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2. disease
3. cancer

2201 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: 256-547-3731
rainbowchurchofchrist.org
Times of Service:
Sunday
Morning Worship: 9:30 am
Bible Class:
10:30 am
Hispanic Service: 3:00 pm
Evening Worship: 5:00 pm
Wednesday:
7:00 pm
Issue
15
Volume 47
“Where strangers become friends, and friends become family.”
What is sin?
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The ______________ of the law (I John 3:4)
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__________________ against God (Luke 15:21)
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__________________ of good (James 4:17)
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A bad _____________ is sinful
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__________________ is sinful (John 6:36)
What does sin do to us? (Romans 6:23)
How can we get rid of it? ______________________________________________________ (Isaiah 55:6-7)
Blake Jones
Dave Lasseter
Jessica Lasseter
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Minister
Youth Minister
Secretary
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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
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.
Make sure to check out one of our great Bible classes on Wednesday nights!
John Bowling is teaching in the auditorium on the book of I Thessalonians.
Jim McKelroy is teaching in the fellowship hall classroom on the book of Revelation.
Blake Jones is teaching in the iDisciple room on What it Means to Be a Disciple.
Sunday, April 19th all whose last name begins with D, E, F, G, H or I 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. But if you can’t make it,
they completely understand. Directions are on the bookcase outside of the church office.
Rainbow City
Clean-up Day
Every year we have an opportunity to serve one of our communities by helping with
the annual Rainbow City Clean-up Day. This year the clean up day will be on
Saturday, April 25th from 8-11 a.m. If you would like to sign up to help, Chris Mikle
will have a sign up sheet in the foyer. Thanks!
On Sunday, April 26th, the McCarver Visitation team will be meeting at the home of Craig and
Cindy King. 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, April 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.
Saturday, May 2nd, will be our annual S.I.S Day. This is a day of worship and fellowship for the
women of our congregation. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude with a potluck fellowship.
We are asking all ladies who are planning on attending to bring a dish. There is a sign up sheet
on the hallway bulletin board. This year’s theme is “Caterpillar or Butterfly.” If you have any
questions see Jessica Lasseter.
BIBLE STUDY
131
McGUFFY’S BIBLE CLASS
18
SUNDAY MORNING
219
HISPANIC SERVICE
n/a
SUNDAY EVENING
112
MIDWEEK STUDY
139
LOCAL BAPTISMS
3
OTHER RESPONSES
21
HISPANIC BAPTISMS
-
HISPANIC RESPONSES
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WBS/JAIL BAPTISMS
18
ZIMBABWE BAPTISMS
10
CONTRIBUTION
7330
We are in need of pictures of anyone who has been recently baptized or placed
membership since the Greater Things Campaign this past June. Doyle
McCarver will be taking pictures today and next Sunday in the hallway by the
front offices. For more information please see Doyle McCarver.
Our men’s Bible class meets at
7pm on Thursday night in the
fellowship hall classroom.
Our ladies’ Bible class meets at
10:30 am on Wednesday morning in
the fellowship hall classroom.
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WORSHIP AT
THE FALLS
We will be having our annual Worship at the Falls
on Sunday, May 3rd! We will be having our
evening worship service and a fellowship meal, so
be making your plans on being with us and invite
your friends and family to come worship with us
that night too! Don’t forget to bring your favorite
homemade ice-cream (and plenty of it). If you have
any questions about this event see Tim Parker.
I’m very excited about the opportunity to attend GO! this year! GO! is a summer camp unlike any
other. The camp is designed for youth groups and individuals, the week will combine interactive
labs, sessions and projects with fun and more. It'll be a chance to connect with other young
people from across the world and together discover what a life of meaningful service can be.
The week is packed with ideas and practical how-to labs. Students will hear from world-changers
and innovative leaders. They'll be connected to and work with other young people who want to
live for God. Through service opportunities, meaningful worship and group discussion they'll
grow deeper in their faith and leave ready to put it into action. GO! Is located on the campus of
Freed-Hardeman University, so your teenagers will also have the chance to see what a Christian
college is like! The cost of this camp is $100 for the week, but I believe it will be well worth the price! If there is anyone
who would like to sponsor a child to go who can’t afford the price, please let Dave know. For more info on the camp, visit
www.fhu.edu/go. GO! Camp is for grades 7th—12th grades and the last day for registration is April 29th, so make sure
you sign up today!
I don’t want to leave our younger campers out! Maywood is for ages 8 - 18. The cost
for Maywood will be $75 this year. This is a great camp that our younger campers
love, so make sure you sign them up on the teen room bulletin board! Note– The
Elders have always wanted to help with the cost of camp and for several years have
made sure at least half the cost is taken care of for the parents. Because the
teenagers (7th-12th) have two camps they can attend this year, we ask if they want to attend both
Maywood & GO!, that Maywood would be paid in full ($150). If only attending Maywood, the cost is still
only $75. Thank you for understanding!
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On Saturday, April 11th, Rainbow had a great number of volunteers to take time
out of their day to spend working at the Alabama Chocolate Festival. This year,
we set up tables and chairs underneath a large tent for visitors to sit down and
eat in comfort. There were many people who expressed their gratitude and
appreciation to us for providing this service. Our volunteers did a wonderful job
keeping the area clean, inviting people to visit with us, and passing out cards
with our service times! You definitely left a positive impression with members of
our community! Thank you so much for everyone who supported this event by
donating money, bringing candy, transporting tables, and working the festival!
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
March, David Wallace is the “Elder of the Month” you can reach him at 256-390-2273 (James 5:14)
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Servants for April 12th
Serve the Family
Ken Overbey / Tim Barbaree
Brandon Hollis / Tim Parker
Ricky Cranford / Larry Naler
Tim Barnard / Joel Cleveland
Ushers
Jeff McGlaughn / Mike
Simmons
Communion Preparation
Don Dover
Lock Up the Building
Tim Parker
Opening Prayer:
A.M.
Paul Baker
P.M.
Selton Long
Joseph Wallace
Scripture Reading:
Jimmy Large
Preside Lord’s Supper:
Closing Prayer:
A.M.
Bruce Phillips
P.M.
Ken Overbey
Greeters: Wilson & Treva Jones
Communion Cup Pick Up: Hollis Family
McGuffey’s Group
#3
Chris Mikle
Deacons
Elders
Mike Bowdoin
256-282-2650
John Bowling
256-328-4727
David Wallace
256-390-2273
John Wallace
256-393-4015
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
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
Memories
10 years ago—A Mother—Daughter Tea Party was held at the home of Stephanie Birchmore.
15 years ago—Rainbow’s Elders announced that they were finalizing the purchase of some land from McGuffeys.
Anniversaries
April 22—Bruce & Patsy Phillips
April 25—Kyle & Renee Chambers
Birthdays
April 16—Jane Naler
April 18—Blake Jones
April 18—Amanda Vice
April 20—Tina Quarles
April 20—Colton Thompson
April 22—McKenzie McCarver
April 23—Renee Chambers
April 23—Ty Pruett
April 24– Nikki Duncan
April 25—Aiden Brown
April 25—Linda Morris
Prayer Requests
Anne Tierce, friend of Ann Gentry, had back surgery and now has an
infection.
Pat Willoughby, friend of Anne Tierce, is sick.
Jimmy Masters, friend of Anne Tierce, has inoperable lung cancer.
Wade Richey, friend of Anne Tierce, has brain cancer.
Jeanette Smith, grandmother of Nikki Duncan, has been having seizures
and has moved to a nursing home.
Dewey East has completed radiation treatment., and will have a follow
appointment to see if the cancer is gone on April 22nd.
Gene Brown had a port put in this past Monday.
Rita Phillips & Susan Wallace, with the passing of their cousin,
Deborah Gladden.
Bobby Gladden, relative of Susan Wallace and Rita Phillips, is in the
hospital.
Brenda Brogdon, sister of Jan Helms, is in the hospital sick.
Joey Wheat, brother of Tina Parker, will be having back surgery,
Marilyn Gentry is now home recovering.
Joyce Flynn is now at home and doing much better.
Jonathon Newberry, son-in-law of Craig & Cindy King, has been
diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
Jan Helms, with the passing of her brother in law, Pete Brogdon. Also,
her sister Brenda is in the hospital sick.
Janice Watson, cousin of Craig King, has a brain tumor.
Liz Barbaree, Tim’s mother, has dementia and fell this week. She is in the
hospital and is going to rehab.
Steve Proffitt, an employee of Craig King, was diagnosed with
lymphoma.
Nathan Owens is at home. He is taking a chemo pill to fight his lung
cancer.
Arthel Higginbotham has returned home from McGuffey’s
Maureen Staudt, friend of Pamela Boyd, is fighting Leukemia in
Boston.
Sherry Cardwell (Sister of Marilyn Gentry) is undergoing treatment for
breast cancer.
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:
Nancy Miller, Barbara Watkins, Elizabeth Khan, Helen Cloud, Butch Jones, Malburt Murphree, Kim Naler, Ron Patterson, Gordon Smith, Austin Elliott,
Betty Jones, Beulah Sylvis, Louise Butler, Sarah Foote, Tina Quarrels, Don Dover, Karen Cook, Jennifer Davis, Harriet Wade, Doug Brown, Natalie
Garner, Connie Barabalce, Jill Gardner, Paul Colbert, Nellie Ruth Teal, Alton & Eloise Miller, Bill Cooley, Betty Yancey, Bob Kennedy, Stan & Lisa
Cook, Vangi Baker, Rita Bowdoin, Joseph Brown, Asher Collins, Prisca Tshuma