- Happy Birthday to Christ Elliott, today, October 2nd!
- Happy Birthday to Jeremy Barnes on Wednesday, October 5th!
- Happy Birthday to Matt Gardner on Thursday, October 6th!
- Happy Anniversary to Billy & Priscilla on Friday, October 7th!
- There are a few dates available to bring breakfast to the LJG in November and December (see the left side of the blog). If you would be willing to take one of those dates, please e-mail Melissa.
- Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, October 6th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
- Upcoming Dates:
- October 14th: Class Social/Outreach Project: Our class will go to the Western Guilford High School Football Game, 7:30pm. Before the game, the men will have a chance to go into the locker room, speak to the players/coaches and lead them in prayer. As a class, we will also be putting together bags to give to each of the players (most likely filled with fruit, water, snacks, etc). More details to come!
- October 31st: Fall Spectacular (more details in LBC news)
Lawndale's Website
Pastor Appreciation Night is Tonight! This will be part of the 6:15 service. Light refreshments will be served and baskets will be available for your cards of appreciation.
Lawndale Gear: Now Available to Order in the Worship Center Lobby.
Women's Ministry
Women's Mission Groups:
- Megan Bowles WMU meets Tuesday, October 4th at 7pm in Room 362
- Evelyn Frost WMU meets Tuesday, October 11th at 10am at the home of Donna Navey. Anyone wanting to ride together, meet in the church parking lot at 9:30am.
- Jean Phillips WMU meets Tuesday, October 11th at 10am in Room 232.
- Alita Blackmon WMU meets Tuesday, October 11th at 7pm in Room 217.
Candlelight Coffee is Back! Friday, November 11th in the CLC. 7-9pm. Tickets will go on sale for $5 in the lobby or online in October.
Student Ministry
5th Quarter Nights in the CLC: (8:00pm-12:00am) Open to all 6th-12th grades Friday, September 30th and Friday, October 14th. Cost: $5 and bring your own drink.
Activities Ministry
Fall Spectacular: Monday, October 31st, 5:30-9:00pm. Sign up sheets to volunteer will be in your LJG folders. We are now collecting candy to be distributed that evening. Containers will be located in the collection area on the first level of the church.
Children's Ministry
Parent/Child Dedication: Sunday, October 16th. If you wish to participate and did not receive a letter, please contact Carol McKinney in the church office. All registration information is due by October 7th.
Married Adult Ministry
Courageous Living Bible Study: A 4 week men's only study is based on the film "Courageous." It will start October 2 at 5pm.
Worship & Music Ministry
Preschool - High School Choirs have begun!
3s: Room 146
4s: Room 148
5s: Room 150
1st-2nd Grade: Room 135
3rd-4th Grade: Room 137
5th-6th Grade: Room 145
7th-12th Grade: Chapel
Christmas Production: iBelieve Saturday, 12/10/11 and Sunday, 12/11/11 (Times to be announced). Tickets will be available in early November.
Additional Announcements
Food Service News: We welcome Kyle Curtis as our new Food Service Director. Please make him feel welcome as he "feeds the masses." 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: Monday, October 10th @ the Chick-Fil-A on Pisgah Church Road and Thursday, November 17, 5-8pm.
Mission Fair: Come and see some of the many ways Lawndale is touching lives. A Missions Fair "Building Bridges, Touching Lives" will be held in the CLC from 10:15am-11:00am on Sunday, October 9th. You'll have an opportunity to meet leaders and ask questions. 9:15am LJGs will dismiss at 10:10 while 10:45 LJGs will begin at 11am.
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.
