plan to be with us. (More details will be forthcoming.) THE CRUNCH The American dollar has decreased in value, and that has especially affected our activities here in New Zealand. When I came over for the first quarter in 2006, the exchange rate between the New Zealand dollar and the American dollar was US$.62 to NZ$1.00; now it is US$.81 to NZ$1.00. In practical terms, that means that last year we were getting a little over NZ$150.00 for US$100.00, whereas now the amount is NZ$120.00 (some NZ$30.00 less on every one hundred American dollars). CONTINUING GRATITUDE Rosann and I both continue to be grateful to all of you who make possible our personal support as well as the travel/work funds. Paraphrasing Paul (Phil. 1:3, 5), “We thank our God in all our remembrance of you . . . in view of your participation in the gospel.” Thank you for your fellowship in this work! Shalom! Herman C. Alexander, Herman C. Alexander halex727@aol.com Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:38:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=162 Greetings from Down Under! We are now in the fourth quarter of the school year at South Pacific Bible College. The year has gone by so fast! This quarter will bring the school year to an end, with graduation on December 10. MEETING IN DALLAS - FORT WORTH AREA The Dallas - Fort Worth meeting on behalf of South Pacific Bible College, announced in our previous reports, was conducted on Friday evening and Saturday morning, September 22 -23. Steve Raine, Director of Development, was in charge of the meeting. He had worked hard on behalf of the meeting, thinking that he had 50 -55 who might be there. As it turned out, there were 77 present for the Friday evening get-together! Response to the event was positive, the suggestion being made in the Saturday morning discussions that a similar effort should be on the agenda for next year (2007). The Friday evening schedule, including a dinner, featured some of the personalities involved in the early beginnings of the school. Terry Brown, now preaching in Abilene, was one of the first teachers when the school started. Charles Speer, Academic Dean at Sunset Bible Institute in Lubbock, taught in the school in the mid-1980s. Both Chris Miller and Steve Raine, some of the first students in the 1980s, shared their experiences in and their assessments of the school. Several different individuals and congregations involved in - and interested in - the South Pacific work were present for the meeting. Personally, Rosann and I were pleased that 19 of the number are involved in our personal support and are very interested in the development of the work in this region. After the meetings on Friday and Saturday, Rosann and I were at Mesquite (TX) on Sunday. The Mesquite congregation, a major supporter in our work, had asked me to speak on the general theme of evangelism. We enjoyed being with them and do appreciate so very much their fellowship in this work. I had one full week to "catch up" on personal affairs - and still did not get everything done in that regard that was on the "to-do" list. During that time, we had the opportunity to meet with several who are providing support for our work. Rosann and I were at the Walnut Hill church (our overseeing congregation) on Sunday, October 1. On Tuesday (October 3), I returned to New Zealand to be ready for the fourth quarter at the school. FOURTH QUARTER The fourth quarter began on Monday, October 9, and will continue through the first week of December. I am teaching here (South Pacific Bible College) through November 10. Then I will go to Fiji on November 13 for three weeks of teaching in the school in Suva. (Mike Austin, Principal of S.P.B.C., is there at the present time, teaching a course in Homiletics.) South Pacific Bible College has graduated about 20 Fijians over the years, and they are now active in carrying on the work in their own country. They are equipping others by means of this school (conducted on a part-time basis) in Suva. HAMILTON We continue to work as much as we can with the Hamilton West congregation. At the present, there are about 10 members, and our attendance on Sunday morning is 15 -20. We have plans for a "Super Saturday" on November 4, an effort to reach into homes in the immediate area of our meeting place (a primary school). We will be letterboxing the area with some 3,000 brochures that are now being prepared. ("Letterboxing": In New Zealand, it is permissible to put fliers, brochures, [or other materials that we might call "third class mail" in the States] in the "letterbox" [Kiwi for "mail box"> in front of each residence.) CONTINUED GRATITUDE Rosann and I are continually grateful to all of you for your fellowship and support in the work in this "down under" part of the world. "Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen" (Rom. 15:33). Shalom! Herman C. Alexander, halex727@aol.com Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:38:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=147 Greetings from Down Under! The third quarter of South Pacific Bible College is about to enter the last week of classes, to be followed by the week of tests and exams. After a few days break the fourth and final quarter will begin. SPRING IS IN THE AIR September is a "transition month" between the Southern Hemisphere Winter and the beginning of the Spring season. Already, days are gradually getting a little warmer - and a little longer. (Daylight Saving Time will begin the first Sunday in October.) Everyone who has ever been to New Zealand is enthralled with its beauty; the Spring season puts everything on the top shelf! HAMILTON We are planning a special effort in Hamilton in late October. Our plans are to canvas the neighborhood with a view to enrolling as many children as possible in Sunday morning Bible classes. Although there is only a "handful" in the congregation, it is thought that we should try to reach out to as many as possible. A group of young adults from the Otumoetai congregation will be helping us in this effort. They will be with us in the canvassing effort; then that will be followed by a "Super Saturday," a program that they will provide in the special effort to reach the children in the neighborhood. We are hoping that this effort will lead us to several with whom we will be able to work on a continuing basis. And it is further hoped that this kind of effort will open doors to parents as well. We had 18 present at Hamilton West this past Sunday (September 3), our "record" since beginning with this work some time back. Please pray for this congregation. EXTENSION COURSE South Pacific Bible College seeks to serve the churches in this area of the world in an effective manner. Obviously, the main thrust is the work done as full-time students come to study at the school's facilities in Tauranga. However, the school seeks to go out to the churches - by means of extension courses. I am presently teaching one of these extension courses in the church at Rotorua. This congregation has 25-30 members, and nine of them are taking this class (Pastoral Epistles), six for credit, and three by audit. The most of them are relatively young in the faith, and they are quite enthusiastic about studying the biblical text. (This is to me a most enjoyable experience!) Rotorua, about 65,000, is the "thermal wonder" of New Zealand, attracting several thousand tourists each year. Other extension courses are planned in the future. DALLAS-FORT WORTH MEETING We urge you to keep the meeting on behalf of South Pacific Bible College and the work in the South Pacific in your plans. The Friday evening meeting will feature a meal together (free of charge to those coming), followed by an overview of the work at South Pacific Bible College. There will then be a preview of plans for the future. Steve Raine, Director of Development, is in charge of the meeting. The data on the meeting are as follows: Place: Embassy Suites Hotel 4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062-5825 Tel.: (972) 790-0093 Date: September 22 Time: 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. (There will also be a follow-up meeting on Saturday morning, 7:00 - 11:30 A.M.) We urge everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who has an interest in the South Pacific work to be at this meeting. We hope to see you there! THANKS! Rosann and I wish to thank you for your continued support in this work. We are very grateful for your fellowship, and we wish always to be responsible stewards with what you have entrusted to us as we engage in this work. Shalom! Herman C. Alexander Halex727@aol.com Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:38:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=150 Hello! During the most of the second quarter at South Pacific Bible College, I have been in the States. Two of our granddaughters graduated from high school, and, along with Rosann, we took both of them on a "graduation trip." Another factor has involved our house situation. Serious water damage to the floor of our condominium in April resulted from a backup of the water system of the condominium complex. Our downstairs floor was ruined as a result, and we had to have it replaced. In the meantime, we were waiting for the completion of a new house that was being built. Now that we have closed on that, we are now in the process of moving as this report goes out. Fortunately, the move is just a little over a mile from where we have lived for the past twenty-three years. (Note our new address: 915 East Union Bower Road, Irving, TX 75061.) As soon as the moving process is completed, I will be returning to New Zealand for the second quarter at South Pacific Bible College. One major concern during this time in the States has been to encourage interest in the South Pacific region. I have sought to find a potential team for Hamilton (featured in last month's report). Although we have not "nailed down" a team, we have some couples who are willing to think about the venture. Obviously, the good and welfare of South Pacific Bible College has been another "major concern." We need to enlarge the network of information and support in the States for South Pacific Bible College. To that end I wish to devote the rest of this report. I am asking each one of you to mark September 22 (Friday night) and plan for a major event on behalf of South Pacific Bible College (and the work in general in the South Pacific) in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This will involve a dinner and a presentation of the work, opportunities, and needs in the South Pacific. I am urging you to come. I am also urging you to bring others with you. Steve Raine, Director of Development at S.P.B.C., will be in charge of this meeting. He and I will both come from Tauranga on September 21 for this event. (The venue will be presented in next month's report.) Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:38:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=149 Hello! Greetings again from the "land down under!" It is winter time here, and although there have been some very "wintry days" with rain (and snow all across the South Island!), it is absolutely gorgeous at the present time. We are having some very clear weather with temperatures running from 40 or so in the morning to 50-55 in the afternoons. (My kind of weather!) HAMILTON I have resumed my work with the little group at Hamilton. The brethren there meet in a primary school on Sunday mornings. Other meetings are in their homes. Since there were only 6 of them that were meeting earlier in the year, the services were basically a 10:00 A.M. worship period on Sunday morning. We are now making plans to enlarge our work and at least get a Sunday morning Bible school program going. The work has been blessed with the addition of a family who came originally from Zimbabwe. They have been in New Zealand for four years, but they moved to Hamilton only a few weeks back. They are the Tonderai Mukusha family, formerly of Harrare, Zimbabwe. Tonderai, the husband/father, is studying law at the Waikato University in Hamilton and is considering a focus on family law. (His father was a preacher among the churches of Christ in Zimbabwe, but was killed in an accident in 1979.) The two families that have been "holding on" in Hamilton are Terry and Lynn Hooper and Andrew and Lek Taylor. The Hoopers bring their little granddaughter. We are happy to report that the Taylors are now the proud parents of a beautiful daughter, who has joined their son, Chris, five years old. With the addition of the Mukusha family, we now have at least five children with whom we can begin the Sunday morning Bible classes. TEACHING During this third quarter, I am teaching in the school (South Pacific Bible College), working with the Hamilton brethren, and teaching a 30-hour extension class at the Rotorua church. I hope to be out and among the churches as much as possible. SOUTH PACIFIC INTEREST MEETING As was mentioned in the June Report, a meeting (hopefully, national in scope) is scheduled for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, September 22-23. The design of this meeting is to bring together those committed to the work in the South Pacific for information and strategy purposes. The meeting is being arranged by Steve Raine, Director of Development of South Pacific Bible College. (Lord willing, I plan to be there.) Specific data on the meeting: Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, 4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062- 5825; (972)790-0093. Date and Time: Friday evening, September 22, 7:00-10:00 P.M.; Saturday morning, September 23, 7:00-11:30 A.M. The Friday evening meeting will involve a meal, a time given to information on the work in this area, and an opportunity for fellowship. The Saturday morning meeting will focus on long term plans for the work, including its support. Wonderful opportunities are before us in the South Pacific. There is the need to re-develop a vision - a broad vision -- for the work and strategize on how that vision can best be implemented. A number of those who are already committed to being at the meeting have been involved in the work here one way or the other for several years. We need to broaden the network of information and support for this work! I am urging you to be at the meeting. We need you! Would you also bring your husband/wife to the meeting? Would you invite others whom you know could be interested in this work to be at the meeting? We need you! FAMILY Rosann and I were able to move into our new house in Irving earlier this month. Obviously, there is yet much to do in and around the house, but that goes with moving, doesn't it? (We had originally hoped that Rosann could be here for some of the third quarter of the school term, but the move has knocked that in the head for the time being.) Our children and grandchildren are well and busy. Three granddaughters will be attending Harding University in the coming school year; one will be attending a junior college. The others are still in junior and senior high school. We are so thrilled that all eight of our grandchildren are members of the church! Again, thanks to all of you for your support and for your encouragement in this work. Remember the work (and us) in your prayers! Sincerely, Herman C. Alexander halex727@aol.com Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:38:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=40&article_id=148 Dear Brethren, It hardly seems possible that over half of the year has already flown by, but the calendar says that we really are now in August! From the reports that I have heard, we are having a much milder August than you are in your area. This is the last month of winter in the "down under" part of the world, and we are having cool mornings, with the temperatures getting up into the low 60s in the afternoon. I am writing to thank you for the support that you brethren gave to our work/travel funds this year, a contribution ($2000.00) that has been of great help in our work here. These funds are used to help in the travel and in the efforts that are being made here - teaching in South Pacific Bible College, working with the church oat Hamilton, efforts with other congregations (such as the one at Napier a few days back, included in the August Report). As we look to 2007, it will be necessary to secure similar funds to carry us through the year. The personal support is in good shape, but the work/travel funds will have to be replenished periodically. Last year, when consideration was given to my work, I was asked to check back with you about the middle of this year (2006) in regard to ongoing needs. In view of that suggestion, I would like at this time to request your help again in this regard - for the upcoming year. (Funds can be sent to Elders, Walnut Hill Church of Christ, 10550 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX 75229). As you have been noticing in our reports, a special interest meeting on behalf of South Pacific Bible College is being scheduled in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, September 22-23. The meeting will provide information about the school, its present status, and its possibilities for the future. The coming together of brethren interested in the South Pacific will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel / DFW Airport South, 4650 West Airport Freeway, Irving (972) 790-0093. The Friday evening event will begin at 7pm and will conclude about 9:30pm. Saturday's activities will begin with a breakfast at 7:30, followed by the meeting, 8:30-11:00am. It would be wonderful if some of you could "squeeze" this into your schedule and be there with us. My plans are to come in at the end of this quarter - leave here (New Zealand) on September 21 - and be there for the meeting. Then there are a few personal matters that I must take care of, after which I will head back about the fourth of October to teach in the fourth quarter of the school term. I am very grateful to the Somers Avenue church for your encouragement and support in this work, and I trust that you will be able to help us again in our work in 2007. Yours in Him, Herman C. Alexander, Halex727@aol.com Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:38:23 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=97 The Center for Effective Parenting, a joint effort of UAMS Department of Pediatrics, Jones Center for Families, and Arkansas Children's Hospital offers free parenting classes each month. Current topics include:September 10th - Improving Your Child's School Organization Skills September 11th - Being An Effective Parent of Toddlers and Preschoolers For more information on these classes click HERE. 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I cannot tell you how blessed I think we are for having taken this class and learned how a good marriage should be." - Tiffany Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:10:24 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=35 MINISTRIES: Assistance Requests, Account for Workers, Bell Ringers, Baptisms, Selection of Workers for Sunday Services, Maintenance and Repair of Mini-Bus. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=36 MINISTRIES: Announcements, Bill Payments, Staff Payroll Checks, Budget Review & Proposal, Memorials Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=37 MINISTRIES: Interior Maintenance & MPB, Interior Work Parties & Contractors, Open & Close Bldg, S.M.I.L.E. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=38 MINISTRIES: Supervisor of Birth - 6th Grad Classes, Balancing Checkbook, Budget Review & Proposal, Counting Monies & Deposits, Wages & Tax Forms Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=39 MINISTRIES: Exterior Maintenance, Prayer Groups, Fair Booth Set-up & Removal Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=40 MINISTRIES: Fellowships, Father-Son & Mother-Daughter Activities Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=42 MINISTRIES: Members in Service, Sisters in Service, Brothers in Service, Youth Group Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:25:27 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=34 MINISTRIES: Supervisor of 7th - 12th Grade Classes, Budget Review & Proposal, Bulletin Boards, Resource Room, Fair Booth Schedule & Tickets, Adult Classes Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:24:04 MST http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.somersavenue.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=32 MINISTRIES: Visitation & Newcomers, Supervision of Cleaning, Interior Maintenance & MPB, Exterior Work Parties & Contractors, Training Room & Nursery, Widows & Widowers Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:06:45 MST