Announcements: June 8, 2008

Matt and I are either really on the ball about taking pictures, or we forget cameras even exist! Can you tell which one was true about or Luau last night? We can't seem to find a happy medium when it comes to picture taking! Oh well, I'm sure everyone has plenty of mental images of water balloons, volleyball, beads of sweat running down everyone's forehead, more ground beef than anyone could imagine, the men's frightening knowledge of male heart throbs during the "80's Outburst" game, and the fun and fellowship that took place at the "Aloha Luau!" Thanks to everyone who came!

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy, for the wonderful lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is Stephen: Boldness. The background passage for the lesson is Acts 6:1-8:3. The lesson passages are Acts 6:8-15; 7:51-60.
• Welcome Mike and Danielle Rusher! We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
• Happy Anniversary to Marc and Lauren Holbrook on Saturday, June 14th!
• If you would like your name and phone number to be added to our blog directory please let Matt or Melissa know.
• If you ever have comments or suggestions about our class blog page please let us know! Also, if you would ever like to post your thoughts, comments, questions, etc. let Matt or Melissa know.
• Upcoming Dates:

1. June 14: Baby shower honoring Misty Hood. Chick out the blog post titled "Misty's Shower" for all the details and updated food lists. If you would like to attend and have not yet signed up please let Lauren or Melissa know.
2. July 13: Outreach lunch: We mentioned this briefly during the Life Journey Group this morning... Our LJG will hold a lunch after church on Sunday, July 13th for any and all married couples who are 20-29(ish). The church will begin advertising this event soon to let people know about it. A sign up sheet will be available in the class and on the blog page soon. We're praying God will use this event to reach out to other couples in our church that are in our age group and are not yet involved in a LJG.

Promoter News

Preschool/Children

Nicaragua Mission Needs: Items are being collected for an upcoming mission trip to Nicaragua. Items include school supplies, jump ropes, hair bows & brushes, small toys, Spanish & English Bibles, or cash to sponsor a child. Give money to Arvil and leave other items in the designated boxes at the Children's Welcome Desk.

GA & RA Recognition Service: TONIGHT at 6:15 pm. Come encourage these boys and girls!

Students

Scholarships: Scholarships are needed for the upcoming summer camps and mission trip. If you can help financially, please designate the funds "Youth Scholarship" on the memo and place in the offering plate or turn in to the church office.

Married Adults

VBS Needs: Sweet and non sweet treats are needed for the teacher's break room for VBS. Nut free snacks are desired, due to allergies. Bring items to the Fellowship Hall kitchen on Sunday, June 15 or anytime early in the VBS week, June 16-20. Good snacks provide a great way to show appreciation to our VBS staff of some 150 teachers and leaders.

• Paper towel tubes are also needed. There is a box downstairs labeled for you to place the tubes in.

Activities

Atlanta Braves Weekend: September 6-7. Spend an incredible weekend in Atlanta with the family and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $97 per person, double occupancy, includes on night's lodging and one baseball game. Meals are extra. Transportation will be your own vehicle. Only 25 tickets are available! Registration deadline is Sunday, July 27th.

Family Movie Night: Saturday, June 14 at 7 pm. We will be showing "Alvin and the Chipmunks" in the CLC. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This is a FREE event!

Church-wide Picnic: Sunday, July 6 at Bur-Mil Park. More details soon.

Mark Your Calendar

New York Trip: November 26-29. Take a Motorcoach bus and enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade, a Broadway Play, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Christmas shopping in the city! Cost is $499 per person, double occupancy. The rate is adjusted for single, triple and quad rooms. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. Information and registration brochures will be available soon in the church office.

ALS Walk: In remembrance of Keith Wood, Keith's Krew will be participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, June 14 at Center City Park. Register online at www.catfishchapter.org or in the lobby at Keith's Krew Tables. You can support the team in several ways by doing one of these things or all three:

1. Wear your Keiths' Krew T-shirt
2. Collect donations
3. Walk on June 14th

Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center: Pick up a baby bottle on Sunday and fill it with change, cash or check. This money will help make a difference in the lives of young mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancy. Bring it back to church on Father's Day, June 15. Bottles can be picked up from both first and second floor lobbies and in the Worship Center lobby.

Announcements: June 1, 2008

Before we get started on actual announcements, I wanted to post something David passed out during class on Sunday. The words really hit me and I think it's a great reminder to all of us who received it Sunday and it's too good to be missed by those who were unable to join us...

Fellowship of the Unashamed

(The last words of an African martyr)

I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed.

The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.

The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ.

I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I'm finished and done with low living, sight-walking, small planning,

smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, cheap

giving, and dwarfed goals.

My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my

way is rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear.

I won't give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I've preached up, prayed

up, paid up, stored up and stayed up for the cause of Christ.

I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and

work until He comes.

And when He comes, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors

will be clear. "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ."

Not to switch gears completely... but Matt and I have to share this with you all. It may not be as intellectually profound as the above words that David shared with us but it is definitely worth watching. It is a combination of precious, sweet, hilarious, innocent and down right adorable! Click on the following link and ENJOY! The Lord's Prayer

Class News

• Thanks David for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is Empowered to Help. The background passage for the lesson is Acts 3:1-5:42. The lesson passages are Acts 4:5-10, 12-13, 18-20, 31-35. The new edition of the lesson books are in the LJG room if you need one.
• Happy (belated) Anniversary to Jeff & Kathy Scott on Sunday, June 1st!
• Be in prayer for Jason and Ashley as they enter into marriage this Saturday, June 7th. CONGRATULATIONS!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. June 5: Chick-fil-A night (The Village - Pisgah Church) from 5:00-8:00 pm. Please join Keith's Krew to raise money to support ALS! Be sure to drop your receipt in the bag at the registers! That is how donations are counted!
2. June 7: "Aloha" Luau for the Nettles, Vaughns & Holbrooks. Check out the blog post titled "Aloha Luau" for all of the details and updated food lists. If you would like to come and have not yet signed up please let Matt or Melissa know. **Please bring your own lawn chairs and come dressed for a Hawaiian Luau!**
3. June 14: Baby shower honoring Misty Hood. Check out the blog post titled "Misty's Shower!" for all the details and updated food lists. If you would like to come and have not yet signed up please let Melissa know.
4. July 13: Outreach lunch (more to come, but please keep this date on your calendar!)

Promoter News

Preschool/Children

VBS: 2008 Vacation Bible School- Outrigger Island! Plan to join us June 16-20! 9 am - Noon, ages 4 - completed 8th grade. Sign up forms are available at all welcome desks.

Nicaragua Mission Needs: Items are being collected for an upcoming mission trip to Nicaragua. Items include school supplies, jump ropes, hair bows & brushes, small toys, Spanish & English Bibles, or cash to sponsor a child. Give money to Arvil and leave other items in the designated boxes at the Children's Welcome Desk.

GA & RA Recognition Service: Sunday, June 8 at 6:15 pm. Come encourage these boys and girls!

Students

Scholarships: Scholarships are needed for the upcoming summer camps & mission trip. If you can help financially, please designate the funds "Youth Scholarship" on the memo and place in the offering plate or turn in to the church office.

Married Adults

Parenting 101: The Journey with Preschoolers: (ages birth through 4) on Friday, June 6 from 6:30-9:30 pm in the Chapel.

Activities

Atlanta Braves Weekend: September 6-7. Spend an incredible weekend in Atlanta with the family and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $97 per person, double occupancy, includes one night's lodging and one baseball game. meals are extra. Transportation will be your own vehicle. Only 25 tickets are available! Registration deadline is Sunday July 27.

Family Night: Saturday, June 14 at 7 pm. We will be showing "Alvin & the Chipmunks" in the CLC. Popcorn & drinks will be provided. This is a FREE event!

Church-wide Picnic: Sunday July 6 at Bur-Mil Park. More details coming soon.

Mark Your Calendar

New York Trip: November 26-29. Take a Motorcoach bus and enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Broadway Play, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Christmas shopping in the city! Cost is $499 per person, double occupancy. The rate is adjusted for single, triple and quad rooms. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. Information and registration brochures will be available soon in the church office.

ALS Walk: In remembrance of Keith Wood, Keith's Krew will be participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, June 14 at Center City Park. Register online at www.catfishchapter.org or in the lobby at Keith's Krew Tables. You can support the team in several ways by doing one of these things or all three:

1. Wear your Keith's Krew T-shirt
2. Collect donations
3. Walk on June 14th

Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center: Pick up a baby bottle on Sunday and fill it with change, cash or check. This money will help make a difference in the lives of young mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancy. Bring it back to church on Father's Day, June 15. Bottles can be picked up from both first and second floor lobbies, and the Worship Center lobby.

Announcements: May 25, 2008

Class News

• Next week we will begin our summer series, studying the book of Acts. We have extra copies of the learner guide in the LJG room. The title of next weeks lesson is Empowered to Witness. The background passage is Acts 1:1-2:47. The lesson passages for next week are: Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-6, 37-41.
• Happy Birthday to Stephen Vaughn TODAY, Sunday, May 25th!
• If you would like to provide breakfast/juice on June 1st let Matt or Melissa know.
• Upcoming Dates:

1. June 7: "Aloha" Luau for the Nettles, Vaughns & Holbrooks. Check out the blog post titled "Aloha Luau" for all of the details. We will have hard copies of the invitation for you to take on Sunday mornings. **Please bring your own lawn chairs!** 
   
2. June 14: Baby shower honoring Misty Hood. Check out the blog post titled "Misty's Shower!!" for all of the details.
3. July 13: Outreach lunch (more to come, but please put this date on your calendar!!)

Promoter News

Preschool/Children

VBS: 2008 Vacation Bible School- Outrigger Island! PLan to join us June 16-20! 9 am-Noon, ages 4 - completed 8th grade. Sign up forms are available at all welcome desks!

Nicaragua MIssion Needs: One of the 3rd grade LJG teachers, Kim Thomas and her son, Josh, will be going to Nicaragua on a mission trip and are in need of supplies. They are collecting school supplies, jump ropes, hair bows & brushes, small toys, Spanish & English Bibles or cash to sponsor a child. Give money to Arvil and leave other items in the designated boxes at the Children's Welcome Desk.

Students

Scholarships: Scholarships are needed for the upcoming summer trips to Quest Camp and Cleveland. If you can help financially, please designate the funds "Youth Scholarship" on the memo and place it in the offering plate or turn in to the church office.

Married Adults

Parenting 101: The Journey with Preschoolers: (ages birth through 4) On Friday, June 6 from 6:30-9:30 pm in the Chapel.

Operation Outreach: Sunday, June 1st at 4 pm in Room 216.

 

Activities

Atlanta Braves Weekend: September 6-7. Spend an incredible weekend in Atlanta with the family and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $97 per person, double occupancy, includes on night's lodging and one baseball game. Meals are extra. Transportation will be your own vehicle. Only 25 tickets are available so book yours today! REgistration deadline is Sunday, July 27th.

Summer Sports Camps: Registration has begun for summer camps. Forms are available outside Jimmy's office or in the church office. The choices of camps are soccer, basketball and flag football for 1st - 6th grade.

Mark Your Calendar

New York Trip: November 26-29. Take a Motorcoach bus and enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Broadway Play, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Christmas shopping in the city! Cost is $499 per person, double occupancy. The rate is adjusted for single, triple and quad rooms. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. Information and registration brochures will be available soon in the church office. 

ALS Walk: In remembrance of Keith Wood, Keith's Krew will be participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, June 14 at Center City Park. Register online at www.catfishchapter.org or in the lobby at Keith's Krew Tables. You can support the team in several ways:

1. Wear your Keith's Krew T-shirt (T-shirt are $10 and must be ordered by May 31st)
2. Collect donations
3. Walk on June 14th
4. Do all three

Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center:

Pick up a baby bottle on Sunday and fill it with change, cash or check. This money will help the Center make a difference in the lives of young mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancy. Bring it back to church on Father's Day, June 15. Bottles can be picked up from both first and second floor lobbies, and the Worship Center lobby.

"Aloha" Luau

Click on the image below to enlarge it to read the smaller print! The food sign-up list for both classes is below: **Please bring your own lawn chairs**

Food Sign-up:

Jeremy & Misty: green beans

David & Kim: homemade macaroni and cheese

Nathan & Ashlee: pasta salad

Marc & Lauren: fruit salad

Laura & Greg: potato salad

Sarah & Jamie: chips

Rich & Katina: baked beans

Mark & Denise: pizza dip

Misty's Shower!!

Click on the image below to enlarge it and read the smaller print. The food sign-up for both classes is below:

Food Sign-up:

Laura: cookies

Kim: sherbet punch

Lauren: quiche

Stephanie: something sweet

Denise: ?

Lori: ?

Announcements: May 18, 2008

Class News

• Thanks, David for another great lesson this morning! Next week's lesson is titled Remain Faithful. The background passage is Genesis 47:27-50:26. The lesson passages are Genesis 48:3-6; 49:8-10; 50:15-21.
• Next week, May 25th, will be our last day studying the book of Genesis. Our new books are in for the summer series. We will be studying the book of Acts starting June 1. The new books are in our LJG room. Make sure to pick one up if you have not done so already.
• Happy (belated) Birthday to Jason Powels on Sunday, May 11th!
• We are still in need of someone to provide breakfast/juice on May 25th. If you would like to provide this for our class it would be appreciated!!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. June 7: "Aloha" Luau for the Nettles, Vaughns & Holbrooks. More information and the food sign-up for this event will be posted later on this week.
2. June 14: Baby Shower honoring Misty Hood: Invitation and food sign-up for the shower will be posted later this week also!
3. July 13: Outreach lunch (more to come, but please put this date on your calendar!!)

Promoter News

Preschool/Children

Nicaragua Mission Needs: One of the 3rd grade LJG teachers, Kim Thomas and her son, Josh, will be going to Nicaragua on a mission trip and are in need of supplies. They are collecting school supplies, jump ropes, hair bows & brushes, small toys, Spanish & English Bibles, or cash to sponsor a child. Give money to Arvil and leave other items in the designated boxes at the Children's Welcome Desk.

Married Adults

Marriage 201: "Purpose for the Journey": Friday, May 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Biblical roles of husbands and wives will be discussed.

Parenting 101: The Journey with Preschoolers: (ages birth through 4) on Friday, June 6, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Operation Outreach: Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m. in Room 216

Mark Your Calendar

New York Trip: November 26-29. Take a Motorcoach bus and enjoy the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Broadway Play, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Christmas shopping in the city! Cost is $499 per person, double occupancy. The rate is adjusted for single, triple and quad rooms. Lodging will be at the Radisson Hotel in Carteret, NJ. Informatino and registration brochures will be available soon in the church office.

ALS Walk: In remembrance of Keith Wood, Keith's Krew will be participating in the Walk to Defeat ASL on Saturday, June 14 at Center City Park. Register online at www.catfishchapter.org or in the lobby at Keith's Krew Tables. You can support the team in several ways:

1. Wear your Keith's Krew T-shirt (T-shirts are $10 and must be ordered by May 31st)
2. Collect donations
3. Walk on June 14th
4. Do all three

Attention: All potential Facilitators or Group Leaders for LifePlus FALL 2008 Begins Sunday, September 14

It is time to begin planning and praying about courses and material that God would lead you to teach. We appreciate all leaders who were involved and we invite you to consider returning this year. The invitation to lead a LifePlus class is also extended to the LBC Church Body. If you are interested in being involved with this life changing ministry, please follow this path:

• Contact Gary Wade, LifePlus Coordinator at 509-3540 (cell), 644-8127 (home), OR
• Contact Curt Dean, Associate Pastor of Single Adults @ 288-3824
• By July 13, submit an outline describing the course materials, resources, costs, etc. You may also verbally discuss concepts with us as a first step.
• All courses submitted are subject to Pastoral Staff review and approval.

Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center: Pick up a baby bottle on Sunday and fill it with change, cash or check. This money will help the Center make a difference in the lives of young mothers and fathers facing unplanned pregnancy. Bring it back to church on Father's Day, June 15. Bottles can be picked up from both first and second floor lobbies, and the Worship Center Lobby.

Announcements: May 4, 2008

Class News

• Thanks, David, for a great lesson this morning! Next week's lesson is titled Work Toward Reconciliation. The background passage for the lesson is Genesis 43:1 - 45:28. The lesson passages are Genesis 44:1 - 2, 32 - 34; 45:1 - 9, 14 - 15.
• Happy Birthday to Jeff Scott, Monday, May 5th!
• Happy Anniversary to Larry & Joy Trip, Saturday, May 10th!
• She & Me Tea: This Saturday, May 10th from 11 am - 1 pm in the CLC. If you have not purchased your ticket the last day to get one is tomorrow, May 5th! Childcare is available for babies - 10 years old. Call Carol McKinney in the church office to make childcare reservations. All ladies are invited to Misty Hood's House to decorate hats at 9 am the morning of the Tea. Directions will be available soon. A light breakfast will be served at Misty's house during the decorating extravaganza! Hope to see you there!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. May 10: She & Me Tea/Men's Golf Day (contact Jeremy for more info)
2. June 7: Going Away Luau for the Nettles, Vaughns & Holbrooks
3. June 14: Baby Shower honoring Misty Hood
4. July 13: Outreach lunch (more info to come, but put it on your calendar!)

Promoter News

Downtown Bicentennial Parade: Come on out Saturday, May 17 from 11 am - 1 pm to see the Lawndale float in the Greensboro Bicentennial Parade!

Preschool/Children

Parent/Child Dedication: Sunday, May 25 during both morning services. Babies as well as older children may be dedicated at this time. If you desire to participate, please contact Carol McKinney at 288-3824 ext. 303. Please turn in your information to Carol by May 12.

Married Adults

Operation Outreach: TODAY at 4 pm in room 216

Marriage 201: "Purpose for the Journey": Friday, May 23 from 6:30-9:30 pm. What is your purpose in the marriage as a husband? What is your purpose in the marriage as a wife? We will discuss the biblical roles or husbands and wives.

Activities

Atlanta Braves Weekend: September 6 - 7. Spend an incredible weekend in Atlanta with the family and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $97 per person, double occupancy, includes one night's lodging and one baseball game. Meals are extra. Transportation will be your own vehicle. Only 25 tickets are available so book yours today! Registration deadline is Sunday, July 27th.

Attention: All Potential Facilitators or Group Leaders for LIFE PLUS FALL 2008 Begins Sunday, September 14

It is time to begin planning and praying about courses and material that God would lead you to teach. 2007 LifePlus programs were truly blessed by God. We appreciate all leaders who were involved and we invite you to consider returning this year. The invitation to lead a LifePlus class is also extended to the LBC Church Body. If you are interested in being involved with this life changing ministry, please follow this path:

• Contact Gary Wade, LifePlus Coordinator at 509-3540 (cell), 644-8127 (home) OR
• Contact Curt Dean, Associate Pastor of Single Adults @ 288-3824
• By July 13, submit an outline describing the course materials, resources, costs, etc. You may also verbally discuss concepts with us as a first step.
• All courses submitted are subject to Pastoral Staff review and approval.