http://www.hvlcoc.org Messages from the elders and ministers of the Hendersonville Church of Christ in Hendersonville, NC Religion & Spirituality Christianity en Copyright 2009 hvlcoc@bellsouth.net (Elders and Ministers of the Hendersonville Church of Christ) richard@hvlcoc.org http://www.hvlcoc.org/images/page%20images/Church_logo%20for%20rss.gifhttp://www.hvlcoc.org Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:48:01 GMT Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:48:01 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 Thirteen teens arrived two Mondays ago to a camp like no other. At the onset of their arrival the games began. The way Mission Camp works is this… We simulate a real life missionary experience then we stop the game... Thirteen teens arrived two Mondays ago to a camp like no other. At the onset of their arrival the games began. The way Mission Camp works is this… We simulate a real life missionary experience then we stop the game... http://www.hvlcoc.org/message_from_shepherd.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:47:02 GMT Will Tucker, Youth and Family Minister manual:1279972081461:95415499971735:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml One of my favorite songs is “God’s Family .” The chorus reads: “Sometimes we laugh together, sometimes we cry. Sometimes we share together, heartaches and sighs. Sometimes we dream together of how it will be when we all get to heaven—God’s family.” Read more... One of my favorite songs is “God’s Family .” The chorus reads: “Sometimes we laugh together, sometimes we cry. Sometimes we share together, heartaches and sighs. Sometimes we dream together of how it will be when we all get to heaven—God’s family.” Read more... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/gods%20family%202.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:19:25 GMT Jim Keevert manual:1279300821399:16491083823145014:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Once the Philistines were routed after young David’s victory over the giant Goliath, King Saul brought David into his court, 1 Sam. 18:1-2. And thus began a friendship like no other between David and Saul’s son Jonathan. The bond between them ran strong and deep.... Once the Philistines were routed after young David’s victory over the giant Goliath, King Saul brought David into his court, 1 Sam. 18:1-2. And thus began a friendship like no other between David and Saul’s son Jonathan. The bond between them ran strong and deep.... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/my%20admiration%20for%20david%20and%20jonathan.htm Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:19:47 GMT Lloyd Cain manual:1278721253537:5195550563317439:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Have you ever worked tirelessly toward a goal only to be disappointed in the end? You planned a trip that never ended up taking place? Then you can empathize with the 23 individuals who have finally completed their long awaited mission trip to Honduras.... Have you ever worked tirelessly toward a goal only to be disappointed in the end? You planned a trip that never ended up taking place? Then you can empathize with the 23 individuals who have finally completed their long awaited mission trip to Honduras.... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/here%20i%20am%20send%20me.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:36:31 GMT Will Tucker manual:1278099450474:8703279827339361:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml When you look at the local church you often see the ministers as the focal point and the elders as those who lead. One group that I feel we don't see or hear from enough is our deacons. In 1 Timothy 3:8-9 it says.... When you look at the local church you often see the ministers as the focal point and the elders as those who lead. One group that I feel we don't see or hear from enough is our deacons. In 1 Timothy 3:8-9 it says.... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/men%20behind%20the%20scenes.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:45:39 GMT Duncan Blake, Elder manual:1277466399631:811722337594799:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml A poem by Marily Ferguson and comments following... A poem by Marily Ferguson and comments following... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/fields%20of%20blessings%20fathers%20day.htm Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:09:42 GMT Gary Rivers, Elder manual:1276888257469:7178158050967177:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml A packed house, 108, gathered Sunday night to wish God’s blessings on our high school graduates. The male graduates conducted the service... A packed house, 108, gathered Sunday night to wish God’s blessings on our high school graduates. The male graduates conducted the service... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/graduates%20honored.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:00:14 GMT Will Tucker manual:1276286482392:24024927074520164:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml A paragraph on each of our 2010 high school graduates... A paragraph on each of our 2010 high school graduates... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/our%20graduates%20next%20chapter.htm Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:39:11 GMT Will Tucker, Youth and Family Minister manual:1275698415779:6351346476355458:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml At some point in the morning sermon, you will hear the words of this famous melody. Since 1862 when it was composed At some point in the morning sermon, you will hear the words of this famous melody. Since 1862 when it was composed http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/taps.htm Sat, 29 May 2010 00:16:12 GMT Hugh Price manual:1275092221141:8040969870067641:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Upcoming events for the youth and family... Upcoming events for the youth and family... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/summer%20is%20comin.htm Sat, 29 May 2010 00:15:12 GMT Will Tucker, Youth and Family Minister manual:1275092221143:5364173774565208:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml When was the last time you heard of someone losing 52 pounds in 4 months. Well we all saw it firsthand last Friday night as the speaker weighed in on the stage. He had been working hard for several months to lose 50 pounds by PBC Youth Rally. He challenged us all to examine our lives... When was the last time you heard of someone losing 52 pounds in 4 months. Well we all saw it firsthand last Friday night as the speaker weighed in on the stage. He had been working hard for several months to lose 50 pounds by PBC Youth Rally. He challenged us all to examine our lives... http://www.hvlcoc.org/message_from_shepherd.htm Sun, 09 May 2010 00:44:02 GMT Will Tucker, Youth and Family Minister manual:1273365901453:12097140360747428:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Most Americans view retirement as that time in life when you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do, or go anywhere you don’t want to go. Just take it easy. We envision simply sitting on the porch and watching the sun go down. We don’t get up early enough to watch it come up! Read more... Most Americans view retirement as that time in life when you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do, or go anywhere you don’t want to go. Just take it easy. We envision simply sitting on the porch and watching the sun go down. We don’t get up early enough to watch it come up! Read more... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/then%20theres%20waldo.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:48:57 GMT Lloyd Cain manual:1272671407152:3441098503316926:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml The memories of church camp have such a special place in my heart. It was at Camp Tahkodah that I learned so many songs that touch my heart as I lift them in praise to God. I still have chills pour over my body when I sit around a camp fire and sing with the youth. It was at Brentwood Hills Church Camp (BHCC) that I... The memories of church camp have such a special place in my heart. It was at Camp Tahkodah that I learned so many songs that touch my heart as I lift them in praise to God. I still have chills pour over my body when I sit around a camp fire and sing with the youth. It was at Brentwood Hills Church Camp (BHCC) that I... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/a%20special%20place%20in%20my%20heart.htm Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:55:51 GMT Will Tucker, Youth and Family Minister manual:1272106609815:24022878010614656:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml We live in a society today where people try to put the best light on everything. We watch advertisers tell us all the positives about certain products and how wonderful they are just to be disappointed with them later when we realize they have several shortcomings. We also do this... We live in a society today where people try to put the best light on everything. We watch advertisers tell us all the positives about certain products and how wonderful they are just to be disappointed with them later when we realize they have several shortcomings. We also do this... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/who%20do%20we%20think%20were%20fooling.htm Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:10:39 GMT Duncan Blake manual:1271499097137:122343987:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Father, thank you for this day, thank youfor my family and friends. Father please heal my friend, comfort those who have lost loved ones. Please keep us safe as we travel today. Help me to do... Father, thank you for this day, thank youfor my family and friends. Father please heal my friend, comfort those who have lost loved ones. Please keep us safe as we travel today. Help me to do... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/think%20before%20you%20pray.htm Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:03:38 GMT Will Tucker, Youth Minister manual:1270901081868:6350516019603737:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Do you have someone in your life you need to forgive? How difficult a task that can truly be in one's life. Often we even hear "I will forgive him but not forget". As Christians we need to truly be a forgiving people. I was sitting with a client in a counseling session at the college this past week.. Do you have someone in your life you need to forgive? How difficult a task that can truly be in one's life. Often we even hear "I will forgive him but not forget". As Christians we need to truly be a forgiving people. I was sitting with a client in a counseling session at the college this past week.. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/forgive.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:12:37 GMT Gary Rivers, Church Elder manual:1270584814947:19043514232146464:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml How many times have you heard the words “It’s a small world, isn’t it?” Tuesday I had one of those moments. I opened up an email from Marsha Gifford, our travel agent that helped book our flights to Africa. Marsha’s husband Dale preaches at a church of Christ in California and Marsha became a travel agent to help missionaries in their traveling... How many times have you heard the words “It’s a small world, isn’t it?” Tuesday I had one of those moments. I opened up an email from Marsha Gifford, our travel agent that helped book our flights to Africa. Marsha’s husband Dale preaches at a church of Christ in California and Marsha became a travel agent to help missionaries in their traveling... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/stand%20for%20what%20you%20believe.htm Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:40:23 GMT Will Tucker manual:1269639705523:37:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml This past Christmas I was introduced to a new toy—the TRANSFORMER. We bought one for our grandson Rick and gave it to him with the written and graphic illustrations of how to “transform” the toy. As I struggled to understand the schematic, I looked up only to find Rick already had “transformed”... This past Christmas I was introduced to a new toy—the TRANSFORMER. We bought one for our grandson Rick and gave it to him with the written and graphic illustrations of how to “transform” the toy. As I struggled to understand the schematic, I looked up only to find Rick already had “transformed”... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/transformers.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:18:02 GMT Hugh Price manual:1269040735013:9140555593316912:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Fear is a powerful factor in our lives. It can be helpful or harmful. When it is fear of what is truly destructive to our well-being, it is for our good. But when groundless fear produces needless worry and unrest , it is harmful. Fear is a powerful factor in our lives. It can be helpful or harmful. When it is fear of what is truly destructive to our well-being, it is for our good. But when groundless fear produces needless worry and unrest , it is harmful. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/we%20dont%20have%20to%20live%20in%20fear.htm Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:11:56 GMT Jim Keevert manual:1268442755036:7751818681153473:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml What a wonderful time we had at Winterfest this year. Let me share with you several things that transpired before the weekend began and the results of our loving savior Jesus at work in this world. What a wonderful time we had at Winterfest this year. Let me share with you several things that transpired before the weekend began and the results of our loving savior Jesus at work in this world. http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/god%20is%20always%20working.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:40:17 GMT Will Tucker manual:1267832490007:4364101486851273:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml Located in the southwestern part of the state, Liberal, Missouri—as of the 2000 census—contains 328 households and 779 people. Named after the Liberal League in Lamar, Missouri (to which the town’s organizer belonged), the town was started as an atheist, “freethinker” utopia in 1880 by George Walser, an anti-religionist, agnostic lawyer... Located in the southwestern part of the state, Liberal, Missouri—as of the 2000 census—contains 328 households and 779 people. Named after the Liberal League in Lamar, Missouri (to which the town’s organizer belonged), the town was started as an atheist, “freethinker” utopia in 1880 by George Walser, an anti-religionist, agnostic lawyer... http://www.hvlcoc.org/archived%20message%20from%20shepherd/atheism%20anyone.htm Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:41:22 GMT Lloyd Cain manual:1267310545145:6017829119600162:http://www.hvlcoc.org/rssfeed.xml