THE GOOD SHEPHERD

Without the care of a shepherd, sheep would soon get in trouble. If sheep
followed other sheep, the flock would be worn out, in danger, and deprived of
what's needed to survive. The same thing happens to us.
The good news is we have a Good Shepherd. His Name is Jesus. He doesn't
want to drive us so hard that we fall down from exhaustion. He doesn't want to
force us to go through life without nourishment and refreshment. When we are
exhausted and feel like we're just "doing what we have to do," He invites us to
pause and rest.
The Bible speaks of God as our Shepherd. And as I read Psalm 23, my tired
heart longs for such tender care: "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He
makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he
refreshes my soul" (Psalm 23:1-3a).
A full schedule and an empty heart are a sure sign it's time to stop and consider
if I'm following other sheep or finding the Shepherd.
If that's happened to you, it's okay to ask the Shepherd to come get you and
bring you home. Tell Him your heart is hungry and thirsty. Tell Him your soul
needs to be restored.
You're not going to be in trouble. Shepherds understand sheep. Yours already
knows where you are and what you've been through, and it brings Him joy to care
for you. (Copied) --------Roger
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COMING SOON

Sep 14
th
- Widows Ministry Bake/Dessert Sale following a.m. service
Sep 20
th
- Baby Shower for Lindsey Hayes - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.pm
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___________BABY

BABY SHOWER

There will be a Baby Shower for
Dustin & Lindsey Hayes on
September 20
th
from 2:00 4:00
p.m. They are having a little girl.
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WIDOWS MINISTRY
DESSERT / BAKESALE

The Widows Ministry will have a
dessert/bake sale following the
Morning Worship Service today.
These baked items can be
purchased for a donation to the
Widows Ministry! This fund is used
to take the widows on trips and out
to eat, etc. I have been told there will
not only be cakes and baked goods
but also banana pudding and other
dessert items. So get out your
money and support this ministry.
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PLEASE NOTE- NEW WORSHIP
MINISTRY

We are very excited to announce the
beginning of a new worship ministry!
Incorporating the gift of sign
language with interpretive
movements to music provides a
powerful ministry to worship our
Savior. For more information, see
Kim Nash.







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FROM THE PASTOR
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION
September 14, 2014
April 8, 2012

We all look to heroes to set an example for us in life
and other pursuits, but human heroes will always let
you down. Jesus is the one man who was without
sin, and Hes the one example that we can follow
always. Today, your child will learn that Jesus is the
only hero who will never fail us.


Stay connected with whats happening in our
Childrens Ministry by liking us on Facebook. This
page is updated weekly with our lessons & upcoming
events.
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SPECIAL THANKS

The Short Family would like to say THANK YOU for
all the gifts for Ms Paisley. We are blessed to have
such an awesome church family. We love you all.
Thanks again! ------Scott & Shani Short & Family

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HEARTFELT THANKS

Thank you so much for all you have done for me and
my family during the sickness and death of my father:
The prayers, food, the flowers and the visits will
never be forgotten. We love each and every one of
you! Thanks again! --------Sherry & Terry Reese
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You wouldnt be worried about what people think of
you if you knew how seldom they actually do.


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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
volunteers to pray with individuals in a prayer
Pat Gardner Malachi Taylor
Jean Asbury Edward Reed
Rosa Rigney Juanita Hensely
Tim Strange EricGarrett
Eldridge Tucker James Shepherd
Eleanor Gulbransen James Gann
Dale Edward Ted Crigger
Lonnie West Glen Green
Kathy Miller Kyle Kitts
Win Shipley Sible Barnard
Charlie Morrison Dennis Lamb
Ronnie Dover Janet Smith
Paula Damos Martha Reynolds
Holly Sizemore John Randell
Tammy McKinney Patty Shelton
Judy McDaniel Mike Cazort
Issac Davis
(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 $ 107.35 SUNDAY SCHOOL 80

SUNDAY MORNING $ 241.10 SUNDAY MORNING 247

SUNDAY NIGHT $ 42.00 SUNDAY NIGHT 120

FAMILY TRAINING $ 115.01 FAMILY TRAINING 103

TITHE $ 4802.12 OUTREACH

MISSIONS $ 120.00---($100 Africa - $20 Bruwer)

GENERAL FUND $ 2,705.00

RENT $ 600.00

OTHER $ 200.00---(Youth)
TOTAL $ $8,932.58


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 Sep 14
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Ryan Smith
Mike Seals
Mon Sep 15
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Audry Hillon
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Ritchie & Tereasa Hayes
Tue Sep 16
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Matthew Church
Wed Sep 17
th
- FAMILY TRAINING 7:00p.m.
Thu Sep 18
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
David Snider
Spencer Cope
Wayne Estep
Fri Sep 19
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Jack Bewley
Allee Grace Lovell
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Virgil & Ruby Gilbert
Sat Sep 20
th
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Eleanor Gulbransen
Brenda Lowry
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WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER

Some of the ladies are meeting on Wednesday evening
in the main sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. for a time of prayer.
You are welcome to join them.
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Pastor Jonathons Word of The Week

Anyone can parrot words; what both God and
humanity seeks is living proof of the power of
the Gospel. You are called to be that proof.

~Jonathon






NURSERY

Pam Bewley & Kristen Snyder




ARK

Sep 7
th
- Tina Worthington
Machela Lovell
Sep 14
th
- Shane & Lindsey Ratliff
Sep 21
st
- Jessica Biggs
Rebekah Hillon
Sep 28
th
- Mackinze Rigney












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th
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