- 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 Some of the information I have may be outdated.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:
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
