LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST

2307 Lebanon Road

Nashville, TN 37214
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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.21 May 24, 2009

Stick With It Adam Faughn

Elders
Johny Baker
One of the most difficult reading through the Bi- by the things you learned. 758-7654
things about goal-setting is ble this year? We’re
What about our goal to
sticking with it. When the nearing the end of five Wayne Davidson
average 380 in worship?
“payoff” is in the future, months, but there are 758-2705
It’s been quite some time
and other things start press- still seven to go. If you
since we mentioned that
ing on us, we can easily are a bit behind our Earl Flynn
one, but it’s a goal set by
give up. schedule, it can be easy 889-1659
our shepherds, and we
Worship With Us to give up. Don’t! Take
This time of year, we are each need to be putting
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM a few minutes and catch Ted Fox
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM reminded of our graduates, forth effort to reach that
up. When the year 2009 754-7607
and their ability goal.
is over and you
to stick with their
can look back We don’t want 380 in
2009 Graduates school work.
and say you read worship just for “the num-
Charles Myers
883-6837
They give us a
every verse of the ber.” We want to have
This week, we have the honor Rebecca has worked during her Tampa. She will be pursuing a great example of
380 because each one that
Bible, you’ll be so
of recognizing two more of our school years as a lifeguard at degree in Marine Biology. having a goal and
makes up that total is a
Jim Schroeder
proud. Your
graduating seniors: Rebecca the Wave Pool and now works completing it.
soul who needs a Savior.
754-8990
knowledge will
Hill and Lauren Roberson. at Ruby Tuesday’s. Rebecca I cannot say what joy it has been How are you Who can you invite?
have increased,
plans on pursuing a degree in to have Rebecca and Lauren as sticking with the goal of
Cliff Wilson
and you’ll be encouraged
R e b e c c a early childhood education at part of the youth group. You 889-6477
played in the Middle Tennessee State Univer- know Lebanon Road is blessed
band all four sity in the fall. with exceptional Welcome, Chris! Adam Faughn Pulpit Minister
years of high young people and Lau- Adam Faughn
school. She Lauren is a Member of the ren and Rebecca are We’d like to welcome ville, North Carolina, with us for the whole 973-4483
was a part of national Honor Society, no exception! They Chris LaFever to Lebanon and is a student at Freed summer. He will be a
the McGavock Standing Room Only have always been such Road. Chris was selected -Hardeman University. good influence on our
He came to the youth young people, and he Outreach Minister
Ladies her jun- Drama Club, Latin Club, an integral part class, to be our summer youth
Harry Middleton
ior year. In her Art Club, and Service club. contributing with criti- intern, and he begins to- retreat in March and will gain valuable experi-
spoke for us as well, we ence as well. 292-3164
senior year she was a member She was also a People to cal thinking and dis- day.
of the Capital Sounds and People Ambassador. cussion. I pray they are thrilled to have him Make him feel welcome!
Chris is a native of Ash- Youth Minister
served the Student Body as Co- Lauren also works as a life- continue their good
Historian. guard at the Wave Pool. When walk with the Lord in the next JD Buckner
Sunday Sermon Preview (731) 336-4768
Lauren begins school this fall, it stage of their life and keep shin-
will be at the University of ing brightly! AM: The Steps to Service (Adam Faughn)
PM: Young Men lead service
The Sick Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Column
Peggy Stewart is recovering at home following back Sunday Morning (Contact: Bill 847-1113) Phew! Have your last couple of weeks been crazy
Opening Prayer: Harry Middleton
THE SIX PARTS OF PRAYER too?
surgery. Prayer is something that is mentioned often
Closing Prayer: Al Cravens in the Scriptures, yet there are many of us who do Last Wednesday, Wayne Davidson and I went over
Read Scripture: Steve Ledbetter to Beech Island, SC to meet with them about our
Thank You not understand prayer, who really do not know what
Mission trip, July 20-26. They were very encour-
Sermon: Adam Faughn it is. We don’t need to learn merely how to say the
I covet your prayers and thoughts and have no doubt Song Leader: Lynn Wright words, but everything about prayer. aged by our coming and through our travel we real-
they have been a large part of my improvement. Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Usually a prayer consists of these six parts: ized how much they need us during this grief-filled
Please convey my gratitude to all your church and Shea Cofer 1 address, praise, thanksgiving, confession, petition, time! We made the 7 hour trip home on Thursday.
especially the members of the Tuesday Bible Study. Bruce Reid 2 and closing. Friday, I was able to help my mom move my sister
Love, Beverly Wells (friend of Sam & Dez Richards) Bill Ross 3 All prayers should be addressed to God the home from Freed-Hardeman University in Hender-
Philip Denny 4 Father, not to Christ. son, TN. Friday night was a program for James
Graduation Banquet Ted Fox 5
We should be free with our sincere, heart-felt David’s school.
praise of God. The pot-luck Sunday afternoon was delicious, as al-
Sunday, May 31st Paul Woods 6
God gives us all good things (James 1:17), so ways! Sunday was a be-at-the-building-at-3 kind of
Cary Clay 7 we should thank him for them.
Following Evening Services day to get ready for our Bible Camp meeting at 4:30
John Burke 8 Every time we approach our Heavenly Father PM. We don’t forget our devotional either! Adam
Bring finger foods and celebrate Sunday Evening (Contact: Tony 885-6391) we should be aware of our weaknesses. did a great job. Leah and Connie made fantastic ta-
Opening Prayer: Young Men’s Service God knows our needs (Matthew 6:8), but he cos. It’s so great to have our college kids home!
with the Graduates Closing Prayer: YMS wants us to ask Him to fulfill them (Matthew 7:7-
I know you have been very busy during this time of
Bags are in the foyer to collect Read Scripture: YMS 11).
year. Graduations abound, events are being planned,
Sermon: YMS Our prayers should be offered in Christ’s
the summer has begun! I am so thankful we can be
cards and well wishes for the 6 seniors! Song Leader: YMS name (Col. 3:17), and be closed with the word
busy and productive. Lebanon Road is a great place
“Amen,” which means “so be it.”
Lauren, Leslie, Molly, Rachel, Rebecca & Sophia Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) to be!
The individual occasion will determine the
Jim Schroeder 1 Being busy is nice. Being busy in the Lord’s service
length and emphasis to be placed on each of these
Vacation Bible School Billy Hutchens 2 parts. Some prayers, such as those offered at the is true happiness! I hope you are able to find the
Lord’s Table, may omit one or more parts. time for all the activities of life while you are so
A.D. 33 Tours Wednesday, May 27th (Contact: Tim 883-4343) busy for the Lord.
VISITATION TEAM #2 AND
Walking Where Jesus Walked Read Scripture: Joseph Barefoot LETTER WRITERS Young Men, please remember our YMS this eve-
June 14-17 Opening Prayer: Wayne Davidson WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP ning.
SUNDAY EVENING! Thank you very much! --JD :)
6:30 PM Each Night Speaker: JD Buckner
Classes for ALL Ages Song Leader: Richard Roberson
Nursery-Adults Announcements:
Adult Speakers Harry Middleton - Charles Myers
Sunday— Dewayne Bryant, Brentwood
Mark Your Calendar...
Nursery Attendants
Monday— John Dale, Murray, KY May 24: Chris LaFever (Summer Intern) arrives
Mary Oakley & Sue Ross
Tuesday—Jason Moon, Huntsville, AL May 31: Graduation Banquet
Wednesday—Marlin Connelly, Bellevue
The Record June 14-17: VBS 2009 - 6:30PM each night!!!
Sunday Morning Worship: 347 June 18: Lebanon Road host Summer Youth Series
Refreshments following class!
Sunday Evening Worship: 206 July 1: Special Prayer Service—More details to follow
Homemade Ice Cream on Sunday Bible Study: 268 July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View
Wednesday Night Wednesday Night: —- July 20-26: Mission Trip to Beech Island, SC—See JD for more details
Contribution: $10,662.50

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