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being helped, they are currently being
healed! (2) By the way, the number of
diseases currently being aided by em-
bryonic stem cells? Zero! (3)
Why all this rush to use embryonic
stem cells? Why would the President
say he “deeply respects” the views of
those who oppose this research then
take our money to pay for it? (4)
Embryonic stem cell research is yet
another attempt to take God out of
everything. If He is not in the womb,
then we are free to do as we please
with the life of that little one inside his
mother.
As our nation continues to assault life
in the womb, Christians must stand up.
Every life is precious. Even the un-
born are significant, and they are the
most innocent.
If we fail to stand up for them, what
group will be next? Will the elderly be
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deemed unimportant? Will those
with terrible mental illness be killed?
Will those with life-threatening can-
cers and other diseases be consid-
ered plagues on society, only to be
discarded?
God loves the unborn, and He ex-
pects us to protect those precious
little ones. Speak up in behalf of
those who cannot speak for them-
selves. Write a politician. Lovingly
tell him/her that you wish to see this
way of thinking overturned. If we
fail to speak up for the innocent, we
are guilty, too.
One writer stated: “The vulnerable
human embryo is now at greater risk
than ever before. And this, inevita-
bly, means that every single human
life is devalued by this decision.” (5)
As I write this, a current headline
reminds me that the Dow Jones is
trying to “fight back.” Let’s be less
concerned about Wall Street and our
401(k)’s, and far more concerned for Lebanon Road
the innocent who have no way to
“fight back.”
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(1)http://www.foxnews.com/politics/ www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org
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restrictions-stem-cell-research-
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funding/
(2)http://www.stemcellresearch.org/
facts/treatments.htm Elders
A Sad Day Johny Baker
(3)ibid.
758-7654
(4)http://albertmohler.com/ Adam Faughn
blog_print.php?id=3393 Monday, many Americans endeavors to eradicate mine, are now going to be Wayne Davidson
mourned the loss of more many serious diseases. used to fund the destruc-
(5)ibid. 758-2705
money on Wall Street, as tion of human life.
Sadly, in our rush to cure
the Dow Jones Industrial
terrible diseases, we have Besides the most important Earl Flynn
Average closed below
overlooked the Bible and moral implications, we 889-1659
6600. For many weeks,
its stand on the importance have also been fed a lie
that indicator of our econ-
of the life of children. Yes, over and over that this is Ted Fox
omy has been watched
I’m not calling them em- the only way to conduct 754-7607
closely as other concerns
bryos; I’m calling them research on debilitating
weigh on our economy.
children. and life-threatening dis- Charles Myers
However, some- eases. Such is completely
Have we forgotten 883-6837
Non-Profit Org thing else hap- untrue.
that God hates
US Postal Paid pened Monday
Nashville, TN
“hands that shed in- In fact, while we are told Jim Schroeder
that should have
Permit 2464 nocent that embryonic stems cells 754-8990
caused far more
blood” (Proverbs are the “wave of the fu-
concern. After a
6:17)? Have we ture,” and hold “potential” Cliff Wilson
long battle, Presi-
failed to remember that for possible cures, has it 889-6477
dent Barak Obama signed
God told the prophet gone completely unnoticed
“an order to lift restrictions
Jeremiah that He formed that over 70 diseases are
on federal funding for em- Pulpit Minister
that tiny one in the womb currently being treated us-
bryonic stem cell re- Adam Faughn
(1:5)? Have we ceased to ing adult stem cells? Dis-
search.”(1) 973-4483
put in our minds that the eases such as brain cancer,
The order has the backing “baby” within Elizabeth breast cancer, juvenile dia-
of members of both major “leaped” upon meeting his betes, Parkinson’s disease, Outreach Minister
political parties, and was cousin, Jesus (Luke 1:41)? cirrhosis, and other dis- Harry Middleton
praised in many media out- eases aren’t “potentially” 292-3164
Sadly, as a society, we have.
lets as a step toward great (continued on page 4…)
progress in our scientific Your tax dollars, along with
Youth Minister
JD Buckner
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The Sick
Linda Brewer had another shoulder surgery on
March 10th.
Ailene Crowell fell and broke her hip. She is at
Imperial Manor room 223B.
Hilda Thomas has moved to McKendree Manor
room 283N for rehab.
Thank You...
Thank you for the beautiful flowers, and to everyone who
visited with us at the funeral home. Jason and Sherrie
Price (family of Bessie Price)
Dear Christian Friends, Paul and I would like to thank
each one for the many cards, visits and calls during my stay
in the rehab center. In Christian Love, Madge Tramel
Thanks so much to everyone who helped make the WYS
dinner possible and to all the ones who helped with clean
up afterwards, especially taking down the table and chairs!
Camp Meeting
Sunday, March 15th
4:30PM
If you are interested in helping with camp in any way
please, attend this meeting.
Bring your theme ideas!
Camp Dates are July 5-10
Pictorial Pictures
You may begin scheduling your appointments for pic-
torial pictures beginning this Sunday, March 15th .
There will be a couple of ladies in the foyer prior to
services to help you.
Picture taking dates are April 8-11
Congregational Potluck
Sunday, March 22nd
Immediately following Bible Class
Bring your favorite dishes.
Visitation Team #1 meets Sunday Night
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Worship Leaders
Sunday Morning (Contact: Carlos 889-3185)
Opening Prayer: Gene Duke
Closing Prayer: Billy Hutchens
Read Scripture: Steve Ledbetter
Sermon: Adam Faughn
Song Leader: Lynn Wright
Serving Lord’s Supper:
Joseph Barefoot
Don Morris
Jay Baker
Ralph Brewer
Paul Tramel
Tracy Fitzgerald
Richard Roberson
Bob Petty
Sunday Evening (Contact: Marion 883-5038)
Opening Prayer: Philip Denny
Closing Prayer: Lee Power
Read Scripture: Joe Adams
Sermon: Adam Faughn
Song Leader: Lynn Wright
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
Harry Middleton
Earl Flynn
Wednesday, March 18th (Contact: Keith 889-7366)
Read Scripture: Zachary Mullican
Opening Prayer: Tim Mullican
Speaker: Billy Hutchens
Song Leader: Philip Autry
Announcements:
Harry Middleton & Earl Flynn
Nursery Attendants:
Joyce Davidson & Courtney Roberts
The Record
Sunday Morning Worship:
Sunday Evening Worship:
Sunday Bible Study:
Wednesday Night:
Contribution:
Home Missionaries by Harry JD’s Column
We often think of missionaries as those folks teaching I am very proud of our young men who participated in
and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a foreign land the Winter Youth Series! Austin Nichols and John
or somewhere in the United States away from home. But Thomas Baker both did a good job presenting mes-
we have several missionaries right here in the Lebanon
sages. Blake Biggs, Zach Mullican, Jakobe Reed, and
Road church. In the last month we have had over six Jarrod Barefoot all read Scripture well. Joseph Bare-
hundred request from students interested in studying the
foot led an excellent prayer as we closed. I told David
Bible. Well let me share with you the names of our own
Smith of all the times he has led singing, this was the
brethren who are involved as local missionaries: Saman-
best so far! Shane Williams did a superb job with the
1 tha Denny, Cary Clay, Marie Myers, Gene Thomas,
PowerPoint. Keep up the good work, fellows!
Betty Thomas, Kitty Boyd, Jennifer Clay, Philip Denny,
2 Paul Smith, Jennifer Carmack, Scotty Studer, Loretta
3 Smith, Chris Johnson, Inez Jackson, Joe Adams, Don I would like to thank all the families who helped by
4 Morris, Ted Fox, Clara May Benedict, Lindon Stanley, bringing food and especially those who helped in pre-
5 Ruth Kennedy, Joanna Tuck, Geraldine Middleton, paring food and getting the fellowship hall ready. The
6 Joyce Davidson, Audree Keele, Dez Richards, Geraldine whole night went smoothly and it is because of the
Stanley, Allison Studer, Frankie Fox, Sam Bradley, families who made it go so well. Thank you!
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Betty Wilson, Rich Deppisch, Debbie Windsor, Mike
8 Windsor, and Linda Brewer. Continue to lift these
brothers and sisters up to God in your prayers for the
It’s Bible Camp time! We have our first meeting Sun-
day afternoon at 4:30. We hope everyone is able to be
great work they are doing.
Other brethren who are interested in the souls of the a part of our great Bible camp and attend this meeting!
lost are those who are anxious to begin a door knocking
campaign. We will label them “The Lebanon Road
Please remember our Spring retreat coming up March
27-29. If you can come and help us work around
Soul Seekers”. These are Ted and Frankie Fox, Billy
Short Mtn. Bible Camp on Saturday, March 28, please
Hutchens, John Smith, Thomas Brown, Gene Duke,
plan on doing so! We are also very excited to have
Gene and Margie Mullins, Clyde Mullins, Curt Hickey,
1 our summer intern, Chris LaFever, coming up for our
Bill Wolfe, Sam Richards, Judy Purkey, Adam and retreat and staying to preach on Sunday evening!
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Leah Faughn, Libby Wood, and Wes Carnahan. These
are brothers and sisters with courage and merit the Please also remember I will be out of town Thursday
prayers of the church. There may be others who would to Saturday attending the annual youth minister’s re-
wish to join either of these groups. Just let me know and treat in Columbia, TN.
I will be glad to include you. If I have omitted anyone
from either list inform me of my mistake and I will im- Thank you very much! --JD :)
mediately take steps to make correction.
Mark Your Calendar...
March 15: Heartland Services at 4:00 by Joe Adams, Philip Autry, Tom Brown and Jack Steele
Summer Camp Meeting at 4:30
March 22: Congregational Potluck following Bible class
March 25: VBS Committee Meeting at 6:15
315 + 4 at Bordeaux March 27-29: Spring Retreat—Chaperones and Saturday Adult workers are needed. See JD.
314 April 8-11: Pictorial Directory Pictures taken
262 May 8-9: Ladies Retreat at Cedars of Lebanon
223 June 14-17: VBS 2009
$11,290.50 July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View
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