tures twice a day, that he shall be

Veritas Christo Et Ecclesiae (Part 1 of 3) ready to give such an account of his

The English translation of the Latin
phrase above is “Truth for Christ
I’ve looked at, the following are
two of the original “Rules and
proficiency therein, both in Theoreti-
call observations of Language and
Logick, and in practical and spiritual
Lebanon Road
Church of Christ
and the Church.” It is the Precepts” of Harvard. truths, as his Tutor shall require, ac-
motto adopted by a small (The original spellings, cording to his ability; seeing the en-
college (nine students) punctuation, etc. have trance of the word giveth light, it
when it was founded in been kept.): giveth understanding to the simple
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minister left his library of four hun- sider well, the maine end of his institutions that would come to mind
dred books to the school, it was life and studies is, to know God when thinking of a place to send a
named for him and is today identi- and Jesus Christ which is eternal person of any age (especially a young A Truly Complete Family Elders
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mous institutions of higher learning knowledge and Learning. And enumerate here, Harvard today could Sunday night. It was a truly good works. While want to obey God Wayne Davidson
in the world, many would probably seeing the Lord only giveth wise- not be any further removed from the joyous occasion to be able parents often have to first. Also, discipline 758-2705
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should be easier.
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JD Buckner
Worship With Us Sunday Sermon Preview (731) 336-4768
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM AM: (JD Buckner)
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
PM: (Harry Middleton)
The Sick Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Column
David Adams, husband of Emily Adams, is at Centen- Sunday Morning (Contact Ralph 871-4849) Things are starting to get very exciting around
nial room 7131. Opening Prayer: Wayne Gordon SOUL - SEEKERS here! Summer is just around the corner,
Harold Grigsby is at home recuperating. Closing Prayer: Paul Smith (DOOR KNOCKERS) and with it comes a lot of activity!
Curt Hickey is recovering at home. Read Scripture: Al Cravens We are looking forward to many participat-
Jeremy Lamb is recovering at home. Sermon: JD Buckner ing in the first door knocking activity this This Saturday is sure to be a particularly
Flora Nelson had knee surgery on Tuesday. Song Leader: Philip Autry Saturday morning. Some things must be great day. The youth will be meeting at
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) done between 8:30 and 9:00. At 9:00 we 8:30 AM with the door-knocking group
Jim Oakley is at MD Anderson having tests.
Rich Deppisch 1 will have a devotional and then establish to set out in our community. Following
Estelle Sullivan had surgery and is recovering at home. teams and route assignments. There will be baby
Hilda Thomas is recovering at home. Don Morris 2 lunch, the youth will be raking
sitters for those who have small children to leave
Earl Flynn 3
here at the building. We plan to begin about 10:00 leaves at the Bell yard.
Thank You... Jack Vannatta 4 into the neighborhood behind the building.
Ralph Brewer 5 This Sunday is a very impor-
We are so thankful and grateful for all of your prayers
Johny Baker 6 If you have attended one of the three meetings we tant Bible Camp meeting at
and support. Please continue to keep us in your
Carlos Denny 7 have had in the past couple months, we surely 4:30 PM. We will be review-
prayers. Micky Bell and Family
Joseph Barefoot 8 want you to be here and participate in the cam- ing the new schedule and lock-
I am so grateful for our wonderful church family at Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909) paign. If you want to be a part and be a silent part- ing down the committee re-
Lebanon Road. Thanks for all your prayers, visits Opening Prayer: Roger Reaves ner and you have not been to any of the afore men- sponsibilities. We want everyone who can to
phone calls, cards and expressions of concern during tioned meetings, please, come along anyway. We
Closing Prayer: Austin Nichols be a part of our Bible Camp!
my recent hospital stay. Love, Gene Duke will be more than happy to have you join us. Each
Read Scripture: Billy Hutchens
team will be composed of two adults and a teen- Our next devotional is this Sunday at the Mark-
Slim Pickins Party Sermon: Harry Middleton
ager. (At least we hope there will be enough par-
Song Leader: Philip Autry wood home.
Thanks to everyone who helped by ticipation for that!)
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
bringing pie pans! Tim Hill 1 After services on May 3rd, we will eat lunch to-
There is a lot of excitement and many have been
The dinner was a hit! Fred Williams 2 praying for this program. gether, go to the Sycamore service, and clean up
the House to get ready for Chris LaFever! Be
Spring Golf Scramble Wednesday, April 29th (Contact: Billy 642-6817) VISITATION TEAM 2 AND LETTER prepared!
Read Scripture: JD Buckner WRITERS WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP
Thanks to everyone who helped make the tourna- SUNDAY Thank you very much! --JD :)
Opening Prayer: David Smith
ment so much fun. EVENING!!!
Speaker: Harry Middleton
I f you couldn’t play last week, maybe you can play
Song Leader: Richard Roberson
Saturday, May 23rd at noon Announcements: Mark Your Calendar...
Ravenwood Country Club
Harry Middleton - Ted Fox April 24: Friday night softball at 7PM and 8PM at Two Rivers
April 25: Soul Seekers/Door Knocking at 8:30am
Ladies Retreat Nursery Attendants:
Ann Baker & Ramona Gossett April 26: Camp Meeting at 4:30
Please get your money turned in to Nancy
May 8-9: Ladies Retreat at Cedars of Lebanon—Sign up Soon!
as soon as possible. The Record
May 31: Graduation Banquet
VBS Volunteers Needed Sunday Morning Worship: 345
June 14-17: VBS 2009
If you can help with… Sunday Evening Worship: 230
July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View
Preschool see Jennifer Clay Sunday Bible Study: 269
July 20-26: Mission Trip to Beech Island, SC—See JD for more details
Elementary see Leah Faughn Wednesday Night: 196
Decorating Team see Mike Markwood Contribution: $10,788.75

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