Monday, September 7, 2009

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.