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 58, No.42 October 17, 2010

Elders
What Makes a “Real” Man? Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
We will miss many of our ladies this week- 2011. Our deacons have given dozens of good 773-2331
end, as they are away on their annual retreat. ideas, and our elders are working on a plan to
This is a great event, and so much work is Johny Baker
get those ideas before us as a congregation by
put into making this weekend spiritually the end of the year. Pray for all who are in- 758-7654
nourishing and filled with fellowship. volved in this process. Ralph Brewer
While so many of our ladies are away this 871-4849
Further speaking of men, I want to publically
morning, I want us to think about what the state a “thank you” to brethren Harry Middle-
Bible says to those of Wayne Davidson
ton and J.D. Buckner. These 758-2705
us who are men. We two men are a joy to work with,
Worship With Us live in a time in which and I am so grateful that these Earl Flynn
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM men are pushed down two men love the truth and do 889-1659
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM in society, and the idea their best to spread God’s
of being a real man has Word wherever they can. Ted Fox
been forgotten. How- Please always remember these 754-7607
Are You a Benedict Arnold? Jim Lampley ever, God’s Word has
many principles for
two men in your prayers as they
work with us in such good ways. Steve Ledbetter
Benedict Arnold was a man who became famous for Samson to the Philistines. She had been attempting men that not only help 889-8614
all the wrong reasons. He was a successful American to do such for some time, but finally prevailed. us be “masculine,” but Now, to a lady. I am also thank-
military leader at one point in his life. He had Absalom betrayed his father, David, in 2 Samuel that will also help the Church. ful for Nancy Markwood. She does a great job Jim Schroeder
successfully led several victories as a commander. 15:10-17. Officials betrayed Joash and killed him in in our offices and helps keep Harry, J.D. and
Arnold was well-noted for his efforts in the Battles of Sara- 2 Kings 12:20-21. Men need to step up and be true leaders, 754-8990
me organized with so many administrative
toga, which resulted in severe damage to one guided by the Bible and showing the next works. Many of you rely on her for informa- Cliff Wilson
of his legs. But the worst treachery of them all came in Matthew generation how to do the same. This morn- tion, and she is always up-to-date and ready. 889-6477
26:46-56, when Judas betrayed the Lord. Benjamin Frank- ing, I pray that our lesson will help us do just Lebanon Road is blessed to have her as our
Arnold seemed to be doing well, but greed became lin wrote that, “Judas sold only one man, Arnold three that.
the catalyst that would bring him down. After his million.” However, Judas betrayed One who was far and secretary! Nancy does a job that often goes
injury, Arnold became military commander of Philadel- above anyone who has ever lived. Jesus may have just without thanks, but she deserves our thanks for
phia. It was during this time that he began scheming his been one man, but He was worth more than all who were
∞ all she does to help us stay “on track” in so Pulpit Minister
way to big profits, and he also met his future wife (who living during Arnold’s time. many areas! Adam Faughn
had her own dealings with the British). Speaking of men, I hope you will continue to 973-4483
This is the time Arnold began leaking secrets to the Brit- While we read of the tragedies of these betrayals, I pray for our elders, as they make plans for
ish army. While not many of his plots were successful, cannot help but think of our betrayal. We claim to Outreach Minister
Arnold became well-known amongst the “Americans” for
his actions. His name has since become synonymous with
be sons of God. We claim to love Him. But our actions
often speak louder than words. If we do not
Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
traitor. live our life as commanded by God, we are traitors.
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John
AM: A Real Man in an “Unmale” World
Youth Minister
However, well before the time of Benedict Arnold, 14:15). PM: Christ’s Prayer Life
there were several traitors of which we can read in —Family Newsletter JD Buckner
the Bible. In Judges 16:16-21, Delilah betrayed Haleyville, AL (731) 336-4768

Sick List
James Adcox is at Summit in room 416. No Visi-
tors Please.
Dan Eller is at Summit in room 606.
Nettie Rose Flippen is at Vanco Rehab in room
305B.
Marvin Peach had hip surgery on Wednesday
at Centennial.
Time Saver Supper
Wednesday, October 20th
5:30-6:30
$4 per person/$15 family max
Baked Ziti
Salad
French Bread
Dessert and Drinks
RSVP on your attendance card today
Please note if you are able to bring a dessert.
Church Library
A new Commentary series,
“Truth For Today”
is being added to our library
as volumes are being published.
Stop by and browse anytime.
New books are constantly being added.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat is scheduled for
Sunday, October 31st
Start planning now.
There will be trunk décor
and costume competitions.
Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
REMEMBER A GREAT HERITAGE Hello everyone,
Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463)
Opening Prayer: Tim Hill (Quoted from Foy E. Wallace, Jr.’s “Bulwarks of
the Faith”) The weather has been pleasant and the rain has
Read Scripture: Paul Woods
Taken from the October 2010, “Spiritual Sword” been welcomed. Let us all pray for the ladies this
Closing Prayer: Sam Richards
weekend that they may also enjoy a good climate
Sermon: Adam Faughn I was brought up under the preaching of men
in Texas well known to many of you, who bap-
for their retreat. Some 50 ladies from our congre-
Song Leader: Lynn Wright gation will be enjoying a retreat tailored especially
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085)
tized many more people than are being baptized
today; men who debated; men who “called for them this weekend. We wish for them to have
Keith LeSuer 1 a very good time both spiritually and in fun.
names,” whether in the polemics of debate or
Bruce Reid 2 preaching in the pulpit. They were men of fervor
Mike Windsor 3 and faith. We should not forget their crusading I want to thank the Mullican family for another
Steve Ledbetter 4 spirit. I want to see their spirit revived. Like the great devo among a series of excellent de-
spirit of Elijah in John the Baptist, and in the spirit vos. We are so blessed to have so many amazing
Wayne Davidson 5
of Huss in Luther, I want to see the spirit of the families who volunteer their homes and their time
Harry Middleton 6 early gospel preachers revived in the young men to have devotionals for our young people. Thank
Mark Pugh 7 of today. They put power in their preach- you!
Nathan Pugh 8 ing. They moved men. They did not preach ser-
Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 582-1079) monettes. They were not preacherettes.
I can remember when preachers wore cuffs I hope the youth are preparing for our annual cos-
Opening Prayer: Joe Adams tume party and lock-in. We will be meeting on Fri-
attached to the sleeve by a device of some sort,
Closing Prayer: Gary Schow stiffly laundered cuffs. That way the preacher day evening, October 29 at 6 PM dressed IN
Read Scripture: Austin Nichols COSTUME for the competition. The night will be
could wear the same shirt the whole meeting, just
change the cuffs! But some of the early preach- filled with games and fun times. Pick-up will be
Sermon: Adam Faughn
ers preached with such force that they would Saturday morning, October 30 at 7 AM.
Song Leader: Lynn Wright
send a stiffly laundered cuff sailing over the
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
crowd! It is a bold contrast with some of the Please remember our Fall Retreat, November 5-
Sonny Gossett 1 milquetoast elocution heard in pulpits to- 7. The Winter Youth Series begins at the Main
Gene Duke 2 day. (Wallace, 1-2) Street church of Christ in Springfield on November
LISTEN TO WORD OF LIFE RADIO
BROADCAST, SUNDAY MORNING
7. We will leave at 5:15 PM.
Wednesday, October 20th (Contact: Tim 885-2009)
AT 8:00 ON WNAH 1360 AM.
Read Scripture: David Smith Thank you very much!
Opening Prayer: Michael Rader Visitation team #1 will meet tonight. --JD :)
Speaker: Adam Faughn
Song Leader: Richard Roberson Mark Your Calendar...
Announcements:  Today: Heartland services lead by Billy Hutchens
Harry Middleton - Cliff Wilson
 Monday: Elders, Deacons, Preachers meeting
Nursery Attendants  Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10AM
 October 20: Time Saver Supper
The Record  October 29-31: Young Adult Retreat
Sunday Morning Worship 310  October 31: Trunk or Treat
Sunday Evening Worship: 187  November 5-7: Youth Retreat
Sunday Bible Study: 236  November 7: Wedding Shower for Amanda & Emory Buckner
Wednesday Night: 215  November 19: Harvest Dinner
Contribution: $10,975.57

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