August 7—New Members Presented

August 11—Deacons + Wives Mtg.

August 21—Pastor Arvil Penington's Retirement Reception

August 21—Annual Student Parent Mtg.

August 24—VOE Rehearsals Resume

August 28—Promotion Sunday, Pray for Me Launch

Unless someone has drifted or is living a life of disobedience, all followers of Christ want to serve. Listen to what Jesus taught about it, “But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:43-45).

Not only did Jesus teach us to serve, He modeled for us what it looks like. He came to earth and served. His greatest act of service was giving His life as a ransom. He paid the debt you couldn’t pay. The Greater served the lesser. If you struggle in this area, remember what Jesus taught and modeled.

One of the ways we learn to serve is interacting at home. The willingness to be a blessing to a spouse, a child, a parent, a sibling, or a grandparent sets the tone for how we bless each other in the church family. Family members quickly learn everyone must pull his or her weight. We learn how to kill laziness, privilege, selfishness, preferences, and self-reliance to love our closest neighbor (our family).

At the same time, God calls His people is to serve one another and serve with one another as a family of believers, the church. How else would the church ever accomplish the great assignment of making disciples of all the nations? It’s an unbelievable, joyful, bigger-than-any-one-of-us assignment.

Together, God has given us all the gifts we need to get the job done. Once someone becomes a member of God’s family, He gives that person the Holy Spirit; the Spirit provides the necessary abilities in each person, then, in order for the body to function effectively and fruitfully. The key is that each person must use the gifts given to him or her to serve in the church. If not, we are at a great disadvantage. Members of His family become members of a local family. Great effort and energy are given to the local family, the church, because it is His church.

On the heels of our “Lord, Teach Us To Pray” series, we now turn our attention to one of the important means God intends for us to gather up the results of our prayers: service! Beginning August 17 at 6:15pm each Wednesday night, we’ll examine what the Bible says about spiritual gifts. It’s an important topic. Significant passages of Scripture speak directly to it.

Although at times the topic can be controversial, it will help us to develop a theology of spiritual gifts, an understanding of how the gifts were used in the early church, and how they should be used in 2022. You will see more clearly what your spiritual gift or gifts are. As the study progresses, you will be given lists of opportunities at Lawndale to use your gifts. As members of the family at Lawndale, I hope you will come with an attitude of, “Lord teach us to serve.”

Arvil Pennington, Children’s Pastor, apennington@lawndalebaptist.org

Abby Miller, Children’s Associate, acmiller@lawndalebaptist.org

Kyle Earwood, Assistant Pastor, Children & Families, dkearwood@lawndalebaptist.org

Zachary McCraw, Assistant Pastor, Students, zemccraw@lawndalebaptist.org

Cassie Taylor, Next Generations Girls Director, cntaylor@lawndalebaptist.org

Connect with Us: For more details about the Student Ministry, connect with us in the following ways:

Don’t forget that we have hangouts happening after Summer Bible Study and Fusion, Sundays and Wednesdays. If you would like to set up a student or family meal with Zach or Cassie, just let us know! Also, let us know if there are any specific ways we can pray for or minister to your families!

Luke Earwood, College Director, clearwood@lawndalebaptist.org

Dr. Curt Dean, Teaching Pastor, cdean@lawndalebaptist.org

We are a group of married and non-married adults, ages 22- 32, connecting young adults to Christ and the Christian Community. We hope you can join us! Questions? Email Curt Dean (cdean@lawndalebaptist.org).

Large Group: Make sure to join us at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall (1st floor) for fellowship and Bible Study!

Small Groups: Our small groups are booming! We have multiple groups for men and women. Some of the times and locations have changed, so please reach out to Nikki at lnwebb@lawndalebaptist.org or call the church office at 336-288-3824 for more information.

Fall Retreat: October is quickly approaching which means that our retreat is coming up! Save the date, October 14-16 at Ridgecrest Conference Center. Cost is $140 for individuals and $200 for married couples. Sign up at the Link Station or online.

Summer Cookout: Join us on August 13 for a cookout at our Reedy Fork campus from 5-8pm. This looks to be a great time of fun and fellowship! Contact Will at willearly93@gmail.com to RSVP.

You are invited to fellowship with other LBC Single Adults! Stay connected to get updates on all of our activities by emailing singleadults@lawndalebaptist.org. 

FOCUS Summer Series “Fruit of the Spirit” on Wednesday Nights. Feed your Spiritual Health with the FOCUS Summer Series “Fruit of the Spirit” Wednesday nights at 6:15pm in House A. Each week, a different guest speaker will lead us through a Bible study examination of one of the fruits of the spirit. The series continues through this month.  

Save the Dates & Buy Tickets Soon! We have two exciting events coming up this fall you won't want to miss! 

Barry Owen, Discipleship Pastor, bvowen@lawndalebaptist.org

Multiply, Multiply, Multiply – it’s in the Bible. Acts 9:31 “So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, multiplied.” We are always looking for ways to reach people and connect people to our LJGs and D-Groups.

On Sunday, August 7 our “New Beginnings” LJG will be moving to our Worship Center to launch an “Open Class” to study the Bible for anyone who would like to join a group on Sundays at 11am. This class is led by Phil and Ginny Mobley, and David and Diana Tate. They are so excited to launch this class. If you know someone who has been visiting or someone you would like to bring to church then here is the place to start.

Life Journey Group Teachers and Coordinators Meeting, Sunday, August 21 at 12 noon. Join us in the CLC for our next luncheon. We will have a great meal with training for our teachers and coordinators. The exciting part will be when we see how many people we enrolled in our church and new members added to our classes in 2022.

Deacon Nominations - Our church is looking for Deacons to serve our church body for the upcoming year in 2023. Deacons are chosen and ordained by the church to be servant leaders and ministers to the congregation. They serve in vital servant-ministries and provide service-oriented leadership. Deacons assist the pastor by providing care for the church’s membership and other persons in the community. The qualification for Deacons are listed in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. If you know of someone whom you believe meets these qualifications, then please nominate them for this vital ministry.

Dr. Jon Boling, Senior Adults Pastor, jonboling@lawndalebaptist.org

Thursday, 4th 11am Senior Assembly in the Chapel. Great hymns, fellowship, prayer and Dr. Boling bringing the Word. New series: "The Beloved Psalms"

Sunday, 14th Noon - Meet & Greet & Eat - A special gathering of our newest Seniors Adults since January, 2018. Come enjoy an informative and fun luncheon with other "new" seniors. No cost, but please call and reserve your spot.

Wednesday, 24th 10am in the Fellowship Hall The Voices of Experience recommence rehearsals. This is a great time for new singers to join in. We will be learning brand new pieces plus begin work on our Christmas program.

Jimmy Jackson, Administrative Pastor, jjackson@lawndalebaptist.org

Nathan Morrison, Director of Activities & Outreach, nhmorrison@lawndalebaptist.org

2022 Fall Soccer – Is now registering. The cost will be $35 and you can register at https://secure.leaguepilot.com/go/3472. If you are new to Lawndale Youth Soccer and need a uniform, you will be sized at the mandatory evaluation. The cost is a one-time $40 fee for the kit. Mandatory evaluations are on August 20 at New Garden Friends School. The school is located at 2015 Pleasant Ridge Rd. Evaluation times are 9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm. You may come either time. Email Jimmy with questions.

Coaching - Our Sports ministries aim to impact lives for eternity through the player-coach and family-coach relationships built by intentional, godly coaches. Would you consider volunteering in our upcoming seasons and be a meaningful part of reaching youth and families with the gospel of Christ? Lawndale Youth Soccer: Sept 5-Oct 22; Above the Rim: beginning Jan 2!

Summer Fellowship League- Monday, August 1 from 6-9pm will conclude our season. Come help us pursue Discipleship Culture, Intergenerational Ministry, and Biblical Worship—some of our Core Values—through basketball!

School Supplies for Joyner Elementary – Beginning August 1 and continuing through the month of August we will be collecting school supplies for neighboring Joyner Elementary School. Thank you for everything you have given to make this drive so successful in the past. We look forward to blessing Joyner this year as well. The collection area will be just inside the CLC next to the Activities Office Window. You will receive a list as a bulletin insert and lists will be available at the Link Stations in the lobby. Thank you for your support!

Tutoring – As you may know, we offer a tutoring ministry to the students of Joyner and Jesse Wharton Elementary Schools each school year. We are in need of a tutoring ministry coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year. IF you think you may be interested or you have questions, please email Jimmy ASAP.

Martha Stone, Weekday Preschool Director, msstone@lawndalebaptist.org

Summer is quickly passing by as preparations are being made for the 2022-2023 school year. We currently have 145 children enrolled and are eager and ready to begin school in September. We will have a “Meet and Greet” Open House on Wednesday morning, August 31.  The first full day of school is Tuesday, September 6.  

Please keep the Doris and Marion Ellis Scholarship Fund in mind. Last year, with your help, we were able to come alongside seven families and make Christian preschool a reality for them. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

The Preschool is looking for one or two teachers to complete our staff for the 2022/2023 school year. Please contact Martha Stone at msstone@lawndalebaptist.org or 336-282-4177 for more information.

It’s time to relink your Harris Teeter VIC card. The Together in Education program re-launches on August 1 for the 2022/2023 school year. Simply give the cashier your VIC card and the school's Together in Education number (5101) during checkout. You may link your card up to 5 schools. Thank you so much for supporting Lawndale Preschool through this program.

Dr. Donna Navey, Women’s Director, dnavey@lawndalebaptist.org

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.  He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 

Jeremiah uses the analogy of a lush, green tree nourished through roots extending into a stream. When the heat comes, there is no fear or anxiety because the tree is well supplied. During the hot days of August, it is easy to see the results of heat on our flowering plants. This is especially true if we haven't taken time to water the poor things. Their roots aren't extending into a stream, and it is clear that the circumstance of their hot environment is a problem. How we react to the circumstances of our environment reveals the location of our roots. Is there trepidation in our problems or trust in God's promises? Do fear and anxiety grip our thinking, or is there a consistent capability to bear fruit? Let's extend our roots deep into the Word of God with trust in His love and provision no matter the circumstances of this life.  May God richly bless you, dear Lawndale Ladies! - Donna

We are evaluating the potential interest in a 6-week discipleship program for moms this fall. If you are interested in this idea, please contact me at dnavey@lawndalebaptist.org.

The Ladies Retreat at Ridgecrest, September 8-10, may still have a few spots available. Please check the church website registration page. 

WWW (Weekly Women in the Word) will resume on August 10 at 9am. I will be teaching Paul's letters to Timothy. This is a dear group of women who come together to think deeply about God's Word.  

Healing Hearts of Lawndale - Meeting Saturday, August 13 at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Praise the Lord, we will be packing the Military Boxes that morning, and plan to put the boxes in the mail the following Monday! All widows are warmly welcomed as we share God’s love and blessings with our Military Heroes!

Women on Mission—Our WOM groups are on summer hiatus, but we are planning a big KICKOFF for the new year. Whether you are already in a group or want to know more about our groups, mark your calendar for Saturday, August 27 as we all meet together in the CLC from 10-11:30am that day! For details, you can contact the Director, Fran Brown, at 336-292-8508.

Thank you - God’s Creative Hand was evident at every step, in every detail with PIF “Fashion With A Purpose”! There were 90-100 in attendance from various churches. Attendees experienced friendly conversation, beautiful décor, delicious baked goods, a FUN fashion show, music, stories from international graduate students, door prizes, and of course shopping! THANK YOU Donna for co-coordinating this event; also Advertisement Team; Collect/Bag/Tag/Display team; Fashion Show Team; Cashiers; Debbie for the BEAUTIFUL décor; Set up/Tear down men; Refreshments Team; Greeters; Sound/Video/Photography Team! THANK YOU everyone who contributed ladies accessories! THANK YOU Lawndale Baptist for allowing PIF to use our facility. PRAISE GOD from WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW! Helping to Reach the World for Jesus through international college student ministries and PIF!  

Noah Darnell, Music & Worship Director, nvdarnell@lawndalebaptist.org

Dr. Kevin Weisman, Campus Pastor, kcweisman@lawndalebaptist.org

Sunday morning activities have started at Lawndale’s new Reedy Fork Campus (4709 Yanceyville Road, Browns Summit):

Paid Preschool Staff Needed—We have paid childcare opportunities for various events at LBC. We need additional staff to add to our paid teachers team. Please email Kelly at kjlarrimore@lawndalebaptist.org for an application. Staff must be 16 or older. Pay is based on experience with preschool and elementary children.

Provide Sunday Flowers—Several Sundays are still available for flowers for the remainder of the year. You can select the date and give flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Arrangements are $100. You are welcome to take your flowers home the following day. Someone from the Flower Committee will call you early in the week prior to your selected Sunday for your bulletin information. The signup sheet is located in the elevator lobby.

LFAMA—Have you wanted to learn a new skill or develop a gift you have? Lawndale Fine Arts & Music Academy is currently enrolling students age 5 and up for the 2022-2023 year. Lessons are available in art, drama, and many instruments including drum, violin, voice, and piano. Contact Catherine Wood at Academy@lawndalebaptist.org for more information. 

Retirement Reception for Pastor Arvil Pennington—Sunday, August 21, 5-7pm.  There will be a short program in the Worship Center in recognition and honor of Arvil’s tenure as Lawndale’s Pastor of Children and Preschool followed by fellowship and refreshments in the Christian Life Center. Regularly scheduled services are canceled in lieu of Arvil’s retirement celebration. Childcare is available for newborn through kindergarten.

—Psalm 119:93