- Thanks David, for a wonderful lesson this morning. The title of next week's lesson is: Embrace God's Perspective. The background passage for next week is 1 Samuel 16:1-17:58. The lesson passage for next week is 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
- Welcome to Julia Toth! We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
- Happy Birthday to Matt Gardner this Monday, October 6th!
- Happy Anniversary to Billy & Priscilla this Tuesday, October 7th!
- If you would like your name, e-mail and phone number added to the blog directory please let Melissa know. If any of your information needs to be changed or updated please let Melissa know also.
- CLASS SOCIAL! Our next class social will be Saturday, October 18th (time TBA). The social will be held at Greg and Laura Pearman's house. We will have a costume party and the best party will win the coveted "squirrel." Check back this week for an updated post with a sign-up sheet and more details!
Promoter/Church News
Preschool/Children
Parent/Baby Dedication: Sunday, October 26. If you wish to participate and have not received an informational letter, please contact Carol McKinney at 288-3824. Information is due by Monday, October 13th.
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. Deadline for collection is Sunday, November 16.
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.
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 10 with practices starting December 8th. Registration increases to $75 after November 13.
Music
"The Heartbeat of Christmas": It's not too late to be involved i 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 interested, 288-3824.
Women's Ministry
The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 14th from 7-9 pm in the CLC. Tickets go on sale Sunday, October 5th 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.
- Do you sew? We are building our supply of simple costumes for the parade and Christmas program. If you would like to make several simple tunics and robes at home, please call the church office and PJ will get the fabric and patterns to you.
- Update on our African Family: Pascal and Sifa and their children are enjoying worship at LBC. Our ministry to them includes an ESL class. Pascal lost his job due in part to lack of English skills, so pray for him to learn quickly. Those who are able to help with this mission project, please designate funds for the "African Family." If there are people in the church who could offer him employment, call Shelba Forrest at 288-7271.
