May 1—Reedy Fork Campus begins
May 7—May the Course 5K/10K
May 8—Mother’s Day, no PM activities
May 15—Graduate Recognition Sunday
May 19—Prime Time Lunch @ Reedy
May 29—Baptism, no PM activities
May 30—Office Closed for Memorial Day
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A Message from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Rodney Navey |
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“Family Equipping 101”
Psalm 145:4 says, “One generation shall commend Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.” That’s a lot of responsibility. This generation is responsible to tell the next generation about God’s work, His plan of redemption and His plan for living life like He intended.
Confusion abounds in the arena of family. I’m not sure it could be any more obvious that the family is under attack from the enemy; he hates God’s works, including His work of creation. The enemy is desperately and deceptively working overtime to totally confuse and destroy the next generation, and he would love for us to be silent, passive, and accommodating.
For May and June, Lawndale is going to focus on the Core Value we hold of “Family Equipping.” Basically from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, we hope to be very clear (and kind) about God’s view of some pressing issues of our day:
Sundays AM
May 1 Intro to Family Equipping
May 8 Fathering 101 (Mother’s Day)
May 15 Adulting 101 (Graduate Recognition)
May 22 Womanhood 101
May 29 Manhood 101 (Memorial Day Weekend)
June 5 Grandparenting 101
June 12 Childhood 101
June 19 Mothering 101 (Father’s Day)
Sundays PM
May 1 Evening Worship Service
May 8 No Evening Activities
May 15 Men-Sanctuary/Women-CLC
May 22 Evening Worship Service
May 29 No Evening Activities
June 5 VOE Presentation
June 12 Evening Worship Service
June 19 No Evening Activities
All of us (single or married) must understand what God thinks about each of these areas. You will have conversations about them. You will give counsel about them. You will disciple others about them. You will live in the midst of these issues day by day. Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12) happens as we study the Scriptures together and understand what God thinks and says (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
You minister at home, at work, in your neighborhood, and in all the places God takes you. Be ready and be equipped in all matters, including the family. Your ability to minister increases as you are more equipped and prepared by what the Bible teaches!
By the way, you’re also invited to a churchwide Bible study each Wednesday night at 6:15pm. The first topic up is “Lord, teach us to pray.”
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Pastor On Call: 336-580-3214 |
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4/25-5/1........................Barry Owen
5/2-5/8 .............Dr. Kevin Weisman
5/9-5/15.....................Zach McCraw
5/16-5/22..................Kyle Earwood
5/23-5/29.................Jimmy Jackson
5/30-6/5..............Dr. Rodney Navey
If no one answers immediately, please leave a message with a contact number and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
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While providing your family with a missions and prayer emphasis for each month, you will also receive an email with more information and with suggestions for a family missions night! For May, we will focus on:
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Missions Partner: Baptist Children’s Home
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Global Prayer Focus: Host Parents
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Local Prayer Focus: Orphans
Put these Family Equipping classes on your calendar now. Each class will meet at 11am on the CLC stage.
- May 1—Preparing for High School (Parents of 8th graders)
- May 22—Parents of 3rd graders
Save the date:
- VBS & Epic Week, June 20-24
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Weekly Schedule:
Sunday Morning—Family Worship & Extended Teaching—9:45am, Bible Classes—11:00am
Sunday Night—Music & Missions—5:00pm (last one is May 22 until the fall)
Wednesday Night—Olympians & Gopher Buddies—6:15pm (last one is May 25 until the fall)
Great Missions Opportunities are right here in Greensboro. As we launch the Reedy Fork Campus of Lawndale Baptist Church, there are opportunities for serving with children in Life Journey Groups or once a month in Extended Teaching (babies-Kindergarten during the 11:00 worship hour). Share your interest with Emily Seabolt, Kyle Earwood, or Arvil Pennington.
Vacation Bible School, June 20-24 - Registration is now open online and in the office for VBS 2022: Spark Studios: Created in Christ, Designed for God’s Purpose. VBS, at our Lawndale campus, is for children age 5 (by August 31, 2022) through completed 5th grade. Epic Week is for completed grades 6th-8th and will be at the Lawndale at Reedy Fork campus. Teaching teams are forming now. Many wonderful opportunities are available to reach the next generation for Christ. Share your interest in serving with Kyle Earwood, Abby Miller, Cassie Taylor or Arvil Pennington. Volunteer forms with your age preference are available at the Welcome Desk. Plan to be a part of this great outreach to children and families. We have lead teachers for almost all classes; support teachers are needed.
Training for VBS Teachers—May 10, 7:00-9:00pm at Lawndale Baptist. Specialized training will be offered for all homeroom leads and teachers beginning with two/three year old’s through grade 5. Childcare will be available with your reservation, which must be requested by May 8. Contact Kelly Larrimore at kjlarrimore@lawndalebaptist.org.
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This Month’s Activities
- 5/1. High School Orientation. 11am on the CLC stage. Parents of 8th-9th graders are invited for this family equipping course with the Next Generations team.
- 5/8. Mother’s Day. There will be no Sunday evening activities.
- 5/15. Grad Sunday. Seniors will be recognized on this day during service. Please RSVP to Debbie if you plan on attending.
- 5/29. Baptism. If you have students interested in being baptized, please contact Zach to set up a meeting.
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 Equip and Fusion every Sunday and Wednesday. 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!
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As we are coming to the end of the semester, I want to ask you, Lawndale Church Family, that you would pray for the student that will soon be graduating, for the students that will be heading back to their homes and families that come to the triad for schooling each semester, and for the students coming back home to Greensboro for the summer. Pray for wisdom and for their hearts to be willing to share the Good News of Jesus wherever they are this summer!
Weekly Sunday Meetings:
- 9:45am- Worship Service
- 11:00am- Life Journey Group (House C)
- Sunday Night Activities—Signup for Remind to find out!
Upcoming Events:
- Prayer and Pancakes—May 1
- Summer Kickoff Cookout- May 15, 5:30pm @ Lawndale at Reedy Fork
- Summer Bible Study Kickoff—House C—May 22
- GAP Mission Trip to Kentucky (May 29-June 3). Sign Up on our website at lawndalebaptist.org/college.
- Summer Hangout—June 12, 5pm
- Bonfire at Reedy Fork—June 26
- Summer Hangout—July 10, 5pm
- Grasshoppers Game—July 22
- Back-to-School Cookout at Reedy Fork—August 7, 5pm
If you are not signed up for Remind, text @lc27408 to 81010 to receive information via text from Lawndale College about upcoming events, reminders, and last minute changes.
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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 Kyle.
Young Adults Fall Retreat—Join us October 14-16 for our annual retreat! This year we will be back at Ridgecrest to enjoy the cooler weather, fellowship, and time in the Word. Registration is open online. We hope to see you there!
Large Group: Make sure to join us at 11am in the Fellowship Hall 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 Kyle for more information.
Keep up with us on social media for up-to-date events!
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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.
Get Into FOCUS – Mission Possible – Wednesdays at 6:15pm. Single Adults FOCUS is in a NEW Bible study - 'Mission Possible' by Tim Tebow. We want to do more than simply exist… we want to go and create a life that counts. Join us each Wednesday night at 6:15pm in House A as Tim helps us discover our God given purpose! It's a great time to get back into FOCUS!!!
Tickets on Sale for our Grasshoppers Game Night. Tickets will be on sale this month for our outing to the Greensboro Grasshoppers game on Friday, June 3. Details will be in future singles emails.
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Deacons and Wives Meeting on May 12 @ Reedy Fork Campus, 6pm. We will meet in the fellowship hall and pavilion area and then you will have a chance to see the new renovations in the worship center and children’s area.
Next New Member Class is Sunday, June 5 from 9:45am-12pm. Sign up by visiting our website under Lawndale Links and click on New Member class. Breakfast will be provided along with coffee and drinks.
Life Journey Group Teachers & Coordinators Mtg. June 12
Join us in the CLC for our next luncheon. We will have a great meal with training for our teachers and coordinators. As always we will discuss how we are doing in the area of ministry to our classes. A busy Summer with lots of mission trips and big events for families such as VBS, Youth Camp, Children’s Camp and mission trip to Kentucky to name a few.
How can I get involved in small groups @ Lawndale? If you are looking for a group on Sunday morning we have 33 Life Journey Groups that meet @ 8:30am & 11:00am. We also have D-Groups that meet during the week. D-Groups consist of 3-8 people who meet once a week for fellowship, accountability and prayer. We have groups for men, women, and couples. Call the church office and find out how to get connected to a group that will help you grow your faith and find new friends!
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On Thursday, May 19th we are planning our first Senior Adult Event at the Reedy Fork campus. Our monthly Prime Time Luncheon will be a fun hotdog cookout on the grounds at Reedy Fork. We’ll enjoy good food, fellowship and a tour of the Reedy Fork facility. While we are there we will hold a brief time of worship in song, word and prayer. This will be a great time for Seniors to come see what God is doing through this most ambitious ministry.
Also, please remember our Senior Assembly at 11am on Thursday, May 5th in the Chapel. We’ll sing the great hymns, offer prayers to God and continue our study in the Book of Acts.
Looking ahead: The Voices of Experience Senior Adult Choir will present “If My People” on Sunday evening, June 5th at 5pm in the Worship Center. This program of music will inspire and edify as we sing God’s praises and ask God’s blessings upon our nation. Please come, enjoy this concert of praise and bring a friend.
May God’s Richest Blessings be Yours,
Jon
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Activities & Community Outreach |
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May the Course 5K Race – Saturday, May 7. Visit www.maythecourserace.com for more information. Come by the Link Station in the lobby to sign up or get more information. We are in need of volunteers on May 7. There is a signup sheet at the Link Station in the lobby. Your help is greatly appreciated.
2022 Summer Camps – We will be conducting summer camps in both soccer and basketball this summer. Registration opened online April 4. See www.lawndalebaptist.org/activities to register and for more information including dates and times.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Service - As many as 1 in 4 women will experience a pregnancy loss in her lifetime. The loss of a child is one of the deepest kinds of pain a person can experience. Because many losses occur early in pregnancy, mothers and fathers often grieve in isolation. Because we value life at all stages, Lawndale Baptist is honored to hold its first Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Service on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 6-7:15 PM in the sanctuary. Whether you have walked through a loss recently or many years ago, we invite you and your families to come together to remember and honor the lives of your children. Join us for a time of worship, lighting of candles, the reading of names of loved ones, and a message of hope from Pastor Rodney Navey. Contact Jimmy Jackson at jjackson@lawndalebaptist.org with questions.
2022 National Day of Prayer – We will observe the NDOP this year on Thursday, May 5, 12:00-1:00pm in the LBC Chapel. Join us as we gather in focused prayer for our nation!
Lilies of the Field - Are now taking spring and summer clothing. Please make sure that these are either new or gently used items for donation and if gently used, please make sure they are laundered. We do not accept used socks, underwear, bathing suits or PJ’s for adults. We especially need children’s clothing. Thank you for your support of this wonderful ministry.
Prayer Walks – Thursday May 12 and 26, 11am-12pm. A prayer walk is just that—praying as you go! Please consider joining the staff as we continue regular prayer walks in the community—praying for softened hearts, boldness to share the gospel of Christ Jesus, and opportunities to make disciples where God has us! Please meet in the CLC at 11am. Instructions, routes, and a “Quick Help” guide will be provided. Wear appropriate shoes and bring water. Please email nhmorrison@lawndalebaptist.org if you plan to participate in person or from home, or if you have any questions.
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The 2021/2022 school year is quickly coming to a close. We will be celebrating our mothers on Wed. morning, May 4, with Muffins for Moms. The last day for students is May 27.
We still have a few spaces left for fall enrollment. If you know of anyone looking for a Christian preschool for their child ages 10 months through kindergarten, please have them come by or call 336-282-4177. Registration forms are available online as well as outside my office in the children’s wing.
Our final drive-through Chick-fil-A family night will be held on Thursday, May 19 from 5-8pm at the new Battleground location. We would love to see you there!
Several preschool families were blessed through the Weekday Scholarship Fund this school year. I am so very thankful for all of the donations that allowed us to help parents provide a safe Christian school for their children. Please prayerfully consider donating to the Marion and Doris Ellis Weekday Scholarship Fund so that we can continue blessing families through this ministry.
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Hebrews 10:23-25 (ESV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Dear Lawndale Ladies, I'm thankful to see so many of you each Sunday and how you are ministering throughout the week in various ways! We truly are blessed to live where we can meet together in freedom and participate in the body of Christ! As we come together, Hebrews 10:24 tells us to be intentional about stirring one another up to love and good works. The very next verse reminds us that there is a Day drawing near that keeps us motivated! May we be remembered for seeking to stir up love and good works among our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Please pray about attending our Ladies Retreat at Ridgecrest, September 8-10. Also, Wednesdays at 9am, I'm teaching the pastoral letters for our WWW study. - God Bless, Donna
Ladies Retreat at Ridgecrest—Ladies, come join us for a two-day retreat as we get to know each other better and spend time together in God's word lead by our speaker, Donna Navey. The trip is Sept. 8-10 at the Ridgecrest Conference center. Register on our website today!
Healing Hearts of Lawndale - Meeting Saturday, May 14 at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Arvil Pennington will be speaking this month and sharing some of his many talents and ideas about floral arranging, accessories, and Spring decorating. All widows are warmly welcomed! Please RSVP to the Church Office.
Our Women on Mission groups are planning some great programs and projects. We hope you can join them! These will be the last meetings before the summer, and they will resume in September.
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Joyful Missions Group meets on Tuesday, May 3 at 10:00am – Room 234 (Cindi Douglas, Leader)
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Motivated by Grace Group meets on Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00pm – Room 217 (Kaye Tesh, Leader)
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Muffins & Missions meets on Saturday, June 4, at 10am in the Fellowship Hall (Cassie Taylor, Leader)
Ladies Gathering—May 15, at 5:00pm, CLC. Various ministries will speak to us about how we can become more involved!
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Thank you for a wonderful month of worshiping our risen Savior together! It has been such an encouragement to worship alongside the body week by week. This month, we are introducing a new song titled “Almost Home”. This is a “new hymn” written by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, and it has some incredible lyrics. The first verse and chorus say:
Don't drop a single anchor, we're almost home
Through every toil and danger, we're almost home
How many pilgrim saints have before us gone?
No stopping now, we're almost home
That promised land is callin', we're almost home
And not a tear shall fall then, we're almost home
Make ready now your souls for that Kingdom come
No turning back, we're almost home
Almost home, we're almost home
So press on toward that blessed shore
Oh, praise the Lord, wе're almost home
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As we worship together in the coming month, may we look toward the home that the Lord has prepared for us!
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Sunday morning activities have started at Lawndale’s new Reedy Fork Campus:
- 9:45am - Bible Classes for all ages
- 11am - Worship Service & Extended Teaching Classes (Birth - Kindergarten)
If you have questions, contact Pastor Kevin - or join us on any Sunday! Lawndale is now 1 church family with 2 locations!
We need families and Lawndale members of all ages who are willing to attend and serve on Sunday mornings at our new Reedy Fork campus! Is God calling you to be a part of this new mission in our own community?
Please contact and/or set up a meeting with Kevin Weisman (Campus Pastor) or with Curt Dean if you would like to:
- find out more information about the launch and ministry plans for the campus
- talk about how you and your family can be part of the missionary call to create a new place of worship
- volunteer to help with further facilities projects
If you would like to receive a weekly email with updates and information specifically related to the Reedy Fork Campus, please send an email to reedyforkcampus@lawndalebaptist.org to be added as a recipient.
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Graduate Recognition Sunday—May 15. During this special service in May, help us to honor our graduating high school and college seniors, community college graduates, and those graduating from other programs.
Paid Preschool Staff Needed—We have paid childcare opportunities for various events at LBC. We are needing 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.
Tech Ministry—Volunteers Needed! If you are interested in learning about and serving in our Tech Ministry please contact Scott Toth at stoth@lawndalebaptist.org.
Ark Museum Trip—July 20-23: Brochures available May 1. We will travel by Holiday Tours Motor Coach. Main destinations will be the Ark and Creation Museum. There will be other special, unique surprises on the trip! Deposits of $150 per person are due by May 31. Based on two persons sharing a room, cost for each is $539.
Family Devotional Guides for the Family Equipping 101 series are available for pickup throughout the church.
Share the Change—for the Greensboro Pregnancy Network. Beginning Mother’s Day (May 8), through Father’s Day (June 19), bottles will be available to fill with cash, checks or silver change. Checks should be written to Greensboro Pregnancy Network. Return your bottles to the crib display in the lobby on or before Father’s Day.
Fashion with a Purpose—July 9: Calling all ladies, teens, college girls! Piedmont International Fellowship (PIF) invites you to the: “Fashion with a Purpose” Accessories Sale (jewelry, handbags, shoes, boots, scarves, gloves, hats, belts) on Saturday, July 9, in the CLC from 2-4pm. All proceeds from the sale go to PIF, a local Christian non-profit that ministers to international college students attending local colleges/universities! This is a FREE event - Accessories Sale, Light Refreshments, Fun Fashion Show, Door Prizes! Contributions will be accepted for new or gently used accessories (those listed above) either on Sundays before/after worship service May 22, 29, June 5, 12 (collection sites: the two Link counters in lobby) or during the week in the church office May 23 through July 1. Please RSVP your attendance to the event by June 25 to Audrey Womack at awomack2@triad.rr.com. Hope to see you there!
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And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself
by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross.
Philippians 2:8 (NASB)
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