IN NEED OF PRAYER

•BARRY BROADWAY was diagnosed with lymphoma and a type of leukemia. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
•TIFFANY BUICE will have a bone scan next Tuesday. She has suffered some falls recently.
•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 cancer. He has a tumor on his thymus gland and another in his back.
•CODY HESTER, a friend of the Fincher’s, has been diagnosed with leukemia. Treatments have started and he seems to be improving.
•JIMMIE HILL, preacher and member of the New Hope Road Church of Christ, has been diagnosed with cancer.
•LINDA JAMES, sister of Susan Jackson, had surgery recently and doctors were able to remove a tumor, but she will have to undergo some chemotherapy to make sure they removed all of the cancer.
•JUDY KING is undergoing numerous tests at this time for many medical and health problems. Doctors have found a tumor on her thyroid, and 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.
•EVA LOU SATTERFIELD is still struggling with health problems stemming from her recent stroke.
•PAT SCHINALL, friend of Margie Gattis, is awaiting a liver transplant.
•ABBY SMITH, the 3-year-old daughter of friends of Michael and Nancy Walker, has a brain tumor and another tumor on her spine that is inoperable.
•CHRIS STROUD has been in the Douglas County Jail for the past few weeks and is in need of the prayers of the congregation and letters of encouragement. His address is: William Chris Stroud, Douglas County Jail, Annex Dorm D Bed 5, 6840 West Church St., Douglasville, GA 30134.
•JONATHAN & TAMI STROUD are expecting their forth child in March.
•JEAN STUBBLEFIELD, sister-in-law of Jackie Stubblefield and aunt to Larry and Jennie, is unable to get a kidney transplant, but is doing well lately.
•DAWN STUBBLEFIELD has Graves’ Disease. She has opted to take the medicinal treatment at this time.
•LARRY STUBBLEFIELD is recovering from surgery and undergoing physical therapy. He had much scarring and a frozen shoulder (a condition characterized by pain and loss of motion or stiffness), but is doing better.
•Janea Toms, who attended here last summer while visiting her son and daughter in law, has asked that we remember her daughter-in-law’s parents in our prayers. They are in the Ukraine near the war between Russia and Georgia.
•CHRISTIE LAYNE TORRES, cousin of Larry King, Joy Freeman and Sue King, has a tumor behind her eyes and nose, that is leaking spinal fluid in her brain. She is doing better recently and the family appreciates the prayers of the congregation.
•Remember in prayers the family of Rex Turner Jr., president of Amridge University in Montgomery, Ala. He passed away Tuesday from a blood clot after having had a tumor in his brain removed.
•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.

SERVING IN THE MILITARY
•LORENZO AWA is serving in the Navy. His address is SR Awa, Lorenzo. MI Ship 5 Division 909, 3610 Illinois Street., Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118.
•ISHMAEL GORDON is serving in the Navy at Pearl Harbor. His address is 2626B Bordelon Loop, Kailua, Honolulu, HI 96734. His phone number is (224) 619-2768.
•KYLE HAMRICK, Tommy Tidwell’s niece’s husband, is in the Marine Corps in Fallujah, Iraq serving a one year deployment. His address is Cpl. Hamrick Jonathan, 9th Comm. BN I Mef HQ Co. Fwd. Mait. Plt. Cem., Unit 42570 FPO/AP 96426-2810.
•NATHAN KNOTTS is serving in the Navy. His new address is A.R. Knotts, R.N., Alpha 362, 230 Chevalier Field Ave., Pensacola, FL 32508.
•JOEY SHIPP, grandson of Charles & Glenda Shipp, is serving in Iraq. His mailing address while in Iraq is LCPL Joseph C. Shipp, MWSS 274 DET A HQCO, Unit 78107, FPO AE  09509-8107.
•MICHAEL SMITH is in now back in the United States. He has finished his tour of duty in Iraq and will be stationed in Kansas for the time being. His email address is michael.smith182@us.army.mil.
•AMANDA KNIGHTEN (formerly Amanda Wall), who attended South Cobb a few years ago, is in Iraq serving in the Air Force. Her mailing address is SRA Amanda Knighten, 447 ESFS/FP, APO AE 09321. Her email address is amanda.knighten@bdab.centaf.af.mil.

CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
TIFFANY and AMBER BUICE, MARY CAMPBELL, CLYDE CARSON, DORA COLE, BRENDA COX, BOB DAVIS, FRANCES GOUGH, NELL HICKS, RICHARD and GAIL HOLBROOK, MABLE JONES, IRENE LINDSEY, JENNIFER MILLS, DORSEY and MOTT PRINCE, CHRIS STROUD, LARRY and DAWN STUBBLEFIELD, PEARL SWEENEY, IVADELL TAYLOR, FLORA TIDWELL and SOPHIE WALKER.
 
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
•Volunteers are needed to staff the South Cobb booth at the North Georgia State Fair. There is a sigh-up sheet in the foyer. See Eric Johnson for more information.
•If you still need your photograph retaken for the bulletin board directory, please see Nancy Walker, Glenda Shipp or Chris Tidwell.
•All Bible school students should be promoted to their new grade this morning. We are currently in need of a Sunday first/second grade teacher. See Jonathan Stroud if you are able to serve.
•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.
•Dorsey Prince will be celebrating his ninetieth birthday on August 26. His family had planned a party for him, but because of health issues, it will not be held. So, if we can “shower him” with birthday cards and little memories of how much he has meant to you and this congregation, it would be appreciated.
•The Ladies’ Morning Bible Class is on break for the summer and will resume in September.
•There will be a baby shower brunch for Dodie Tidwell Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Her nursery theme is “B is for Bear.” She is registered at Target, Babies"R"Us and Wal-Mart. Please see Cynthia Tidwell or Lexann Johnson for more information.
•When planning an event for the congregation, please record it on the planning calendar in the foyer. If your event conflicts with another, please see one of the deacons.

BENEVOLENCE
•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 support 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. All the cans will be collected by Sunday, September 14.
•Please bring canned vegetables to help restock the pantry and prepare for the children’s home truck that will be coming again in September.
•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, clear 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.

SOUTH COBB EVENTS
•The theme for this year’s Summer Series is “The Church.” The schedule is as follows:

—Aug. 20 – THE CHURCH’S WORK – Eric Owens, Avondale

—Aug. 27 – THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH – Dwayne Watson, South Cobb
•Aug. 17 — Fellowship Meal
The meal will follow this evening’s service in the fellowship hall.
•Aug. 22 — Friday Night Fellowship
There will be an “end of summer” get together at Thompson Park. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the foyer.
•Sept. 5 — Ladies’ Night
All of the ladies at South Cobb are invited to spend an evening of fellowship together in the fellowship hall. The menu will be salads and light desserts.
•Sept. 5–6 — Men’s Retreat
The annual South Cobb Men’s Retreat will be held at Camp Inagehi. There is a sign up sheet in the foyer.
•Sept. 14 — Meet with the Elders
All women are invited to meet with the elders at 4 p.m. at the building to ask questions or express any concerns regarding the work at South Cobb.
•Oct. 3–4 — Women’s Retreat
Save the date for a women’s retreat at Camp Inagehi. Plans and discussion for the retreat will be made at the Ladies’ Night event on September 5. Suggestions and comments can be given to LaRheasa Tidwell, Ann Stroud or Glenda Shipp.
•Oct. 12 — Meet with the Elders
All men are invited to meet with the elders at 4 p.m. at the building to ask questions or express any concerns regarding the work at South Cobb.
•Nov. 15 — Planning Session

YOUTH
•Oct. 10–12 — Camp Inagehi Fall Retreat
Youth and adults are invited to attend the annual fall retreat. More specific information will be available soon.
•Nov. 7–9 — Youth Lectureship
The Lithia Springs Church of Christ is hosting the lectures.

AREA EVENTS
•Aug. 17–20 — Gospel Meeting
The Villa Rica Congregation is hosting the meeting. Frank Chesser will speak.
•Aug. 17–21 — Gospel Meeting
The Sims Avenue Congregation is hosting the meeting. Walter Jackson will speak.
•Sept. 7 — Central Church of Christ Homecoming
The Central (Smyrna) congregation will celebrate its tenth anniversary.
•Sept. 7 — North Ave. Church of Christ Homecoming
The North Ave. congregation in Hapeville, Ga. will celebrate its 61st Homecoming.
•Sept. 14–17 — Gospel Meeting
The North Cobb congregation is hosting the meeting. Bobby Lidell will speak.
•Sept. 14–18 — Gospel Meeting
The Lithia Springs congregation is hosting the meeting. Mark Mosher will speak.

•Sept. 29 — WCCA Golf Tournament
The West Cobb Christian Academy's Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held at Dogwood Country Club in Austell. It will be a shotgun start /best ball tournament. For more information, please visit the WCCA website (http://www.westcobbchristianacademy.org).

BIBLE SCHOOL READING
•Aug. 3 Genesis 29
•Aug. 10 Genesis 30
•Aug. 17 Genesis 31
•Aug. 24 Genesis 32–33
•Aug. 31 Genesis 34–36

BIBLE QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Who was the fourth named son of Japheth whose name was given to his posterity, and is used to denote Greece?

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
Who prophesied that the Lord was coming with thousands and thousands to judge everyone?

ANSWER
Enoch (Jude 14)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Aug. Tommy Tidwell


SCRIPTURE READING
Aug. 17 Josh Shipp
Aug. 24 Jeff Novitch
Aug. 31 Ollie Ezell

PRESIDE
Aug. 17 Eric Johnson
Aug. 24 Jon Shipp
Aug. 30 Jonathan Stroud

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

PREPARING LORD’S SUPPER
Aug. Linda King and Sue King

NURSERY ATTENDANTS
Aug. Erica Tessereau and Darlene Pirtle

SUNDAY SONG LEADER
Aug. 17 Mark Orler
Aug. 24 Rob Stroud
Aug. 31 Chris Tidwell

ATTENDANCE & CONTRIBUTION
Aug. 10
Sunday Bible School: 92
Sunday Morning Worship: 155
Sunday Evening Worship: 96
Contribution: $4,943
Childcare: $95
Wednesday: 72