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 57, No.27
From the Nation to the Individual
We are grateful for each
who helped with our
prayer service Wednesday
night. I know it is a service
that will not soon be forgot-
ten. As brother Gordon
challenged us at the
Worship With Us end of the service,
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM let’s make sure it
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
wasn’t just “a big
event.” Let’s make
sure we are moti-
vated to continue to
CSI: Christ Said It… help our nation seek God’s
I Believe It! face. It can be done.
Today, we are going to
turn our attention from the
Valley View Christian Camp: July 5-10, 2009 larger scope of the nation,
to the personal level. We
All young people who have completed 3rd-12th grades are encouraged to
attend this great week of Bible camp. Welcome, Heather!
It was announced last
Don’t miss our summer camp. We will solve the Sunday night that
mysteries of following some of Christ’s most diffi- Heather Shea has placed
her membership with us
cult commands. at Lebanon Road. She is
engaged to Jeremy
Please Pray For Our Camp This Week!
Sunday Sermon Preview
AM: July 5: YOUR Independence Day
PM: Lessons from the Bible’s Shortest Chapter
July 5, 2009
Adam Faughn
Elders
Johny Baker
want to think about what are fearful of the econ- 758-7654
Christ does for us. omy. Others are worried
about foreign wars and Wayne Davidson
Often, through advertis-
threats from other na- 758-2705
ing campaigns, we are
tions. Some are scared by
encouraged to remember
laws being passed. Earl Flynn
that change begins with
889-1659
the individ- While all these are a ma-
ual. If I jor concern (and things
Ted Fox
want to about which we should
754-7607
change the pray often), the most im-
nation, I portant thing we need to
Charles Myers
start by do is make sure our soul
making
sure I am right with the
is prepared for eternity
with God. Make today
883-6837
Lord. your independence day! Jim Schroeder
754-8990
Many in our world are
wondering what is going
Cliff Wilson
to happen next. Many
889-6477
Adam Faughn Pulpit Minister
Adam Faughn
Lamb, who was bap- ated from Ole Miss. 973-4483
tized into Christ a cou- We are thankful for Jer-
ple of weeks ago. emy and Heather, and we Outreach Minister
Heather comes to us wish them well as they Harry Middleton
from the state of Missis- prepare for their wedding 292-3164
sippi, where she gradu- this fall.
Youth Minister
JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
The Sick
Ron Bacon is at home doing daily therapy.
Linda Brewer had back surgery on Tuesday at the
Baptist Surgical Center. She hopes to be home by the
weekend.
Felix Gower is at Donelson Place in room 229.
Zula Hill, mother of Ruth Owen, has hospice coming
in. Keep her and the family in your prayers.
Eunice Petty is recovering from a fall and surgery.
Madge Tramel is at McKendree in room N277.
Sherri Wright, daughter of Ted and Frankie Fox, had
Church Camp—Snack Drive
Don’t forget to bring in the
camp snacks and drinks
By Sunday morning!
Ladies Bible Class
The Ladies Class will meet
Tuesday, July 7th
At the home of Kim Yearwood
260 Fairway Drive
10:00
Bring sandwiches, salad and desserts
Beech Island, South Carolina Mission Trip
Monday, July 20-Sunday, July 26
Community outreach will be our goal during the
week and VBS is all day Saturday. There will be a
group leaving on the 20th and a
second group is leaving on the 23rd.
See JD if you are interested in this trip.
Golf Scramble
Saturday, August 15th
Ravenwood at noon
The cost is $40
See Bill Wolfe for additional details.
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Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton Chris’ Summer Column
Sunday Morning (Contact: Carlos 889-3185) I hope everyone had a good Independence Day yes-
Opening Prayer: David Cook THE ART OF HAPPINESS terday. I guess camp has really started with a bang
Closing Prayer: Nelson Cluck You can’t pursue happiness and catch it. Happi- this week. For those who are unable to be involved
ness comes upon you unaware while you are helping with camp I hope that you can help by praying for
Read Scripture: Alan Witt others. As the Hindu said, “Help thy brother’s boat
Sermon: Adam Faughn all of us who will be up there. I’m really excited
across, and lo! Thine own has reached the shore.”
Song Leader: Philip Autry
about the topic, “Christ Said It… I Believe It.” I
Happiness does not depend upon a full pocket-
think this will be a great opportunity for everyone to
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) book, but a mind full of thoughts that are rich and heart
full of rich emotions. refocus our faith and build it as we grow closer to-
Marion Schow 1 gether.
Happiness does not depend upon what happens
Shane Williams 2 outside of you but on the inside of you; it is measured by
Lynn Wright 3 With the mission trip only two weeks away, I want
the spirit in which you meet the problems of life. to encourage everyone who wants to participate with
John Smith 4 Happiness is a state of mind. Lincoln once said,
the trip to Beech Island, SC to sign up on the back
Mark Pugh 5 “We are as happy as we make up our minds to be.”
table or downstairs on the youth wall. We have two
BJ Turner 6 Happiness doesn’t come from doing what we like to do,
departure times, and look forward to reaching out to
but from liking what we have to do. Happiness comes
Scotty Studer 7 the community before the VBS on Saturday and
Charles Myers 8
from putting our hearts into our work and doing it with
helping with the VBS. This is a wonderful opportu-
joy and enthusiasm. It does not come from doing easy
Sunday Evening (Contact: Richard 885-3110)
work, but it is the afterglow of satisfaction that comes nity to spread the good news while encouraging our
Opening Prayer: Richard Roberson from the achievement of a difficult task that demands brothers and sisters in Christ.
Closing Prayer: Sonny Gossett our best.
Happiness grows of harmonious relationships Of course the most wonderful independence we
Read Scripture: Gene Duke should celebrate daily is the independence Christ
with others based on attitude of good will, tolerance,
Sermon: Adam Faughn understanding and love. It comes from keeping con- provided from sin. We no longer have to be enslaved
Song Leader: Philip Autry structively busy. to sin. Just as Brother Middleton discussed last
week, “We know that our old self was crucified
Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) Happiness is found in little things: a baby’s
Paul Tramel 1 smile, a letter from a friend, a kind word, the beauty of with him in order that the body of sin might be
Ronnie Oakley 2
nature. brought to nothing, so that we would no longer
The master secret of happiness is to meet the be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been
challenge of each new day with serene faith that “all set free from sin” (Romans 6:6-7 ESV). How great
Wednesday, July 8th (Contact: Tim 885-2009) a Redeemer we have, who took us when we were
things work together for good to them that love God”
Read Scripture: Michael Rader and to prove our love for God as we give help and en- desolate, cared for us, and helped us to “walk in the
Opening Prayer: Stephen Kerstiens couragement to our fellowman. ----Unknown. newness of life” (Romans 6:4).
Speaker: Have a blessed week,
Song Leader: Richard Roberson VISITATION TEAM #1 WILL MEET AFTER Chris
Announcements: WORSHIP SUNDAY EVENING Congratulations to Andrea Grigsby and her team for
Harry Middleton - Jim Schroeder winning state championship softball.
Nursery Attendants Mark Your Calendar...
Rachel Deppisch & Debbie Hill
 July 5: Sycamores Terrace service at 4:00. Billy Hutchens, John Smith and Tony Grigsby
 July 5-10: Summer Camp at Valley View
The Record
Sunday Morning Worship: 343
 July 20-26: Mission Trip to Beech Island, SC—See JD for more details
 August 12: Time Saver Supper Returns!
Sunday Evening Worship: 257
 August 15: Golf Tournament at Ravenwood
Sunday Bible Study: 234
 August 22: Blood Drive in fellowship hall
Wednesday Night: 212
Contribution: $12,654.50
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