LEBANON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST
2307 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN 37214
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Wednesday: Bible Classes 7 PM
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Say (Part 2 of 2)
First, think before you
speak. How much damage con-
trol would be done if we ran our
comments through an internal,
mental filter? "How will this
sound?" "Is my attitude
right?" "Am I giving thought to
tone?" "What about message
content?" "Is it the right thing for
the moment?" "Will this be
helpful or harmful?" Of course,
common sense is assumed to be
a part of this internal process,
but just pausing to think will be
of great benefit. The book of
Proverbs repeatedly mentions
the prudent man as one who
carefully maintains the tongue at
crucial times (12:23; 13:16;
17:28). He thinks before he
speaks.
Second, think about whether you
Current Resident or
should speak. The old adage
"silence is golden" has lost favor in
this information age. We are accus-
tomed to noise, even at times where
silence is the natural, obvious
choice. Job's friends excelled when
they first came to Job. They just sat
with him. It was the best thing they
could have done. Unfortunately,
thereafter, they said just about every
wrong thing that could be
said. Sometimes, we should not say
anything. We should either be con-
tent to "be" or, as is usually the case,
focus on being a learner and ob-
server rather than a lecturer or ora-
tor. There are occasions when the
think we do not say is the very best
thing we could say (by our exam-
ple).
Third, think about what is the best
thing to speak. Several books and
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articles have been written to rec-
ommend what should or should
not be said in difficult moments. It
is a biblical concept that we should
shape our speech with supplication
and study. In other words, let us
pray about saying the right things
and fill our heart with the Word so
that "God's language" is a regularly
part of our mental makeup and
verbal vocabulary.
Peter reminds me that I am in
good company when I misspeak,
either out of fear, doubt, or clue-
lessness. But, he also shows me
what it looks like when I do. That
motivates me to want to try to al-
ways let my "speech be with grace,
as though seasoned by salt, so that
[I] will know how [I] should re-
spond to each person" (Col. 4:6).
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Church of Christ
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Volume 58, No.18 May 2, 2010
Welcome, Mark & Sammie Adam Faughn
Elders
Joe Adams
Last Sunday, we were thrilled by the pub- work our deacons are doing. Since we 773-2331
lic response of Mark MacDonald. Mark added more deacons at the turn of the
had been baptized earlier in life, but, af- year, we have seen so many good things Johny Baker
ter a lot of study, wanted to be sure that done. Please continue to pray that they will 758-7654
he was fully compliant with God’s plan of work hard and will serve us as a congrega- Ralph Brewer
salvation. We know this was a difficult tion. We are truly blessed by what these 871-4849
decision, but we are so thankful for Mark men are doing, and I hope you will join me
and his study and thought. in expressing gratitude to them. Wayne Davidson
758-2705
After seeing how many peo- The same is true of our shep-
ple welcomed Mark last Sun- herds. They hold a position in Earl Flynn
day, I know you will con- which they are often only spoken 889-1659
tinue to encourage him as he to when something is wrong. We
Ted Fox
works with us. Mark and his have a wonderful eldership, and
fiancée, Susan Kronk, have I am thankful for their love of 754-7607
visited with us several times, the truth. These are men who Steve Ledbetter
and we pray they will work to are also tender at heart, and are 889-8614
God’s glory as they serve under the over- always seeking to fulfill their role in even
sight of our elders. better ways. I know you are thankful for Jim Schroeder
their work and for their attitude, so won’t 754-8990
We are also pleased to welcome Sammie
you express it?
Windsor to the Lebanon Road family.
Cliff Wilson
Brother Windsor expressed a desire to We’re nearing summertime, which is al-
889-6477
place membership with us, and we are ways busy. Have you made sure you will be
glad that he will be working with us un- able to attend our Vacation Bible School?
der our elders. Please welcome him as a The dates are June 13-16, and we will meet
part of the congregation. from 6:30-8:00 each of those nights. You Pulpit Minister
won’t want to miss a single night! Adam Faughn
It’s been awhile since we talked about
this, but I know you are thankful for the 973-4483
Outreach Minister
Sunday Sermon Preview Harry Middleton
292-3164
AM: Why Should We Tarry When Jesus is Pleading?
Youth Minister
PM: What Isaiah Saw (Part 1) JD Buckner
(731) 336-4768
Sick List Worship Leaders by Harry Middleton JD’S Jargon
Barbara Cornell is recovering from ankle injuries Sunday Morning (Contact: Bill 847-1113 ) A PLEA FOR THE OLD PATHS Hello everyone,
TC Keeling is at home recovering from knee re- Opening Prayer: Gene Duke (Although written several years ago by Robert R.
Taylor, Jr., this remains relevant.) I hope you are having a great day and
placement surgery. No Visitors Please. Read Scripture: Scotty Studer enjoying the mild weather. I am per-
Geraldine Stanley is at Trevecca in room 225A. Closing Prayer: Tracy Fitzgerald Jeremiah lived in a most critical period as the South- sonally thankful for the rain as my
Gene Thomas is at home recuperating from heart Sermon: Adam Faughn ern Kingdom was grasping for its last desperate breath yard was getting really dried out.
surgery. No Visitors Please. Song Leader: Lynn Wright as a nation. Decline in national power and personal It's not dried out anymore!
Serving Lord’s Supper: (Contact: David 754-7085) righteousness had been in the winds for several
Golf at Ravenwood Country Club years. Spiritual interest in Jehovah’s religion was at one We have several very exciting events
Jim Oakley 1 of its lowest ebbs. The continuous way in which Judah coming up in this month of May.
Saturday, May 1st Shea Cofer 2 treated Jehovah’s great prophet of that period presents a First, we have a camp meeting on May 9
9:30 AM Johny Baker 3 stinging commentary on how far removed these people at 4:30. Next, will be leaving at 5
JD Buckner 4 were from earlier Hebrew generations of piety and pu-
$40.00 per person Cary Clay 5 rity. Hostile attitudes toward God’s Word and His
PM on Friday, May 14 to Huntsville, AL
prophet are sadly delineated throughout the book. Per- for the Lonnie Jones ropes course.
Everyone welcome Wes Carnahan 6
haps none is more graphically descriptive than Twenty-one of us will be joining in on
A sign up sheet is in the foyer Bill Myers 7 Jeremiah’s call for a return to the old paths and Judah’s this team-building weekend. I think
Blake Biggs 8 rebellious refusal to heed such. Listen to the sage coun- it is going to be a blast! The time
Sunday Evening (Contact: Tony 885-6391) sel with the resounding refusal, “Thus saith Jehovah, to honor our Senior graduates is also
You’re Invited Opening Prayer: Lon Keele Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, soon upon us. We will be holding our
where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall graduation banquet on May 23 to show
Bridal Shower Closing Prayer: Keith LeSuer
find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk our appreciation to those graduating.
Read Scripture: Mike Markwood
For Robyn Crabtree, Sermon: Adam Faughn
therein. And I set watchmen over you saying, Hearken
I hope you will be able to attend this
to the sound of the trumpet; but they said, We will not
Bride –elect of Stephen Kerstiens Song Leader: Lynn Wright hearken” (Jer. 6:16-17). This passage first depicts peo- celebration! Finally, a group of our
young men and I will be traveling to
Sunday, May 2nd Serving Lord’s Supper (Room) ple coming to the forks of a road. A choice for further
Graymere church of Christ on May 30 to
travel and a future destination looms and must be
2:00-3:30 Ted Fox 1
made. The voice of wisdom encourages them to tread attend the Middle TN Future Ministers
Billy Hutchens 2
Fellowship Hall the time tested old paths. Rest for their weary souls Camp. Austin, David, and Jakobe will
would be the proffered reward. Sadly, they respond all be reaping the benefits of this
Given by Friends Wednesday, May 5th (Contact: Tim 883-4343) with and emphatic “no”. The figure changes next to the week of minister training. Please
Robyn and Stephen are registered at Read Scripture: Tim Hill watchmen on the walls. They are encouraged to heed pray for these young men. I am proud
the call of danger when the trumpet sounds. Again they
Belk, Target and Wal-Mart Opening Prayer: Ted Fox
let it be known that they will not hearken. How
of all our youth!
Speaker: Adam Faughn sad! This was the solution to their spiritual salvation Please remember the Summer Youth Se-
Camp Meeting Song Leader: Richard Roberson and national continuance and they turned a deaf ear to
ries begins on May 28 this year.
it. How similar to them are many today.
Sunday, May 9th Announcements:
Thank you very much! --JD :)
Harry Middleton - Wayne Davidson Visitation Team #1 will meet tonight.
At 4:30PM
Nursery Attendants
Vacation Bible School Allison Studer Mark Your Calendar...
A Royal VBS  Today: Sycamores services will be led at 2:00 by Michael Rader, Richard Roberson & Don Morris
June 13-16
The Record
 Today: Kerstiens/Crabtree shower at 2:00
For ALL Ages! Sunday Morning Worship 308
Start making your list of friends, family and  May 9: Camp Meeting at 4:30
Sunday Evening Worship: 217
neighbors to invite to VBS!
Sunday Bible Study: 274  May 12: Time Saver Supper
If you would like to be a part of VBS, but not
sure what to do, see Adam Faughn and he can Wednesday Night: 233  June 13-16: VBS
direct you to the right people.
Contribution: $11,091.99  July 19-28: North Carolina Mission Trip

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