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.49 December 5, 2010

Elders
Thankful for His Example Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
Jesus is our Lord. He is our Savior. He is sion of Jesus Christ. I hope to see you Sun- 773-2331
our Master and our Teacher. One song day with a Bible in your hand and a friend
sums it up in these words: “He is [our] eve- Johny Baker
at your side.
rything.” 758-7654

Since He is our everything, we can also ∞ Ralph Brewer

know that Christ is our example. When- 871-4849
ever we face a decision or temptation, we Last Sunday, our brother Don Morris re-
can always look not only to the teachings of sponded to the Lord’s invitation. He was Wayne Davidson
Jesus, but also to how He handled those seeking prayers from his church family for 758-2705
situations directly. Peter stated that Christ strength and encouragement. We all know
Worship With Us that brother Don has strug- Earl Flynn
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM left “us an example, that we
gled since the death of his 889-1659
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM should follow in His foot-
steps” (1 Peter 2:21). That be- wife, Margie. He misses
her tremendously, but his Ted Fox
ing true, we need to study His 754-7607
ultimate desire is to follow
Ministry for Single Christians life more fully to see His exam-
his Lord. Make sure you
ple in each area of life. Steve Ledbetter
continue to encourage
brother Morris. 889-8614
In the month of December, we
are going to be thinking about
Jesus, and about His example There will be many activi- Jim Schroeder
in our lives. Our goal is to look at three ties in the coming few weeks, with many 754-8990
parties, plays, meals, trips, and other outings
The elders have approved a new ministry at aspects of His life that are not only worthy
filling our schedule. Some of those will hap- Cliff Wilson
of our praise and thanks, but that are also
Lebanon Road. worthy of our emulation. pen right here at Lebanon Road. Make sure 889-6477
you keep a close watch on page 3 of the
bulletin for events of interest, and put those
The Ministry for Single Christians will provide support and encouragement for I hope you will invite a friend (or several)
on your calendar. You don’t want to miss a
single Christians. to hear these lessons. Often, we think that Pulpit Minister
Jesus does not know what we go through, thing!
Adam Faughn
but He is our example in all things. We’ll
The program will have a Sunday morning class beginning today in room #1, a start this morning by noticing the compas- 973-4483
monthly calendar of events, and participation with other Nashville area con- Outreach Minister
gregations. More information will be coming. Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
Thank you for prayers and words of encouragement! AM: The Compassion of Jesus
Youth Minister
PM: Three Rules for Life JD Buckner
---Bill Wolfe (731) 336-4768
 Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
Sick List
Sunday Morning (Contact: Tim 758-9297) EXPLANATION OF JOHN 15:22 Hello everyone,
Dan Eller is at Centennial in room 3236.
Nettie Flippen is at home recovering from a fall on Opening Prayer: Joe Adams
Thanksgiving. Read Scripture: Sonny Gossett The reference is to the unbelieving Jews We were very privileged to have a won-
Closing Prayer: Nelson Cluck whom the Lord long and earnestly attempted derful Lord's day last week. I appreciate
Thank You Sermon: Adam Faughn to teach but whose perversity and hardness of so much the comments from our morning
 Lebanon Road Church, It seems until we find our- Song Leader: Richard Roberson heart had prompted them to close their minds lesson. I am also thankful for the exam-
selves in unexpected circumstances, do we realize Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) and to exclude from their hearts any sem- ple of our Brother Don Morris.
how very much we need each other. Lebanon blance of his teaching. If the Lord had not
Dewey Carpenter 1
Road always comes through with concern, love, The young men did a fabulous job leading
acts of kindness and most of all, going to God on Robert Cannon 2 taught His opposers, they would not be guilty
behalf of the one in need. You have done it for me Al Cravens 3 of sinning against the light they had never us in worship Sunday evening. We are
and for Wayne. We will forever be grateful. We David Cook 4 seen; but they had been privileged to walk in truly blessed at Lebanon Road to work
continue to request your prayers as we go through the light and this they deliberately refused to with such spectacular young peo-
these next few months. Love to All, Joyce David-
C.H. Crowell 5
Lon Keele 6 do and so their guilt consisted not only in not ple. Please continue to encourage our
son
 Dear Church Friends, Thanks so much for the Tracy Fitzgerald 7 accepting the truth but also of repudiating it. youth.
prayers, calls, hospital visits, cards and offers to Greg Holland 8
bring food for Ted and me during my 2 surgeries Here is clear and unmistakable evidence of Our son, Jude, continues to improve. I
and Ted’s hospital stay. Your Christian friendship Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909)
Opening Prayer: Wayne Davidson the fact that men are to be judged in propor- hope the doctors will tell us soon that his
and concern means so much. Ted & Frankie Fox
Closing Prayer: Shea Cofer tion to the opportunities they enjoy. The infection is gone. After that, I will be ex-
Ladies Bible Class Read Scripture: Paul Woods greater the opportunity, the greater the guilt, cited for Jude to get his PICC line re-
Sermon: Adam Faughn and the greater the guilt the greater the punish- moved and stop taking antibiotics every
Tuesday, December 7th ment awaiting them (Matthew 11:21-28; He- eight hours. Thank you so much for the
Song Leader: Richard Roberson
10:00AM brews 10:25-28). Those who obey not the prayers you have offered on Jude's be-
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
Class will be at the home of Shirley Biffle gospel are lost; lost for not obeying it; but, half!
Tommy Moore 1
Taught by Louise Keeling those who have heard it and deliberately re-
Ronnie Oakley 2
A luncheon will follow. jected it have sinned not only against the truth To the youth, please remember the Win-
but also against their own awareness of duty. ter Youth Series tonight at Mt. Juliet. We
Wednesday, December 8th (Contact: Billy 642-6817)
Adult Holiday Party will leave the building at 5:30 PM.
Read Scripture: John Thomas Baker
“Christmas on Moonlight Bay” Opening Prayer: Billy Hutchens
From Guy N. Woods’ “Questions and An-
Friday, December 10th swers,” Vol. II, page 246-247. Thank you very much!
Speaker: JD Buckner
In the Fellowship Hall --JD :)
Song Leader: Song Service
At 6:30 PM Visitation team #1 will meet tonight.
Cost is $10 per person Announcements:
Harry Middleton - Johny Baker
The committee is taking reservations. Mark Your Calendar...
Nursery Attendants  Today: Sycamores Terrace service at 2:00 led by Adam Faughn, Tim Mullican and Daniel Hargrove
Baby Shower Erin Young
 Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10AM
For: Erin Young
December 12th The Record  December 7: Elders meeting
4:00-5:30PM Sunday Morning Worship 325  December 10: Adult Holiday Party
in the Fellowship Hall Sunday Evening Worship: 198  December 12: Baby Shower for Erin Young
Given by: Friends
Sunday Bible Study: 258  December 13: Elders, Deacons & Ministers meeting 7PM
Bert & Erin are expecting
a baby girl. Wednesday Night: ---  December 17: Youth Progressive Dinner
They are registered at Target. Contribution: $10, 997.44

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