Veritas Christo Et Ecclesiae (Part 3 of 3) Important Tech Stuff

I appreciate more than I can ex-

press some of the advances in
However, among his writings, one
will find the following quote. It
Have you been to our website
lately? Keith LeSuer has done Lebanon Road
quite a lot of work updating the

medicine, technology,
travel, communications,
etc. with which we are
blessed. At the same time,
I appreciate more than I
can adequately express
“…the faith that was once
for all delivered to the
saints” (Jude 3, ESV).
George Santayana was a philoso-
pher, poet, essayist, and novelist
who died in 1952. He described
himself as an “aesthetic Catholic”
His writings would indicate that
his concerns, if any, about the his-
tory of Harvard or present discus-
sions among churches of Christ
would not at all be the same as
mine.
LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
2307 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214
would serve all of us well
to at least keep it in mind.
“Those who cannot re-
member the past are con-
demned to repeat it.”
—Jim Faughn
jimfaughn.blogspot.com
[Editor’s note: For the complete
article in one post, visit jim-
faughn.blogspot.com. The article
was posted on February 24, 2009]
Current Resident or
Church of Christ
website, and he continues to keep
it up-to-date.
If you have pictures of special
events, please send them to the 2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
church office via email or on disk. www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org
We can use these for our 2009
Year in Review video, but we also Volume 57, No.19
would like to add some to our
website.
A Most Deserved Day
Finally, a reminder for those who
lead in our worship services. As flowers are blooming
Please use the microphones, and and gardens start to grow,
please be close to them. Those it’s only fitting that we take
who “run” the sound system can
a day to remember and
only raise the volume so far.
honor our mothers. In the
Please be directly in front of the
same way that life is spring-
microphone, and please speak up
ing up all around
and clearly. It will greatly help
us, it is mothers
each worshiper hear as we seek to
who bring life
glorify God in our worship.
and vitality to a
home.
Whether you are
a young mother,
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are making a great differ-
ence in the life of some-
one. Your influence will
carry on through the life of
your child.
I recently heard a lady talk-
ing about some of her
memories of motherhood.
She said that, as her family
was traveling on a long
journey, dad started asking
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Moms love stories like
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those, because they know
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Finally, he asked, “Who that that same innocence
is the smartest?” The can be molded into a fu-
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eight-year-old son ture leader. Moms need
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backseat, “Mom!” influence they have, for
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that mom was that she molded you on
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Youth Minister
JD Buckner
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Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM AM: Motherly Advice Fit For A King
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PM: Harry Middleton
The Sick Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Column
Linda Brewer had shoulder surgery on Thursday. Sunday Morning (Contact: Bill 847-1113) Hello and happy Mother’s Day!
Opening Prayer: Mike Windsor
WHAT IS PRAYER
Mary Ann McClarin is at Summit in room 629 with
First, I am happy to transcribe a card from my in-laws
pneumonia. Closing Prayer: Bob Butler
Before I point out what prayer is, let’s notice what to you.
Peggy Stewart is recovering at home following back Read Scripture: Tim Hill
prayer is not. Prayer is not a substitute for obeying Randy and I wanted to send a note to say special
surgery. Sermon: Adam Faughn the gospel of Christ. If you will recall, Paul (Saul thanks for all your kindness, prayer and beautiful
Song Leader: Scotty Studer of Tarsus) was praying when Ananias said to him: cards. It is so amazing the love that has been sent our
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) “And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be bap- way since we have found that the breast cancer has
Sympathy Keith LeSuer 1 tized, and wash away thy sins” (Acts 22:16). spread to my liver and spleen. May God bless each
We express our sympathy to Roberta Peach on the Shea Cofer 2 Prayer is not something that takes the place of and everyone. –Randy and Tina Kersey
passing of her mother, Lucille Bullington. Her fu- Wes Carnahan 3 diligent study of God’s Word. God has told us to:
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a We had such a wonderful day last Sunday! After eat-
neral was Wednesday at Mt. Olivet. David Cook 4
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly ing lunch, some of the youth went to Sycamores Ter-
We also express our sympathy to the Nichols family Gene Duke 5 race to participate in a worship service. Austin Nich-
Tim Ledbetter 6 dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
and the Beech Island congregation. Glenn Nichols, Prayer is not a bell we ring to get us out of trouble. ols preached a good lesson and David Smith did a
the minister at our Beech Island, SC mission point Mike Purkey 7 great job leading singing.
God is not a glorified bell-hop.
died in a car accident last Wednesday. Mike Williams 8
Sunday Evening (Contact: Tony 885-6391) Our work, however, was not finished after Sycamores
Prayer is the sincere expression to God of the in- Terrace. We went over to the youth house at about 3
A Note From The Elders... Opening Prayer: Wayne Davidson tense desire of the heart. (Romans 10:1). PM and cleaned it up to get ready for Chris LaFever.
Those with oversight of the Lord’s table are having a Closing Prayer: Lee Powers Prayer is something that is mentioned often in the Chris will be joining us on May 24 for spend the
difficult time seating the proper number needed to Read Scripture: Blake Biggs Scriptures, yet there are many of us who do not summer as our youth intern.
serve prior to the announcements. If you are asked Sermon: Harry Middleton understand prayer, who really do not know what it
to serve and are unable please notify those in charge. Song Leader: Adam Faughn is. We are like the apostles; we need to be taught After evening worship Sunday, we had a devotional
If you plan to serve, please check with Al Cravens or Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) concerning prayer (Luke 11:1). We don’t need to at the Raines home. I thank the Raines family for
Nelson Cluck in the foyer to let them know your Paul Smith 1 learn merely how to say the words, but everything hosting our devo. I am really proud of the young
about prayer. people and their hard day’s work. They did a great
presence. In the future, if you are not seated prior to Steve Ledbetter 2
job!
the announcements, you will be replaced.
Wednesday, May 13th (Contact: Tim 883-4343) Way to go, LYRG! Thank you very much for being
Time Saver Supper Read Scripture: John Thomas Baker VISITATION TEAM #2 AND LETTER you!
Wednesday, May 13th Opening Prayer: Johny Baker WRITERS WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP --JD :)

5:30-6:30
Speaker: JD Buckner SUNDAY
Song Leader: Lynn Wright
Marinated Pork Loin
Announcements: Mark Your Calendar...
Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese
Harry Middleton - Charles Myers May 10: VBS meeting at 4:45—All coordinators, teachers and staff working on VBS are requested to attend.
Rolls, Dessert and Drinks
May 13: Time Saver Supper
$4 Per Person $15 Family Max
May17: Potluck following Bible class
RSVP on your attendance card Sunday.
May 17: Camp meeting at 4:30 for ALL camp staff
Also note if you are able to bring a dessert. The Record
May 31: Graduation Banquet
Sunday Morning Worship: 333
Spring Golf Scramble Sunday Evening Worship: 233
June 14-17: VBS 2009
Saturday, May 23rd at noon July 1: Special Prayer Service—More details to follow
Sunday Bible Study: 272
Ravenwood Country Club
July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View
Sign up in the foyer Wednesday Night: —-
Contribution: $11,625.00 July 20-26: Mission Trip to Beech Island, SC—See JD for more details

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