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I s s u e 33 Vol u m e 45
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 18th, 2013 “Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”
We look forward to seeing you
for our evening worship service at 5 p.m.
Blake Jones Norman Flynn Dave Lasseter Jessica Lasseter
Minister Associate Minister
Youth Minister Secretary
256.504.5080 256.413.1688 256.393.6405 256.547.3731
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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A Living Hope (I Peter 1:3-5)
T or F - Christianity is about finishing, not
just starting.
Here Are Some Things To Praise God
About…
For His _____________________ (Romans 3:23; 6:23; 12:1-2; Matthew
18:21)
A ___________________ (Luke 24:17-21; I Corinthians 15:12-19)
The ____________________________ There will be a teacher’s
meeting TODAY at 4:00 p.m.
All Bible class teachers and
anyone who is interested in
helping are encouraged to
attend. If you have any
questions, see John Bowling
or Tammy Alford.
September 20th - Our Gospel Singing
October 6th - Our Homecoming
July 22-29, 2014—Our Greater Things Campaign
Pew Packers will be taking a little break for the next several weeks. We will resume this time of singing, learning, and laughing on Sunday, October 13th following our evening worship service.
On Sunday, August 25th, following our evening worship service everyone who is celebrating a wedding anniversary (and their kids 18 and under) along with anyone who is single (never married, divorced, widow or widower and their kids 18 and under) who is celebrating a birthday this month are invited over to Blake, Rebekah, and David’s house for dinner. This dinner is for both July and August.
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.
With the first of the month here, the land pledges are now due. You can put your check in the black box mounted on the wall between Norman and Dave’s office. Payments can be made weekly, monthly or in lump sums. The Elders ask that these be kept separate from your general contributions. Anyone that would like to donate toward the land can always drop a donation in the box as well. Thank you for your continued support of Rainbow’s Tomorrow!
BIBLE STUDY 112
McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS n/a
SUNDAY MORNING 250
HISPANIC SERVICE 13
SUNDAY EVENING 119
MIDWEEK STUDY n/a
LOCAL BAPTISMS 4
OTHER RESPONSES 24
HISPANIC BAPTISMS 2
HISPANIC RESPONSES 4
WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS 63
ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS 54
CONTRIBUTION 5,407
The McCarver Visitation Group will meet on Sunday, August 18th after evening service at the home of Milton and Charlotte McArthur. These meetings are always so encouraging to be a part of! If you haven’t been coming, we encourage you to come on the 18th. We look forward to seeing you there!
On Friday, September 20th, Rainbow will be hosting its annu-al Gospel Singing! This is al-ways such an uplifting event as people come from all around to blend their voices together in song as we worship our God by singing praises to Him. The singing will begin at 7:00 p.m. and once again this year we are excited to
announce that Elbert Lewis of the Alder Springs church of Christ
will be our emcee for the evening. There will be refreshments fol-lowing the evening of singing which always allows for a great time of fellowship with one another. There will be a sign up list for the needed refreshments going up in the next week or so. If you have any questions about the evening see Mike Simmons. Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and let’s be praying for and planning on a wonderful evening of song!
The second quarter
financial report is
now available on
the bookshelf out-
side of the church
office.
You are invited to the wedding of Ashley Rae Keener and Devin Taylor Jones on Saturday, August 31st, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hay Barn. There will be a reception following the ceremony. For more information regarding directions, registries and the online R.S.V.P option, please visit their wedding website at: www.weddingwire.com/devinandashley
Our iDisciplettes next devotional will be on Saturday, August 31st at 6:30
p.m. at the home of Nikki Duncan. If you have any questions see Kelli East.
Elbert Lewis
Phillip Hines of the Hartselle church of Christ will be speaking at our annual Homecom-ing on Sunday, October 6th! Our Elders have set an attendance goal that day of 350
So let’s begin inviting our friends and family today!
Responses
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, Norman Flynn is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at (256) 413-1688 (James 5:14)
JUST A REMINDER: This month
(August), Mark Westcott is responsible for locking our building up following our worship services. Mike Bowdoin and Glenn Amber-son are responsible for taking care of the
lawn this upcoming week. We are so appreciative to you all for helping us keep our building secure and our grounds looking good. If you would be available to help with either of these needs in the future just see Charles Clifton.
You can stream our services online every Sunday for both morning and evening services! This is such a wonderful tool we have for those who aren’t able to make it to worship with us! Technology is a wonderful thing and can be used as a powerful tool to reach out into the world!
www.rainbowchurchofchrist.org - Click “Watch Services” on top right.
or www.livestream.com/rainbowchurchofchrist
This past Sunday, August 11th, two very precious souls responded to the Lord’s invitation making power-
ful confessions, while requesting our prayers. On Sunday morning, Suzi Morgan, came forward stating
that she knows that she can be doing more for the Lord. On Sunday night, Lisa Cook came forward want-
ed to rededicate her life to the Lord. We are so blessed to have these two sisters in Christ and their families
here at Rainbow. Their desire to be who God wants them to be sets a wonderful example for all of us.
May we do all that we can to encourage them, as we continue to remember them in our prayers.
Suzi Morgan
220 Logan Circle
Attalla, AL 35954
Lisa Cook
2429 Sunset Strip
Gadsden, AL 35904
Our fantastic World Bible School teachers continue to do a wonderful job sharing the Gospel of Christ!
This past week we received a letter from one of Barbara Brown’s students in Raleigh, NC who had
come to realize that her baptism was incorrect. She now understands that her baptism, as a baby by
sprinkling was not what the Bible teaches. So she was immersed into Christ! She went on to write how
very happy she is and we share in her joy. Milton McArthur also had a student this past week express-
ing her desire to be baptized into Christ! We are so thankful for all of our WBS teachers as they contin-
ue to do a wonderful job fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). If you would like to join
the ranks of these tremendous evangelists and great work they are doing, see Milton McArthur and he can get you started right away!
It was great this past Sunday to see so many able to be with us who have been on our prayer list (Wanda Logan, Janice Dean,
Tina Quarles, Barbara Brown, Toni Sims) and let’s continue to remember them and all on our prayer list on the back of the
Beacon. Let’s also remember Sandra Lasseter, she had hand surgery recently and will be in a cast for the next five weeks and it has been causing her some pain. Lisa Cook was to have found out the results of her biopsy this past week. (As this was being
written, we do not yet know what those results are). The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much (James 5:16)
We were so excited to announce this past Sunday
morning our Greater Things Campaign set for June
22nd-29th, 2014. This campaign is going to be a great
evangelistic effort to reach out to the people of Etowah
County. The theme of our campaign comes from a
song, God of This City, where the message is that greater things are still to come, as a result
of the power of our God! You can see a very moving video that Dave Lasseter put
together for us using this song and familiar pictures from around Etowah County. (You can
watch the video on Facebook and feel free to share it on your page) There will be
something for everyone to be actively involved in throughout the campaign. It was
announced Sunday that our Vacation Bible School would be that week, along with a door
knocking campaign, and a Revival at night! What wonderful opportunities for us all to
truly be the light of the world. As different aspects of the campaign are finalized we will share them with you as well as make you aware
of the various needs that we will have leading up to and during the campaign week itself.
We ask that you make your plans now to be a part of this campaign...Rainbow, we ask that you begin praying diligently, every day, for
the success of this campaign. Our heart’s desire is that God will be glorified in all that we do and that lost souls will obediently surrender
to Him. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp, and put it under the
peck measure, but on the lampstand; and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that
they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 6:14-16)
Only 44 Weeks To Go!
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 Members/Visitation
Chris Mikle 413-1038
Community Outreach
Tim Parker 459-4688
Fellowships
Stanley Stroup 442-4967
Elderly Care
Mark Westcott 441-0667
iDisciple Ministry
Gene/Barbara Brown 9
Milton McArthur 4
Janet East 6
Joyce Flynn 34
Kathy Overbey 18
Linda Morris 4
Tammy Alford 2
Kelli East 4
Total: 81
Serve the Family
Dakota Duncan/Clay Mikle Alex Wallen/Sam Wallen
Corbin Parker/Joseph Wallace Luke Boyd/Cade Cleveland
Ushers
B. Lasseter/Glenn Amberson
Communion Preparation
John Lengyel / Christopher Lengyel
Lock Up the Building
Mark Westcott
Deacons Mike Bowdoin 442-0389
John Bowling 328-4727
Eugene Brown 390-1527
Norman Flynn 413-1688
David Wallace 390-2273
John Wallace 442-5887
August 18th
Scripture Reader . . . . . . . Colby Cleveland
Opening Prayer . . . . . .A.M. Ben Akins
P.M Stanley Stroup
Preside Lord’s Supper . . . . . Jimmy Large
Closing Prayer . . . ….. .A.M Tim Barbaree
P.M Ken Overbey
Greeters . . . . …. .P.J. & Nikki Duncan
Communion Cup Pick Up: Cleveland Family
McGuffey’s Group - #4 John Bowling
30 Years Ago: Gordon Smith
had a question and answer session with young people from the First Methodist Church.
15 Years Ago: Carla Meeks
was baptized into Christ!
10 Years Ago: Leon Murphy
was baptized into Christ and died just seven days later.
Memories
Elders
August World Bible School This Week’s Servants
Janice Dean is at UAB Hospital undergoing treatments. Butch Jones has malignant skin cancers and is hopeful to have them removed in a few weeks. Barbara Brown is undergoing more treatments Sarah Foote please keep in your prayers. Kerry Wilson (friend of David Wallace) has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Peggy Bell (Pam Thompson’s sister) was in a car accident and is home recovering. Tina Quarrels had back surgery and is recovering at home David Lewis (Elbert Lewis’s Son) is at UAB Hospital with a broken shoulder and hurt knee. Catrina Shelton will be having knee replacement surgery at the end of the summer Betty Hale is home recovering following her car wreck. (No visitors please) Toni Sims is undergoing treatment. Stan Cook is undergoing tests and treatments for Torticollis and a rare neurological disorder James Gardner is at Riverview ,room 305. Carol Kiernicki (a friend of Tangi Kennedy’s) has begun treatments for cancer Jerome Lewis (a co-worker of Leslie Keener) has cancer Becky Elkins (neighbor of Jeff & Debbie McGlaughn) has cancer Anne Kidwell (friend of Norman & Joyce Flynn) has colon cancer Janice Scruggs (a friend of Robert & Sandra Lasseter) has a rare and aggressive leukemia Mary Williams (friend of Carrie Wallen) has cancer and is not doing well Philip Williams has cancer Sandra Lasseter had hand surgery and is recovering at home Please Continue to Remember These Also: Martha Austin, Patricia Campbell, Helen Cloud, Dewey & Janet East, Roy Helms, Butch Jones, Wilson Jones, Lilly Messenger, Malburt Murphree, Susan Mullins, Kim Naler, Ron Patterson, Gordon Smith, Katelyn Spell, Pam Thomp-son, Robin Gamel, Joseph Brown, Shanna Barnard, Austin Elliott, Bill Brothers, Mary Keller, Betty Jones, Alfred Turner, Beulah Sylvis, Johnny Parham, Alyssa Parker, Elbert Lewis, Louise Butler, Rita Bowdoin, Kerry Lee Johnson, Frances Allen, Mack Scoggin If we have inadvertently left anyone off, we are truly sorry. Please forgive us for the oversight and let us know
so that we can make the additions for our next prayer list.
Remembering in Prayer
Jonalyn Amberson—August 18 Makenzi Duncan— August 19 Dewey East—August 20 Margaret Myer—August 22 Ezra Mikle—August 24
Jim & June McKleroy—Aug 23 P.J. & Nikki Duncan—Aug 23
Birthdays/Anniversaries