Announcements: May 29, 2011

Class News

• The title of next week's lesson is Accept Your Mission. The background passage for Sunday is Jeremiah 1:1-19. The lesson passages for Sunday are Jeremiah 1:4-14, 17-19. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
• Happy belated anniversary to Scott and Julia last Thursday, May 26th!
• Happy belated birthday to Justin Sigmon last Friday, May 27th!
• Welcome to our guests, Tim and Lindsay Lima. We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
• Women's Bible Study: Will be rescheduled and meet Monday, June 6th, 6:30pm, at Priscilla's house. Please complete week 9 in the workbook before we meet. Our last meeting will be June 13th.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, June 2nd, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
• June 4: Baby shower honoring Jennifer Barnes. Click here for all of the information.
• There 3 dates available to bring breakfast in July (available dates on the left side of the blog). If you would be willing/able to provide breakfast for the class, please e-mail Melissa and let her know which date you would like to cover.
• PB & Mac-N-Cheese: Mission Friends is collecting Peanut Butter and Macaroni and Cheese to send to the Greer Family (they work with children at an orphanage in Uganda). Please pick up some peanut butter and mac and cheese while at the store and bring them to class NEXT SUNDAY.

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry
Vacation Bible School: June 20-24 9am - Noon. For rising kindergarten through completed 5th grade. Registrations are available in the WC lobby or online.
**Remember to save paper towel tubes and clean, empty soup cans for VBS projects. You may place them at the Collection Center on the first floor near the vending machines.**
The Big Apple Adventure will continue during the summer for children of parents who are attending Wednesday night activities. These classes will take place from 6:15-7:15pm, beginning June 29.

Student Ministry
VBS for Middle Schoolers (6th-8th grade): June 20-23, 9am - Noon. Registration is available online or in the church lobby.
Consumed Camp 2011: July 4-8 at Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Center. For all 6th - 12th graders. Register online or in the church office. Total cost $275.
Scholarships Needed: If you can help financially, please designate funds as "Youth Scholarship" on your check and place it in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Thank you for supporting our students.

Activities Ministry
Online registration now open for basketball summer camps. For more information, please visit the church website.

Married Adult Ministry
Summer Classes for Married Adults
Women: Discussion group of the book 'Every Woman's Marriage,' led by Donna Navey. Men: Discussion group of the book 'Every Man's Marriage,' led by Rodney Navey. Both classes will meet at 5pm on the following Sundays: June 12 (intro), June 26, July 10, 24, and August 7. Please register by calling the church office or by emailing slbarrett@lawndalebaptist.org. Childcare is available. Please sign your children up when you register. Books will be available at the first class for $10.
Weekend to Remember: Mark your calendar for the next "Weekend to Remember" in Greensboro, October 28-30. More details can be found at http://www.familylife.com/
An "Introduction to Homeschooling": Seminar will be held at Lawndale June 21 from 6pm-8pm in the Chapel. A panel of experienced homeschoolers will address basic issues like schedules, curriculum, state testing, legal concerns and any other questions you may have.


Additional Announcements
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: June recommended items: Toys for girls ages 10-14 (suggestions: stuffed animals, ball/jacks, dolls, sewing/craft kits, non-verbal card games, puzzles). Items may be dropped off at the collection center.
LifePlus Classes: Begin September 18. Facilitator registration forms will be in the LJG folders beginning June 5. Please return by July 10. Your syllabus will be due on August 7th.

Jeremiah 1:4-14, 17-19

Jeremiah 1:4-14

The Call of Jeremiah

4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

6 “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

7 But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

9 Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”

11 The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied. 12 The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching[b] to see that my word is fulfilled.” 13 The word of the LORD came to me again: “What do you see?” “I see a pot that is boiling,” I answered. “It is tilting toward us from the north.” 14 The LORD said to me, “From the north disaster will be poured out on all who live in the land.

Jeremiah 1:17-19

17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

Announcements: May 15, 2011

Class News

• The title of next week's lesson is Be Faithful. The background passage for Sunday is Colossians 3:18-4:18. The Lesson Passages for Sunday are Colossians 3:23-25; 4:2-13, 17. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
• Happy Birthday to Matt Crater this Thursday, May 19th!
• Women's Bible Study: Was cancelled tonight, and will meet next Monday, May 23rd, 6:30pm at Priscilla's house (6709 Poplar Grove).
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, May 19th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. Please complete chapters 3 & 4 in the book before the meeting.
• PB & Mac-N-Cheese: Mission Friends is collecting Peanut Butter and Macaroni and Cheese to send to the Greer Family (they work with children at an orphanage in Uganda). Please pick up some peanut butter and mac and cheese while at the store over the next 3 weeks. Bring them to class, along with $1 for each item you bring (to help cover shipping).
• June 4: Baby Shower honoring Jennifer Barnes. Click here for all of the information.

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry
Vacation Bible School: June 20-24 9am - Noon. For rising kindergarten through completed 5th grade. Registrations are available in the WC lobby or online.
**Remember to save paper towel tubes and clean, empty soup cans for VBS projects. You may place them at the Collection Center on the first floor near the vending machines.**

Student Ministry
VBS for Middle Schoolers (6th-8th grade): June 20-23, 9am - Noon. Registration is available online or in the church lobby.
Consumed Camp 2011: July 4-8 at Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Center. For all 6th - 12th graders. Register online or in the church office. Total cost $275.
Scholarships Needed: If you can help financially, please designate funds as "Youth Scholarship" on your check and place it in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Thank you for supporting our students.

Activities Ministry
Online registration now open for basketball summer camps. For more information, please visit the church website.

Married Adult Ministry
Summer Classes for Married Adults
Women: Discussion group of the book 'Every Woman's Marriage,' led by Donna Navey. Men: Discussion group of the book 'Every Man's Marriage,' led by Rodney Navey. Both classes will meet at 5pm on the following Sundays: June 12 (intro), June 26, July 10, 24, and August 7. Please register by calling the church office or by emailing slbarrett@lawndalebaptist.org. Childcare is available. Please sign your children up when you register. Books will be available at the first class for $10.
Additional Announcements
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: Each year the number of boxes packed for girls is almost double the number packed for boys. Let's even that out. May recommended items: Toys for boys ages 10-14. Suggestions: marbles, frisbees, yo-yos, rubik's cubes, cars, puzzles (nothing war related, i.e toy soldiers, guns, tanks, cameo print). You may bring items to the downstairs collection area, next to the drink machines.
Weekend to Remember: Mark your calendar for the next "Weekend to Remember" in Greensboro, October 28-30. More details can be found at http://www.familylife.com/

Colossians 3:23-25; 4:2-13, 17

Colossians 3:23-25

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.

Colossians 4:2-13

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Final Greetings

7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a] in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. 9 He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.

10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[c] among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

Colossians 4:17

17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

Announcements: May 8, 2011

Class News

• Happy Mother's Day!!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, May 12th, 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. Please complete chapters 1-3 in your book before the meeting. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet next Monday, May 16th, 6:30pm at Priscilla's house (6709 Poplar Grove). Please complete week 8 in the workbook before we meet.
• May Small Group Social: It's not too late to sign up for the May Small Group Social if you haven't had a chance! Please e-mail Misty or Laura P if you would like to join a group!
• June 4: Baby Shower honoring Jennifer Barnes. Click here for all of the information.

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Hot Dog Luncheon: On Sunday, May 15, boxed lunches of Angus Beef Quarter Pound hot dogs, fixin's, chips, drink and dessert will be available at every major exit and in the Fellowship Hall. All proceeds will go to support the New York City Student Music Mission Trip on June 24-30. Serving will take place from 11:30-1:00. Donations are welcome.

AmeriKids Musical!: Join us on Sunday, May 15 for a patriotic evening as the LBC Kindergartners remind us about the things that were so dear to the founders of this nation - the Bible, the power of prayer, God's protection, and God's salvation. The performance is at 6:15pm in the Worship Center . In addition, the 3 and 4 year olds willbe presenting their end-of-the-year program.

Children's Ministry

Vacation Bible School: June 20-24 9am - Noon. For rising kindergarten through completed 5th grade. Registrations are available in the WC lobby or online.
**Remember to save paper towel tubes and clean, empty soup cans for VBS projects. You may place them at the Collection Center on the first floor near the vending machines.**

Student Ministry
VBS for Middle Schoolers (6th-8th grade): June 20-23, 9am - Noon. Registration is available online or in the church lobby.
Consumed Camp 2011: July 4-8 at Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Center. For all 6th - 12th graders. Register online or in the church office. Total cost $275.
Scholarships Needed: If you can help financially, please designate funds as "Youth Scholarship" on your check and place it in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Thank you for supporting our students.

Activities Ministry
Online registration now open for basketball summer camps. For more information, please visit the church website.

Additional Announcements
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: Each year the number of boxes packed for girls is almost double the number packed for boys. Let's even that out. May recommended items: Toys for boys ages 10-14. Suggestions: marbles, frisbees, yo-yos, rubik's cubes, cars, puzzles (nothing war related, i.e toy soldiers, guns, tanks, cameo print). You may bring items to the downstairs collection area, next to the drink machines.
Teaching Children & Youth Literacy Workshop: May 12-14, 2011 at Lawndale Baptist Church. Thursday and Friday, 6-9pm. Saturday, 8am-5-pm. This workshop will provide tutoring techniques and information to adults tutoring children and teens through a church setting. The workshop will be led by NAMB certified leader, Kathy Boyd. You will receive a certificate for the 14 hour course. The cost is $20. Contact Carla Pless, 282-9459, for registration information.

Jennifer's Baby Shower

It's A Boy!

Please join us for a baby shower honoring Jennifer Barnes

When: Saturday, June 4th, 10am

Where: Dahlia Crater's House: 3812 Langdon Drive/27410

Jeremy and Jennifer are registered at Target and Babies R Us

Please bring a brunch item to share!

Dahlia: Plates/Cups/Etc
Lauren: Cake
Melissa: Blackberry French Toast Casserole
Julia: Juice/Tea
Ashlee: Hashbrown Casserole

Announcements: May 1, 2011

Class News

• The title of next week's lesson is Keeping the Truth. The background and lesson passage for Sunday is Colossians 2:8-23. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
• Happy Belated Birthday to Amanda Elliott on April 24th!
• Happy Birthday to Marc Holbrook TODAY, May 3rd!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, May 5th, 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. This week will be an introduction to the study. Books will be available for purchase for $5. All men are welcome!
• May Small Group Social: A sign-up sheet for our May Small Group Social was passed around this past Sunday. If you would like to be placed in a group and did not get a chance to sign up, please contact Misty or Laura P as soon as possible and they will place you in a group. Currently, the following couples have signed up: Holbrook, Wallace, Toth, Lindley, Crater, Barnes and Gardner.
• June 4: Baby shower honoring Jennifer Barnes! Location and Time TBA.

LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry
Vacation Bible School: June 20-24 9am - Noon. For rising kindergarten through completed 5th grade. Registrations are available in the WC lobby or online.

Student Ministry
VBS for Middle Schoolers (6th-8th grade): June 20-23, 9am - Noon. Registration is available online or in the church lobby.
Consumed Camp 2011: July 4-8 at Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Center. For all 6th - 12th graders. Register online or in the church office. Total cost $275.

Activities Ministry
Online registration now open for basketball summer camps. For more information, please visit the church website.

Additional Announcements
Operation Christmas Child- Year Round: Each year the number of boxes packed for girls is almost double the number packed for boys. Let's even that out. May recommended items: Toys for boys ages 10-14. Suggestions: marbles, frisbees, yo-yos, rubik's cubes, cars, puzzles (nothing war related, i.e toy soldiers, guns, tanks, cameo print). You may bring items to the downstairs collection area, next to the drink machines.
Share the Change: Pick up a baby bottle this Sunday in the main lobby. Fill it with coins, cash or check (written to GPCC) and return it by Mother's Day, May 8th. All proceeds will benefit the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center.
Book Sale: St. Francis Episcopal Church (across the street) will hold their 53rd Annual Book Sale May 5-7, 2011. Hours are: Thursday and Friday: 10am-1pm. All proceeds will benefit the needy in our community and around the world.
Teaching Children & Youth Literacy Workshop: May 12-14, 2011 at Lawndale Baptist Church. Thursday and Friday, 6-9pm. Saturday, 8am-5-pm. This workshop will provide tutoring techniques and information to adults tutoring children and teens through a church setting. The workshop will be led by NAMB certified leader, Kathy Boyd. You will receive a certificate for the 14 hour course. The cost is $20. Contact Carla Pless, 282-9459, for registration information.

Colossians 2:8-23

8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces[a] of this world rather than on Christ.
9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. 11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh[b] was put off when you were circumcised by[c] Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.

13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you[d] alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.[e]

Freedom From Human Rules

16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you. Such a person also goes into great detail about what they have seen; they are puffed up with idle notions by their unspiritual mind. 19 They have lost connection with the head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.

20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: 21 “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? 22 These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.