GO AHEAD, SHINE

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become

blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved
generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word
of life (Philippians 2: 14 16a)
The funny thing about studying the stars is that you have to be able to
calculate, distances, luminosity, and many more fancy terms.
Before I came to know Christ, all that nadir gazing did produce one substantial
result in me: deep, deep emptiness. You cant help but feel how small you are
when you peer into the infinite-seeming inkiness of space. The more you see
how incomprehensibly expansive everything really is, the more you feel speck-
like in the cosmic order. The weight of eternity came crashing in on me.
And in that darkness, I needed light. This crooked depraved man groped
about for anything that would shine, some embers of hope. Not finding them in
philosophy, books or even astronomy, the pressure got worse.
Of course I wouldnt have put it in those terms back then. At that point I just
knew something was messed up, and I couldnt figure out what. I needed the
word of life. But I didnt know where to find it. Thats where we Christians come
in. The world needs to see the stars around them who shine through their Jesus
emulating behavior. The light of Jesus has the power to both expose their
blindness and help them see. So, shine. People like the old me is counting on it!
(Copied) Roger

COMING SOON

Aug 6
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Back to School Registration
Aug 8
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First Full Day of School
Aug 9
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Wedding Shower for Kaylan Shultz & Taylor Morrisett
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WEDDING SHOWER

You are invited to a Wedding
Shower for Kaylan Shultz & Taylor
Morrisett on Saturday, August 9
th

from 3:00 5:00 p.m. They are
registered at Pottery Barn, Belk,
Kohls and Walmart! Shower
hosted by family and friends.
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RIGHTEOUSNESS EXALTS

The word righteous, according to
the dictionary, means acting in
accord with divine or moral law.
Self-righteous means being
convinced of ones own
righteousness, especially in
contrast with the beliefs of others.
Self-righteous people often
ignore principles such as the Ten
Commandments and act according
to their own self-created
standardor no standards at all.
Self-righteousness is an attitude,
as well, causing people to feel
morally superior to others.
The Bible says, Righteousness
exalts a nation, but sin is a
reproach to any people (Proverbs
14: 34, NRSV).




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FROM THE PASTOR
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION
July 20, 2014
April 8, 2012
Todays toy is the Crayon. God created people of
different color and languages to help us spread
throughout the world, but more often than not, we let
color divide us. In spite of our differences, we all share
the same Creator. God wants us to love our neighbor,
and our neighbor is anyone and everyone, no matter
who they are or what color they are. He answered,
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with
all your soul and with all your strength and with all your
mind; and, Love your neighbor as yourself. Luke
10:27. Thank You for supporting the Russellville
Church of God Childrens Ministries.

Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond
the reach of Gods grace. And your best days are
never so good that you are beyond the need of Gods
grace









Peggy Smith Pat Gardner
Zoey Keith Flo Weaver
Virginia Tippins Orabel Holstead
Malachi Taylor Bobbie Hooper
Walter Musick Lou Rhea
Wesley Masoner Jean Asbury
Russell Wallace Alvin Cox
Don Gulledge Dana Seals
Della Greene Latasha Oakle
Sue Pfoff Eldridge Tucke
Elmer Wilder Edward Reed
Dacey Starrette Ricky Lamb
Lawrence Walker Velda Wallace
Sonny Sharpe Gayle Walker
Norman Gulbransen Pearl Dixon
Mike & Violet Coffey


MORRISTOWNS CONCERT IN THE PARK

The Mens Group is participating in
Morristowns Concert in the Park on September
24
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at Fred Miller Park from 12:00 noon 6:00
p.m. We will need volunteers to help as well as
volunteers to pray with individuals in a prayer
Pat Gardner Malachi Taylor
Jean Asbury Edward Reed
Rosa Rigney Ann Williams
Juanita Hensely Tim Strange
Eric Garret Eldridge Tucker
Jessica Hawley James Shepherd
Eleanor Gulbransen James Gann
Dale Edward Elaine Sanders
Ted Crigger Lonnie West
Glen Green Kathy Miller
Kyle Kitts Win Shipley
Charlie Morrison Linda Wilder
Sible Barnard Dennis Lamb
Ronnie Dover Janet Smith
Paula Damos Martha Reynolds
Tammy McKinney Holly Sizemore
James Livesay
(P.O. Box 59) 5848
E. Andrew Johnson Highway
Russellville, TN 37860st Andrew 37860
(423)587-0988
Web: www.russellvillechurchofgod.org
Email: rcogchurch@yahoo.com

FINANCIAL REPORT ATTENDANCE

SUNDAY SCHOOL $ 78.10 SUNDAY SCHOOL 87

SUNDAY MORNING $ 282.00 SUNDAY MORNING 209

SUNDAY NIGHT $ 55.50 SUNDAY NIGHT 113

FAMILY TRAINING $ 34.00 FAMILY TRAINING 100

TITHE $ 3,846.69 OUTREACH

MISSIONS $ 20.00

GENERAL FUND $ 2,324.00

RENT $

OTHER $ 280.25
TOTAL $ 6,920.54


Peggy Smith Pat Gardner
Zoey Keith Flo Weaver
Virginia Tippins Orabel Holstead
Malachi Taylor Bobbie Hooper
Walter Musick Lou Rhea
Wesley Masoner Jean Asbury
Russell Wallace Alvin Cox
Don Gulledge Dana Seals
Della Greene Latasha Oakle
Sue Pfoff Eldridge Tucke
Elmer Wilder Edward Reed
Dacey Starrette Ricky Lamb
Lawrence Walker Velda Wallace
Sonny Sharpe Gayle Walker
Norman Gulbransen Pearl Dixon
Mike & Violet Coffey


MORRISTOWNS CONCERT IN THE PARK

The Mens Group is participating in
Morristowns Concert in the Park on September
24
th
at Fred Miller Park from 12:00 noon 6:00
p.m. We will need volunteers to help as well as
Senior Pastor Roger Rigney
Associate Pastor / Youth Pastor Jonathon Bewley
Childrens Church Minister Joe Ward
Minister of Outreach/Evangelism Ray Pratt
Sunday Worship
9:45am Sunday School
10:30am Morning Worship
6:00pm Evening Service
Wednesday Night Service

6:45 Youth (Downstairs)
7:00 p.m. Adults & Children (Upstairs)



Sun Jul 20
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- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Brittney Harrison
Hannah Creech
Mon Jul 21
st
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Heath Rigney
Chelsey Scarlett
Tue Jul 22
nd
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Wed Jul 23
rd
- FAMILY TRAINING 7:00 p.m.
Thu Jul 24
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Sarah Hinton
Fri Jul 25
th
-
Sat Jul 26
th
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Pastor Jonathons Word of The Week
In Joshua 1: 9, God clearly instructs us to
remember the importance of staying strong when
going into battle. In fact, He commands us to be:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with
you wherever you go.

You need to find a deep dependence to follow
after God Himself. Let Him take your hand and
Stand with you. From that cracked open-heart, a
God-breathed strength will rise and help you to
declare to Satan, You picked the wrong one to
mess with this time.
Dear Lord, Im asking for your strength to fill me
and my weak places today. Facing these difficult
moments are sometimes crippling, but I know I
can overcome all things through Your power
within me. Help me to see this hard time as an
opportunity to grow closer to you. In Jesus Name,
Amen! (Copied)

~Jonathon




NURSERY

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Toni Shultz

ARK

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