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.43
October 25, 2009
Special Servants
Adam Faughn
The words to a song often sung by our young people include these powerful and beautiful words: Make me a servant, Lord, make me like You. For You are a servant,
Worship With Us Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
A Note of Admiration As we continue to work alongside the members of the Lebanon Road church of Christ, we are continually amazed at how many good things are done. Many kind acts go mostly unnoticed. Though unnoticed by “the masses,” those acts are still much appreciated. Many teach classes, deliver food, watch children, make phone calls and visits, send emails and cards, and do scores of other good works that are only known by a few. This was brought to my mind again Monday evening in another town. Our family pulled up to the Main Street church of
Make me one, too. Make me a servant;
Adam Faughn Christ building in Mt. Pleasant for the visitation with Mrs. Tina Kersey’s family. The line was quite long, but, as we got closer, we noticed more and more folks from Lebanon Road who had made the 75 minute drive and stood in cool weather to share love and comfort with the family. I have no idea how many from Lebanon Road were there, but I would guess it was at least 50. Many others made the drive the next day for the funeral service. As we drove home, Leah and I said several times that we are so glad that we are at a place where so many would give up their time to make the trip and then meet with the family. I know it was ap-
preciated by Maria and her family, and God must be pleased by those who give of their time for similar things often. We are continually amazed at both the talent and the willingness to use talent that is found here. May we never lose that attitude at Lebanon Road. May each of us constantly seek ways to teach someone, encourage someone, and glorify God by the talents with which He has blessed us. May God be glorified through the good deeds done by our congregation. Thank you...for being you!
Do what You must do To make me a servant, Lord, make me like You. Truly, our God serves our greatest needs. He provides us even with the air we breathe and the food we consume. These “simple” blessings are often overlooked, but they come from a heart of love and mercy. They come from the loving heart of a loving God. They come from the ultimate servant’s heart. Christians are told to be like their Father. We are to live Godly lives, and we should seek to have
the qualities and characteristics of God. We should do our best to grow those qualities daily. If God is a serving God, then we should also be serving. Jesus was an amazing servant, and we should strive to be like Him daily. While every Christian should strive to be more like God and His Son, there are some who are appointed to be special servants. The Bible calls them “deacons.” These men are servants in a very special way, and they strive to aid the church in maintaining and growing in various areas as set by the elders, under whom they serve. This morning, we will look at some Bible facts about deacons. We want the Lebanon Road church of Christ to be organized Scripturally, so we must understand exactly what “roles” individuals are to play. Join us for this special lesson, and a very special day. It is the Lord’s day. That makes it special!
Elders Joe Adams 773-2331 Johny Baker 758-7654 Ralph Brewer 871-4849 Wayne Davidson 758-2705 Earl Flynn 889-1659 Ted Fox 754-7607 Steve Ledbetter 889-8614 Charles Myers 883-6837 Jim Schroeder 754-8990 Cliff Wilson 889-6477
Pulpit Minister Adam Faughn 973-4483
Outreach Minister
Sunday Sermon Preview AM: Three D’s about Deacons PM: What to Do While We Wait
Harry Middleton 292-3164
Youth Minister JD Buckner (731) 336-4768
The Sick
Worship Leaders
Richard Roberson is at Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab in room 3224.
Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463) Opening Prayer: Tim Hill Closing Prayer: Steve Thompson Read Scripture: Steve Ledbetter Sermon: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Tim Mullican Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Dewey Carpenter 1 Mike Williams 2 Jay Baker 3 Paul Woods 4 Jack Vannatta 5 Rich Deppisch 6 Joseph Barefoot 7 Blake Biggs 8 Sunday Evening (Contact: Office 883-6918) Opening Prayer: Ted Fox Closing Prayer: Ronnie Oakley Read Scripture: Shane Williams Sermon: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Tim Mullican Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) Jim Schroeder 1 Sammie Hunter 2
Sympathy We express our sympathy to Maria Buckner and family on the passing of her mother, Tina Kersey. Her funeral was Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. The address is 620 Meadow Rd., Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474.
Thank You To our brothers and sisters in Christ at Lebanon Road, Thank each of you for the food, cards, visits, calls and most of all the prayers that went up for Sarah and me. We love you all. In Christian Love, James & Sarah Adcox Thank you much for the use of the church building, equipment and the staff for daddy’s funeral. A special thanks to those that served as pallbearers. Thank you all for all the many acts of kindness and the friendship you gave daddy for the eleven years that he was a member at Lebanon Road. You all meant so much to him. In Christian Love, Paulette Gower Nicholson We would like to thank everyone for the cards and pictures. They were filled with words of encouragement. He is still undergoing surgeries, but is doing better. Thank you again, Lee & Robin Bruckman (Family of Billy & Cindy Hutchens).
Trunk or Treat
Tonight Immediately following evening worship. Decorate your vehicle and bring candy for the children. Bring finger foods for after the trick or treating. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated vehicle and best costumes Page 2
by Harry Middleton
Wednesday, October 28th (Contact: Tim 885-2009) Read Scripture: Shea Cofer Opening Prayer: Bill Wolfe Speaker: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Philip Autry Announcements: Harry Middleton - Earl Flynn
JD’S Jargon
Costume Party Extravaganza
BE GLAD AND REJOICE! The Lord reigns.---Be glad and rejoice! (1 Chron. 16:31; Psalm 96:10, 11.) The Lord has great mercy.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalms 31:7; 90:14.) Salvation has come.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalm 14:7; 53:6; Isa. 25:9.) I am in the Lord.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalm 9:2.) All who seek God and love His salvation.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalms 40:6; 70:4.) The Lord frees the captives and restores to joy and freedom.---Be glad and rejoice! (Zeph. 3:14, 15.) All the righteous---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalms 32:11; 68:3.) The Lord does great things.---Be glad and rejoice! (Joel 2:21.) This is the day which the Lord has made.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalm 118:24.) There shall be showers of blessings.---Be glad and rejoice! (Joel 2:23.) Persecuted for the sake of Christ?---Be glad and rejoice! (Matt. 5:12.) The Savior ever lives and is always before us.---Be glad and rejoice! (Acts 2:26; Psalm 16:8, 9.) Because of God’s judgment.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalm 48:11.) God will create new heavens and a new earth.---Be glad and rejoice! (Isa. 65:17, 18; Rev. 21:1, 2.) The marriage of the Lamb of God and His Bride is to take place.---Be glad and rejoice! (Rev. 19:7, 8.)
VISITATION TEAM #2 AND LETTER WRITERS WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP SUNDAY EVENING.
Friday, October 23rd Get your costumes ready. This lockin starts at 6 PM on Friday, October 23 with pick-up being Saturday, October 24 at 9 AM. All kinds of competitions and activities will be going on so drop by anytime! See if you can get a video camera with the cords to play it on the TV. We will be making scary movies! Bring your props, ideas, everything! Also bring some money for dinner on Friday night!
Retreat Applications are available on the table downstairs. Sign up sheets for CYC and EU are also on the wall outside the teen room.
Mark Your Calendar...
Nursery Attendants Carol Hart & Lisa Ledbetter
Today: Sycamores worship at 2:00 led by Billy Hutchens, Lynn Wright & Sonny Gossett Today: FPU class #7 (4PM)
The Record
Today: Trunk or Treat immediately following evening service
Sunday Morning Worship
341
Sunday Evening Worship:
232
Sunday Bible Study:
264
Wednesday Night:
217
Contribution:
$11,174.00
October 27: Ladies Bible Class at 10AM Oct 30– Nov. 1: Trip to Beech Island, SC Nov 13-15: Youth Retreat at Camp Meribah November 20: Harvest Dinner Page 3