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July 2, 2015
ADDITIONAL ELDERS AND DEACONS
Our elders announced Sunday morning the need
for additional elders and deacons. Three names for
elders and four names for deacons were submitted to
the congregation for consideration.
For Elders:
David Johnson
Alex Sherrill
David Thompson
For Deacons:
Tom Hart
John Kreynus
Winford Sheppard
Robert Williamson
These names will be before the congregation
until Sunday, July 12th at which time the new
elders and deacons will be installed. These men and
their wives must meet the qualifications set forth in
1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:7-11.
If you know of any scriptural reason why any of
these men cannot serve in these capacities, you must
state that reason in writing and sign it. It must
then be submitted to one of the elders no later than
Friday, July 10th. It may then be necessary to meet
with the elders and the person involved.
Having elders and deacons in a local
congregation is God’s pattern for the Lord’s church
as specified in the New Testament (Philippians 1:1).
Elders have an awesome responsibility in leading
and feeding the flock (Acts 20:17-28). Various
Greek words were used to define their office and
work: For the Elders; presbuteros: older, more
mature man; episkopos: overseer, bishop; poimain:
shepherd, pastor; proistameno: ruler, to set over;
hegoumenoi: to lead, go before, have authority; For
the Deacons; diakonos: servant, one who ministers
to others. The shepherds look after the spiritual
welfare of the sheep and the deacons facilitate the
work of the local congregation.
The work of the church can be seen in at least
four different areas: 1) Evangelism, 2) Teaching, 3)
Exhortation, and 4) Benevolence.
We are
commanded to go into all the world and preach the
gospel, teach the disciples Jesus’ commandments,
continue in the apostles doctrine and fellowship,
and do good to all men, especially the household of
faith (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42; Galatians 6:10).
Please pray and think on these matters.
C.R.W.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
JULY ACTIVITIES
We had a great turnout for our Men’s Breakfast
last Saturday. Thirty-three responded to the elders’
encouragement to be part of the meeting. A number
of subjects were addressed. After a great breakfast,
they began by giving us encouragement to stand
strong for the truth of God’s word, especially in
light of the recent Supreme Court’s decision
regarding same sex marriage. Jim Cherry read
several scriptures to emphasize the importance of
following God’s standard on morality.
The men were also encouraged to do their best
when assigned leadership roles in public worship.
We should prepare and do the best we can in word,
dress, and manners. What we do, how we dress,
and what we say will have an influence on those
who visit with us, but above all it demonstrates our
desire to take seriously the dignity of our worship
to God.
We were very encouraged in other areas, and the
elders expressed their appreciation for all those
who volunteer to involve themselves in the most
important work we have; seeking and saving the
lost, teaching and building up the members, taking
care of those in need, and loving one another as
Jesus loves us. Thank you elders for your service
to Nashville Road.
July 5 - First Sunday Singing – 2:30 p.m.
Hosts: Nashville Road Church of Christ
July 9 - Elders Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
July 13 - Senior Breakfast -8:00 a.m.
Fellowship Room
July 16 - Senior Group Meeting
July 19 - Youth Devotional
FIRST SUNDAY SINGING
The Sumner County First Sunday Singing is held on
the first Sunday of each month at
different
congregations in Sumner County. On Sunday, July
5, 2015 the Nashville Road Congregation will be
the host for the singing at 2:30 p.m. We hope that
you will plan now to come and support this singing.
OUTREACH TEAM MEETING
Outreach Team # 1, led by Don & Vickie Wilson,
will meet Sunday immediately following the evening
worship services in the auditorium
BIBLE STUDY 9:00 A.M.
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
Prayer……………………………….....Carl Rushing
Nursery……………………………………...P. Buck
WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
Welcome………………………….Charles Simmons
Song Leader………………………….....Ben Hutson
Opening Prayer…………………....David Thompson
Table..............................................Adam Williamson
Serve………….R. Turner, O. Cothron, L. J. Kreynus
B. Smith, A. Demonbreun, M. Hood
Sermon……………………………Charles Williams
Closing Prayer……………………...Eric Stephenson
Ushers………….C. Suddarth, J. Whitaker, T. Lanius
Nursery……………………………….....M. Kreynus
Greeters.......(W. Dr.)C/P Newby(E. Dr.)E/B Binkley
(Those serving should be downstairs 5 minutes early)
BAPTISMS
WORSHIP 6:00 P.M.
Last week, during summer camp, Maddie Andrews
and Jackson Williams were baptized for the
remission of their sins. Maddie & Jackson are the
grandchildren of Myra Rasnick. We rejoice with
them in their decision.
Welcome……………………….....Charles Simmons
Song Leader……………………….........Ben Hutson
Opening Prayer…………………..........Charlie Seals
Sermon…………………………....Charles Williams
Table………………………...D. Johnson/J. Kreynus
Closing Prayer……………………...........Jim Cherry
Nursery……………………………….....M. Kreynus
CONGRATULATIONS
Don & Vickie Wilson are pleased to announce the
marriage of their son, Bill, to Elizabeth (Libby)
Nichols on June 20th in Maggie Valley, NC. The
couple will be making their home in Blacksburg, VA
while Bill attends Virginia Tech. We ask for your
prayers for them and their future together.
SYMPATHY
We want to express our love and sympathy to Brent,
Marila and Andi Smith on the passing of Brent's
mother, Dawna Roberts. A family service will be
held in Kentucky.
THANK YOU
We respond to God’s love
with love of our own.
ORDER OF SERVICE
SUNDAY
JULY 5, 2015
We want to express our appreciation for the
wonderful fellowship Sunday and the travel gift to
Alaska to honor our fifteen years at Nashville Road.
You're the greatest!
Charles and Jackie Williams
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 7:00 P.M.
CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
Welcome……………………….....Charles Simmons
Song Leader…………………….……....Ben Hutson
Opening Prayer…………………..........Harold Autry
Closing Prayer…………………....James McCloskey
Close Building in July..……………..........Ken Veale
Treasurer Assist July….……....B. Smith/J. Whitaker
Visitor Desk Volunteer…………….............E. Harris
IF YOU CANNOT SERVE, PLEASE CALL
Chris Tyler………………………….675-4193
Church Office………………………452-3431
Care Line Number………………….452-2464
ZONE # 2
Your zone is responsible for picking up the
communion cups and straightening the songbooks
during the month of July.
Nashville Road Church of Christ
1883 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
Web Site: nashvilleroad.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Sun. Bible Study 9:00 a.m.  Sun. Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.  Sun. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. 
Wed. Evening Bible Class 7:00  Tues. Ladies Bible Class 10:00 a.m. September-May
SICK LIST
Prentice Williams is back in room 583 at Sumner Regional.
Dock Campbell is in the Murfreesboro VA for rehab. Jacob
Peeler is home but continues on Home Health Care. Emogine
Williams is in Kindred Wound Center in Nashville. Carolyn
Moss will begin taking chemo again soon. Harry Bruce,
brother-in-law of Evelyn Harris, has been put on hospice care.
John Johnston, uncle of Vickie Wilson, has pneumonia. He
lives in Lexington, KY. Sherry Perry, daughter-in-law of Betty
Buttrey, will have colon surgery at St. Thomas Mid-town on July
7th. Debra Tudors, daughter of Lena Baggett, has leukemia. She
is at Vanderbilt and has begun an in-hospital chemo treatment.
Melvin Stephenson, father of Eric Stephenson, had surgery last
week in Salem, IN. Emma Tacket, friend of June Thompson, is
having several health problems.
Caleigh Cassetty,
granddaughter of Shelby Cassetty, has been diagnosed with lupus.
Bill Hill, friend of Bob & Sherry Sever, is taking chemo for lung
cancer in Parker, CO. Ronnie Milliken, husband of Helen
Milliken, will have another scan this month before they begin
treatments.
Mary Beth Lewis, friend of Eric & Diana
Stephenson, is taking chemo for colon and intestinal cancer.
Homer Malone, brother of Mae Oldham, is home. He is
continuing his chemo treatments. Freida Suddarth, mother of
Chris Suddarth, is doing well on her new drug.
Tony
McConnell, brother of Alta Lanius, is taking a rest from his
chemo treatments.
PRAYER LIST
Betty Poirier, grandmother of Rachael McCloskey; Linda
Whited; Lawrence Redding, son-in-law of Betty Melcher;
Jerry Bell, brother-in-law of Sam & Elizabeth Keen; Hannah
Campbell; Janice Keen, mother of Sam Keen; Homer Carter;
Prentice & Emogene Williams; Vickie Wilson; Carolyn Moss;
Harold Petty; Ashton Jones; Lurline Yarchever; Christopher
Foe, friend of Michelle Kreynus; Taylor Lackford, niece of
Brenda Veale; Janice Haskins, sister of Jim Cherry; Larry
Conley, friend of Wanda Proctor; Mary Keith, friend of Tammy
Pearson; Kathy Anderson, sister-in-law of June Thompson;
Wayne Holt, nephew of Grace Bracey; James Bouchard, cousin
(cont.)
of Amy Williamson; John Gregory, brother of Bob Gregory;
Delaney Bruce, friend of Betty Johnson; Harold Cole, friend of
Lena Baggett; Bobbie Carter, sister of Janice Johnson; Ted
Lawrence, brother of Wanda Proctor; Walter Wooten, brother
of Wanda Sherrill. We depend on families and friends to help
us update this list. Please notify us of any change.
Nashville Road
SHUT-INS
Thelma Ambrose, mother of Helen Milligan, rm 123 at Elmcroft
at Rivergate; James Williams, Grace Health Care, rm. 301-A,
Whites Creek, TN 37189; Irene Clark, Sadie Fortner, Wylene
Gillespie, Nancy Meyer, Lillie Sisco & Dorothy Sullivan.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1883 Nashville Road
Gallatin, TN 37066
OUR RECORD THIS WEEK
Bible Study……………………………...154
Morning Worship…………………….....219
Sunday Evening………………………... 113
Wednesday Evening …………………... 111
Contribution……………………...$7,282.00
Youth Group Account……….....$10,277.72
Elders
Tony Butler..............................................
Jim Cherry...............................................
James Spivey...........................................
Chris Tyler...............................................
Jerry Watson............................................
452-0560
479-2149
451-0776
675-4193
461-8137
Phone (615) 452-3431
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30. p.m.
Web Site: nashvilleroad.org
[email protected]
CHARLES R. WILLIAMS, Minister
TIM STRICKLAND, Associate Minister
Deacons
Emery Binkley
Carl Newby
Alex Sherrill
David Johnson
Mike Pearson
Brent Smith
Ken Veale
ANDREW SPIVEY, Youth and Family Minister
Vol. 67 No. 27