Joshua 2:1, 6, 8-15: 6:22-23

Joshua 2:1

Rahab and the Spies

2 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho. ” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.

Joshua 6:8-15

8 When Joshua had spoken to the people, the seven priests carrying the seven trumpets before the Lord went forward, blowing their trumpets, and the ark of the Lord’s covenant followed them. 9 The armed guard marched ahead of the priests who blew the trumpets, and the rear guard followed the ark. All this time the trumpets were sounding. 10 But Joshua had commanded the army, “Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout! ” 11 So he had the ark of the Lord carried around the city, circling it once. Then the army returned to camp and spent the night there.

12 Joshua got up early the next morning and the priests took up the ark of the Lord. 13 The seven priests carrying the seven trumpets went forward, marching before the ark of the Lord and blowing the trumpets. The armed men went ahead of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the Lord, while the trumpets kept sounding. 14 So on the second day they marched around the city once and returned to the camp. They did this for six days.

15 On the seventh day, they got up at daybreak and marched around the city seven times in the same manner, except that on that day they circled the city seven times.

Joshua 6:22-23

22 Joshua said to the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the prostitute’s house and bring her out and all who belong to her, in accordance with your oath to her. ” 23 So the young men who had done the spying went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother, her brothers and sisters and all who belonged to her. They brought out her entire family and put them in a place outside the camp of Israel.

Announcements: May 27, 2012

Class News

• We will begin using the Summer Study Guide this coming Sunday. If you have not had a chance to pick up a copy (one per couple), there are plenty of extras in the LJG room!
• Happy Belated Birthday to Justin Sigmon, on May 27th!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Tuesday, May 29th at 6:45pm at Sarah Gardner's house (1906 Tennyson Drive, Greensboro/27410). Please have the 2nd week of the study completed before we meet.
• Operation Outreach: Is this Sunday, June 3rd. Meet in the library at 4pm for assignments. We encourage everyone from our LJG to participate in this month's Operation Outreach. A quick overview of Operation Outreach: Members of Lawndale meet in the library, get the names and addresses of people who have recently visited the church and then the Lawndale members take a small gift by the visitors home to say 'Thank you for visiting.' If you have any other questions, please contact the Wallaces.
• Baby Shower-O-Rama: Ladies, go ahead and put these dates on your calendar! More details to come.
• Tuesday, June 19th (an evening/dessert shower): Julia's shower. Hosted by Lauren Holbrook.
• Saturday, July 7th @10am: Monica's shower. Hosted by Priscilla Martin.
• Tuesday, July 31st (an evening/dessert shower): Priscilla's shower. Hosted by Amanda Elliott.
• Sometime in mid-late August: Sarah's shower. Hosted by Melissa Gardner.

LBC News

Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry

All VBS Leadership Luncheon- June 3rd:

• In the CLC after Sunday morning worship.
• Call the office to make a reservation.

RA/GA Recognition Service:

• Sunday, June 3rd at 6:15pm
• Come Support Grades 1-6, Boys and Girls.

"Amazing Wonders" VBS 2012:

• June 25-29, 9am-12 noon.
• Rising Kindergarten through completed 8th grade.
• Registration has begun online, in the lobby and at the Children's Desk.

VBS Volunteers Needed:

• Helpers and co-teachers are needed.
• If interested, complete an orange form at the VBS booth in the lobby.

RA Camp Week July 23-27:

• Cost is $2300 and scholarships are available.
• Check the Lawndale Leader for the link.

Married Adult Ministry

Men of Honor Simulcast - for all men!

• Friday, June 15th from 7pm-9pm in the Chapel.
• The simulcast will feature the cast of "Courageous" and will challenge men to become strong men of honor for Christ and their families.

Worship & Music Ministry

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.

Lawndale Fine Arts & Music Academy

• Starts in Fall 2012 including a variety of music lessons including guitar, violin, piano, voice, and more.
• Registration will begin in July.
• Contact the Worship and Music Office for more information.

Women's Ministry

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers):

• Register now for the 2012-2013 year by going to our website or in the church office.
• Registration fee is $55.
• For more information, e-mail lawndalebaptistmops@gmail.com or call Tiffany McDaniel at 698-4175.

Activities Ministry

2nd Annual LJG Summer Basketball League:

• For 10th Grade and up!
• Sign up in your LJG by May 30th.

Captain's Choice Golf Tournament:

• Saturday, June 23rd, 8:30am at Bryan Park.
• Cost is $49 per person. Register by June 12th.
• Leave payment under Jimmy's door or give it directly to him.

Baseball Trip to Atlanta:

• August 4-5 to see the Houston Astros vs. the Atlanta Braves.
• Cost is $32 plus hotel and food.
• See Jimmy to register.

Family Tubing Trip:

• August 25th at Zaloo's Canoes in Jefferson, NC.
• Cost is $15 for adults, $11 for children.
• Payment due in full by August 15th.

Food Service Ministry

Dinner Menu for Wednesday, May 30th

• Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Green Beans, Yeast Rolls OR Soup/Salad/Potato Bar.
• Call the church office to make or cancel your reservation.

Mission Opportunity

Pillowcases Needed

• Kindred Spirits LJG is collecting new and used pillowcases (standard and king size) that will be sewn into dresses for girls in Indonesia.
• If you can contribute please bring donations by the church office or take it to their class, Room 217 on Sunday mornings.
• Contact Nancy Eades (288-0062) if you have any questions.

Additional Announcements

Baby Bottle Collection:

• Pick up a baby bottle today in the lobby, fill it with change, cash, or check written to GPCC and return it to the same location on June 17th.
• The money will go to the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center to assist new mothers and their babies.

Announcements: May 20, 2012

Class News

• Happy Belated Birthday to Matt Crater on May 19th!
• Happy Anniversary to Rob & Cheryl on Thursday, May 24th!
• Happy Anniversary to Scott & Julia on Saturday, May 26th!
• May 26th: Class Bowling Social! 7pm at Triad Lanes (across the street from Car Max on Wendover). Please e-mail the Sigmons if you plan to attend so they can reserve the correct number of lanes.
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet next Tuesday, May 29th at 6:45pm at Sarah Gardner's house (1906 Tennyson Drive, Greensboro/27410). Please have the 2nd week of the study completed before we meet.

LBC News

Lawndale's Website

Children's Ministry

RA/GA Recognition Service:

• Sunday, June 3rd at 6:15pm
• Come Support Grades 1-6, Boys and Girls.

"Amazing Wonders" VBS 2012:

• June 25-29, 9am-12 noon.
• Rising Kindergarten through completed 8th grade.
• Registration has begun online, in the lobby and at the Children's Desk.

VBS Volunteers Needed:

• Helpers and co-teachers are needed.
• If interested, complete an orange form at the VBS booth in the lobby.

Married Adult Ministry

Men of Honor Simulcast - for all men!

• Friday, June 15th from 7pm-9pm in the Chapel.
• The simulcast will feature the cast of "Courageous" and will challenge men to become strong men of honor for Christ and their families.

Worship & Music Ministry

Chick-Fil-A Night - Monday, May 28th:

• Won Generation and Fusion Band will perform from 5-8pm - Pisgah Church location.

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

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers):

• Register now for the 2012-2013 year by going to our website or in the church office.
• Registration fee is $55.
• For more information, e-mail lawndalebaptistmops@gmail.com or call Tiffany McDaniel at 698-4175.

Activities Ministry

Lawndale Summer Sports Camps:

• Online registration is now open for rising 1st through rising 6th graders.
• For dates and more information, visit the website or pick up a brochure in the church office.

2nd Annual LJG Summer Basketball League:

• For 10th Grade and up!
• Sign up in your LJG by May 30th.

Captain's Choice Golf Tournament:

• Saturday, June 23rd, 8:30am at Bryan Park.
• Cost is $49 per person. Register by June 12th.
• Leave payment under Jimmy's door or give it directly to him.

Mission Opportunity

Pillowcases Needed

• Kindred Spirits LJG is collecting new and used pillowcases (standard and king size) that will be sewn into dresses for girls in Indonesia.
• If you can contribute please bring donations by the church office or take it to their class, Room 217 on Sunday mornings.
• Contact Nancy Eades (288-0062) if you have any questions.

Additional Announcements

Baby Bottle Collection:

• Pick up a baby bottle today in the lobby, fill it with change, cash, or check written to GPCC and return it to the same location on June 17th.
• The money will go to the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center to assist new mothers and their babies.

Nominating Committee Interest Forms:

• If you are interested in serving in one of LBC committees, please fill out a Committee Interest Form at the Nominating Committee table in the Lobby.

Operation Christmas Child May Collection

• Suggested Items: Sporting goods - deflated soccer or basketballs, baseballs, gloves, jump ropes, and Frisbees. Sports related clothing items - team t-shirts, gym shorts, baseball caps and jerseys.
• Please leave in the bin at the Collection Center on the 1st floor.

Anouncements: April 29, 2012

Class News

• Happy Birthday to Marc Holbrook, this Thursday, May 3rd!
• Women's Bible Study: Will begin meeting THIS Tuesday, May 1st at 6:45pm at Sarah Gardner's house (1906 Tennyson Drive, Greensboro/27410). We will meet every OTHER Tuesday and we will be doing the Beth Moore Study, "To Live is Christ." Click here to see which version of the study you will need. There is no homework for the first week of the study.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.
• Class Lunch: Please plan to attend the Hot Dog Lunch in the CLC next Sunday, May 6th. All proceeds will go to help support the Won Generation as they travel to Cleveland, Ohio in June. 

LBC News

Lawndale's Website 

Children's Ministry

"Amazing Wonders" VBS 2012:

• June 25-29, 9am-12 noon.
• Rising Kindergarten through completed 8th grade.
• Registration has begun online, in the lobby and at the Children's Desk.

Married Adult Ministry

Homeschoolers Conference:

• The statewide homeschool conference is May 24-26 in Winston Salem.
• There is still time to register, go to http://www.nche.com/ for more details.

Worship & Music Ministry

Hot Dog Luncheon Sunday, May 6th:

• 11:30am-1:30pm.
• Take out available upon request.
• All donations are welcome!
• 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!

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

Food Service Ministry

Dinner Menu for Wednesday, April 25th

• Grilled chicken enchiladas with Spanish style rice, refried beans, and fresh salsa OR Soup/Salad/Potato Bar.
• Call the church office to make or cancel your reservation.

Additional Announcements

National Day of Prayer

• Join us on Thursday, May 3rd in Room 217.
• A corporate time of prayer will begin at 12:15pm, but the room will be open from 12pm-5pm.
• Prayer guides will be available.

Teacher Appreciation Week

• If you would like to bless the staff of Joyner Elementary School and could provide a snack either Monday, May 7th or Wednesday, May 9th, please call Bonnie Edenfield at 336-686-4376 or email at bonnieedenfield@bellsouth.net

Election Day is Tuesday, May 8th

• Voting will be held at designated precincts from 6:30am-7:30pm

Operation Christmas Child May Collection

• Suggested Items: Sporting goods - deflated soccer or basketballs, baseballs, gloves, jump ropes, and Frisbees. Sports related clothing items - team t-shirts, gym shorts, baseball caps and jerseys.
• 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.

Announcements: April 22, 2012

Class News

• The title of this Sunday's lesson is Christianity 105: Manage Money Well. The background passage is Luke 13:22-17:10. The lesson passages are Luke 16:13-15, 19-31. Before Sunday, please take a moment to prayerfully read through the passages to prepare for the lesson.
• Happy Birthday to Amanda Elliott, this Tuesday, April 24th!
• April 28th: Rampin' Up Outreach. Please contact Rob Jones, Chris Elliott or Jeremy Barnes for more information.
• Attention Moms and/or Moms-To-Be! If you would like to participate in MOPS next year (MOPS meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month, September-May), please be sure to register by May 15th! By registering early, you'll pay $50 instead of $55, plus your registration will help our MOPS group earn "free registrations" for moms who would like to participate but may not be able to afford it. If you have any questions, please ask Tiffany, Melissa or Cheryl!
• Women's Bible Study: Will begin meeting not this coming Tuesday, but the following Tuesday, May 1st, at 6:45pm at Sarah Gardner's house (1906 Tennyson Drive, Greensboro/27410). We will meet every OTHER Tuesday and we will be doing the Beth Moore Study, "To Live is Christ." Click here to see which version of the study you will need. There is no homework for the first week of the study.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Thursday, 6:30am, at the Chick-fil-A in the Brassfield Shopping Center.

LBC News

Lawndale's Website

Quarterly Business Meeting: Tonight after the evening service

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 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!

• 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.

Food Service Ministry

Dinner Menu for Wednesday, April 25th

• Fettuccine Alfredo with Italian Sausage & Shrimp, root vegetable bled, honey glazed carrots and breadstick
• OR Soup/Salad/Potato Bar
• Call the church office to make or cancel your reservation.

Additional Announcements

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 16:13-15, 19-31

Luke 16:13-15

13 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

14 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. 15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.

Luke 16:19-31

The Rich Man and Lazarus

19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

22 “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’

25 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’

27 “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’

29 “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’

30 “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”

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.