"Make me a servant, Lord, make me like You," a song often sung by our youth. Deacons are servants in a special way, and they strive to aid the church in various areas. This morning, we will look at some Bible facts about deacons.
"Make me a servant, Lord, make me like You," a song often sung by our youth. Deacons are servants in a special way, and they strive to aid the church in various areas. This morning, we will look at some Bible facts about deacons.
"Make me a servant, Lord, make me like You," a song often sung by our youth. Deacons are servants in a special way, and they strive to aid the church in various areas. This morning, we will look at some Bible facts about deacons.
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Current Resident or Volume 57, No.43 October 25, 2009
Special Servants Adam Faughn
Elders Joe Adams The words to a song often sung by our the qualities and characteristics of God. 773-2331 young people include these powerful and We should do our best to grow those beautiful words: qualities daily. Johny Baker 758-7654 Make me a servant, If God is a serving God, then we should also be serving. Jesus was an amazing ser- Ralph Brewer Lord, make me like You. vant, and we should strive to be like Him 871-4849 For You are a servant, daily. Worship With Us Wayne Davidson Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM Make me one, too. While every Christian should strive to be 758-2705 Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM more like God and His Son, there are Make me a servant; Earl Flynn some who are appointed to be special ser- Do what You must do 889-1659 vants. The Bible calls them “deacons.” A Note of Admiration Adam Faughn These men are servants in a very special To make me a servant, Ted Fox way, and they strive to aid the church in 754-7607 As we continue to work along- Christ building in Mt. Pleasant for preciated by Maria and her family, Lord, make me like You. maintaining and growing in various areas side the members of the Leba- the visitation with Mrs. Tina Ker- and God must be pleased by those Steve Ledbetter Truly, our God serves our greatest needs. as set by the elders, under whom they non Road church of Christ, we sey’s family. The line was quite who give of their time for similar 889-8614 are continually amazed at how long, but, as we got closer, we no- things often. He provides us even with the air we serve. many good things are done. ticed more and more folks from breathe and the food we con- This morning, we will look at Charles Myers Many kind acts go mostly unno- Lebanon Road who had made the We are continually amazed at both sume. These “simple” blessings some Bible facts about deacons. 883-6837 ticed. Though unnoticed by 75 minute drive and stood in cool the talent and the willingness to use are often overlooked, but they We want the Lebanon Road “the masses,” those acts are still weather to share love and comfort talent that is found here. May we come from a heart of love and Jim Schroeder church of Christ to be organized much appreciated. with the family. I have no idea never lose that attitude at Lebanon mercy. They come from the lov- 754-8990 Scripturally, so we must under- how many from Lebanon Road Road. May each of us constantly ing heart of a loving God. They stand exactly what “roles” indi- Cliff Wilson Many teach classes, deliver were there, but I would guess it seek ways to teach someone, encour- come from the ultimate servant’s viduals are to play. 889-6477 food, watch children, make was at least 50. Many others made age someone, and glorify God by the heart. phone calls and visits, send the drive the next day for the fu- talents with which He has blessed us. Join us for this special lesson, and Pulpit Minister Christians are told to be like a very special day. It is the Lord’s emails and cards, and do scores neral service. Adam Faughn of other good works that are May God be glorified through the their Father. We are to live day. That makes it special! 973-4483 only known by a few. As we drove home, Leah and I good deeds done by our congrega- Godly lives, and we should seek to have said several times that we are so tion. Outreach Minister This was brought to my mind glad that we are at a place where Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton again Monday evening in an- so many would give up their time Thank you...for being you! 292-3164 other town. Our family pulled to make the trip and then meet AM: Three D’s about Deacons up to the Main Street church of with the family. I know it was ap- Youth Minister PM: What to Do While We Wait JD Buckner (731) 336-4768 The Sick Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’S Jargon Richard Roberson is at Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab in room 3224. Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463) Opening Prayer: Tim Hill BE GLAD AND REJOICE! Costume Party The Lord reigns.---Be glad and rejoice! (1 Chron. Sympathy Closing Prayer: Read Scripture: Steve Thompson Steve Ledbetter 16:31; Psalm 96:10, 11.) The Lord has great mercy.---Be glad and re- Extravaganza We express our sympathy to Maria Buckner and fam- Sermon: Adam Faughn joice! (Psalms 31:7; 90:14.) Friday, October 23rd ily on the passing of her mother, Tina Kersey. Her Song Leader: Tim Mullican Salvation has come.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalm funeral was Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. The address is Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Get your costumes ready. This lock- 14:7; 53:6; Isa. 25:9.) 620 Meadow Rd., Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474. Dewey Carpenter 1 I am in the Lord.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalm in starts at 6 PM on Friday, October 9:2.) Mike Williams 2 23 with pick-up being Saturday, Oc- Thank You Jay Baker 3 All who seek God and love His salvation.---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalms 40:6; 70:4.) tober 24 at 9 AM. All kinds of com- To our brothers and sisters in Christ at Lebanon Paul Woods 4 The Lord frees the captives and restores to joy and Road, Thank each of you for the food, cards, vis- Jack Vannatta 5 freedom.---Be glad and rejoice! (Zeph. 3:14, petitions and activities will be going its, calls and most of all the prayers that went up Rich Deppisch 6 15.) on so drop by anytime! for Sarah and me. We love you all. In Christian All the righteous---Be glad and rejoice! (Psalms Joseph Barefoot 7 32:11; 68:3.) See if you can get a video Love, James & Sarah Adcox Blake Biggs 8 Thank you much for the use of the church build- The Lord does great things.---Be glad and re- camera with the cords to play it on Sunday Evening (Contact: Office 883-6918) joice! (Joel 2:21.) ing, equipment and the staff for daddy’s funeral. Opening Prayer: Ted Fox This is the day which the Lord has made.---Be glad the TV. A special thanks to those that served as pallbear- and rejoice! (Psalm 118:24.) We will be making scary movies! Closing Prayer: Ronnie Oakley ers. Thank you all for all the many acts of kind- There shall be showers of blessings.---Be glad and ness and the friendship you gave daddy for the Read Scripture: Shane Williams rejoice! (Joel 2:23.) Bring your props, ideas, everything! Sermon: Adam Faughn eleven years that he was a member at Lebanon Persecuted for the sake of Christ?---Be glad and re- Also bring some money for dinner on Road. You all meant so much to him. In Chris- Song Leader: Tim Mullican joice! (Matt. 5:12.) tian Love, Paulette Gower Nicholson Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) The Savior ever lives and is always before us.---Be Friday night! We would like to thank everyone for the cards Jim Schroeder 1 glad and rejoice! (Acts 2:26; Psalm 16:8, 9.) Because of God’s judgment.---Be glad and re- and pictures. They were filled with words of en- couragement. He is still undergoing surgeries, Sammie Hunter 2 joice! (Psalm 48:11.) Retreat Applications are available but is doing better. Thank you again, Lee & Wednesday, October 28th (Contact: Tim 885-2009) God will create new heavens and a new earth.---Be glad and rejoice! (Isa. 65:17, 18; Rev. 21:1, 2.) on the table downstairs. Robin Bruckman (Family of Billy & Cindy Hutchens). Read Scripture: Shea Cofer The marriage of the Lamb of God and His Bride is Sign up sheets for CYC and EU Opening Prayer: Bill Wolfe to take place.---Be glad and rejoice! (Rev. 19:7, Speaker: Adam Faughn 8.) are also on the wall outside the Trunk or Treat VISITATION TEAM #2 AND LETTER WRIT- Song Leader: Philip Autry ERS WILL MEET AFTER WORSHIP SUN- teen room. Tonight Announcements: DAY EVENING. Immediately following Harry Middleton - Earl Flynn Mark Your Calendar... evening worship. Nursery Attendants Carol Hart & Lisa Ledbetter Today: Sycamores worship at 2:00 led by Billy Hutchens, Lynn Wright & Sonny Gossett Decorate your vehicle and bring candy for the Today: FPU class #7 (4PM) children. The Record Today: Trunk or Treat immediately following evening service Sunday Morning Worship 341 October 27: Ladies Bible Class at 10AM Bring finger foods for after the trick or treating. Sunday Evening Worship: 232 Oct 30– Nov. 1: Trip to Beech Island, SC Prizes will be awarded for best decorated vehicle Sunday Bible Study: 264 Nov 13-15: Youth Retreat at Camp Meribah and best costumes Wednesday Night: 217 November 20: Harvest Dinner Contribution: $11,174.00