Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Announcements: June 26, 2011

Class News
  • The title of Sunday's lesson is Never Say It's Hopeless. The background passage for Sunday is Jeremiah 16:1-18:23. The lesson passage for Sunday is Jeremiah 18:1-15. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
  • Happy Birthday to Casey Garant on Tuesday, June 28th!
  • Welcome to our guests, Adam & Sarah and Damani & Corrie Collier. We enjoyed having you with us and hope to see you again soon!
  • Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, June 30th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
  • Upcoming Social Dates:
    • July 9th: Bowling at Triad Lanes. 6:30-8:30pm. If you would like to come, and did not get a chance to sign up in class, please e-mail Misty or Laura P so they can get an accurate head count to reserve the lanes!
    • August: Small Group Socials! If you would like to participate in one of our Small Group Socials for the month of August, and did not have a chance to sign up in class, please e-mail Misty or Laura P so they can add you to a group! Please also let them know if you would be willing to be a group leader (all you will have to do is come up with a place/time for your group to meet).
    • September: Cookout at the Gardner's. More details to come!
    • October: Costume Party. More details to come!
LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Won Generation & Fusion Home Concert- Sunday, July 3: There will be no LJG classes, and only one service (10:30am). All preschool ETC children (babies through older 3s as of September 2010) who are normally in room 162, 163, 215, 216, 217, 261, 262 will meet in their new classrooms (you will be given the new classroom location when you arrive). All other children will attend the service with their parents.

Children's Ministry
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
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.
Virginia Creeper Trail & Campground - Damascus, VA: An easy "downhill" bike ride through some of the prettiest scenery on the east coast. We will camp Friday and Saturday night and bike on Saturday morning. We will also enjoy great Bible study and fellowship, led by Rodney Navey. Bike rental, two nights camping and five meals are included in the cost. Register online or in the church office.

Married Adult Ministry
Summer Classes for Married Adults
Women: You still have time to get involved in our Summer Classes for Married Adults (Every Man's Marriage and Every Woman's Marriage). Contact Rodney in the office if you missed the introduction on June 12 for a book and assignments. The first session is June 26, at 5pm. Women meet in room 315; men meet in room 318.
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: July recommended items: End of season items for all ages, boys and girls. Suggestions: Flip-flops, tank tops, shorts, t-shirts, underwear, sunglasses, visors/caps, small water toys that will fit in a shoebox.
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.
Boone Mission Trip: DATE CHANGE: A mission trip is planned to Boone, NC on Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5. The cost will be $135 per person. This includes transportation, room and board. This needs to be paid to the church office with a notation, "Boone Mission Trip", by Sunday, July 17. We will be doing various projects, such as painting, yard work, home repairs, and preparing & serving a meal for the homeless. There will be work for every skill level so anyone who is interested can participate. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30pm in Room 262. For more information, call Bill Bailey at 282-3270. Looking forward to seeing many of you at that time!
Church-wide Picnic: Our annual picnic at Bur-Mil Park will be Sunday, July 17 at Shelters #3 and 4. Activities will begin at 4pm and dinner will begin at 6pm. The church will provide meat, bread, chips and condiments. You are asked to bring side dishes such as baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and desserts. You will also need to bring drinks, cups and ice for your family.