Announcements: April 15, 2012

Class News

• The title of this Sunday's lesson is Christianity 104: Be Good Neighbors. The background passage is Luke 9:51-13:21. The lesson passage is Luke 10:25-37. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages to prepare for the lesson.
• Happy Anniversary to Jeremy & Jennifer on Thursday, April 18th.
• April 22nd: Spaghetti lunch in the CLC after church. Be in prayer about friends, neighbors, co-workers you could invite to our LJG spaghetti lunch. If each couple could donate $10 to help cover the cost of food, that would be great! Please contact the Elliotts or Joneses for more information.
• April 28th: Rampin' Up Outreach. Please contact Rob Jones, Chris Elliott or Jeremy Barnes for more information.
• Laura Lindley knows of a need at the Elementary school where she used to teach. Occasionally, kindergarten students have accidents in their pants during the school day. Many of the 'extra' outfits the school has for these children are never returned. If you have any used pants (small sizes, 4-7) to donate and NEW underwear, please bring then to Laura and she will take them to the school.

LBC News

Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry

"Amazing Wonders" VBS 2012:

• June 25-29, 9am-12 noon.
• Registration has begun online, in the lobby and at the Children's Desk.

Married Adult Ministry

Homeschoolers Support Group

• Tuesday, April 24th, 6-9pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Worship & Music Ministry

Upcoming Events

• April 22: The Won Generation Choir leads our music and praise.
• April 29: Our 3-5 year old choirs perform at 6:15pm.
• May 20: Our 1st-6th grade choirs will present their program, Spend A While on the Nile at 6:15pm.

Hot Dog Luncheon Sunday, May 6th:

• Make plans to attend the hot dog lunch.
• All proceeds will go directly for the Won Generation High School Choir Mission Trip in June to Cleveland, OH.
• Won Generation Mission Trip Cleveland, OH, June 16-23
• Please be in prayer for the students during this week and for those that they will reach while serving in Cleveland.

Women's Ministry

She & Me Tea - New Date!

• The tea will be on Saturday, May 12th from 11am-1pm.
• This is a lovely luncheon tea for all girls ages 5 and over.
• Tickets on sale this Sunday for $5 each.

Additional Announcements

Quarterly Business Meeting

• Sunday, April 22nd after the evening service.

Operation Christmas Child, April Collection

• Suggested Items: Musical instruments: harmonicas, kazoos, recorders; Girls hair accessories: brushes, combs, barrettes, scrunchies.
• Please leave in the bin at the Collection Center on the 1st Floor.

Weekday Children's Learning Center

• You may still register for the 2012-2013 school year.
• Come by Ann Johnson's office for a form or call 282-4177 for more information.

Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10:25-37


The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”

28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Announcements: April 8, 2012

Class News

• The title of this Sunday's lesson is Christianity 103: Meet Needs. The background passage is Luke 9:1-50. The lesson passages are Luke 9:10-17, 37-43a. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages to prepare for the lesson.
• Laura Lindley knows of a need at the Elementary school where she used to teach. Occasionally, kindergarten students have accidents in their pants during the school day. Many of the 'extra' outfits the school has for these children are never returned. If you have any used pants (small sizes, 4-7) to donate and NEW underwear, please bring then to Laura and she will take them to the school.
• April 22nd: Spaghetti lunch in the CLC after church. Be in prayer about friends, neighbors, co-workers you could invite to our LJG spaghetti lunch. If each couple could donate $5-10 to help cover the cost of food, that would be great! Please contact the Elliotts or Joneses for more information.
• April 28th: Rampin' Up Outreach. Please contact Rob Jones, Chris Elliott or Jeremy Barnes for more information.

Photo taken at the 2nd Annual LJG Easter Egg Hunt/Cookout. A record 75 people came out for the event!

LBC News

Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry

"Amazing Wonders" VBS 2012:

• June 25-29, 9am-12 noon.
• Registration has begun online, in the lobby and at the Children's Desk.

Parent/Child Dedication:

• Sunday, April 29th.
• Please return your card and photos to Carol McKinney by April 20th if you plan to participate.

Women's Ministry

Kalos Coffee

• Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 15th at 7:15pm in the CLC.
• Email Donna at lawndalementoring@yahoo.com if you plan to attend or need to reserve childcare.

Worship & Music Ministry

Upcoming Events

• April 22: The Won Generation Choir leads our music and praise.
• April 29: Our 3-5 year old choirs perform at 6:15pm.
• May 20: Our 1st-6th grade choirs will present their program, Spend A While on the Nile at 6:15pm.

Hot Dog Luncheon Sunday, May 6th:

• Make plans to attend the hot dog lunch.
• All proceeds will go directly for the Won Generation High School Choir Mission Trip in June to Cleveland, OH.

Won Generation Mission Trip Cleveland, OH

• June 16-23
• Please be in prayer for the students during this week and for those that they will reach while serving in Cleveland.

Missions Ministry

Operation Inasmuch - North Carolina

• Saturday, April 28th or Saturday, May 5th.
• Sign up in your Life Journey Groups.

Additional Announcements

Dinner Menu for Wednesday, April 11th

• Lexington Style Pulled Pork BBQ, BBQ Baked Beans, Corn & Fresh Slaw OR Soup/Salad/Potato Bar.
• Call the church office to make or cancel your reservation.

Interested in Volunteering in the Food Ministry?

• Contact Deborah Brown or Kyle Curtis in the Office at 2883824.

Church Wide Grounds Work Day

• Saturday, April 14th from 7:30am-Until.
• Please bring your own tools, if you have them.
• We will be spreading mulch and working in the natural areas around the church.
• Thanks in advance for your help!

Quarterly Business Meeting

• Sunday, April 22nd after the evening service.

Operation Christmas Child, April Collection

• Suggested Items: Musical instruments: harmonicas, kazoos, recorders; Girls hair accessories: brushes, combs, barrettes, scrunchies.
• Please leave in the bin at the Collection Center on the 1st Floor.

Weekday Children's Learning Center

• You may still register for the 2012-2013 school year.
• Come by Ann Johnson's office for a form or call 282-4177 for more information.

Luke 9:10-17, 37-43a

Luke 9:10-17

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

10 When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, 11 but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.

12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.”

13 He replied, “You give them something to eat.”

They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish—unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” 14 (About five thousand men were there.)

But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down. 16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. 17 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Luke 9:37-43

Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy

37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. 38 A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not.”

41 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”

42 Even while the boy was coming, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.

Announcements: March 11, 2012

Class News

• The title of this Sunday's lesson is An Unexpected Messiah: Honor Him. The background passage is Luke 3:1-4:30. The lesson passage is Luke 4:16-30. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages to prepare for the lesson.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to Matt & Dahila on March 5th!
• If you would like to bring a meal to Adam & Casey, and you have not yet had a chance to sign up, please click here.
• March 31st: Class lunch & Easter Egg Hunt. Click here for more details.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
• Women's Bible Study: Be on the look out for another e-mail from Melissa.

LBC News
Lawndale's Website 

Children's Ministry

"Amazing Wonders" VBS 2012:

• June 25-29, 9am-12 noon.

Operation Christmas Child March Collection:

• Suggested Items: Hygiene items such as bar soap, wash cloths, and stick deodorant and traditional toys such as cars, marbles, yo-yo's, and paddle balls.
• Please leave in the bin at the Collection Center on the 1st floor.

Parent/Child Dedication:

• Sunday, April 29th.
• Participation letters have been mailed. If you would like to participate and have not received a letter, please contact Carol McKinney in the Church office.

New Class: Helping Children Understand Salvation and Baptism:

• April 1, 15 and 29th from 5-6pm in Room 322.
• Will assist parents and grandparents with guiding children in the most important of all life decisions.

Women's Ministry
Kalos Coffee

• Sunday, March 18th at 7:15pm in the CLC.
• Enroll by calling the church office of email Donna at lawndalementoring@yahoo.com.
• If you will need childcare, please sign up when you call or email.

Activities Ministry
Lawndale Youth Soccer

• Cost is $45/player increasing to $55 after March 19th.
• Registration forms are available in the church office.
• Evaluations will be the week of March 12th and are mandatory in order to participate.

Fall New England/Canada Cruise:

• September 6-14.
• Call Jimmy if interested.
• Registration deadline is April 13th.

Easter Sunrise Service

• Sunday, April 8th at 6:30am at Country Park.
• Breakfast will be served for those attending the Sunrise Service at 7:15am in the CLC.

Worship & Music Ministry
iBelieve DVD's For Sale

• The 2011 Greensboro Christmas Spectacular iBelieve DVD's are now available for purchase in the Worship Center Lobby.
• They are $7 a piece or 2 for $10.

Ministry
Operation Inasmuch - North Carolina

• Saturday, April 28th or Saturday, May 5th.
• On these 2 days, hundreds of churches and thousands of volunteers will share the love of Jesus through acts of service with those in our community.

Additional Announcements
100th Anniversary of the Titanic Trip

• Bus Trip to Pigeon Forge May 11 & 12th
• Visit the Titanic Museum, Dollywood, Parade & The Wonders of Magic Show.
• Cost is $142/double or $172/single.
• Registration brochures are available in the church office or at the Welcome Desk.

Christian Book Collection

• RAs are collecting Bibles and other Christian teaching reference books, new and used, to donate to the State RA Race on March 31st.
• If you have any to donate, please put in the collection bin on the 1st Floor.

Easter Sunday Flowers

• Give a memorial or honor hydrangea.
• Plants are $12 and may be taken home after the Easter Sunday Service.
• Flower envelopes are available at the Welcome Desks. Please order by April 2nd.

Weekday Children's Learning Center

• You may still register for the 2012-2013 school year.
• Come by Ann Johnson's office for a form or call 282-4177 for more information.

Food Service Ministry
Dinner Menu for Wednesday, March 14th

• Southern Style BBQ Chicken with peach glaze, green beans, and rice pilaf OR Soup/salad/potato bar.
• Call the church office to make or cancel your reservation

Interested in Volunteering in the Food Ministry?

• Contact Deborah Brown in the Office at 288-3824.

Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch

Come join us for FCG's 2nd Annual
Easter Egg Hunt & Lunch!

Where: Marc & Lauren's House (3508 Brookfield Drive, Greensboro)

When: Saturday, March 31st at 11:30am

Billy & Priscilla - Hot Dogs and Hamburgers
Sarah & Adam - hot dog and hamburger buns, side
Marc & Lauren - cake and condiments
Mark & Tiffany - Paper Products and Side
Todd & Laura - slaw and dessert
Nathan & Ashlee - Drinks
Chris & Amanda - Side, cheese for burgers
Jeremy & Jennifer - dessert
Justin & Monica - Hot dogs
Rob & Cheryl - Baked Beans
Greg & Laura - Desert & Turkey Dogs
Matt & Melissa - Oriental Salad
Damani & Corrie - ?
Scott & Julia -
Jeremy & Misty - Chips & Dessert

Luke 4:16-30

Luke 4:16-30

16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:

18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”[a]

20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

23 Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself!’ And you will tell me, ‘Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.’”

24 “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown. 25 I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. 26 Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. 27 And there were many in Israel with leprosy[b] in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.”

28 All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. 29 They got up, drove him out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw him off the cliff. 30 But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way.