Brother Bob resigns as a deacon; we are thankful for his 38 years in that capacity. From February 7 through the 12th, FreedHardeman University will host her annual Bible lectures. One of our goals for 2010 is to begin two new mission points.
Brother Bob resigns as a deacon; we are thankful for his 38 years in that capacity. From February 7 through the 12th, FreedHardeman University will host her annual Bible lectures. One of our goals for 2010 is to begin two new mission points.
Brother Bob resigns as a deacon; we are thankful for his 38 years in that capacity. From February 7 through the 12th, FreedHardeman University will host her annual Bible lectures. One of our goals for 2010 is to begin two new mission points.
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Current Resident or Volume 58, No.05 January 31, 2010
A Great Roadmap Adam Faughn
Elders Joe Adams Last Sunday, our elders placed before us We heard the news last Sunday that 773-2331 our 2010 goals. The reason for the “delay” brother Bob Petty has resigned as a dea- in getting them out was they wanted (1) to con. We are always sad to “lose” a deacon, Johny Baker have our new deacons in place, and (2) the but we are thankful for brother Petty’s 38 758-7654 goals to be exactly written before making years in that capacity. Ralph Brewer them public. As was stated, these are not 871-4849 From February 7 through the 12th, Freed- the goals just of the elders; these are goals Hardeman University will host her annual Worship With Us that we need to internal- Wayne Davidson Bible lectures. It is always a Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM ize and make a part of 758-2705 Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM joy to attend these good lec- our congregation. (If you tures and learn more about Earl Flynn did not get a copy of the God’s Word. The theme 889-1659 list of goals, several cop- books this year are First and Notes from the Elders ies remain available in Second Corinthians, but, Ted Fox the foyer.) 754-7607 with over 110 speakers, there FYI...Our weekly bulletin is avail- After reading and praying are subjects for every Bible Steve Ledbetter Brother Bob Petty has an- the aid to the points of need about these goals, we student. On Wednesday, nounced his resignation as a dea- while , to the maximum extent able online. Go to 889-8614 lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org should each be ready to help the congrega- there is a special series for Bible school con. Bob has served Lebanon possible, insuring that the aid will tion reach them—and even surpass them! teachers, which begins at 8:30AM. If you Road as a deacon for 38 years. in fact be used for the purposes Go to the bottom of the page under Jim Schroeder WHAT’S NEW and click to see the Some will require a great deal of effort, but have the opportunity, come for even one 754-8990 The elders thank Bob for his intended. Information will be they can be done. Some will take nothing day, and you will want to return in the fu- many years of service and we are provided the congregation in the latest bulletin. more than just stepping out of our ture. It is, literally, a spiritual feast. Cliff Wilson confident that each of you will near future. ∞ “comfort zone” a little more and being a 889-6477 want to join us in expressing our One of our goals for 2010 is to begin two appreciation to Bob for his ser- ∞ For those who may not be aware of bit more friendly or evangelistic. Plans are new mission points, and we welcome For those who may not be aware it, there is a library located down- already underway to help us accomplish vice to the church. brother Tony Hoss from Kingsport this of it, there is a cry room located stairs containing many study aids several of the goals, but you are needed! morning from a potential work. He will be Pulpit Minister ∞ at the rear of the auditorium just and reference books. As you con- Let’s roll up our sleeves and reach these bringing our message. Make him feel wel- Adam Faughn Several Members of the congre- off the vestibule. This room is tinue your daily Bible readings this goals, not to our own glory, but to God’s come! 973-4483 gation have approached the eld- designed so as to allow the occu- year, we would like to invite and en- glory! ers seeking information and pants to participate in the wor- courage you to make use of this fa- Outreach Minister guidance regarding ways in ship service while at the same cility for a more in depth study. Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton which they can assist in the relief time maintaining privacy for ∞ 292-3164 efforts in Haiti. We are cur- those who may, on occasion, There will be an Elders, Deacons AM: Tony Hoss rently researching that question need to make use of it. and Preachers meeting on Monday, Youth Minister to determine the best methods PM: (Young Men’s Service) and procedures to use in getting ∞ February 8th at 7:00 PM. JD Buckner (731) 336-4768 Sick List Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’S Jargon Gene Mullen is at Summit room 724.No visitors please. Sunday Morning (Contact: Bill 847-1113) PROSPECTIVE MISSION POINT Hello, everyone! Geraldine Stanley is at Donelson Place in room 219B. Opening Prayer: Mike Purkey VISITING PREACHER Our Young Men's Service is this Sunday. Na- Thank You Closing Prayer: Steve Thompson than Pugh will be leading singing. Austin Read Scripture: Al Cravens I know each of you will want to welcome Brother Nichols, David Smith, and Parker Mullican Christian friends, I was overwhelmed at the love and con- cern shown for me during my surgery and illness. For Sermon: Tony Hoss Tony Hoss and his wife this morning. Tony is the will be preaching. Many of our other young each kind thing you did, I truly thank you. With Love, Song Leader: Richard Roberson preacher for the Valley Church in the northeast part men will be leading prayers and reading Claudine Adams of the city of Kingsport, Tennessee and Sullivan scripture. I am so proud of our young men Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) and women. We are so blessed with quality I want to thank the elders for letting my nieces and neph- County. There are several small communities in ews use the fellowship hall for my 90th birthday party. It Marion Schow 1 young folks. I thank God daily for the op- the area (Bloomingdale, Weber City, Mt. Carmel, portunity to work with such great families! was something I will always remember and cherish. I Jim Oakley 2 thank all of you who came and helped make it a special Gate City, Church Hill, Blountville, Clinchport, Paul Smith 3 Nickelsville, Walnut Hill, and Duffield). Some of Our Valentine's Day service project will be day. May God Bless, Doris McCandless Mark Pugh 4 these communities are in Tennessee and some in Saturday, February 13. Young people, please Thank you for the beautiful arrangement of flowers that be at the building at 10 AM for the project. was sent to the funeral home. We really appreciated the Fred Williams 5 Virginia. They have a brother from Marion, Vir- visits and cards. The Tignor Family (Joann Herald’s We will eat lunch together before we go home. Bill Ross 6 ginia working on a website, but, I do not know if it brother) Bruce Reid 7 is up and running yet. (www.valleycoc.net) Our ski trip is planned for Monday, February Sympathy Keith LeSuer 8 Brother Hoss works with another preacher on a ra- 15. We will be leaving early that morning to Paoli Peaks, IN to ski for the day. We will We express our sympathy to Bob Butler on the passing of his Sunday Evening (Contact: Tony 885-6391) dio program that airs twice weekly. He will give be home by 9 PM that evening. I still need brother Ben Butler. His funeral was Tuesday in Watertown. Opening Prayer: Young Men’s Service you more details about the radio work in that area. at least one more driver for our trip. Any Closing Prayer: Young Men’s Service of the congregation is welcome to come and Bulletin Board Bash Read Scripture: Young Men’s Service Brother Hoss will preach at the 9:00 O’clock hour ski with us. You may also snowboard if you Sermon: Young Men’s Service and then teach the Auditorium Class during Bible like. This will be a very fun trip. Please Monday, February 1st Class. All adult class are invited to remain in the sign up by this Sunday if you would like to Song Leader: Young Men’s Service go. 6:00-9:00PM auditorium, if you so desire. Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) Challenge Youth Conference is coming very If you can cut or staple or tape then you can Tommy Moore 1 We invite as many as possible to plan a visit to our soon. Please get your release form off the help us. sponsored mission points during this year. If you Ted Fox 2 table by the offices if you plan on attend- Come spruce up the hallways and classrooms. could let me or Mark Pugh know, we can help with ing. We will leave at 2 PM on Friday, Febru- Wednesday, February 3rd (Contact: Tim 885-2009) your planning. Keep in mind, also, that we will be ary 26 and return home at 2 PM on Sunday, Ideas and supplies will be February 28. CYC is always an excellent Read Scripture: Alan Witt having all of our mission Ministers here the first provided. week-end in October. weekend, I can't wait! Snacks too! Opening Prayer: Gene Duke Please remember our devotional this Sunday Speaker: Adam Faughn Harry D. Middleton night hosted by the Studer family. Thank you Babysitting Song Leader: Stephen Kerstiens very much! -- JD :) We will be offering babysitting on Sat., Feb. 6th from Announcements: There will not be a visitation meeting tonight. 6 to 9:30. Please sign the list in the foyer upstairs or Harry Middleton - Jim Schroeder the table downstairs if you are planning on bringing your child or children. If you have any questions please see Denise Ledbetter or Pam Dunaway. Nursery Attendants Mark Your Calendar... Mandi Cofer Today: Special Speaker Tony Hoss from Kingsport at morning service Valentine’s Lunch The Record Today: Young Men’s Service at the evening service Sunday, February 14th Following Bible Class Sunday Morning Worship 334 Monday: Bulletin Board Bash 6-9PM Soup, Salads & Sweets Sunday Evening Worship: 215 The Committee would like to gather copies of your wed- Tuesday: Ladies Bible Class at 10AM taught by Michelle Lasley. A lunch- ding pictures. You may email them to the church of- Sunday Bible Study: 261 eon will follow in the fellowship hall fice or stop by the office Sun. night 01/31 and they Wednesday Night: 191 February 6: Free Babysitting Night 6-9:30PM will scan the picture for you. Contribution: $10,835.20