Monday, November 2, 2009

Announcements: November 1, 2009

Class News
  • 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 Choose Wisely. The background passage for next week is Psalm 1:1-6. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 1:1-6.
  • Happy Birthday to Lauren Holbrook TODAY, November 2nd!
  • If you are able/willing to host a small group dinner or games and dessert at your house for our social on November 21st, please e-mail Misty or Laura to let them know!
  • Next Sunday the church is looking to collect Yams for The Feeding of the 5000. If you are able, please donate one or several 40-50 oz. can(s) of yams. Thank you!
  • Upcoming Dates:
  1. November 13: Candlelight Coffee (details below)
  2. November 14: Church Workday (details below)
  3. November 15: Deadline to turn in Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child
  4. November 21: Class Social! Progressive dinner... More details and sign-up sheet to come!
  5. December 1: Deadline to sign up for Christmas Poinsettias (details below)
  6. December 12 & 13: Greensboro Christmas Spectacular (details below) 
Church News

Feeding of the 5000: We are seeking to collect enough food to fill 1000 boxes with a meal that will feed 5 people per box. We will distribute the boxes to families in our community on Tuesday, November 24th.
  • November 8th: Yams (40-50 oz. can)
  • November 15: Bag of rice (32 oz.)
Children
Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes must be returned to the church by November 15th. We still have a few slots remaining for our trip to process shoeboxes in Boon on November 30-December 2. 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 (3s), 148 (4s), and 150 (5K) 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 are available for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance. 

Additional Announcements
The Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm (pleas 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.

Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting November 2nd, a special "Angel" Christmas tree will be located in the main lobby with the names of children to be adopted. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.

Church Workday: The Grounds Committee is calling everyone to help spruce up our campus on Saturday, November 14th from 8:30am-11:30am. Please bring your rakes, pruners, shovels, gloves, wheelbarrows or whatever tool you most prefer using.

Christmas Poinsettias: You can begin signing up on November 1st to give a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The deadline will be Tuesday, December 1st. 


Book Fair: The Children's Learning Center will have a book fair in the children's wing on November 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th and 16th from 9:15am-1:15pm. We would love for you to join us in celebrating reading!