Tom Anderson 380-3935 Kerry Couch 840-0445 Wade Denney 619-0544Jerry Duggin 731-613-1876Tommy Hemphill 698-2689

Mike Kesler 388-6125 John Law 698-2236 Sonny Lee 380-2666John Simmons 381-8869John M. Smith 388-5841

MinistersRandy Owens 490-4429Barry England 388-6514Alex Quintero 388-6514Bo Pugh 770-355-9533Joel Oswalt 215-0084

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Bill AlsupDavid BellJon BennettBilly BrooksEric BryantRob CoferSteve CoferJim CriswellRandy DavidsonMarty DeJarnetteDavid EsslingerGeorge FreelandMike ForsthoffPaul GibsonMike Greene

Bill HallBrian Jackson Calvin JacksonBen JonesIvan JonesPorter KingElliotte KinzerDavid KirkZach KittrellDuane LeachJacob LoveDarrel MarlinTommy McEwenJerry OakleyKent Pardon

Jody ReedJim RobinsonWillie RobinsonRickey SavageChuck SimpsonBill StevensDavid ThomasJames ThomasBill ThrasherDarrell TrimbleJoe WestmorelandJeff WhiteZach WhitworthGreg YokleyPhillip Young

Deacons

StaffRamona Ward Office Coord.Glenda Kesler SecretaryRachel Basham SecretaryCarolyn Turnmyre Custodian

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Assemblies:Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Bible Classes: 10:15 a.m.Sunday Worship: 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Classes: 7:00 p.m.

Hispanic Assemblies:Sunday Worship: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Bible Classes: 6:15 p.m.Wednesday Bible Classes: 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Broadcasts: 9:30 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Charter Ch 6 & CPWS Ch 13

6:00 p.m. WKRM 1340 AM

Dear Church,

Thank you very much for your generosity and support of our family. Our team can feel your prayers and see them affecting the world around us. Thank you for encouraging us with mail and packages when we are on the field. When we open them every month, we think about all the time, energy, cost, and love you happily pour forth for our good. It means a lot.

On this home assignment, so many of you expressed condolences for the loss of my mother. Thank you for caring and showing your care through your actions. Many of you attended her funeral, visited her in the hospital, sent cards, loaned us vehicles and toys or a place to stay. We’re always encouraged by the hospitality of this congregation. Thank you.

I want to remind you of ways we can stay connected while our family is in Laos. Below I am listing our blog web addresses. Follow Kris’ blog and receive insightful emails about life as a mom in the mission field, with pictures of Cannon and Austen (JuJu). Follow Michael’s blog to learn about life in Laos in kind of a goofy way.

I’m also including our email addresses. Yes, you can freely email us anytime. We love to receive emails from people in the States. Please do not be afraid of saying the wrong thing. You will not be the reason we are deported! As long as you avoid the words “missionary” and “evangelism,” everything will be fine. You can ask about our family, the work, our lives, our faith; you can tell us you are praying for us. These are not dangerous things to say! The government, if they even read our mail, knows we are Christian and they expect us to talk about Christian things. The main thing is we don’t want you to be afraid to make contact for fear of getting us in trouble. Feel free.

Finally, I’m including Josh Hardin’s email address. If you are interested in our weekly update email, you can email Josh and he will add you to the list. I send him an update most weeks and he pushes it out to everyone on the list. This is also the list of people who receive our quarterly-ish newsletter.

It has been a great blessing to our family to be among you this summer. We feel as though we have two homes- one with the work on the field in Laos and one here, with our family at West Seventh.

Michael’s Blog – UndercoverDisciple.com Michael’s Email - misterbowen1@gmail.com

Kris’ Blog - MyOrdinarilyOrdinaryLife.comKris’ Email - kristendianne2@gmail.com

To get on the update list: Josh Hardin - jehardin77@yahoo.com

Mission - The Bowens

Do you ever struggle with understanding God’s Word?

Have you given up regular Bible study because you find it difficult to identify any application to your busy life?

Have you been a Christian for many years, but still feel like the contents of the Bible are very strange to you?

Are you a new convert who wants a crash course on Biblical basics?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you might want to sign up for a twelve-week Bible class on how to study the Bible using 5W+H. This systematic approach to studying a Biblical text allows students to accurately determine the meaning of the text. The course will be offered on Wednesday nights during the upcoming Fall Quarter.

The purpose of this class is to introduce students to numerous tools to assist them in their study of the Bi-ble. The class focuses on the text by answering ques-tions like who, what, where, when, why, and how. We will use sound interpretive methods to analyze one passage each week. The class is limited to ten stu-dents and will involve short homework assignments, numerous handouts, serious class participation, and a robust class website. Students will need to bring a Bible, a pen, a notebook, and a sense of humor.

The class is appropriate for beginning and intermedi-ate Bible students of any age. Major additional topics include:

The Story of the Bible

• How We Got the Bible• Archaeology and the Bible

• How to Approach Contradictions• Biblical Languages• Prophecy and Apocalyptic Literature• Holy Land Geography• The Challenge of Translations• Inspiration and Authority• Alternative Methods of Study • Technology and the Bible• The Most Misunderstood Passages

This class is a fast-paced sur-vey of material important to any student of the Bible. We will only be able to in-troduce the numerous top-ics in a one-hour class each week so attendance each week is extremely impor-tant. The class is limited to

ten students so please let Joel know before Monday, August 31, if you are interested in this twelve-week class. Our first class will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, in room 1110 in the teen center (college classroom). The final class on Wednesday, November 18, will be a two-hour class with a shared meal start-ing at 6 p.m.

5W+H: A Systematic Method of Personal Bible Study - by Joel Oswalt

In memory of Bob McKay Jim & Betty Carrigan John Holtzapple J. D. Clinton

In memory of Mildred Ball Ann Phoenix

In honor of Doris Romine Jim & Betty Carrigan

In honor of George & Lottie Umstead Jim & Betty Carrigan

In honor of Cecil & Sarah Duncan Jim & Betty Carrigan

Building Fund Memorial & Honor Gifts

Get to Know Mark Donahoo

Hometown: Centralia, IL

Tell us about your family. My parents live in Spring Hill and attend the Spring Hill Church of Christ. I have a twin brother, Mike, who lives in Austin, Texas. I also have an older sister, Rachael, who lives in my hometown of Centralia, IL.

Where did you go to school?   I graduated from Tennessee Technological University in December of 2010 with a bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education K-12

Where do you work and what do you do? I teach music/band at Columbia Academy.

Where all have you lived? I have lived in Dyersburg, Henderson, Jackson, Cookeville, Spring Hill and now I live in Columbia. I moved for various reasons, mostly to improve my education.

What are some of your hobbies/interests? My hobbies include playing in different ensembles such as the Maury County Community Band, Merchants of Cool, Spring Hill Orchestra, woodwind quintets, brass

quintets, and various other ensembles for different occasions. I really enjoy performing at re-enactments such as the Civil War or World War I and World War II. I also enjoy playing video games on my PC which I have learned to build and gladly teach others how to build as well. Technology is another passion. Above all, I love helping people by fixing things. I am a tinkerer and I love to fix a wide assortment of appliances, smartphones, computers, gadgets, or anything to do with technology.

When did you become a Christian? March 1996

How would you describe your spiritual journey?    I never can see what is ahead but I can clearly see God’s handiwork behind me.

Before coming to West 7th, in what ways did you serve at your congregation?  I led singing and was involved with youth activities.

What’s one of your favorite scriptures?  Psalm 26:18-19

What’s one of your favorite books? How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnagie

What’s one of your favorite movies? Mystery Men

What’s one of your favorite songs? TANK! - from Cowboy Bebop

What’s one of your favorite childhood memories? Having a twin brother!

What is your favorite vacation spot? Any beach.

What’s been one of the scariest/challenging moments of your life? Moving on my own to so many different places was challenging and taught me to rely upon God for things that I need.

Who has influenced you significantly? An online minister named Alistair Begg.

Name something you’ve done that is unique. Learned to play every kind of brass instrument fairly well.

Get to know Mark Donahoo

VBS 2015

West Seventh Ministries

To learn more about: Contact:Announcements Porter KingAttendance Jacob LoveAudio System Chuck SimpsonBaby Showers Helen JonesBaptism Preparation Jim CriswellBenevolence Tom Anderson Members Joe Westmoreland Hispanic Alex Quintero Non-members David Thomas, Bill StevensBridal Showers Wanda SmithCollege Ministry Phillip & Brandy Young Joel & Paula OswaltCommunion Preparation John & Barbara McDavidCommunion Cleaning Janet MartinCounseling Barry EnglandDisaster Relief Tommy HemphillEducation Kent Pardon Children’s Education James & Jennifer Thomas, Zach & Abby Whitworth Lads to Leaders John & Beverly Simmons Vacation Bible School Lisa Couch Adult Education Kent PardonFacility David KirkFamily Ministry Barry EnglandFellowship Meals Jerry & Shirley OakleyFinance/Contribution Count Duane Leach, Zach WhitworthFood Pantry Darrell Trimble, Bob & Sandra JohnsonHispanic Ministry Alex QuinteroLandmark John SimmonsMen’s Ministry Tommy HemphillMissions Josh HardinNursing Home Communion John SimmonsNursing Home/Assisted Living Brian JacksonOpen/Close Bldg HVAC Billy Brooks, Steve McEwenPowerPoint Brad BeasleyPrimeTimers (Senior Adults) Barry England Service George & Shirley Freeland Enrichment Darrell & Deena Trimble Fellowship Bob & Judy Cofer, Faye KinzerService Station Mike ForsthoffTV/Radio Calvin Jackson, Paul GibsonTraffic/Parking Billy BrooksVehicle Maintenance Billy BrooksVan Drivers/Scheduling Steve CoferVisitation Program Mike Greene, John LawWebsite Rachel BashamWomen’s Ministry Jeanine Denney, Sharon Greene, Beverly SimmonsWorship Assignments Sunday Jeff White Wednesday Tommy McEwen Nursery Brenda ColemanTween Ministry Grades 3-6 Elliotte Kinzer, Jody Reed, Greg YokleyYouth Ministry Grades 7-12 Bo Pugh, Marty DeJarnette, Jon Bennett

Bible Classes

Sunday 10:15 a.m.

Children’s ClassesSee the Information Center for a complete list of children’s classes, teachers, topics and a map of our facilities.

Adult Classes

College Age & Vulnerability: Room 1110 Young Professionals A Fresh Look at the Spiritual DisciplinesJoel OswaltPhillip Young

Young Marrieds Acts TV StudioJosh HardinJim Robinson James Thomas Homebuilders Grace Gifts ChapelWade Denney Discovering the Unique Joy God Has for YouBarry England

Adult Class 1 Peter Family Center Randy Owens

Adult Class Bible Studies Auditorium Porter King

Adult Class Revelation Room 1109 Mike Kesler

Sunday 6:15 p.m.Hispanic Class Fireside RoomAlex Quintero

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

College Age & Vulnerability: Room 1110 Young Professionals A Fresh Look at the Spiritual DisciplinesJoel OswaltPhillip Young

Hispanic Class Fireside RoomAlex Quintero

Combined Adult Class Month of Prayer Auditorium

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