July 20th, 2014 “Where strangers become friends, and friends

Issue
26
Volume 46
2201 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: 256-547-3731
rainbowchurchofchrist.org
Times of Service:
Sunday
Bible Class:
9:30 am
Morning Worship: 10:30 am
Hispanic Service: 3:00 pm
Evening Worship: 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 pm
July 20th, 2014
“Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”
T or F - We will be happier when we recognize our
absolute need for God (Matthew 5:3; Proverbs
3:5)
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, August 2nd
we will be having a parenting seminar that
morning from 9 a.m. until noon.. Anyone and
everyone interested in parenting is invited and
encouraged to attend.
Be inviting your friends and family to come be a
part of this informative morning as well.
Blake Jones
Norman Flynn
Dave Lasseter
Jessica Lasseter
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Minister
Associate Minister
Youth Minister
Secretary
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T or F - We will be happier when we recognize our
need to mourn our sin (Matthew 5:4; II Peter 3:9)
T or F -We will be happier when we are meek
(Matthew 5:5; Genesis 13:9; Psalm 37:11)
T or F We will be happier when we hunger for
righteousness (Matthew 5:6)
We will be happier when we show ___________
(Matthew 5:7; Exodus 34:6; Matthew 18:22-35)
T or F - Forgiveness and mercy are the same thing
We will be happier when we are
________________ (Matthew 5:8)
256.504.5080
256.413.1688
256.393.6405
256.547.3731
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Pew Packers will be meeting tonight following our evening worship service.
This is always a great time of singing, learning, and laughing for the children of
our congregation.
This Saturday, July 26th we will be having our annual absolutely FREE carwash and
pancake breakfast. This yearly event always proves to be a wonderful opportunity
to serve the community while giving them the opportunity to get to know us better
and enroll in our Bible correspondence course.
Sunday, July 27th, following our evening worship service everyone whose last name begins
with the letter P, Q, R, or S is invited over to Blake and Rebekah Jones’ house for dinner. The
evening is more about fellowship than food and if you can come, they would be honored by your
presence. But if you can’t make it, they completely understand. Directions to the Jones’ are on
the bookcase outside of the church office.
On Saturday, August 2nd, we will be having a parenting
seminar (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) in the fellowship hall. We
are excited to announce this week that Don and
Rosemary Snodgrass will be with us conducting this
seminar. They will be discussing: What Is Parenting?
Myths About Parenting, Communication & Parenting
Styles, Parenting Roles in Traditional and Non-Traditional Families, and Discipline and Conflict
Management In the Family. You won’t want to miss this informative and encouraging morning!
Don and Rosemary Snodgrass have been married for over 33 years. They have raised three
children, Mary Beth, Luke, and Adam. They have three beautiful granddaughters and are expecting
their fourth granddaughter in October. Don works as an environmental engineer and supervisor for TVA and has served as
an elder for the Sherrod Avenue church of Christ in Florence, AL for over 18 years. He is currently working on a Masters in
Ministry degree from Heritage Christian University. Rosemary received her Masters and Doctorate degrees in counseling
from the University of Alabama. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and serves as the Director for the Alpha Center,
which provides family counseling. Rosemary is also a professor at Heritage Christian University, teaching psychology and
counseling courses.
BIBLE STUDY
McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS
28
SUNDAY MORNING
252
HISPANIC SERVICE
n/a
SUNDAY EVENING
140
MIDWEEK STUDY
121
LOCAL BAPTISMS
12
OTHER RESPONSES
21
HISPANIC BAPTISMS
-
HISPANIC RESPONSES
-
WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS
108
ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS
47
CONTRIBUTION
5948
Larry Naler is collecting donations for
the Atchley family (neighbor of Rita
Phillips) with the loss of their 9 yearold son, Callister, and home in a tragic
fire last month. The family is in need
of help and anything you can do
would be a huge help. We ask that
you continue to
keep Jennifer
Bates and the
Atchley family
in your prayers.
Thank you for
your help.
We rejoice at the news of 15 men being baptized this past Wednesday by Mike Bowdoin and Tony Cleveland
at the county jail! Rainbow, we need to be very thankful for the men and women of our congregation who
are involved with the World Bible School and Prison Ministries. This year alone, 108 souls have been
baptized into Christ through these ministries! That is incredible! If you are looking to be involved in
something here at Rainbow, we encourage you to check out these wonderful works!
This past Thursday, Myself and Jessica took some of our young people to the Georgia Aquarium in
Atlanta. We had a wonderful time and got to see some of God’s amazing creations (including LARGE
creations like the Beluga Whale and Whale Shark!). We also had lunch at The Varsity, the largest drive-in
fast food restaurant in the world! It was wonderful to see and learn about all the different species of fish
and sea animals, but I believe the best part was just getting to spend time with our young people. We
look forward to the next time we get to spend a day together like this! -Dave
Those who went with us: William Birchmore, Clay Mikle, Trey Brinkley, Shelby Sanders, Sarah Cook,
Chloe Cook, Stephanie Spitz-Keener, Christian Hammett, Hannah Edmonson, Dallas Dean, Luke Contris
(Dave’s Nephew), Joseph Wallace, and Jarret Kinder (friend of Joseph).
We recently shared 1000 pictures from the Greater Things
Campaign on our facebook page! If you haven’t had the
opportunity to go and look at
them, take a few minutes to
go and check them out!
Make sure you give our page
a “like” while you are at it!
Each month our Elders take a turn sharing the responsibility of “Elder of the Month”. During that month,
that Elder is the contact person for our flock for any needs that they might have. During the month of July,
David Wallace is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256-390-2273 (James 5:14)
This Week’s Servants
July
Serve the Family
P.J. Duncan/Tim Barnard
Brandon Hollis/David Scott
Zack Buckner/Mike Simmons
Joel Cleveland/Donnie Keener
Ushers
Don Dover/Glen Amberson
Communion Preparation
John Lengyel
Lock Up the Building
Chris Meekle
A.M.
Jim McKelroy
P.M.
Ken Overbey
Joseph Wallace
Scripture Reading:
John Wallace
Preside Lord’s Supper:
Closing Prayer:
A.M.
Steve Lorren
P.M.
Robert Edmonson
Greeters: John & Judy McCullars
Communion Cup Pick Up: Wallen Family
McGuffey’s Group
Elders
Greater Things
July 20th
Opening Prayer:
#4
World Bible School
John Bowling
16
Kathy Overbey
81
Milton McArthur
21
Ann Mikle
5
Cade Cleveland
2
Tony Cleveland
6
Gene Brown
1
Kelli East
7
Janet East
6
Craig King
3
Joyce Flynn
24
Janice Dean
3
Total: 175
Deacons
Mike Bowdoin
282-2650
John Bowling
328-4727
Norman Flynn
413-1688
David Wallace
390-2273
John Wallace
442-5887
Memories
5 Years Ago—Sam
Wallen’s All-Star team won
the state title.
10 Years Ago—Ashley
(Keener) Jones and
Lindsey Hamrick were
baptized!
15 Years Ago—Our young
people were returning from
Horizons at Freed
Hardeman University.
Birthdays
July 20th—Doyle McCarver
July 23rd—Toni Sims
July 23rd—Sandra Lasseter
July 24th—Jeremy Lorren
July 26th—Tracy Edmonson
July 26th—Nik Amberson
Happy Birthday!
Jeff Birchmore
547-3718
Tony Cleveland
538-5295
Prison Ministry
Charles Clifton
549-1422
Involvement
Steve Lorren
442-8192
Building & Grounds
Doyle McCarver 390-0770
New Member/Visitation
Chris Mikle
413-1038
Community Outreach
Tim Parker
490-2053
Fellowships
Mark Westcott
441-0667
iDisciple Ministry
Remembering in Prayer
David Jones has a hernia and is having a consultation with a surgeon on the 30th.
Kenneth Phillips (Brother in law of Rita Phillips) has cancer and is not doing well.
Sherry Cardwell (Sister of Marilyn Gentry) has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Alan Gentry received his pathology report. It was determined he had cancer but it was all
removed. He will require no follow up treatments.
Jan Helms is recovering from shoulder surgery
Bonny Gibbs (friend of Joyce Kennedy) is very ill and in ICU
Kristi Nguyen (great neice of Nola Hampton) is very sick
Jule Loranger (mother of Jason Keener) has a mass on her lung.
Delle Turner (sister of Margaret Myer) has begun chemotherapy
Glenda Fitz is undergoing chemotherapy
Anna Udaka had a mass removed from her abdomen recently
Naomi Stevens (aunt of Cindy King) needs our prayers
Bobby Little, Jr. (son of Flo Little) has been diagnosed with cancer
Nathan Geer was diagnosed with stage three cancer and had surgery and has now begun
chemotherapy
Jerry Mikle (uncle of Chris Mikle) had surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his
stomach
Tonya Reid (friend of Mikle family) had surgery
Weslie Flynn (great granddaughter of Norman & Joyce) is suffering with acid reflux
Barry Dunston (son of June & Jim McKleroy) was diagnosed with cancer
Atchely Family (friend of Susan Wallace) lost their 9 year old son in a house fire
Elizabeth Khan (mother of Susan Wallace & Rita Phillips) has dementia
April Estes (friend of Chris Mikle) is undergoing chemotherapy
Roger Dale (brother of Jane Cleveland) has started chemotherapy
Please Continue to Remember These Also:
Helen Cloud, Dewey & Janet East, Roy Helms, Butch Jones, Wilson Jones, Lilly Messenger, Malburt Murphree, Susan Mullins,
Kim Naler, Ron Patterson, Gordon Smith, Pam Thompson, Shanna Barnard, Austin Elliott, Bill Brothers, Betty Jones, Beulah
Sylvis, Louise Butler, Mack Scoggin, Sarah Foote, Mary Williams, Tina Quarrels, Don Dover, Karen Cook, Jennifer Davis,
Patricia Campbell, Susan Mullinax, Sue Birchmore, Harriet Wade, Doug Brown, Betty Hale, Cheryl Owens, Stan Cook, Natalie
Garner, Connie Barabalce, Jill Gardner, Paul Colbert, Jason & Arthel Higginbotham, Nellie Ruth Teal, Brenda Lorren,, Kesha
Waldron, Joyce Gilmore, Melva Noble, Alton & Eloise Miller, Bill Cooley, Betty Yancey, Bob Kennedy, Rita Bowdoin, Stan & Lisa
Cook, Reba Smith, Jordan Rode, Wanda Logan, Yolanda White, Vangi Baker, Rita Bowdoin, Joseph Brown, Bill Brothers
If we have inadvertently left anyone off, we are truly sorry.