- The title of next Sunday's lesson is Check Your Direction. The background passage for Sunday is Jeremiah 30:1-33:26. The lesson passage for Sunday is Jeremiah 31:27-34. Before class, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages to prepare for the lesson.
- Happy Birthday to Laura Lindley on Thursday, July 28th!
- Happy Anniversary to Adam & Casey on Thursday, July 28th!
- Happy Birthday to Scott Toth and Adam Garant on Friday, July 29th!
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, July 28th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
- Upcoming Dates:
- August: Small Group Social! If you would like to participate in one of our Small Group Socials for the month of August, and have not had 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 (come up with an activity and place/time to meet).
- September: Cookout at the Gardner's! More details to come.
- October: Costume Party! More details to come.
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Children's Ministry
Make a Difference in Your World! Reach the Next Generation for Jesus! As the new church year begins September 4, we are looking for some Christian adults who desire to invest time with preschoolers and children. There are some great opportunities on Sunday mornings in the Life Journey Classes, as well as Wednesday evenings in Mission Friends, RAs and GAs. Let Arvil Pennington know of your interest at apennington@lawndalebaptist.org, or you may contact one of our wonderful program directors: Mission Friends/Amy Arthur, Girls in Action/Kyra Houser & Joanna Scott, Royal Ambassadors/Neal Matthews.
Dads, we need you in ETC! Extended Teaching Care requires 240 adults in a four month Sunday during the 10:45am service, with Babies through Kindergarten. Men, step up to the plate.
Activities Ministry
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.
Fall Co-Ed Softball Team: Anyone interested should contact Jimmy before Sunday, July 31st.
Fabulous Fall 5K and Fun Run: Our first annual Fabulous Fall 5K and Fun Run will take place on Saturday, September 24th at Bur-Mil Park. The proceeds from the run will go to support the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center (GPCC). Registration brochures and online registration are now available. We hope you will come out and support the GPCC and have a great time of fellowship!
Women's Ministry
Kalos Coffee: This is a fresh and fun way for women to build uplifting relationships with other women. "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 August 21, at 7:15pm in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare provided with registration. Contact Donna Navey at lawndalementoring@yahoo.com to register or for more information.
Men's Ministry
Journeymen's Ministry Event: "Fall Football Kickoff" Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:45pm in the Christian Life Center. Journeymen, call the church office at 288-3824 to RSVP for this event and fo rmore information. We will be having hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings.
Married Adult Ministry
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/
Hosts Needed: We are looking for couples who may be willing to host a Bible study in their home for the fall. Training will be provided. The study will be DVD driven to lessen preparation time. If you are interested, please e-mail Rodney at rnavey@lawndalebaptist.org.
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: 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. For more information, call Bill Bailey at 282-3270.
Honor or Remember a Public Servant on Patriot Day, September 11th: You can give a special mum plant to honor or remember a public servant- doctor, nurse, firefighter, police officer or EMT for September 11th. These will be used in the Patriot Day service. You are welcome to take them home after the service. Cost is $14. Use one of the special Seasonal Flower Envelopes available at the welcome desk. Deadline is September 1st.
