- Thanks Nathan for another great lesson! Be on the lookout for Nathan's notes on this lesson later in the week. The title of next week's lesson is How to Be Pro-Life. The background passages for next week are Mark 3:1-6; 5:21-43; 10:13-16. The lesson passages for next week are Mark 3:3-5, 5:33-42; 10:14-16.
- Happy Birthday to Jeremy Hood this Monday, January 11th!
- Happy Anniversary to Greg & Laura Pearman this Thursday, January 14th!
- Congratulations to Justin & Monica Sigmon on becoming members of Lawndale this morning!
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, January 15th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground Avenue. All men are welcome!
- Women's Bible Study: Will begin meeting on Monday, January 18th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. The name of the study is "He Speaks to Me" by Priscilla Shirer. All women are welcome!
- Upcoming Socials:
- January 23: Bowling Social at Triad Lanes (on Wendover, across the street from Car Max). Bowling will begin at 6:30pm. If you did not get a chance to sign up this morning, and you plan to attend, please let Laura or Misty know (they need a head count to reserve the correct number of lanes). Please contact Laura or Misty by this Saturday, January 16th, if you plan to come. Hope to see everyone there!
- February 7: 3rd Annual SOUPer Bowl Party (more details to come)!
Church News
Spring Semester of LifePlus begins TODAY at 5:00pm. You may sign up for classes at the LifePlus table in the foyer. Below is a listing of the classes offered.
- English as a Second Language
- Marriage Basics
- Meet the Skeptic
- First Place 4 Health
- Becoming a Christian Entrepreneur
- Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed
- Women of the Bible
- Heaven
- Financial Peace University
- GriefShare
- Parents Guiding Children in Biblical Principles of Sexuality
- The Big D (Support group for teens of divorced parents)
- Examining Cults in Light of God's Word (Begins March 7th)
Students
411: Sundays at 6:15pm (Middle School meets in ROom 310).
Fusion: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the CLC.
Middle School Laser Tag: On Saturday, January 16th, we will meet at Lazer X of Greensboro from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For more information, contact your LJG teacher.
Super Bowl Party: Sunday, February 7th from 5:30pm-12:00am in the CLC. Cost is $7 and 1 can of soup for our food pantry.
Boot Camp Weekend: "Prepare for the Mission" will be held the weekend of March 19th-21st. Cost is $85 per student, and registration begins on Sunday, January 31st in the church lobby.
Married Adults
LifePlus Marriage Basics: This is a 7 week class covering the material from Marriage 101 and 102. Class meets on Sunday evenings from 5-6pm. You may sign up in the church lobby.
Nearly/Newly Married Class: If you are considering marriage, planning on getting married or recently married, you will be interested in this class. Beginning on Wednesday, January 20th, we will have a 7 week class meeting from 7-8pm. We will be using a workbook called "Preparing for marriage," by Dennis Rainey. If you'd like to sign-up, call the church office at 288-3824.
Activities
Valentine's Banquet: Tickets for the 2010 Valentine's Banquet are now available for purchase. The date of the event is Sunday, February 14th at 6:15pm in the CLC. Adult ticket cost is $8, children $2 and can be purchased from Jimmy Jackson. "Acts of Renewal" the husband and wife team, Jim and Carol Shore, will entertain the adults at the banquet with fun, enriching family theatrical performances and children will be dismissed to the Fellowship Hall to see a Christian magician. More information about the entertainment can be found at www.actsofrenewal.com.
Additional Announcements
Get your first choice for Sunday Flowers! Honor a loved one by providing Sunday flowers for the central lobby. The new sign-up sheet for 2010 is located in the CLC lobby. Arrangements can be provided for $75.00 to $100.00. Sign-up now to get your choice of dates!
Parents and caregivers of all ages are encouraged to attend! On Saturday, February 20th, LBC will sponsor the "Turning Hearts" Conference. THis is an all day event from 9:00am-4:00pm. During the conference, parents will be compelled to reestablish heart connections between each other and with God. Best of all, families will discover God's plan for their family through His Word. You may register in the church lobby or on our website, www.lawndalebaptist.org.
- Features Dr. Richard Ross, co-founder of "True Love Waits."
- Conference Costs: $15 per person (includes lunch)
- Childcare costs: $8 per child (includes lunch)
- $50 MAX per family
