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Order of Worship Welcome - Tim Shoemaker # 982 We Shall Assemble -Highest Place- # 685 The Lord is in His Holy Temple Prayer - Gerald Wilson # 452 Night with Ebon Pinion Lord’s Supper/Offering Charles Collins # 93 Christ for the World We Sing # 340 Into Our Hands # 800 Zion’s Call Scripture - Robin Kincaid Sermon # 255 I Am Resolved Announcements Shepherd’s Prayer Nursery Attendant AM Ryan & Elizabeth Cobb PM Brasher Family DOM for July Cobb, Collins, Cosby Baptismal Garments for July Rhonda Hodges Bus Drivers for June- 7/ 12 Steve Maynard / 7/19 Don Young July 12, 2015 Greeters 7/ 19/15 8:45 - 9:05 9:45 - 10:05 Office Ryan & Elizabeth Cobb Office John & Freida Gallagher Room 113 Bobby & Amy Gunn Room113 Judy Barnett / Patsy Lentz Room108 Ron Ellis / Lon Thomas Room 108 Etta Montgomery/ Grace Dowling 12:45-1:05 Office Roy & Susan Hayes Room 113 James & Lynn Morris Room 108 Kerry & Dawn Tanner TRUTH FOR TODAY WORLD MISSION SCHOOL INTO ALL THE WORLD FOR THE REST OF TIME Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee. Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee. Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee. Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee. He He He He holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis- holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis- holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis- holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis- try degrees. try degrees. try degrees. try degrees. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas. Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas. Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas. Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas. He has preached in more He has preached in more He has preached in more He has preached in more than 850 gospel meetings in thirty than 850 gospel meetings in thirty than 850 gospel meetings in thirty than 850 gospel meetings in thirty- - -five states of the USA, London, five states of the USA, London, five states of the USA, London, five states of the USA, London, England, Singapore, and Ukraine. England, Singapore, and Ukraine. England, Singapore, and Ukraine. England, Singapore, and Ukraine. Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer- Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer- Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer- Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer- sity. sity. sity. sity. He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, Psalms Psalms Psalms Psalms 1 1 1— —50 50 50 50 and and and and Psalms 51 Psalms 51 Psalms 51 Psalms 51— —89, as well as several books, including: 89, as well as several books, including: 89, as well as several books, including: 89, as well as several books, including: What What What What Is "the Church?", Is "the Church?", Is "the Church?", Is "the Church?", God's Design for "the Church", God's Design for "the Church", God's Design for "the Church", God's Design for "the Church", "The Church": The "The Church": The "The Church": The "The Church": The People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," and and and and Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord. Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord. Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord. Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord. Since 1981, Eddie has edited and published Since 1981, Eddie has edited and published Since 1981, Eddie has edited and published Since 1981, Eddie has edited and published Truth for Today, a Truth for Today, a Truth for Today, a Truth for Today, a monthly publication for preachers and teachers. monthly publication for preachers and teachers. monthly publication for preachers and teachers. monthly publication for preachers and teachers. In 1990, with In 1990, with In 1990, with In 1990, with World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher School. School. School. School. Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls to Christ. to Christ. to Christ. to Christ. He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a non non non non- - -profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in 150 nations of the world. 150 nations of the world. 150 nations of the world. 150 nations of the world. Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five grandchildren. grandchildren. grandchildren. grandchildren. July 2, 2015 I am writing to tell you about the BIG online school that will go live September 1. This is perhaps the largest effort that the churches of Christ have attempted because of the capa- bilities of Internet. It will reach into every part of the world with an opportunity for people to study through the Bible (in depth). These expository studies are very thorough and are almost on par with a college class. I wanted to ask you to put this school into place as part of your local work. In other words, it would be another class in your Bible class program. The school will provide classes that are conducted in the home on the Internet throughout the year. You will need to appoint a dean who will organize it and bring the students together for problem solving and fellow- ship. Brethren, this is a worldwide effort and it will require all of us to do it right. The start up will be a big hill to climb. I am asking you to stand with us by putting one of these schools into place as part of your local work. In fact, I am pleading for you to help us. Please give this serious thought! I want you to be informed about our progress in bringing the school on-line and about what you need to do to make sure that you will be ready for it. Please read through the Newslet- ter, the letter from David Riley, and the letter that describes what you will need to do to put a good school into place in your community. We would appreciate very much you telling us if you are planning to put a school in place at your location. After you talk about it and decide on it, please notify us of your decision. This will help us to be prepared for September 1. Your e-mail address and cell phone that you send us will be used only for the creation of this online school. I hope you see the bigness of this school and are willing to help with it. Read through the attachments very carefully. If you would like to talk with me personally about the school, please call 501-268-7588. May God bless you! Eddie Cloer The Roebuck REMINDER WELCOME TO THE ROEBUCK PARKWAY CONGREGATION We want to extend a warm welcome to any guests that have come our way today. We hope that you enjoy our worship. If you have any thoughts or questions about any part of our services, feel free to contact the elders at [email protected] CHURCH INFORMATION 400 Roebuck Parkway Birmingham, Al. 35206 205-833-1400 www.thegospelspeaks.com [email protected] blog.thegospelspeaks.com SERVICE TIMES Sundays: Bible Class 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Worship 5:00 PM Wednesdays: 7:00 PM SHEPHERDS Ron Cobb Thurman Crawford John Gallagher Rick Glass Sol Godwin Merrill Mann Skip McCurry Ancel Norris Darnell Self Jim Timmerman MINISTERS Tim Shoemaker Ray Powell Johnathan Johnson

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Order o

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Shoemaker

# 982 W

e Shall A

ssemble

-Highest P

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Lord is in H

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Prayer - G

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Charle

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# 93 Christ fo

r the W

orld

We Sing

# 340 Into

Our H

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TRUTH FOR TODAY WORLD MISSION SCHOOL

INTO ALL THE WORLD FOR THE REST OF TIME

Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar- Eddie Cloer attend Harding University in Searcy, Ar-

kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding kansas; Oklahoma Christian in Oklahoma City; and Harding

Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee.Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee.Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee.Graduate School of Bible and Religion in Memphis, Tennessee. He He He He

holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis-holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis-holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis-holds the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Minis-

try degrees.try degrees.try degrees.try degrees. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching. His doctoral thesis focused on evangelistic preaching.

Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached Having begun his preaching career at age fifteen, he has preached

the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville, the gospel for over forty years, serving congregations in Clarksville,

Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas.Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas.Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas.Hot Springs, and Blytheville, Arkansas. He has preached in more He has preached in more He has preached in more He has preached in more

than 850 gospel meetings in thirtythan 850 gospel meetings in thirtythan 850 gospel meetings in thirtythan 850 gospel meetings in thirty----five states of the USA, London, five states of the USA, London, five states of the USA, London, five states of the USA, London,

England, Singapore, and Ukraine.England, Singapore, and Ukraine.England, Singapore, and Ukraine.England, Singapore, and Ukraine.

Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer-Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer-Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer-Dr. Cloer teaches Bible and preaching classes at Harding Univer-

sity.sity.sity.sity. He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, He is the author of two Truth for Today Commentaries, Psalms Psalms Psalms Psalms

1111————50505050 andandandand Psalms 51Psalms 51Psalms 51Psalms 51————89, as well as several books, including:89, as well as several books, including:89, as well as several books, including:89, as well as several books, including: What What What What

Is "the Church?",Is "the Church?",Is "the Church?",Is "the Church?", God's Design for "the Church",God's Design for "the Church",God's Design for "the Church",God's Design for "the Church", "The Church": The "The Church": The "The Church": The "The Church": The

People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us," People of God's Purpose, "Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us,"

andandandand Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord.Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord.Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord.Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord.

Since 1981, Eddie has edited and publishedSince 1981, Eddie has edited and publishedSince 1981, Eddie has edited and publishedSince 1981, Eddie has edited and published Truth for Today, a Truth for Today, a Truth for Today, a Truth for Today, a

monthly publication for preachers and teachers.monthly publication for preachers and teachers.monthly publication for preachers and teachers.monthly publication for preachers and teachers. In 1990, with In 1990, with In 1990, with In 1990, with

World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in World Bible School teachers and the Champions church of Christ in

Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher Houston, Texas, he began the Truth for Today Printed Preacher

School.School.School.School. Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers Its expository Bible studies assist thousands of preachers

and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls and teachers around the world, who are converting countless souls

to Christ.to Christ.to Christ.to Christ. He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a He directs the Truth for Today World Mission School, a

nonnonnonnon----profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in profit mission work reaching out to nearly 30,000 preachers in

150 nations of the world.150 nations of the world.150 nations of the world.150 nations of the world.

Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five Eddie and his wife, Susan, have two married children and five

grandchildren.grandchildren.grandchildren.grandchildren.

July 2, 2015

I am writin

g to tell y

ou ab

out th

e BIG online sch

ool th

at will g

o liv

e September 1

. This is

perh

aps th

e largest e

ffort th

at the ch

urches o

f Christ h

ave atte

mpted

becau

se of th

e capa-

bilities o

f Intern

et. It will reac

h into every

part o

f the w

orld with an opportunity for people

to stu

dy through the B

ible (in

depth). T

hese e

xposito

ry stu

dies are v

ery thorough an

d are

almost o

n par w

ith a co

llege class.

I wanted

to ask

you to put th

is school in

to place as p

art of your lo

cal work. In

other w

ords,

it would be an

other class in

your B

ible class p

rogram

. The sch

ool w

ill provide classes th

at

are conducted

in the h

ome o

n the In

ternet th

roughout th

e year. Y

ou will n

eed to ap

point a

dean

who will o

rganize it a

nd bring the stu

dents to

geth

er for problem

solving an

d fello

w-

ship.

Breth

ren, th

is is a worldwide effo

rt and it w

ill require all o

f us to

do it rig

ht. T

he start u

p

will b

e a big hill to

climb. I a

m asking you to sta

nd with us by puttin

g one o

f these sc

hools

into place as p

art of your lo

cal w

ork. In

fact, I am plead

ing for you to help

us. P

lease give

this serio

us th

ought!

I want you to be in

formed about our progress in

bringing the sch

ool on-lin

e and about w

hat

you need

to do to make su

re that y

ou will b

e ready for it. P

lease read through the N

ewslet-

ter, the letter fro

m David Riley, an

d the le

tter that describ

es what y

ou will n

eed to do to put

a good sch

ool in

to place in

your co

mmunity.

We w

ould ap

preciate v

ery much you tellin

g us if y

ou are p

lanning to put a sch

ool in

place

at your lo

cation. A

fter you talk

about it an

d decid

e on it, p

lease notify

us of your decisio

n.

This w

ill help

us to

be p

repared

for September 1

. Your e-mail ad

dress an

d cell p

hone th

at

you send us w

ill be used

only for th

e creation of th

is online sch

ool.

I hope y

ou see

the b

igness o

f this sc

hool and are w

illing to help

with it. R

ead through the

attachments v

ery carefu

lly. If y

ou would lik

e to talk

with me p

ersonally

about th

e school,

please call 5

01-268-7588. M

ay God bless y

ou!

Eddie C

loer

The Roebuck

REMINDER

WELCOME TO THE

ROEBUCK PARKWAY

CONGREGATION

We want to extend a warm

welcome to any guests that

have come our way today.

We hope that you enjoy our

worship. If you have any

thoughts or questions about any

part of our services, feel free to

contact the elders at

[email protected]

CHURCH INFORMATION

400 Roebuck Parkway

Birmingham, Al. 35206

205-833-1400

www.thegospelspeaks.com

[email protected]

blog.thegospelspeaks.com

SERVICE TIMES

Sundays:

Bible Class 9:00 AM

Worship 10:00 AM

Worship 5:00 PM

Wednesdays: 7:00 PM

SHEPHERDS Ron Cobb

Thurman Crawford

John Gallagher

Rick Glass

Sol Godwin

Merrill Mann

Skip McCurry

Ancel Norris

Darnell Self

Jim Timmerman

MINISTERS Tim Shoemaker

Ray Powell

Johnathan Johnson

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Tim Shoemaker

Wednesday Night Meal

Please sign up in foyer before Wed. so Kitty will know how much food to prepare. Dinner is served at 6 pm. The cost is $5.00 each.

July 15 Taco Salad, Drinks, Dessert

July 5, 2015 Sun AM 375 Sun PM 125

Total Goal for 2015 127

Local Work Goal 52 5

Belize Campaign Goal 30 20

Stateside Campaigns Goal

10

Know Your Bible Goal

35

Total Baptisms 127 25

New Families 1 2

Restored 11

Weekly Purpose: $17,137.00 Contribution: 16,404.00

Contribution YTD: $ 457,072.00 Purpose YTD: $ 445,562.00

Average Weekly YTD: $ 17,579.00

Mission Sunday: $81,522.00 (Week 26)

Prayers Sherryl Adkins Carla Allison Steve & Nancy Brown Frances Cason June Cooper Dot Davison Terry Davidson Paul Durham Patty Gammage Beth Goodwin Susan Goodwin Mark Harley Roy Hayes Jimmy Howell Pat Howell Patricia Irwin Annie Ivey Lucille Large Frances Love Glenn May June Moore Bobbie Naish Sue Nordgren Connie Scruggs Helen Oakes Barbara Owen Anne Powell Buddy Summers Gloria Summers Don Taylor Stephanie Theoret Mary Thomas Billy White Diann Watson Stephanie Theoret Friends & Family Jason Murrell ( cousin of Ellen Godwin) Rachel Riblett (daughter of Mona Jen-kins) Barbara Farris ( cousin of Billy Sims) Ted & Martha Morris ( sister& Bro-in-law of Ancel Norris) Conner Wilson ( Great nephew of Sue, Judy, & Gina ) Jenifer Deinhardt ( niece of Christy McGhee) Richard Sinard ‘s Dad has cancer Aletha Ray ( mother of Malachi Ray ) Peggy Bearden ( mother of Keith Bearden ) Glenda Ruffin ( Donna Williams' sister) Belle Coshatt ( sister of Milton Chandler) Yolanda Cummings ( Vannessa Powell’s sister Sharon long (sister of Barbara Fields) Chris Townley( Mother of Allen Townley) Lindsay Sharp ( cousin of Tonya Hayes ) Craig Luck (cousin of Sue Holcomb ) David and Joy Luck (Aunt and Uncle of Sue Holcomb) Beverly Carver ( daughter of Kay Carver) Bruce Windham (Brother in law of Carolyn Windham) Brenda Sidoti (Julie Kincaid’s sister) Tony Crumbley ( former member ) Tori White,( Margaret White’s daughter) Kathy Godwin Roy - (Sol & Ellen’s daugh-ter), Cindy Sanford (Leslie Tatum & Sherry Levan’s sister) Alvin Jenkins (father of Linda Carter & Patsy O’Rourke) Bobby Fuller (Mike McGill & Judy Mixon’s uncle ), Rollie & Faye Powell (Ray’s parents) Carolyn Plunk (Donna Shoemaker’s sister) William Hodges (Rhonda Hodges’ father), Harriette & Charles Byrd (Helen Oakes’ sister & brother-in-law), Osburne & Margie Holt (parents of Patty Gammage)

Our Honored Guests 7/5 /14 In Town: Regina Allison, Pauline Macklin, Gabrelle Sott, Neil

Thomas Out of Town: Cornell Jones, Helen Jones, Micah & Alyssa Long,

Don Lowery, Ryan & Riley Potts

Major Summer Dates: July 19- Jrs. & Srs. trip to yogurt mountain with Faulkner rep. after pm service. July 20- Faulkner recep-

tion at Vulcan Park, 7:30 pm. Meet the new president. Everyone welcome. July 23-25 Local Campaign July 26-29 Gospel Meeting July 31 -August 2 SEC

PANTRY ITEMS:

Boxed Food Items, Peas, Sweet Potatoes,

Canned Fruit

Baptisms at Maywood Camp

Baptized this week was Aja Bray,

Justin Jenning , Katelyn & Morgan-

Washington, Zach Packer, Regan Mor-

gan, Aaron Dykes, Kalee Hughes, Sam

Jones, Joseph Taylor.

The Day of Small Things

There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick--seasick. A cry of "Man over-board" was heard. The passenger thought, "God help the poor fellow--there is nothing I can do." Then he thought at least he could put his lantern in the port-hole, which he did. The man was rescued, and recounting the story next day he said, "I was going down in the darkness for the last time when someone put a light in a port-hole. It shone on my hand, and a sailor in a lifeboat grabbed it and pulled me in." Weakness is no excuse for our not putting forth all the little strength we have, and who can tell how God will

use it?

When the prophet Zechariah spoke of the promise from God that Zerubbabel would complete the work of rebuilding the temple, he asked the people, “For who has despised the day of small things?” (Zech. 4:10). The prophet Haggai had spoke of this when he wrote, “Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? In comparison with it, is this not in your eyes as nothing?” (Hag. 2:3). There were those older individuals who wept when they saw the temple of Zerubbabel. They had seen the beautiful temple built by Solomon and by comparison this temple was as nothing. However, small things can be great when given over to the use of God. In Acts 9:36-41 we read the story of a disciple by the name of Tabitha (Dorcas). Dorcas had died and her body was washed and laid in the upper room while the disciples sent for Peter. When Peter arrived we are told, “Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them” Acts 9:39). The Greek Lan-guage indicates that the clothes those widows were wear-ing were the very clothes that Dorcas had made for them. She had used a sewing needle to make clothing for the widows. A needle is a small thing and perhaps some would consider it as nothing. Yet Dorcas used that needle for doing good to the glory of God. The text describes Dorcas saying, “This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did: (Acts 9:36b). David was a young man armed only with a sling and five smooth stones, yet used in God’s service to battle the one who had defied the Lord, the God of the armies of Israel, that sling became a weapon of deliverance. Goliath had been the reason why all the men of Israel “when they saw the man, fled from him and were dreadfully afraid” (I Sam. 17:24b). When Moses was sent to deliver Israel from Egyp-tian bondage, he had nothing in his hand but a staff. Yet in obedience to God, Moses used that staff and by it God did great miracles to force the powerful Pharaoh to set Israel free. So many times I have heard God’s people say that they have no talent to use in service to God, however, we all have some talent and that talent if used for God’s glory can be used by God to accomplish great things for God!

BELIZE It is time to sign up for Belize. The cost this year will be 581.85. We have a tenta-tive date of April 8-15. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer. We are requiring a 100.00 non-refundable deposit this year because of the high cost of changing air-line tickets.

CONGRATULATIONS

Shelby Smith

&

Colin Sandlin

They were married

July 3, 2015

First Annual Montevallo singing

Montevallo Church of Christ

830 Vine Street

Friday August 7th, 2015

7:00 PM -9:00 PM

Additional parking at Trustmark Bank

LADIES TIME OUT Meet at the Church building @ 11:00 AM on July 13 to

go to Vinny Vitos in Moody for lunch. Donna McCurry

will drive the bus. Or meet us in Moody.

2015 RPCC Wednesday Summer Series

“Convicted”

July 15 – Overcoming Indifference – Brad

Adcock, Stoney Point

July 22 – The Plan of Salvation- Jordan

Gray, Maud

July 29 – Gospel Meeting with David Lipe

Aug. 5 – Singing

Aug. 12 – The Need for Unity – Overcom-

ing Generational Differences in the Church

– Gary Bradley, Mayfair

Aug. 19 – Firm with Truth, Kind with the

Tongue – Levi Sides, Sixth Avenue

Aug. 26 – A Family Pleasing to God –

Brandon Pressnell, Madison

GOSPEL MEETING

Our gospel meeting will begin on July 26, with

David Lipe. Please make your plans to be here.

We will be door knocking beginning on Thurs-

day morning the 23 and Friday morning the 24.

Super Saturday door knocking will be the 25

starting at 9:00 am. Young and Mature are

invited to join in door knocking. Let’s make this

the best gospel meeting and invite everyone.

MAYWOOD FUN

New Connection Groups

July 13- Group 2

Will meet at Sherry @

6:30 pm

July 19- Group 3

July 27- Group 4

Your new group leader will contact you as to

where you will meet.