SICK AND IN NEED OF PRAYERS
•BARRY BROADWAY was diagnosed with lymphoma, and a type of leukemia. His last CT scan showed no cancer, and he will have one more chemo treatment, and the doctors will monitor him after that!
•TIFFANY BUICE will have a bone scan next Tuesday, but continues to fall.
•MANSEL CARPENTER, a well known gospel preacher in this area (having preached at Liberty Hill and Clarkdale) has been diagnosed with cancer.
•EDDIE GOUGH, son of Francis Gough, has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on his thymus gland and one in his back.
•CODY HESTER, a friend of the Fincher’s, has been diagnosed with leukemia. Treatments have started and he seems to be some better!
•JIMMIE HILL, preacher and member of the New Hope Road Church of Christ, has been diagnosed with cancer.
•LINDA JAMES, sister of Susan Jackson, has been diagnosed with recurring cancer. Doctors were able to remove the tumor, but she will have to undergo some chemotherapy to make sure they have it all.
•JUDY KING has thyroid problems, and doctors have found a tumor on her thyroid. She is scheduled for surgery on September 2 at Kennestone Hospital.
•BRUCE LEFEVER, a friend of Jerry Anderson, had a stroke and is paralyzed on his right side, and cannot speak. He is doing some better at this time.
•EVA LOU SATTERFIELD continues to struggle at home with her problems stemming from a stroke.
•PAT SCHINALL, friend of Margie Gattis, is awaiting a liver transplant.
•ABBY SMITH, 3 year old friend of Michael and Nancy Walker, has a brain tumor and a tumor in her spine that is inoperable. She went to the doctors last week and they have found no new growth.
•JON AND TAMI STROUD are expecting their fourth child in March.
•CHRIS STROUD is in need of our constant and continued prayers, as he is in the Douglas County Jail. His address is William Chris Stroud, Douglas County Jail, Annex Dorm D Bed 5 6840 West Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134.
•JEAN STUBBLEFIELD, sister in law to Jackie Stubblefield and aunt to Larry and Jennie, is unable to get the kidney transplant, but is doing well at this time.
•DAWN STUBBLEFIELD has Graves Disease. She has opted to take the medicinal treatment at this time.
•LARRY STUBBLEFIELD is undergoing physical therapy to help with a frozen shoulder, and is doing better at this time.
•CHRISTIE LAYNE TORRES, Larry King’s cousin (as well as Joy Freeman and Sue King) has a tumor behind her eyes and nose, and is leaking spinal fluid in her brain. She is doing better at this time and thanks everyone for their prayers.
•SOPHIE WALKER was running a 1010 fever Wednesday, and Nancy was not feeling well either.

OTHER PRAYER REQUESTS!
•Remember in prayers the family of REX TURNER JR. President of Amridge University in Montgomery, AL. He passed away Tuesday from a blood clot after having had a tumor in his brain removed.
•JANAE TOMS, who attended here last Summer while visiting her son and daughter in law, has asked that we remember her daughter in laws parents in our prayers. They are in the Ukraine near the war between Russia and Georgia.
•Please remember to pray for those who have lost jobs recently. ROB EGERTON, Joy’s husband, has lost his job and is searching for a job at this time, as is LARHEASA TIDWELL.

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
•TIFFANY AND AMBER BUICE – genetic metabolic problems
•MARY CAMPBELL – leukemia
•CLYDE CARSON – cancer
•BRENDA COX – dialysis
•BOB DAVIS – Cancer
•TIFFANY KING – lupus (daughter in law of Linda King)
•IRENE LINDSEY - osteoporosis and arthritis.
•THELMA PIRTLE
•BRUCE STROUD – heart problems
•SOPHIE WALKER – spina bifida

IN NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING
•DORA COLE – Carestone Assisted Living Center, room 19
•FRANCES GOUGH –Brian Care Center, Austell
•SARAH HARMON, Marice Allen’s Mother, Carestone Assisted Living, room 55
•NELL HICKS –Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab Center, Powder Springs
•MOTT PRINCE – Brian Care Center, Austell
•PEARL SWEENEY – Moved to Savannah, GA
•IVADELL TAYLOR – with her daughter Gail Smilie
•FLORA TIDWELL – Presbyterian Village

IN THE MILITARY
•NATHAN KNOTTS is in the Navy. His address A.R. Knotts, R.N., Alpha 362 230 Chevalier Field Ave., Pensacola, FL. 32508.
•JOEY SHIPP, grandson of Charles & Glenda Shipp, is now in Iraq. His new address is as follows: LCPL Joseph C. Shipp MWSS 274 DET A HQCO. Unit 78107 FPO AE 09509-8107. His e mail address is stnt101@yahoo.com.
•MICHAEL SMITH’s email address is michael.smith182@us.army.mil.
•KYLE HAMRICK, Tommy’s niece’s husband, is in the USMC in Fallujah, IRAQ for deployment for 1 year. His address is as follows: Cpl. Hamrick Jonathan, 9th Comm. BN I Mef HQ Co. Fwd. Mait. Plt. Cem. Unit 42570 FPO/AP 96426-2810
•ISHMAEL GORDON is in the Navy and is assigned to Pearl Harbor. His phone number is 224-619-2768
•AMANDA KNIGHTEN (formerly Amanda Wall) is in the Air Force. Her mailing address is SRA Amanda Knighten, 447 ESFS/FP, APO AE 09321. Her e mail address is amanda.knighten@bdab.centaf.af.mil
•Our 4- 6th Grade class is collecting items for our military. The box is in the foyer in the back – please stop by the box and see what they need, and help out in giving some goodies from home for our service people overseas.

SOUTH COBB NEWS
•PEARL SWEENEY has moved to Savannah, GA. Her new address is 5200 Habersham St #207, Savannah, GA 31405.
•On August 3 and 10 we will be taking pictures and reshoots of those whose picture on the bulletin board is not quite right. Please be prepared to get your picture remade at these times. For more information please see Nancy Walker, Glenda Shipp or Chris Tidwell.
•AUGUST 17 – FELLOWSHIP MEAL AFTER SERVICES SUNDAY EVENING!
•AUGUST 22 – FRIDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP at Thompson Park. This is an “end of summer” get together – sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the back.
•AUGUST 23 – BABY BRUNCH in honor of Dodie Tidwell and baby. Time 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall. Her nursery theme is “B is for Bear.” She is registered at Target, Babies “R” Us and Walmart. Please see Lexann Johnson for more info.
•Dorsey Prince will be celebrating his 90th birthday on August 26th. His family had planned a party for him, but because of health issues that will not be held. SO, if we can “shower him” with birthday cards and little memories of how he has meant so much to you and this congregation, this will be appreciated.
•PRAY FOR RAIN; PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST SOME JOBS RECENTLY; PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY AND THE UPCOMING ELECTION; PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY; PRAY THAT THE CHURCH REALIZE HER RESPONSIBLITIES AND PREACH TO THE WORLD; PRAY THAT EACH OF US BE KINDER, HONEST AND VICTORS IN THE DAILY FIGHTS THAT WE FACE! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY!
•Our congregation is participating in Georgia AGAPE’S “Change for Children Campaign” as an additional way to support this worthy organization that is doing so much for children. Change cans are available in the foyer – we hope that you will take one of the cans and save your change to help benefit these needy children. Be sure to put your name and address on one of the slips of paper provided, and put it in the can. We will have all the cans collected by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14.
•PANTRY – please bring some canned vegetables to help restock our pantry.
•The Children’s home truck that will be here September 8. Pressing needs are: ALL BABY ITEMS IN GOOD CLEAN USUABLE CONDITION. They need baby beds, sheets, humidifiers, diapers (all sizes) diaper bags, wipes, lotions, powder; glider rocking chairs, clothes, sippy cups; infant spoons, baby shampoo, towel/wash cloth sets car, seats, infant Tylenol/motrin, Johnny jumpers, assorted pre-sweetened cereals, Vienna sausage, garbage bags (30-33 gals) liquid laundry detergents, dishwashing detergent, clr air fresheners, mayo, canned fruit drinks (apple, grape, punch, orange) afro-american hair products, paper cups, bbq sauces, tampons, and school needs – book covers, variety of sized 3 ring binders , and small pocket dictionaries. BADLY NEEDED ITEMS are Canned fruit drinks and paper towels/toilet tissue.
•September 5 – LADIES NIGHT at the South Cobb Church of Christ! Menu will be salads and light desserts.
•All ladies save October 3/4 for a women's retreat at Camp Inagehi. More plans and discussion for it will be made at the ladies night in September. Suggestions/comments can be given to Glenda, LaRheasa or Ann until then.
•SIGN UP SHEETS are on the bulletin board in the back for Friday Night Fellowship at Thompson Park; for the workers at the fair, and for the men’s retreat September 5-6.

UPCOMING EVENTS
•THE SUMMER SERIES FOR 2008 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
oAUG 20 THE CHURCH’S WORK Eric Owens, Avondale
oAUG 27 THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH Dwayne Watson, South Cobb
•Men’s Retreat - September 5-6, 2008 at Camp Inagehi! More information will be forthcoming soon!
•September 14, 2008 4:00PM Women Meet with the Elders
•October 12, 2008 4:00 PM Men meet with the Elders
•Youth Retreat – October 10-12. Theme – THE NAMES OF JESUS!
•November 15 Planning Session

AREA EVENTS
•August 17 – 20 Gospel Meeting at the Villa Rica Church of Christ. Frank Chesser will be the speaker.
•August 17 - 21 Gospel Meeting at the Sims Avenue Church of Christ. Walter Jackson will be the speaker.
•September 7, 2008 TENTH ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING of the CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST in
Smyrna, GA.
•September 7, 2008. 61st Homecoming at the North Avenue Church of Christ in Hapeville, GA.
•September 14-17, 2008 Gospel Meeting at the North Cobb Church of Christ. Bobby Lidell will be the speaker.
•September 14-18 Gospel Meeting at the Lithia Springs Church of Christ. Mark Mosher will be the speaker.
•West Cobb Christian Academy's Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser Monday, September 29th
oDogwood Country Club Austell, GA Shotgun Start / Best Ball Tournament
$100 per player or $360 team of 4 Gift Bags for Every Player!
$5 Mulligans Breakfast & Lunch Provided
$5 Putting Contest Entry Fee $10,000 Hole-in-One Prize!
$5 Chipping Contest Entry Fee Win Hole-in-One Prizes
$5 Ladies Tee Off at Every Par 3!
(excluding Longest Drive Hole) Great Prizes to win!
•November 7-9 Youth Lectureship at the Lithia Springs Church of Christ.
•GEORGIA AGAPE When Noah loaded the ark, the animals came two by two. The State of Georgia is asking Georgia AGAPE to provide shelter similarly by placing sibling groups together in foster homes. It is suggested that children who come into foster care adjust better when they can remain with siblings. AGAPE will be conducting 3 weekends of training classes shortly after school starts to prepare families who can help by foster parenting sibling groups. Please call Jayne Osburn at 770-452-9995 before September 1 for more information on this training.

BIBLE READINGS FOR SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS.
August 3 – Jacob Genesis 29 Jacob Married Leah and Rachel
August 10 – Jacob Genesis 30 Jacob Accumulates Wealth in Mesopotamia
August 17 – Jacob Genesis 31 Jacob Leaves Mesopotamia for Canaan
August 24 – Jacob Genesis 32 and 33 Jacob Was Named “Israel”
August 31 – Jacob Genesis 34, 35 and 36 Jacob Returned to Canaan

SERVING THIS MONTH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August – Tommy Tidwell

PRESIDE
August 3 Mark Orler
August 10 Larry Stubblefield
August 17 Eric Johnson
August 24 John Shipp
August 30 Jon Stroud

SCRIPTURE READING
August 3 Fred Campbell
August 10 Jordan Stubblefield
August 17 Josh Shipp
August 24 Jeff Novitch
August 31 Ollie Ezell

SONG LEADERS
August 3 Jon Stroud
August 10 Mark Orler
August 17 Michael Walker
August 24 Rob Stroud
August 31 Chris Tidwell

SERVING — LORD’S TABLE:
1Buddy Maupin
2 Malachi Thompson
3 Alan Jones
4 Jordan Stubblefield
5 Dwayne Watson
6 John Shipp
7 Josh Shipp
8 Charles Shipp

DOOR GREETERS
August 3 LaRheasa Tidwell and Dee McGinnis
August 10 Larheasa Tidwell and Dee McGinnis
August 17 Fred and Joanna Campbell
August 24 Fred and Joanna Campbell
August 31 LaRheasa Tidwell and Eleanor Walker

PREPARING LORD’S SUPPER:
August Linda King and Sue King

NURSERY ATTENDANTS
August Erica Tessereau and Darlene Pirtle

ATTENDANCE AND CONTRIBUTION
August 10, 2008
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY 92
SUNDAY AM WORSHIP 155
SUNDAY PM WORSHIP 96
WED BIBLE STUDY 8/13 72
CONTRIBUTION
Budget 4500.00
Contribution 4943.00
Difference +443.00
YTD -3095.00
Child Care $95.00