Sunday, August 24, 2008

Announcements: August 24, 2008


Back in business!!

Class News
  • Thanks David for preparing a great lesson this morning. The title of next week's lesson is: Rome: Facing Limitations. The background passage for next week is Acts 27:1-28:31. The lesson passages for next week are Acts 28:16-25, 28-31.
  • Happy Birthday to Ashlee Wallace this Wednesday, August 27th!
  • Congratulations to Jason and Ashley Powles for joining Lawndale this morning!
  • If you would like to sign up to bring breakfast during the month of September, please let Melissa know and she'll add you to to list!
  • Check back for a post with the details for our class social next Saturday, August 30th!
Promoter News

LifePlus Classes: Classes begin Sunday, September 14 at 5pm. Course offerings are:
  • Helping Children Understand Salvation
  • 411 for Parents
  • God and Human Suffering
  • Life Journey Group Leadership Training
  • Making Peace with your Past (for women)
  • Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti
  • Women of the Bible (A Devotional Study)
  • Understanding Your Spiritual Gifts
  • Gripped by the Greatness of God
  • Financial Peace University
Stop by the LifePlus table in the foyer on Sunday, August 31 for more information.

Married Adults
Operation Outreach: Sunday, September 7 at 4 pm, meet in room 216.
Parenting 301: (The Journey with Adolescent, ages 11-15): Friday, September 26, 6:30-9:30pm. This class will address what your child will face as they move into the teenage years.

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.

Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers begins September 16 at 9am. 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

Additional Announcements
New York Trip: We need at least 30 people to go on this trip. Final payment is due October 15.
Prophecy Event: Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, an expert on prophecy, will be at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church, 674-5382, on Saturday, August 30 from 6-8:30pm. He will speak on "The Secrets to Understanding & The Keys to Unlocking Bible Prophecy."
  • A Continuing Education Bible Class titled Contemporary Christian Preaching will be offered on Tuesday evenings, September 2nd through December 9th from 6:30-9:15pm at Immanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Russ Reaves will be teaching the class. The cost is $90 including books. Register by August 25. Forms are available in the church office. Checks should be made to the Piedmont Baptist Association.
  • Please continue to pray for our African family. Pray they will be able to learn English quickly. If you would like to help financially, please designate funds to "African Family." If there is anyone who could offer Pascal employment, call Shelba Forrest 288-7271.