- Nathan, thanks for another great lesson. The title for next week's lesson is Got to Have Hope. The background passage for the lesson is 2 Kings 18:1-20:21 (2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33). The lesson passages for Sunday are 2 Kings 18:28-32; 19:5-7, 15-19. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages and prepare for the lesson.
- Congratulations to Rob & Cheryl Jones on the birth of their daughter, Haven Elizabeth. Click here to see a current list of meals being prepared for them. If you would like to bring them a meal and did not have a chance to sign up, please e-mail Melissa.
- Happy Belated Birthday to Monica Sigmon on February 8th.
- Happy Birthday to Misty Hood this Tuesday, February 15th.
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, February 18th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. All men are welcome!
- Women's Bible Study: Will NOT meet this coming Monday. We will meet again on Monday, February 21st, 6:30pm, at Priscilla Martin's house (6709 Poplar Grove Trail). Please complete week 2 in the "Breaking Free" workbook before we meet.
- March Small Group Social: It's that time again! Instead of having a class social in the month of March, we will break up into groups for small group socials. Once you are signed up, you will be placed in a group with 2-3 other couples. Each group will then decide what day and time of the month works best for them to meet. Your small group social can be anything from dinner to bowling, kids or no kids. The choice will be up to your group. If you did not have a chance to sign up this morning, and would like to participate, please e-mail Melissa and she will put you on the list!
- There is still one date available to bring breakfast (April 24th). If you would be willing to provide breakfast for our class, please e-mail Melissa.
Lawndale's Website
Three New Classes Beginning Tonight!
Every Man's Battle: 8-week men's study from 5-6pm in room 310. The goal is to equip men with a practical battle plan to live a pure life God's way. Facilitator: Rodney Navey
History of the Baptist in Colonial North Carolina: A touring study of the early arrival of Baptists in the province of NC. 5-6pm in the White House, room 2. Facilitator: Curt Dean
Equipping Parents to Transition from Childhood to Teen Years: This class will meet for 6 weeks at 5pm in room 263. Facilitator: Chris Swan
Children
Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendar for the upcoming VBS "Big Apple Adventure" to take place on June 20-24, 2011.
Students
411: Meets Sundays at 6:15-7:15pm. High School- Chapel; Middle School- Room 361.
Fusion: Meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Chapel.
Boot Camp Weekend: April 8-10. Open to all 6th-12th grade students. Registration is available online and in the lobby. A $40 deposit is due at time of registration. Total cost is $85. All meals and camp t-shirt are included. A notarized medical form is required for this event.
Scholarships Needed: If you would like to make a donation to the Student Ministry to assist our students in attending various ministry events, pleas designate funds to "Youth Scholarship" and bring it to the church office. Thank you for supporting our students!
Activities
Above the Rim Basketball: Schedules have been posted on the church website. .IN case of inclement weather for practices or games, check online after 4pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday, or call 288-3824, ext 315 for a message. We are still looking for officials and scorekeepers for Above the Rim K-6 basketball. If you are interested, please contact Jimmy Jackson.
Youth Soccer: Registration forms for our new Lawndale Youth Soccer program will be mailed the first week in February. The league is open to young people from the ages of 4 years old through 8th grade. As in the past, the program will offer biblically based lessons and focus on character development, self-esteem, and fair play. The cost per player is $45. Registration forms are available at church and online registration opens February 7th. Player evaluations will be held Saturday, March 19th and games will begin April 16.
Spring Softball: Any members, male of female, interested in playing spring softball should contact Jimmy Jackson at jjackson@lawndalebaptist.org or 288-3824, no later than Sunday, February 20th.
Women
Kalos Coffees: "Kalos" is the Greek word for the "good" that God called mature women of faith to teach other women in Titus 2. We will meet the third Sunday night of each month at 7:15pm, beginning February 20th. Childcare will be provided. Contact Donna Navey at lawndalementoring@yahoo.com to register.
Additional Announcements
Uganda Mission Trip: A mission trip to Uganda, East Africa is being planned for May 7-21, 2011. The mission will include working with children/adults in the hospital, villages and GSF orphanage located in Jinha, Uganda. There is a limit of 15 people for the trip. IF you are interested, please attend our informational meeting on Sunday, February 6th at 4pm in Room 213. The meeting will last approximately one hour.
Bahama Cruise: Enjoy a September cruise to the Bahamas. September 26-October 1, departing from Charleston. Visit Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas. Cost of $699 includes bus transportation to Charleston. Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Payments can be made up to July 7 with a deposit due soon. Email Arvil Pennington for an information sheet at apenni3111@aol.com
2010 Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: DVDs are now on sale in the Worshp Center Lobby. Cost is $7.
Trip to Historic New Bern, NC: Join us as we visit Tryon Palace and the birthplace of Pepsi Cola on April 8-10, 2011. This trip is part of the traveling LifePlus course, History of the Baptists in Colonial North Carolina. You do not have to take the course to participate in this trip. Trip cost and registration will be available February 13th at the LifePlus Baptist History class or in the church office on Monday, February 14. Space is limited, so secure your reservation early.
Orchid Growing Class: You can grow Phalaenopsis Orchids! Enjoy this easy to grow orchid with beautiful long lasting blooms. You can choose from two one-hour class times. February 21, 12:30pm or 7pm in Guest Central at LBC. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch to the 12:30 session. There is no charge for the class and there will be a Phalaenopsis Orchid door prize. Arvil Pennington will teach the class. Sign up with Susan in the church office at 288-3824.
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: Let it be Christmas all year long! Operation Christmas Child year-round volunteers will be collecting age and gender appropriate gifts to fill shoe boxes next November with specific items highlighted each month. Watch the Leader for ideas, and comb those sales bins for great buys! Items can be left in the designated bin at the collection center, first floor lobby next to the vending machines. Our highlighted items for February are: holiday and cold weather children's items: gloves, hats, scarves, socks, animals, seasonal themed toys. Christmas colors are fine.
Annie Armstrong Missions: The Week of Prayer for North American Missions "Pointing the Way" is March 6-13, 2011. Our goal is $25,000.
Lost & Found: The Lost & Found collection is moving from the elevator lobby to the Worship Center lobby in front of the CLC entrance. If you have misplaced an item, please check our temporary location. Unclaimed items are periodically taken to Salvation Arm or Goodwill.
Aluminum Needed: The Royal Ambassadors (RAs) are collecting aluminum to help send the Angel Tree children to Camp Caraway. Bring aluminum cans and other items to the Collection Center near the drink machines through May.
Transportation Needed: If anyone can help provide transportation for one or both of the refugee families to and form church on Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings, please contact Deborah Brown at 288-3824 or email her at dbrown@lawndalebaptist.org. The families live on Philips Ave. and E. Cone Blvd. The church van may be used for transporting.
