Sunday, May 18, 2008

Announcements: May 18, 2008

Class News
  • Thanks, David for another great lesson this morning! Next week's lesson is titled Remain Faithful. The background passage is Genesis 47:27-50:26. The lesson passages are Genesis 48:3-6; 49:8-10; 50:15-21.
  • Next week, May 25th, will be our last day studying the book of Genesis. Our new books are in for the summer series. We will be studying the book of Acts starting June 1. The new books are in our LJG room. Make sure to pick one up if you have not done so already.
  • Happy (belated) Birthday to Jason Powels on Sunday, May 11th!
  • We are still in need of someone to provide breakfast/juice on May 25th. If you would like to provide this for our class it would be appreciated!!
  • Upcoming Dates:
  1. June 7: "Aloha" Luau for the Nettles, Vaughns & Holbrooks. More information and the food sign-up for this event will be posted later on this week.
  2. June 14: Baby Shower honoring Misty Hood: Invitation and food sign-up for the shower will be posted later this week also!
  3. July 13: Outreach lunch (more to come, but please put this date on your calendar!!)
Promoter News

Preschool/Children
Nicaragua Mission Needs: One of the 3rd grade LJG teachers, Kim Thomas and her son, Josh, will be going to Nicaragua on a mission trip and are in need of supplies. They are collecting school supplies, jump ropes, hair bows & brushes, small toys, Spanish & English Bibles, or cash to sponsor a child. Give money to Arvil and leave other items in the designated boxes at the Children's Welcome Desk.

Married Adults
Marriage 201: "Purpose for the Journey": Friday, May 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Biblical roles of husbands and wives will be discussed.
Parenting 101: The Journey with Preschoolers: (ages birth through 4) on Friday, June 6, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
Operation Outreach: Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m. in Room 216

Mark Your Calendar
New York Trip: November 26-29. Take a Motorcoach bus and enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Broadway Play, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Christmas shopping in the city! Cost is $499 per person, double occupancy. The rate is adjusted for single, triple and quad rooms. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. Informatino and registration brochures will be available soon in the church office.
ALS Walk: In remembrance of Keith Wood, Keith's Krew will be participating in the Walk to Defeat ASL on Saturday, June 14 at Center City Park. Register online at www.catfishchapter.org or in the lobby at Keith's Krew Tables. You can support the team in several ways:
  1. Wear your Keith's Krew T-shirt (T-shirts are $10 and must be ordered by May 31st)
  2. Collect donations
  3. Walk on June 14th
  4. Do all three
Attention: All potential Facilitators or Group Leaders for LifePlus FALL 2008 Begins Sunday, September 14

It is time to begin planning and praying about courses and material that God would lead you to teach. We appreciate all leaders who were involved and we invite you to consider returning this year. The invitation to lead a LifePlus class is also extended to the LBC Church Body. If you are interested in being involved with this life changing ministry, please follow this path:
  • Contact Gary Wade, LifePlus Coordinator at 509-3540 (cell), 644-8127 (home), OR
  • Contact Curt Dean, Associate Pastor of Single Adults @ 288-3824
  • By July 13, submit an outline describing the course materials, resources, costs, etc. You may also verbally discuss concepts with us as a first step.
  • All courses submitted are subject to Pastoral Staff review and approval.
Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center: Pick up a baby bottle on Sunday and fill it with change, cash or check. This money will help the Center make a difference in the lives of young mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancy. Bring it back to church on Father's Day, June 15. Bottles can be picked up from both first and second floor lobbies, and the Worship Center Lobby.