February 2— Annual Hot Dog Luncheon, student fundraiser, CLC February 2 —Super Bowl Parties February 9 —Family Valentine Banquet, CLC February 16— LifePlus begins, 5pm February 20 —PrimeTimers Luncheon, CLC February 23 —VBS Lead Teacher Luncheon, CLC

A Message From Our Senior Pastor

Dr. Joe Giaritelli

Many people connect the word “love” to the month of February. That is probably due to the fact that Valentine’s Day is February 14 th . The theme of “love” is found throughout the pages of Scripture and has been a recurring theme of countless books, movies and songs. Back in the 1990's, a Japanese company capitalized on that theme in a very unusual way. A woman named Satsuki Ohiwa founded a “rent a family” business. It appears that, due to the hyper-work pace of Japanese culture, a number of elderly people were being isolated from their families. The company founder stated, “What is common about our clients is that they are thirsty for human love.” What is the cost of this rented human love, you might ask? Would you believe that a lunch and several hours of visitation with your “rental family” cost over one thousand dollars! Now, think about the priceless truth found in I Peter 1:18, 19 . It says, “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefather, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” When it came to loving us, God didn’t market His love. He gave it unconditionally. Our Lord didn’t hire a “rent a redeemer” business when we needed a Savior. God is never too busy for us. He cares for us and loves us too much to neglect us. God proved His love for us and came from heaven to earth to show and offer us His unconditional love. His sacrificial love for us is the most underrated act of love in all eternal history. And, ironically, perhaps, it is the most unappreciated.                                                                                                                                        Blessings, Dr. Joe

Pastor On Call-336.580.3214

Children and Preschool

Associate Pastor, Arvil Pennington

Vacation Bible School : June 22-26 , (9:00am to 12:00 noon), Concrete and Cranes—“Building on the Love of Jesus”, Philippians 1:6. Plan now to be a part of this outstanding vital week of outreach and great Bible teaching for so many boys and girls. Some 200 adults serving in various capacities are needed to adequately staff VBS in teaching, music, crafts, refreshments, missions, recreation, special needs, and other support roles.   VBS Lead Teacher Meeting : Feb. 23 , 12:15pm, following morning worship in the Christian Life Center. Say “Yes” to serving to reach the next generation for Christ as we plan for 29 homeroom classes and 15 support classes.   Camp Caraway :  July 27-31 For boys and girls, who have completed grades 1-5. This popular Summer camp is at our state Baptist camp near Asheboro. Registration brochures will be mailed in March to all children enrolled in our Life Journey Classes. Additional brochures will be available. Register early as we have a limited number of spots.

Students

Associate Pastor, Dr. Kevin Weisman

Student Weekend : Mar. 20-22 . This discipleship weekend is open to all 6th—12th graders. Cost is $60. Medical form is required. Our theme this year: “ Pause .” Registration begins Feb. 2 online!  College leaders are needed; please contact Kevin if interested.   Fuge Camp 2020 : Open to all 6 th -12 th graders. Total cost is $320. Sibling discounts are available. Camp dates are July 6-11 . Deadline was Jan. 26 . Please see Kevin for if you are interested in attending.   Student Volunteers Needed to Serve at the Family Valentine Banquet—Feb. 9 —signup sheets for volunteers will be available in LJG. Annual Church-wide Hot Dog Luncheon: Sun., Feb. 2 will be a big day in Student Ministry! Come support our student missions in the CLC during this annual fundraising event! You will be served a delicious 1/4 lb. Angus beef hot dog (with all the fixin’s), chips, dessert and a drink. Take out option also available. Snow date is April 26 .   411 Sundays at 5pm, (during March, 411 will begin at 4pm). Middle School meets in the Chapel, High School meets in House A.   Student Worship : Wed. nights, 6:15pm, Chapel.    Super Bowl Party : Sun., Feb. 2 , join us for a night of fun and football at 6pm until the end of game. Pizza & hot dogs 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! We will have the game shown on the big screens in both, the CLC and Chapel. Bring a friend and join us!   Student Choir resumes Mar. 1 at 5pm. On March 1 & 8, 411 will shift to 4pm.

College

Associate Pastor, Ryan Smith

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. Contact Ryan for more info at rlsmith@lawndalebaptist.org .   Unleashed Evangelism Training: Join us for our weekly Evangelism Training on UNCG's campus. We meet on Wednesdays from 12-1pm in Conference Room A in the EUC. All are welcome!      The Rescued Network: Weekly on-campus worship service every Wed. at 7pm! New series: The Commission That is Great.   Super Bowl Party: Come hang out with us and watch the big game! Sun., Feb. 2 at 6pm. House B.   LCM Winter Retreat, Renovate: Feb. 21-23 @ Ridgecrest. Renew. Refresh. Restore. Sign up now for our annual winter retreat. We will be spending a weekend in Black Mountain, NC, worshipping our Lord! Register online now or call the office.        @rescuednetwork | @lawndalecollegeministry   ‌ ‌ ‌

Young Adults

Associate Pastor, Dr. Curt Dean

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:  We have lots of NEW YOUNG ADULT D-GROUPS STARTING! Young Adult D-Groups are accountability groups that meet at different times throughout the week for men and women. Email Kyle at:  dkearwood@lawndalebaptist.org .   Super Bowl Party: We are having our Super Bowl Party at the Hargett’s home Sun., Feb. 2 . Please come out for a great night of food and fun! See our social media pages for details on what to bring.   Guy’s Event: If you are one of our gentlemen, join us Sat., Feb. 8 at 7pm at Sparetime for some laser tag! Great time to get to know some of the other men in our ministry.    Ladies' Event: If you are one of our ladies, join us Sat., Feb. 22 for our ladies’ painting day! Details will be given in LYA and on our social media page.      Social Media:  Check our Facebook & Instagram pages for great events coming in February!   Family Lunch:  This month we will support the Student ministry during their hot dog fundraiser on Feb. 2.   Labor Day Retreat: Sept. 4-7 , at Lake Junaluska. Looks to be the biggest retreat yet! Reserve your spot ASAP ! Register online or contact Kyle.     ‌ ‌

Single Adults

Associate Pastor, Dr. Curt Dean

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 .      Super Bowl Party: Join us for food, fun, fellowship and football during the Super Bowl on Sun., Feb. 2 at Scott Fleagle's home. Bring an appetizer, dessert or other goodies. Celebration starts at 5:30 pm. Sign up in a Singles class or RSVP via email .  Make sure to let us know what kind of treat you will bring. Carpooling is encouraged!   Singles Fellowship Dinner: The February Singles Fellowship Dinner is at Kiosko Mexican Grill, Sat., Feb. 22 at 5:30pm. Sign up in class or RSVP to  lbcsinglepurpose@gmail.com . Get Into FOCUS:  Our Single Adult Bible Study “FOCUS” is going strong! Join us Wednesdays at 6:15pm in House A.  For complete updates, join the LBC Singles List by emailing   lbcsinglepurpose@gmail.com

Married Adults

Associate Pastor, Barry Owen

SAVE THE DATE:  Sat., April 25  8:30am-12:30pm, Marriage Conference with Matt Loehr. Matt is the President and Founder of Dare to be Different. His topic will be: “We Decided on Forever” . The topics Matt will be covering are:   •  Building Your Marriage to Last •  Standing On God’s Word •  Communication, What’s That? •  Selecting the Right Friends • Intimacy Ignited   Cost is $30.00 per couple for the workbook and materials.   Check out these NEW D-groups forming now! Men’s Group- *   Barry Owen—Tues. or Thurs., 7:30am at Panera Bread. Class starts Jan. 28. *   Jeff Tilley—Tues., 7am at Panera Bread. Class starts Jan. 28. *   Thomas Denny, Thurs., 7pm. Class started Thurs., Jan. 9 . Couples Group - *   John Garlow—Tues., 7pm. Class starts Jan. 28.   Adults Group— *   Tyler & Amber Graning Sun., 9:15am, LBC House B. *   Tim & Annette Leonard-Wed., 6:15pm, LBC House B. Starts Jan. 29 . New D-groups for Young adults and College are also forming-contact us for start times and information.   Marriage Mentors are ready to help you in your marriage. Our Marriage Mentors are mature Christians who are ready to come along side of you and your spouse for the purpose of coaching, encouraging and helping your marriage be all that God is wanting it to be. We are here to help! Contact our Office and we will help you get started today!

Senior Adults

Associate Pastor, Jon Boling

Our theme for 2020 is “Taking Care of Our Temple.” God’s word tells us in 1 Corinthians 6:19 that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Isn’t that a wondrous and mysterious thing? We might not understand all the implications, but we know it is our privilege and responsibility to care for our temple. No matter our age or stage, taking care of our temple honors God and returns blessing to us. So be looking for the hints and encouragements to come in 2020.  We’ll start with a little soul care at this month’s Prime Time Luncheon on Thurs., Feb. 20. Janice Maness will lead us in a fun and rousing program called “Songs of Yesteryear.” You can reserve your place by calling the church office (336.288.3824) or in your Life Journey Group.                                                                                            Happy February!

Community Development

Associate Pastor, Nathan Wallace

It’s a New Year! From our clothing closet and food pantry to our tutoring ministry, sports programming, and Safety Ministry and many others, there is a place for YOU to serve in 2020. Want to get plugged in? Email Nathan at nrwallace@lawndalebaptist.org .   Food and Clothing Ministries : Lilies of the Field and Shepherd’s Shelf depend on your donations of designated items throughout the year, so keep them on your radar. People all over the Triad are blessed weekly by your generosity!    Love Life Greensboro : Prayer walks at Greensboro’s abortion clinic will resume Sat., Feb. 22 and take place EVERY Saturday through November. Join people from all over the Triad at 9am for worship, testimony, and prayer. For more information, contact nrwallace@lawndalebaptist.org or visit www.lovelife.org/greensboro .   Reaching Our Neighbors : In the spring, we will be hitting the streets around Lawndale to talk to our neighbors and invite them to join us. Keep an eye out for more information!   Piedmont International Fellowship: Would you be willing to meet and keep in contact with an international college student throughout the year? PIF’s Friend Family Program is looking for those who will simply be a friend to a young man or woman at one of our local college campuses. Not a huge commitment, but a great blessing for you and the student! For details contact Nathan Wallace at nrwallace@lawndalebaptist.org .

Women's Ministry

Coordinator, PJ Giaritelli

In February, the WOMEN ON MISSION GROUPS will continue to show God’s love through mission projects and supporting our many missionaries. Fran Brown , Director, 336-292-8508.   Tuesday, February 4 Evelyn Frost Group meeting at 10am in rm 234. Coordinator is Cindi Douglas 336-282-7637. We will be having a baby shower for the Greensboro Pregnancy Center. Tuesday, February 11 Jean Phillips Group meeting at 10am in room 232. Coordinator is Shelba Forrest, 336-288-7271.   Alita Blackmon Group meeting at 2:00pm in rm 217. Coordinator is Kaye Tesh, 336-288-7833. We will be collecting items for Lawndale’s Student Missions.   Thursday, February 20 Megan Bowles Group meeting at 6:30pm in room 262. Coordinator is Susan Chumbley, 336-643-9179 & Elisa Thames, 336-451-7761.   Prayer Group meeting every Monday at 9:30am in rm 217. Coordinator is Polly Dodson 336-375-5395.

Activities

Associate Pastor, Jimmy Jackson

Lawndale Youth Soccer : Registration opens for the Spring season on Mon. Feb. 3 . Registration is $30. Evaluations are mandatory and will be held at Brightwood Elementary School field Mar. 28 . Registration available online. Valentine Banquet : Sun., Feb. 9 in the CLC. Tickets for the 2020 Family Valentine Banquet are on sale in the WC lobby. This year’s entertainer is Larry Weaver. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $5 for children. Please plan on purchasing your tickets early as this event is likely to sell out. Tickets are sold Wed. nights and Sundays only . They will not be available to purchase online or in the church office.

Weekday Preschool

Director, Martha Stone

Enrollment Time : It's time to register for the 2020/2021 school year. Registration for our weekday and church families began on  Jan. 27 . Registration will be open to the community beginning the week of Feb. 3 . Some of the age groups have limited enrollment and registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early. Registration forms are available online as well as in the lobby, on the first floor, in the children’s wing. If you have any questions or need more information, please call our office.  Holiday Closing: There will be no school on Mon., Feb. 17 , in honor of President’s Day and a scheduled teacher work day.   Chick-fil-A Family Night : Thurs., Feb. 20 at the Brassfield Chick-fil-A location. We would love to see you there!

Worship & Music

Associate Pastor, Terry Adams

Celebration Choir, Orchestra, and Praise Kids are in full swing for the New Year! Please join us for choir and orchestra as we prepare for Easter!     ·   Praise Kids will not meet for rehearsal on Sun., Feb. 2 due to the Super Bowl. ·   Praise Kids will meet Feb. 9 . ·   Preschool choirs will begin Feb. 16 . ·   Student choirs will begin Mar. 1 at 5pm in the Chapel.

Wednesday Night Meals

Feb. 5         Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans Feb. 12       Manicotti w/ meat sauce, Caesar salad Feb. 19       Grilled chicken, rice, gravy, fresh roasted vegetables Feb. 26       Pot roast w/ carrots, potatoes and corn OR - Salad & Potato Bar (each week)

NOTE: Since 2011, we have been able to keep the price at $5 per person. In order to be good stewards of the church, it is now necessary to increase the price to $6 per person effective Jan. 22.

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. 

General Announcements

Thursday Night Church: Join us for worship on Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm! ·   Jan. 30 & Feb. 6 – “The Cure for the Human Condition” (Ezek. 36:22-37:14), Kyle Earwood ·   Feb. 13 & Feb. 20 —”Weakness is Power” (2 Cor. 12:8-10), Nathan Wallace ·   Feb. 27 & Mar. 5 —”Unlikely” (Acts 8), Dr. Kevin Weisman If you would like to volunteer at TNC, e-mail seven@lawndalebaptist.org .   New 2020 Flower Calendar, The 2020 flower calendar is posted in the elevator lobby. Signup to provide flowers on the Sunday of your choice based on availability. Arrangements are $100 each. You may take your flowers after the Sunday evening service. Someone from the flower committee will call for the honor or memorial information you wish to be printed in the Sunday bulletin. Please make sure the church office has your current phone contact and/or email.   Annual Church-wide Hot Dog Luncheon: Sun., Feb. 2 in the CLC - annual student missions fundraising event! Enjoy a 1/4 lb. Angus beef hot dog (with all the fixin’s), chips, dessert and a drink. Take out is also available.   LifePlus – The Spring semester of our Sunday afternoon discipleship program, LifePlus , will start again on Sun., Feb. 16 .  LifePlus is a forum where LBC members and guests can choose courses that are offered on a variety of topics of interest. Signup sheets and course syllabi will be in the WC lobby.   Enjoy a Spring KY trip to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter — Mar. 25-28, 2020 : Arvil Pennington is coordinating this trip. Information/registration brochures are available now at the main welcome desk. This trip will fill up quickly. Completed registration form and $150 deposit are due by Mon. Feb. 10 .   Family Valentine Banquet: Sun., Feb. 9 in the CLC. Tickets available in the WC lobby on Sundays and Wednesdays; $12 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets are not available online or through the office.   Explore the Latest Trends in Flower Design: Design an award winning arrangement with grocery store flowers. Mon., Mar. 9 , 6pm in rm 236. Register with Connie in the church office. Registration fee is $5. Upon registration you will be given detailed information on what to bring. Class will be taught by Arvil Pennington.   Save the Date! Sat., Sept. 12 —Jim Burns, nationally acclaimed Christian author, speaker and president of HomeWord, will present his “Confident Parenting” seminar from 9:00am-12:30pm in the Worship Center for parents and grandparents of children of all ages. Topics include: ·          Finding Replenishment for Overcrowded Lives ·          Overcoming Negative Family Patterns ·          Creating a Grace-Filled Home ·          Communication with Affection, Warmth, and Encouragement ·          Raising Kids Who Love God Tickets—$10 per person—will be available on the LBC website this month. Contribution statements for 2019 are as follows: ·  Those that can receive the statements by email will do so if they have not already. ·  Those who do not have an email listed with the church will have their contribution statements sent by US Mail as in the past. ·  If the member still wants a statement mailed to them, they should call the church office and the Financial Secretary will mail it to them as before.

Our online giving program can be found on our website at:  www.lawndalebaptist.org

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. II COLOSSIANS 3:13-14

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