Monday, October 17, 2011

Announcements: October 16, 2011

Class News
  • The title of next week's lesson is It's All About God's Plan. The background passage for the lesson is Romans 9:1-11:36. The lesson passages for Sunday are Romans 10:1-4, 8b-18a; 11:28-32. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
  • Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, October 20th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. All men are welcome.
  • October 29th: Class Costume Party! Come dressed to impess and bring a spooky snack or dessert to share. Bring the kids! There will be a prize awarded for best costume. Party will be at 7pm at Billy and Priscilla's house: 3303 Cheswick Court.
  • October 31st: Fall Spectacular (more details in LBC News). Our LJG still needs 2 more people (one couple) to work the 5pm-7pm shift of Putt-Putt Skee Ball. If you can help, please e-mail Melissa.
  • This Sunday, the church will be collecting 14 ounce cans of jellied cranberry sauce for Feeding the 5000. If you missed the opportunity to donate $20 for a turkey and a pie, you will be able to do that this Sunday as well.
LBC News
Lawndale's Website

Feeding the 5000 Collection Schedule:
  • October 16: Donation for Turkeys and Pies ($20)
  • October 23: Jellied Cranberry Sauce (14oz)
  • October 30: Cut Green Beans (50oz)
  • November 6: Stove Top Stuffing for Turkey (6oz)
  • November 13: 5 lb. bag of White Potatoes
Women's Ministry
Women's Fall Small Group Bible Studies are available. A complete list with dates, times, locations and facilitators is available on our website.
Candlelight Coffee: Friday, November 11th in the CLC. 7-9pm. Tickets on sale now for $5 in the lobby, online, or in the church office.

Student Ministry

411 Has Resumed: Sundays at 6:15pm. Middle School meets in Room 363 and High School meets in the Chapel.

Activities Ministry
Fall Spectacular: Monday, October 31st, 5:30-9:00pm. We are still collecting candy; containers are located in the collection area on the first level of the church.

Children's Ministry
Operation Christmas Child Boxes: Information brochures are available in the main lobby. All boxes need to be returned by November 13th.

Married Adult Ministry
Homeschool Support Group: Next meeting will be Thursday, October 20th in the Fellowship Hall. Eta Zeta, the honor society for local homeschoolers, will have a membership meeting from 6:20-6:50pm, then the speaker, Elizabeth Lamb will begin at 7pm.
Weekend to Remember: October 28-30th. Go to http://www.familylife.com/ to register for this annual marriage event held at the Koury Convention Center. When registering, use Lawndale Baptist as your group code to get a discounted rate.

Worship & Music Ministry
Christmas Production: iBelieve Saturday, December 10th at 2 & 6pm and Sunday, December 11th at 4pm. Tickets are $5 and Premium Seating will be $7.

Additional Announcements
Food Service News: We are looking for volunteers to help out with serving Wednesday Night Meals and other Special Events. If you are interested, please contact the church office to sign up.
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night for Operation Christmas Child: Thursday, November 17th @ the Chick-Fil-A on Pisgah Church Road and Thursday, November 17, 5-8pm. Drop off your receipt in the collection box to earn a percentage of the sales to benefit Operation Christmas Child.
Operation Christmas Child - Year Long Collection - October Items: Hygiene items, all ages, boys and girls. Suggestions: tooth brushes, dental floss, chap stick, tooth paste, bar soap, magic towels, hair brushes, combs, barrettes, hair ornaments. Did you know? The recipient of each box is offered a gospel booklet. The Greatest Gift of All, printed in his own language or native dialect and his family is offered an opportunity for following up after reading it.