Lebanon Road Report 051009

Lebanon Road Report May 8-10, 2009 What a special weekend on “the Pike!” First, our ladies held a retreat at Cedars of Lebanon, where they met under the theme “Esteeming One Another: Freckles and All.” Besides a severe lack of sleep, they had a wonderful time. Singing, speakers, and fun filled the Friday night-Saturday retreat. Teresa Hampton spoke twice on Saturday and so many have already told me what a great job she did. (I’m also a little biased, but Leah spoke Friday night and did great!!!) 38 of our ladies attended, and that’s a great number, since this is something that hasn’t been done in some time. Sunday, of course, was not only the Lord’s Day, but also Mother’s Day. We were blessed with many visitors present to honor their mother and celebrate her. We also had many who were away doing the same. I tried to encourage mothers of all ages from Proverbs 31. King Lemuel simply could not forget the “oracle” his mother taught him. Our moms have that ability. Whether a child follows the advice or not is up to him or her, but a child will never forget the words taught by mom. Lemuel couldn’t! We were blessed with visitors from all over, and our attendance was back up in the right direction again. We enjoyed the presence of 361 in our morning worship service. That’s more like it!

Coming This Week...

Then, at 4:45, we had a Vacation Bible School meeting with our teachers and staff. I hate meeting on holidays, but it was really unavoidable, with our VBS coming up so soon (June 14-17; 6:30 PM each night...be there!). Some Wednesday: Bible classes (7:00). great ideas were put forth and we are getting excited as Saturday: Lipscomb Campus School gradua- we enter the final stretch of planning. It’s wonderful to have such a dedicated group of leaders for this event. tion (Leslie Frizzell, Rachel Pugh, Lauren Wednesday: Time Saver Supper before Bible classes

Roberson)

Sunday: McGavock graduation at Municipal Auditorium (Rebecca Hill)

Finally, we enjoyed a wonderful worship service last night. Harry Middleton, our outreach minister, preached on “Five Laws for Being a Success.” It was an uplifting and helpful sermon directed toward our young people. I hope they listened, because the things taught from God’s Word will greatly impact their lives if they follow through with them.

Sunday: LRYG devo at Faughn home

Be with us for all this week’s activities. Serve God today!

Sunday: Worship 9AM; Bible Classes 10:20 AM; Worship 6 PM Sunday: Potluck lunch after AM services