Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving for greater things. ——————————— This week’s “greater things” post may seem like a repeat, but it is not. I wrote about this on a “regular” post when it happened, but I wanted to include it in this series of posts, too, so that as many people as could know about this, and be encouraged by it. For some time now, Lebanon Road has had a page on our website where our sermons are available for people to listen to. [Here…

After Thanksgiving passes, we listen to Christmas music … a lot. In fact, we pretty much keep our radios set on stations that play only Christmas music. So, I do not avoid these tunes. However, just because a song talks about Christmas, winter, snow, or other related topics doesn’t mean I have to like it. There are some holiday songs that I really look forward to hearing, but there are others that are absolutely awful. So, I’m presenting my five least favorite. Here are my criteria: First, the song has to be in regular rotation. In other words, it’s not just some song that someone wrote about the holidays. It…

Okay, so it’s not the last Friday of the month, but it’s close enough, so it’s time for the November links roundup. And, since I know you are busy, we are going to cut out all the usual “conversation,” and just have 5 links, a fun video, the final 5 links, and then…well…you know how we end the roundup! But first, a bonus link! Today, I had a post on ChristianPF.com that deals with the best investment you can ever make. I hope you’ll take the time to read the article here. Now, enough self-promoting…let’s get to the roundup! Here are links 1-5: 1. My brother-in-law used a song that…

Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving for greater things. —————————— Or, maybe on Tuesdays every so often. Since this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, we have moved our “greater things” post to Tuesday (and our usual “end of the month” post will be tomorrow). But we have also moved it because it highlights an event that will happen before Thursday. Our annual Thanksgiving service is this Wednesday night, and we do our best to make this service very special. Many congregations have a singing night, but we…

Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving for greater things. ———————- November means Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time for remembering and giving back. And Lebanon Road does that each year in a grand way. This Friday night, we will have our annual Harvest Banquet, where we give back to our senior saints. Our members who are age 60 and older are invited to attend this great night, in which we provide a huge meal and some great entertainment. It is one of the real highlights of our…

Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving for greater things. ————————– So, we have two things this week. With the calendar the way it is, there was no way to put these off, so I had to combine them into one post. But, since there will be no Greater Things Thursday on Thanksgiving day in a couple of weeks, this makes up for it. #44: Family Retreat For several years, our young adults have been taking a retreat each year. This year, it has expanded to be…

Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are seeking greater things. ——————————– Twice each year, our young people head out to a retreat center, state park, or church camp for a retreat. Each spring and each fall, they get away for a Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning time of worship, study, fellowship, fun, and very little sleep. This weekend, our youth minister, JD Buckner, will be leading the young people on their fall retreat. It’s very encouraging that our own members help with all of the…