LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST

2307 Lebanon Road

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

Current Resident or Volume 58, No.50 December 12, 2010

Worship With Us
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
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These represent just a few of the physical realities
that Christ endured while on the earth, but they are
enough to remind us that He was made of flesh and
blood, and that His life was a human life. Indeed,
He was “Immanuel, which means, God with
us” (Matthew 1:23-24).
But, what does that matter? Why does it matter that
Jesus might have cried as a baby?
It matters because Christ had to endure all that we
endure in order to be our perfect High Priest, and
our mediator with God the Father. While we often
remember that He “was tempted in all points as we
are” (Hebrews 4:15, emphasis added), His human-
ness was more than just enduring temptations, such
as those recorded in Matthew 4. In reality, He en-
dured all that we endure.
Elders
“No Crying He Makes”? Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
This time of year, it is virtually impossible ture of the night of Christ’s birth, but that 773-2331
to avoid hearing songs that deal with the line can give us a false sense of Jesus, the
birth of Jesus Christ. From radio stations to Johny Baker
person.
store P.A. systems, they seem to be every- 758-7654
where. Many of these songs are found in John began his account of the Gospel by
our songbooks, and most have messages Ralph Brewer
stating that Christ (called by John, “the
that are Biblical and educational. 871-4849
Word”) “became flesh and dwelt among
us” (John 1:14). Often throughout His life, Wayne Davidson
One song that has always intrigued me is we are told of Christ’s physical nature. For
“Away in a Manger.” The simple song 758-2705
example,
gives a poetic description of the scene in Earl Flynn
which Jesus was born. Most of the song is  He was thirsty (John 4:7). 889-1659
simple and beautiful, but there is one line  He spent time in social settings (John
that has always seemed confusing to me. 2:1-11). Ted Fox
 He was tired (Mark 4:38). 754-7607
One verse reads:  He knew the feelings of rejection
“The cattle are lowing, (Matthew 26:56). Steve Ledbetter
So, why would the world enjoy singing about the The poor baby wakes;  He cried out for mercy (Luke 22:41- 889-8614
baby Jesus not crying? The answer is quite simple. But little Lord Jesus, 44).
He was to be the Prince of Peace (and He was). We No crying He makes.”
 He wanted His mother, Mary, to be Jim Schroeder
like that picture of Jesus. We like the calm, sub- cared for (John 19:26-27).
dued, quiet Jesus. We like to think about Christ as Did you notice that last line? “No crying 754-8990
 He got angry (John 2:13-17).
being someone weak and very mild. He makes.” Did Jesus not cry as a baby?
 He knew the experience of physical Cliff Wilson
However, Christ also came to send a sword on the death (John 19:30). 889-6477
Of course, He did. I fully understand that ((continued on back page…)
earth (Matthew 10:34). He was not always quiet, the song is trying to depict a peaceful pic-
and, when He speaks, He often says things that dis-
rupt the way we might want to live. His teachings are
not always easy to follow, so we like the idea of Jesus Tonight is our final “Children’s Emphasis Night” of 2010. I hope all our children will join Pulpit Minister
as a silent baby who is “away” in a manger, instead me down front for the beginning of our lesson, as we learn some lessons from Abraham’s Adam Faughn
of a Lord who is “near” to us. faith. 973-4483
—Adam
But thanks be to God that Christ knows what we Outreach Minister
need, and knows just what we go through in this life.
From crying as a baby to drawing our final breath,
Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
Jesus knows it all, and is there for us each step of the
AM: The Suffering Savior
way. Youth Minister
PM: Children’s Emphasis Night: a Movement of Faith JD Buckner
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Sick List
Dan Eller has moved to Mt. Juliet Healthcare Center.
No Visitors Please.
Nettie Flippen is at home recovering from a fall.
George Lance is at Centennial in room 7100 fighting
pneumonia.
Del Pirtle’s surgery was cancelled.
Thank You
 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Thank you
so much for all the cards and prayers offered on
my behalf during my recent surgery. It was such
a blessing to feel such love and concern all the
way from Tennessee! Knowing that you care
made my ordeal so much easier to bear. May
God bless you, Sue Gross, Winder, GA.
 Thank you for all the cards, calls and prayers
during my recent tests and procedures. They
were all greatly appreciated. Samantha Richard
and Family (granddaughter of Joe & Claudine
Adams)
 Dear church members, I want to thank everyone
for the calls, cards and especially the prayers
during my recent surgeries. Thanks to God’s
healing power and mom’s TLC I am recovering
nicely. Sincerely, Jerri Cox Wilhite
Baby Shower
For: Erin Young
December 12th
1:00-2:30PM
in the Fellowship Hall
Given by: Friends
Bert & Erin are expecting
a baby girl.
They are registered at Target.
Congregational Service Project
On Wednesday, December 22nd
We will be taking the
buses to the
2nd Harvest Food Bank.
We will be covering
the 8:30-11:30 AM shift
Loading boxes and bags.
We can take up to 35 people ages 12 and up
Please sign up if you are interested.
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Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
Hello everyone,
Sunday Morning (Contact: Tim 758-9297) WHY THE OLD TESTAMENT IS OLD
Opening Prayer: Bill Wolfe The Christmas holiday season is in full
Some people become alarmed when they
Read Scripture: Tony Grigsby swing. Trees are being decorated, ornaments
hear us say that no part of the Old Testament is
Closing Prayer: David Cook are being stolen, and great feasts are being
binding upon Christians. They think that since eaten. I hope everyone will have a very safe holi-
Sermon: Adam Faughn
the old Testament says “thou shalt not kill,” if it day and much fun with family.
Song Leader: John Smith
is done away then it would mean that we may
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) kill, commit adultery, steal, and disregard the While we are thinking about this giving season, I
Roger Reaves 1 “moral law.” But that does not follow. would like to invite everyone to participate in our
Jack Vannatta 2 The United States was once under the law of volunteer day at the Second Harvest Food
Jay Baker 3 England, and Texas was one time under the law Bank. The Youth group will be meeting at the
building at 8 AM on Wednesday, December 22 to
Sammie Hunter 4 of Spain. Today we are under neither. Yet in
work the 8:30 to 11:30 AM shift at the food
Philip Denny 5 the statutes of those countries there were laws bank. We will be sorting food, packing boxes,
Ralph Brewer 6 prohibiting things such as named. Does it mean and packing other supply containers. Anyone
Paul Woods 7 therefore that our people may now do such from the congregation is welcomed to join us in
Tim Mullican 8 things, seeing that we are no more under the this good work for our community. You must be
Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909) laws forbidding them? No, is the answer, but at least 12 years old to participate and everyone
why? Because our new constitution prohibits needs to fill out the online registration form before
Opening Prayer: JD Buckner
working December 22. We would love to have
Closing Prayer: Steve Ledbetter the doing of such things also.
you with us as we work on this day!
Read Scripture: Gavin Hammers On the same principle the New Testament
Sermon: Adam Faughn becomes unto us a perfect law and itself forbids I know the ladies had a wonderful time at the
Song Leader: John Smith the doing of all those things that were in them- cookie baking extravaganza last Tuesday night. I
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) selves wrong to do. The prohibitions and inhi- would like to thank the Allison Studer for hosting
bitions of the new covenant (or constitution) are and all the ladies who helped put this evening
Johny Baker 1 together. I am really looking forward to eating
therefore independent of what was in the old,
Tim Hill 2
and they are obligatory upon us, not because some of the goodies!
they were in the old, but because they are in the Please remember the progressive dinner on Fri-
Wednesday, December 15th (Contact: Billy 642-6817) new.
Read Scripture: Nathan Pugh day, December 17. We will leave from the build-
(From “The Gospel For To- ing at 5 PM.
Opening Prayer: Jim Oakley day,” by Foy E. Wallace, Jr., pages 143-144).
Speaker: Adam Faughn Have a great day! Thank you very much! --JD :)
Song Leader: Scotty Studer Visitation team #1 will meet tonight.
Announcements:
The Ministry for Single Christians
Mark Your Calendar...
Harry Middleton - Johny Baker
 Today: Baby Shower for Erin Young 1:00-2:30 First and foremost, thank you to the elders for approving
Nursery Attendants
 Monday: Elders, Deacons & Ministers meeting this ministry.
Alison & Ashley Witt
7PM Now, "ministry" denotes a work. This is a work of the church. It is
The Record  Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class 10AM fulfilling a need in the congregation and the community, as well as
other congregations and communities in the Nashville area. There-
Sunday Morning Worship 320  December 17: Youth Progressive Dinner
fore, it has greater importance than a social club like you hear about
Sunday Evening Worship: 181  December 22: Service Project on the radio or see in a newspaper. It is scriptural with spiritual
Sunday Bible Study: 264  December 31: New Year’s Eve Party consequences, so the Bible will direct the work. One of the pas-
sages studied last Sunday was Hebrews 10:23-25, which calls all
Wednesday Night: ---
Christians to "consider one another in order to stir up love and good
Contribution: $12,177.00 works." Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!
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