Lebanon Road
Church of Christ
2307 Lebanon Road; Nashville, TN, 37214 * (615) 883-6918
www.lebanonroadchurchofchrist.org
Volume 57, No.12
Special!
Adam Faughn
JD often reminds us that
our young people at
Lebanon Road are spe-
cial. He’s right! I’m
thankful we have many
who pray for our young
people often, and others
invest a lot of time with
our young people.
The Bible has a lot to say
to young people. Many
of the great servants about
whom we read in the Bi-
ble served as youths.
Jeremiah, Mary, Josiah,
David and others are spe-
cifically mentioned as be-
ing young as they served.
Age—whether youthful or
older—is no excuse to
avoid service to the Lord.
As we continue in the
book of Titus this morn-
ing, we will notice that
Paul wrote something to
young people that should
guide their lives in the
Sunday Sermon Preview
AM: A Winning Lifestyle (Adam Faughn)
PM: (Harry Middleton)
March 22, 2009
Elders
Johny Baker
758-7654
Lord.. Interestingly, it’s well. Wayne Davidson
something we all need, so 758-2705
there’s something for Several families have wel-
each of us. comed little ones recently, Earl Flynn
and for them we are so 889-1659
One of the great things happy. May I give an en-
young people do is invite
couragement to each per- Ted Fox
and encourage. We need son at Lebanon Road to be
to follow their example! I
754-7607
the right kind of influence
know we’ve been “hit” on these precious treas- Charles Myers
with a lot of sickness ures. 883-6837
lately, but our attendance
has been down quite a bit. It’s nearly pictorial direc-
tory time. Have you Jim Schroeder
Let’s get back to work, 754-8990
never resting in our ser- signed up for your time
vice. You know someone yet? We want 100% par-
Cliff Wilson
who needs to come to the ticipation in the directory!
889-6477
Lord. Invite him or her There will be a table set up
today! in the foyer before our
services both this Pulpit Minister
We are so Adam Faughn
morning and tonight
happy for Gavin 973-4483
so you may get an ap-
and Rachel pointment.
Hammers on Outreach Minister
the birth of their Lebanon Road is spe- Harry Middleton
first child, Elias. cial, but Christ is even 292-3164
The family went more special. Tell
home Tuesday from the someone about Him to-
Youth Minister
hospital, and all are doing day!
JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
The Sick Worship Leaders
Ailene Crowell fell and broke her hip. She is at Sunday Morning (Contact: Carlos 889-3185)
Imperial Manor room 223B. Opening Prayer: Wayne Gordon
Hilda Thomas has moved to McKendree Manor Closing Prayer: JD Buckner
room 283N for rehab. Read Scripture: Mark Pugh
Emily Wright is having shoulder surgery on March Sermon: Adam Faughn
24th. Song Leader: Philip Autry
Serving Lord’s Supper:
Thank You... Roger Reaves 1
During our mother’s final stretch of her journey here on Lynn Wright 2
earth, she was so blessed to receive so many cards from Jack Vannatta 3
her church family. There were even cards from the little Fred Williams 4
ones. We, the family of Lucille Clanton, were blessed that Tim Hill 5
so many people from her church family sent her cards BJ Turner 6
wishing her well and letting her know that they were pray- Rich Deppisch 7
ing for her. Also, thank you for the birthday cards and for
Carlos Denny 8
the flowers. Family of Lucy Clanton
Sunday Evening (Contact: Marion 883-5038)
Congratulations Opening Prayer: Ted Fox
Closing Prayer: Ronnie Oakley
To Gavin and Rachel Hammers on the birth of their
Read Scripture: David Smith
son, Elias.
Sermon: Harry Middleton
He was born Saturday, March 14th Song Leader: Adam Faughn
He weighed 7lbs, 2 oz. Serving Lord’s Supper (Room)
Wayne Davidson 1
Congregational Potluck Wes Carnahan 2
TODAY
Wednesday, March 25th (Contact: Keith 889-7366)
Immediately following Bible Class Read Scripture: Shea Cofer
Bring your favorite dishes. Opening Prayer: Austin Nichols
Speaker: JD Buckner
Drinks and Paper products will be furnished.
Song Leader: Richard Roberson
Pictorial Pictures Announcements:
Schedule your appointment to have you pictorial pic- Harry Middleton & Earl Flynn
tures made! Picture taking dates are April 8-11.
Nursery Attendants:
Spring Golf Scramble Rachel Deppisch and Rachel LeSuer

Saturday, April 18th

Ravenwood Country Club
The Record
Noon Sunday Morning Worship: 330
$40 per player Sunday Evening Worship: 224
Includes fee and cart
Open to Everyone Sunday Bible Study: ——
Friends and neighbors Wednesday Night: 206
“Just For Fun Prizes!”
Sign ups are on the tables Contribution: $11,669.50

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by Harry Middleton
LEBANON ROAD
SOUL SEEKERS
This has been a very encouraging part of my
work. There have been at least twenty (20) individu-
als in the Lebanon Road church to express and inter-
est in door knocking. We had a meeting of fifteen
(15) last Sunday afternoon to discuss the prospect of
the work. It was decided by the group to meet Sat-
urday morning March 21, 2009 (that will be this
coming Saturday) at 9:00 a.m. to plan the particu-
lars for best carrying out the operation. We plan our
first day of canvassing to be Saturday April 4.
This is in anticipation of getting to invite as many as
possible to be here for worship on Easter Sunday,
April 12, 2009.
You do not have to be a trained experience
“personal worker” or a professional “door knocker”
to be a part of this group. We will need those who
can knock doors, those who will go along for sup-
port and protection, those who want to learn the
process and especially those young people who have
attended Evangelism University the last five (5) or
six (6) years. So, if you have a desire to be a part of
this group and lend a hand to maybe saving the soul
of one or more individuals then be here Saturday
morning March 21, at 9:00 o’clock!!
Visitation Team 2 and letter writers
Meet after Services Sunday Evening
JD’s Column
Hello church family!
Unfortunately I did not get to go to the youth minis-
ter’s workshop in Columbia, TN this past weekend. I
am sure it was a wonderful workshop. Hopefully I
will be able to go next year!
I am thankful for the kind words and especially the
prayers many of you have extended to Maria’s mom.
She is waiting for more test results to determine how
to best treat her cancer. Please continue to pray dili-
gently for the Tina Kersey and the whole family. Her
address is 620 Meadow Road, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
if you would like to send a card or encouraging word.
Our first Bible Camp meeting last Sunday was a great
success. We talked about the camp committees and
decided on the theme for this year! Please consider
how you can contribute to our camp this year. We
want everyone to be involved!
Our retreat is just around the corner! If you have not
signed up to attend or help on Saturday, March 28,
please do so as soon as possible! I want this to be a
great weekend of work and spiritual growth; we need
you to accomplish that! Also, don’t forget our youth
intern, Chris LaFever, will be there!
If you have any questions, please email me at
darthjd@aol.com.
Thank you very much! JD :)

Mark Your Calendar...

March 21: Soul Seekers meeting at 9:00AM (see above article for more info)
March 22: Sycamores Terrace—Paul Smith, Richard Roberson and Don Morris
March 22: Congregational Potluck following Bible class
March 25: VBS Committee Meeting at 6:15
March 27-29: Spring Retreat—Chaperones and Saturday Adult workers are needed. See JD.
April 5: Easter Egg Hunt at Two Rivers
April 8-11: Pictorial Directory Pictures taken
April 18: Spring Golf Scramble
May 8-9: Ladies Retreat at Cedars of Lebanon—Sign up Soon!

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Have You Seen _____ Lately?
I guess that it happens in every congre-
gation. See if this scenario looks famil-
iar to you:
A person or a family is not with the
saints when they assemble one week at
a particular congregation of God’s peo-
ple. It is assumed that they must be out
of town or something, because it is
unusual for them to not meet with the
local congregation to worship. Another
week or two goes by and they are still
missing. After about a month or so (or
more), somebody asks the preacher,
“Have you seen_____________
lately?
The preacher informs the brother or
sister that, yes indeed, he has seen
them and/or talked with them and that
they are now worshiping somewhere
else or are not worshiping anywhere at
all. There is shock and disappointment
on the part of the one who has asked
about _______________.
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
As the word gets around, people
wonder what in the world could have
happened and what could have been
done to prevent this situation.
May I offer one suggestion? Don’t
depend on the elders or the
preacher to do all of the “checking
up” on individuals. Why not make it
your responsibility (as well as the
responsibility of the elders and
preacher) to let people know that
you care enough about them to let
them know that they are being
missed when they are not with us.
Let me share with you one of my
personal goals. It is just that; a goal.
Unfortunately, I sometimes fail to
meet the goal, but it is always before
me and I honestly do try.
It is one of my goals to make it im-
possible for any former member of
the congregation to be able to say,
“Well, I was gone for months and
nobody ever checked on me. I guess
they didn’t care as much as they said
they did.”
How much of an impact would it
have if every member of the local
congregation would notice when
somebody is not attending as they
formerly did and made it a priority to
live up to all of those “one another”
passages in the New Testament?
Why don’t we try to find out what
that impact would be?
Will you join me in setting a goal
similar to mine? Will you make it a
goal to never have to ask the ques-
tion, “Have you seen
___________lately?”
—Jim Faughn
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