Jaired and Tracy Hall and their

six children live outside of Salem

near Montauk State Park. Jaired
was born in St. Louis and raised in
K.C. He moved with his parents and
four siblings to near his current
home about 14 years ago, the
same time he started college classes at UMR (Now
MST). Tracy was
born in Chicago
and moved with
her parents and
five siblings to
Missouri about
17 years ago,
settling at Rolla
a few years later
where she met
Jaired and his family.
Both Jaired and Tracy grew up
in Christian home school families,
and it has been a joy and a blessing
for them to be able to impart to
their children the values with which
they were raised.
Jaired and Tracy were married
in June of 2005 and promptly
moved to Virginia Beach for three
years where Jaired attended law
school at Regent University. Edmund was born in Virginia.
The Halls headed back to Missouri after graduation, and since
September 2008, Jaired has been
practicing law out of his office in
Houston. He runs a general practice
with cases in Texas, Phelps, and
other surrounding counties. When

not working or spending time with

his family, Jaired enjoys writing and
drawing.
Over the next several years,
Edmund (turns 9 in November) was
followed by two brothers, Nathaniel
(7), Jeremiah (5) and then three sisters, Elaine (4), Charlotte (2), and
Gretchen
(1).
With six children
in the house
there is much
diversity of personalities
and
interests. Some
of the more common things you
might find the
children
doing
are: reading, coloring/drawing, riding bikes, or playing house.
Tracy stays busy running the
house and home schooling the four
older children. She likes to read and
sew, but doesnt find she has much
time for either. She also enjoys gardening and cooking, both of which
her family enjoys the fruits.
As a family, the Halls enjoy
spending time together, at home, in
nature, or with friends.
The Halls began attending
First Assembly in January of this
year, and hope to be able to meet
and fellowship more with others in
the church. They are also making
plans to move closer to Rolla in the
next few years.

KITCHEN SHOWER
Over the summer our
kitchen got a little bit of a
facelift with a few upgrades
to improve the overall functionality. The addition of a
door between the storeroom and the kitchen will
help in restocking and also
during large dinners allowing access to the storeroom without having to
walk all the way around to
get large roasters and pans.
We replaced the electric
cooktops with a new gas
range with a grill and 2
large ovens, and also replaced the double wall ovens. By adding a few new
cabinets and reconfiguring
the back section of the
kitchen, we created a lot
more storage, improving
the overall flow of the
kitchen.
Along with this new
kitchen we have a few
changes in the use of the
kitchen. The kitchen door
from the Life Center and
from the exterior will remain locked during church
(Kitchen continued on page 3)

The Apostle Paul warns us in Galatians 1:8,

But even if we or an angel from heaven should
preach a gospel other than the one we preached
to you, let him be eternally condemned! In II Corinthians 11:4, Paul speaks of a Jesus other than
the Jesus we preached. One of the characteristics of false religions and cults is that they will often use the same words as Christians use, but the
words have different and heretical meanings. So
just because we hear words such as gospel, Jesus,
salvation, sin or sanctification in another religion,
we cannot assume their meaning is the same as
the Christian definition.
Isnt it interesting that Paul warns us back in
the first century to not follow another gospel
even if preached by an angel from heaven? Did
you know that several false religions and cults
were birthed from supposed angelic revelations? Muhammed, the founder of the religion
of Islam, claimed that the angel Gabriel gave him
several revelations that became the Quran (also
spelled Koran), the Muslim holy book. Since Paul
warned us against following a gospel preached by
an angel, and the Apostle John exhorted us to
test the spirits (I John 4:1), wed better check
out the doctrines of Islam and see how they compare to Christianity.
First of all, Islam is monotheistic. The name
of the Muslim god is Allah. However, the Trinity
(Father, Son and Holy Spirit) does not exist in
Muslim theology. In fact, this doctrine is seen as
blasphemous. Conversely, the doctrine of the
Trinity is well-established in Christian doctrine.

How do Muslims view Jesus? Walter Martin

summarizes: 1) Jesus Christ is merely one of the
many prophets of Allah, but their prophet, Muhammed, is greater than Jesus. 2) Jesus Christ
is not the Son of God or a part of any Trinity. He
is not divine, therefore not fully God. 3) Jesus
Christ did not atone for anyones sins. 4) Jesus
Christ did not die on the cross . . . was taken bodily into heaven without having died. Sounds like
a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached as II
Corinthians 11:4 states. Recall from last month
in the newsletter article, How Do You Identify a
False Religion or a Cult? that if any teaching or
philosophy denies that Jesus Christ is 1) fully God,
2) fully man or 3) the ONLY way to be reconciled
to God, it is false. We already see that Islam
does not consider Jesus Christ to be fully God,
and it does not teach that Jesus is the way to be
reconciled to God. On both these counts, their
doctrine fails. Islam and Christianity are not talking about the same Jesus, and their followers do
not worship the same God!
Hodge and Patterson further explain the fallacy of Islam. Their doctrine teaches that everyone has sinned, yet mankind is not lost or
fallen, but weak and forgetful. Men and
women need not a Savior to redeem them. They
need a prophet to guide them. The path to heaven is paved by good works, not grace, by listening
to the final prophet Muhammad, not God our Savior. There is a whole list of prescribed works
(Christianity continued on page 6)

YOUTH RALLY AND CONVENTION COMING SOON!

The FORGE Youth Church will be heading to
Washington on October 24th for the next Sullivan
Section Youth Rally. It will be held at Life Stream
Church. The James River Leadership College will
be leading the entire service. Their ministry is
passionate about seeing teenagers encounter
God and having a great time in the process. The
rally starts at 6pm, but the doors will be open at
5pm so we will leave Rolla at 4pm. They will have
carpet-ball, foosball, air hockey, and concessions
available. The cost to go is $3 per student which
Pastor Jason will put towards the Rally offering
(No deadline. Pay when you get on the bus to
leave). The offering ensures that these rallies
can continue in the future. Students will also
need to bring additional cash for dinner that
night. Please see Pastor Jason if you have any
questions. This is open to all students in 8th-12th
grade.
Fall Youth Convention this year is on November 20 and 21 at Faith Church in Earth City. We
will leave Rolla at 5pm and head to Life Stream

Church (551 Lewis & Clark Dr. Washington, MO).

In order to save money and reduce overall student costs, we will be staying the night at Life
Stream Church. Students need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Male/female students will be
separated in the church but all students will be
sleeping on the floor. Showers will not be available during this trip. The registration cost is $55
per student and the deadline to sign up is 10/28.
We do not want finances to be the reason a student does not attend youth convention so please
see Pastor Jason if you need financial assistance.
We will help you! Students are encouraged to invite un-churched friends. The registration cost is
waived for these friends and they may attend for
free. Those students will just need to bring additional money for food while at the rally. The $55
registration costs will include lunch on Saturday
but students will need to bring additional money
for additional meals (Friday night Saturday
night). Please see Pastor Jason if you have any
questions.

(Kitchen continued from page 1)

and Kidcare and is to be used by kitchen workers only. This is really a safety issue because of the new
gas range.
With the preparation of the kitchen we realized a lot of the utensils, bowls and pans needed to
be replaced by commercial grade items so that they will last longer. We have created a WishList on
Amazon of the items needed in the kitchen. A church-wide Kitchen Shower and Open house is
planned for October 4th following the second service with a light lunch provided to let everyone who
would like to see the changes and get familiar with the new kitchen to get a chance to see it. This is
also the perfect time for those that would like to learn to use the new range and grill.
Some ways to donate to the shower are to either buy the item directly from Amazon.com or by
selecting an items envelope on the Kitchen Item Tree and donating however much you would like to
help purchase this item. Monetary donations for items can also be dropped off at the office. To purchase from Amazon.com, select Wish List from the top right of the page and select Find Wish List.
Then enter this temporary email used only for the Kitchen Shower: firstassemblyofgodrollakitchen@gmail.com.
Candace Collins, Kitchen Coordinator

HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

I will always remember the day that
changed my perception of what it meant to
host an international student. I didnt even
think in terms of hosting back then.
All I knew is that there was a student
who was married and brought his
pregnant wife from Ghana to be with
him. I acted in the sense of a need to
help a young woman integrate into a
new place, with cultural differences.
I had picked her up to take
her some places that she needed to
go. When we were done, I pulled up in
front of her house, and then planned
to go do some grocery shopping. She
asked where I was going and if she could come
with me.
She said, I want to go where you go.
How else will I know what this place is like?
I was surprised that she wanted to go
to the grocery
store with me.
I think I had expected
that
everything we
did
together
had to meet a
need or be entertaining. So,
we went to the
grocery
store
together, and in the months that followed, I became grandmother to a sweet little boy and
girl, and family to a couple from Ghana and
their two children. I didnt have to do anything
but include them.

I share this with you because I believe

there are many in our church that are called to
be a host family for a student. I am sure that
many who read this
will ask the question,
Is this for me, or for
my family? I understand that the internal
debate
will
begin. It happened
with me.
What will we
do together?
What will we
say to each other?
Do I know how to do this am I
equipped?
My life is not perfect. How can I do anything?
If you can ignore the mental debate,
and just say yes to a student, I am sure all of
the fears will cease. All you have to do is to be
you, and include your student in what you do
normally.
The things John and I have done with
students and their families have varied. We
have shopped together, cooked, made grape
juice and canned tomatoes. We have had dinner, watched movies and looked at the stars.
We have gone to writing conferences and
shared literary accomplishments. We have
tromped through the snow and walked along
the lakeside. We have been in caves and on
mountain tops with students. We have talked
at length about God and discussed philosophy,
theology, science, and have even talked about

SHARING YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE MOMENTS

cartoons. We have simply shared our lives.
Your life may be very different, but I trust that
what you have to share is the right thing for
one of our students.
With students, we have an equal understanding that schedules are going to be busy,
and that our time together might be regular or
it could be sporadic, but a text to say, I am
thinking of you, is worth much. It really does
not take much, and the benefit is greater than
the cost. John and I have family on every continent, and the
prayer support
of
students
and their extended families. Our lives
have
been
made rich by
so many students.
For
what little we
have
given,
our return has
been great.
I pray that something I have shared will
cause your door to open up and allow a student
from another country to come in to your home
and into your heart. We have several students
who are hoping to have a host family. Could
that be you? Is it possible that a student will
learn about our culture, our challenges and our
triumphs, and especially our Jesus, through
simply being included in your life? Would you
pray about hosting a student? They dont have
to live with you, but only have times where they

can go where you go.

For more information on connecting
with an international student contact one of the
following:
Carol Hudler 573-465-2733
Taylor Asher 573-259-2901
Deonte Thomas 678-386-6306
Or call the church office at 573-364-1266

LIVING CHRIS TMAS

TREE PRACTICE
The Heart of Christmas is a dynamic and
heart-felt expression for Christmas. A plethora of
classic carols, southern gospel ballads and contemporary songs are featured in this messagecentered musical. It is a much-needed reminder
that beneath the glitter, and beyond the tinsel,
the invitation is offered for each of us to rediscover the heart of Christmas. We will present
The Heart of Christmas in mid-December from
the Living Christmas Tree; these popular performances
generally
draw a standing-roomonly crowd!
Practices have
already begun, but
there is room for
more in the choir.
Practices are weekly,
on Sunday evenings
from 4 5:30pm.
Performances will be
on the evenings of December 11, 12, and 13.
Please contact Betty May at bmay18@gmail.com
if you have any questions.

UPCOMING MISSIONS TRIP TO MINDEN, LOUISIANA

On December 28, First Assembly will again
be taking a team down to the Minden Teen Challenge Center in Louisiana to continue our construction work on the Directors house and various jobs at the Challenge Center. Minden Teen
Challenge is a great ministry that works on the
front lines of drug and alcohol addiction and often involves young mothers trying to turn their
lives around. We are blessed to partner with
them as they change the course of so many
young ladys futures. We need able-bodied men
and women to sign up! Current projects we will
be working on include laying tile, painting, installing electrical outlets and lights, hanging
doors, plus many other small projects. We have
planned the trip at this time of the year for students and families to be able to possibly go, so
please consider joining us! We go to bless them,
but most often, we are the recipients a blessing. The cost will be $100 to cover meals and
travel. We will again plan to offer some scholar-

MISSIONS CONVENTION
& LFTL STEAKWAGON
At First Assembly of God, missions is at the
heart of so much that we do. Whether construction trips, sponsoring home & foreign missionaries, or benevolence needs, we have a heart for
missions. October 25 at 6 PM, First Assembly
would like to invite everyone for our Missions
Convention & Steakwagon Dinner in the Roberts
Family Life Center. Along with a wonderful meal,
you will hear from current sponsored missionaries, be informed of current missions activities,
and be blessed by our international choir in
song. You wont want to miss it!

ships to current college students if the cost of the

trip is a burden. Perhaps you cannot go, but
could afford to help a student go! Please let us
know if you would be interested in sponsoring a
student. Our deadline for the missions trip is December 6. But dont wait until then! Sign up now
at rolla-firstassembly.org/missions -tripregistration If you have any questions, contact
Kathi Garner at missions@rolla-firstassembly.org
or Sam at kcatsc@rolla-firstassembly.org.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS
TALENT SHOW PLANNED
Hello Parents! Christmas is rapidly approaching,
and we are getting prepared for our annual Children's performance. This year will be like no other,
as we will be having a variety show! This will be a
great opportunity for your K-7th graders to show
off their amazing talents in worship to the Lord
during this most special time of the year. We will
be holding a Parent Information Meeting on Sunday, October 4 in the overflow following services
that morning, so please plan on being there if
your child wants to be a part.
(Christianity continued from page 2)

Muslims must perform to avoid Allahs wrath.

Islam ultimately teaches a works based salvation.
Since obviously the doctrines of Islam are in opposition to the doctrines of Christianity, and the
person and work of Jesus Christ are greatly diminished in their view, whom do you suppose
was really behind the angelic revelation that
Muhammed received?
References: Bodie Hodge and Roger Patterson,
World Religions and Cults, Volume 1, 2015, pp
176-178.
Walter Martin, The Kingdom of the Cults, 2003,
pp. 446, 447.
Beverly Flori

PASTORS & STAFF

Chuck Whitmire
Lead Pastor

pastor_chuck@rolla-firstassembly.org

Karen Turner
Administrative Assistant
office@rolla-firstassembly.org

Ray Cook
Associate Pastor

Mark Berry

fireguy@rolla-firstassembly.org

Facility Manager

Brian Feller
Childrens Pastor

Pansy Bingham

pastorbrian@rolla-firstassembly.org

Business Administrator
pansy@rolla-firstassembly.org

Jason Gibson

Abby Swearingen

pastorjason@rolla-firstassembly.org

Media Assistant
media@rolla-firstassembly.org

Youth Pastor

Sam Parker

After School Ministries &

Missions Director

kcatsc@rolla-firstassembly.org

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FALL YOUTH TRIPS

Youth rally & Youth Convention

COMPARING CHRISTIANINTY & ISLAM

Worldview FAQs

HOSTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Hudlers experience

JAIRED AND TRACY HALL

Spotlight family