LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
2307 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214
Worship With Us
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
Why Do You Wait, Dear Brother?
The words to an old “invitation”
song ask that question to begin
each verse. Whenever we sing
that selection, my mind thinks
of two things I want to
share with you.
First, and most obvi-
ously, my mind thinks of
those who are present
who have heard the Gos-
pel (possibly many
times), but who are wait-
ing to respond to Jesus.
We have several who
attend each and every
week they possibly can, but who
have not let the blood of Jesus
wash away sins through baptism.
They know what they need to
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Church of Christ
2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
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Current Resident or Volume 58, No.01 January 3, 2010
News to Start 2010 Adam Faughn
Elders
Joe Adams
We trust your new year is off to a great Also, we were pleased to welcome War- 773-2331
start. We pray that you had a safe and won- ren & Teresa Fleak on the 20th. They
derful holiday season and are ready to be- have been visiting with us for some time, Johny Baker
ginning 2010 serving God. and we are thankful they have decided to 758-7654
be part of the Lebanon Road family. They Ralph Brewer
We regret announcing that brother Charles
have two children: Corey and Ty. You 871-4849
Myers has resigned as an elder, after over
can find contact information for both of
30 years of service. He resigned effective
these families inside this Wayne Davidson
December 31. No doubt,
bulletin. Please update your 758-2705
this was a difficult deci-
phone directory with their
sion for him. We are Earl Flynn
information.
thankful to him—and to 889-1659
all our elders—for the This morning, we will begin
Adam Faughn time, effort, prayer, our series on the home. We Ted Fox
thought, and attitude they will be examining the home 754-7607
use in shepherding our from many angles and will Steve Ledbetter
do, but they haven’t yet acted dered obedience. Why do you souls. Please take a mo- also be looking at singles,
upon their faith in Christ. wait? 889-8614
ment to thank brother Myers. grandparents, and other aspects of the
home often overlooked when studying Jim Schroeder
Some are young people who Also, though, my mind turns in- On December 20, we were pleased to wel-
have “grown up in ward. I wonder why it often takes Scripture. Please be a part of each ser- 754-8990
come new members! First, Deborah Dil-
the church.” We me time to acknowledge sin and mon in “God Give us Christian Homes.”
lard desires to place her membership with
can just assume they ask for forgiveness. It may not be Cliff Wilson
us and serve under the oversight of our Tonight, we will welcome many visitors, as
will become Chris- sin of a public nature that re- 889-6477
elders. Deborah was baptized while visiting we host the Winter Youth Series. Please
tians, but such may quires a public response, but, if the 9th Avenue church of Christ in Haley- come and be encouraged by the great
not be a safe as- there is sin that remains as a ville, Alabama, several weeks ago, but is a young people of our area! Our young
sumption. We need separation between God and me, resident of Old Hickory. Her daughter, men will be leading the service, and we Pulpit Minister
to lovingly encour- then it needs to be dealt with. Amber Jones, will also be attending with know they will do a wonderful job. Adam Faughn
age these great Why do I wait? her. 973-4483
young people to
complete their obe- Let’s make 2010 the year we stop Outreach Minister
dience. waiting. In fact, make today the
day of salvation. Wait no longer. Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
Others are adults who know
AM: The Home is God-Ordained (Adam Faughn)
the truth of the Gospel but, for Why do you wait? Youth Minister
some reason, have not ren- PM: Winter Youth Series (Young Men) JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
Sick List Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’S Jargon
.Mildred McWhirter is at McKendree 265N. No Sunday Morning (Contact: Bill 847-1113) “I KNOW HE’S WATCHING ME” Hello everyone.
Visitors Please. Opening Prayer: Joe Adams I try to be fair to all that I meet
Geraldine Stanley is at Summit in room 426. Closing Prayer: Johny Baker And be kind to all that I see Happy New Year! May God bless this year with
Read Scripture: Mark Pugh I feel it’s something I must do many profitable things for you.
Sermon: Adam Faughn I know he’s watching me!
Song Leader: Scotty Studer I am very excited as this evening our congregation
I play life’s games by the rules will host the Winter Youth Series (WYS). David
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085)
And be the man I ought to be Smith and Austin Nichols will be leading singing.
Thank You John Thomas Baker 1
I feel it’s something I must do John Thomas Baker, Jakobe Reed, and Joseph Bare-
Blake Biggs 2 foot will be presenting lessons. Several of our young
I know he’s watching me.
To the Lebanon Road Family, Robert Cannon 3 men will be reading and leading prayers. We have an
Cary Clay 4 I treat a stranger with kindness outstanding group of young leaders and I hope you
Thank You so much for the flowers, cards, visits, and Wayne Davidson 5 And neighbors with love you see will let them know they are appreciated.
great food. We are going to miss my dad so much. Tracy Fitzgerald 6 I feel it’s something I must do
Tim Hill 7 I know he’s watching me. Tonight is an important night for many reasons. First,
Love, Joel Ledbetter 8 it is the Lord’s day so it’s important to worship Him
Lola Rooker and Family Sunday Evening (Contact: Tony 885-6391) It’s not easy and at times I fail on His day. Second, we have an opportunity to en-
But I’ll be the best I can be courage our young men, not just with our words, but
Opening Prayer: WYS
I feel it’s something I must do with our presence. Third, last year the attendance
New Members Info Closing Prayer: WYS
I know he’s watching me. from other congregations was not great. We need all
Read Scripture: WYS of our family at Lebanon Road to be here tonight to
Deborah Dillard and Amber Sermon: WYS worship God and encourage our boys.
No I’m not talking about my Lord
104 Scenic View Rd. Song Leader: WYS Or securing my destiny
Old Hickory, TN. 37138 Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) I’m talking about that son of mine Have a great day and thank you for being wonderful
615-573-5013 Sonny Gossett 1 I know he’s watching me! people.
Harry Middleton 2
Young fathers take read and take heed!!! Happy New Year! --JD :)
Warren & Teresa Fleak—Corey & Ty
Wednesday, January 6th (Contact: Tim 883-4343)
1010 Malquin Read Scripture: Tim Roberts VISITATION TEAM #1 WILL MEET
Nashville, TN. 37216 Opening Prayer: Gary Schow TONIGHT FOLLOWING EVENING SER-
227-6564 Speaker: Adam Faughn VICES.
Song Leader: Stephen Kerstiens

Winter Youth Series Meal Announcements:

Harry Middleton - Jim Schroeder

Nursery Attendants
Tonight, we are hosting the Winter Youth Series,
with a meal following. We are asking for the
help of the congregation. If you can furnish a The Record
dessert, please bring it to the fellowship hall Sunday Morning Worship
prior to our evening worship. Thank you!
Sunday Evening Worship:
Sunday Bible Study:
Wednesday Night:
Contribution:
Mark Your Calendar...
Today: Sycamores service at 4:00 led by Tim Roberts, John Smith, Tony Grigsby
305 Today: Winter Youth Series
196 January 10: Question/Answer evening service
229 January 10: 2009 Video Presentation (after PM service)
N/A January 15-17: Evangelism University
$10,421.25

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