“But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” Matt. 6:33

ASSIGNMENTS

SUNDAY AM
Kerry Gott..………............…ANNOUNCEMENTS
Eric Gott….……….……………...LEAD SINGING
Pat Lambert…...….................…..OPENING PRAYER
Kevin Smith ……..….....………………...SPEAKER
Jimmy Fazekas…..…..………….CLOSING PRAYER
Marshall Hall & Kip Jones…….....…........GREETERS
Charis Dickson & Sandy Statom..HALL MONITORS

LORD'S TABLE
Fred Duke, Steve Livingston, Austin Lambert
Kip Jones, Gene Pennington, Rodney Whitson

LaMont Hollis………..……...SERVE NURSERY
Kelly Jones……......PREPARE COMMUNION
Cheryl Lambert..BAKE COMMUNION BREAD
Jack & Pam Jackson.CLEAN COMMUNION TRAYS

PICK UP COMMUNION CUPS
AND CHECK VISITOR’S CARDS
Ed Lewis, Abby Dickson and Connor Dickson

COUNT CONTRIBUTION
Michael Long, Shon Pendley
LaMont Hollis, Fred Duke

SUNDAY PM
Kerry Gott..…………....………….ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kris Bly………………………………...LEAD SINGING
Michael Long……....…….………..OPENING PRAYER
Kevin Smith ………...……...…………………SPEAKER
Gene Pennington……..…………….CLOSING PRAYER
Marshall Hall & Kip Jones…….....…..….….GREETERS
Heath Blair….……..………………….LORD'S SUPPER

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Kerry Gott..…………....………….ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tom Hodge…………………………….LEAD SINGING
Kip Jones….……....……...….………..………..PRAYER
Pat Lambert…...………...……………...…INVITATION

 

Schedule of Services

Sunday

Bible Study…………………... 9:30 AM

Worship…………………….. 10:25 AM

Evening Worship…………….. 5:00 PM

Wednesday

Bible Study…………………… 6:30 PM

Attendance Record

Bible Class….....................72
Worship…….....................92
 Sunday Evening.................n/a
 Wednesday Night …...........n/a

 

News and Notes

A Sister Responds
Kacie Jackson came forward Sunday morning confessing sin and asking for the prayers of the church concerning this and also concerning decisions about her future work.

Ladie’s and Men’s Night Out
Several of our men enjoyed food and fellowship and some adventure this past Friday night on the river. Thanks to Kris Bly for providing his boat for the occasion. Also, 19 of our ladies recently attended a Night Out at Chili’s. Everyone enjoyed the good food and the time together.

Men’s Leadership Meeting
15 men were present Sunday afternoon for our monthly meeting. Reports were given in several areas including, evangelism, edification, benevolence and finances. Our next meeting will be Sunday, July 22nd with James Pendley presiding.

Guest Speaker
Kevin Smith will be here Sunday to speak 3 times. Kevin has asked to come and we look forward to his lessons, and having his family with us.

Ladies Informational Meeting
The ladies of East Gadsden will have an informational meeting this Sunday, July 1st at 3:00 p.m. with Tom Hodge presiding.

Hot Dog Cookout for July 4th
“The Beacons of Light” are hosting a 4th of July Hot Dog Cookout for the congregation. The time will be at 5:00 before our evening Bible Study at 6:30 that Wednesday. If you plan to attend please sign the list in the foyer. Each family will need to bring a pack of hot dog buns and designate whether you will bring chips or drinks. The Beacons will provide the franks and desserts.
 

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New Directory

We will be making a new Church Family Directory. Please turn in your family information with name, address, phone number and cell phone numbers (optional). Slips of paper for this information are in the foyer. There will be no pictures in this directory. We will have a Picture Board in the foyer for our Church Family pictures.

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“Beacons of Light”
Those in the “Beacons” will have a brief meeting after services Sunday night, July 1st.


Peru Mission Trip Presentation
Sunday, July 8th after evening services


Outreach Meeting
The day for this meeting has been changed to the 2nd Sunday night of each month. Due to a schedule conflict this month our meeting will be Sunday night, July 22nd, following evening services.



School Supplies & Clothing for Childhaven
“The Beacons of Light” are heading up a Clothing Drive and gathering School Supplies for those at Childhaven. A list of supplies that are needed is in the foyer. Any clean, good used clothing will be appreciated also. These items need to be brought to Pam’s office by Sunday, July 22nd.


Honors and Accomplishments
We encourage all of our young people to give us a list of their honors and accomplishments for this past school year. Forms are in the foyer. Please give your completed form to Pam Jackson.


Vacation Bible School
Our VBS is July 16-19. We need everyone to begin bringing 2 liter Coke or Pepsi, plain potato chips and Goldfish snack crackers. Please place these items in the kitchen.

School Supplies for Adams Elementary
“The Beacons of Light” will be collecting school supplies for children that need assistance at Adams Elementary School. Adams Elementary is just down the road from our building. We invite the entire congregation to participate in this effort. A list of supplies needed is in the foyer. Deadline on bringing these supplies is August 5th. Please place them in Pam’s office.
 

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 In the Area

 Area Wide Singing
Oxford Church of Christ
Friday, June 29^th
7:00 until 9:00 PM

 Youth Day
Weaver Church of Christ
Saturday, June 30th – Registration at 8:30 AM
Speakers: Cade Somers, Cliff Goodwin & Billy Hayes
Theme: “Our Christian How-Tos”

Area Wide Youth Devotional
at Lebanon Church of Christ
Sunday, July 1st at 6:00 PM

Celebrate America
at Jacksonville Church of Christ
Tuesday, July 3rd beginning at 4:30 PM
Free hot dogs & watermelon
Watch Jacksonville Fireworks Display

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“How was your trip?”

After spending two weeks in a third-world country, it’s hard to know how to respond when people ask, “How was your trip?”

I can’t respond that it was ‘wonderful’, because that wouldn’t explain all the heart-breaking things that I saw when I was there. It wouldn’t tell about the man with the broken leg, who had to wait 6 months to get it set for lack of money. It wouldn’t tell about the woman and man who lived together for 10 years because they could not pay the government fee for marriage. It wouldn’t tell about the little girl with the disfigured face due to an abscessed tooth that she couldn’t afford to fix. ‘Wonderful’ definitely wouldn’t describe the packs of stray dogs that wander the garbage-filled streets, or the families that would sadly look on as our team ate lunch. It also wouldn’t tell about the woman who dug through piles of garbage to find something worth selling so she could eat.

But I also can’t respond that my trip was ‘heart-breaking’, because that wouldn’t explain all the wonderful things I saw when I was there. It wouldn’t tell about the woman who offered us water during a Bible study, when water was all she had to give. It wouldn’t tell about the dozens of children who ran up to me each night at church for a hug. It wouldn’t tell about the smiles of school children, and how soccer games broke out spontaneously in the streets. ‘Heart-breaking’ definitely wouldn’t describe the sounds of singing praises to God in Spanish and English, or the look on someone’s face as they heard the Gospel for the first time. It also wouldn’t tell about the 71 souls who were baptized into Christ while we were there.

I think the best way to describe my trip is as a blessing. Through my past trips to Peru, God has opened my eyes to how a lot of the world lives. Because of that I have seen many heart-breaking – and many wonderful things. I am reminded of the verse:

“The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!” (Job 1:21)

~Kacie Jackson

Editor’s note: Kacie and Eric had a safe and successful mission trip to Peru, for which we are thankful. Kacie has accepted a 1 year tour of duty with Latin American Missions in which she will be making 2 week mission trips to many Latin American countries. Let’s pray for Kacie as she prepares for this effort!

 In Our Prayers In Our Prayers

Updates: Peggy St. John, Jan Ragsdale and Betty Freeman are sick at home. Sister Betty suffered a fall recently and injured her spine. She was scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon on 6/26. We’re thankful Rodney Whitson was back at services last Sunday. Rodney has a back condition and his doctor has taken him out of work. Brother Floyd Hollis is in Gadsden Regional Room 955. He has developed an infection. Remember all of these in your prayers.

Shut In: At Home- Frances Wesson, Martha Phillips, Ruby Brown and Katie Pendley (Sis. Katie starts chemo on 6/28)

Coosa Valley Healthcare: Canolia Bone –Rm 208

Meadowood Retirement-Walter Thompson Rm 107

Prayer Requests: Canolia Bone; Doyle and Betty May; Katie Pendley-chemo treatments; Russell Horton; Floyd Hollis-has an infection; Larry Phillips, needs kidney transplant; Janice James; Shelia Stansell; Ruby Brown; Frank Payne, colon cancer; Ottey Simon-young girl from Guyana with an eye tumor; Amy Stigers and Anna Sanders and their families as Robert and Gary are in Iraq; Jennifer Adair, has cancer; Rodney Lambert, Pat’s father, has pulmonary fibrosis; Terry Word, father of Dana White, has serious health problems; Peggy St. John, surgery recovery; Kenneth Densmore and family; Jeff Dickson-eye condition; Paul Allen, member at Oxford, has many health problems; James Bullard, son in law of Audrey Talbot, has a malignancy around a heart artery; Gail Clough-eye surgery on July 13; Betty Jones-several health problems

In the Military- Mack Johnson, William
Gregory, Jared Jacobs, Jeff Brewster, Steven Whitehead, Randy Brown, Johnny Matherne, Jeff Erwin, Bill McCarver, Stan Gunter, Kevin Latta, Allen Yancey, Gary Sanders, Robert Stigers, Danny Moss and Josh Jones

 

God’s Word

Ecclesiastes 12:11-14

“11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd.

12 And further, my son be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end and much study is wearisome to the flesh.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man's all.

14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing,

Whether good or evil.”

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Weekly Programs

Radio:    Sun. at 8 AM - WAAX/570
With Ronny Johnson

 TV:      "In Search of the Lord's Way"
with Mack Lyon
Sunday at 7:30 AM - Channel 11

 "Preaching the Gospel" with James Watkins
Sunday at 7 AM - Channel 11

 Jerry Jenkins - Thursday at 7 PM - Channel 5

Earl Barnett - Sunday at 6 AM- Channels 4 & 9

  

Live and Learn and Pass It On

I’ve learned that the greatest physician in the world is optimism.  I’ve learned that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

                                                         -copied