LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST

2307 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN 37214 Non-Profit Org US Postage Paid Nashville, TN Permit 2464

Lebanon Road

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

Volume 59, No.52

December 25, 2011 Elders

Joe Adams 773-2331 Johny Baker 758-7654 Ralph Brewer 871-4849 Wayne Davidson 758-2705 Earl Flynn 889-1659

Thank You, Brother Cliff

For 20 years, brother Cliff Wilson has served Lebanon Road as an elder. It would be difficult to overstate the influence he has had with the congregation as a whole, and within the eldership specifically. Personally, I will never forget that it was brother Cliff who introduced me to the congregation as the next preacher. Last Sunday, brother Cliff resigned from the
Worship With Us Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM

Adam Faughn
eldership. His health is improving following a stroke earlier this year, but he just does not feel that he can truly fulfill the office any longer. Brother Wilson continues to be a huge part of Lebanon Road, but we will miss his leadership among our elders. For 20 years of service as an elder, and for a lifetime of faithful service to God, we say thank you to our dear brother Cliff.

Or Current Resident

2011 in Review
Births Placed Membership Emory & Amanda Buckner James, Michelle, & Carsan Parham Benjamin & Miranda Taylor Jim & Norma Dean Tim & Rhonda Gentle Bobby Wood Mary Ann McClarin Mark, Rhonda & Emily Gunselman Drew, Cindy, & Mary Kathryn Charlton Lauren ONeill JoAnne Hartline Norah Grace Young Isaac Hammers Evan Buckner Juliet Rader Logan Morris Knox Cofer January 9 February 18 April 25 July 28 August 22 October 16 Baptisms Carsan Parham January 24 Emily Gunselman March 27 Stacy Verros April 14 (Stacy has since moved to Savannah, TN) Aaron Owen April 23 (Aaron has since moved to Cincinnati) Kyli Biggs July 14 Timothy Brooks July 17 Other Public Responses Tom Brown January 23 Marshall Turbyfill February 22 Pam Dunaway April 10 Cyndi Oakley-Reaves June 19
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Steve Ledbetter 889-8614 Jim Schroeder 754-8990 Cliff Wilson 889-6477

Alex Witt Melissa Wilson Kevin Combs Andrea Grigsby Austin Nichols David Smith Kortney Cravens Tori Schow Greg Holland Miranda Taylor Jim Sawyers

July 14 July 14 July 14 July 14 July 17 July 17 August 14 August 21 August 21 October 2 October 2

January 23 February 6 February 13 February 27 March 6 March 20 March 27 April 3 May 8 October 3 December 11

Christmas Day Services

It is always a blessing to meet together with the saints and worship God. Sadly, many will not be doing that today, simply because it is a holiday. At Lebanon Road, though, we will be meeting to glorify God, and we pray that you will not only attend, but that you will invite those around you to come, too. We will meet at 9AM for worship and 10:20 for Bible classes as we do each week. We will also meet for an abbreviated service at 6PM. Though tonights service will be abbreviated somewhat, it will still be uplifting to you. Make sure you put first things first today. Lets spend time with our Christian family as we worship the Lord!

Deaths George Lance December 27, 2010 Dan Eller April 14 Helen Hawkins May 19 Mary Neal Alexander June 30 Cherry Bolles July 20 Jimmy Owen August 10 Evelyn Mosier October 1 Knox Cofer October 16 Bill Hartline October 27

Pulpit Minister
Adam Faughn 973-4483

Outreach Minister
Harry Middleton 292-3164

Sunday Sermon Preview

AM: God is Generous (1Timothy 6:11-19; Adam Faughn) PM: (Harry Middleton)

Youth Minister
JD Buckner (731) 336-4768

Sick List
Jack Billington was hospitalized for a few days and is now at McKendree N262, PH 871-8323. Sam Bradley is at Summit in room 604. Norma Dean is recovering at home following lung surgery. No Visitors Please. Bertha Garcia is at Donelson Place room 101. No Visitors Please. Estelle Pirtle is at Centennial room 4105 following stomach surgery. No Visitors Please.

Worship Leaders
Sunday Morning (Contact: Carlos 889-3185) Opening Prayer: Ralph Brewer Read Scripture: Wes Carnahan Closing Prayer: Sonny Gossett Sermon: Adam Faughn Song Leader: Scotty Studer Serving Lords Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) Marion Schow 1 Al Cravens 2 Tim Mullican 3 Earl Flynn 4 Joe Adams 5 Bill Wolfe 6 Gary Schow 7 Joel Ledbetter 8 Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909) Opening Prayer Tommy Moore Closing Prayer: Cary Clay Read Scripture: Wayne Gordon Sermon: Harry Middleton Song Leader: Scotty Studer Serving Lords Supper (Room) Wayne Davidson 1 Ronnie Oakley 2 Wednesday, December 28th (Contact: ) Read Scripture: Joseph Barefoot Opening Prayer: Austin Nichols Speaker: JD Buckner Song Leader: Emory Buckner Announcements: JD Buckner - Steve Ledbetter Nursery Attendant: Heather Wilson

by Harry Middleton
HEARTLAND SCHEDULE
I continue to need two Sundays (June and October) filled. I would like for some of the young men to volunteer for the opportunity. Also, last Sunday was Philip Autrys last Sunday to lead the singing for us. I would like for one of our song leaders to meet with me and let us develop a schedule of leaders for the entire year. If one of you could do that it would be a great opportunity for each of you! We have been privileged to provide this service for the residents for a few years now and they depend on us a great deal.

Congratulations
Carissa Roberts graduated from TTU Saturday, December 17. She received a B.S. in Human Ecology - Housing and Design

From the Elders

Since I will be unable to serve as an elder anymore, I ask that my name be removed from the list. I treasure the time that I was privileged to serve, and will continue to keep the church in my prayers. Betty and I all of the cards, calls, visits, food and most of all your prayers. Please continue to pray for us. I hope to be able to come to worship before too long. In Christian Love, Cliff Wilson

GERALDINE AND I WILL BE BEGINNING OUR THIRTEENTH YEAR HERE AT LEBANON ROAD IN JANUARY. WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED BEYOND WORDS AND LOVE EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE OF THE LORD. WE WANT TO WISH EACH OF YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!
Harry D. and Geraldine Middleton
JDs Jargon
We have had a busy week with the youth group. It started a week ago Friday with our annual progressive dinner. I would like to thank many individuals for their help with the dinner: Barry and Allison Devault, Pam Dunaway, and Greg Holland for the delicious appetizers. Leah and Adam Faughn and Lisa and Steve Ledbetter for the great main course. Thank you to Brenda and Mark Pugh for desserts and hosting our devo. Thank you very much! Ice skating this past Tuesday was a grand adventure. It was my first time to go ice skating and it was a lot of fun. I want to especially thank Gary Welch, son of Jean Welch, for donating the tickets to the Sportsplex. We had a great crew show up to work at Second Harvest food bank. It truly feels good to help an organization such as Second Harvest distribute food to those in need. I am very thankful for all the individuals who gave of their time to help out last Wednesday. I hope everyone has a safe and great Christmas! Thank you very much! --JD :)

Cliff and Betty have been members of Lebanon Road for over 50 years of which Cliff has served as a deacon or elder for over 40 years. On April 21, 1991, Cliff accepted the position of elder and has served faithfully for over 20 years in that position, having always had the interest of Lebanon Road congregation foremost in his heart. His concerns on all issues has been, Is it scriptural, and, Is it needed to further the Gospel. We will miss his wisdom and his love in the eldership. We wish Cliff and Betty the very best as he recovers from his stroke and she aids him. The Elders

Mark Your Calendar...

New Ladies Class

Beginning on January 4th, a new ladies' class will meet on Wednesday nights. This class is for all adult ladies of any age. For the first quarter, the topic studied will be Christian maturity, and the elders will provide class members with copies of the book that will be used. If you plan to attend and would like a book purchased for you, please sign the list in the foyer.
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The Record
Wednesday Night 12/14: Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship: Sunday Bible Study: Contribution: 192 307 215 228 $10,733.50

Tonight: Visitation teams will not meet January 3: Ladies Bible class resumes January 4: New Ladies Class begins

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