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
Hope For The Hurting
The elders recently pur-
chased a video series of les-
sons with the above title by
Dr. H. Norman Wright along
with eleven other profes-
sional counselors. The pri-
mary purpose of these les-
sons is to train individual
Christians on how to minis-
ter to others experiencing a
crisis or a loss.
If you are interested in these
lessons, a sign up sheet is
being made available and the
class time and procedure will
be determined by the amount
of interest.
Current Resident or
Trunk or Treat
Sunday,
October 25th
Immediately
following evening worship.
Decorate your vehicle and
bring candy for the children.
Bring finger foods for after
the trick or treating.
Prizes will be awarded for
best decorated vehicle and
best costumes!
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US Postal Paid
Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN
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Church of Christ
2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org
Volume 57, No.42 October 18, 2009
The Power of an Invitation Adam Faughn
Elders
Joe Adams
It doesn’t matter how sophisticated society ael that he had found the One spoken of 773-2331
becomes, nor how advanced technology the Old Testament, Nathanael asked,
gets, there is something special about re- “Can anything good come out of Naz- Johny Baker
ceiving an invitation. areth?” Philip responded with a simple 758-7654
but profound invitation: “Come and Ralph Brewer
We live in a society where invitations to
see” (John 1:45-46). 871-4849
events like weddings, graduations, and
birthday parties are used con- If we are so serious about invitng
Wayne Davidson
stantly. In fact, the design and people to weddings, parties, and
758-2705
production of these invitations is other good events, why not take
a big business. seriously the possibility of invit- Earl Flynn
ing others to worship their Crea- 889-1659
Even in the digital age, “e-vites”
tor? It doesn’t have to be a fancy
Trunk or Treat #2 can be sent for different events.
card or a professional email; in Ted Fox
Many use this technology to 754-7607
fact, a face-to-face conversation
Saturday, build guest lists for parties, re-
will probably work better.
treats, and other events. Steve Ledbetter
October 31st There is something powerful about being 889-8614
Why? Because they work! No matter the
In Beech Island, SC method, invitations work.
told, “You are invited.” Let someone you Charles Myers
love know that he or she is invited to meet
We will be hosting a Trunk or Jesus understood that, so He offered the the Savior this Sunday.
883-6837
Treat and Ice cream greatest invitation ever extended. He said, Jim Schroeder
∞ 754-8990
fellowship. Come to Me, all who labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you Make a list of five people you will invite
Cliff Wilson
rest. (Matthew 11:28) and then follow through. I’m already
Beginning October 18th we working on my list. Will you join me? We
889-6477
Early followers understood the power of an Pulpit Minister
will be collecting individually each know many who need to hear about
invitation. Perhaps none is more famous the Savior! Adam Faughn
wrapped Halloween candy. than Philip. When he tried to tell Nathan- 973-4483
We also need Outreach Minister
Sunday Sermon Preview
to borrow a Harry Middleton
292-3164
few ice cream AM: Beatitudes in Revelation #7: “Blessed are Those Who Wash Their Robes”
makers. PM: Developing an Appreciation for Prayer Youth Minister
JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
The Sick Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’S Jargon
Gene Mullen is recovering from surgery. Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463) “WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH YOU”
Richard Roberson is at Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab in Opening Prayer: Earl Flynn The best thing about working with the Lebanon
room 3224. Closing Prayer: Bob Butler Returning to Antioch upon the completion of Paul’s Road congregation is: the people.
first missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas gathered
Read Scripture: Tim Hill
Thank You Sermon: Adam Faughn
the church together and “rehearsed all that God had
I had so much fun last Sunday evening when some
done with them.” (Acts 14:27)
Dear Lebanon Road, Thank you for being so supportive Song Leader: Philip Autry of the youth came to the house to hang out. Our
to me and my family when Dad passed away. The cards, Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Through time God has used human instrumentality to
young people are so wonderful and so talented.
prayers, food, and the beautiful flowers were very much Robert Cannon 1 accomplish his plans. Consider how he used Moses Every time I think about our youth, a smile comes to
appreciated. Love, Georganne, John, Hailey, and David to deliver Israel from Egypt. Remember how he used my face because of how special they are.
Paul Smith 2
Wayne Davidson 3 Joshua to conquer Canaan. Contemplate how he used
Phone Directory Corrections Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Think I would encourage the young folks to fight the good
Wayne Gordon 4 fight and keep trying to do what is right. It is tough
Please make the following corrections in the phone direc- how he used Esther to save the nation of Israel. Study
Michael Rader 5 how he used Jonah to turn the city of Nineveh. Read to be young, but you are doing a very excellent job.
tory.
Lisa Hager only has the cell number of 812-7225.
Billy Hutchens 6 how he used Paul to evangelize continents. Keep up the good work!
Linam address is 203 Rock Castle Dr. Lebanon, 37087 Tim Ledbetter 7
Janean Pearson’s birthday is 07/30. Keith LeSuer 8 In the twenty-first century, God is still using men, I hope everyone is getting ready for our costume
Sunday Evening (Contact: Office 883-6918) women, boys and girls to do His will and work. God party and lock-in October 23-24. We need video
can use your hands to do His work (Eccles. 9:10); cameras for a special project during our lock-in, so if
Disaster Relief Opening Prayer: Jim Schroeder
your tongue to tell His story (Matt. 28:19); your feet you know of one we can use, please let me know.
Closing Prayer: Alan Witt
Due to the flooding of much of Georgia and other loca- to go into the world (Mark 16:16); and your back to For this year, we will be making homemade scary
Read Scripture: Zachary Mullican bear the burdens of others (Gal. 6:2).
tions, the elders sent a $5000.00 donation to Disaster Re- movies during our lock-in. Start thinking up ideas
lief by the congregation to assist with supplies being sent Sermon: Adam Faughn
for your movie and come prepared for a scare on Oc-
into these areas. Song Leader: Philip Autry May we as members of the Lord’s church ever con- tober 23!
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) ceive of ourselves as instruments in the hands of God,
Wedding Invitation Sonny Gossett 1 as “labourers together with God.” (1 Cor. 3:9) Let us There are sign-up sheets for Fall Retreat, EU, and
Scotty Studer 2 ever resolve to let God work through us. Then, our CYC. Please sign-up by the youth room!
Please share our joy as we challenges, which are great, will be met, and our pos-
Heather Michelle Shea sibilities, which are unlimited, will be at-
and Wednesday, October 21st (Contact: Tim 885-2009) Thank you very much! --JD :)
tained.
Jeremy Wayne Lamb Read Scripture: Al Cravens Harry D. Middleton
Join in marriage Opening Prayer: Mark Pugh
Speaker: Adam Faughn VISITATION TEAM #1 WILL MEET AFTER
On Saturday, October seventeenth
Song Leader: Stephen Kerstiens
WORSHIP SUNDAY EVENING.
Two thousand and nine
At two o’clock in the afternoon
Announcements:
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Harry Middleton - Earl Flynn
Iuka, Mississippi
Nursery Attendants
Mark Your Calendar...
Bridal shower LeAnn Fitzgerald & Amy Mullican Today: Erin Carney Shower 1:30-3:30

For: Erin Carney

Today: Heartland services at 4PM
When: Sunday, October 18th The Record Today: FPU class #6 (4PM)
Where: Fellowship Hall Sunday Morning Worship 295 + 4 Bordeaux
Time: 1:30-3:30 October 20: Ladies Bible Class at 10AM
Given By; Friends Sunday Evening Worship: 199
October 25: Trunk or Treat
Erin is registered at Sunday Bible Study: 256
Bed, Bath & Beyond and Pottery Barn Oct 30– Nov. 1: Trip to Beech Island, SC
Wednesday Night: 217
Nov 13-15: Youth Retreat at Camp Meribah
Contribution: $10,495.00

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