- Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is Relationships: The Long Distance Factor. The background passage for next week is 2 Corinthians 7:5-9:15. The lesson passages for next week are 2 Corinthians 8:1-9; 9:1-2, 7-8, 12-15.
- Happy Belated Anniversary to Chris and Amanda on August 8th!
- Happy Belated Birthday to Brandon Dixon on August 8th!
- Happy Belated Birthday to Laura Pearman on August 14th!
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, August 20th, at the Chick-fil-A on Battleground Avenue. If you have not done so already, please be prepared to give Jeremy $5 to cover the cost of the book. All men are welcome!
- September Small Group Social: A sign-up sheet was passed around in class today for our September small group social. If you did not have a chance to sign up today and would like to be placed in a group, please e-mail Melissa and she will add you to the current list.
- September 18: Baby shower honoring Laura & Todd Lindley! Click here for more information.
- There are still 2 dates available to bring breakfast during the months of September and October. If you would like to cover one of these dates, please e-mail Melissa.
LBC News
Fall Semester Classes begin September 12 at 5pm: A list of classes being offered is on the cover of the Lawndale Leader and on our website. You may register on our website or sign up in the lobby beginning August 29th.
Preschool/Children
MFs, GAs, and RAs: Fall Kick-off night is Wednesday, September 1. Our wonderful fall ministry opportunities are approaching for Preschool & Elementary Children. Find a place of service in Missions Education on Wednesdays from 6:15pm-7:15pm. RAs need assistant leaders for the 2nd and 3rd grades (Neal Matthews, Director). GAs need a director and MFs need leaders and assistants in various age groups (Amy Arthur, Director). Excellent training is available for these leadership positions.
Promotion Sunday in LJGs: Sunday, September 5th
Preschool and Children's Ministry Leaders: "Thank You" Luncheon Sunday, August 22nd, 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Remember to RSVP by August 16th.
New Leader Orientation: Wednesday, August 25th, 6:15pm in Room 363.
Students
411: Sundays @ 6:15pm
Fusion: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in the Chapel.
Married Adults
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.
Parenting 301: September 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm, Room 263. Parents with children ages 11-15 will benefit from this course. Focus will be issues facing adolescents and setting ground rules. Please call the church office at 288-3824.
Music
DVDs of "Freedom's Never Free" are available for $7 in the church lobby on Sundays or in the church office during the week.
New York City Trip: Saturday, December 18-21st. An information meeting will be on August 22 at 5pm in the Choir Suite, Room 311. Please call (288-3824) or e-mail Carol Anne Earnhardt for further details - caearnhardt@lawndalebaptist.org.
Activities Ministry
Registration for 2010 Above the Rim League for 7th-12th graders is now open. Forms may be picked up at the Welcome Desk on the mail level of the church or you may register online. Fee $60. Registration closes on August 19th.
Additional Announcements
Divorce Thru the Eyes of a Teen: If you know of a teen whose parents are going through a separation or divorce, encourage them to attend our seminar especially for 12-18 year olds entitled "The Big D - Divorce Thru the Eyes of a Teen." The Big D begins Tuesday, September 14th at 7pm in Room 266. Call Judy in the Church Office by September 7 to register, 288-3824.
Mentoring Matters Ladies Dinner: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30pm. Exploring the "What and Why of Mentoring" in the lives of Faithful Women. Register in the Lobby or e-mail Donna Navey at lawndalementoring@yahoo.com.
