Sunday, February 7, 2010

Announcements: February 7, 2010

Class News

  • Thanks Billy for another wonderful lesson! The title of next week's lesson is When You Feel Overwhelmed. The background passage for next week is Mark 13:1-37. The lesson passages for next week are mark 13:9-13, 21-27, 32-37. 
  • Happy Birthday to Monica Sigmon, tomorrow, February 8th!
  • Inclement Weather: If we have any more snow this year that conflicts with our Bible Study days, we will follow Guilford County Schools as our guide. Men, if GCS has a cancellation or delay, Bible Study will be postponed until the following week. Ladies, if GCS has a cancellation or early release (due to weather), Bible Study will be postponed until the following week.
  • Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, January 29th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground Avenue. Please have chapter 7 complete for this study. All men are welcome!
  • Women's Bible Study: Will meet at 6:45pm on Monday, February 8th at Ashlee Wallace's house. Please have the first week of the learner guide completed before we meet. We will watch the 2nd video during our time together.
  • Beginning March 7th, our class will meet on the 3rd floor in room 318. We will also start class at 9:15am. Please make the extra effort to arrive 15 minutes earlier to give our teachers plenty of time to teach. We are also striving to have at least 30 people in attendance on March 7th.
Church News

There will be no evening service. Plan to enjoy the Super Bowl with your Life Journey Group!

Preschool/Children
Saddle Ridge Ranch (VBS 2010): Set among the stunning vistas and wide open spaces of Big Sky Country, Saddle Ridge Ranch is a place where children can ask questions and discover the answers found in God's Word. It is now time to place a very important week on your calendar. Vacation Bible School, June 21-25, from 9:00am-12:00pm, with family night on June 24th at 7:00pm. Say "yes" when asked about serving as a Class Coordinator!


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: TODAY, 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 ($40 deposit is due at the time of registration), Registration begins on Sunday, January 31st in the church lobby. Scholarships are available.

Married Adults
Operation Outreach: TODAY, February 7th at 4:00pm; Meet in Room 216 for assignments and materials.
Pre-Parenting Class: Saturday, March 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Activities
Men's Softball League: Registration is now open. Any men interested in playing should send the $30 registration fee to Jimmy no later than Sunday, February 14th. Those who played last year will remain on the same team unless released by your coach. New players will be drafted by team coaches. 
Upward Soccer: Online registration for Upward Soccer will open on Monday, February 8th. Registration brochures will be mailed. Brochures are also available in the church office and several locations throughout the building. Registration fee is $70 and includes children 4 years old through 6th grade. Online registration will close on March 7th and all registration will close on March 11th.

Additional Announcements
Weekday Preschool Registration: Due to weather closings, registration for the 2010-2011 school year will begin for church members on the first day we return to school. Non-church members will begin on Monday, February 8th. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Ann Johnson at 282-4177.
Souper Chicks: This is a casual dinner event for women of all ages (High school and up) on Friday, March 12 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the CLC. Join us for a night of lighthearted, feminine fun, music and door prizes! Menu will be soup, baked potato, and salad bar with grilled chicken strips. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, February 7th. You may purchase tickets online, church lobby or church office. Childcare is available by reservation only- call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824 no later than Monday, March 8th to secure childcare. Father-care is encouraged!
2010 Flower Calendar: Don't forget to sign-up for flowers in honor or memory of a loved one! You may sign-up in the hallway across from the CLC lobby desk.
You Can Grow Phaleanopsis Orchids: Enjoy the beauty of growing this amazing variety of orchids with blooms that last for months. Join Arvil Pennington on Monday, March 1st from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the CLC to learn about these plants. There is no charge, but you must register. Call the church office, 288-3824 to register. Orchid door prizes will be given.
Dr. Richard Ross: Will be speaking during both morning worship services on Sunday, February 21st. He will encourage and challenge us in building and repairing relationships with our children, and guiding them in their spiritual development. Join us for this special day!
Weather Related Closings: In the event of inclement weather, please check with WFMY Channel 2 or www.lawndalebaptist.org for announcements regarding LBC delays and closings. For Senior Adult Luncheons and Weekday-Preschool, we will follow the Guilford County School closing schedule. 
Church-Wide Workday: Saturday, March 20th from 8:30am-11:30am.