Announcements: December 21, 2008

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy, for a wonderful lesson this morning! I know I left feeling very encouraged after our lesson and discussions. I hope that everyone keeps in mind the true meaning of Christmas this week! The title of next week's lesson is When Others Cared for You. The background passage for next week is 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13. The lesson passage for next week is 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.
• Congratulations to Greg, Laura & Big Brother Jack Pearman on the birth of Matthew Cooper Pearman! Click here to see a current dinner sign-up, picture (coming soon) and birth information!
• Happy Birthday to Ashley Powles, this Tuesday, December 23rd!
• Happy Birthday to Nathan Wallace this Thursday, December 25th!
• If you would be willing to provide breakfast during the months of December and January, please check the left side of the blog to see which dates are available! (There are plenty) E-mail Melissa with the Sunday you wish to cover.
• If you would like your information to appear on our Class Directory, please e-mail Melissa and let her know. If your picture has not been posted in the Directory, Melissa can take one of you in a couple weeks, or you can e-mail her one now to post.
• Many of you may have picked up a copy of the letter that was passed around our class on Sunday. For those of you who weren't here, I will send an attachment of the letter as soon as I receive it from Chip Styers! Chip (coordinator of the Walking Together Class... the one our class split off from) asked if we would consider helping out this family in need. For those of you who know Toni and Lori Wall (Walking Together Class), the husband of this family in need is Toni's brother. If you would like to help, but do not know who Ryan & Chip are, please feel free to give any contributions to me and/or Matt and we will get everything to Ryan & Chip.
• January 25: Rodney Navey will be speaking in our LJG class!
• We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and that you are blessed by the celebration of Christ's birth!

Promoter/Church News

• There will be a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 4pm & 11pm on December 24.
• The church office will be closed Wednesday, December 24-Friday, December 26 for the Christmas holidays.

Preschool/Children

Parent Resource: The Focus on the Family magazine is complimentary and the articles will encourage you in your marriage and parenting life. Go to www.family.org to sign up.

Activities

Upward Basketball/Cheerleading: Coaches are needed for 1st-4th grade, and officials are needed for all divisions. Call Jimmy at 288-3824, ext. 315 if interested. Games begin the weekend of January 9, and continue through February.

2009 Valentine Banquet: Our annual Valentine Banquet will be held on Sunday evening, February 8. Tickets will go on sale in the worship center lobby on Sunday, January 4. The entertainer will be Charles Marshall, a Christian comedian. You can watch his videos by searching for him on YouTube.

Married Adults

Pre-parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age.

• Pre-parenting Seminar, "Before the Journey Begins": January 17 from 9am - Noon. An overview of what parents should expect from the preschool years to adulthood.
• Preparenting 101, The Journey with preschoolers (ages birth - 4): February 21

Operation Outreach: January 4 at 4 pm.

Marriage Class: The Love Dare, a 10 week class in connection with the movie "Fireproof" will be offered on Sunday evenings at 5 pm beginning January 11. 

Additional Announcements

• The 2009 Spring Semester of Life Plus will begin on Sunday, January 11 at 5pm. Stop by the Life Plus tables in the lobby on Sunday, December 28 and register for the class that interests you!
• A note from the office... If you have decided to use your cell phone as your primary phone and do not have a home phone number anymore, please let the church office know so our records can be updated and accurate. Call Carol at 288-3824 with this information or e-mail her at cmckinney@lawndalebaptist.org.

Matthew Cooper Pearman

Congratulations to Greg, Laura & Jack Pearman

on the new addition to their family!

Matthew Cooper Pearman

Born December 12, 2008 at 9:49 pm

6 pounds, 13 ounces

20 inches long

Food Sign-Up for the Pearmans

Saturday, December 20: Brandon & April Dixon

Monday, December 22: Misty & Jeremy - Chicken and Pasta Dish

Saturday, December 27: Larry & Joy - Pizza

Monday, December 29: Billy & Priscilla

Wednesday, December 31: David & Kim

Friday, January 2: Matt & Melissa - Chicken Pie

Directions

(10 Highland Bluff Court)

-From Old Battleground, turn into the White Horse Farms development (White Horse Drive)

-Stay straight on White Horse Drive

-Turn right at the yield sign onto Highland Bluff Court

-The Pearman's house is at straight ahead at the end of the culdesac.

Announcements: December 14, 2008

Class News

• Thanks David for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is For Christmas. The background passage for next week is Luke 1:26-56. The lesson passages for next week are Luke 1:26-38, 46-48, 54-55. 
• If you would be willing to provide breakfast during the months of December and January, check the left side of the blog to see which dates are available! E-mail Melissa with the Sunday you wish to cover.
• January 25: Rodney Navey will be speaking in our LJG class!

Promoter/Church News

Preschool/Children:

LJG & ETC Teaching Reminders: We will have our regular schedule over the holidays. IF you will be traveling, please make sure your place is covered.

Married Adults

Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. IF childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age.

• Pre-parenting Seminar, "Before the Journey Begins": January 17 from 9am - Noon. An overview of what parents should expect from the preschool years to adulthood.
• Parenting 101, "The Journey with Preschoolers (ages birth-4): February 21

Marriage Class: The Love Dare, a 10 week class in connection with the movie "Fireproof" will be offered on Sunday evenings at 5pm beginning January 11.

Activities

Upward Basketball/Cheerleading: Coaches are needed for 1st-4th grade, and officials are needed for all divisions. Call Jimmy at 288-3824, ext. 315 if interested. Games begin the weekend of January 9, and continue through February.

2009 Valentine Banquet: Our annual Valentine Banquet will be held on Sunday evening, February 8. Tickets will go on sale in the worship center lobby on Sunday, January 4. The entertainer will be Charles Marshall, a Christian comedian.

Class News

• Thanks David, for allowing God to speak through you this morning! The title of next week's lesson is When Others Helped You. The background passage for next week is 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16. The lesson passage for next week is 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16. We have plenty of extra study guides in the LJG room if you need one!
• Happy Belated Birthday to Priscilla Martin, this past Thursday, December 4th!
• Welcome back to our returning guests, Julia Toth and Billy & Suzanne Williamson. We enjoyed having you with us this morning!
• If you would be willing to provide breakfast during the months of December and January, please e-mail Melissa the date you wish to cover. Thanks!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. December 13: Christmas Social! The social has been turned into a dessert only occasion! The date and time are still the same. Please click here for all of the information concerning our social!
2. January 25: Rodney Navey will be leading our Sunday Morning Class. More information to come!

Promoter/Church News

Married Adults

Pre-parenting Seminar: January 17th from 9 am - Noon. An overview of what parents should expect from the preschool years to the teenage years.

Marriage Class: The Love Dare, a 10 week class in connection with the movie "Fireproof" will be offered on Sunday evenings at 5 pm beginning January 11.

Activities

Upward Basketball/Cheerleading: Coaches are needed for 1st-4th grade, and officials are needed for all divisions. Call Jimmy at 288-3824, ext. 315 if interested.

Music

"The Heartbeat of Christmas": Make plans to attend this year's Christmas production put out by the choir and orchestra on Sunday, December 14 at 3 and 6 pm. Complimentary tickets are now available on Sundays or during the week through the church office. Invite your family, friends and co-workers!

Announcements: November 23, 2008

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy, for a wonderful lesson this morning! I think it's safe to say God definitely used you to speak to us! The title of next week's lesson is When Considering Matters of Life and Death. The back ground passage for next week is 2 Samuel 21:1-24:25 (1 Chronicles 11:10-41; 20:4-8; 21:1-26). The lesson passages for this week are 2 Samuel 22:1-7; 23:1-7.
• This coming Sunday will be our last Sunday in the Fall Study Guide. The Winter Study Guides are in the LJG room. Please be sure to pick up one per couple on Sunday!
• Welcome back to our returning guest, Julia Toth.
• Many of you have heard about David McManus' upcoming mission trip to the Philippines. If you would like to learn more information about his trip and how you can support him prayerfully and financially, click here. If you feel led to support David financially, please turn in all money to Matt Gardner by November 30th (this coming Sunday).
• If you would be willing to provide breakfast during the month of December, please e-mail Melissa the date you wish to cover!
• Most of the Blog Directory is up and running! If your picture is not up on the directory yet, look out, I'll be tracking you down! Please take a look at your information on the blog. If I am missing any information (address, phone number(s), anniversary, etc) or if I have any incorrect information, please let me know!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. December 13: Christmas Social! Click here to see a current food sign-up list, directions and details about the social. If you would like to attend and have not yet signed up, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what you'll be bringing.
2. January 25: Rodney Navey will be leading our Sunday morning class. More information to come!

Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Promoter/Church News

All regular Wednesday evening activities, including supper, will take place on Tuesday, November 25. There will be no activities at the church on Wednesday November 26. The church office will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

Married Adults

Pre-parenting Seminar: January 17 from 9 am - Noon. An overview of what parents should expect from the preschool years to the teenage years.

Marriage Class: The Love Dare, a 10 week class in connection with the movie "Fireproof" will be offered on Sunday evenings at 5 pm beginning January 11.

Music

"The Heartbeat of Christmas": Make plans to attend this year's Christmas production put out by the choir and orchestra on Sunday, December 14 at 6 pm. Tickets are now available on Sundays or through the church office. Invite your family, friends and co-workers!

Honor or remember a loved one by giving a Christmas red poinsettia at a cost of $15. You may take your plant home after the Christmas Eve service on December 24. Special envelopes are available at the Welcome Desks and in the church office to note your personal information. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 5.

Announcements: November 16, 2008

Class News

• Thanks, David, for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is When Family Bonds Shatter. The background passage for next week is 2 Samuel 13:1-20:26. The lesson passages for next week are 2 Samuel 13:19-22, 28a, 37-39; 14:23-24, 15:1-6.
• Welcome to our guests, Billy and Suzanne Williamson! We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
• Many of you have heard about David McManus' upcoming mission trip to the Philippines. If you would like to learn more information about his trip and how you can support him prayerfully and financially, click here. If you feel led to support David financially, please turn in all money to Matt Gardner by November 30th.
• Our Ladies Bible Study Group will meet tomorrow, Monday, November 17th at Ashlee Wallace's House. Come at 6:45 to enjoy fellowship and snacks. The study will start at 7 pm! It's not too late to join. For more information and directions, click here.
• If you would be willing to provide breakfast during the month of December, please e-mail Melissa the date you wish to cover!
• Be on the lookout for an updated Blog Directory. I will be posting pictures and more information soon. Some of the information I have may be outdated. If you find that any of the information I post is incorrect, please let me know and I'll fix it! Instead of printing a hard copy of the directory, Matt and I are just going to keep it on the blog.
• Upcoming Dates:

1. November 22: Football Social! Click here to see a current food sign-up list, directions and details about the social. If you would like to attend and have not yet signed up, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what you'll be bringing!
2. November 24: Baby Shower honoring Greg & Laura Pearman. Keep this date on your calendar! Greg & Laura are expecting their 2nd son. The Pearmans are registered at Babies R Us. More details and information to come. 
3. December 13: Christmas Social! Click here to see a current food-sign-up list, direction and details about the social. If you would like to attend and have not yet signed up, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what you'll be bringing!

Promoter/Church News

Preschool/Children

Samaritan's Purse Mission Trip to Boone: December 28-30. We will travel to Boone to process shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Cost will be $49.99 per night per room (based on 2 per room, $7 each for 3rd and 4th person) plus meals. Lunch Monday and Tuesday will be provided. A $25 deposit is due November 28. Submit your check marked "Boone Mission Trip" to the church financial office. If you have any questions, contact Arvil Pennington.

Married Adults

Pre-parenting Seminar: January 17 from 9am - Noon. An overview of what parents should expect from the preschool years to the teenage years.

Marriage Class: The Love Dare, a 10 week class in connection with the movie "Fireproof" will be offered on Sunday evenings at 5pm beginning January 11.

Activities

Church-Wide Chili Cook Off: Sunday, November 23 after the evening service. The activities committee will judge each entry and declare a winner. If you wish to enter your chili, have it in the CLC between 5:30-6:00pm.

Music

"The Heartbeat of Christmas": Make plans to attend this year's Christmas production put out by the choir and orchestra on Sunday, December 14th at 6pm. The story is about Dr. Robert Green, a heart surgeon who's been swallowed up by bitterness. He encounters a young boy who reveals to him the heart of Christmas. Tickets will be available beginning TODAY! Invite your friends, family and co-workers!

• Construction workers, artists and cosmetologists are needed to help with the Christmas production. If you are interested in helping, contact Mark or Stacy at 288-3824.

Christmas Decorations: If you have any oversized or larger ornaments or an artificial Christmas tree you are no longer using, the Music and Worship Ministry would love to have it. Contact Stacy in the church office at 288-3824 or by e-mail at slmiley@lawndalebaptist.org.

Additional Announcements

• Honor or remember a loved one by giving a Christmas red poinsettia at a cost of $15. You may take your plant home after the Christmas Eve Service on December 24. Special envelopes are available at the Welcome Desks and in the church office to note your personal information. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 5. 
• Our new selection of Lawndale Gear is available to order in the Main Lobby on Sundays and Wednesdays through November 23rd. Hats, shirts, jackets, sport and tote bags may be ordered in the colors of your child and will be embroidered with the Lawndale logo.

Christmas Social

Christmas Social

December 13th

5:30 pm

Jeremy & Misty Hood's House

(6407 Woodmont Road, Jamestown)

Please bring a wrapped gift for our Christmas Gift Exchange Game, White Elephant, (Please bring one gift per couple. The gift should be $10 or less in value. The gifts for this game should not be gag-gifts). Bring a friend or neighbor along! We hope to see you there!

November Social

Football Theme!

November 22nd 

6:00 pm

David and Kim McManus' House

(1218 Turney Court, Hight Point)

Wear your favorite football jersey and bring tailgate food for everyone to enjoy. Please sign up to bring 2 tailgate items of your choice.

Pearman: Potato Salad, Drinks

Martin: Pasta Salad, Chips/Salsa

Hood: Wings, Drinks

Gardner: Corn Dip/Chips, Fried Chicken

McManus: Macaroni & Cheese, Chocolate Chip Brownies

Dixon: Taco Dip, Sweet Tea

Powles: Cheese Balls, Pigs in a Blanket

Announcements: November 9, 2008

Class News

• Thank you, Jeremy, for a wonderful lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is When Family Bonds Shatter. The background passage for next week is 2 Samuel 13:1-20:26. The lesson passages for next week are 2 Samuel 13:19-22, 28a, 37-39; 14:23-24, 15:1-6.
• Welcome to our guest, Suzanne Williamson! We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
• Many of you have seen David McManus' prayer request about an upcoming mission trip to the Philippines. If you would like to learn more information about his trip and how you can support him prayerfully and financially, click here. If you feel led to support David financially, please turn in all money to Matt Gardner by November 30th.
• Our Ladies Bible Study Group will meet tomorrow, Monday, November 10th at Ashlee Wallace's House. Come at 6:45 to enjoy fellowship and snacks. The study will start at 7 pm! It's not too late to join. Fore more information and directions, click here.
• If you would be willing to provide breakfast next Sunday, November 16th or November 30th please let Melissa know!
• The Blog Directory is now listed as a "post" instead of a column on the left side of the screen. Eventually, the Directory Post will be pushed off of the FCG Home Page. There is still a link on the left side of the screen that will take you to the Directory.
• Upcoming Socials:

1. Football Social: November 22nd, 6:00 pm at David and Kim McManus' House. Wear your favorite football jersey and bring tailgate food for everyone to enjoy! Click here for a current food sign-up list. *If you would like to attend this social and have not signed up yet, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what you will be bringing.*
2. Christmas Social: December 13th, 5:30 pm at Jeremy and Misty Hood's House. We will be playing Dirty Santa. Bring a wrapped gift to exchange ($10 or less). Click here for a current food sign-up list. *If you would like to attend this social and have not signed up yet, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what you will be bringing.*

Promoter/Church News

The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 14th from 7-9 pm in the CLC. Tickets are on sale ($5) in the Worship Center Lobby. Childcare will be available for children ages 10 and under. Please call Jennifer in the church office, 288-3824, by TOMORROW with the names and ages of your kids.

Lawndale Gear: Our new selection of Lawndale Gear is available to order in the Main Lobby on Sundays and Wednesdays through November 23rd. Hats, shirts, jackets, sport and tote bags may be ordered in the colors of your choice and will be embroidered with the Lawndale logo.

Preschool/Children

Operation Christmas Child: October kicks off our annual collection of gift-filled shoe boxes for poor, sick and suffering children all around the world. Pick up an information brochure from the central lobby. We are offering a limited number of Samaritan's Purse shoe boxes. You may also use your own shoe boxes. The deadline for collection is Sunday, November 16th. (Next Sunday)

Samaritan's Purse Mission Trip to Boone: December 28-30. We will travel to Boone to process shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Cost will be $49.99 per night per room (based on 2 per room, $7 each for 3rd and 4th person) plus meals. Lunch Monday and Tuesday will be provided. A $25 deposit is due November 28th. Submit your check marked "Boone Mission Trip" to the church financial office. If you have any questions, contact Arvil Pennington.

Activities

Co-Ed Adult Indoor Soccer League: The Spears Family YMCA has a recreational league open to all on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Game times are 9pm, 9:40pm & 10:20pm. The season is early December through February. Cost is $75 per person. Registration deadline is Today!

Music

"The Heartbeat of Christmas": Make plans to attend this year's Christmas production put out by the choir and orchestra on Sunday December 14th at 6pm. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 16. Invite your family, friends and co-workers!

Christmas Decorations: If you have any oversized or larger ornaments or an artificial Christmas tree you are no longer using, the Music and Worship Ministry would love to have it. Contact Stacy in the church office at 288-3824 or by e-mail at slmiley@lawndalebaptist.org.

Additional Announcements

• Ann Vaughn is collecting items for Urban Ministries. There will be marked collection boxes in the first floor elevator lobby until Wednesday, December 17. Items needed include travel size toothpaste, tissues, shampoo, toothbrushes, combs, soap and washcloths.
• The Single Adults are collecting new or gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children on Christmas Day. Collection boxes are located in the elevator lobby on the 2nd floor and the children's wing on the 1st floor until Christmas Eve.
• If you are interested in leading a LifePlus Course in the Spring, please submit a brief outline and any books/materials that will be used to Curt Dean or Gary Wade no later than December 7th.

Class Directory

Artiga
1541 New Garden Road, Apartment 2B
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: May 21
Rick: 434-242-8005
artiga_rick@yahoo.com
Birthday: April 12
Marin: 434-242-6131
artigam@yahoo.com
Birthday: September 19

Barnes

308 Waverly Way

Greensboro, NC 27403

Anniversary: April 18
Jeremy: 688-2552
jeremy.barnes@ferguson.com
Birthday: October 5
Jennifer: 704-770-7331
jennibarber@gmail.com
Birthday: July 31


Collier (H) 854-5949
1112 Cleburne Street
Greensboro, NC 27408
Anniversary: July 28
Damani: 686-0261
damani7@hotmail.com
Birthday: September 24
Corrie: 210-9312
corrie1126@aol.com
Birthday: November 26

Crater
3812 Langdon Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: March 5
Matt: 772-3842
mathias1026@gmail.com
Birthday: May 19
Dahlia: 601-2068
dbhalpern@yahoo.com
Birthday: July 7
Elliott (Out-Reach Leaders)

3807 Talmaga Lane
Greensboro, NC 27410

Anniversary: August 8
Chris: 336-254-9184
topherway@gmail.com
Birthday: October 2
Amanda: 704-408-9438
amandarue81@gmail.com
Birthday: April 24
Garant
161 Mulberry Lane
Stokesdale, NC 27357
Anniversary: July 28
Adam: 770-871-5844
adamgarant@gmail.com
Birthday: July 29
Casey: 336-312-8507
garantcasey@yahoo.com
Birthday: June 28

Gardner
1906 Tennyson Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: July 11
Adam: 870-5646
gardner_adam@yahoo.com
Birthday: July 18
Sarah: 719-671-8517
segardner24@gmail.com
Birthday: November 9

Gardner (Coordinators)
4913 Riding Ridge Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: July 23
Matt: 707-6876
mattkgardner@gmail.com
Birthday: October 6
Melissa: 908-5546
meligardner@yahoo.com
Birthday: September 13

Holbrook (H) 288-5433
3508 Brookfield Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: June 14
Marc: 430-6722
maholbie@yahoo.com
Birthday: May 3
Lauren: 430-6697
laurenldr@yahoo.com
Birthday: November 2

Hood
6407 Woodmont Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
Anniversary: October 28
Jeremy: 880-7654
jhood@news-record.com
Birthday: January 11
Misty: 404-3077
mhood15@gmail.com
Birthday: February 15

Jones (Out-Reach Leaders)
5406 Southwind Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
Anniversary: May 24
Rob: 757-354-6760
robd_jones@yahoo.com
Birthday: July 16
Cheryl: 757-617-8139
cheryltjones@gmail.com
Birthday: September 2

Lima
7103 Taunton Drive
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: July 16
Tim: 558-7420
timothy.lima@yahoo.com
Birthday: October 6
Lindsay: 340-9116
linzcad@yahoo.com
Birthday: March 25

Lindley

3884 Eagleston Court

High Point, NC 27265

Anniversary: September 26

Todd: 919-548-4657

toddlindley@hotmail.com

Birthday: September 21

Laura: 404-5860

laura72881@gmail.com

Birthday: July 28

Martin (Social Leaders)
3303 Cheswick Court
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: October 7
Billy: (Teacher) 202-4424
nothome@bellsouth.net
Birthday: July 9
Priscilla: 202-5406
luvbug5206@bellsouth.net
Birthday: December 4

McDaniel (H) 698-4175
720 Dover Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
Anniversary: September 30
Tiffany: 828-260-3060
tiffanyphipps@hotmail.com
Birthday: July 23
Mark: 549-1816
mmcdaniel@varrow.com
Birthday: June 29


 Pearman (In-Reach Leaders)
(H) 288-3140
10 Highland Bluff Ct.
Greensboro, NC 27410
Anniversary: January 14
Greg: 254-9501
gwpearma@bellsouth.net
Birthday: July 2
Laura: 601-9501
laurapearman@hotmail.com
Birthday: August 14

Raker
4115 Pheasant Run Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
Anniversary: June 5
Chris: 904-451-1688
rakerchris@yahoo.com
Birthday: November 20
Charity: 904-588-2282
charityraker@yahoo.com
Birthday: April 28

Sigmon (Social Leaders)
5515 Fairway Run Drive
McLeansville, NC 27301
Anniversary: June 14
Justin: 704-292-0232
jksigmon@gmail.com
Birthday: May 27
Monica: 704-292-3216
mpsigmon@gmail.com
Birthday: February 8

Toth (H) 358-2394
5312 Bayberry Ln.
Greensboro, NC 27455
Anniversary: May 26
Scott: 303-8684
srtoth@lawndalebaptist.org
Birthday: July 29
Julia: 314-2793
julia.toth@gmail.com
Birthday: September 1

Wallace
223 Nighthawk Pl.
Greensboro, NC 27409
Anniversary: July 1
Nathan: (Teacher) 314-1110
wings7as7eagles@yahoo.com
Birthday: December 25
Ashlee: 402-5758
abswallace@yahoo.com
Birthday: August 27

Announcements: November 2, 2008

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy, for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is When Assessing One's Lifework. The background passage for next week is 2 Samuel 5:1-8:18 (1 Chronicles 1:1-9; 13:1-14:16; 15:25-16:3; 17:1-18:17. The lesson passages for next week are 2 Samuel 5:9-12; 7:1-5, 8-11, 18-21.
• Happy belated Anniversary to Jeremy and Misty on October 28th!
• Congratulations to Jeremy and Misty on Ethan's baby dedication.
• Happy Birthday to Lauren Holbrook, today, November 2nd!
• Many of you have seen David McManus' prayer request about an upcoming mission trip to the Philippines. If you would like to learn more information about his trip and how you can support him prayerfully and financially, click here.
  
• Our Ladies Bible Study Group will meet tomorrow, Monday, November 3rd at Ashlee Wallace's House. Come at 6:45 to enjoy fellowship and snacks. The study will start at 7! It's not too late to join. For more information and directions, click here.
• I meant to post this 2 weeks ago, but forgot... Jason, Ashley and Joy, this is in honor of your Baptism! Ker-Plunk!
• Our next class social will be Saturday, November 22nd! More details to come.
• If you would be willing to bring breakfast on one of the available dates in November, please e-mail Melissa!
• I am will be changing the location of the blog directory soon. The directory will soon be listed as a blog post. I will keep the "Blog Directory" column on the left side of the page, but instead of people's information, there will be a link to click to take you to the post. I will be taking pictures in the near future to post in the directory as well!

Promoter/Church News

Preschool/Children

Operation Christmas Child: October kicks off our annual collection of gift-filled shoe boxes for poor, sick & suffering children all around the world. Pick up an information brochure from the central lobby. We are offering a limited number of Samaritan's Purse shoeboxes. You may also use your own shoeboxes. Deadline for collection is Sunday, November 16. 

Samaritan's Purse Mission Trip to Boone: December 28-30. We will travel to Boone to process shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Cost will be $95.99 per night per room (up to 4 per room) plus meals. Lunch Monday and Tuesday will be provided. A $25 deposit is due November 28th.

Married Adults

Operation Outreach: TODAY, November 2 at 4pm. Meet in room 216.

Marriage 401 "Perseverance for the Journey": November 8 from 9 - Noon. Come discuss keeping your marriage healthy over the long haul. 

Activities

Co-Ed Adult Indoor Soccer League: The Spears Family YMCA has a recreational league open to all on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Game times are 9pm, 9:40pm & 10:20pm. The season is early December through Mid-February. Cost is $75 per player. Registration deadline is November 9th. See Jimmy to register or for more details.

Music

"The Heartbeat of Christmas": It's not too late to be involved in this year's Christmas production. Areas include set construction, drama, make-up, stage hands, orchestra and even choir personnel. Let Stacy or Mark know if you're interested 288-3824.

Christmas Decorations: If you have any oversized or larger ornaments or an artificial Christmas tree you are no longer using, the Music and Worship Ministry would love to have them! Contact Stacy in the church office at 288-3824 or by e-mail at slmiley@lawndalebaptist.org

Additional Announcements

• Ann Vaughn is collecting items for Urban Ministries. There will be marked collection boxes in the first floor elevator lobby until Wednesday, December 17th. Items needed include travel size toothpaste, tissues, shampoo, toothbrushes, combs, soap & washcloths.
  
• The Single Adults are collecting new or gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children on Christmas Day. Collection boxes are located in the elevator lobby on the 2nd floor and in the children's wing on the 1st floor until Christmas Eve.
• If you are interested in leading a LifePlus Course in the Spring, please submit a brief outline and any books/materials that will be used to Curt Dean or Gary Wade no later than December 7th.

Ladies Bible Study

Women's Bible Study

• Starting Monday, October 27th
• Nathan & Ashlee Wallace's House (223 Nighthawk Place, Greensboro/27409)
• 6:45 pm

If you have not signed up, it's not too late to come! EVERYONE is welcome! The only thing you will need to bring is your Bible, pen and paper if you're a note taker! Donna Navey will be facilitating a study about Communication Skills and she has all of the materials needed.

From High Point:

Take Eastchester to 68. Take 68 to the Bryan Blvd/Airport Exit. Take your first left at the first light (Regional Road) . About a half of a mile up the road on the left is the neighborhood, Robyn's Glen, Ashlee's is the second street on the left. 223 Nighthawk Place.

From Greensboro:

Take Bryan Blvd and pass the airport. After the Airport the next light is Regional Road. Turn Right. About a half of a mile up the road on the left is the neighborhood, Robyn's Glen, Ashlee's i the second street on the left. 223 Nighthawk Place.

Please take note of the parking map below before coming to Ashlee's place. There are designated spots in her neighborhood for parking. Right when you turn into the neighborhood, there is a road on the left. There is parking in front of and beside the pool. If you pass the pool, there is parking in front of the office/models on the right and then on the left side of the road. Or you can go into the neighborhood and take the first right
and there is a row of parking there.

We can always double check with Ashlee when we get there!! :) I'm excited to see how God will move through this study! Look forward to seeing everyone there. If you have any questions or if I have neglected to include some information please let me know!

Announcements: October 19, 2008

Class News

• Thanks David, for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is: Conform to God's Agenda. The background passage for next week is 1 Samuel 24:1-31:13 (1 Chronicles 10:1-12). The lesson passages for next week are 1 Samuel 24:1-7a, 11-12, 16-22.
• Congratulations to Jason & Ashley Powles and Joy Tripp on your Baptism today!
• Congratulations to Jeff & Kathy Scott for becoming members of Lawndale today!
• Many of you have seen David McManus' prayer request about an upcoming mission trip to the Philippines. If you would like to learn more information about his trip and how you can support him prayerfully and financially, click here.
• Whether you were able to attend our October social or not, the pictures are definitely worth checking out! Click here to see the costumes.
• Ladies Bible Study: We will begin our Ladies Bible Study on Monday, October 27th at Ashlee Wallace's house. Donna Navey will be leading us through a 4 week Communication Study. Donna already has all of the materials necessary for the study! I will add another post this week with all of the final details (address, directions, time, etc!)
• If you would be willing to bring breakfast on one of the available dates in November, please e-mail Melissa!

Promoter/Church News

Preschool/Children

Operation Christmas Child: October kicks off our annual collection of gift-filled shoe boxes for poor, sick & suffering children all around the world. Pick up an information brochure from the central lobby. We are offering a limited number of Samaritan's Purse shoeboxes. You may also use your own shoeboxes. Deadline for collection is Sunday, November 16. 

Samaritan's Purse Mission Trip to Boone: December 28-30. We will travel to Boone to process shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Cost will be $95.99 per night per room (up to 4 per room) plus meals. Lunch Monday and Tuesday will be provided. A $25 deposit is due November 28th.

Married Adults

Parenting 101 (The Journey with a Preschooler, Ages Birth - 4):October 25 from 9-Noon. Learn foundational issues in parenting that will set the tone for the rest of your child's life.

Operation Outreach: Sunday, November 2 at 4pm. Meet in room 216.

Marriage 401 "Perseverance for the Journey": November 8 from 9 - Noon. Come discuss keeping your marriage healthy over the long haul. 

Activities

Fall Spectacular: Friday, October 31 is our annual Fall Spectacular! We need lots of volunteers to help with games, concessions, and the registration area. This is a great evangelism opportunity! Let Jimmy know if you are interested in helping. Collection boxes for candy donations are located in the elevator lobbies on the first and second floors. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped. 

Upward Basketball/Cheerleading: Registration forms for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading have been mailed to K-6th grade children. Additional forms are available at the receptionist desk or outside Jimmy's office. Registration fee is $65 which covers the cost of uniforms. Evaluations begin Monday, November 10th with practices starting December 8th. Registration fee increases to $75 after November 13th.

Music

"The Heartbeat of Christmas": It's not too late to be involved in this year's Christmas production. Areas include set construction, drama, make-up, stage hands, orchestra and even choir personnel. Let Stacy or Mark know if you're interested 288-3824.

Women's Ministry

The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 14th from 7-9 pm in the CLC. Tickets are on sale on Sundays in the Worship Center Lobby.

The Women of Faith Conference: October 31-November 1 at the Greensboro Coliseum. If you would like to attend, Pleasant Garden Baptist has purchased a block of tickets, and has some extras; or you may purchase tickets online at www.womenoffaith.org.

Missions

You are invited to come hear Megan Bowles (daughter of Tim & Debbie) speak on Saturday, October 25th at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Megan will be leaving for Central Asia in January. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear Megan share past experiences and her vision and hope for the future. 

• Pastor Appreciation Night: Sunday, October 26 at 6:15 pm. There will be a special program in the CLC with surprise entertainment. Refreshments will be served.
• State Fair Train Tickets: A few Amtrak tickets are available for Saturday, October 25 to take the train from Greensboro to the State Fair in Raleigh. Train tickets are $17 roundtrip and fair admission is $7. Train departs at 9:30 am and stops right at the fairgrounds. Arrival back to Greensboro is at 6 pm. Train money is due at sign up with Arvil Pennington.  

Support for David McManus

Dear Friends and Family,

     I hope this letter finds you all very well! It is my pleasure to write to you with regard to a mission opportunity with Crossfire Ministries in the Philippines, January 7-17 2009. It is truly a dream come true for me personally, as I will be given the opportunity to play basketball overseas, and at the same time share the blessings of the incomparable Lord Jesus Christ! While I am there the team will use every means possible to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. We will play basketball games which will include a time for testimonies and an invitation for salvation at every game. With each team we play we will spend one-on-one time presenting God's plan of salvation and discipling believers. We will also spend time in the streets using ball skills and music to attract crowds to hear God's Word and personal testimonies. 

     Our mission team will be made up of talented, God-fearing men. I, along with the other team members, have prayed earnestly for God's leadership about our participation with this team, and I feel led to be a part of this amazing venture. Along with playing on the ball team I will be given the opportunity to share my testimony, hand out tracts, and engage in one-on-one ministry. I would greatly appreciate your prayerful support and consideration for supporting me financially as well. My support goal is $3000.

     All donations are tax-deductible and will be used only for my expenses. If you feel led to support me in this ministry, please make checks payable to Crossfire Ministries, include my name in the memo line of the check and turn into Matt & Melissa Gardner. In the event that more money is sent than is needed for this trip, the extra funds will be placed in an account for my use on future mission trips. Please feel free to call Crossfire Ministries, (828) 255-9111, and they will be glad to answer any specific questions that you may have. Again, I appreciate your prayers for me personally and for the entire Crossfire team as we make plans to take the gospel "into all the world."

In Him,

David J. McManus

(336) 587-3206

dmcmanus@veritassportsacademy.org