Tonight, our evening service will be focused on encouraging our

Issue
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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
August 3rd, 2014
“Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”
Tonight, our evening service will be focused on encouraging our young people
to continue to let their “lights shine” as they head back into school! We love our
young people and know that school can be a challenging time of life, so let’s all
make sure we do all we can to encourage them! Afterwards, we will have a time
of fellowship and fun for ALL of our youth. So make plans to have your children
here that evening to be a part of the fun!
“
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your
good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven“ Matthew 5:16
Blake Jones
Norman Flynn
Dave Lasseter
Jessica Lasseter
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Minister
Associate Minister
Youth Minister
Secretary
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256.504.5080
256.413.1688
256.393.6405
256.547.3731
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blakesemailaddress@yahoo.com
lasseter.dave@gmail.com
j.lasseter@comcast.net
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.
Don’t forget to make plans for you and your children to be here
tonight! Our service will be meant to encourage our young
people to continue to let their “lights shine” as they head back
to school! There will be a time of fellowship and fun afterwards!
The McCarver visitation team will be meeting, Sunday, August 17th, following
our evening worship service at the home of Doyle and Della McCarver. If you are
not currently a part of a visitation team we would love for you to come join us!
On Wednesday, August 20th, our iDisciple Ministry will host a free
spaghetti dinner for the community. The dinner will be held before our
Bible study that evening. The iDisciples are looking for help with this
event. Volunteers will be needed to help cook and to visit with our guests
that evening. If you would like to make a donation to help with
purchasing all that is needed, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
GOSPEL SINGING
On Friday, September 19th, Rainbow will be hosting it’s annual Gospel Singing from 7:00-9:00 pm. Elbert Lewis
from Alder Springs will be our emcee for the evening. Make plans to be here and support this joyous time of
singing praises to our Father! There will be refreshments served afterwards. More information coming soon.
BIBLE STUDY
119
McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS
20
SUNDAY MORNING
254
HISPANIC SERVICE
n/a
SUNDAY EVENING
142
MIDWEEK STUDY
103
LOCAL BAPTISMS
12
OTHER RESPONSES
21
HISPANIC BAPTISMS
-
HISPANIC RESPONSES
-
WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS
108
ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS
47
CONTRIBUTION
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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.
This year’s Annual Absolutely FREE Carwash and
Breakfast was a huge success! A large amount of you
guys came out and supported this wonderful event and
helped in its success. We washed a total of 54 cars and
enrolled 22 of our visitors into our World Bible School
program. That’s awesome! It truly is wonderful to have
opportunities like this to reach out into our community.
Thank you for your continued support in out efforts here
at Rainbow!
The World Bible School office in Zimbabwe is in desperate need of a photo-copier! The ones they have been
using are no longer working. They use these machines to make copies of the lessons they send out. Without a
copier, it really slows down their progress and ability to send out lessons to waiting students. The team in
Zimbabwe really needs our help.
Some money has already been raised for a new copier for their office, but more funds are needed.
They are trying to reach $2000 to purchase what they need. If there is any way you can help, please
see Milton McArthur or come by the church office. Thanks!
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The 2nd quarter financial report is now available. If you would like a copy, you can find them on the
bookcase outside the church office.
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
August, John Wallace is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256-442-5887 (James 5:14)
This Week’s Servants
August
Serve the Family
Glen Amberson/Tim Barbaree
Dax McDonald/Bruce Phillips
Tim Parker/Bobby Lasseter
John McCullars/Robert
Edmonson
Ushers
Brandon Hollis/David Scott
Norman Flynn
P.M.
Tim Barbaree
Coby Cleveland
Selton Long
Preside Lord’s Supper:
Closing Prayer:
A.M.
Wilson Jones
P.M.
Roy Harris
Greeters: Tony & Jane Cleveland
Communion Cup Pick Up: McArthur Family
McGuffey’s Group
Elders
A.M.
Scripture Reading:
Communion Preparation
Don Dover
Lock Up the Building
Markus Westcott
Greater Things
August 3rd
Opening Prayer:
#2
World Bible School
Mark Westcott
3
Carwash
14
Kathy Overbey
15
Milton McArthur
10
Ann Mikle
2
Tony/Jane Cleveland
26
Gene Brown
15
Janet East
4
Craig King
1
Joyce Flynn
16
Pam Thompson
5
Eric Scher
1
Total: 112
Deacons
Mike Bowdoin
282-2650
John Bowling
328-4727
Norman Flynn
413-1688
David Wallace
390-2273
John Wallace
442-5887
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
Memories
10 years ago—A mission
team consisting of Blake &
Rebekah Jones, Ray Cox,
Dave Lasseter, Caley (King)
Newberry, and Daniel
Cameron were preparing to
leave for Zimbabwe.
15 years ago—Chris Mikle
was 15 years younger.
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Sue Honeycutt—3rd
Jason Higginbotham—3rd
Korie Cranford—5th
Rhonda Buckner—7th
Sybil Brown—7th
Jared King—9th
Nola Hampton—9th
Anniversaries
Chris & Ann Mikle—August 5th
John & Nancy Wallace—6th
Bernie & Edna Cranford—8th
David Jones will be having hernia surgery on August 18th.
Roy Harris had knee surgery on Thursday and is now recovering.
Gene Brown is in the hospital with pneumonia, water on the lungs, and a broken rib.
Mike Bowdoin had a heart catheterization and found blockage. Will meet with a doctor
soon to determine what to do next.
Roger Jackson (Nephew of Verlie Jackson) is very ill and in the ICU in Michigan.
Rita Phillips & Family with the passing of her brother in law, Kenneth Phillips.
Ollie Clanton received results back from a test and is in need of our prayers.
Jule Loranger (mother of Jason Keener) returned to the doctor and there was no mass
left on lung!
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
Kristi Nguyen (great neice of Nola Hampton) is very sick
Delle Turner (sister of Margaret Myer) has begun chemotherapy
Glenda Fitz is undergoing chemotherapy
Anna Udaka was diagnosed with Cancer that has a 85% cure rate.
Nathan Geer was diagnosed with stage three cancer and had surgery and has now begun chemotherapy
Jerry Mikle (Chris Mikle’s uncle) had surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his stomach
Weslie Flynn (great granddaughter of Norman & Joyce) is suffering with acid reflux
Barry Dunston (son of June & Jim McKleroy) is undergoing chemotherapy
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.
Please forgive the oversight and let us know so that we can make the additions next week