- The title of next Sunday's lesson is Stay True. The background passage for Sunday is Jeremiah 34:1-19:18. The lesson passages for Sunday are Jeremiah 35:1-2, 5-8a, 12-14, 17a, 18-19. Before class, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages to prepare for the lesson.
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet for the last time (for this study) this Thursday, August 4th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
- If you are signed up to bring Jeremy and Jennifer Barnes a meal over the next several days, click here to see the date.
- August 7th: Is the first Sunday of the month. Dahlia has graciously reserved the outdoor patio at Elizabeth's Pizza (on Battleground) for our LJG class lunch following church. Hope to see everyone there!
- Joyner Elementary Partnership: Last year our Adult Life Journey Groups did a fantastic job of helping Joyner Elementary with school supplies. We are partnering with them again this year. Our class has been assigned to collect single subject spiral notebooks. Please bring the notebooks to the Collection Center on the first level near the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for your help in this Outreach Ministry Opportunity!
- Upcoming Dates:
- August: Small Group Social! It's still not too late to be placed in one of our small groups for the month of August. If you'd like to participate, please e-mail Misty or Laura P to be placed in a group.
- 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 for more 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: August recommended items: Educational/musical/school items for all ages, boys and girls (suggestions: paint boxes, harmonicas, kazoos, recorders, metric rulers, solar calculators, note pads). Did You Know? Odds are the recipient of the box you pack does not speak English as a first language, so consider this before sending books, games, or other items with complex instructions printed in English.
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.
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.
