- Thanks David, for allowing God to speak through you for another wonderful lesson this morning. The title of next week's lesson is Jerusalem: Facing Conflict. The background passage for next week is Acts 15:1-35. The lesson passages for next week are Acts 15:1-2, 6-15, 22-23a, 27-28.
- We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our guests today: Tim & Alison, Jason & Brianna, Brandon & April, Ken & Ashley and Ashley Powles' parents! It was great having you in class this morning and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
- Happy Birthday to Kathy Scott on Tuesday, July 22nd!
- Happy Anniversary to Matt & Melissa Gardner on Wednesday, July 23rd!
- If you would like your name, phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) to appear in the blog directory, please let Melissa know. If there are any changes or updates that need to be made to your current information please let Melissa know also!
- August 10: Shower/Social/Lunch for Nathan & Ashlee Wallace. This event will be a great time of fellowship! It will also help Nathan & Ashlee get several 'wants and needs' for RJ before he arrives! Check back with the blog later in the week for an updated food sign-up and gift sign-up!
- August 16: Baby shower honoring Leigh Ann Tedrow (Walking Together Life Journey Group). Leigh Ann and Darrel are expecting a baby boy! The shower will be held at Renee Blue's house from 10am-Noon. If you plan to attend, please e-mail Angela Osborne at oz4@bellsouth.net to sign up for food. The Tedrows are registered at Babies R Us and Target.
Promoter News
Students
Fundraiser for Cleveland Mission Trip: On August 3rd there will be a hot dog lunch in the CLC immediately following the 10:45 service. Proceeds from the lunch will support the high school students going on the Cleveland Mission Trip.
Married Adults
Parenting 301 (The Journey with an Adolescent, ages 11-15) Friday, September 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. We will address what your child will face as they move into the teenage years.
Weekend to Remember: October 3-5 at Four Seasons. A 2 1/2 day marriage conference that teaches God's design for marriage and family. Regular rate is $285 per couple but if you register with the group code 10533, you save $80. Call 1-800-358-6329 to register or go to www.familylife.com/weekend.
Activities
Upward Flag Football: Coaches and referees are needed for the season beginning July 28th. If you are interested in helping please contact Jimmy Jackson.
Atlanta Braves Weekend: September 6-7. Spend an incredible weekend in Atlanta with the family and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $97 per person, double occupancy, includes one night's lodging and one baseball game. Meals are extra. Transportation will be your own vehicle. Only 25 tickets are available! Registration deadline is NEXT SUNDAY, July 27th.
Fall Co-Ed Softball: Any man or woman interested in playing co-ed softball this fall should contact Jimmy Jackson, 288-3824, as soon as possible.
Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers has begun registering for next fall. There are limited spots available, so if you would like to join other moms on the third Tuesday mornings from September to May, please call Kyra Houser, coordinator, at 288-8488 or j.houser@earthlink.net.
Mark your calendar
Boone Mission Trip: September 8-12. We will be working with Three Forks Baptist Association repairing homes for needy families and other projects that may include painting, cleaning, yard work, etc. Cost will be $125 per person. This covers food and double occupancy for the hotel. If you are interested, please contact Bill Bailey at 282-3270, Roger Dodson at 373-5395, or Tony McGrady at 282-8142. Deadline for sign up is August 20.
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. Information and registration brochures are available in the church office and at the Welcome Desk.
Additional Announcements
- The Medical Dental Bus Clinic will be at Guilford Baptist Church on Saturday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This ministry provides a means for free dental and very basic medical care to be offered to residents of NC. Patients targeted include people without insurance, the impoverished, Hispanic and other ethnic groups, the homeless, the elderly and more. Call 299-1234 for an appointment.
- "Commission" magazines are available in the racks near the elevator.
