- Thanks David for a wonderful lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is The Invitation is Inclusive. The background passage for next week is Isaiah 55:1-66:24. The lesson passage for next week is Isaiah 55:1-13.
- Welcome to our guests: Todd Lindley, Laura Caudill, Adam Hamilton and Ashley Price. We enjoyed having you with us Sunday!
- Happy Belated Birthday to Billy Williamson on April 12th!
- Happy Belated Anniversary to Ken and Ashley Breed on April 19th (sorry guys, I kinda fell behind on birthdays and anniversaries this month)!
- 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!
- If you would like to provide breakfast for either or the remaining Sundays in May, please e-mail Melissa and let her know (The Breakfast Sign-Up is on the left hand side of the blog).
- Girl's Weekend: May 15-17th we'll be spending a weekend right outside Boone, NC. All ladies are welcome! There will be no cost for the cabin, but we ask that you chip in to help pay for meals prepared at the cabin and gas for the trip. We will also eat dinner out one night during the trip. An exact dollar amount will be given soon. If you plan to go, and have not e-mailed Melissa or you did not sign up this past Sunday, please let her know no later than this coming Sunday, May 3rd!
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 of 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 6:30 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 a reservation, contact Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824.
The Magic of David Garrard: "A Great Magic Show for Children of All Ages!" Saturday, May 16th at 10:30am in the CLC. Cost is $1 per person, child or adult (3 and under are free). David has performed on cruise ships and at churches for years. He has served as a Children's Pastor at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Louisville, KY for over 25 years.
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 Seminar: 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 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.
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.
