Sunday, July 20, 2008

August 10: Food & Gift Sign-Up

Nathan and Ashlee Wallace are preparing to be parents, again! They are adopting an 11 year old boy, RJ. In order to help prepare them for the arrival of their new son, we are throwing a shower/social/lunch. Please take a look at the sign up sheets below to see what else is needed! If you would like to add something to the list, please let Melissa Gardner or Angela Osborne know! Please also bring a 2 liter drink!

Wallace Shower, Social & Lunch
Sunday, August 10th following the 10:45 service 
In the Fellowship Hall

**Please bring a 2 liter drink. Please also bring all gift receipts! Also, please make sure all CDs, DVDs and games are appropriate for an 11 year old.**

Food Sign-Up

Salad
Cranberry Salad
Oriental Salad

Veggies
Squash Casserole
Corn Dip & Chips

Dessert
Oreo Cake
Brownies

Bread
Rolls

Meat
Stromboli
Fried Chicken

Casserole
Baked Beans
Pineapple Cheese
Cheese & Potato Casserole

Gift Sign-Up

Christian CDs
Jason & Ashley
Jeff & Kathy

Clothes (size 12-14)
(He likes Old Navy)
Tim & Alison
Jeremy & Misty
Jason & Angela
Jason & Brianna

Soccer & Basketball Stuff
(He likes the TARHEELS!)
Brandon & April
David & Kim
Barry & Kim

Playstation 2 Games
Darrel & Leigh Ann

Money for a Gift Card
Jason & Angela
David & Stacey
Ryan & Jenni
Tony & Lori

DVDs
Chip & Amy

Alarm Clock
Rich & Katina

Ripstick (type of skateboard)

Photo Album
Tim & Alison

Cross Necklace
Ken & Ashley

Announcements: July 20, 2008

Class News
  • Thanks David, for allowing God to speak through you for another wonderful lesson this morning. The title of next week's lesson is Jerusalem: Facing Conflict. The background passage for next week is Acts 15:1-35. The lesson passages for next week are Acts 15:1-2, 6-15, 22-23a, 27-28.
  • We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our guests today: Tim & Alison, Jason & Brianna, Brandon & April, Ken & Ashley and Ashley Powles' parents! It was great having you in class this morning and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
  • Happy Birthday to Kathy Scott on Tuesday, July 22nd!
  • Happy Anniversary to Matt & Melissa Gardner on Wednesday, July 23rd!
  • If you would like your name, phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) to appear in the blog directory, please let Melissa know. If there are any changes or updates that need to be made to your current information please let Melissa know also!
  • August 10: Shower/Social/Lunch for Nathan & Ashlee Wallace. This event will be a great time of fellowship! It will also help Nathan & Ashlee get several 'wants and needs' for RJ before he arrives! Check back with the blog later in the week for an updated food sign-up and gift sign-up!
  • August 16: Baby shower honoring Leigh Ann Tedrow (Walking Together Life Journey Group). Leigh Ann and Darrel are expecting a baby boy! The shower will be held at Renee Blue's house from 10am-Noon. If you plan to attend, please e-mail Angela Osborne at oz4@bellsouth.net to sign up for food. The Tedrows are registered at Babies R Us and Target.
Promoter News

Students
Fundraiser for Cleveland Mission Trip: On August 3rd there will be a hot dog lunch in the CLC immediately following the 10:45 service. Proceeds from the lunch will support the high school students going on the Cleveland Mission Trip.

Married Adults
Parenting 301 (The Journey with an Adolescent, ages 11-15) Friday, September 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. We will address what your child will face as they move into the teenage years.
Weekend to Remember: October 3-5 at Four Seasons. A 2 1/2 day marriage conference that teaches God's design for marriage and family. Regular rate is $285 per couple but if you register with the group code 10533, you save $80. Call 1-800-358-6329 to register or go to www.familylife.com/weekend

Activities
Upward Flag Football: Coaches and referees are needed for the season beginning July 28th. If you are interested in helping please contact Jimmy Jackson.
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 NEXT SUNDAY, July 27th.
Fall Co-Ed Softball: Any man or woman interested in playing co-ed softball this fall should contact Jimmy Jackson, 288-3824, as soon as possible.

Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers has begun registering for next fall. There are limited spots available, so if you would like to join other moms on the third Tuesday mornings from September to May, please call Kyra Houser, coordinator, at 288-8488 or j.houser@earthlink.net.

Mark your calendar
Boone Mission Trip: September 8-12. We will be working with Three Forks Baptist Association repairing homes for needy families and other projects that may include painting, cleaning, yard work, etc. Cost will be $125 per person. This covers food and double occupancy for the hotel. If you are interested, please contact Bill Bailey at 282-3270, Roger Dodson at 373-5395, or Tony McGrady at 282-8142. Deadline for sign up is August 20.
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 are available in the church office and at the Welcome Desk.

Additional Announcements
  • The Medical Dental Bus Clinic will be at Guilford Baptist Church on Saturday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This ministry provides a means for free dental and very basic medical care to be offered to residents of NC. Patients targeted include people without insurance, the impoverished, Hispanic and other ethnic groups, the homeless, the elderly and more. Call 299-1234 for an appointment.
  • "Commission" magazines are available in the racks near the elevator.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Announcements: July 13, 2008

Class News
  • Thanks Jeremy, for a wonderful lesson this morning. We certainly had some great conversations and insights to what was being taught! The title of next week's lesson is Galatia: Facing Troubles. The background passage for next week is Acts 15:1-35. The lesson passages for next week are Acts 15:1-2, 6-15, 22-23a, 27-28.
  • What a wonderful and encouraging lunch we had in the Fellowship Hall today! Thanks to everyone who prepared food and came to enjoy fellowship with each other and our guests!
  • Ladies, I want to put this on your radar... I would love for our LJG to have a women's Bible Study. What do you think? Be praying and thinking about teaching, facilitating, hosting, finding a theme or book in the Bible to study, etc. Let me know your thoughts and ideas!
  • There is an empty spot for breakfast next week, July 20th, if you would like to bring it let Matt or Melissa know!
  • August 10: Mark this date on your calendar! Our LJG will host a shower/lunch/social for Nathan and Ashlee Wallace. The adoption of RJ is getting closer and we will help prepare the Wallace house to bring RJ home. More details (time, place, etc.) are forthcoming! A list of wants and needs will be compiled to give everyone an idea of what to get for RJ! This event will be for couples (yes guys, that's you too!) in our LJG, the Walking Together LJG and any friends/family of Nathan and Ashlee. 
Promoter News

Students
Fundraiser for Cleveland Mission Trip: On August 3 there will be a hot dog lunch in the CLC immediately following the 10:45 service. Proceeds from the lunch will support the high school students going on the Cleveland Mission Trip.

Married Adults
Operation Outreach: TODAY at 4 pm in room 216.
Marriage 301 (Partnership for the Journey): Saturday, July 19 from 9 am - Noon in the Chapel. Learn to better understand how to work together as a team.

Activities
Upward Flag Football: Coaches and referees are needed for the season beginning July 28th. Contact the church office if you are interested.
Fall Co-Ed Softball: Any man or woman interested in playing co-ed softball this fall should contact Jimmy Jackson 288-3824 as soon as possible.

Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers has begun registering for next fall. There are limited spots available, so if you would like to join other moms on the third Tuesday morning from September to May, please call Kyra Houser, coordinator at 288-8488 or j.houser@earthlink.net.

Mission Trip Opportunity
Boone Mission Trip: September 8-12. We will be working with Three Forks Baptist Association repairing homes for needy families and other projects that may include painting, cleaning, yard work, etc. Cost will be $125 per person. This covers food and double occupancy for the hotel. If you are interested, please contact Bill Bailey at 282-3270, Roger Dodson at 373-5395 or Tony McGrady at 282-8142. Deadline for sign up is August 20th.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Announcements: July 6, 2008

Class News
  • Thanks David for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is Barnabas: Encouragement. The background passage for the lesson is Acts 11:19-12:25. The lesson passage next week is Acts 11:19-30.
  • If you would like your name, phone number and e-mail address added to the blog page directory let Matt or Melissa know.
  • Upcoming Dates:
  1. July 12th: BOWLING SOCIAL!! Please join us for our next LJG social. We will enjoy a night of bowling at Triad Lanes on Wendover at 7 pm! 
  2. July 13th: Young Couples Lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the 10:45 service. To see an updated food sign-up list click here

Promoter News

Church-wide Picnic: TODAY at Bur-Mil Park. Activities begin at 3:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 and the pool will be open from 7-9 pm. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, chips and condiments. We are asking that you bring a side dish or dessert. Please also bring drinks for your family only, including any cups and ice that you may need. The church will not be providing these.

Married Adults
Young Couples Lunch: July 13th following the 10:45 service. The "Finding Common Ground" Life Journey Group will host a luncheon for couples in their 20's.
Operation Outreach: July 13th at 4 pm in room 216.

Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers has begun registering for next fall. There are limited spots available, so if you would like to join other moms on the third Tuesday morning of the month from September to May, please call Kyra Houser, coordinator at 288-8488 or j.houser@earthlink.net.

New Mission Trip Opportunity!
Boone Mission Trip: September 8-12. We will be working with Three Forks Baptist Association repairing homes for need families and other projects that may include painting, cleaning, yard work, etc. Cost will be A$125 per person. This covers food and double occupancy for the hotel. If you are interested, please contact Bill Bailey at 282-3270, Roger Dodson at 373-5395 or Tony McGrady at 282-8142. Deadline for sign up is August 20th.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Announcements: June 29, 2008

Class News
  • Thanks Jeremy, for a wonderful lesson this morning. I hope that all of us pay attention to the ministry opportunities the Lord places in front of us this week. Like Saul in today's lesson, I hope we can be committed to Christ and show it to others through our actions. The title of next week's lesson is Peter: Openness. The background passage for the lesson is Acts 9:32-11:18. The lesson passage for next week is Acts 11:4-18.
  • Happy (belated) Birthday to Joy Tripp on June 24th!
  • Happy Anniversary to Nathan and Ashlee on Tuesday, July 1st!
  • Happy Birthday to Greg Pearman on Wednesday, July 2nd!
  • July 13th UPDATE: To make sure that there will be enough food for everyone at the luncheon, please sign up to bring three dishes and a 2 liter drink. We will have access to the refrigerator and oven in the Fellowship Hall Kitchen if you need to use either appliance for your food. If you have not signed up yet or you would like to add another dish to the list please let Matt or Melissa know! Click here to see the updated food sign-up list. Please continue to pray that 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. **Child care will be provided**
  • Upcoming Dates: 
  1. Fourth of July: Jeremy and Misty have opened up their home for a Fourth of July cook out! (Thanks guys!) Dinner will be at 6:00 pm and then we will go watch fireworks in the parking lot off of Wendover and Green Valley Road (near Friendly Center). Jeremy and Misty will provide hamburgers and hot dogs and ask that you bring a side dish or dessert. Please contact Misty no later than Thursday evening to let her know if you plan to attend and what side dish you will bring. Their address is 6407 Woodmont Rd. in Jamestown (27282). Misty's contact info is: 404-3077 & mhood15@gmail.com. *Bring lawn chairs to watch the fireworks!*
  2. July 12th: BOWLING SOCIAL!!! Please join us for our next LJG social. We will enjoy a night of bowling at Triad Lanes on Wendover at 7 pm!
  3. July 13th: 'Outreach Lunch' in the Fellowship Hall!
Promoter News

Church-wide Picnic: Sunday, July 6th at Bur-Mil Park. Activities begin at 3:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 and the pool will be open from 7-9 pm. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, chips and condiments. We are asking that you bring a side dish or dessert. Please also bring drinks for your family only, including any cups and ice that you may need. The church will not be providing these.

Married Adults
Young Couples Lunch: July 13 following the 10:45 service. The "Finding Common Ground" LJG will host a luncheon for couples in their 20's.
Operation Outreach: July 13th at 4 pm in room 216.
Marriage 301 (Partnership for the Journey): Saturday, July 19 from 9 am - Noon in the Chapel. Learn to better understand how to work together as a team.

Activities
Upward Flag Football: Coaches and referees are needed for the season beginning July 28th. If you are interested please call the church office 288-3824.

Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers has begun registering for next fall. There are limited spots available, so if you would like to join other moms on the third Tuesday morning of every month from September to May, please call Kyra Houser, coordinator at 288-8488 or j.houser@earthlink.net.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Food Sign-Up: July 13th

The following is the current sign-up list for our Outreach Lunch on July 13th. Thanks to everyone who has already signed up! There will be informational cards in the LJG this Sunday for you to pass out to friends, neighbors and co-workers! To make sure that we have enough food for anyone and everyone who comes, please sign up to bring 3 dishes and a 2 liter drink!

Meat
Fried Chicken - Tripp
Chicken Salad Sandwiches - Gardner
Meatloaf - McManus

Fruit
Fruit Salad - Pearman

Casserole
Chicken Casserole - McManus

Veggies
Smashed Potatoes - McManus
Green Beans - Pearman
Corn on the Cob - Wallace
Corn Dip & Chips - Gardner
Baked Beans & Sausage - Powles

Salad
Oriental Salad/Slaw - Gardner
Moroccan Salad - Tripp

Bread
Rolls- Wallace
Bread - Scott

Pasta
Pasta Salad - Hood
Pasta Entree - Wallace
Pasta Entree - Hood

Dessert
Cookies - Hood
Cake - Tripp
Brownies - Scott
Oreo Cake - Powles

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Announcements: June 15, 2008


HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Class News
  • Thanks David, for a great lesson this morning! The title of next week's lesson is Philip: Consistency. The background passage for the lesson is Acts 8:4-40. The lesson passages are Acts 8:4-13, 29-31, 35-38.
  • ATTENTION LADIES!!! All ladies are invited to lunch tomorrow (Monday) at McAllister's at 1:00. We will meet at the McAllister's at The Palladium in Jamestown (between Wendover and Highway 68). Hope to see you there!
  • Be praying about friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. that you can invite to our "Outreach lunch" on July 13th
  • July 13th: Please keep this date on your calendar! Our Life Journey Group will be sponsoring an 'outreach lunch' Sunday after church in the Fellowship Hall. This lunch will be for any and all married/engaged couples who are 20-29(ish). The church will begin advertising this event soon to let people know about it. 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. The sign up sheet will be posted soon!
Promoter News

Preschool/Children
Outrigger Island Summer Wednesdays: Beginning June 25, 6:15-7:15 pm for babies - grade 5 in the children's suite. Our VBS teachers will continue the fun and learning of VBS.

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

Married Adults
Operation Outreach: July 13th at 4 pm in room 216.
Marriage 301 (Partnership for the Journey): Saturday, July 19 from 9 am - Noon in the Chapel. Learn to better understand how to work together as a team.

Activities
Church-wide Picnic: Sunday, July 6 at Bur-Mil Park. Activities begin at 3:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 and the pool will be open from 7-9 pm. Church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, chips and condiments. We are asking that you bring a side dish or dessert. Please also bring drinks for your family only, including any cups and ice that you may need. The church will not be providing these.
Upward Flag Football: Coaches are referees are needed for the season beginning July 28th. Please contact Patty Ghering at 288-3824 if you are able to help!

Women's Enrichment Ministry
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers has begun registering for next fall. There are limited spots available, so if you would like to join other moms on the third Tuesday morning of every month from September to May, please call Kyra Houser, coordinator at 288-8488 or j.houser@earthlink.net.