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 59, No.19 May 08, 2011

Elders
Mom, How Do You Fill in the Blank? Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
We are a nation of adjectives. We cannot Knowing that, moms need to ask how they are 773-2331
just say something; we have to add descrip- living their lives! What kind of descriptions
tive words to make sure we get just the right would others say about you? The virtuous Johny Baker
sense of meaning in all that we are talking woman of Proverbs 31 had children who “rise 758-7654
about. up and call her blessed” (v.28), because she
lived the right kind of life before them. Ralph Brewer
That seems to be especially true when it 871-4849
comes to describing people. One person is Moms, if your children were to write out what
good, while another is they think of you and leave Wayne Davidson
friendly. Someone is blanks where the descriptive 758-2705
Worship With Us kindhearted, while an- words go, how would they fill in Earl Flynn
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM other is cruel. We are those blanks? Your life will
889-1659
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM always describing people. answer that question.

Today, we are celebrat- ∞ Steve Ledbetter

What Excites You? Adam Faughn ing mothers on the day 889-8614
set aside by our nation to We are happy to announce the
I love watching a crowd get excited at a sporting now walking with God should be something we honor them. It is always birth of Evan Buckner, the son Jim Schroeder
event or musical performance. There’s something cannot keep to ourselves. interesting to me to hear of Emory and Amanda. Evan 754-8990
about the “roar” of the crowd that is neat to see how people describe their mother. Nearly
when a big play is made or a song connects with the was born on April 25 in Gallatin. He weighed
Ask yourself: does it still cause you to excitement to every time, there is a description. 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Both he and Amanda are Cliff Wilson
audience. learn of someone who has become a Christian, or home and doing well. 889-6477
does it just flow with the regular news of the day?  “She was a wonderful mother.”
For many of us, these types of things excite us and Do you ever tell someone else that someone was  “She is a mother who is always there for Tonight is our next Q&A night. We’ll look at
make us want to tell stories over and over about how baptized?
we “were there when….”. We also do that when it us.” a question from the Old Testament book of Pulpit Minister
comes to major news events. We want to tell folks  “She is a sweet lady.” Ezekiel. I hope you can be with us. Adam Faughn
We need to remember how eternally important  “She is always thinking of others first.”
where we were and what we were doing, because becoming a Christian is. It is the greatest “event” 973-4483
these big news events excite us and cause us to think we can know in this life. It is the most exciting thing
in a larger scale than usual. And on and on it goes. We almost never Outreach Minister
possible on the earth. simply say, “She’s my mom!” We constantly Harry Middleton
That’s all good, and there is nothing wrong with en- add something to honor her.
Remember that excitement, and tell someone who 292-3164
joying those moments. We need to ask, though, needs to hear about Christ today.
what really excites us? What is it that we cannot wait
to tell others about? Is it always sports, musical Sunday Sermon Preview Youth Minister
shows, news events, finding a good deal shopping, or JD Buckner
enjoying a new restaurant? AM: God’s Providence and Ruth’s Diligence (“Gleanings from Ruth” lesson #2) (731) 336-4768
PM: Q&A Night: Will the 12 Tribes be Restored to Israel?
Or, is it learning that someone has become a Chris-
tian? You see, for those of us who are Christians,
that should be the greatest news we ever hear. Hear-
ing that someone has been saved from sin and is
Sick List
Jane Clark is recuperating at home.
Jim Dean had lung surgery at Summit on Monday.
He is in SICU.
Ruth Goddard is at Skyline room 210 for rehab.
Frank Hayes is recuperating at home.
David Smith is continuing his treatments at home.
Cliff Wilson is at Skyline in room 324 following a
stroke. No Visitors Please.
Martha Wright is at Summit in room 628.
Welcome
We will soon be using a new way to help iden-
tify our visitors at Lebanon Road.
A Red Embroidered Rose Sticker
will be given to our visitors on Sunday
mornings to make them feel special and so that
they can put them on their lapel to make them
more easily recognized by our members.
If you see someone wearing a red rose sticker
please take a moment to talk to them and make
them feel welcome.
Lads to Leaders
The next meeting for those interested in participating
in the
Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes program has been
changed to
Sunday, May 15th at 5:00 PM.
Congregational Potluck
Sunday, May 15th
Following Bible Class
Drinks & Paper products will be provided
A Note from the Elders
As of May 1, 2011 I have resigned my
duties as a deacon. I have enjoyed
working with the elders, deacons and
the congregation.
Sincerely,
Paul Woods
Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463 ) LESSONS FOR US Hello everyone,
Opening Prayer: Gary Schow Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you are well and enjoying
Read Scripture: Tony Grigsby First, we must not ignore the subject of this week.
Closing Prayer: Al Cravens death. Death is a part of life. Grief is a part
Today will begin a three part series where we recognize
Sermon: Adam Faughn of death. Neither are often discussed in a
our graduating seniors (Joseph Barefoot, Blake Biggs,
Song Leader: John Smith helpful manner among men. Grief is the most
Kevin Combs, Courtney Roberts and David Smith). The
complex and lonely experience. As Chris-
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) first two I want to commend are (in alphabetical order)
tians we are called to enter the bereaved’s
Roger Reaves 1 Joseph Barefoot and Blake Biggs.
world with words of comfort. Paul encour-
Adam Wilson 2 aged the Thessalonians not to grieve like the Joseph Barefoot is the son of Monet Carnahan and the
Sammie Windsor 3 rest of the world who have no hope, but to Step-son of Wes Carnahan. He will be graduating with
Jack Vannatta 4 comfort each other with words. Don’t wait for Honors from Goodpasture Christian School where he
Jim Oakley 5 the occurrence of death before you prepare played as a lineman on the Varsity Football team for 4
Bruce Reid 6 for the inevitable conversation. Rehearse years. He was voted All District Lineman for the region
in 2010. He has been a member of The National Honors
Alan Witt 7 your statement of faith, comfort, and support
now. Society for 4 years, Fellow Christian Athletes for 4
Alex Witt 8
years, he has won the bible award for 2 consecu-
Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 582-1079) tive years, and was voted the Superlative for his Senior
Our words should focus on Jesus and His
Opening Prayer: Tim Hill class of Most Wittiest by his peers. He plans to attend
victory over death. What did Jesus do at
Closing Prayer: Ronnie Oakley TN Tech in Cookeville TN in the fall where he plans to
Lazarus’ funeral? In the end he raised the
Read Scripture: Shane Williams dead man. In the end he will do the same for study Computer Engineering. Joseph is an outstanding
Sermon: Adam Faughn young man, capable of great things. He has spoken and
us. Unlike Lazarus who was returned to this
Song Leader: Scotty Studer participated many times in our young men’s services
life only to die again, Jesus will raise us to a
and the work of the church. Joseph and his brothers
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) new and imperishable life that has no
Steve Ledbetter 1 end. He is the only one who can conquer our
attend nearly every event the youth group has. Con-
gratulations, Joseph, on your commencement and good
Tim Ledbetter 2 death. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the au-
luck in the future!
thor and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy
Wednesday, May 4th (Contact: Tim 883-4343) set before Him endured the cross, scorning Blake Biggs is the son of Kandi Biggs and Ricky Biggs.
Read Scripture: Jarrod Barefoot its shame, and sat down at the right hand of He played football 3 years for Mt. Juliet High School,
the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2). He has but has always pursued his passion of wrestling. Blake
Opening Prayer: Ted Fox
been through death. He has pioneered that has always done well in the sport of wrestling, obtain-
Speaker: Adam Faughn
trail for us. Consider the promise of 1 Corin- ing many accolades . Blake was awarded 3rd team All-
Song Leader: thians 15:51-58. American (the Tennessean), Tennessee Dream Team
(chosen by TN coaches), he was a team captain, and the
Announcements:
Harry Middleton - Jim Schroeder
Mark Your Calendar... team was region champs for 3 years in a row, Blake
placed 3rd in the state. Blake is currently looking at the
 Tonight: Visitation team #2 and letter writers will wrestling program of Kings College where I am sure he
Nursery Attendant: meet tonight will excel. I always look forward to anytime I have the
Jennifer Carmack
 May 15: Congregational Potluck opportunity to be around Blake Biggs. He is the type of
person who makes you smile and helps you enjoy life.
The Record  May 22: Graduation Banquet (5 Seniors) Thank you, Blake, and good luck in everything you do!
Sunday Morning Worship 279  June 2: Hosting Summer Youth Series
Sunday Evening Worship: 269
 June 12-15: VBS Graduation Banquet will be
Sunday Bible Study: 232
 July 10-15: Bible Camp Sunday evening, May 22.
 July 23-28: Mission Trip
Wednesday Night: ---
 July 30: Teachers Workshop Thank you very much! --JD :)
Contribution: $12,065.50

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