I s sue 7 Volume 47

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

“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 - Education is important II Timothy 4:1-4 ______________ the Word (Matthew 28:19-20) T or F - The word of God is always received well by people Everything we preach must be ________________ (I Corinthians 2:2) T or F - It is tempting to make our teaching/preaching self-centered But you, be sober in all things, endure _____________, do the work of an ________________, fulfill your ______________ (II Timothy 4:5)

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

McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS

SUNDAY MORNING

HISPANIC SERVICE n/a

SUNDAY EVENING

MIDWEEK STUDY

LOCAL BAPTISMS 2

OTHER RESPONSES 10

HISPANIC BAPTISMS -

HISPANIC RESPONSES -

WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS 6

ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS

CONTRIBUTION

Our men’s Bible class meets at 7pm on Thursday night in the fellowship hall classroom.

On Sunday, February 22nd, following our evening worship service the McCarver Visitation team will meet at the home of Blake and Rebekah Jones. 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 Friday, February 27th, there will be an iDisciplette devotional at the home of Blake and Rebekah Jones at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions about this see Kelli East.

On Saturday, February 28th, at 6 p.m. there will be a Teacher’s Appreciation Dinner in our fellowship hall. This dinner is our small way to say THANK YOU to all who share God’s word through teaching. Whether you teach one of our many Bible classes here or at McGuffy’s or through our Prison Ministry we want to say THANK YOU. Regardless of your method of teaching, it may be one on one, in a classroom, or through correspondence (WBS), we want to say THANK YOU. So go ahead and make your plans on being a part of the Teacher’s Appreciation Dinner. If you have any questions see Tammy Alford.

Our ladies’ Bible class meets at 10:30 am on Wednesday morning in the fellowship hall classroom.

There will be a baby shower for the Hayes’ on Sunday, March 1st from 2—4 pm at the home of Cheryl Bowling. They are registered at Babies R Us.

March 1st—Youth Devotional @ Craig & Cindy Kings. If you are interest-ed in hosting a devotional, see Dave. March 27th—A Meal & a Movie @ the Mall. We will meet at the building at 6:00. Money for meal & movie. April 2nd-5th—YOUTH SPRING RETREAT! Three nights in Gatlinburg this year! Only $50!

Upcoming Events

Youth

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

February, John Bowling is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256-328-4727 (James 5:14)

We currently have a table in the hallway where you can make your pictorial updates. We also have the ability for you to take and/or upload your own picture to the directory. The directory is an important tool for communications within our church family. A printed copy of the directory can be made available for you if you are unable to access it from your computer or the mobile app. Thanks so much for your cooperation and for

Our Elders have designated that our Spring quarter (March-May) will be Bible Class Emphasis Quarter. During that quarter they have decided that we will be flipping our normal routine on Sunday morning. Beginning the first Sunday in March we will start our worship hour at 9:30 and then our Bible classes will begin following its conclusion.

Along with our normal Bible classes curriculum for the children we will be having several new classes beginning in March. Dave Lasseter will be teaching a series, to the teenagers, entitled Hear God. They will looking at the things of this world that are drowning out their willingness and ability to listen to God.

Sunday Morning David Wallace and John Wallace will be teaching in the auditorium on Jesus (and other New Testament teachings) Chris Mikle will be teaching in the daycare room on Is your God real? Defending His existence Blake Jones will be teaching in the fellowship hall classroom on Building a Stronger Marriage

Wednesday Night John Bowling will be teaching in the auditorium on I Thessalonians Jim McKelroy will be teaching in the fellowship hall classroom on Revelation Blake Jones will be teaching the iDisicple class on What It Means to be a Disciple.

Our Bible classes are going to be great; but your presence, participation, and prayers will make them so much better!

Tony & Jane’s Golden Anniversary! We are invited to help Tony & Jane Cleveland celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary this afternoon from 2-4 pm in the fellowship hall. Your presence is the only presents they desire. In a world where marriages so often fail to live up to their precious vows of “Til Death Do Us Part” it is wonderful to see their shining example of faithfulness to one another . May God bless the Cleveland family all the days of their life. We love ya’ll.

We rejoiced this past Sunday, February 15th, as Joseph Buchanan, came forward expressing his desire to be baptized for the forgiveness of his sins. Joseph is 11 years old and is in the 5th grade at Striplin Elementary School. Like most young men his age he loves football and video games. But what makes this young man unique is his love for God. We are so proud of Joseph, let’s do all we can to encourage and support him. His mother LaReda was baptized a little over a month ago. We are so excited for these two precious souls. May God bless them always. Joseph with his mother, LaReda.

Kathy Overbey 29 Craig King 4 Milton McArthur 1 Tony Cleveland 1

Total: 35

Serve the Family

Alex Wallen / Dakota Duncan Clay Mikle / Joseph Wallace

Cade Cleveland / Sam Wallen Corbin Parker / Luke Boyd

Ushers

Don Dover / Ben Akins

Communion Preparation John Lengyel

Lock Up the Building

Craig King

Deacons

Mike Bowdoin 256-282-2650

John Bowling 256-328-4727

David Wallace 256-390-2273

John Wallace 256-442-5887

Elders

February

Opening Prayer: A.M. Chris Mikle

P.M. Milton McArthur

Scripture Reading: Micah Blisard

Preside Lord’s Supper: Berry Shirley

Closing Prayer: A.M. Greg Hill

P.M. Doyle McCarver

Greeters: Tim & Tina Parker

Communion Cup Pick Up: Mike Simmons

McGuffey’s Group # 3 Chris Mikle

Servants for February 22nd

Birthdays

Anniversaries

February 22—Mary White February 23—Perry Hathcock February 23—Anna Penn

February 24—Doug Brown February 24—Kristen McCarver February 26—Addison Vinson

February 28—Ben Akins February 28— Glenn Amberson February 29—Chris Mikle

Gene Brown is recovering from surgery. He will undergo another surgery next week. Dewey East is at the hospital and is having a feeding tube put in. Ollie Clanton’s cousin passed away last week. His sister is also in poor health. Arthel Higginbotham had hip surgery and is now recovering at McGuffeys. Bernie Cranford is at his home with hospice care Nancy Miller, sister of Mike Simmons, had three strokes recently, and her husband Norman Miller had a fall. Marilyn Gentry continues to recover at home following bypass surgery. Nathan Owens cancer is contained to one lung. He is undergoing some more tests as they decide the best way to treat the cancer. Prisca Tshuma had surgery recently and is recovering well at home. Patricia Campbell, sister of Gene Brown, will be having neck surgery Monday and back surgery at later date. These surgeries are critical.

Don Miles, cousin of Brenda Windham, has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently at UAB deciding on treatment. Maureen Staudt, friend of Pamela Boyd, is fighting Leukemia in Boston. Kathy Henderson, the daughter of Jean Bowling is at home Marry Williams (friend of Carrie Wallen) recently learned that her cancer has returned and spread to her lungs Sherry Cardwell (Sister of Marilyn Gentry) is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Delle Turner (sister of Margaret Myer) has finished chemotherapy and the doctor says that things look great. Glenda Fitz is undergoing chemotherapy Jerry Mikle (Chris Mikle’s uncle) has begun chemotherapy Roger Dale (brother of Jane Cleveland) has started chemotherapy

Please Continue to Remember These Also: Barbara Watkins, Elizabeth Khan, Helen Cloud, Butch Jones, Wilson Jones, Malburt Murphree, Kim Naler, Ron Patterson, Gordon Smith, Austin Elliott, Bill Brothers, Betty Jones, Beulah Sylvis, Louise Butler, Sarah Foote, Tina Quarrels, Don Dover, Karen Cook, Jennifer Davis, Patricia Campbell, Harriet Wade, Doug Brown, Betty Hale, Cheryl Owens, Natalie Garner, Connie Barabalce, Jill Gardner, Paul Colbert, Jason & Arthel Higginbotham, Nellie Ruth Teal, Joyce Gilmore, Alton & Eloise Miller, Bill Cooley, Betty Yancey, Bob Kennedy, Stan & Lisa Cook, Vangi Baker, Rita Bowdoin, Joseph Brown, Bill Brothers, Ollie Clanton, Asher Collins, Weslie Flynn, Prisca Tshuma

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.

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

February 22—Alan & Ann Gentry February 22—Yolando & Kerry White

February 22—Karen & Ray Williams February 25—Glenn & Cheryl Amberson

February 26—Jerry & Barbara Kirkland

Memories 5 years ago—iDisciple ministry was getting ready for a number of events, including the Chocolate Festival. 15 years ago—Shelton & Betty Long were honored by friends for their 50th wedding anniversary.