Sunday, October 23, 2011

Announcements: October 23, 2011

Class News
  • The title of next week's lesson is Does Your Life Please God? The background and lesson passage for Sunday is Romans 12:1-21. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passage to prepare for the lesson.
  • Happy Anniversary to Jeremy & Misty, this Friday, October 28th.
  • Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, October 27th, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center. All men are welcome.
  • October 29th: Class Costume Party! Come dressed to impress 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 & Priscilla's house: 3303 Cheswick Court.
  • October 31st: Fall Spectacular (more details in the LBC news)
  • This Sunday, the church will be collecting 50 ounce cans of cut green beans for Feeding the 5000. If you missed the opportunity to donate $20 for a turkey and a pie or forgot to bring the cranberry sauce today (like us), it's not too late! The church will gladly accept any food or money donations you are able to make!
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: 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. We are also looking for volunteers to help with rides, games, or concessions. Sign up in your LJG or by contacting Jimmy.

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
Operation Outreach: November 6th at 4pm. Meet in Room 263 (library) for assignments.

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
Church Wide Work Day: October 29th, beginning at 8am. Come help out with yard maintenance. Bring your own tools!
Lawndale Gear: Available for order in the Worship Center lobby on Sundays until October 30th. Samples are available to view and all orders must be prepaid.
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.