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.10 March 6, 2011

Worship With Us
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
Are You Making Plans?
It is a joy to hear of great events that we are having
or attending. But, to make these events, you must
plan ahead. Are you?
Here are the dates of some of the events I hope
each of us can attend and support:
April 16-17: Servant Weekend (details coming in
upcoming bulletins)
June 12-15: Vacation Bible School: “Digging for
Answers”
July 10-15: Summer Bible Camp
July 24-30: Mission Trip to Kingsport, TN
August 12-18: Polishing the Pulpit (Sevierville, TN).
Information packets for this event are on the table in
the foyer, or you can visit
www.polishingthepulpit.com
September 25-28: Gospel Meeting with Eddie Craft
Elders
Great News Continues! Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
At the conclusion of the morning sermon ing sermons will deal with the theme “The 773-2331
last Sunday, brother Marshall Turbyfill Greatness of the Church.” Each sermon is
responded to the invitation of the Lord. Johny Baker
designed to help us see the Biblical truth
He stated that his heart had not been to- about the Church, and to help us gain an 758-7654
tally devoted to the Lord and that he even deeper appreciation for her. I hope
needed to gain the strength that only Ralph Brewer
you can be with us each week, and these
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may be some sermons that your religious
Marshall, as Ralph Brewer, one of our eld- friends and neighbors might find to be help-
ers led us. Wayne Davidson
ful and informative. 758-2705
Also, we were excited to learn Here is the planned schedule: Earl Flynn
that Jim and Norma Dean placed
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their membership with us. This March 6: “Jesus: The Firm Founda-
fine couple has been visiting with tion” (This lesson is designed to
us for some time, and we are Steve Ledbetter
help us introduce the subject and
Adam Faughn grateful that they have decided to see that, without Christ, we have no 889-8614
work under the oversight of our Church.)
As you can see, we have a lot of “big” events going on, elders, and help us with the work
Jim Schroeder
and each is designed to help us grow in the faith and here. If you haven’t already, March 13: “Church of Christ: The Notable
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grow closer to one an- please make them welcome. Their contact Name” (Is there any significance to the
other. information should be on the “New Mem- name? Why do we call ourselves the Cliff Wilson
bers” board in our foyer today.
“Church of Christ”?) 889-6477
For these to be as suc-
cessful as possible, we are I love the Church of Christ! I don’t just March 20: “Elders, Deacons, Preachers,
going to need every love her for the name, though. I love her Members: The Lord’s Leadership” (How is Pulpit Minister
member to pray, plan for what she is: she belongs to the Lord. In the Church to be organized?) Adam Faughn
and promote. a world of religious confusion, it is perti-
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nent that we spend some time thinking March 27: “Evangelism and Service: The
It takes some effort to about the Church.
attend and promote Worthwhile Work” (What is the Church Outreach Minister
these types of programs, but I know we can have a supposed to be doing?) Harry Middleton
In the month of March, our Sunday morn-
good number who will attend and bring friends. All it 292-3164
takes is some planning.
Sunday Sermon Preview Youth Minister
Are you making plans?
JD Buckner
AM: The Greatness of the Church #1: Jesus, the Firm Foundation (731) 336-4768
PM: Survey of Psalm 78
Sick List
Johny Baker was discharged on Tuesday.
Juanita Bradley is at McKendree in room 252
Nettie Rose Flippen was discharged on Monday.
Bertha Garcia is at Summit in room 730.
Tommy & Ruth Goddard are recuperating at home.
Jim Oakley had surgery on Wednesday and is at
home.
David Smith was discharged Monday.
Myrtle Turney is at Bethany Healthcare room 218.
Thank You
Dear “Old Family Group” What a surprise to get
your sweet cards. I have been caring for Dean for the
past three years after colon cancer now, I guess it is
my time. I have had surgery and doing chemo now.
Please pray that all goes well. Thanks for your cards
and thoughts. Love you all, Alice Freetly
Baby Shower
For: Amanda & Emory Buckner
Saturday, March 12th
2:00 PM
at the Fellowship Hall
They are expecting a baby boy and are
registered at Target
Phone Directory
We are in the process of printing a new
phone directory.
PLEASE review the
information we have and make any
corrections or additions as needed. A copy is
both in the foyer and downstairs.
Today is the last day to review our records.
Men’s Breakfast
All men of the congregation are
invited to breakfast
Saturday, March 19th
8:00AM
In the fellowship hall.
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Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’s Jargon
Sunday Morning (Contact: Carlos 889-3185) “BAPTISM IN THE BIBLE” Hello everyone,
Opening Prayer: Ralph Brewer Baptism is not an Old Testament concept. Not
until we come to the New Testament do we find I hope you are enjoying a beautiful day and
Read Scripture: Alan Witt
teaching concerning baptism. looking forward to worshipping the Lord!
Closing Prayer: Cliff Wilson
The words “baptize” and “baptism” are trans-
Sermon: Adam Faughn The youth group has been very busy over the
literations of Greek words. The verb baptizo ap-
Song Leader: Lynn Wright pears seventy-nine times, and the noun baptisma last couple of weeks. Challenge Youth Confer-
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) is found twenty-two times—101 times in all. The ence was stupendous! Forty-five of us at-
Joe Steelman 1 word baptistes is used fourteen times to refer to tended the conference in Gatlinburg, TN and
Bob Petty 2 John as the one who baptized. John is improperly had the opportunity to listen to many great
Robert Cannon 3 called “John the Baptist.” He was not the speakers! There were several responses and
Philip Denny 4 “Baptist,” but instead was an “immerser”---the baptisms! I would like to thank the Elders and
Lon Keele 5 one who immersed, according to the meaning of the chaperones for making this event possible!
Gavin Hammers 6 the word baptistes.
We have also had the chance to attend the In-
Greg Holland 7 The New Testament speaks of baptism in
spiration Youth Rally in Dexter, MO this week-
seven different context:
Nathan Pugh 8 end. Fifteen from our congregation are able to
 The baptism of Israel in the cloud and in the
Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909) participate in this event, many of us for the first
sea---only once (1 Cor. 10:1-2).
Opening Prayer: Sammie Hunter time ever! Please pray for the success of this
 Baptism in fire (Matt. 3:11; Luke 3:16)---
Closing Prayer: Cary Clay twice. youth rally as it seeks to impact the spiritual life
Read Scripture: Richard Roberson  The baptism of suffering endured by Jesus of our youth!
Sermon: Adam Faughn (Mark 10:38-39)---seven times.
 Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11)---six Our annual spring retreat will be March 25-27
Song Leader: Lynn Wright
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) times. at Whispering Pines in Hendersonville,
TN. There is a sign-up sheet by the photo
Ted Fox 1  The water baptism which John administered
(Mark 1:4-5)---thirty-nine times. board downstairs. The theme is
Michael Rader 2
 The water baptism which was taught by Jesus "Unity." Please sign up today!
during His ministry and administered by his
Wednesday, March 9th (Contact: Keith 889-7366 ) Thank you being interested in our young peo-
disciples (John 3:22, 26; 4:1-2)---four times.
Read Scripture: Keith LeSuer  The water baptism taught in connection with ple. The best way for the youth to become
Opening Prayer: Bill Myers the new covenant (Matt. 28:19)---thirty-four spiritually successful is for all of us to be active
Speaker: JD Buckner in their lives! Thanks for all you do! --JD :)
times.
Song Leader: Richard Roberson
Announcements:
Harry Middleton - Wayne Davidson
Mark Your Calendar... Singles Ministry/Spring Cleaning
 Today: Sycamores Terrace services at 2:00 led Now is the time of year that many people have spring clean-
Nursery Attendants by Adam Faughn, David Smith and Daniel ing projects. Yes, these are small projects that everyone
Connie Rader Hargrove looks forward to doing, especially when there are a few help-
ful people making the job quick and easy.
 Tonight: Visitation team #1 will meet tonight
The Record If you have some spring cleaning projects, please sign the
 March 12: Amanda Buckner’s Baby Shower sheet in the foyer at the table. There will be people sitting
Sunday Morning Worship 297+45 CYC there to assist you.
 March 16: Time Saver Supper
Sunday Evening Worship: 196 If you are willing to help with the spring cleaning projects,
 March 19: Men’s Breakfast please sign the sheet in the foyer at the table. The same
Sunday Bible Study: 174+45 CYC people will be sitting there to assist you, too.
Wednesday Night: ---  March 20: Congregational Potluck
The third weekend, April 16 and 17, is tentatively sched-
Contribution: $9,371.00  March 25-27: Youth Spring Retreat uled and the exact date should be confirmed by today.
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