- Thanks Jeremy, for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is When Assessing One's Lifework. The background passage for next week is 2 Samuel 5:1-8:18 (1 Chronicles 1:1-9; 13:1-14:16; 15:25-16:3; 17:1-18:17. The lesson passages for next week are 2 Samuel 5:9-12; 7:1-5, 8-11, 18-21.
- Happy belated Anniversary to Jeremy and Misty on October 28th!
- Congratulations to Jeremy and Misty on Ethan's baby dedication.
- Happy Birthday to Lauren Holbrook, today, November 2nd!
- Many of you have seen David McManus' prayer request about an 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.
- Our Ladies Bible Study Group will meet tomorrow, Monday, November 3rd at Ashlee Wallace's House. Come at 6:45 to enjoy fellowship and snacks. The study will start at 7! It's not too late to join. For more information and directions, click here.
- I meant to post this 2 weeks ago, but forgot... Jason, Ashley and Joy, this is in honor of your Baptism! Ker-Plunk!
- Our next class social will be Saturday, November 22nd! More details to come.
- If you would be willing to bring breakfast on one of the available dates in November, please e-mail Melissa!
- I am will be changing the location of the blog directory soon. The directory will soon be listed as a blog post. I will keep the "Blog Directory" column on the left side of the page, but instead of people's information, there will be a link to click to take you to the post. I will be taking pictures in the near future to post in the directory as well!
Promoter/Church News
Preschool/Children
Operation Christmas Child: October kicks off our annual collection of gift-filled shoe boxes for poor, sick & 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 shoeboxes. You may also use your own shoeboxes. Deadline for collection is Sunday, November 16.
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 $95.99 per night per room (up to 4 per room) plus meals. Lunch Monday and Tuesday will be provided. A $25 deposit is due November 28th.
Married Adults
Operation Outreach: TODAY, November 2 at 4pm. Meet in room 216.
Marriage 401 "Perseverance for the Journey": November 8 from 9 - Noon. Come discuss keeping your marriage healthy over the long haul.
Activities
Co-Ed Adult Indoor Soccer League: The Spears Family YMCA has a recreational league open to all on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Game times are 9pm, 9:40pm & 10:20pm. The season is early December through Mid-February. Cost is $75 per player. Registration deadline is November 9th. See Jimmy to register or for more details.
Music
"The Heartbeat of Christmas": It's not too late to be involved in 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 you're interested 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 them! Contact Stacy in the church office at 288-3824 or by e-mail at slmiley@lawndalebaptist.org
Additional Announcements
- Ann Vaughn is collecting items for Urban Ministries. There will be marked collection boxes in the first floor elevator lobby until Wednesday, December 17th. Items needed include travel size toothpaste, tissues, shampoo, toothbrushes, combs, soap & washcloths.
- The Single Adults are collecting new or gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children on Christmas Day. Collection boxes are located in the elevator lobby on the 2nd floor and in the children's wing on the 1st floor until Christmas Eve.
- If you are interested in leading a LifePlus Course in the Spring, please submit a brief outline and any books/materials that will be used to Curt Dean or Gary Wade no later than December 7th.
