Monday, July 20, 2009

Announcements: July 19, 2009

Class News
  • Thanks Billy for a GREAT lesson yesterday! We're all excited to have you on board as a teacher! The title of next week's lesson is How Genuine Are You? The background and lesson passages are James 1:19-27.
  • Happy Belated Anniversary to Mike and April, yesterday, July 19th!
  • Happy Birthday to Kathy Scott this Wednesday, July 22nd!
  • Happy Anniversary to Matt and Melissa this Thursday, July 23rd!
  • Women's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, July 23rd at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. We will go over week 6, our final week, in the book The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood. All women are welcome!
  • Men's Bible Study: Will meet Friday, July 24th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
  • Men's Basketball: Our LJG team will have their next game tonight in the CLC at 6:00pm. The guys will play the staff team tonight! Come out and show your support!
  • Baby Shower honoring Ken & Ashley Breed: This coming Sunday, July 26th, 1pm at Mimi's Cafe (Friendly Center). Ken and Ashley are registered at Target, Babies R Us and Walmart. If you have not signed up to attend and you plan to come, please e-mail Misty Hood no later than Thursday so reservations can be made.
Church/Promoter News

Contemporary Christian Artist Matthew West will be in concert HERE at Lawndale to benefit the Greensboro Pregnancy Center on Friday, July 24th at 7:00pm. Purchase individual tickets at www.itickets.com. Floor seating is $16/ticket and balcony seating is $14/ticket. For a group discount on ten or more tickets, contact the GPCC at 274-4901. Discounted group tickets are $12 each for floor and $10 each for balcony. Sliver Celebration ticket packages are also available through the GPCC - $250 includes 2 celebration preferred seats, autographed merchandise, and a time before the concert to meet in person and have a photo taken with Matthew West.

Married Adults
Weekend to Remember:
Sponsored by Family Life, will take place on October 2nd-4th at Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro. Visit www.familylife.com/groups/lawndale and click "join my group" to register and receive $80 off per couple.


Activities
Ohio Amish Country Tour:
October 5th-8th. 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, 288-3824, to speak with Jimmy.

Additional Announcements
The NC Baptist Dental Bus is Coming to Greensboro!
The Dental Bus Ministry of NC Baptist Men provides FREE basic dental care to residents of NC. Local dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists are recruited to volunteer their services at the clinics. This bus ministry is funded by donations from individuals and groups who see this ministry as a way to reach people for Christ. If you or anyone you know is in need of basic dental services (cleanings, fillings or extractions), the bus will be set up at the following locations and times. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis with a limited number of slots available per day.
  • Tuesday, July 21st: 9am-1pm at Guilford Baptist Church, 5904 W. Market St (299-1234)
  • Wednesday, July 22nd: 9am-1pm at Florida Street Baptist Church, 1403 W. Florida St. (275-9178)
  • Thursday, July 23rd: 2pm-5pm at Florida Street Baptist Church, 1403 W. Florida St. (275-9178)
Women's Ministry: "The Ministry of Mentoring - The Master's Method," will be offered again on Sunday, July 26th from 4:30-6:10pm. If you would like to know more or have questions, please contact Donna Navey at 285-5189 or DonnaNavey@yahoo.com

Boone Mission Trip: Plans have been made for a mission trip to Boone, NC from Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th. we will be making repairs, painting, working at a food pantry and thrift shop, and other ministry areas. The cost will be $125/person - double occupancy. This will also cover food and transportation. If you would like to attend this trip or have any questions, please call Bill Bailey at 282-3272 or Tony McGrady at 282-8124. All reservations will need to be in by August 1st.

WMU: Each year, the WMU of NC sponsors a weekend retreat for women from the NC State Prison in Raleigh. The weekend is filled with fellowship, activities, speakers, Bible studies and prayer. Before leaving, each lady is given a tote bag filled with personal and hygiene items and a few goodies. Lawndale's contribution is bar bath soap. A collection box is located on the 1st floor next to the drink/snack machines. Collection will end on Sunday, August 9th. Thank you for your support with this project.