JULY 3rd, 2016 - Rainbow church of Christ

2201 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: 256-547-3731
rainbowchurchofchrist.org
Times of Service:
Sunday
Morning Worship
7:30 am
Bible Class
9:30 am
Morning Worship: 10:30 am
Evening Worship:
5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 pm
Issue
26
Volume 48
JULY 3rd, 2016
Blake Jones
Dave Lasseter
Jessica Lasseter
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Minister
Youth Minister
Secretary
“Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”
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256.504.5080
256.393.6405
256.547.3731
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blakesemailaddress@yahoo.com
lasseter.dave@gmail.com
j.lasseter@comcast.net
Our leadership will be meeting, Sunday, July 3rd, Our elders will be meeting at 2 p.m., our deacons will be
meeting at 3 p.m., and then they will meet collectively at 3:30 p.m. We are so thankful for all of the men who
serve this congregation so diligently in these important roles of leadership.
The Wallace visitation team will be meeting TONIGHT, Sunday, July 3rd, following our evening worship service in the fellowship hall. If you are not currently a part of one of our visitation teams, we
encourage you to get involved with one. You’ll be glad you did.
The teenagers that are registered to go to camp this year, will be leaving right after
AM worship TODAY, July 3rd! Please be packed and ready to go! We are looking
forward to this trip! Let’s keep all of our campers in our prayers this week as they
travel to Henderson, TN and that they are continually growing closer to God.
On Saturday, July 9th, there will be a workshop for everyone who is interested in
sharing the gospel of Christ. The workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m., break for
lunch, and then the teams will go door-knocking that afternoon to put into
practice what they have learned. If you are interested in going with us, whether
it be to sharer the gospel or be a silent partner, or maybe you’re just curious
what we are doing...we want you to be at this workshop.
On Sunday, July 10th following our evening worship service, the Greatest Thing planning
committee needs to meet with all the subcommittee heads in the teen room. This will be
our last opportunity to meet collectively before the campaign, so it is very important that
all be in attendance for this meeting. Thanks You.
On Sunday, July 31st, following our evening worship service we will be having
a Back to School Blast at the home of Craig & Cindy King. This fun-filled evening is for the entire congregation to celebrate with our children as they end
their summer break and prepare to begin a new school year.
Friday, August 5th, we will be hosting out
annual gospel singing. This is always a
wonderful night of singing praises to our
God and fellowship with one another. Mark
your calendars and make your plans on
being at this great event!
LAWN CARE
CREW
There is a new and revised involvement form for all
members. The elders would like for each member to
complete one of the forms and return it to John Wallace
at your earliest convenience.
rainbowchurchofchrist.org
BIBLE STUDY
98
SUNDAY MORNING
McGUFFY’S CLASS
21
SUNDAY EVENING
232 MIDWEEK STUDY
LOCAL BAPTISMS
youtube.com/rainbowcofc
@rainbowcofc
facebook.com/rainbowcofc
12
OTHER RESPONSES
13
ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS
WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS
21
CONTRIBUTION
38
7223
“...if there is anything worthy of praise,
let your mind dwell on these things”
We rejoiced this past Sunday, July 26th, as Shelby Allen was baptized
into Christ! Shelby is the oldest daughter of Justine Allen who obeyed
the gospel just a few months ago. It is so exciting to see a young family
who desires to serve the Lord! We know that Shelby’s mom and sisters
are so proud of her, as we all are. We rejoice with Shelby and let’s
continue to pray for her as she begins her journey with the Lord.
This year’s VBS has all the makings to be the best one ever! We have a stellar
line up of teachers and other volunteers who are standing on ready to take the children on a voyage through God’s word to help them understand who Jesus is. What
a tremendous opportunity to teach kids about Jesus! There will be singing, crafts,
refreshments, and outstanding Bible classes for the children.
To our children….there will be a special prize for the one who brings the most
visitors during the week! We know you will want that prize! So be inviting all your
friends to come with you to VBS, any and every day they can.
News and Needs
We are excited to let you know that the quartet from Faulkner University, CORNERSTONE,
will be performing for us following our worship service on Thursday, July 21st. They were with
us during our last campaign and did such an awesome job we were thrilled that we were able
to schedule them again this year. That is the same night that Dale Jenkins will be preaching
for us, so we know it’ll be a great night that you and our visitors won’t want to miss.
Every area of our work has come together so beautifully so far, but we do have one area we
need some help. Providing transportation for those who need it by driving our van during the morning for VBS
and/or at night for our worship services. If you could help with this, it would be greatly appreciated. Just see Doyle
McCarver and let him know. Thanks again!
Just 300 Yards...
T or F - From the very beginning it has been God’s plan for mankind to choose the path that leads back to Him (Isaiah 53:6;
John 1:6-9; John 14:6; II Corinthians 5:18)
Can We Witness the Gospel Change Lives Today?
YES! If we _____________ (Acts 1:12-14)
YES! If we _____________ (Acts 2:45-47)
YES! If we _____________ (Acts 20:22-24)
We look forward to seeing you tonight at 5 pm
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
June, John Wallace is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256–393 –0194 (James 5:14)
July
Servants for July 3rd
Serve the Family
Adam Brown / Mike Simmons
Jason Keener / Bobby Lasseter
PJ Duncan / Bruce Phillips
David Scott / Kelvin Ferguson
Ushers
Ben Akins / Jeff McGlaughn
Communion Preparation
John Lengyel
Opening Prayer:
John 14:6
P.M. Scripture
Matthew 5:14-16
Janet East
Linda Morris
Betty Hale
Craig King
Kathy Overbey
WBS
Agape Bible Studies
Know Your Bible
Greater Things
Total: 131
P.M
Scripture Reading:
Preside Lord’s Supper:
Closing Prayer:
A.M.
P.M.
Greeters:
Lock Up the Building
Steve Lorren
A.M. Scripture
A.M.
2
11
7
4
19
45
6
36
1
Communion Cup Pick Up:
McGuffey’s Group
#2
Mark Westcott
Deacons
Elders
Mike Bowdoin
256-282-2650
John Bowling
256-328-4727
Doyle McCarver
256-390-0770
Chris Mikle
256-393-0668
David Wallace
256-390-2273
John Wallace
256-393-0194
Jeff Birchmore
256-547-3718
Elderly Care
Tony Cleveland
256-538-5295
Prison Ministry
Charles Clifton
256-549-1422
Involvement/Security
Craig King
256-390-0440
Missions/Finance
Steve Lorren
256-442-8192
Building & Grounds
Milton McArthur
256-490-1039
After Care
Tim Parker
256-490-2053
Fellowships
Mark Westcott
256-441-0667
Benevolence
Anniversaries
Birthdays
July 4—Cindy King
July 5—Gracyn Clifton
July 5—Rachel Kidd
July—Anthony Dalesandro
July 7—Pamela Boyd
July 7—Chris Lengyel
Prayer Requests
Marylin Gentry is at Gadsden Regional after
having a stroke this past Thursday.
Dannie Lackey is at Gadsden Regional having
tests done.
Brenda Windham received good news from the
tests and will resume treatments!
Sherold Bordenave had surgery earlier this week.
Mike Kearney, brother of Pam Boyd, is in the
hospital following an unsuccessful surgery,
Brodie Jacobs, grandson of Gregg & Sandy Phillips,
has a rare bone disorder and is being sent to John
Hopkins Hospital.
Amy Harper’s sister, Lorie, is recovering from
quadruple bypass surgery.
Joey Wheat, father of Tina Parker, had surgery on
his right carotid artery Wednesday.
LaDon Dewrell, friend of Colin and Brenda
Windham, has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
Pat Morgan had hip replacement surgery and is in
rehab.
Dylan Edmondson, grandson of Myra Turner’s
friend, was in a car accident and is in a coma.
Merry Cook, friend of Rita Phillips, has a serious
blood infection that stems from her pacemaker.
Barry Dunstan, son of June MckLeroy, was told
that no cancer was found. Another appointment is
scheduled in a few weeks.
Calvin Colbert (father of Jennifer Quinn) will be
having some procedures at the end of the month
Brenda Amberson, sister of Cheryl Amberson, is
recovering from surgery to remove an ulcer.
Gayle Bellew requests prayers.
Doyle McCarver’s mother is recovering from heart
surgery.
Charles Boswell, the father of Della McCarver, is
sick with a rare disease.
EC Murphree’s sister is very sick and not doing
well.
Dewey East is home recovering from surgery to
Paul Baker
Brenda Windham
Lisa Cook
Arthel Higginbotham
Lana Calvert
Dave Hustin
Seretha Watts
Glenda Fitz
LaDon Dewrell
Roger Dale
Jimmie Masters
Maureen Staudt
Wade Richey
Jan Whisenant
Please Continue to Remember These Also:
Helen Cloud, Butch Jones, Kim Naler, Ron Patterson, Gordon Smith, Betty Jones, Beulah Sylvis, Louise Butler, Natalie Garner, Libby McClendon
Connie Barabalce, Jill Gardner, Paul Colbert, Nellie Ruth Teal, Alton & Eloise Miller, Bill Cooley, Betty Yancey, Bob Kennedy, Lila Buchholtz
Vangi Baker, Rita Bowdoin, Joseph Brown, Brittany Womack, Marilyn Gentry, Roy Helms, Suzi Morgan
Thompson Wagner
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.