December 7
—Deacons Widows’/Widowers’ Banquet
Dec.8—Dec. 14
—Lottie Moon week of prayer for International Missions
Dec. 15
—Lottie Moon ingathering
December 14 & 15
—Greensboro Christmas Spectacular
December 22
—Voices of Experience Christmas Program
Dec. 24
—Christmas Eve Candlelight Services with the Lord’s Supper at 4pm & 11pm
December 25
—Christmas / No service or scheduled activities
December 31
—Singles New Year’s Eve celebration at Haw River State Park
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A Message From Our Senior Pastor
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Merry Christmas to all my dear Lawndale family! As you well know, this is an especially busy time of the year. The hustle and bustle of running here and there can get in the way of reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas. It’s especially important, therefore, to remember to take time to “Be still and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
For believers, this is a special time to reflect on the significance of Christ entering our sinful world. What does Christmas really mean? Perhaps its greatest meaning is found in the reason that God chose to enter time and space that first Christmas day. For if mankind’s greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us an illustrious techno-genius. If our greatest need had been material possessions, God would have sent us stockpiles of gold. If our greatest need was pleasure, God would have sent us a ‘Do whatever makes you feel good’ philosopher. But none of these would have taken care of our greatest need because our greatest need was forgiveness. So God sent us a Savior. And through Him, we have forgiveness of our sins and the gift of eternal life, a gift that was purchased by His blood and eternally measured by His love, the costliest gift ever purchased, the freest gift ever given.
Have a blessed and Merry Christmas,
Dr. Joe
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Pastor On Call-336.580.3214
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Operation Christmas Child
Thank you, Lawndale Baptist, for packing
835
gift filled shoeboxes this year. These boxes will be used to share the gospel of Jesus all over the world. This year Samaritan’s Purse expects some 12 million boxes to be collected. A special thank you is extended to Tim and Debbie Bowles and Yvonne Straughn for all their assistance in ordering supplies, placing boxes in cartons, and transporting them to Westover Church; our relay point for the Triad. From Westover, they then go to Charlotte for processing. We have a great team of 28 adults going to Charlotte
Dec. 1
to assist in the processing of boxes. There are thousands of volunteers in eight processing centers across the US each year.
His Name is Jesus
This delightful book will be given to our preschoolers in 10:45am Extended Teaching on Dec. 8. Parents please use this great little book to emphasize the coming of Jesus into our world.
Creative Children Create
. Encourage your elementary child to have a display for our Art Display, opening
Jan. 12
in the first floor Children’s Area. Your child can display a painting, a collage, a poem, or any other creative composition. Use days during the Thanksgiving / Christmas holidays to work on the art project. Email child’s name, name of project and medium used to Wanda Griffin at wdgriffin@lawndalebaptist.org. We will display this with each art project.
Example:
“Sunset”, Ross Jones, watercolor. Creative children become creative adults.
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Student Worship
– Wed. Nights, 6:15pm.
Note:
No meeting
Nov. 27
,
Dec. 25
, or
Jan. 1
.
Save the Dates in December
:
Christmas Parties:
Sun.,
Dec. 8
MS Guys will go to CiCi’s Pizza & MS Girls will have pizza and a sock swap.
·
Charlie Brown Christmas:
Sun.,
Dec. 15
, with combined LJG at 9:15am in the Chapel.
·
Fusion Christmas Party:
Wed.,
Dec. 18,
6:15-8:00pm, Chapel. All current students and graduates of LSM are invited. Friends welcome!
Fuge Camp 2020
:
Open to all 6
th
-12
th
graders. Total cost is $320. Sibling discounts are available. Camp dates are
July 6-12
, 2020. Sign up with $60 deposit online. Deadline is
January 26
.
Annual Hot Dog Luncheon and Super Bowl Parties
: Sun.,
Feb. 2
will be a big day in Student Ministry! First, come support our student missions during our annual fundraising event! At the luncheon, you will be served a delicious 1/4 lb. Angus beef hot dog (with all the fixins), chips, dessert and a drink. Take-out option is also available. Later in the evening, join us for a night of fun and football in the CLC & Chapel, 6:00pm till end of game. Pizza & popcorn will be provided. Girls bring sweets, guys bring salty snacks. Leaders, please bring drinks. 9 square, corn hole, karaoke, spike ball and other halftime events are planned!
Boot Camp weekend
:
Mar. 20-22
. This discipleship weekend is open to all 6th—12th grades. Cost is $60. Medical form is required. Our theme this year:
Pause
. Registration begins in February!
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LCM Christmas Party
- Sun.,
Dec. 1
, 6pm – Smith’s home. Join us for food, fellowship, best Christmas outfit contest, and games!
Life Journey Group
- Join us for our weekly large group gathering on Sunday mornings,
9:30am
in room 363 complete with breakfast, fellowship, music, & Bible teaching and training.
D-Groups
- LCM offers student led small groups consisting of 3-8 people that read through the Bible together, meet once a week, and offer accountability, connection, service & evangelism opportunities.
*Groups will take December off and resume the week of January 19.
SAVE THE DATE!
LCM Winter Retreat,
Renovate
-
Feb. 21-23
@ Ridgecrest Conference Center.
@rescuednetwork | @lawndalecollegeministry
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Welcome to Lawndale Young Adults! We are a group of married and single young adults from ages 22-31 who are passionate about connecting young adults in our community to Christ! Won’t you join us?
Sunday Morning Series
— A time of fellowship, worship and Bible study at 9:15am. This month, we are continuing our series in Ephesians entitled “Love Incorruptible.” We would love to have you there.
D-Groups
- Young adult D-Groups are accountability groups that meet at different times throughout the week for men, women and married couples. Contact Kyle Earwood at
kylearwood25@gmail.com
.
DECEMBER EVENTS:
Dec. 7
- We are helping again this year with the
Widow/Widower Banquet!
This is always a special time to serve and bless the widows of our church. Sign up in LYA at 9:15am Sun. mornings.
Dec. 8
- We are having our
Christmas party
in the Fellowship Hall this year starting at 5:30pm! Bring a $10 gift card to exchange! No need to bring anything else. Pizza and drinks will be provided, along with a hot chocolate bar, and don’t forget to wear a tacky sweater! RSVP on our social media event soon!
Dec 15
-
Family Lunch
- Join us for a family lunch at East Coast Wings. This is our monthly lunch as a group who meet directly after the 10:45am worship service. Bring a friend!
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It's always a great time to fellowship with other LBC Singles. We have a variety of activities each month that are open to all singles in addition to classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Sign up for email updates by contacting
lbcsinglepurpose@gmail.com
.
New Year's Eve Celebration Tickets On Sale Now!
The LBC Singles New Years' Eve Celebration will be held at Haw River State Park on Tues.,
Dec. 31
. Tickets on sale now for $30. No tickets will be sold at the door. Email for details.
Singles Christmas Fellowship Dinner
The "December Christmas Fellowship Dinner" is at Café Pasta on Saturday,
Dec. 21
at 5:30pm. Please sign up in class or email to RSVP.
Get Into FOCUS.
Our Single Adult Bible Study, “FOCUS”, is going strong! Join us on Wed. nights at 6:15pm in House A. For complete updates, email LBC Singles.
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Merry Christmas:
The apostle Paul commanded that husbands love their wives. In Roman society, it was recognized that wives had obligations to the husband but not husbands to their wives. Christianity was revolutionary in that it submitted the characteristic of godly love into the home. As you and your family celebrate this Christmas, you will find why marriage matters to God as you think about the greatest gift given to us all, a Savior—and it is Christ our Lord.
New Year’s Resolution
: Read the Bible! If you have been wanting to read the Bible systematically and learn at the same time how to make disciples, then sign up for a D-group. D-groups are small groups of 3-8 people who meet weekly for prayer and accountability. We have over 40 groups that meet throughout the week—everyday and at different times for couples, college students, men and women. You can join a D-group by contacting the church office or by signing up in the lobby in January.
Marriage Mentoring
: Our church has trained married adult leaders of all ages ready to mentor and help your marriage be all that it should be. Contact us for a confidential assessment and we can assign you to a couple who will come along side of you and help you navigate through the tough parts of marriage. Call the church office today for an appt.
Upcoming in 2020:
Look for a marriage class and a special weekend training in September with author and speaker Jim Burns, President of Homeword.
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Can you hear it? Listen very closely...
Christmas is Calling
!
Our Voices of Experience senior adult choir will present "Christmas is Calling" on Sun.,
Dec. 22
at 4pm. The singers, along with a full orchestra, are very much looking forward to blessing you through this gorgeous music!
I am looking forward to presiding at our annual Christmas Eve services at 4pm and 11pm.
Come celebrate this most worshipful night of the year.
Merry Christmas!
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Lilies of the Field
– We are currently taking donations of new and gently-used fall and winter season clothing AND blankets. If you have spring and summer clothing that you would like to donate, we will need them, but please hold on to them until after the first of the year!
Shepherd’s Shelf
– With so many other things going on this time of year, it can be easy to forget about our pantry which serves our community weekly with the gospel, prayer, and food. We always appreciate your donations!
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Comfort Creations
knits/crochets blankets and shawls for the arrival of a new baby or for those in prolonged illness. We meet the first Saturday of the month at 9am in room 215. For information, call Beverly Watkins, 336-545-4465.
WWW—
Join women of all ages every Wednesday at 9am in the Worship Center. Currently studying Romans. Taught by Phyllis Postma, 336-855-1100.
Moms Time Out
—Moms of preschool and elementary children! It’s not too late to join us! Registration remains open online. Email Wendy Burchette at lbcmto@lawndalebaptist.org for more info.
Precept Bible Study—
continuing a study entitled COVENANT. Tuesdays at 10am in rm. 236. For more information, call Marjorie Martin,
336-938-4576
.
Women on Mission Groups—
Celebrate this special time of year with fellowship and mission projects that share the Christ of Christmas. We’d love for you to participate with us. Please call director Fran Brown at 336-292-8508 for more info.
Prayer Group—
meets Mondays at 9:30am in rm. 217. Coordinator, Polly Dodson, 336-375-5395.
Evelyn Frost Group—
meets Tues.,
Dec. 10
, at 10am in the home of Janice Maness. Coordinator is Cindi Douglas, 336-282-7637.
Jean Phillips Group—
meets Tues.,
Dec. 10
at 10am, rm. 232. Coordinator is Shelba Forrest, 336-288-7271.
Alita Blackmon Group—
meets Tues.,
Dec. 10
, at 6pm, in the home of Kaye Tesh. Coordinator is Kaye Tesh, 336-288-7833.
Megan Bowles Group—
meets Thurs.,
Dec. 19
, rm. 236 at 6:30pm. Coordinators are Susan Chumbley, 336-643-9179 & Elisa Thames, 336-451-7761.
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Alaska Cruise 2020
–
Aug. 20-28, 2020. Deposit of $250 due
Dec. 2
. Email Tom Pullara—
tom@medform.com
,
or Ann Pullara—
ann@medform.com
, o
r call 336-665-1950 to pay the deposit and reserve your spot.
ATR Basketball
—Above the Rim Basketball registration is still open with limited availability. If you are interested in registering, please call the church office. Players should hear from a coach by the end of Dec. Practice begins the week of
Jan. 6
.
Valentine Banquet
—Tickets for the 2020 Family Valentine Banquet will go on sale Sun.,
Jan. 5
in the lobby. This year’s entertainer is comedian Larry Weaver. Go to
www.larryweaver.com
to hear him
.
Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Purchase your tickets early as this event will sell out!
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Many Thanks
—November has been a fast, busy month in the preschool. Many thanks to our children and families for donating food items to the Shepherd’s Shelf as well as packing 15 shoe boxes to be sent to the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child project.
Holiday Closing
—The children are full of excitement as they learn about and prepare for the birth of Jesus. The Children’s Learning Center will close for the Christmas holiday at noon on Fri.,
Dec. 20
. We will return to school on Monday,
Jan. 6.
Scholarship Fund
—Five years ago, we started the Marion and Doris Ellis Weekday Scholarship Fund. Thank you so much for your generous gifts that have allowed children the opportunity to attend a Christian preschool. We would ask that you please pray about making a donation to the Weekday Scholarship Fund. It is only through your generosity that we can continue to offer financial assistance to our families with needs.
The Weekday staff would like to wish you all a blessed Christmas. May God bless you with much peace and joy!
Matthew 19:14
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2019 Greensboro Christmas Spectacular "The Season of Love"
Sat.,
Dec. 14
at 2:00pm and 6:00pm, and Sun.,
Dec. 15
at 4:00pm
Tickets are on sale in the church lobby on Sundays, and are available for purchase online. General seats are $5 and reserved seats are $10.
Celebration Choir and Orchestra
—There will be no Wed. evening rehearsal following the Greensboro Christmas Spectacular for the rest of the month of Dec. Rehearsals will resume on Wed.,
Jan. 8.
Children’s Choirs
—Come out to the Children’s Choir Christmas Concert on
Sun., Dec. 8
at 6:15pm in the Worship Center. All Children’s Choirs (preschool-Praise Kids) will be featured!
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Dec. 4
Meatloaf, scallop potatoes, corn & limas
Dec. 11
Chicken pot pie and baked apples
Dec. 18
Beef stroganoff, buttered noodles, fresh vegetables
Dec. 25
NO Wednesday night dinner—Christmas
OR - Salad & Potato Bar (each week)
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Reservations
- For planning purposes, please call in your reservations to the church office (336.288.3824) for Wednesday night meals by
Tuesdays at noon
. The kitchen staff works from these reservations to have enough food prepared to serve everyone efficiently, without waste. Thanks for your consideration in making these decisions in a timely fashion.
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Deacons’ Widows Banquet
—
Dec. 7
, 5pm. Special invitations have been sent to all widows & widowers.
Are you a baker?
We are in need of a second Sunday of the month baker for Guest Central. Our first-time guests are given a special homemade baked goodie to enjoy after church on Sundays. Once a month, you would drop off a generous slice of coffeecake or poundcake, a large brownie or big cookie, already wrapped in plastic or a baggie. We give 12-20 each Sunday. If you would enjoy serving in this way, please contact PJ,
pjgiaritelli@lawndalebaptist.org
.
Notice:
Our next quarterly business meeting will be Sun.,
Jan. 19, 2020
.
LifePlus
—Our Sun. discipleship program, LifePlus, will be starting again in February. LifePlus is a forum where LBC members and guests can choose courses that are offered on a variety of topics of interest. Some courses offered in the past have included such themes as theology, finances, expository Bible book studies, and relationship building studies. If you have an interest in leading or facilitating a LifePlus course this spring, please send a letter of interest, phone contact, and preliminary course syllabus to Dr. Curt Dean at
cdean@lawndalebaptist.org
no later than
Monday, Jan. 13.
Lottie Moon week of prayer for International Missions:
Our Lottie Moon Kickoff will be on Sun.,
Dec. 8,
and we’ll be observing the WEEK OF PRAYER for international missionaries. On Wed.,
Dec. 11
, we will hear a special presentation from our Lawndale members who went on the Jamaica mission trip!
Enjoy a Spring KY trip to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter
—
Mar. 25-28, 2020
—Arvil Pennington is coordinating this trip. Watch for details soon.
New 2020 Flower Calendar,
Provide Sunday flowers for our main lobby. The 2020 flower calendar is posted in the elevator lobby. You can sign up to provide flowers on the Sunday of your choice based on availability. Please PRINT your name so it is readable. Arrangements are $100 each. You may take your flowers after the Sunday evening service. Someone from the flower committee will call a few days prior to your Sunday for the honor or memorial information you wish printed in the Sunday bulletin.
Please make sure the church office has your current phone contact and/or email.
Project Angel Tree
—Project Angel Tree collects and distributes gifts for children who have a parent in prison. The Angel Tree is set up in the lobby, and cards will be available through
Dec. 1
to take from the tree if you wish to sponsor a child.
Drop off gifts by Dec. 5
. Gifts will be picked up for delivery during the
week of December 8
. Contact Maryann Kingsmill to volunteer at 336-686-5955 or maryannkingsmill@att.net.
A Special Thank you from Audrey Womack and Piedmont International Fellowship.
Thank you Lawndale for hosting a beautiful Thanksgiving Banquet on Nov. 16. Students attended from twenty-one nations. The food prepared by Steve Sartore was delicious. Nathan Morrison and his bluegrass band provided great entertainment. Many from Lawndale assisted in set up, decorating, and during the actual banquet. Thank you Lawndale for continuing to open doors for sharing Christ through hospitality with International Students right here in our city.
Thank You Adult Classes:
So many of our adult LJG classes will bless many of our Lawndale families during the Christmas season. Thank you for caring, giving, and sharing.
Thursday Night Church
will not meet in December. We will see you on
Jan. 2
!
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Lawndale Gear
makes a wonderful gift!! There are many items to choose from at the Lawndale Gear Store but time is running out to ensure delivery for Christmas! Go to the church website and choose from several ministry logos as well as the popular church logo. Check it out today!! Don’t wait!! To be back in time for Christmas, all orders must be placed by
Nov. 30
.
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.
Philippians 4:6 NIV
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