Introducing...

Nicholas Steele Wallace

June 16, 2010 @ 2:27am

8 lbs, 5 oz

21.5 inches

Congratulations Nathan, Ashlee, Big Brother RJ & Big Sister Alex!

Announcements: June 27, 2010

Class News

• Thanks Billy for another great lesson this morning! 
• Please remember our LJG will NOT meet next Sunday. The Patriotic Celebration Service will start promptly at 10:30am. Childcare will only be available for babies - 2's.
• July Small Group Social: If you would like to participate in July's small group social and you have not had a chance to sign up, please contact Misty or Laura P and they will put you in a group.
• We will count the LBC cook out on July 11th as our class "lunch" for the month.
• If you would be willing/able to accompany The Wallaces in taking our food collection to Mary's House this Tuesday, please contact Nathan to make arrangements. 

LBC News

Won Generation Concert: Join us this evening at 6:15pm for our HIgh School Choir and Fusion Band concert! Students will be leading the entire service that will include testimonies from their mission trip.

Special Called Business Meeting: Following the PM service this evening, we will present and vote on the financial recommendation from the AD HOC and Stewardship Committees on the CLC repairs.

Freedom's Never Free: Join us on Sunday, July 4th for our Patriotic service at 10:30am. There will only be one service and LJGs will not meet. Childcare will be provided for babies-twos.

Preschool/Children
MFs, GAs, and RAs: These age-appropriate and life-changing programs for missions education and participation will resume in September. Leadership is needed in various age groups. GA leaders are needed for grades 1-2 and 5-6. RA leaders are needed for a few age groups. Stephanie Nichols, Neal Matthews, Amy Arthur and Arvil Pennington will be glad to explore your place of service in these groups with you.

Students

411: Sundays @ 6:15pm.

Fusion: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in the Chapel.

Middle School VBS: June 21-25 from 9am-Noon; Registration is available online and in the church lobby.

Parent Meeting for Summer Camp: TODAY @ 5pm in the Chapel. Information regarding what to pack and a schedule of events will be handed out. Please bring with you any final payments or medical forms that need to be turned in. If you are not sure of your balance, contact Debbie Turcola at 288-3824. If you cannot attend the meeting, please call the church office and we will mail you the information.

Married Adults

Father/Son Camping Trip: July 31-August 1. IF you are interested, contact Benjamin Bright at 643-1686 or benjamin_bright@vfc.com

Marriage 301: Saturday, July 24th from 9am-Noon. 'Partnership for the Journey' is a class to help guide couples in the same direction. You will learn helpful principles to grow in oneness and like-mindedness. If you would like to participate, please contact the church office at 288-3824. Also, if you will need childcare, please be sure to tell us the names and ages of your children.

Operation Outreach: Sunday, August 1st at 4:00pm; meet in room 263.

Parenting 201: August 21st from 9am-Noon. Parents with children between the ages of 5-10 will benefit most from this course. The goal is to help equip parents in the character development on their children. If you would like to participate, please contact the church office at 288-3824. 

Activities

Summer Sports Camp: Registration forms are available in the church office. Basketball and soccer camps will be held at Mendenhall Middle School.

Church-Wide Picnic: Sunday, June 11th at Bur-Mil Park, Shelter #4. Activities begin at 4pm. Dinner will begin at 6pm. LBC will provide hot dogs, buns, chips and condiments. You are asked to bring side dishes. You will also need to bring drinks, cups and ice for your family. After dinner, you will want to stay for "Lawndale's Got Talent," an exciting show featuring you- our Lawndale members. Those wishing to be in the talent show may sign up in your LJG.

VA Creeper Trail & Camping Trip: Join us August 6th-8th for a weekend of family fun and adventure. We will leave Friday morning from the church and your cost will be dinner Friday and Saturday night, breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning, and Sunday lunch. You are also responsible for the bike trail fees: Bike Rental $55/person. Your own bike $49/person.

Additional Announcements

Attention LifePlus Facilitators: The Fall Semester of LifePlus will begin Sunday, September 12th. If you are interested in leading a LifePlus class for the fall semester, please secure an application from your LJG leader or the church office. Please complete the required information and return it to the church office, Curt Dean, or Gary Wade by July 11th. Upon approval of your course material, your syllabus will be due by August 1st. 

The Shepherd's Shelf Food Pantry: Is looking for volunteers to help distribute food bags to those in need. Sign-up in the foyer today! For more details, e-mail Meg Randall at megrandall@triad.rr.com.

New Summer Bible Study: 'Living Your Life as a Beautiful Offering' by Angela Thomas begins Tuesday, June 29th from 7pm-9pm in room 215. To sign up for this 6 week study, contact Meridith Rubenstein at 931-1492. Cost is $11 for workbook.

Church-Wide Workday: Saturday, July 24th from 7:30am-10:30am. We are planning to do some additional mulching and pruning along the fence line of our campus. 

ARC (Adults Reaching Children): There will be a kick-off meeting on Sunday, August 1st at 5pm for any adults interested in reaching out to the children in our community. Once a month, we will meet and plan an event for the neighborhood children. The events will run August-May. For more information, contact Leigh Ann Tedrow at 638-5818 or leighanntedrow@yahoo.com.

Announcements: June 13, 2010

Class News

• Happy Anniversary to Marc & Lauren and Justin & Monica, tomorrow, June 14th!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, June 18th, at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Battleground Avenue. All men are welcome!
• June 19: Class Social! We will have a potluck dinner at 6pm at the Pearman's house.
• July Small Group Social: If you have not had a chance to sign up for July's Small Group Social, please e-mail Misty or Laura P so they can put you in a group. Group leaders should be contacting you soon to find a date, time and place that works for everyone in your group!
• July 11: LBC Picnic! Alright ladies and gents... Take a look below under LBC News for specific details about time and location. Be thinking about which Olympic Even you would like to sign up to participate in, and what you would like to do for "Lawndale's Got Talent!" I hear a dance/lip-sync has been suggested for our class. We definitely have plenty of personality in our LJG to pull that off! We hope that regardless of whether or not you take part in any of the activities, you can at least come join us for the cookout and fellowship! The Olympic events are listed below and you'll be able to sign-up next Sunday!

1. 3 Legged Race: Teams of 2 will tether themselves together by the leg and race a distance of 50 meters.
2. Egg Race: Balancing an egg on a spoon that will be carried in the mouth, competitors will cover 50 meters and then return the same distance to the starting line. 
3. Piggy Back Race: One competitor will carry a teammate on his/her back while running 50 meters. 
4. Water Balloon Toss: Two teammates toss water balloons back and forth while increasing their distance after each toss. 
5. Long Distance Frisbee Toss: Competitors will throw a Frisbee. the longest distance wins!
6. Arm Wrestling: Athletes hold hands while staring into each other's eyes while trying to get their opponents back hand to touch the table.
7. Tug of War: Six players from each LJG will stand on opposite ends of a rope and try to pull their opponents to their side.

• There is one breakfast date left in August. Any takers?

LBC News

VBS will be held the week of June 21-25 from 9am-Noon. If you have not yet registered your child(ren), please do so today! You may register at the Children's Welcome Desk, in the lobby, or on our website. VBS is open to rising Kindergarten children (must be age 5 by 8/31/10) through completed 8th grade students. 

Paper Towel Rolls Needed for VBS! Please save your empty paper towel roll sand leave them at the VBS booth in the main lobby by Friday, June 18th! Thank you.

Preschool/Children

VBS Family Night: June 24th from 7-8pm in the Worship Center.

Students

411: Sundays @ 6:15pm.

Fusion: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in the Chapel.

Middle School VBS: June 21-25 from 9am-Noon; Registration is available online and in the church lobby.

Summer Camp @ Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat: July 5-9. Registration for 'Consumed Summer Camp' is now open. Camp is for all 6th-12th graders. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The cost is $275 per student. Registration is available on our website and in the church lobby. For scholarships, please contact Student Ministries. A 2009-2010 notarized medical form is required for this event. Registration ends June 20th and all final payments are due then.

Parent Meeting for Summer Camp: Sunday, June 20th @ 5pm in the Chapel. Information regarding what to pack and a schedule of events will be handed out. Please bring with you any final payments or medical forms that need to be turned in. If you are not sure of your balance, contact Debbie Turcola at 288-3824. If you cannot attend the meeting, please call the church office and we will mail you the information.

Married Adults

Father/Son Camping Trip: July 31-August 1. IF you are interested, contact Benjamin Bright at 643-1686 or benjamin_bright@vfc.com

Marriage 301: Saturday, July 24th from 9am-Noon. 'Partnership for the Journey' is a class to help guide couples in the same direction. You will learn helpful principles to grow in oneness and like-mindedness. If you would like to participate, please contact the church office at 288-3824. Also, if you will need childcare, please be sure to tell us the names and ages of your chilren.

Music

Patriotic Celebration: 'Freedom's Never Free' July 4th at 10:30am. We are looking for volunteers 12 years old through adults for one special portion of our program. If you would like to participate, please contact Carol Anne Earnhardt in the church office at 288-3824 or caearnhardt@lawndalebaptist.org.

Activities

Summer Sports Camp: Registration is now open online for our Summer Sports Camps from 1st through 6th grade boys and girls. Registration forms are also available outside of Jimmy's office and in the Receptionist's office. 

Church-Wide Picnic: Sunday, June 11th at Bur-Mil Park, Shelter #4. Activities begin at 4pm. Dinner will begin at 6pm. LBC will provide hot dogs, buns, chips and condiments. You are asked to bring side dishes. You will also need to bring drinks, cups and ice for your family. After dinner, you will want to stay for "Lawndale's Got Talent," an exciting show featuring you- our Lawndale members. Those wishing to be in the talent show may sign up in your LJG beginning today.

Additional Announcements

Share the Change: Baby Bottles are available in the Worship Center Lobby near the Chapel. Please take a bottle, fill it with change, and then return it on Father's Day (a few days prior or after is acceptable). Thank you!

Attention LifePlus Facilitators: The Fall Semester of LifePlus will begin Sunday, September 12th. If you are interested in leading a LifePlus class for the fall semester, please secure an application from your LJG leader or the church office. Please complete the required information and return it to the church office, Curt Dean, or Gary Wade by July 11th. Upon approval of your course material, your syllabus will be due by August 1st. 

Announcements: June 6, 2010

Class News

• Next week we will be studying from our new Learner Guide. Copies of the Summer Study Guide are available in our classroom, 269. Be sure to pick one up for yourself and your spouse next week!
• Happy Belated Birthday to Justin Sigmon on May 27th.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to Brandon & April and Jeff and Kathy this past Tuesday, June 1st.
• If you did not get a chance to bring a meal to the Holbrooks and you would like to, please let Melissa know ASAP!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, June 11, at 6am at the Chick-fil-A on Battleground Avenue. All men are welcome!
• June 19: Class Social! We will have a potluck dinner at 6:00pm at the Pearman's house. 
• July Small Group Social: If you have not had a chance to sign up for July's Small Group Social, please e-mail Misty or Laura so they can put you in a group. Also, we need one more couple to volunteer to be group leaders for the social. As a group leader, you will just be responsible for picking a date, time and location for your social and then informing the people assigned to your group. If you would like to be a leader in July, please let Misty or Laura know. Thanks!
• We will meet at Salsarita's as a class for lunch next Sunday, June 13th, after church.

LBC News

Preschool/Children

VBS Saddle Ridge Ranch: VBS will be held the week of June 21st-25th from 9:00am-Noon. Registration opens April 11th. Be sure to register early. You may register at the Children's Welcome Desk, in the lobby, or on our website. VBS is open to rising Kindergarten children (must be 5 by 8/31) through completed 8th grade.

VBS Family Night: June 24th from 7:00-8:00pm in the Worship Center.

Students

411: Sundays at 6:15pm (Middle School meets in Room 264).

Fusion: Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Chapel.

Middle School VBS: June 21st-25th from 9:00am-Noon; Registration begins on Sunday, April 11th online and in the church lobby.

Bur-Mil Picnic & Pool Party: Friday, June 11th from 5pm-9pm. Come celebrate teh end of school with a picnic and pool party at Bur-Mil! All 6th-12th graders are welcome! Swimming and other fun activities are planned. The cost is $7 per student. Please meet at Shelter #1 (closest to the pool).

Summer Camp @ Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat: July 5th-9th. Registration for "Consumed Summer Camp" begins on Sunday, April 11th and is open to all 6th-12th graders. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The cost is  $275 per student. Registration will be available in the church lobby and online at www.lawndalebaptist.org. For scholarships, please contact Student Ministries. A 2009-2010 notarized medical form is required for this event.

Married Adults

Men's Short Term Bible Study: Two time slots are available: Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm or Sundays from 5:00pm-6:00pm. If you're interested, please contact Rodney.

Father/Son Camping Trip: July 31st-August 1st; Contact the church office, if you are interested in participating. 

Music

Patriotic Celebration: Freedom's Never Free; Sunday, July 4th at 10:30am (There will be no LJG classes this day).

Additional Announcements

Paper Towel Rolls Needed for VBS!: Please save your empty paper towel rolls and leave them at the VBS booth in the main lobby by Friday, June 18th! Thank you.

Share the Change: Baby Bottles are available in the Worship Center Lobby near the Chapel. Please take a bottle, fill it with change, and then return it on Father's Day (a few days prior or after is acceptable). Thank you!

New Service Opportunity: Do you have a heart for sharing the Gospel? The Shepherd's Shelf Ministry has opportunities for you to share the Gospel right here at Lawndale! For details, call the Benevolence Committee Chairman, Meg Randall, at 298-3091.

Attention LifePlus Facilitators: The Fall Semester of LifePlus will begin Sunday, September 12th. If you are interested in leading a LifePlus class for the fall semester, please secure an application from your LJG leader or the church office. Please complete the required information and return it to the church office, Curt Dean, or Gary Wade by July 11th. Upon approval of your course material, your syllabus will be due by August 1st.