vercom - Rainbow church of Christ

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
Issue 37
Volume 46
“Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”
Let’s
overcome
T or F - I have, at some point in my life, return to a
Causes of Relapse
sinful behavior that I thought I had overcome.
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Stages of Relapse
Keys to Avoid Relapse
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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.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
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Sunday, November 2nd, Rainbow will be hosting the area wide youth
devotional and our guest speaker that night will be Kyle Butt.
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Sunday, November 16th, Chris and Ann Mikle will be hosting a teen
devotional at their home.
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Exposure Youth Camp will be December 27th-30th.
It’s that time of year again! Our Trunk or Treat will be here (October 31st) before we know it. As always, your donation
of candy is what makes this community outreach event possible. Let’s be bringing in those sweet treats. The candy
donation box is in the main hallway. If for would prefer to make a financial contribution we will go purchase the candy
for you. There are also several sign up sheets for various needs for Trunk or Treat in the main hallway. Thanks so much
for your continued help in this endeavor. If you have any questions see Chris Mikle.
Tonight, Sunday, October 26th, the McCarver Visitation Team will be meeting at the home of
Blake & Rebekah Jones following our evening worship service.
The next iDisciplettes devotional will be Saturday, November 1st.
Suzi Morgan will be hosting, if you have any questions see Kelli
East.
BIBLE STUDY
99
McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS
11
SUNDAY MORNING
269
HISPANIC SERVICE
n/a
SUNDAY EVENING
123
MIDWEEK STUDY
131
LOCAL BAPTISMS
16
OTHER RESPONSES
40
HISPANIC BAPTISMS
-
HISPANIC RESPONSES
-
WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS
119
ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS
69
CONTRIBUTION
Come join us on Saturday, November 8th as
we honor our Veterans with a free breakfast.
The breakfast will begin at 9:00a.m. If you
have any questions, see Chris Mikle.
rainbowchurchofchrist.org
facebook.com/rainbowcofc
@rainbowcofc & @rcocym
youtube.com/rainbowcofc
This past Sunday five precious souls responded to the Lord’s invitation. Sunday morning, Kristi James,
Jenifer Quinn, Kristi Mikle, and Kelli East all came forward requesting our prayers for different
things. Kristi James (the grand-daughter of the late Marshall and Hassie Moon) came forward
expressing her desire to come home. We rejoice with Kristi’s decision and we welcome her home!
Jennifer said that she was ready to finally let go and let God have control of her life. Kristi Mikle came
forward expressing her desire to be a better mother to her children. Kelli East said that she had been
hanging on to some bitterness and other negative feelings. On Sunday evening, Pam Love, came
forward and simply stated that she just wants to make sure that she is truly following Jesus.
Five amazing Christian women! We are so blessed to have them all as a part of our family here at
Rainbow. They are a tremendous example to all of us. May we lift them up in prayer and encourage
them in anyway that we can while learning from their example of humility and obedience to our Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Kristi
James
Jenifer
Quinn
Kelli
East
Kristi
Mikle
You can still register to go to Exposure, but the cost is now $90. If your child hasn’t signed up to go,
please encourage them to do so. They won’t regret it. The deadline is November 30th.
Remember, if your child signed up before last Sunday, they are now registered and the cost it still
only $80 for them. You have until the day we leave to pay for the trip. If you have any questions, see
Dave Lasseter.
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
October, John Bowling is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256-328-4727 (James 5:14)
October
Servants for Oct 26th
Serve the Family
Doyle McCarver/Steve Lorren
Jeff Birchmore/Tony Cleveland
Chris Mikle/Craig King
Ben Akins/Mark Westcott
Ushers
Mike Simmons/Tim Barbaree
Communion Preparation
Don Dover
Lock Up the Building
Larry Naler
Opening Prayer:
A.M.
Ken Overbey
P.M.
Mike Wallen
Micah Blisard
Scripture Reading:
Mike Bowdoin
Preside Lord’s Supper:
Closing Prayer:
A.M.
Joel Cleveland
P.M.
Selton Long
Greeters: Milton & Charlotte McArthur
Communion Cup Pick Up: Adam Brown
McGuffey’s Group
#2
Mark Westcott
Greater Things
Tony Cleveland
Milton McArthur
Betty Hale
Kathy Overbey
Pam Thompson
Janet East
Joyce Flynn
Eric Sheer
19
30
14
2
39
1
2
6
3
Total: 116
Deacons
Elders
Mike Bowdoin
256-282-2650
Jeff Birchmore
256-547-3718
John Bowling
256-328-4727
David Wallace
256-390-2273
John Wallace
256-442-5887
Tony Cleveland
256-538-5295
Prison Ministry
Charles Clifton
256-549-1422
Involvement
Steve Lorren
256-442-8192
Building & Grounds
Doyle McCarver
256-390-0770
New Member/Visitation
Chris Mikle
256-413-1038
Outreach Ministry
Tim Parker
256-490-2053
Fellowships
Mark Westcott
256-441-0667
Benevolence
Memories
30 Years Ago: Something really great happened!
10 years Ago: Trunk or Treat began!
Birthdays
Anniversaries
October 31—Scott Morris
October 31—PJ Duncan
October 25—Congratulations to Madison &
Trevor!
Prayer Requests
Colton Thompson had two surgeries in the past week and is very sick.
Malbert Murphree is in rehab and is in need of prayers.
Della McCarver had surgery on her neck this past Thursday.
Gary Quarles had hernia surgery last week.
Kathy Henderson, the daughter of Jean Bowling, is in the hospital and
needs prayers.
Arthel Higginbotham is now at home recovering from a mastectomy.
Roy Helms is now at home recovering.
Rick Cranford has a spot on his lungs and is having tests done.
Don Dover had surgery on his eyelids this past Thursday.
Marilyn Gentry had a heart attack last Sunday and she is now at
Gadsden Rehab.
Herman McDonald had surgery and is now home recovering.
Fred Colvett (father of Nancy Wallace) has shingles
Nathan Geer received the results of the CT scan and will be having
surgery at the Emery Hospital in Atlanta.
Marry Williams (friend of Carrie Wallen) recently learned that her
cancer has returned and spread to her lungs
Selena du Toit (sister of Joyce Flynn) had a heart attack
Barbara Watkins (sister of Joyce Kennedy) is having health problems
Sheri Scott had a heart attack and is now home recovering
Judy Eaton had knee surgery and is now recovering at home
Roger Jackson (Nephew of Verlie Jackson) is very ill and in the ICU in
Michigan.
Sherry Cardwell (Sister of Marilyn Gentry) has been diagnosed with breast
cancer.
Alan Gentry continues to recover from his surgery
Kristi Nguyen (great niece 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.
Jerry Mikle (Chris Mikle’s uncle) has begun chemotherapy
Barry Dunston (son of June & Jim McKleroy) is undergoing chemotherapy
Elizabeth Khan (mother of Susan Wallace & Rita Phillips) has dementia
Roger Dale (brother of Jane Cleveland) has started chemotherapy
Obera Adams (friend of Susan Wallace & Rita Phillips) is in need of
prayer
Betty Sizemore (friend of Kerrie Bradley) has broken ribs
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, Natalie Garner, Connie
Barabalce, Jill Gardner, Paul Colbert, Jason & Arthel Higginbotham, Nellie Ruth Teal, Brenda Lorren,, Kesha Waldron, Joyce Gilmore, Alton & Eloise Miller, Bill Cooley, Betty
Yancey, Bob Kennedy, Stan & Lisa Cook, Reba Smith, Jordan Rode, Wanda Logan, Yolanda White, Vangi Baker, Rita Bowdoin, Joseph Brown, Bill Brothers, Ollie Clanton,
Asher Collins, Weslie Flynn