LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST

2307 Lebanon Road

Nashville, TN 37214
Non-Profit Org
US Postal Paid
Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN
Permit 2464
Church of Christ
2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org

Current Resident or Volume 58, No.31 August 1, 2010

Elders
Back to School Time Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
In the coming days and weeks, our young That “price” was the precious blood of 773-2331
people will be heading back to schools all Jesus that saved you from your sin. As
over our area, then our college kids will Johny Baker
Paul wrote, “you are not your 758-7654
be leaving to start their Fall Semesters. own” (v.19). Remember that you be-
One of the hard things about the sum- long to the Lord. Ralph Brewer
mer is that it just isn’t very long anymore. 871-4849
While the summer may have gone by 2. Why You are Whose You Are. You
Worship With Us quickly, much good has been accom- have shown this summer that you love Wayne Davidson
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM plished. the Lord, but you love Him because 758-2705
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM He first loved you (1
Now, it’s time to see that John 4:19). Don’t Earl Flynn
“good” put into action! As forget the love of 889-1659
our young people head God and what that
back to school, I hope Ted Fox
Sycamores and Heartland Adam Faughn they know that they are
love did for you, 754-7607
even when you are
Over the past 6 months or so, we have tried to place service. But some have never gone to any of often in our prayers. facing great stress Steve Ledbetter
more emphasis on our regular services at two of our these services. When we arrive to worship, and While we may not fully 889-8614
and temptation.
area’s assisted living homes: Sycamores Terrace and there are only 4 or 5 present from a congregation understand every tempta-
Lakeshore Heartland. These services are conducted of well over 300, frankly, it’s a bit embarrassing. tion and stress they each 3. Christ Under-
Jim Schroeder
on Sunday afternoons (schedule below) and include face, we can at least ac- stands. The Hebrews
all the aspects of our worship to God: singing, a les- Since we have three services each month, why writer teaches us that 754-8990
knowledge that things
son, prayer, the Lord’s supper, and a contribution. not make an effort to attend one each month. aren’t always easy for a Jesus can Cliff Wilson
Surely, for the vast majority of us, that’s not ask- Christian. “sympathize with our weaknesses” be- 889-6477
However, very few of us attend. Most weeks, there ing too much. Those who live in these facilities cause He was tempted, too (Hebrews
are less than 10 at these services, and often only would be so encouraged by more visitors, and Young people, please remember these 4:15). Take your troubles to Him and
those leading the worship services are present. I’ve you will be uplifted, too, by spending time wor- three things as you go back to the halls of let Him walk with you.
had people tell me, “Well, that’s the way it’s been for shiping the Lord with those who reside there. education: Pulpit Minister
years.” We love you and pray that you will let your Adam Faughn
1. Whose you are. “You were bought light shine in your school in 2010-2011.
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Just because it’s been that way for a long time doesn’t To mark your calendar, we meet at Sycamores with a price” (1 Corinthians 6:20).
make it right! I fully understand that Sundays are Terrace on the 1st and 4th Sundays of each Outreach Minister
“long” days (believe me, I understand!). I also under- month at 2:00PM, and at Heartland on the 3rd Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
stand that, for some of us, Sunday is our only “day Sunday of each month at 4:00PM. Please choose 292-3164
off,” and we use the afternoon to rest and relax. one of these and attend. You’ll be glad you did. AM: Comforted by a Rod and Staff
I’m not suggesting that every member attend every Youth Minister
PM: Fighting Fires & Saving Lives JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
Sick List
 Tommy Goddard is at home doing therapy after
knee surgery.
 Rose Ledbetter has returned home to continue her
therapy.
 Peggy Stewart is at Summit in room 521 follow-
ing surgery.
Church Website
Check it out!
www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org
You can find lots of good info on our website
including the weekly bulletin, camp video,
pictures and other interesting items.
Flood Relief
For those who wish to assist their brothers and sis-
ters who were victims of the flood waters, a fund
has been established. Checks should be made to
“Lebanon Road Flood Relief” or just „Lebanon
Road‟ with proper notation on the check. The
check can be given to one of the Elders or placed in
the collection plate.
Give Away Day
On Saturday, July 31st
11:00am-1:00pm
we will be distributing school sup-
plies to those in our Community.
Potluck Luncheon
Potluck Luncheon
Sunday, August 8th
Immediately following Bible class
Bring your favorite dishes.
Drinks and paper products will be
provided.
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Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
Sunday Morning (Contact: Tim 758-9297) INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS Are You a Clutterbug?
Opening Prayer: Sonny Gossett We are blessed at Lebanon Road to have so I don’t really know anyone who likes clutter. I
Read Scripture: Tim Hill many mission-minded brethren as are here. Many are know a few who endure it, but none who enjoy it. We
Closing Prayer: Bill Ross actively involved in efforts of spreading the Gospel in usually let it pile up until it starts to annoy us, and then
various ways. In addition to having the group of young we tend to clean it up. It then piles up again; we pro-
Sermon: Adam Faughn people and adults to participate in helping out at one of
Song Leader: Scotty Studer ceed to clean it up and the cycle continues. Clutter is
our mission places each year,
others are serving in other ways. It is important that
amazingly persistent!
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) What is it about the muddle that we dislike so
Joel Ledbetter 1 we are familiar with those that we support financially
much? Clutter tends to make us inefficient: It slows
on a regular basis.
Keith LeSuer 2  Sam Beavers and his wife in Spring City, TN us down, causes us to see things less clearly, and can
BJ Turner 3  Tony Hoss and his wife in Kingsport, TN even affect our overall mood. Don’t you feel better
when you finally get your house clean and you can
Steve Ledbetter 4  Glenn Willcut and his wife in Rocky Mount, VA
 Ernie Richards and his wife in Lexington, SC move around a little easier? Well, if cleaning up a lit-
Jim Schroeder 5
 Milton Hopkins and his wife in Forest City, NC tle physical clutter can make you feel so much better,
Paul Woods 6  Pete Nuthak and his wife in Ephrata, PA then how do you think cleaning up some of those
things that litter your life spiritually would feel?
Mike Purkey 7  John Gross and his wife in Winder, GA
 Darrell Lanford and his wife in Pearlington, MS Some of the tidiest people in the world live the
Tim Ledbetter 8 most cluttered lives of anyone. When we allow activi-
Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909)  Joe Gray and his wife in Altamont, TN
ties, engagements, self-set obligations and so forth, to
Opening Prayer: Lon Keele In addition we have approximately thirty (30) pile up in our daily lives, we become spiritually more
Closing Prayer: Ted Fox brethren here a Lebanon Road who are constantly in- inefficient: We become slower in developing our
volved in grading and encouraging Bible Correspon- faith, because we have to wade through so much life-
Read Scripture: Shea Cofer clutter to get to our opportunities to focus on the Lord;
dence Course students. Since 1989 there have been
Sermon: Adam Faughn over 26,000 who have enrolled in the program. Hun- We begin to see Christ less clearly, because we have
dreds have requested baptism, many have requested so many things to try to look under, over, and around;
Song Leader: Scotty Studer
to talk to an instructor and a great number have asked Our overall mood and view of Christianity is not what
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
to view a series of filmstrips. We have tried to meet it should be because of the confusion the clutter cre-
Wayne Davidson 1 each of these requests. I have been involved with ates.
Sammie Hunter 2 work in Romania since 1994 and at present there are Be conscious of the clutter that piles up in your
seven (7) churches meeting in three (3) regions there. life, because unlike physical clutter, we tend to allow
Wednesday, August 4th (Contact: Billy 642-6817) Our nine (9) men being supported will be here
the clutter to pile up until it becomes a pile so high
that only God can clean it up. But remember, God
Read Scripture: Joseph Barefoot for a MISSION EMPHASIS weekend on the first week- isn’t a maid: He’ll only clean up the mess if you ask,
end in October. This is always an exciting week-
Opening Prayer: Wayne Gordon
end. Please, mark this weekend on your calendar and
and are willing to try not to make it again.
Speaker: Adam Faughn
Song Leader: Emory Buckner
be sure to be present. Also, as you have opportunity,
a phone call from or a visit by some of us would greatly
And He died for all, so that they who live might
no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died
encourage these brethren!!!
Announcements: and rose again on their behalf. (2 Cor. 5:15)
Harry Middleton - Steve Ledbetter Visitation team #1 will meet tonight. Emory Buckner
Nursery Attendants Mark Your Calendar...
Allison DeVault
 Today: Sycamores services at 2:00 led by Joe Adams, Richard Roberson and Don Morris
The Record  August 8: Potluck luncheon following Bible Class
Sunday Morning Worship 320+35 Forest City  September 24-25: Elders, Deacons and Preachers retreat
Sunday Evening Worship: 224+35 Forest City  October 15-17: Ladies Retreat at Whispering Pines
Sunday Bible Study: —-  October 29-31: Young Adult Retreat
Wednesday Night: 173 + 20 Forest City  November 5-7: Youth Retreat
Contribution: $9,478.00
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