LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
2307 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214
Worship With Us
Sunday: Worship 9 AM & 6 PM * Bible Classes 10:20 AM
Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
Financial Peace University a Success
Sunday at 4PM, our Financial
Peace University will meet for
the 13th and final class session.
The members of the class, de-
spite being very busy, have
been great to attend.
More than that, though, the
class has been a great success.
The families have learned far
more about finances, and
about making sure our priori-
ties are right when it comes to
handling money. Families have
reported the following, among
other things:
Learning to “be on the
same page” as a couple
when it comes to money.
Paying off mountains of
Current Resident or
debt.
Increasing the amount of
their giving, despite paying
off debt.
Saving more money.
Doing far more planning
for the future.
The class would like to thank
our elders for allowing us to try
this program. We hope it
meets again in the future, but,
even if it doesn’t, this one class
has been a success.
We would also like to thank
Linda Roberts. Each week, she
coordinated baby-sitters for
those in the class with children.
She enlisted a lot of help, and
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we are thankful for each who
gave of their time so that the
parents could learn more in
the class.
Finally, please pray that all who
are in the class will continue
the principles learned in it into
the future. Pray that families
continue to grow closer to-
gether by being on the same
page in finances. Pray that
families will be able to pay off
debt, give more, and provide
more savings for their family.
Most of all, pray that all that is
done by these families, even in
the area of money, is to the
glory of God.
Lebanon Road
Church of Christ
2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org
Volume 57, No.50 December 13, 2009
Elders
From a Leap to a Cell Adam Faughn
Joe Adams
One of the most important people in hu- prison. 773-2331
man history, as well as redemptive history,
Why mention all this? Because John Johny Baker
is John the Baptist. His life, cut far too
leaped with joy because of Christ, but he 758-7654
short by execution, was one of devotion
also was in prison for the sake of Christ.
toward his earthly cousin, Jesus Christ. Ralph Brewer
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excited (rightfully so) because Christ has
note of the first time we
taken away their sins. They are thrilled to Wayne Davidson
are introduced to John,
“know the Lord.” 758-2705
and contrast that with the
last time we see him in Then…Someone makes fun Earl Flynn
Scripture. of their faith. A friend ostra- 889-1659
cizes them. Someone else
The first time is when his
mother Elizabeth was visited by Mary.
calls them a name. Ted Fox
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We’re told in Luke 1:41 that John What will their reaction be?
“leaped in [his mother’s] womb.” Some Will it be to cower away and Steve Ledbetter
have called this the first person to “leap fail to remain faithful? Or will 889-8614
with joy” upon meeting Jesus. it be to continue in faithfulness in spite of
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John prepared the way for Christ in a mag- 883-6837
Paul had the right attitude, and it must be
nificent way, but it also led to his imprison-
ours as well. “I have learned in whatever Jim Schroeder
ment. Luke 3:19 says, “Herod the tetrarch,
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who had been reproved by [John] for situation I am to be content” (Philippians
Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for all the 4:11). Why? “I can do all things through Cliff Wilson
evil things that Herod had done, added this [Christ] who strengthens me” (v.13). 889-6477
to them all, that he locked up John in
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prison.” We are also told in Mark 6:26-27
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that Herod called an executioner to be-
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head John, indicating that he was still in
Outreach Minister
Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
AM: The Changes Involved in Conversion
Youth Minister
PM: Don’t Forget Vashti! JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
Sick List Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton
Robert Cannon had knee replacement on Tuesday at Sunday Morning (Contact: Ralph 871-4849 )
St Thomas. He hoped to be home this weekend. Opening Prayer: Joel Greene The Birth of Jesus Christ (continued)
III. Prophecies Fulfilled
Geraldine Stanley is at McKendree room 260. Closing Prayer: Sam Richards Study Matthew 1 and 2. Write the name of the prophet who made the prophecy. The answers are Hosea, Isaiah and Jeremy (Jeremiah).
Katherine Trew is at Vanco Manor room 316. Read Scripture: Al Cravens “A virgin shall….bring forth a son” ___________
Sermon: Adam Faughn “Rachel weeping for her children” ___________
“Out of Egypt have I called my son” ___________
Sympathy Song Leader: John Smith
We express our sympathy to the Grigsby family. Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) IV. Divine Communications
Scotty Studer 1 Study Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2. Fill in the blank with the name of the person to whom the communication was given.
Harold passed away last week. Arrangements Angel of the Lord to _________ . “fear not to take unto thee Mary, thy wife….”
are not finalized at this time. Philip Autry 2 God in a dream to ___________. “not return to Herod.”
Mike Windsor 3 Angel of the Lord to _____________. “Flee into Egypt.”
Angel of the Lord to _____________. “go into the land of Israel.
Thank You Tim Mullican 4
Gabriel to ____________. “Hail, thou that are highly favored.”
Ted Fox 5 Angel to _____________. “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy….”
I would like to thank everyone for their prayers Carlos Denny 6 Heavenly host to ___________. “Glory to God in the highest…..”
and cards. My brother-in-law, Everett Northup, Holy Spirit to ____________. “Not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”
Billy Hutchens 7
who has had colon cancer has been dismissed V. Mary’s Son Identified
Paul Tramel 8
by his doctor for 6 months. It is such a blessing The following are words used to identify/describe Mary’s newborn child (Write in chapter and verse from Matthew and Luke.
to be part of such a loving caring family here at Sunday Evening (Contact: Cary 883-5909) “Emmanuel” --- (Matthew 1:23)
Lebanon Rd. Mary Bacon Opening Prayer: Jim Schroeder “King of the Jews” --- (Matthew ___:___)
Closing Prayer: Ted Fox “Governor” --- (Matthew ___:___)
Dear Church family and friends at Lebanon “Nazarene” --- (Matthew ___:___)
Road, Thank you for the prayers and beautiful Read Scripture: Shea Cofer “Jesus” --- (Matthew ___:___)
cards I received after the loss of my sister. It Sermon: Adam Faughn “Son of the Highest” --- (Luke ___:___)
means so much that others care. Mary Camp- Song Leader: John Smith “Son of God” --- (Luke ___:___)
bell Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
I would like to thank everyone for the cards and VISITATION TEAM #2 LETTER WRITERS WILL MEET TONIGHT FOLLOWING SERVICES.
Ronnie Oakley 1
prayers received during my surgery and rehab. Bill Ross 2 JD’S Jargon
Ruth Goddard
Hello, everyone!
YES Food Drive Wednesday, December 16th (Contact: Billy 642-6817)
The year is coming to a close, but we are staying busy! The youth group’s Progressive dinner begins on Friday,
Read Scripture: Philip Denny
December 18, at 5:00 PM. We will meet at the church building before we travel to our first dining destination.
Food items are being Opening Prayer: Lynn Wright
collected for the Speaker: Adam Faughn This is the last week to turn in food for the YES store. Please bring your canned food items and place them under
Youth Encouragement Song Leader: Scotty Studer the table across from the offices or in the foyer. We need more food so please help us out!
Services Christmas Store The Winter Youth Series at Main Street in Springfield went very well last Sunday. Lebanon Road will host the
Announcements:
through today. WYS on Sunday, January 3rd. Please show your support and worship with us.
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Families may also donate $10 towards the I hope everyone is looking forward to a great holiday. Please pray for the families who remember loved ones past.
purchase of hams and turkeys. Nursery Attendants Pray for the families who have soldiers and members they can't see this year. Please pray for all the travelers this
Jennifer Clay season to reach their destinations safely. It's a busy time! It's a fun time! Happy Holidays!
90th Birthday Party
The Nieces and Nephews of The Record Mark Your Calendar...
Doris McCandless Sunday Morning Worship 311 Today: FPU class (4PM); this is the final session
Invite you to her 90th Sunday Evening Worship: 194 Today: Story Hour/Jr. Bible Bowl Service project at 4:30
Birthday Celebration
Sunday Bible Study: 215 December 15: Ladies Bible Class at 10AM
Saturday, January 2, 2010
2:00-4:00PM Wednesday Night: 190 December 18: Youth Group Progressive Dinner
Fellowship Hall
Contribution: $13,026.66
RSVP 443-3405 or 449-9984
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