Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Announcements: May 17, 2009

Class News

Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, May 22nd at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
May 30: Class Social!! Click here for more details.

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 graders through 8th graders will meet Monday-Wednesday, June 22nd-24th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
  • Registration is now open an will clost on Sunday, June 14th. Complete a registration card or register online at www.lawndalebaptist.org. VBS assistants are needed! If you're interested in serving, please sign-up at the VBS depot in the main lobby.

Paid Childcare: We occasionally use paid, screened people for various events requiring provision for preschoolers and elementary children. Additional persons are needed in our pool of workers. Applications can be picked up from 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 201- Purpose for the Journey: May 23rd from 9:00am-12:00pm.
  • Parenting 301- The Journey with an Adolescent: June 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm.

ETB Teacher Training: Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00pm in Room 217. Background issues for the next unit of Galatians will be discussed.

Activities

Captain's Choice Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 6th at 9:00am at Crooked Tree Golf Course. The cost is $35. Anyone interested should register no later than May 24th with your $35 fee. Contact Jimmy for details.

Summer Basketball League: Sign up sheets are in the LJG folders for classes who want to sponsor a team in this summer's basketball league. The deadline for team entries is June 14th. Games will be played on Monday evenings beginning June 22nd through July 27th. A tournament will be held the first week of August.

Ohio Amish Country Tour: The registration deadline is July 26th with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at that time. Details of this three night trip, hotel accommodations, and itinerary can be picked up outside Jimmy Jackson's office or by calling the church office to speak with Jimmy.

Additional Announcements

  • Share the Change: Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center offers compassionate care to women and men affected by pregnancy, including the concern of current pregnancy or the grief of a previous abortion. We have empty baby bottles around various entrances in the church lobby. Please pick up a bottle and fill it with your spare change to help support this ministry. You may give coins, cash or checks (made out to GPCC). Please return your filled bottle to the church on Father's Day, June 21st.
  • A 10th Anniversary Celebration for Dr. Joe and PJ Giaritelli will be held on Sunday, June 7th at 6:00pm in the Worship Center and a reception will follow in the CLC.
  • Operation Outreach: Meet in Room 216 on Sunday, June 7th at 4:00pm.