Announcements: March 27, 3011

Class News

• The title of next week's lesson is Look Up to Heaven. The background passage for Sunday is Philippians 3:1-21. The lesson passages for Sunday are Philippians 3:1, 7-21. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
• Congratulations to Rob & Cheryl Jones and Matt & Dahlia Crater on becoming members at Lawndale!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Monday, April 4th, at Priscilla's house (6709 Poplar Grove Trail) at 6:30pm. Please complete week 5 in the Breaking Free workbook before the meeting.
• Class Lunch: Due to the Parent/Child Dedication the first Sunday in April, our class will go out to lunch the 2nd Sunday of April (April 10th). If the weather is nice, we will have a picnic at Bur-Mil Park.
• April 16th: Easter Egg Hunt & Cookout at the Holbrook's house! More details to come!

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Children
VBS Registration: Begins April 3 online and in the Worship Center Lobby.
Helping Children Understand Salvation and Baptism: Practical Guidance for Parents: Is there one plan of salvation for children and another for adults? Does Baptism "wash your sins away?" When can a child become a Christian? What is the age of accountability? When are children under God's Grace? All these questions will be considered in this helpful two-session course for parents. March 27 and April 3, 5pm, Room 322.

VBS Help Needed: We have Lead Teachers but need Assistant Teachers. Volunteer Forms are located at the Welcome Desk.

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.

Additional Announcements
Easter Flowers: Give an Easter Lily or Hydrangea in memory or honor of a loved one. Envelopes are available at the welcome desk. Plants are $13 each and the deadline to order is April 15. Please indicate "lily" or "hydrangea" on the envelope.
Easter Schedule (April 24): Join us for a Sunrise Service at Country Park at 6:30am followed by a light breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 7:15am. No Adult LJGs will meet, only LJG/ETC for babies - 4s will meet. There will be identical Worship Services at 9am and 10:30am. No PM service/activities will take place.
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: Our highlighted items for April: Paper, coloring books and coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils, pencils, etc.)
Share the Change: Pick up a baby bottle today in the main lobby. Fill it with coins (no pennies), cash or check (written to GPCC) and return it by Mother's Day, May 8. All proceeds will benefit the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center.

Philippians 3:1, 7-21

Philippians 3

No Confidence in the Flesh

1 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

Philippians 3:7-21

7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in[a] Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. 10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Following Paul’s Example

15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

Announcements: March 20, 2011

Class News

• Thanks for another great lesson, Jeremy. The title of next week's lesson is Light Up the World. The background and lesson passage for Sunday is Philippians 2:12-30. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet this Monday, March 21st, at Priscilla's house (6709 Poplar Grove Trail) at 6:30pm. Please complete week 4 in the "Breaking Free" workbook before the meeting.

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Children
Parent/Child Dedication: Sunday, April 3 - Both morning services, information letters have been mailed. If you desire to participate and have not received your registration information, please contact Carol McKinney in the church office. Deadline to register is Friday, March 25.
Helping Children Understand Salvation and Baptism: Practical Guidance for Parents: Is there one plan of salvation for children and another for adults? Does Baptism "wash your sins away?" When can a child become a Christian? What is the age of accountability? When are children under God's Grace? All these questions will be considered in this helpful two-session course for parents. March 27 and April 3, 5pm, Room 322.
VBS Help Needed: We have Lead Teachers but need Assistant Teachers. Volunteer Forms are located at the Welcome Desk.

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!

Additional Announcements
Easter Flowers: Give an Easter Lily or Hydrangea in memory or honor of a loved one. Envelopes are available at the welcome desk. Plants are $13 each and the deadline to order is April 15. Please indicate "lily" or "hydrangea" on the envelope.
A Change in the Distribution of the Lawndale Leader: In order to become better stewards of our resources, we will soon be streamlining our distribution of the Lawndale Leader via email to everyone for whom we have an email address. If you have recently changed your email address, or if you are not sure that we have your email, please send your new or updated information to cmckinney@lawndalebaptist.org, or call Carol McKinney in the church office at 288-3824. We realize that not everyone has email, so of course we will continue to mail the Leader to those of you who do not have an email account. You may also view the current Leader on our website at www.lawndalebaptist.org. This change will save the church money in postage and printing.
Easter Schedule (April 24): Join us for a Sunrise Service at Country Park at 6:30am followed by a light breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 7:15am. No Adult LJGs will meet, only LJG/ETC for babies - 4s will meet. There will be identical Worship Services at 9am and 10:30am. No PM service/activities will take place.
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: Our highlighted items for March: Toys for boys ages 2-4 (suggestions: Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars, crayons/coloring books, glow sticks, Play-Doh, Legos, paddle balls, silly putty, colorful small picture books).
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.
Workshop at LBC: "Teaching Children and Youth Literacy Workshop" will be held at LBC on May 12-14 to provide tutoring techniques and information to adults tutoring children and teens through a church setting. Workshop is led by a NAMB certified leader, Kathy Boyd. You will receive a certificate for the 14 hour course. Cost is $20. Contact Carla Pless, 282-9495, for registration information.

Philippians 2:12-30

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”[a] Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.

Timothy and Epaphroditus

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. 23 I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 And I am confident in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs. 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have less anxiety. 29 So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him, 30 because he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to make up for the help you yourselves could not give me.

Philippians 1:12-16

Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[a] that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[b] and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[c] 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

Announcements: March 6, 2011

Class News

• Thanks for another great lesson Nathan. The title of next week's lesson is Lift Up the Gospel. The background and lesson passage for Sunday is Philippians 1:12-26. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
•  If you are bringing a meal to Rob & Cheryl this week, here is the schedule.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, March 11th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet this Monday, March 7th, at Priscilla's house (6709 Poplar Grove Trail) at 6:30pm. Please complete week 3 in the "Breaking Free" workbook before the meeting.
• 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 Misty and she will put you on the list!

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Children

Vacation Bible School: Mark your calendar for the upcoming VBS "Big Apple Adventure" to take place on June 20-24, 2011. Begin saving paper towel tubes for VBS projects. You may place them at the Collection Center on the first floor near the vending machines.
VBS Leadership Dates to Remember:

• All Leadership Luncheon: May 1, 12:15pm
• Training: May 5, hosted by LBC for area churches. Dinner at 6:15-6:50pm. Training 7-9pm.

Parent/Child Dedication: Sunday, April 3 - Both morning services, information letters have been mailed. If you desire to participate and have not received your registration information, please contact Carol McKinney in the church office. Deadline to register is Friday, March 25.
Helping Children Understand Salvation and Baptism: Practical Guidance for Parents: Is there one plan of salvation for children and another for adults? Does Baptism "wash your sins away?" When can a child become a Christian? What is the age of accountability? When are children under God's Grace? All these questions will be considered in this helpful two-session course for parents. March 27 and April 3, 5pm, Room 322.

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.
Youth Soccer: 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.

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. The next Kalos Coffee will meet on March 20, at 7:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided. Contact Donna Navey at lawndalementoring@yahoo.com to register.

Additional Announcements
Workshop at LBC: "Teaching Children and Youth Literacy Workshop" will be held at LBC on May 12-14 to provide tutoring techniques and information to adults tutoring children and teens through a church setting. Workshop is led by a NAMB certified leader, Kathy Boyd. You will receive a certificate for the 14 hour course. Cost is $20. Contact Carla Pless, 282-9495, for registration information.
A Change in the Distribution of the Lawndale Leader: In order to become better stewards of our resources, we will soon be streamlining our distribution of the Lawndale Leader via email to everyone for whom we have an email address. If you have recently changed your email address, or if you are not sure that we have your email, please send your new or updated information to cmckinney@lawndalebaptist.org, or call Carol McKinney in the church office at 288-3824. We realize that not everyone has email, so of course we will continue to mail the Leader to those of you who do not have an email account. You may also view the current Leader on our website at www.lawndalebaptist.org. This change will save the church money in postage and printing.
Clayton Book Available in Church Library: "Finishing Strong with What You Have Left", a new book written by LBC member Richard Clayton, is now available in our church library. Richard's book is a vivid reminder that God, who is the source of our strength, is always sufficient in every circumstance. look for it in the 248.8 section of the Library in Room 263.
Easter Schedule (April 24): Join us for a Sunrise Service at Country Park at 6:30am followed by a light breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 7:15am. LJGs and ETC for babies - 4s only will meet as usual. There will be identical Worship Services at 9am and 10:30am. No PM service/activities will take place.
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.
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. Prayer guides will be available in the March 13th bulletin.
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.