- Thanks Jeremy for a great lesson this morning. The title of next week's lesson is The Lord is Compassionate. The background passage for next week's lesson is Isaiah 54:1-17. The lesson passage for next week is Isaiah 54-1-10.
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, April 17th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
- Upcoming Dates:
- April 25: Class Bowling Social! Come join us for a fun evening of bowling at Brunswick Triad Lanes (off Wendover, across the street from Carmax). We will meet at 6:30pm. You can eat dinner before you come, or get a snack there at the lanes. If you have not signed up and would like to attend, please contact Misty or Km so they can make sure we have the right number of lanes!
- May 15-17: Girl's Weekend! We will be spending a weekend right outside of Boone, NC. All ladies are welcome. Please e-mail Melissa and let her know if you plan to attend. Also, please let Melissa know what time you will be able to leave on Friday. An e-mail with more details will be sent out soon!
Church/Promoter News
Children
VBS 2009: This year's theme is LifeWay's "Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus" (1 John 4:9).
- 4 year olds through completed 5th graders will meet Monday-Friday, June 22nd-26th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
- Completed 6th through 8th graders will meet Monday-Wednesday, June 22nd-24th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Registration is now open and will close on Sunday, June 14th. Complete a Registration card or register online at www.lawndalebaptist.org.
Regional VBS Clinic: Led by the PBA, the clinic will be on May 5th from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm and is $4 each. Childcare will be offered by reservation only. Reservations for dinner and childcare must be made by Wednesday, April 29th. To make reservations, contact Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824.
Music
"For Every Mountain" Spring Concert: On Sunday, May 3rd at 6:00pm, the adult sanctuary choir will combine with our orchestra and praise band for a very unique concert!
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.
- Parenting 201- The Journey with Children (Ages 5-10): April 25th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
- Marriage 201- Purpose for the Journey: May 23rd from 9:00am-12:00pm.
Operation Outreach: Sunday, May 3rd at 4:00pm. Meet in Room 216 for partnering and assignments.
Explore the Bible Teacher Training: Wednesday, May 6th from 7:00pm-8:00pm in Room 217.
National Day of Prayer: Please join us for corporate prayer on Thursday, May 7th from 12:15pm-12:45pm in the Chapel.
Activities
Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 6th at 9:00am. The cost is $35. Anyone interested should register no later than May 24 with your $35 fee. Contact Jimmy for details.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: June 12th-14th. Spend and incredible weekend in Baltimore, Maryland and enjoy a baseball game at Camden Yards between the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves. The cost is $175 per person for adults and $50 per person for children. Space is limited so register early! Registration deadline is Sunday, May 10th, with a $25 per person deposit. Contact Jimmy for more details.
Additional Announcements
Mission Friends Service Project: During April & May, we will be collecting new and gently used books for children of low income families in our community. Please bring your donated books to the collection bin on the 1st floor near the drink and snack machines.
Attention CDL Drivers!: The Transportation Committee is putting out a call for additional drivers for the new church bus who have their Certified Driver's License (CDL). If you have one now or would be interested in obtaining one, please contact Van Duncan at vantd@bellsouth.net or 545-0950. Thank you for your consideration with this important ministry opportunity.
- The Children's Learning Center still has a few openings for the 2009-2010 school year. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Ann Johnson at 282-4177 for more information.
- In preparation for Dr. Joe's 10th anniversary as Lawndale's Pastor, we would like any photos of him and P.J. from the past years. You can send them via e-mail to Grey Ellis at greyellis@interiorvideo.com or drop them off at the church office with Carol McKinney. Photos will not be returned.
- Invitations have been mailed for the 2009 Leadership Banquet. If you fill a leadership position in the church and have not received an invitation, please call Gloria Walker in the church office at 288-3824.
