LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST

2307 Lebanon Road

Nashville, TN 37214
Non-Profit Org
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Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN
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Church of Christ
2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org

Current Resident or Volume 57, No.41 October 11, 2009

I’ve Heard it All Before Adam Faughn

Elders
Joe Adams
There’s a time near the end of most ser- me and asked a question that went some- 773-2331
mons when a speaker extends the Lord’s thing like this: “That Scripture you used
invitation. As that part of the sermon that Peter said about baptism—where was Johny Baker
comes, those who come to worship often that found?” 758-7654
know that the sermon is about Ralph Brewer
Wow! Here was someone who didn’t
over and we are about to sing 871-4849
know about Acts 2:38. Most of us
what is commonly called the
can quote that verse and have heard
Worship With Us “invitation song.” Wayne Davidson
it used in the invitation hundreds of
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM 758-2705
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM Usually when I preach, I walk times, but let’s always remember not
down from the pulpit and ex- everyone has heard it. Earl Flynn
tend the invitation from the floor. Hon- 889-1659
And, by the way, the invitation is not just
estly, I do this because I saw my dad do
Adult Game Day Trunk or Treat Trunk or Treat #2 that Sunday-after-Sunday as I grew up, and
for those who have never heard of bap- Ted Fox
tism before. We are all being invited by 754-7607
I always thought it was an effective way to
Thursday, Sunday, Saturday, conclude.
Jesus to examine our lives in light of the
Steve Ledbetter
lesson we have heard. When we “tune
October 15th October 25th October 31st As I come down to the floor, though, I’m out,” maybe we are responding—just not 889-8614
Bring a dish and enjoy Immediately In Beech Island always amazed at how many people start in the way we need to! Charles Myers
reaching for song books, putting Bibles in
lunch at 11:30. following evening worship. We will be hosting a Trunk or Don’t think you’ve heard it all before. Lis- 883-6837
the floor, and even writing out checks for
ten and examine your life through to the
If you can’t make it Treat and Ice cream the contribution. Why, when we are think- Jim Schroeder
end.
for lunch, bring your Decorate your vehicle and ing deeply about coming to our Savior, do 754-8990
fellowship. we “tune out”? Is it just because we’ve ∞
games and play bring candy for the children. heard that part of the sermon before?
Cliff Wilson
Beginning October 18th we Make sure you are here this morning to 889-6477
beginning around Bring finger foods for after Last Sunday night, I was reminded of the hear one of our missionaries, Milton
Pulpit Minister
12:15. will be collecting individually importance of extending the invitation, Hopkins, as he preaches from God’s
the trick or treating. though. After the service, a visitor came to Word. It will be a great encouragement!
Adam Faughn
wrapped Halloween candy. 973-4483
Prizes will be awarded for We also need Outreach Minister
best decorated vehicle and Sunday Sermon Preview
to borrow a Harry Middleton
292-3164
best costumes! few ice cream AM: Sermon by Milton Hopkins (Forrest City, NC)

makers. PM: What is the Message of the Cross? Youth Minister

JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
The Sick Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton Hope For The Hurting Crisis Care
Joann Herald is at Baptists in room 4316. Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463) BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE The elders recently purchased a video series of les-
Gene Mullen is recovering from surgery. Opening Prayer: Mike Windsor sons with the above title by Dr. H. Norman Wright
Richard Roberson is at Vanderbilt Trauma Unit Closing Prayer: Fred Williams
COURSES along with eleven other professional counselors.
in room 10020 after a fall. Read Scripture: Tony Grigsby
We are presently receiving new requests for The primary purpose of these lessons is to train indi-
Sermon: Milton Hopkins Bible Correspondence Courses from the vidual Christians on how to minister to others ex-
Missionary Visit Song Leader: Lynn Wright state of Alabama. We advertized in one periencing a crisis or a loss.
Brother Milton Hopkins and his family are visiting us Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) hundred ten (110) newspapers in Alabama
You might be interested in these lessons if:
this weekend. After spending time around Nashville on BJ Turner 1 last week. They began coming in slowly at
 You have ever experienced a crisis or a loss,
Saturday and dining with the elders on Saturday night Joel Ledbetter 2 first but are now coming at a rapid pace.
Brother Hopkins is speaking at our morning service  You would like to learn better how to deal with
Rich Deppisch 3 one when it occurs,
today. Make sure you get a chance to say hello and of-
fer a word of encouragement. C.H. Crowell 4 To our graders: The turn around time is at  You would like to know how to minister to oth-
David Cook 5 best, two weeks, if you pick the tests up the ers in a crisis or a loss,
Time Saver Supper Charles Myers 6 first meeting after they are placed in the box  You would like to know what to say or do, as
Mike Purkey 7 well as what not to say or do.
Wednesday, October 14th in the World Bible School room. If you do
Ricky Biggs 8 not check the box in the room each time we
5:30-6:30 These lessons teach the difference in a crisis or a
Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 582-1079)
Chicken pot pie, salad, rolls, dessert & meet (Sunday and Wednesday), the delay in loss as well as the various stages one experiences in
Opening Prayer: John Smith
drinks getting them mailed back with the next each case. Some examples include death of a loved
Closing Prayer: Johny Baker
$4 per person/$15 per family course and certificate of completion, the stu- one, illness, loss of a job, divorce, etc. These les-
Read Scripture: Austin Nichols
RSVP on your attendance card and also mark if can dent is writing or calling. So, please, be sons are presented from a Biblical perspective with
Sermon: Adam Faughn
bring a dessert diligent in check your box each Sunday and references made as appropriate to each situation.
Song Leader: Lynn Wright Each video lesson is approximately 25 minutes and
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) Wednesday. Otherwise, you are doing a
Wedding Invitation wonderful work!
each lesson is designed for class participation on a
Cliff Wilson 1 voluntary basis.
Please share our joy as we Cary Clay 2
Heather Michelle Shea VISITATION TEAM #2 If you are interested in these lessons, a sign up sheet
and AND LETTER WRITERS is being made available and the class time and pro-
Wednesday, October 14th (Contact: Tim 885-2009)
Jeremy Wayne Lamb WILL MEET AFTER cedure will be determined by the amount of interest.
Read Scripture: John Thomas Baker
Join in marriage WORSHIP SUNDAY EVENING.
Opening Prayer: Joe Adams
On Saturday, October seventeenth
Speaker: JD Buckner
Two thousand and nine
Song Leader: Song Service
At two o’clock in the afternoon Mark Your Calendar...
Iuka Church of Christ Announcements:
Iuka, Mississippi Harry Middleton - Earl Flynn  Today: Milton Hopkins from the Forrest City Mission will be speaking
 Today: FPU class #5 (4PM)
Bridal shower Nursery Attendants
Debbie & Madelyn Hill  Today: Beech Island meeting at 4:30
For: Erin Carney
 October 12: Elders, Deacons, & Preachers meeting at 7PM
When: Sunday, October 18th The Record  October 13: Ladies Bible Class at 10AM
Where: Fellowship Hall
Time: 1:30-3:30 Sunday Morning Worship 235 + 39 Y. Adult Retreat
 October 14: Time Saver Supper
Given By; Friends Sunday Evening Worship: 206
Erin is registered at  October 15: Adult Game Day
Bed, Bath & Beyond and Pottery Barn Sunday Bible Study: 212
 October 25: Trunk or Treat
Wednesday Night: 215
 Oct 30– Nov. 1: Trip to Beech Island, SC
Contribution: $11,764.00

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