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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 Evening Worship: 5:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 pm

“Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”

Blake Jones Dave Lasseter Jessica Lasseter

Minister Youth Minister

Secretary

256.504.5080 256.393.6405 256.547.3731

blakesemailaddress@yahoo.com lasseter.dave@gmail.com j.lasseter@comcast.net

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T or F – Only one love has the power to transform you and that is God’s love . (Jeremiah 31:3; I John 4:19) T or F - The reason we are here is because of God’s love for us. (Ephesians 1:4-5) God loves us, not because of who we are, but because of _______________________ (I John 4:8) God’s Love… Is ______________ given, not ___________________ (Romans 5:8) Is ______________, it is not ____________________ How Should We Respond to God’s Love? ____________________ God’s Love Live in the ______________ of His love for you

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.

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BIBLE STUDY 112

McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS 25

SUNDAY MORNING 270

SUNDAY EVENING 132

MIDWEEK STUDY

LOCAL BAPTISMS 10

OTHER RESPONSES 57

WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS 59

ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS 44

CONTRIBUTION 7775

Our leadership will be meeting, Sunday July 19th. 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.

Sunday, July 12th, everyone who’s last name begins with M, N, or O are invited to the home of Blake and Rebekah Jones following our evening worship service. The evening is more about fellowship than food and if you can come, they would be honored by your presence.

The Wallace Visitation team will be meeting on Sunday July 19th in the fellowship hall following our evening services. The McCarver Visitation team will be meeting Sunday, July 26th at the home of John & Cheryl Bowling after evening service. If you are not currently a part of a visitation team you are encouraged to become an active part of this ministry. You will be glad you did.

On Thursday, July 30th, our Golden Generation Ministry will be meeting for its monthly time of fellowship in the fellowship hall. If you have any questions about this see Roy Harris.

With the beautiful spring weather comes the never ending need to keep the yard around the church building cut and looking good. We are so thankful for those who have volunteered in the past to do this kind act of service. It is greatly appreciated. If you would like to help out with this there is a sign up sheet on the hall way bulletin board or you can see Charles Clifton

July 16-19 Zack Buckner

& Mark Westcott

There will be a baby shower for Kyle & Jenifer Quinn on August 2nd at the home of Doyle & Della McCarver from 2 - 4 p.m. They are expecting a boy. Please show the Quinns your love and support by attending!

The next devotional for our iDisciplette ministry will be on Saturday, July 25th at the home of Sharra Clifton. If you have any questions see Kelli East.

Our iDisciple ministry will be having a game night on Friday, July 17th at the home of Krissy Pittard. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions see Krissy.

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 July,

David Wallace is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256– 390-2273(James 5:14)

Building Stronger Families: Blake Jones: Fellowship Hall Old Testament: David & John Wallace: Auditorium

Summer Quarter - Adult Bible Classes

Classroom Donations Needed! Every year, our teachers in the local school systems face the problem of running short of some the basic supplies before the end of the year. Many times when they run out, teachers have to replace them with their own money. This summer, we have an opportunity to help by donating some of these supplies to enable our teachers to make it through the year without having the fear of running out. If you can help, bring some supplies to the building over the next several weeks. There will be an area in the foyer to begin collecting them. These are the items needed:

Paper Towels Tissues Hand Sanitizer

If you would like, you can make cash donations as well. Please see Chris Mikle if you can contribute! Thanks!

Rainbow will be having a Friends & Family Day on Sunday, August 23rd. We have set an attendance goal of 350 so make sure to go ahead and be inviting your friends and family to join us that day for worship and then a fellowship meal afterwards. There will be no p.m. service that evening.

We rejoice to share with you that 17 souls were baptized into Christ this past Thursday, July 9th at the Etowah County Detention Center. We are so thankful for all who continue to share God’s word with those who are incarcerated. Let’s pray for our new sisters in Christ as they begin their walk with the Lord.

He was a man of few words but made them count. "Preach the Word" was a very familiar slogan of our late brother Loy Mitchell who spent 42 years preaching in Zimbabwe. His passing on has left a yawning gap in the Lord's vineyard in this country. Loy loved the people of Zimbabwe so much that he ended up grasping and preaching in one of the local languages without an interpreter. His sermons were always full of illustrations which made it easier for people to understand God's Word. Even if Loy was laid to rest in Texas but we know that his heart will always be in Zimbabwe as he will be well remembered for a a long time to come by thousands of Christians in Africa and Zimbabwe In particular . May this gallant Christian receive his eternal reward on that Great Day!

Jonah Nyati is another soldier of Christ who passed on in June. Jonah was Stella's father and was the firstborn son of Kananda Nyati. Kananda accompanied early missionaries who came to Zimbabwe in the late 1800 preaching the Gospel from Tuli up to Wuyuwuyu in Mashonaland. His first wife passed on in the late 1950s while preaching in rural areas. Stella was still very young when her mother passed away but she remembers her as a very hospitable person as many Christians from rural areas visited her home now and again. Jonah was pivotal in planting many congregations in Matebeleland. The first congregation in Bulawayo started meeting in his house in Njube suburb before spreading to other areas. He succumbed to prostate cancer . May the Lord grant him his eternal reward when He appears.

Baptisms We are happy to inform you that seven souls were baptized during the month in review. One of those baptized was David Ndlovu ( 51) of Mvana , who works as a police officer in Nyamandlovu District. We praise the Lord! David was influenced by his wife Priscilla, who became a Christian some four years ago. It is possible for women to influence their husbands if they truly obey Christ.

Food Relief We sincerely thank our brothers and sisters in Canada and the United States for sending food to hundreds of families who are facing hunger. Your donations are appreciated very very much by all recipients. You are fulfilling the admonition of our Lord when he taught us that those who will be saved on that day are workers who would have helped the needy. He will say to them: " What you did to these little ones, you did it to me." The challenge to help the needy Christians especially in the rural areas still exists. Thank you so much for your kind and loving hearts.

May you be blessed for your unwavering support for the Lord's work in Africa and Zimbabwe in particular. Thank you very much!

In His service Velaphi

Tony Cleveland 21 Betty Hale 2 Kathy Overbey 43 Craig King 4 Cade Cleveland 1 Eric Scheer 1 Milton McArthur 14 Janet East 2 Ann Mikle 16 Linda Morris 8 Know Your Bible 20

TOTAL: 132

Serve the Family

Glenn Amberson / Tim Parker Haydn Hayes / Joel Cleveland Zack Buckner / John Lengyel Donnie Keener / Jason Mikle

Ushers Don Dover / PJ Duncan

Communion Preparation Pam Thompson

Lock Up the Building Steve Lorren

Deacons

Mike Bowdoin 256-282-2650

John Bowling 256-328-4727

David Wallace 256-390-2273

John Wallace 256-393-4015

Elders

July

Opening Prayer: A.M. Milton McArthur

P.M. Kim MckLeroy

Scripture Reading: Cade Cleveland

Preside Lord’s Supper: Chris Mikle

Closing Prayer: A.M. Roy Harris

P.M. Tony Cleveland

Greeters: Steve & Julie Lorren

Communion Cup Pick Up: Amberson Family

McGuffey’s Group #

Servants for July 12th

Birthdays

Anniversaries

July 13—Alex Wallen July 14—Tammy Alford July 14—Jane Cleveland

July 15—Katy Alford July 16—Bobby Lasseter July 17—Trevor McDonald

July 18—David Jones July 18—Ann Mikle

Gene Brown underwent surgery this past week. He is now at Healthsouth recovering Kathy Henderson, daughter of Jean Bowling, is in critical condition. Don Miles, cousin of Brenda Windham, is under hospice care. Malbert Murphree is not doing well and is under hospice care. Aimee Collier, friend of Krissy Pittard, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Ollie Clanton is having lung problems. Hudson Sullivan, friend of Chloe Cook, has spine abitha. Toby, friend of Herman McDonald, was taken to the hospital. Lane Keener, son of Donnie and Rochelle Keener, is in need of prayers. Benny Boyles had knee surgery and is now recovering in McGuffy’s Rehab Steven Perry, friend of Elaine Scott, will be having surgery.

Mark Partlow requests prayers on the behalf of his family. Johnny Bullington, friend of Cheryl Amberson, will be having open heart surgery. Jack Keck, husband of Penny Keck, had cataract surgery and is experiencing pain. Roy Helms has been having health issues Marilyn Gentry is at home recovering. Kim Nalor is still waiting on test results Catrina Shelton broke her arm and is in a lot of pain. Don Dover had leg surgery and will have 1 more in the near future. Larry Van Sant is having health problems. Joey Wheat, brother of Tina Parker, will be having back surgery, Janice Watson, cousin of Craig King, has a brain tumor. Brittany Womack, Julie Lorren ’s niece, had her colon removed and will be having more surgeries in the coming months. She is 26.

Please Continue to Remember These Also: Helen Cloud, Butch Jones, Malburt Murphree, Kim Naler, Ron Patterson, Gordon Smith, Betty Jones, Beulah Sylvis, Louise Butler, Sarah Foote Jennifer Davis, Harriet Wade, Natalie Garner, Connie Barabalce, Jill Gardner, Paul Colbert, Nellie Ruth Teal, Alton & Eloise Miller, Bill Cooley, Betty Yancey, Bob Kennedy, , Vangi Baker, Rita Bowdoin, Joseph Brown, Dewey East,

Prayer Requests

Doyle McCarver 256-390-0770

Visitation/Transportation

Chris Mikle 256-413-1038

Outreach Ministry/Daycare

Tim Parker 256-490-2053

Fellowships

Mark Westcott 256-441-0667

Benevolence

Jeff Birchmore 256-547-3718

Elderly Care

Tony Cleveland 256-538-5295

Prison Ministry

Charles Clifton 256-549-1422

Involvement/Security

Steve Lorren 256-442-8192

Building & Grounds

5 years ago—ANTS (Active New Testament Servants) was formed. 12 years ago—Tori McGatha, Chaz Tankersley, Kellie Overbey and Wil Bowling were baptized at Backwoods Camp.

Memories

Eugene Brown Lisa Cook Reginae Marbury Glenda Fitz Jerry Mikle Roger Dale Maureen Staudt Sherry Cardwell Steve Proffitt Jimmy Masters Wade Richey Libby McClendon Lila Buchholtz

A.M. Scripture Jeremiah 31:3

A.M. Scripture Acts 16:22-26

July 12—Tim & Shanna Barnard July 16—E.C. & Malbert Murphree

July 15—Milton & Charlotte McArthur July 16—Mary & Gerald White

July 17—Donnie & Rochelle Keener