Announcements: July 26, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Jeremy for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is Let's Be Fair About It. The background and lesson passages are James 2:1-13.
• Happy Birthday to Laura Caudill on Tuesday, July 28th!
• Happy Birthday to Scott Toth on Wednesday, July 29th!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet Friday, July 30th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome! (This will be the last meeting until September)
• If you would like the prayer requests/blog link sent to a different e-mail address, please let me know. Also if your spouse does not receive the weekly e-mail and he/she would like to, please let me know! Thanks! :)

Church/Promoter News

Married Adults

Marriage Seminar: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Marriage 401- Perseverance for the Journey: Saturday, September 19th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263.

Weekend to Remember: Sponsored by Family Life, will take place on October 2nd-4th at Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro. Visit www.familylife.com/groups/lawndale and click "join my group" to register and receive $80 off per couple.

Additional Announcements

WMU: Each year, the WMU of NC sponsors a weekend retreat for women from the NC State Prison in Raleigh. Before leaving, each lady is given a tote bag filled with personal and hygiene items and a few goodies. Lawndale's contribution is bar bath soap. A collection box is located on the 1st floor next to the drink/snack machines. Collection will end on Sunday, August 9th. thank you for your support with this project. 

Johnny M. Hunt Men's Conference: "Triple Play- The Trilogy of Men's Struggles" will be on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd at Green Street Baptist Church (303 N. Rotary Dr. High Point, NC 27262). Johnny is the pastor of First Baptist Woodstock. His conference will address three areas in which men struggle with and must remain vigilant: money, sex and pride. $59 registration fee includes Friday night steak dinner, snacks, workbooks, cd's of sessions ($49 before September 1st). Register online at www.greenstreet.org. For more information, contact Meredith Snoddy at 841-4334. 

Operation Outreach: Sunday, August 2nd at 4:00pm. Meet in Room 216 for assignments. 

Announcements: July 19, 2009

Class News

• Thanks Billy for a GREAT lesson yesterday! We're all excited to have you on board as a teacher! The title of next week's lesson is How Genuine Are You? The background and lesson passages are James 1:19-27.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to Mike and April, yesterday, July 19th!
• Happy Birthday to Kathy Scott this Wednesday, July 22nd!
• Happy Anniversary to Matt and Melissa this Thursday, July 23rd!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, July 23rd at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. We will go over week 6, our final week, in the book The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood. All women are welcome!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet Friday, July 24th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
• Men's Basketball: Our LJG team will have their next game tonight in the CLC at 6:00pm. The guys will play the staff team tonight! Come out and show your support!
• Baby Shower honoring Ken & Ashley Breed: This coming Sunday, July 26th, 1pm at Mimi's Cafe (Friendly Center). Ken and Ashley are registered at Target, Babies R Us and Walmart. If you have not signed up to attend and you plan to come, please e-mail Misty Hood no later than Thursday so reservations can be made.

Church/Promoter News

Contemporary Christian Artist Matthew West will be in concert HERE at Lawndale to benefit the Greensboro Pregnancy Center on Friday, July 24th at 7:00pm. Purchase individual tickets at www.itickets.com. Floor seating is $16/ticket and balcony seating is $14/ticket. For a group discount on ten or more tickets, contact the GPCC at 274-4901. Discounted group tickets are $12 each for floor and $10 each for balcony. Sliver Celebration ticket packages are also available through the GPCC - $250 includes 2 celebration preferred seats, autographed merchandise, and a time before the concert to meet in person and have a photo taken with Matthew West.

Married Adults
Weekend to Remember: Sponsored by Family Life, will take place on October 2nd-4th at Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro. Visit www.familylife.com/groups/lawndale and click "join my group" to register and receive $80 off per couple.


Activities
Ohio Amish Country Tour: October 5th-8th. The registration deadline is July 26th with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at that time. Details of this three night trip, hotel accommodations and itinerary can be picked up outside Jimmy Jackson's office or by calling the church office, 288-3824, to speak with Jimmy.

Additional Announcements
The NC Baptist Dental Bus is Coming to Greensboro! The Dental Bus Ministry of NC Baptist Men provides FREE basic dental care to residents of NC. Local dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists are recruited to volunteer their services at the clinics. This bus ministry is funded by donations from individuals and groups who see this ministry as a way to reach people for Christ. If you or anyone you know is in need of basic dental services (cleanings, fillings or extractions), the bus will be set up at the following locations and times. Service is provided on a first come, first served basis with a limited number of slots available per day.

• Tuesday, July 21st: 9am-1pm at Guilford Baptist Church, 5904 W. Market St (299-1234)
• Wednesday, July 22nd: 9am-1pm at Florida Street Baptist Church, 1403 W. Florida St. (275-9178)
• Thursday, July 23rd: 2pm-5pm at Florida Street Baptist Church, 1403 W. Florida St. (275-9178)

Women's Ministry: "The Ministry of Mentoring - The Master's Method," will be offered again on Sunday, July 26th from 4:30-6:10pm. If you would like to know more or have questions, please contact Donna Navey at 285-5189 or DonnaNavey@yahoo.com

Boone Mission Trip: Plans have been made for a mission trip to Boone, NC from Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th. we will be making repairs, painting, working at a food pantry and thrift shop, and other ministry areas. The cost will be $125/person - double occupancy. This will also cover food and transportation. If you would like to attend this trip or have any questions, please call Bill Bailey at 282-3272 or Tony McGrady at 282-8124. All reservations will need to be in by August 1st.

WMU: Each year, the WMU of NC sponsors a weekend retreat for women from the NC State Prison in Raleigh. The weekend is filled with fellowship, activities, speakers, Bible studies and prayer. Before leaving, each lady is given a tote bag filled with personal and hygiene items and a few goodies. Lawndale's contribution is bar bath soap. A collection box is located on the 1st floor next to the drink/snack machines. Collection will end on Sunday, August 9th. Thank you for your support with this project.

Announcements: July 12, 2009

Class News

• Men's Bible Study: Will meet Friday, July 17th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, July 16th at 6:45pm at Ashlee Wallace's House. We will go over week 5 in our book, The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood. All women are welcome!
• Men's Basketball: Our LJG team will have their next game tonight in the CLC at 6:00pm. The guys are currently undefeated, but they're playing "the team to beat" tonight! Come out and show your support! :)
• Attention All Ladies: Beth Moore, Kay Arthur and Priscilla Shirer are coming to the Greensboro Coliseum July 31-August 1 for the "Deeper Still" event. The cost is $75 per person ($8 extra for lunch). If you are interested, you can call 1-800-254-2022 or click here for more information.
• Adopt-A-Banquet: Our class has been assigned to help with the Fall Spectacular on Saturday, October 31, 2009. More information will be given to us soon to finalize details!

Church/Promoter News

Contemporary Christian Artist Matthew West will be in concert HERE at Lawndale to benefit the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center on Friday, July 24th at 7:00pm. Purchase individual tickets at www.itickets.com. Floor seating is $16 each and balcony seating is $14 each. For a group discount on ten or more tickets, contact the GPCC at 274-4901. Discounted group tickets are $12 each for floor and $10 each for balcony. Sliver Celebration ticket packages are also available through the GPCC - $250 includes 2 celebration preferred seats, autographed merchandise, and a time before the concert to meet and have a photo taken with Matthew West.

Boone Mission Trip: Plans have been made for a mission tirp to Boone, NC from Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th. We will be making repairs, painting, working at a food pantry and thrift shop and other ministry areas. The cost will be $125 per person - double occupancy. This will also cover food and transportation. If you would like to attend this trip or have any questions, please call Bill Bailey at 282-3272 or Tony McGrady at 282-8124. All reservations will need to be in my August 1st, 2009.

Married Adults
Marriage and Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age.

• Marriage 301- Partnership for the Journey: July 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263.
  

Weekend to Remember: Sponsored by Family Life, will take place on October 2nd-4th at Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro. Visit www.familylife.com/groups/lawndale and click "join my group" to register and receive $80 off per couple.

Activities
Church Wide Picnic: Sunday, July 19th at Bur Mil Park. Activities will begin at 4:00pm and dinner will begin at 6:00pm. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, chips and condiments. You are asked to bring side dishes such as baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad and desserts. We also ask that you bring drinks, cups and ice for your family.

Women's Ministry: "The Ministry of Mentoring - The Master's Method," will be offered again on Sunday, July 26th from 4:30pm-6:10pm. If you would like to know more or have questions, please contact Donna Navey at 285-5189 or DonnaNavey@yahoo.com.

Announcements: June 28, 2009

Class News

• Reminder!!! There will only be one Worship Service next Sunday, July 5th, at 10:30 am. Please be prepared to start our LJG at 9:00. We will need to finish LJG by 10:15 on the dot and be in the Worship Center at or before 10:30. Thanks for your help!
• Thanks Jeremy for a wonderful lesson this morning. The title of next week's lesson is Follow the Spirit. The background passage for next week is Galatians 5:16-26. The lesson passage for next week is Galatians 5: 16-26. 
• Next week will also be David McManus' last Sunday teaching our LJG. On behalf of everyone in the class, thank you David for your time, devotion, commitment and allowing the Lord to bless us through YOU!
• Happy Belated Birthday to Joy Tripp on June 24th!
• Happy Belated Birthday to Mike Rast on June 25th!
• Happy Anniversary to Jason & Brianna, TODAY, June 28th!
• Happy Anniversary to Nathan & Ashlee on Wednesday, July 1st. 
• Happy Birthday to Greg Pearman on Thursday, July 2nd.
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, July 3rd at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, July 2nd at 6:45 at Priscilla Martin's House (6709 Poplar Grove Tr). We will continue with week 3 in our book, The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood. All women are welcome!
• Men's Basketball: Will have their first game tomorrow, June 29th at 6:00pm in the CLC. If you plan to play, please bring a couple of bucks (if you haven't paid) to help cover the cost of the team t-shirt. 
• July 11: Going Away Social for David & Kim McManus. More information to come!

Church/Promoter News

We Say Thank You: Patriotic Service next Sunday, July 5th at 10:30am. This celebration will be a great day as we honor our Christian heritage as Americans. Join us as we pay tribute to representatives from all branches of the military. This is a great opportunity to invite friends, family and neighbors to our church.

Contemporary Christian Artist Matthew West will be in concert HERE at Lawndale to benefit the Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center on Friday, July 24th at 7:00pm. Purchase individual tickets at www.itickets.com. Floor seating is $16 each and balcony seating is $14 each. For a group discount on ten or more tickets, contact the GPCC at 274-4901. Discounted group tickets are $12 each for floor and $10 each for balcony. Silver Celebration ticket packages are also available through the GPCC - $250 includes 2 celebration preferred seats, autographed merchandise, and a time before the concert to meet and have a photo taken with Matthew West. 

Boone Mission Trip: Plans have been made for a mission trip to Boone, NC from Monday August 10th through Friday, August 14th. We will be making repairs, painting, working at a food pantry and thrift shop and other ministry areas. The cost will be $125/person - double occupancy. This will also cover food and transportation. If you would like to attend this trip or have any questions, please call Bill Bailey at 282-3272 or Tony McGrady at 282-8124. All reservations will need to be in by August 1, 2009.

Married Adults

Marriage Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Marriage 301- Partnership for the Journey: July 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263.

Explore the Bible Teacher Training: July 15th at 7:00pm in Room 217.

Weekend to Remember: Sponsored by Family Life, will take place on October 2nd-4th at Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro. Visit www.familylife.com/groups/lawndale and click "join my group" to register and receive $80 off per couple. 

Activities

Church-wide Picnic: Sunday, July 19th at Bur Mil Park. Activities will begin at 4:00pm and dinner will being at 6:00pm. The church will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, buns, chips, and condiments. You are asked to bring side dishes such as baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad and desserts. We also ask that you bring drinks, cups, and ice for your family.

Announcements: June 14, 2009

Class News

• Thanks David for another great lesson! The title of next week's lesson is Living By the Gospel. The background passage for next week is Galatians 3:26-4:31. The lesson passages for next week are Galatians 3:26-29; 4:8-20.
• Happy Belated Anniversary to Lauren & Marc Holbrook and Justin & Monica Sigmon this past Sunday, June 14th!
• Happy Anniversary to Billy and Suzanne Williamson on Friday, June 19th!
• Happy Birthday to Mark Wilson on Friday, June 19th!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, June 19th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, June 18th at 6:45 at Ashlee Wallace's house. Click here for directions. Please disregard the dates and times as they are from a previous study. We will continue our study in the book, The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood. All women are welcome!
• If you would like to sign up to bring breakfast for any of the available dates, please e-mail Melissa!
• Upcoming Dates:

1. June 27: Class Social at Marc & Lauren Holbrook's house. More information to come!
2. July 5: Lawndale will have only one worship service on Sunday, July 5th, at 10:30. Please be prepared for our LJG lesson to start at 9:15. Breakfast and social time needs to be completed before then. We will have to leave our LJG room at 10:15. 
3. July 11: Going Away Social for David & Kim McManus. More information to come!

Church/Promoter News

Children

VBS 2009: This year's theme is LifeWay's "Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus" (1 John 4:9).

• 4 year olds through completed 5th graders will meet Monday-Friday, June 22nd-26th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
• Completed 6th-8th graders will meet Monday-Wednesday, June 22nd-24th from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Married Adults

Marriage & Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Marriage 301- Partnership for the Journey: July 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm in Room 263.

Activities

Family Tubing: August 1st on the New River in Jefferson, NC. Cost is $15/adults; $10/children. Bring $15 per person for dinner. Payment is due Sunday, July 12th.

Music

Patriotic Celebration: Sunday, July 5th at 10:30am. This celebration will be a great day as we honor our Christian heritage as Americans. Join us as we pay tribute to representatives from all branches of the military. 

Additional Announcements

Seasonal Flowers: We would like to present the opportunity for our church body to honor or remember those who have served or are currently serving in our U.S. Armed Forces by giving a white mum plant at a cost of $13.50. You may take your plant home after the Patriotic Celebration. Special envelopes are available at the Welcome Desks and in the church office to note your personal information. Orders must be placed by Sunday, June 21st. 

VBS in Nicaragua: Kim Thomas, one of our 3rd grade LJG directors, will be teaching VBS in Nicaragua in July. During June, she is collecting new t-shirts, please bring them to the Collection Center on the first floor, next to the snack machines. 

Announcements: May 31, 2009

Class News

• Thanks David, for a great lesson on Sunday!
• Congratulations to Mike and April Rast for becoming members of Lawndale on Sunday!
• Happy Belated Anniversary to Jeff & Kathy Scott and Brandon & April Dixon on Monday, June 1st!
• Happy Anniversary to Jason & Ashley Powles on Saturday, June 7th!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, June 5th at 6:30 at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
• Women's Bible Study: Will meet Thursday, June 11th at 6:45 at Ashlee Wallace's House (for any new-comers, here are the directions... disregard the dates and times as they are from a previous study). We will start the book, The Frazzled Female, by Cindi Wood. All women are welcome!

Church/Promoter News

Children

VBS 2009: This year's theme is LifeWay's "Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus" (1 John 4:9).

• 4 year olds through completed 5th graders will meet Monday-Friday, June 22nd-26th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
• Completed 6th through 8th graders will meet Monday-Wednesday, June 22nd-24th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
• Registration is now open and will close on Sunday, June 14th. Complete a Registration card or register online at http://www.lawndalebaptist.org/. VBS assistants are needed! If you're interested in serving, please sign-up at the VBS depot in the main lobby.
• The Summer Study Guides for our LJG are here. If you were not able to pick up a copy this past week, we have extras in our classroom.

Married Adults

ETB Teacher Training: Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00pm in Room 217. Background issues for the next unit of Galatians will be discussed.

Activities

Summer Basketball League: Sign-up sheets are in the LJG folders for classes who want to sponsor a team in this summer's basketball league. The deadline for team entries is June 14th. Games will be played on Monday evenings beginning June 22nd through July 27th. A tournament will be held the first week of August.

Ohio Amish Country Tour: The registration deadline is July 26th with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at that time. Details of this three night trip, hotel accommodations, and itinerary can be picked up outside Jimmy Jackson's office or by calling the church office to speak with Jimmy.

Women's Ministry

Weekly Word for Women: A new study will begin on Wednesday, June 3 from 9:00-10:00; THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF PAUL. We invite all ladies who can join us to meet in the Chapel every Wednesday.

Additional Announcements

Operation Outreach: Meet in Room 216 on Sunday, June 7th at 4:00pm.

Wednesday Supper Reservations: We encourage all of our members who eat Wednesday Night Supper to make a reservation by Noon on Tuesday. If you are on the permanent list, please call the church office or fill out the form or the Sunday bulletin on the weeks that you will NOT be attending. We encourage families whose schedules are less predictable, due to work or other activities, to make a weekly reservation rather than staying on the permanent list. If you are on the permanent list and haven't been attending regularly, please consider calling in each week instead. This will help LBC to remain a good steward of our resources by preparing the proper amount of food without having an excess or shortage. Please inform the church office of your decision by calling 288-3824. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Family Mission Trip: The Baptist State Convention of NC is planning a Family Mission Week at Fort Caswell August 10th-14th. Families will worship and serve together. Area projects include light construction, Bible clubs, food and clothing closets, etc. For more information go to http://www.baptistsonmission.org/ (click on Projects, then Family Foundations) or call 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5626.

Announcements: May 24, 2009

Class News

• Happy Anniversary to Scott and Julia Toth this Tuesday, May 26th!
• Happy Birthday to Justin Sigmon this Wednesday, May 27th!
• Men's Bible Study: Will meet this Friday, May 29th at 6:30am at the Chick-fil-A on Guilford College Road. All men are welcome!
• May 30: Class Social! Click here for more details.

Church/Promoter News

In observance of Memorial Day weekend, there is no evening service tonight and the church office will be closed tomorrow, May 25th. 

If you will be attending the reception for Dr. Joe and PJ on Sunday evening, June 7th, please remember to call the church office ASAP. 288-3824. 

Children

VBS 2009: This year's theme is LifeWay's "Boomerang Express: It All Comes Back to Jesus" (1 John 4:9).

• 4 year olds through completed 5th graders will meet Monday-Friday, June 22nd-26th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
• Completed 6th through 8th graders will meet Monday-Wednesday, June 22nd-24th from 9:00am-12:00pm.
• Registration is now open and will close on Sunday, June 14th. Complete a registration card or register online at www.lawndalebaptist.org. VBS assistants are needed! If you're interested in serving, please sign-up at the VBS depot in the main lobby.

Paid Childcare: We occasionally use paid, screened people for various events requiring provision for preschoolers and elementary children. Additional persons are needed in our pool of workers. Applications can be picked up from Carol McKinney in the church office at 288-3824. 

Married Adults

Marriage & Parenting Seminars: Please register with Jennifer Wilson at 288-3824 at least a week before the event. If childcare is needed, please indicate the child's name and age. 

• Parenting 301- The Journey With an Adolescent: June 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm.

ETB Teacher Training: Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00pm in Room 217. Background issues for the next unit of Galatians will be discussed. 

Activities

Captain's Choice Golf Tournament: Saturday, June 6th at 9:00am at Crooked Tree Golf Course. The cost is $35. Anyone interested should register today with your $35 fee. Contact Jimmy for details.

Summer Basketball League: Sign-up sheets are in the LJG folders for classes who want to sponsor a team in this summer's basketball league. the deadline for team entries is June 14th. games will be played on Monday evenings beginning June 22nd through July 27th. A tournament will be held the first week of August.

Ohio Amish Country Tour: The registration deadline is July 26th with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at that time. Details of this three night trip, hotel accommodations, and itinerary can be picked up outside Jimmy Jackson's office or by calling the church office to speak with Jimmy.

Additional Announcements

LifePlus Course Submissions: The fall semester begins on Sunday, September 13th. If you are interested in leading a class, please fill out the pink card in your LJG folder, see Curt Dean, or come by the church office to pick up a form to submit your topic for consideration. All course submission forms are due no later than July 12th.

Children's Learning Center: The Children's Learning Center still has a few openings for the 2009-2010 school year. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Ann Johnson at 282-4177 for more information.

Share the Change: Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center offers compassionate care to women and men affected by pregnancy, including the concern of current pregnancy or the grief of a previous abortion. We have empty baby bottles around various entrances in the church lobby. Please pick up a bottle and fill it with our spare change to help support this ministry. You may give coins, cash or checks (made out to GPCC). Please return your filled bottles to the church on Father's Day, June 21st. 

Operation Outreach: Meet in Room 216 on Sunday, June 7th at 4:00pm.

Adopt-A-Banquet: Emily Franco has joined the LBC support staff as our new Special Events Food Service Coordinator. We are looking to recruit new volunteers to help with this ministry. A sign-up sheet is in your LJG folder again today. As a class, please be sure to choose at least 3 events and 1 will be selected for your group to support. Typical duties would involve: setting the tables with appropriate decorations and utensils, serving food, and some food prep (ex: slicing desserts, etc.). This usually involves 2-3 hours of your time. Several events have already been "adopted." Thanks to everyone for helping in this ministry!

Wednesday Supper Reservations: We encourage all of our members who eat Wednesday Night Supper to make a reservation by Noon on Tuesday. If you are on the permanent list please call the church office or fill out the form on the Sunday bulletin on the weeks that you will NOT be attending. We encourage families whose schedules are less predictable, due to work or other activities, to make a weekly reservation rather than staying on the permanent list. If you are on the permanent list and haven't been attending regularly, please consider calling in each week instead. This will help LBC to remain a good steward of our resources by preparing the proper amount of food without having excess or shortage. Please inform the church office of your decision by calling 288-3824. Thank you for your attention to this matter.