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.21 May 22, 2011

Elders
A Note from the Elders Joe Adams
For several years, the Lebanon Road church cussed, considered, and prayed for the deci- 773-2331
of Christ has held a singing night once every sion we are sharing with you. In order to en-
other month. These night are filled with courage better attendance and participation at Johny Baker
joyful singing, as we learn newer songs and our singing nights, we are going to change the 758-7654
sing “old standards” together. format of these nights. Some of our leaders
have been brought in to discuss these changes, Ralph Brewer
Over the past few singing nights, though, the and they are fully “on board.” 871-4849
attendance has not been good at
all. We feel there is an obvious Instead of just singing for a few min- Wayne Davidson
need here to do something differ- utes, a “theme” will be decided on 758-2705
Worship With Us ent to renew interest in these spe- ahead of time, and appropriate Earl Flynn
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM cial services. songs, prayers and Scriptures will be
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Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM used to help us focus our minds on
In 2009, we held a special prayer that theme. This will take some extra
service for our nation, near the work, but we feel like the emphasis Steve Ledbetter
Upcoming Events July 4 holiday. In May 2010, we on a central theme will be worth it. 889-8614
did the same for our community
in the aftermath of the awful flooding that Our first night with this new format will be Jim Schroeder
devastated much of our city. Recently, we Wednesday, June 8. If you have not attended
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Summer Youth Series held a special prayer and singing service a singing night in some time, please make sure
simply because our power was out and it you are present for this service. We think you
Once again we will be hosting SYS
Cliff Wilson
was convenient for us to do this, instead of will benefit from it, and we feel this will be 889-6477
Thursday, June 2nd sending our children to classrooms with no helpful to us all, as our entire congregation
Vacation Bible School power. focuses intently on one subject for the night.
There will be approximately 200 Pulpit Minister
June 12-15
youth attending and we will serve Classes nursery thru adults
The response from these special services
has been tremendous. We appreciate your
As always, we appreciate your input, and we
are grateful for the honor of serving as elders
Adam Faughn
973-4483
dinner and Postcard invitations and business cards are openness in telling us that you gain from, at Lebanon Road.
available on the tables
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
and are touched by, these services. Outreach Minister
Adult Classes: —The Elders Harry Middleton
(We are the congregation that has Sunday With that in mind, the elders have dis-
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The Role of the Godhead in Creation
the ice cream!!!) Monday
Sunday Sermon Preview Youth Minister
following the service. Two Modern Ideas: JD Buckner
Please review the sign up sheet and Intelligent Design and Theistic Evolution
AM: Redemption! (“Gleanings from Ruth” lesson #4) (731) 336-4768
Tuesday
see where you can help! Dinosaurs and the Bible PM: Live So that Hell Knows Your Name
Wednesday
How the Flood Changed Creation
Sick List Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
Jim Dean is recuperating at home. No visitors please. Sunday Morning (Contact: Gene 874-0463 ) ON HOSPITALITY Hello everyone. We have had the privilege to fea-
Cliff Wilson is at Donelson Place room 105. No Visitors Opening Prayer: David Cook ture our senior students over the last few weeks.
Please. Read Scripture: Tim Hill A man attending a crowded church Today, I would like to present our fifth and final
Martha Wright is at Summit in room 628. No Visitors service refused to take off his hat when asked young person who will enjoy commencement cere-
Please. Closing Prayer: Jim Oakley
Sermon: Adam Faughn to do so by the ushers. Others also asked him monies in 2011.
Song Leader: Scotty Studer to remove his hat, but he remained obstinate. David Smith will graduate June 10th from Family
Thank You Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) The preacher was perturbed, too, Christian Academy, a home-school organization.
Joel Ledbetter 1 and waited for the man after service. He told David enjoys sports and music, earning a 2nd degree
 Dear brethren, Thank you so much for all of the cards the man that the church was quite happy to Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and working as an as-
have received from so many individuals and classes Mike Windsor 2
have him as a guest, and invited him to join sistant instructor, being on the church softball team,
during my recovery from my recent surgery. It is Lynn Wright 3
the congregation, as often as possible, but he and playing guitar and piano. David served as a vol-
easy to see why our “kids” love you all so much. Fred Williams 4
III John 2, Jim Faughn (Adam’s father) explained the traditional decorum regarding unteer at Summit Hospital for over 2 years. He
Jim Schroeder 5 trained and serves as a member of the Mayor's
 Thanks so much for all the prayers and beautiful
Paul Woods 6 men’s hats and said, “I hope you will conform
cards during my recent illness. I appreciate your Community Emergency Response Team. He was
to that practice in the future.”
care, concern and visits. I hope to be back with you Michael Rader 7 active in the Katrina clean-up & rebuilding and sev-
Greg Holland 8 “Thank you,” said the man. “And eral other youth mission trips. David assisted in
soon. Love, Joann Herald
Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 582-1079) thank you for taking time to talk to me. It is evacuating Heartland residents during last year's
Graduation Banquet Opening Prayer: Bill Ross good of you to invite me to join the congrega- flood and in the clean-up efforts. He is entering
We will be honoring our 5 seniors Closing Prayer: Adam Wilson tion. In fact, I joined it three years ago and Volunteer State where he will pursue EMT/
TONIGHT Read Scripture: Joseph Barefoot
have been coming regularly ever since, but Paramedic Training.
Following evening services. Sermon: Adam Faughn
today is the first time that anyone paid atten- I have enjoyed David’s company very much over
Bring some finger foods and join them in the Song Leader: JD Buckner
tion to me. the years. Because of his flexible school schedule,
fellowship hall. Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
“After being an unknown for three we had the opportunity to eat lunch on many occa-
Card baskets will be in the foyer. years, today, by simply keeping on my hat, I sions. David is a funny guy and a hard worker. I
Gavin Hammers 1
have had the pleasure of talking with the ush- wish him well in his future endeavors. I know he
Gary Schow 2
Time Saver Supper ers. And now I have had a conversation with will do a great job!
you, who always appeared too busy to talk to Our graduation banquet is Sunday evening directly
Wednesday, May 25th Wednesday, May 18th (Contact: Tim 883-4343)
me before.” after services. Please stay and honor these five
5:30-6:30 Read Scripture: Jarrod Barefoot
What do you do to make great young people with us! Also, Josh Manning,
Baked Spaghetti, Salad, French bread Opening Prayer: Jim Schroeder
strangers welcome? our summer intern will officially start this Monday!
Dessert and Drinks Speaker: Adam Faughn Thank you very much! --JD :)
Are you too busy?
$4 per person/$15 family max Song Leader: Lynn Wright

Announcements:
Young at Heart Game Day Harry Middleton - Jim Schroeder
Mark Your Calendar... Birthday Bash
Thursday, May 26th  Today: Sycamore services at 2:00 led by the Youth Sam Richards
In the Fellowship Hall Nursery Attendant: Group
11:30—Lunch / Finger foods Heather Wilson Is Turning 90
 Tonight: Visitation team #2 and letter writers will
12:15—Games Begin meet tonight You’re Invited to
Bring some finger foods and enjoy lunch or show up The Record Help Celebrate
 Tonight: Graduation Banquet (5 Seniors)
just in time to play games. Sunday Morning Worship 319
 May 25: Time Saver Supper Saturday, June 4, 2011
Tablecloths Sunday Evening Worship: 253
 May 26: Young at Heart Game Day 2:00-4:00PM
Sunday Bible Study:
We have several functions booked in the fellowship and  June 2: Hosting Summer Youth Series Lebanon Road Church of Christ
several of our white and black cloths are missing. If you Wednesday Night:
have used those recently please return them to the build-  June 12-15: VBS No Gifts Please
ing as soon as possible. Contribution: $11,233.00

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