- Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Jeremy's lesson later this week! The title of next week's lesson is When I Am Afraid. The background passage for next week is Psalm 56:1-13. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 56:1-13.
- Reminder: Please be prepared for class to start at 9:20am next week. We hope that the extra 10 minutes will give our teachers extra time if necessary at the end of the lesson, and help us clear out of the room before the class after us needs to enter. Thanks! :)
- Welcome to our visitors, Chris & Amanda Elliott! We enjoyed having you with us this morning!
- Women's Bible Study: Will continue Monday, October 12th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. Donna Navey is leading this study. All women are welcome! Click here if you need directions to Ashlee's (please disregard the dates and times as they are from a previous study).
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, October 16th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground. Rodney Navey is leading this study. All men are welcome!
- Upcoming Dates:
- October 17: Baby shower honoring Priscilla & Billy Martin! Click here to see all of the details and a current food sign-up list.
- October 31: Men's Flag Football Game! Guys, a flag football game has been planned for anyone interested at 9am at Bur-Mil Park. More details to come.
- October 31: Fall Spectacular!! 5:30pm-9pm.
Church News
*Special Called Business Meeting: Following the evening service TONIGHT to discuss proposed changes to the church by-laws.
*Pastors' Appreciation Night: TONIGHT at 6:45pm, following an abbreviated service. Refreshments will follow in the CLC.
Children
Operation Christmas Child: Kick-off will be on Sunday, October 11th and shoe boxes must be returned to the church by November 18th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process shoe boxes in Boone on November 30th-December 2nd. We will travel to Boone on November 29th. Your reservation deposit of $25 holds your place. Mark your check "Boone Mission Trip" and make it payable to LBC. Your only cost will be a motel rate of $49.99 (up to 4 per room) and your meals.
Preschool Choir: Join us on Sundays at 5:00pm in Rooms 146 (3's), 148 (4's), & 150 (5/K) as we prepare for our Christmas performance.
Music
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, November 1st.
Activities
Annual Fall Spectacular: Saturday, October 31st, and as always, we will need LOTS of volunteers. Contact Jimmy at 288-3824 if you would like to help. We are also collecting candy donations on the 1st floor collection area. Candy, gum, etc. should be individually wrapped! Please do not donate products containing nuts- some children are highly allergic!
Additional Announcements
Feeding of the 5000: In four consecutive Sundays, we are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed five people per box. On Sunday, October 25th, we will need 1000 donations of $8 to buy a ham for each box. Specially marked envelopes will be provided in advance for this outreach offering. Each of the following Sundays, we will be asking for specific items to be dropped off in our collection area.
- October 25: $8 donation for hams
- November 1: Green beans (50 oz. can)
- November 8: Yams (40 or 50 oz. can)
- November 15: Bag of rice (32 oz.)
The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm -9:00pm (Please use the Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music, and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season!
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team - Sharing Hope in Crisis Seminar: Saturday, October 17th at Westover Church. Registration fee is $25 and includes all materials and a box lunch. To register, call the Westover Church office at 299-7374 ext. 3042 or e-mail breitz@westoverchurch.com. When tragedy strikes, how can you share the love of Christ? What should you do? What should you say? What should you not say? The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team invites you to a one-day seminar in Greensboro that will equip you to respond effectively and appropriately to hurting people and bring the love and hope of Jesus Christ to those who feel that hope is lost.
Women's Mentor Training: Saturday, October 24th from 9:00am-2:00pm. $6 fee includes snack and lunch. Contact Donna Navey or e-mail Lawndalementoring@yahoo.com.
