SOUPer Bowl, 2010!

Please join us for our 3rd Annual SOUPer Bowl Party!

When: Sunday, February 7th @ 6:00pm

Where: Jeremy & Misty Hood's house

(6407 Woodmont Road, Jamestown)

Please bring a drink and soup, chili or your favorite football food!

Hood: Paper Products
Gardner: White Chili

Holbrook: Corn dip and chips

Sigmon: Wings

Dixon: Meatballs

Elliott: Sausage Dip

Martin: TBA
Pearman: TBA

Announcements: December 27, 2009

• Class News
• Thanks Billy for another wonderful lesson! Way to make a comeback! :) The title of next week's lesson is How to Be Courageous. The background passage for next week is Mark 6:6b-56. The lesson passage for next week is Mark 6:35-52. Be on the lookout for notes from Billy's lesson later in the week.
• There are plenty of dates available to bring breakfast during the months of January and February. Please take a look at the dates still needed and e-mail Melissa if you'd like to provide breakfast for one of those dates!
• I have some catching up to do... Happy Belated Birthday to:

1. Alison Inman: December 1
2. Priscilla Martin: December 4
3. Nathan Wallace: December 25

• Welcome to our visitors, Ryan & Krystal (friends of Billy and Priscilla)and Erin Rierson (Lauren's sister)!
• Men's Bible Study: Will begin meeting on Friday, January 8th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground Avenue. Please give $5 to Jeremy or Rodney to cover the cost of the book that will be used. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: I will send out an e-mail with the start date as soon as I run it by the leaders and hostess. We will continue to meet at Ashlee Wallace's house on Monday nights at 6:45pm. The name of the study we will be doing is He Speaks to Me, by Priscilla Shirer. Study guides can be purchased at LifeWay. All women are welcome!
• Our next class social will be January 23rd. More details to come!

Church News

• The Church Office will be closed on Friday, January 1st. Have a Happy New Year!
• 2010 calendars featuring the various ministries of LBC are available in the church office for $6 each.
• There will be a called business meeting on Sunday, January 3rd following the evening service. We will vote on Deacons for 2010 and recommendations from the Nominating Committee.

Married Adults

Operation Outreach: Sunday, January 3rd at 4:00pm. Meet in room 216 for assignments.

Nearly/Newly Married Class: If you are considering marriage, planning on getting married or recently married, you will be interested in this class. Beginning on Wednesday, January 20th, we will have a 7 week class meeting from 7-8pm. We will be using a workbook called, "Preparing for Marriage" by Dennis Rainey. If you'd like to sign up, call the church office at 288-3824.

Activities

Valentine's Banquet: Tickets for the 2010 Valentine's Banquet will go on sale the first Sunday in January. The date of the event is Sunday, February 14th at 6:15pm in the CLC. Adult ticket cost is $8, children $2, and can be purchased from Jimmy Jackson. "Acts of Renewal" the husband and wife team, Jim and Carol Shore, will entertain the adults at the banquet with fun, enriching family theatrical performances and children will be dismissed to the Fellowship Hall to see a Christian magician. More information about the entertainment can be found at www.actsofrenewal.com. 

Spring Semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm. You may sign-up for classes beginning TODAY at the LifePlus table in the foyer or register and pay online www.lawndalebaptist.org. Below is a listing of the classes offered:

• English as a Second Language
• GriefShare
• Meet the Skeptic
• Becoming a Christian Entrepreneur
• Women of the Bible
• Financial Peace University
• Marriage Basics
• The Big D (support group for teens of divorced parents)
• First Place 4 Health
• Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed
• Heaven
• Parents Guiding Children in Biblical Principals of Sexuality.
• Examining Cults in Light of God's Word (begins March 7th)

Lesson Overview 12/06/2009

Lesson Overview

12/06/2009

Announcements: December 6, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Nathan for a great lesson!
• Congratulations Matt and Melissa on the birth of Beautiful Baby Ava!

Dinner Schedule for Matt and Melissa:
Monday, Dec 7 - Laura Pearman
Wednesday, Dec 9 - Amanda Elliott
Friday, Dec 11 - Misty Hood
Sunday, Dec 13 - Monica Sigmon
Tuesday, Dec 15 - Ashlee Wallace
Thursday, Dec 17 - Lauren Holbrook
Saturday, Dec 19 - April Dixon
Monday, Dec 21 - Laura Lindley

Church News
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available in the church lobby and church website for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance.

 

The Ingathering of the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering will be Sunday, December 13th during both services.
Stuffed Toy Collection: The Single Adult Ministry is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children for Christmas. Bring to the 1st floor collection area by Christmas Eve.


Valentine's Banquet: THickets for the 2010 Valentine's Banquet will go on sale the first Sunday in January. The date of the event is Sunday, February 14th at 6:15pm in the CLC. Adult ticket cost is $8 , children $2, and both can be purchased from Jimmy Jackson. "Acts of Renewal," the husband and wife team of Jim and Carol Shore will entertain the adults at the banquet with fun, enriching family theatrical performances and children will be dismissed to the Fellowship Hall to see a Christian magician. More information about the entertainment can be found at http://www.actsofrenewal.com/.

Prison Ministry Opportunity: An informational meeting will be held concerning a powerful ministry opportunity for LBC members. On Monday, December 14th at 6:00pm in room 262, Chaplain John Marks of the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry will have a presentation explaining how you can be involved in LBC's prison ministry.

 

LifePlus Spring 2010: If you are interested in leading a LifePlus discipleship course and have a topic in mind, please submit a brief outline of that topic on the pink card in your LJG folder to Gary Wade (509-3540) or Curt Dean (288-3824), no later than Sunday, December 6th. Additional cards are available in the church office or from Curt Dean. The 2010 Spring semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm.

Stuffed Toy Collection: The Single Adult Ministry is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children for Christmas. Bring to the 1st floor collection area by Christmas Eve.


Urban Ministry Collection: Ann Vaughn is collecting toiletry items to fill gift bags for Urban Ministry to give to the homeless for Christmas. Items needed are travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, razors, washcloths, comb and toboggans. Bring to 1st floor collection area no later than Sunday, December 13th.

 

Announcements: November 29, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for a great lesson!
• Ladies - Please let Melissa know if you are planning on participating in the Ladies bible study beginning in January. Please let her know if Monday nights at 6:45 work for you.
• New Study Guides for the Winter Quarter are now available. If you did not have a chance to pick one up on Sunday, we have plenty of extras in the LJG room! We will start in the new guide on December 6th.

Dinner Schedule for Billy and Priscilla
Nov. 28 - Melissa
Nov. 30 - Laura P.
Dec. 2 - Amanda
Dec. 4 - Misty
Dec. 6 - Monica
Dec. 8 - Ashlee
Dec. 10 - Lauren
Dec. 12 - Kathy
Dec. 13 - April

Church News
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available in the church lobby and church website for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance.


LifePlus Spring 2010: If you are interested in leading a LifePlus discipleship course and have a topic in mind, please submit a brief outline of that topic on the pink card in your LJG folder to Gary Wade (509-3540) or Curt Dean (288-3824), no later than Sunday, December 6th. Additional cards are available in the church office or from Curt Dean. The 2010 Spring semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting today, Angel cards are available after each service in the lobby. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st.

Stuffed Toy Collection: The Single Adult Ministry is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children for Christmas. Bring to the 1st floor collection area by Christmas Eve.

Urban Ministry Collection: Ann Vaughn is collecting toiletry items to fill gift bags for Urban Ministry to give to the homeless for Christmas. Items needed are travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, razors, washcloths, comb and toboggans. Bring to 1st floor collection area no later than Sunday, December 13th.

Lesson Overview 11/22/2009

Lesson Overview

11/22/2009

Announcements: November 22, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Nathan for another wonderful lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Nathan's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is: Obey God's Word. The background passage for next week is Psalm 119:1-176. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 119:1-16.
• Congratulations to Billy and Priscilla Martin on the birth of their daughter, Isabelle. Click here for a picture and details. Meal sign-ups will be coming soon!
• Welcome to Chris and Amanda Elliott, the newest members of our LJG!
• New Study Guides for the Winter Quarter are now available. If you did not have a chance to pick one up on Sunday, we have plenty of extras in the LJG room! We will start in the new guide on December 6th.
• If you haven't seen Dr. Joe's interview with News 14, Carolina, click here.

Church News

Feeding of the 5000: We will distribute 1000 boxes to families in our community on Tuesday, November 24th. Each box will contain the food items needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for a family of 5.

Children
Operation Christmas Child: If for some reason, you were not able to return your shoebox by November 15th, you may still bring it to the central lobby and the team will deliver them to Boone, NC on November 29th.

Music
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available in the church lobby and church website for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance.

Additional Announcements
LifePlus Spring 2010: If you are interested in leading a LifePlus discipleship course and have a topic in mind, please submit a brief outline of that topic on the pink card in your LJG folder to Gary Wade (509-3540) or Curt Dean (288-3824), no later than Sunday, December 6th. Additional cards are available in the church office or from Curt Dean. The 2010 Spring semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting today, Angel cards are available after each service in the lobby. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st.

Stuffed Toy Collection: The Single Adult Ministry is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children for Christmas. Bring to the 1st floor collection area by Christmas Eve.

Urban Ministry Collection: Ann Vaughn is collecting toiletry items to fill gift bags for Urban Ministry to give to the homeless for Christmas. Items needed are travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, razors, washcloths, comb and toboggans. Bring to 1st floor collection area no later than Sunday, December 13th.

Introducing Izzy...

Congratulations
to Billy & Priscilla Martin

on the birth of their daughter

Isabelle Grace Martin

 Born November 22, 2009 at 8:22 pm

6 lbs 10 oz, 19 inches

Announcements: November 15, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Jeremy's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is: Give Thanks. The background passage for next week is Psalm 116:1-19. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 116:1-19.
• The church is looking for volunteers for The Feeding of the 5000 on Tuesday, November 24th. People are needed to help with security and to help pass out food. If you are interested and are able to help anytime between 11:30am-2:30pm, please call the church office and let them know!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. November 21: Class Social! Click here to see the dinner groups and details. If you would like to come and have not yet signed up, please e-mail Misty or Laura so they can put you in a group!
2. December 1: Deadline to sign up for Christmas Poinsettias (details below).
3. December 12 & 13: Greensboro Christmas Spectacular (details below).
   

Church News

The Feeding of the 5000: We are seeing to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed 5 people per box. We will distribute the boxes to families in our community on Tuesday, November 24th. It isn't too late to donate food: Green Beans (50 oz. can), Yams (40-50 oz. can), & Rice (32 oz. bag)!

Children
Operation Christmas Child: Shoe boxes are due November 15th. However, if for some reason, you were not able to return them on the 15th, you may still bring them to the central lobby and the team will deliver them to Boone, NC on November 29th.

Music

Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available in the church lobby and church website for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance.

Additional Announcements
LifePlus Spring 2010: If you are interested in leading a LifePlus discipleship course and have a topic in mind, please submit a brief outline of that topic on the pink card in your LJG folder to Gary Wade (509-3540) or Curt Dean (288-3824), no later than Sunday, December 6th. Additional cards are available in the church office or from Curt Dean. The 2010 Spring semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting today, Angel cards are available after each service in the lobby. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.   

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st.  

Stuffed Toy Collection: The Single Adult Ministry is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals to give to homeless children for Christmas. Bring to the 1st floor collection area by Christmas Eve.

Urban Ministry Collection: Ann Vaughn is collecting toiletry items to fill gift bags for Urban Ministry to give to the homeless for Christmas. Items needed are travel size toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, razors, washcloths, comb and toboggans. Bring to 1st floor collection area no later than Sunday, December 13th. 

November Social

Progressive Dinner

Saturday, November 21

Meet at your host home at 5:30pm (your host couple will contact you to let you know what to bring).

We will meet at Marc & Lauren Holbrook's at 7:15pm for dessert... bring something yummy!

Jeremy & Misty

(6407 Woodmont Rd. Jamestown)

Nathan & Ashlee

Billy & Priscilla

Greg & Laura

(10 Highland Bluff Ct. Greensboro)

Marc & Lauren

Chris & Amanda

Matt & Melissa

(4913 Riding Ridge Dr. Greensboro)

Brandon & April

Lesson Overview

Lesson Overview

11/08/2009

Announcements: November 8, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Nathan for another wonderful lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Nathan's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is: Live Righteously. The background passagae for next week is Psalm 112:1-10. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 112:1-10.
• Welcome to our guest, Mandy Smith! We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
  
• Attention Ladies!!! Dinner TONIGHT at Poblano's (on Battleground) at 6:45. All ladies are welcome!
  
• This coming Sunday the church is looking to collect bags or rice for The Feeding of the 5000. If you are able, please donate one or several 32 oz. bag(s) or rice. It still isn't too late to donate 50 oz. cans of green beans and 40 oz. cans or yams either! Thank you!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. November 13: Candlelight Coffee (details below)
2. November 14: Church Workday (details below)
3. November 15: Deadline to turn in Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child 
4. November 21: Class Social! Progressive Dinner: We will break into small groups (groups and host homes will be announced soon) and eat dinner at 5:30. Following dinner, we will meet at Maxie B's for dessert at 7:15. If you have not had a chance to sign up, please e-mail Misty or Laura ASAP. Thanks! :)
5. December 1: Deadline to sign up for Christmas Poinsettias (details below).
6. December 12 & 13: Greensboro Christmas Spectacular (details below).

Church News

Children
Operation Christmas Child: Be sure to pick up a brochure at the central lobby table and pack one or more gift-filled shoe boxes. Shoe boxes must be returned to the church by November 15th.

Music
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available in the church lobby and church website for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance. 
  

Additional Announcements

LifePlus Spring 2010: If you are interested in leading a LifePlus discipleship course and have a topic in mind, please submit a brief outline of that topic on the pink card in your LJG folder to Gary Wade (509-3540) or Curt Dean (288-3824), no later than Sunday, December 6th. Additional cards are available in the church office or from Curt Dean. The 2010 Spring semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm.

The Candlelight Coffee: (Tickets are currently sold out, but you may put your name on a waiting list. If you have extra tickets that will not be used, please call the church office, 288-3824, and return them immediately!) Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm (Please use the Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses, and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting November 2nd, a special "Angel" Christmas tree will be located in the main lobby with the names of children to be adopted. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Church Workday: The Grounds Committee is calling everyone to help spruce up our campus on Saturday, November 14th from 8:30am-11:30am. Please bring your rakes, pruners, shovels, gloves, wheelbarrows or whatever tool you most prefer using.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st. 


Book Fair: The Children's Learning Center will have a book fair in the children's wing on November 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th and 16th from 9:15am-1:15pm. We would love for you to join us in celebrating reading!

Lesson Overview - 11.1.09

When I am Afflicted

Announcements: November 1, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Jeremy's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is Choose Wisely. The background passage for next week is Psalm 1:1-6. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 1:1-6.
• Happy Birthday to Lauren Holbrook TODAY, November 2nd!
• If you are able/willing to host a small group dinner or games and dessert at your house for our social on November 21st, please e-mail Misty or Laura to let them know!
• Next Sunday the church is looking to collect Yams for The Feeding of the 5000. If you are able, please donate one or several 40-50 oz. can(s) of yams. Thank you!
  
• Upcoming Dates:

1. November 13: Candlelight Coffee (details below)
2. November 14: Church Workday (details below)
3. November 15: Deadline to turn in Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child
   
4. November 21: Class Social! Progressive dinner... More details and sign-up sheet to come!
5. December 1: Deadline to sign up for Christmas Poinsettias (details below)
6. December 12 & 13: Greensboro Christmas Spectacular (details below) 

Church News

Feeding of the 5000: We are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed 5 people per box. We will distribute the boxes to families in our community on Tuesday, November 24th.

• November 8th: Yams (40-50 oz. can)
• November 15: Bag of rice (32 oz.)

Children
Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes must be returned to the church by November 15th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process shoeboxes in Boon on November 30-December 2. We will travel to Boone on November 29th. Your reservation deposit of $25 holds your place. Mark your check "Boone Mission Trip" and make it payable to LBC. Your only cost will be a motel rate of $49.99 (up to 4 per room) and your meals. 

Preschool Choir: Join us on Sundays at 5:00pm in Rooms 146 (3s), 148 (4s), and 150 (5K) as we prepare for our Christmas performance!

Music
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance. 

Additional Announcements

The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm (pleas use the Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses, and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting November 2nd, a special "Angel" Christmas tree will be located in the main lobby with the names of children to be adopted. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Church Workday: The Grounds Committee is calling everyone to help spruce up our campus on Saturday, November 14th from 8:30am-11:30am. Please bring your rakes, pruners, shovels, gloves, wheelbarrows or whatever tool you most prefer using.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st. 


Book Fair: The Children's Learning Center will have a book fair in the children's wing on November 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th and 16th from 9:15am-1:15pm. We would love for you to join us in celebrating reading!

 

Lesson Overview 10/25/2009

Psalm 73 1-28

Announcements: October 25, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Billy for another great lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Billy's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is When I Am Afflicted. The background passage for next week is Psalm 102:1-28. The lesson passages for next week are Psalm 102:1-14, 24-28.
• Reminder: Daylight Savings ends next weekend! Be sure to set your clock back an hour before going to sleep on Saturday!
• Happy Anniversary to Jeremy & Misty this Wednesday, October 28th!
• Upcoming Dates: 

1. October 31: Men's Flag Football Game! Guys, a flag football game has been planned for anyone interested at 9am at Bur-Mil Park. Invite a friend or neighbor! For the exact location or any questions, contact Jeremy.
2. October 31: Fall Spectacular! 5:30pm-9:00pm in the church parking lot!
3. November 1: Operation Outreach
4. November 13: Candlelight Coffee
5. November 14: Church Workday
6. December 1: Deadline to sign up for a Christmas Poinsettia
7. December 12 & 13: Greensboro Christmas Spectacular

Church News

Lawndale's Website 

Feeding the 5000: On four consecutive Sundays, we are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed 5 people per box. We will distribute the boxes to families in our community on Tuesday, November 24th.

• TODAY- Donation for hams ($8 each)
• November 1st- Green Beans (50 oz. can)
• November 8th- Yams (40-50 oz. can)
• November 15th- Bag of rice (32 oz.)

Quarterly Business Meeting: TONIGHT following the evening service to vote on the proposed changes to church by-laws.

Children

Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes must be returned to the church by November 15th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process the shoeboxes in Boone on November 30th-December 2nd. We will travel to Boone on November 29th. Your reservation deposit of $25 holds your place. Mark your check "Boone Mission Trip" and make it payable to LBC. Your only cost will be a motel rate of $49.99 (up to 4 per room) and your meals. 

Preschool Choir: Join us on Sundays at 5:00pm in Room 146 (3s), 148 (4s), and 150 (5K) as we prepare for our Christmas performance!

Married Adults

Operation Outreach: Sunday, November 1st at 4:00pm in Room 216.

Music

Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets will be available for $5/ticket beginning Sunday, November 1st. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance. 

Additional Announcements

Fall Spectacular: Our annual Fall Spectacular will be on Saturday, October 31st from 5:30pm-9:00pm. As always, we need lots of volunteers. Contact Jimmy if you would like to help. We are collecting candy donations on the 1st floor. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped and must not contain nuts!

The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm (pleas use the Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses, and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting November 2nd, a special "Angel" Christmas tree will be located in the main lobby with the names of children to be adopted. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Church Workday: The Grounds Committee is calling everyone to help spruce up our campus on Saturday, November 14th from 8:30am-11:30am. Please bring your rakes, pruners, shovels, gloves, wheelbarrows or whatever tool you most prefer using.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st. 

Announcements: October 18, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Nathan for another wonderful lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Nathan's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is When I Have Doubts. The background passage for next week is Psalm 73:1-28. The lesson passages for next week are Psalm 73:1-5, 12-20, 25-28.
• Reminder: Please be prepared for class to start at 9:20am next week. We hope that the extra 10 minutes will give teachers extra time if necessary at the end of the lesson, and help us clear out of the room before the class after us needs to enter. Thanks! :)
• Happy Belated Birthday to Ashley Breed this past Sunday, October 18th!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, October 23rd at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground. All men are welcome!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. October 31: Men's Flag Football Game! Guys, a flag football game has been planned for anyone interested at 9am at Bur-Mil Park. More details to come.
2. October 31: Fall Spectacular!! 5:30pm-9:00pm.

Church News

Lawndale's Website

Children
Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes must be returned to the church by November 18th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process shoeboxes in Boone on November 30 - December 2. We will travel to Boone on November 29th. Your reservation deposit of $25 holds your place. Mark your check "Boone Mission Trip" and make it payable to LBC. Your only cost will be a motel rate of $49.99 (up to 4 per room) and your meals.

Preschool Choir: Join us on Sundays at 5:00pm in Rooms 146 (3s), 148 (4s), and 150 (5K) as we prepare for our Christmas performance!

Married Adults
Operation Outreach: Sunday, November 1st at 4:00pm in Room 216. 

Music
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets will be available for $5/ticket beginning Sunday, November 1st. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance. 

Activities
Annual Fall Spectacular: Saturday, October 31st from 5:30pm-9:00pm. As always, we need lots of volunteers. Contact Jimmy if you would like to help. We are collecting candy donations on the 1st floor. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped and must not contain nuts!       

Additional Announcements
Feeding the 5000: In four consecutive Sundays, we are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed 5 people per box. On Sunday, October 25th, we will need 1000 donations of $8 to buy a ham for each box. Specially marked envelopes will be provided in advance for this outreach offering. Each of the follwing Sundays, we will be asking for specific items to be dropped off in our collection area.

• October 25: Donation for hams ($8)
• November 1: Green Beans (50 oz. can)
• November 8: Yams (40-50 oz. can)
• November 15: Bag of Rice (32 oz.)   

The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm (Please use Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade adn older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music, and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses and sliverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure you bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season!

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adpot" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting November 22nd, a special "Angel" Christmas tree will be located in the main lobby with the names of children to be adopted. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st. 

Church Workday: The Grounds Committee is calling everyone to help spruce up our campus on Saturday, November 14th from 8:30am-11:30am.

Lesson Overview - 10/11: When I Have Sinned

Announcements: October 11, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Jeremy's lesson later this week! The title of next week's lesson is When I Am Afraid. The background passage for next week is Psalm 56:1-13. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 56:1-13. 
• Reminder: Please be prepared for class to start at 9:20am next week. We hope that the extra 10 minutes will give our teachers extra time if necessary at the end of the lesson, and help us clear out of the room before the class after us needs to enter. Thanks! :)
• Welcome to our visitors, Chris & Amanda Elliott! We enjoyed having you with us this morning!
• Women's Bible Study: Will continue Monday, October 12th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey is leading this study. All women are welcome! Click here if you need directions to Ashlee's (please disregard the dates and times as they are from a previous study).
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, October 16th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground. Rodney Navey is leading this study. All men are welcome!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. October 17: Baby shower honoring Priscilla & Billy Martin! Click here to see all of the details and a current food sign-up list.
2. October 31: Men's Flag Football Game! Guys, a flag football game has been planned for anyone interested at 9am at Bur-Mil Park. More details to come.
3. October 31: Fall Spectacular!! 5:30pm-9pm.

Church News

Lawndale's Website 

*Special Called Business Meeting: Following the evening service TONIGHT to discuss proposed changes to the church by-laws.

*Pastors' Appreciation Night: TONIGHT at 6:45pm, following an abbreviated service. Refreshments will follow in the CLC.

Children

Operation Christmas Child: Kick-off will be on Sunday, October 11th and shoe boxes must be returned to the church by November 18th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process shoe boxes in Boone on November 30th-December 2nd. We will travel to Boone on November 29th. Your reservation deposit of $25 holds your place. Mark your check "Boone Mission Trip" and make it payable to LBC. Your only cost will be a motel rate of $49.99 (up to 4 per room) and your meals.

Preschool Choir: Join us on Sundays at 5:00pm in Rooms 146 (3's), 148 (4's), & 150 (5/K) as we prepare for our Christmas performance.

Music

Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 1st. 

Activities

Annual Fall Spectacular: Saturday, October 31st, and as always, we will need LOTS of volunteers. Contact Jimmy at 288-3824 if you would like to help. We are also collecting candy donations on the 1st floor collection area. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped! Please do not donate products containing nuts- some children are highly allergic!

Additional Announcements

Feeding of the 5000: In four consecutive Sundays, we are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed five people per box. On Sunday, October 25th, we will need 1000 donations of $8 to buy a ham for each box. Specially marked envelopes will be provided in advance for this outreach offering. Each of the following Sundays, we will be asking for specific items to be dropped off in our collection area.

• October 25: $8 donation for hams
• November 1: Green beans (50 oz. can)
• November 8: Yams (40 or 50 oz. can)
• November 15: Bag of rice (32 oz.)

The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm -9:00pm (Please use the Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music, and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season!

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team - Sharing Hope in Crisis Seminar: Saturday, October 17th at Westover Church. Registration fee is $25 and includes all materials and a box lunch. To register, call the Westover Church office at 299-7374 ext. 3042 or e-mail breitz@westoverchurch.com. When tragedy strikes, how can you share the love of Christ? What should you do? What should you say? What should you not say? The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team invites you to a one-day seminar in Greensboro that will equip you to respond effectively and appropriately to hurting people and bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those who feel that hope is lost.

Women's Mentor Training: Saturday, October 24th from 9:00am-2:00pm. $6 fee includes snack and lunch. Contact Donna Navey or e-mail Lawndalementoring@yahoo.com.

10/4/2009 Lesson Overview: Psalm 23

Psalm 23:1-6

Announcements: October 4, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Billy for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is When I Have Sinned. The background passage for next week is Psalm 51:1-19. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 51:1-13. 
• Scripture Memory Challenge: Here are the two verses Nathan & Billy have challenged us to memorize!

1. Psalm 19:14: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
2. Psalm 23:1: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

• Please be prepared for class to start at 9:20am next week. We hope that the extra 10 minutes will give our teachers extra time if necessary at the end of the lesson, and help us clear out of the room before the class after us needs to enter. Thanks! :)
• Happy Birthday to Matt Gardner, this Tuesday, October 6th!
• Happy Anniversary to Billy & Priscilla Martin this Wednesday, October 7th!
• Women's Bible Study: Will continue Monday, October 5th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey is leading this course. All women are welcome!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, October 9th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground. All men are welcome!
• Last Week's Lesson: Click here to view Nathan's notes from his lesson last week. Be on the lookout for an e-mail from Billy once the notes from today's lesson are posted on the blog as well!
• October 17: Baby shower honoring Priscilla & Billy Martin! Click here to see all of the details and a current food sign-up list.

Church News

Children

Operation Christmas Child: Kick-off will be on Sunday, October 11th and shoeboxes must be returned to the church by November 18th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process shoeboxes in Boone on November 30th-December 2nd. We will travel to Boone on November 29th. Your reservation deposit of $25 holds your place. Mark your check "Boone Mission Trip" and make it payable to LBC. Your only cost will be a motel rate of $49.99 (up to 4 per room) and your meals.

Married Adults

Marriage Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Premarriage/Newly Married Class: Scheduled for 7 Wednesday nights beginning October 7th. 

Activities

Annual Fall Spectacular: Saturday, October 31st and as always, we will need lots of volunteers. Contact Jimmy at 288-3824 if you would like to help. We are also collecting candy donations on the 1st floor collection area. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped. Please do not donate products containing nuts - some children are highly allergic!

Music

Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 1st.

Additional Announcements

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team - Sharing Hope in Crisis Seminar: Saturday, October 17th at Westover Church. Registration fee is $25 and includes all materials and a box lunch. To register, call the Westover church office at 299-7374 ext. 3042 or e-mail breitz@westoverchurch.com. When tragedy strikes, how can you share the love of Christ? What should you do? What should you say? What should you not say? The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team invites you to a one-day seminar in Greensboro that will equip you to respond effectively and appropriately to hurting people and bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those who feel that hope is lost. 

Pastor's Appreciation Night: Sunday, October 11th at 6:45pm, following an abbreviated service. Refreshments will follow in the CLC.

Women's Mentor Training: Saturday, October 24th from 9:00am-2:00pm. $6 fee includes snacks and lunch. Contact Donna Navey or e-mail Lawndalementoring@yahoo.com to enroll.

Feeding of the 5000: In four consecutive Sundays (October 25th, November 1st, November 8th and November 15th), we are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed five people per box. On Sunday, October 25th, we will need 1000 donations of $8 to buy a ham for each box. Specially marked envelopes will be provided in advance for this outreach offering. Each of the following Sundays, we will be asking for specific items (green beans, yams, rice) to be dropped off in our collection area. More information will be provided in our lobby along with reminders from the pulpit regarding product sizes and corresponding dates for each item.

The Candlelight Coffee: Will be held Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea, or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! Tickets go on sale Sunday, October 4th in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season!

Sign Up for Priscilla's Shower!

Please sign up to bring a brunch item to Priscilla's shower! If you plan to attend, and have not had a chance to sign up, please e-mail Melissa to let her know what you are bringing!

(You can click on the image to enlarge it, if needed)

Ashlee: Hashbrown Casserole

Lauren: Sausage Balls

Monica: ???

Melissa: ???

April: ???

9/27/2009 Lesson Overview

"God is Great"

(Psalm 135:1-18)

What are some common uses of the word "great"?
Great Depression - Great Scott - Great Balls of Fire - Grrreeaat!

Announcements: September 20, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson!  
• Please be prepared for class to start at 9:20 next week. We hope that the extra 10 minutes will give our teachers extra time if necessary at the end of the lesson, and help us clear out of the room before the class after us needs to enter. Thanks! :)
  
• Happy Birthday to Todd Lindley, today, September 21st!
• Happy Birthday to April Rast Friday, September 25th!
• Congratulations to Todd and Laura on their wedding this Saturday, September 26th!
• There is one breakfast date still available, October 4th. If you are interested in bringing breakfast on this day, please let Melissa know.
• Women's Bible Study: Will continue today, September 21st at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey is leading this course. All women are welcome!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, September 25th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground. All men are welcome!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. September 26: Todd & Laura's Wedding! Todd and Laura have extended an invitation to our LJG. The wedding is Saturday, September 26th at 4pm at the Tanglewood Park Arboretum (4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC). A reception will follow the service in the Ballroom.
2. October 17: Baby shower honoring Priscilla and Billy Martin. More details and sign-up sheet coming soon! 

Church News

Children
Parent/Child Dedication: Will be on Sunday, October 4th during both morning services. Letters have been sent to parents who have a new baby. Registration and requested information is due back to the church office no later than Friday, September 25th. If you did not receive the information and desire to participate, please call Carol McKinney in the church office at 288-3824.

Children's Bible Drill: Children in 4th-6th grades meet Sundays from 6:15-7:15pm in Room 163. A parent is asked to attend the last fifteen minutes of each session from 7:00pm-7:15pm.

Married Adults
Pre-Marriage/Newly Married Class: Is scheduled for 7 Wednesday nights from 7:00pm-8:00pm, beginning on October 7th. Register with Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824 by September 30th.

Operation Outreach: Sunday, October 4th at 4:00pm. Gather in Room 216 for assignments. 

Additional Announcements
Mission Friends Service Project: The Mission Friends are collecting baby items to fill diaper bags for the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center for those in need. Please bring baby lotion, burp cloths, diapers, wipes, etc. to the bin in the collection area on the lower level by the snack machines. Bags will be packed on September 30th to be donated to the GPCC.

Operation Christmas Child Trip: Reserve November 30th-December 2nd on your calendar to assist in processing shoebox gifts for OCC. We will travel to Boone on Sunday afternoon and are limited to 25 people. Make your reservations by submitting a check for $25/person to the financial office in an envelope marked "Boone Mission Trip, OCC, November 30-December2." Your only cost will be a discount hotel and some meals.

Greensboro Life Chain 2009: On Sunday, October 4th from 2:30-3:30pm, the Greensboro Life Chain 2009 will form along Battleground Avenue. For more information, call Polly Dodson at 375-5395. The National Life Chain is the largest, peaceful, prayerful, pro-life, public witness in the world. More than 1300 cities across the U.S. and Canada are expected to participate this year.

Johnny M. Hunt Men's Conference: "Triple Play-The Trilogy of Men's Struggles," will be on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd at Green Street Baptist Church (303 N. Rotary Drive, High Point, 27262). $59 registration fee includes Friday night steak dinner, snacks, workbook and CD's of sessions. Register online at www.greenstreet.org. For more information, contact Meredith Snoddy at 841-4334.


Billy Graham Rapid Response Team- Sharing Hope in Crisis Seminar: Saturday, October 17th at Westover Church. Registration fee is $25 and includes all materials and a box lunch. To register, call the Westover church office at 299-7374 ext. 3042 or e-mail breitz@westoverchurch.com. When tragedy strikes, how can you share the love of Christ? What should you do? What should you say? What should you not say? The Billy Graham Rapid Response Tam invites you to a one-day seminar in Greensboro that will equip you to respond effectively and appropriately to hurting people, bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those who feel that hop is lost.

Announcements: September 13, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Billy for another wonderful lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is God is Faithful. The background passage for next week is Psalms 105:1-106:48. The lesson passages for next week are Psalms 105:7-11; 106:6-7, 19-21, 40-45.
• Happy Birthday to Melissa Gardner, today, September 13th.
• Happy Anniversary to Tim & Alison Inman this Friday, September 18th!
• There is one breakfast date still available, October 4th. If you are interested in bringing breakfast on this day, please let Melissa know.
• Women's Bible Study: Will begin tomorrow, September 14th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey will be leading this course. All women are welcome!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, September 18th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground. All men are welcome!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. September 19: Baby shower honoring Melissa & Matt Gardner. Click here for all of the details and the food sign up!
2. September 26: Todd & Laura's Wedding! Todd and Laura have extended an invitation to our LJG. The wedding is Saturday, September 26th at 4pm at the Tanglewood Park Arboretum (4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC). A reception will follow the service in the Ballroom.
3. October 17: Baby shower honoring Priscilla & Billy martin. More details and sign up sheet coming soon!

Church News

LifePlus begins tonight at 5:00pm. Classes offered include:

• Griefshare
• Women of the Bible
• Heaven 
• First Place
• LJG Coordinator Training
• Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed - A Study of David
• When Faith Comes Home
• Networking Through Faith
• The Deacon I Want to Be
• Growing Strong in God's Family
• I'm a Christian Now

You may register and pay for materials online, or at the sign up table in the lobby.

Children

Parent/Child Dedication: Will be on Sunday, October 4th during both morning services. Letters have been sent to parents who have a new baby. Registration and requested information is due back to the church office no later than Friday, September 25th. If you did not receive the information and desire to participate, please call Carol McKinney in the church office at 288-3824. 

Married Adults

Marriage & Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Marriage 401- Perseverance for the Journey: Saturday, September 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263. 
• Pre-Marriage/Newly Married Class: Is scheduled for 7 Wednesday nights from 7:00pm-8:00pm, beginning on October 7th. Register with Jennifer in the church office by September 30th.

Additional Announcements

Mission Friends Service Project: The Mission Friends are collecting baby items to fill diaper bags for the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center for those in need. Please bring baby lotion, burp cloths, diapers, wipes, etc. to the bin in the collection area on the lower level by the snack machines. Bags will be packed on September 30th to be donated to the GPCC.

Announcements: September 6, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Nathan for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is God is Just. The background passage for next week is Psalm 9:1-20. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 9:1-16. We will continue working out of the new Fall Learner Guide. If you have not had a chance to pick up your copy, there are plenty of extras in the LJG room!
• There is one breakfast date still available, October 4th. If you are interested in bringing breakfast on this day, please let Melissa know.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, September 11th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will begin MOnday, September 14th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey will be leading this course. All women are welcome!
• Upcoming Dates: 

1. September 12: Baby shower honoring Mark & Denise Simpson (From the Walking Together LJG). The shower will be at Amy Styer's House from 10am-12pm (1216 Alderman Drive, Greensboro/27408). If you plan to attend, please call her so she can plan accordingly (253-1407). Mark & Denise are registered at Babies R Us and Target.
2. September 19: Baby shower honoring Matt & Melissa Gardner. Click here for all of the details and the food sign-up list!
3. September 26: Todd & Laura's Wedding! Todd and Laura have extended an invitation to our LJG. The wedding is Saturday, September 26th at 4pm at the Tanglewood Park Arboretum (4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC). A reception will follow the service in the Ballroom.
4. October 17: Baby shower honoring Billy & Priscilla Martin. More details and sign up sheet coming soon!

Church/Promoter News

LifePlus begins on Sunday, September 13th at 5:00pm. Classes offered include:

• Griefshare
• Women of the Bible
• Heaven
• First Place
• LJG Coordinator Training
• Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed - A Study of David
• When Faith Comes Home
• Networking Through Faith
• The Deacon I Want to Be
• Growing Strong in God's Family
• I'm a Christian Now

You may register and pay for materials online , or at the sign up table in the lobby.

Children

Parent/Child Dedication: Will be on Sunday, October 4th during both morning services. Letters have been sent to parents who have a new baby. Registration and requested information is due back to the church office no later than Friday, September 25th. If you did not receive the information and desire to participate, please call Carol McKinney in the church office at 288-3824.

Married Adults

Marriage & Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Marriage 401- Perseverance for the Journey: Saturday, September 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263. 
• Pre-Marriage/Newly Married Class: Is scheduled for 7 Wednesday nights from 7:00pm-8:00pm, beginning October 7th. Register with Jennifer in the church office by September 30th.

Additional Announcements

Mission Friends Service Project: The Mission Friends are collecting baby items to fill diaper bags for the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center for those in need. Please bring baby lotion, burp cloths, diapers, wipes, etc. to the bin in the collection area on the lower level by the snack machines. Bags will be packed on September 30th to be donated to the GPCC.

Johnny M. Hunt Men's Conference: "Triple Play- The Trilogy of Men's Struggles," will be on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd at Green Street Baptist Church (303 N. Rotary Drive/High Point, 27262). $59 registration fee includes Friday night steak dinner, snacks workbook and CD's of the sessions. Register online www.greenstreet.org. For more information, contact Meredith Snoddy at 841-4334.

Operation Christmas Child Trip: Reserve November 30th-December 2nd on your calendar to assist in processing shoe box gifts for OCC. We will travel to Boone on Sunday afternoon and are limited to 25 people. Make your reservations by submitting a check for $25/person to the financial office in an envelope marked "Boone Mission Trip, Operation Christmas Child, November 30-December 2." Your only cost will be a discount hotel and some meals.

Sign Up for Melissa's Shower!

If you plan to attend, please e-mail Lauren (or sign up on Sundays) and let her know what you plan to bring. Everyone is encouraged to bring an appetizer to munch on for the evening! You can click on the image to enlarge it, if needed.

Misty: Taco Dip & Chips

Ashlee: Some kind of dip goodness

April: Meatballs

Priscilla: Fruit Salad
Lauren:
Laura: Chips & Dip
Kathy: Quiche
Monica: Mini Hot Dogs

Announcements: August 30, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is God is Revealed. The background and lesson passages for next week are Psalm 19:1-14. We will be working out of the new Fall Learner Guide. If you have not had a chance to pick up your copy, there are plenty of extras in the LJG room!
• Happy Birthday to Julia Toth on Tuesday, September 1st!
• There is one breakfast date available, October 4th. If you are interested in bringing breakfast on this day, please let Melissa know.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, September 4th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. All men are welcome!
  
• Women's Bible Study: Will begin Monday, September 14th at 6:45 at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey will be leading this course. Please bring $4 cash to cover the cost of the notebook. All ladies are welcome!
• Upcoming Dates:
  

1. September 12: Baby shower honoring Mark & Denise Simpson (from the Walking Together LJG). The shower will be at Amy Styer's House from 10am-12pm (Address and phone number coming soon). If you plan to attend, please contact Amy so she can plan accordingly. Mark & Denise are registered at Babies R Us and Target.
2. September 19: Baby shower honoring Matt & Melissa Gardner. More details and sign up sheet coming soon!
3. September 26: Todd & Laura's wedding! Todd & Laura have extended invitations to our LJG. The wedding is Saturday, September 26th at 4pm at the Tanglewood Park Arboretum (4061 Clemmons Road/Clemmons, NC). A reception will follow the service in the Ballroom.
4. October 17: Baby Shower honoring Billy & Priscilla Martin. More details and sign up sheet coming soon!

Church/Promoter News

LifePlus begins on Sunday, September 13th at 5:00pm. Classes offered include:

• Griefshare
• Women of the Bible
• Heaven
• First Place
• LJG Coordinator Training
• Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed - A Study of David
• When Faith Comes Home
• Networking Through Faith
• The Deacon I Want to Be
• Growing Strong in God's Family
• I'm a Christian Now

You may register and pay for materials online, or at the sign-up table in the lobby.

Children
Promotion Sunday in LJGs: Sunday, September 6th. Preschoolers (birth-kindergarten) and elementary children (grades 1-5) will receive notification by mail of your new classroom.
Parent/Child Dedication: Will be on Sunday, October 4th during both morning services. Letters have been sent to parents who have a new baby. Registration and requested information is due back to the church office no later than Friday, September 25th. If you did not receive the information and desire to participate, please contact Carol in the church office at 288-3824 or cmckinney@lawndalebaptist.org.

Married Adults
Marriage & Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age.

• Marriage 401- Perseverance for the Journey: Saturday, September 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263.
• Pre-marriage/Newly Married Class: Is scheduled for 7 Wednesday nights from 7:00pm-8:00pm, beginning October 7th. Register with Jennifer in the church office by September 30th.

Additional Announcements
Johnny M. Hunt Men's Conference: "Triple Play-The Trilogy of Men's Struggles," will be on Friday, October 2nd & Saturday, October 3rd at Green Street Baptist Church (303 N. Rotary Drive, High Point). Johnny is the president of the Southern Baptist Convention and Senior Pastor of FBC Woodstock, GA. His conference will address three areas in which men struggle with and must remain vigilant: money, sex and pride. $59 registration fee include Friday night steak dinner, snacks, workbook and CDs of the sessions ($49 before September 1st). Register online www.greenstreet.org. For more information, contact Meredith Snoddy at 841-4334.
Operation Christmas Child Trip: Reserve November 30th-December 2nd on your calendar to assist in processing shoe box gifts for OCC. We will travel to Boone on Sunday afternoon and are limited to 25 people. Make your reservations by submitting a check for $25/person to the financial office in an envelope marked "Boone Mission Trip, Operation Christmas Child, November 30th-December 2nd." Your only cost will be a discount hotel and some meals.