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.33 August 15, 2010

Elders
“All Out for the Young People” Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
The late and beloved Ira North used to plans solid activities and Emory has 773-2331
state that a congregation should go “all been a great help in that work this sum-
out for the young people.” In his classic Johny Baker
mer. The “fruit” of that work is seen in 758-7654
word Balance, he wrote, the work, service, and attitude of our
Of course our first and foremost young people. Ralph Brewer
concern is that these young peo- 871-4849
It is also worth mentioning that our eld-
ple have a solid foundation in the ers firmly believe in going “all out” for
Worship With Us Wayne Davidson
Bible. We have our young people.
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM 758-2705
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM gone all out to These programs
provide an excel- and activities Earl Flynn
lent teaching pro- would not be 889-1659
gram, excellent done, if not ap-
facilities, and real Ted Fox
proved by our 754-7607
care and concern elders. They over-
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ence our young people need. about the teaching see the work, and Steve Ledbetter
 “I’m too old now.” program. (page strive to make 889-8614
 “I’ve raised my kids. It’s time for someone else to What can you do? It doesn’t take much, but you can go 112) everything done
raise these kids.” “all out.”
I love our education pro- here for our chil- Jim Schroeder
 “These kids today don’t like old people.” dren and young
 Provide a listening ear to a young person who is hurt- gram here at Lebanon 754-8990
 “I don’t have kids of my own. Why would these
ing. Road (including our adult classes). As I people as helpful as possible.
young people listen to me?” Cliff Wilson
 Teach, or be a helper, in a Bible class. observe each week, our teachers put Now, what about us? Do we each feel a 889-6477
And on and on it goes. Excuse after excuse.  Spend serious time in prayer for our young people. forth real effort to teach the Bible in responsibility to go “all out” for our
 Pray often for JD, Emory, and our class teachers. meaningful and memorable ways. Each young people?
Then we turn to the Bible. In it, we see that Jesus  Live with a positive outlook (and a smile) so our teacher is to be commended, as are those
wanted the children to come to Him (Matthew 19:14). young people can see the joy you have in Christ. who prepare our curriculum. Some may read those words and auto- Pulpit Minister
Paul wrote that Timothy, though young, was to be an  Host a youth devotional or other activity. matically come up with all sorts of ex- Adam Faughn
It is also evident that our youth program cuses:
example (1 Timothy 4:12). Many times, God used goes “all out” for our young people. JD 973-4483
young people to accomplish amazing things. These are not “huge” things, but they show our young (continued on back page…)
people that you care. And they help our congregation go Outreach Minister
If we are going to sit back and state that our young “all out” for our young people. Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
people face great temptations in our world, then we 292-3164
should also step up and help them face those tempta- AM: An Overflowing Cup
tions. We, of all people, should be the positive influ- Youth Minister
PM: “Yes, That’s the Book for Me” JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
Sick List Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
 Tommy Goddard is at home doing therapy after knee Sunday Morning (Contact: Tim 758-9297) HEADS AND BODIES SEPARATED! Well, summer’s essentially gone, school is
surgery. Opening Prayer: Bill Wolfe back in session, and we’re settling back in for the long
Can anyone recall ever seeing a human head haul. Remember though, our opportunities to serve
 Rose Ledbetter has returned home to continue her Read Scripture: Lon Keele moving around not connected to a human body, or a and grow together never stop coming. We’re going to
therapy. Closing Prayer: Jack Vannatta human body moving around not connected to a human be worshipping with the folks at Heartland this Sun-
 Peggy Stewart is recuperating at home. Sermon: Adam Faughn head? If all human bodies and heads were discon- day and those over at Sycamore next Sunday. We also
Song Leader: Tim Mullican nected neither the heads nor the bodies would continue have a devotional tonight hosted by the Campbell’s
Response to live.
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085)
The New Testament portrays Jesus as the
(my last one with you :( ). Be sure to plan ahead and
Jewel Brown, Tom’s wife, was restored to the Lord, Shane Williams 1 invite your friends!
head of His body, which is His church. There are
asking Him to forgive her sin. On Friday, she had Rich Deppisch 2 those who think they can have Jesus without having Have you ever made a statement and then im-
eye surgery and cannot expose her eye to bright Robert Cannon 3 His church, but that is not possible. If you have Jesus mediately said to yourself, “you idiot?” I thought so.
lights for a while. Ronnie Oakley 4 you will also have His church. You will be in His Of course every one of us has had to put our foot in
Paul Smith 5 church and you will honor Him as head of the body the our mouth a time or two. You would think that I’d
Congregational Fellowship church (Colossians 1:18). actually acquired a taste for foot, as many times as
Carlos Denny 6
Nobody can preach the true Christ who does I’ve said the wrong thing. How do you keep it from
A Farewell and Thank You Party Del Pirtle 7 not preach His church. happening? Keep you mouth shut.
For Emory Buckner Blake Biggs 8 If one preaches on Christ’s love, he would William Penn once gave these rules regarding
Sunday evening, August 22nd Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909) have to preach that Christ loved the church and gave conversation:
Opening Prayer: Michael Rader Himself for it (Ephesians 5:25).
Following evening worship If one preaches Christ as Saviour, he will
“Silence is wisdom where speaking is folly, and al-
In the fellowship hall
Closing Prayer: Alan Witt
have to preach that He is the Saviour of His body ways safe.”
Read Scripture: Keith LeSuer which is His church (Ephesians 5:23). “Some are so foolish as to interrupt and anticipate
Bar B Q, drinks and those who speak, instead of hearing and thinking be-
Sermon: Adam Faughn If one preaches on the blood of Christ, he
paper products will be provided. Song Leader: Tim Mullican will have to preach that He purchased the church with fore they answer, which is uncivil as well as silly.”
You bring the rest! Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) His blood (Acts 20:28). “If you think twice before you speak once, you will
If one preaches on Christ as king, he will speak twice the better for it.”
Gary Schow 1
Young at Heart Game Day have to tell that He is king over His kingdom which is “It is better to be silent and be considered a fool, than
Jim Oakley 2 the church (Colossians 1:13, 1:18, 3:15). to speak and remove all doubt.”
Thursday, August 26th One cannot preach the true Christ without
In the Fellowship Hall Wednesday, August 18th (Contact: Billy 642-6817) preaching His church! Even so, one cannot be in Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way,
Read Scripture: Shea Cofer Christ and not be in His church! One cannot be in
11:30—Lunch / Finger foods Christ until he is baptized into Christ (Romans 6:3-4)!
his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that
12:15—Games Begin Opening Prayer: John Smith he is a fool. (Ecclesiastes 10:3)
Bring some finger foods and enjoy lunch or show Speaker: Shea Cofer -----The Editor, The World Evangelist-----
up just in time to play games. Song Leader: Scotty Studer Emory
Feel free to bring your favorite game, Announcements: Visitation team #1
Harry Middleton - Steve Ledbetter will meet tonight.
Teachers Needed
Nursery Attendants Mark Your Calendar...
Promotion Day is coming up on Nancy & Jessica Markwood
Sunday, September 5th.  Today: Heartland services at 4:00 led by the youth group.
If you would be interested in teaching one of our The Record  August 16: Elders, Deacons and Preachers meeting 7PM
pre-school or elementary classes, let us know!
Sunday Morning Worship 335  August 26: Young At Heart Game Day
Pre-school—Jennifer Clay or Samantha Denny
Elementary—Jean Williams or Sue Ross Sunday Evening Worship: 246  September 25: Elders, Deacons and Preachers session
Sunday Bible Study: 251  October 15-17: Ladies Retreat at Whispering Pines
Materials are prepared Wednesday Night: 204  October 29-31: Young Adult Retreat
and ready to use. Contribution: $10,071.00

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