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LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 2307 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN 37214

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Lebanon Road

Church of Christ 2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918 www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org

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Volume 57, No.27

July 5, 2009

From the Nation to the Individual

Worship With Us Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM

CSI: Christ Said It… I Believe It! Valley View Christian Camp: July 5-10, 2009 All young people who have completed 3rd-12th grades are encouraged to attend this great week of Bible camp. Don’t miss our summer camp. We will solve the mysteries of following some of Christ’s most difficult commands.

We are grateful for each who helped with our prayer service Wednesday night. I know it is a service that will not soon be forgotten. As brother Gordon challenged us at the end of the service, let’s make sure it wasn’t just “a big event.” Let’s make sure we are motivated to continue to help our nation seek God’s face. It can be done. Today, we are going to turn our attention from the larger scope of the nation, to the personal level. We

want to think about what Christ does for us.

are fearful of the economy. Others are worried about foreign wars and threats from other nations. Some are scared by laws being passed.

Often, through advertising campaigns, we are encouraged to remember that change begins with the individual. If I want to change the nation, I start by making sure I am right with the Lord.

While all these are a major concern (and things about which we should pray often), the most important thing we need to do is make sure our soul is prepared for eternity with God. Make today your independence day!

Many in our world are wondering what is going to happen next. Many

Lamb, who was baptized into Christ a couple of weeks ago. Heather comes to us from the state of Mississippi, where she gradu-

Elders Johny Baker 758-7654 Wayne Davidson 758-2705 Earl Flynn 889-1659 Ted Fox 754-7607 Charles Myers 883-6837 Jim Schroeder 754-8990 Cliff Wilson 889-6477

Adam Faughn

Welcome, Heather! It was announced last Sunday night that Heather Shea has placed her membership with us at Lebanon Road. She is engaged to Jeremy

Adam Faughn

ated from Ole Miss. We are thankful for Jeremy and Heather, and we wish them well as they prepare for their wedding this fall.

Please Pray For Our Camp This Week!

Pulpit Minister Adam Faughn 973-4483

Outreach Minister Harry Middleton 292-3164

Youth Minister

Sunday Sermon Preview AM: July 5: YOUR Independence Day PM: Lessons from the Bible’s Shortest Chapter

JD Buckner (731) 336-4768

The Sick

Worship Leaders

Ron Bacon is at home doing daily therapy. Linda Brewer had back surgery on Tuesday at the Baptist Surgical Center. She hopes to be home by the weekend. Felix Gower is at Donelson Place in room 229. Zula Hill, mother of Ruth Owen, has hospice coming in. Keep her and the family in your prayers. Eunice Petty is recovering from a fall and surgery. Madge Tramel is at McKendree in room N277. Sherri Wright, daughter of Ted and Frankie Fox, had

Sunday Morning (Contact: Carlos 889-3185) Opening Prayer: David Cook Closing Prayer: Nelson Cluck Read Scripture: Alan Witt Sermon: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Philip Autry Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Marion Schow 1 Shane Williams 2 Lynn Wright 3 John Smith 4 Mark Pugh 5 BJ Turner 6 Scotty Studer 7 Charles Myers 8 Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 885-3110) Opening Prayer: Richard Roberson Closing Prayer: Sonny Gossett Read Scripture: Gene Duke Sermon: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Philip Autry Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) Paul Tramel 1 Ronnie Oakley 2

Church Camp—Snack Drive Don’t forget to bring in the camp snacks and drinks By Sunday morning!

Ladies Bible Class The Ladies Class will meet Tuesday, July 7th At the home of Kim Yearwood 260 Fairway Drive 10:00 Bring sandwiches, salad and desserts Beech Island, South Carolina Mission Trip Monday, July 20-Sunday, July 26 Community outreach will be our goal during the week and VBS is all day Saturday. There will be a group leaving on the 20th and a second group is leaving on the 23rd. See JD if you are interested in this trip.

Golf Scramble Saturday, August 15th Ravenwood at noon The cost is $40 See Bill Wolfe for additional details. Page 2

by Harry Middleton

Wednesday, July 8th (Contact: Tim 885-2009) Read Scripture: Michael Rader Opening Prayer: Stephen Kerstiens Speaker: Song Leader: Richard Roberson Announcements: Harry Middleton - Jim Schroeder Nursery Attendants Rachel Deppisch & Debbie Hill

Chris’ Summer Column

THE ART OF HAPPINESS You can’t pursue happiness and catch it. Happiness comes upon you unaware while you are helping others. As the Hindu said, “Help thy brother’s boat across, and lo! Thine own has reached the shore.” Happiness does not depend upon a full pocketbook, but a mind full of thoughts that are rich and heart full of rich emotions. Happiness does not depend upon what happens outside of you but on the inside of you; it is measured by the spirit in which you meet the problems of life. Happiness is a state of mind. Lincoln once said, “We are as happy as we make up our minds to be.” Happiness doesn’t come from doing what we like to do, but from liking what we have to do. Happiness comes from putting our hearts into our work and doing it with joy and enthusiasm. It does not come from doing easy work, but it is the afterglow of satisfaction that comes from the achievement of a difficult task that demands our best. Happiness grows of harmonious relationships with others based on attitude of good will, tolerance, understanding and love. It comes from keeping constructively busy. Happiness is found in little things: a baby’s smile, a letter from a friend, a kind word, the beauty of nature. The master secret of happiness is to meet the challenge of each new day with serene faith that “all things work together for good to them that love God” and to prove our love for God as we give help and encouragement to our fellowman. ----Unknown. VISITATION TEAM #1 WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP SUNDAY EVENING

I hope everyone had a good Independence Day yesterday. I guess camp has really started with a bang this week. For those who are unable to be involved with camp I hope that you can help by praying for all of us who will be up there. I’m really excited about the topic, “Christ Said It… I Believe It.” I think this will be a great opportunity for everyone to refocus our faith and build it as we grow closer together. With the mission trip only two weeks away, I want to encourage everyone who wants to participate with the trip to Beech Island, SC to sign up on the back table or downstairs on the youth wall. We have two departure times, and look forward to reaching out to the community before the VBS on Saturday and helping with the VBS. This is a wonderful opportunity to spread the good news while encouraging our brothers and sisters in Christ. Of course the most wonderful independence we should celebrate daily is the independence Christ provided from sin. We no longer have to be enslaved to sin. Just as Brother Middleton discussed last week, “We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin” (Romans 6:6-7 ESV). How great a Redeemer we have, who took us when we were desolate, cared for us, and helped us to “walk in the newness of life” (Romans 6:4). Have a blessed week, Chris Congratulations to Andrea Grigsby and her team for winning state championship softball.

Mark Your Calendar...  July 5: Sycamores Terrace service at 4:00. Billy Hutchens, John Smith and Tony Grigsby  July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View

The Record Sunday Morning Worship:

343

Sunday Evening Worship:

257

Sunday Bible Study:

234

Wednesday Night:

212

Contribution:

$12,654.50

 July 20-26: Mission Trip to Beech Island, SC—See JD for more details  August 12: Time Saver Supper Returns!  August 15: Golf Tournament at Ravenwood  August 22: Blood Drive in fellowship hall

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