March 2—Cancer Support Group; Acts Bible Study
March 5—LawndaleConnect Class
March 9—Deacons & Wives Mtg
March 16—Prime Time Luncheon
March 19—LJG Teachers/Coordinators Mtg.
March 24-26—Student Weekend
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A Message from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Rodney Navey |
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“Easter is Coming”
Easter is the second Sunday in April, the 9th, this year. In other words, it’s just around the corner. As the church, we say we celebrate Easter all year long. The world, however, is paying particular attention to a holiday that could open up doors of sharing the greatest news of all time.
We celebrate Easter because Jesus rose from the dead. It’s an incredible story of God’s plan to share His glory and provide the means for salvation. It did not happen in secret. It was foretold by the prophets; Jesus told His followers before it happened. Hundreds of people were eyewitnesses.
It’s a good time to invite someone to be your guest as you gather with your church family. What an easy invite! “What are you doing for Easter this year? I attend Lawndale, and we will be celebrating Easter together. Please come; we could grab lunch afterwards.” See . . . that’s not too hard. You have family members, friends, and neighbors who would be open to such an invitation.
However, don’t settle for a church invite alone. You have the greatest news, the answer to the greatest problem, the help that everyone needs. It wouldn’t be right to keep it to yourself. God has called His people to be co-laborers in the greatest work on earth.
The conversation may start similarly but head in a different direction: “What are you doing for Easter this year?” An answer might be, “I may go to church” or “I’m going to hang out with family.” What if you then said, “I love Easter because it reminds me of the greatest event that’s ever happened . . . Jesus rose from the dead. Do you believe He rose from the dead?” Can you see how that leads to a gospel conversation?
Many believers let fear, apathy, lack of compassion, or any number of things keep them from enjoying working alongside God. He commands us to share our faith, and what a privilege it is! He knew we would receive joy in sharing something so good with others. Here’s the clear message:
God: Out of His generosity, God created the world to share Himself and His glory with others. He created a good world for us to enjoy the Perfect Good (Romans 1:20).
Man: The people He created chose to rebel against Him . . . to do things their way. All have sinned and are in need of rescue from their sin (Romans 3:23; 6:23). Otherwise, we have no hope now or ever.
God: God did not abandon His creation. His plan was to do what was necessary for the forgiveness of sins and the freedom to live like He created us to (Romans 5:8; 10:9). He sent His Son to pay the debt for our sins. He also raised Him from the dead; He has power over death and hell. Place your faith in His death and resurrection, turn from sin, and you will be called children of God.
Man: God did all the work on your behalf. Call on Him in surrender. He is pleased to welcome you into His family. He will give you a new heart and a new family. He changes us from the inside out (Romans 10:13; 12:1-2).
It’s a simple message, but it makes all the difference in the world. Don’t miss the joy of sharing the good news, and don’t let those around you miss the joy of receiving the good news. Easter is coming and so is Jesus!
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Pastor On Call: 336-580-3214 |
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Feb. 27—Mar. 5..........Kyle Earwood
Mar. 6—12......... Jimmy Jackson
Mar. 13—19........Dr. Rodney Navey
Mar. 20—26........Dr. Curt Dean
Mar. 27—Apr. 4..........Dr. Jon Boling
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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Sunday Morning:
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Lawndale Campus: Worship & Extended Teaching at 9:45am, Bible Classes at 11:00am
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Reedy Campus: Bible Classes at 9:45am, Worship & Extended Teaching at 11:00am
Olympians and Gopher Buddies: Please make sure to join us on Wednesdays at 6:15pm! This is a great time for kids to learn the Bible, play games, and grow in their faith.
Music and Missions: Come bring your kids to worship and learn about how we take the gospel all over the world! Sunday evenings at 5pm.
Below are some exciting things coming up between now and Easter:
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3/19-Dad/ Daughter breakfast in the CLC at 9am
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4/8-Easter Egg hunt at the Reedy Fork campus (more details to come)
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4/9-VBS registration opens for kids! Let us know if you would like to serve! (June 26-30)
We are very excited about all that God will do in the Children and Family Ministry this year. Will you join us in praying that God leads us to equip children and their families to walk as faithful disciples of Christ?
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Here at Lawndale, we are a biblical and intergenerational church. In the spirit of intergenerational ministry I thought it would bless our church to hear a little bit more about what God is doing in our Student Ministry. So moving forward, read this section of the newsletter to find out more about what the Lord is doing in the life of our teens!
Starting at the beginning of the year, we launched a group called 314 Discipleship. This group is made up of around 20 of our most dedicated students who have agreed to a long list of commitments with the goal of growing their faith deeper. This group is actively pursuing depth in quiet time, evangelistic encounters, accountability and discipleship. Since starting back from Christmas break, our student ministry has been running between 80-100 on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. We have kids everywhere and many are growing in a variety of ways! We also held our first spiritual disciplines retreat where around 16 of our students and leaders committed to staying up all night to pursue the Lord. We did 2 hours of meditation, 2 hours of prayer, 1 hour of silence, 2 hours of service, read through the entire book of Mark in one sitting, amongst other things. We had 70+ people at our Super Bowl Party. The Fusion Band did an incredible job leading our church in worship. We have booked our first annual Senior Leadership Retreat. We have launched an intergenerational prayer team. Many good things are happening!
As we move forward, please be praying for us as we continue working towards becoming a more outwardly focused student ministry. Pray that students will continue to identify lost people in their lives and begin to pursue opportunities to share the gospel with these people. Also pray that the Lord will send us a new mission as a student ministry. We are looking for something that our group of 100+ can do to share the gospel and build the kingdom. Also pray for Student Weekend. At the end of March, we will have 25 churches and over 500 people joining us for worship and discipleship together as a city.
In Christ,
Zach McCraw
This Month’s Activities:
- 3/19. Dad-Daughter Breakfast. 9am in the CLC.
- 3/24-26. Student Weekend. Sign up online or at a Link Station.
Connect with Us:
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Lawndale College exists to be obedient to the Great Commission by making disciples of every nation by explaining the Scriptures, equipping believers for Christian living, and engaging in the community. We are a ministry made up of college-aged young adults in the Triad.
Our Weekly Meetings:
- 9:45am- Worship Service
- 11:00am- Life Journey Group (House C)
- 5:00pm- Home Groups (House C)
Bible Studies:
- UNCG Guys Bible Study—Wednesday, 6:30pm, EUC Building
- UNCG Girls Bible Study—Thursday, 5:30, EUC- Long Leaf Pine
We are excited to announce that the renovations of House C are almost done!
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 ranging from early 20s to mid-30s, connecting young adults to Christ and the Christian Community. We hope to see you in our upcoming events!
Weekly Bible Studies: Join us for our weekly Bible studies! We have options for both guys and ladies. Reach out to your Bible study leaders to see if you are meeting this upcoming week.
Ladies Bible Studies: Wednesdays at 6:30pm (rm. 310). Contact Kelsey at klhargett@lawndalebaptist.org for details. Two groups on Thursdays at 6:30pm (rms. 310 & 311); Contact Cassie at cntaylor@lawndalebaptist.org for details.
Guys Bible Studies: Tuesdays at 7:00pm (rm. 310). Contact David at davidpholtz@gmail.com for details. Thursdays at 7:00pm (House C). Contact Nathan at nhmorrison@lawndalebaptist.org for details.
Events of the month:
- March 11— service opportunity TBD. Reach out to Will Early for details.
- March 12— Family Lunch in the Fellowship Hall, 12:00pm. We are requesting everyone bring $5. Meal details will be posted on social media and in the weekly email. Please reach out to leadership regarding dietary restrictions.
Future Events:
- April 15—Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Trip. Online registration begins March 1. Cost: $38 per person. We will be leaving from the Lawndale Campus at 8:00am. Everyone will need to bring their own lunch. We will stop for dinner on the way back.
- May 20—YA Cookout at Reedy Fork 5:00pm. Everyone bring a side and/or dessert.
- June 9—Trip to Greensboro Grasshoppers Game, 6:30pm online registration will begin soon.
Check out our social media (@lawndaleyoungadults) and our weekly email for other upcoming events. Please reach out to Will Early at willearly93@gmail.com with any questions and if you would like to be added to the email list!
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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.
Prayer & Praise Night on March 3—Please join us for an evening of prayer and worship on Friday, March 3 at 7:00pm in House A. We will gather in Jesus’ name, asking the Holy Spirit to move us in a time of prayer and praise. If you are thirsty, come to the well!
Study the Book of John on Sunday Mornings— Our Sunday morning Life Journey Group meets at 11:00am in House A (right after the 9:45am Worship Service). This quarter we are walking through the Book of John. We hope you will join us!
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Adult Life Journey Coordinators & Teachers Meeting-March 19, 12:00pm, CLC—If you are a class coordinator or teacher in our Sunday morning LJG, we invite you to our quarterly meeting for training, equipping, and calendaring. We continue to see class after class growing and making disciples. Recently, several classes have reached maximum participants and the need to multiply is evident. RSVP to Beverly (bjblack@lawndalebaptist.org) by March 15.
Deacons & Wives Monthly Meeting, March 9, 6pm CLC (wives will meet in the Fellowship Hall)—Our monthly meetings are scheduled for encouragement, training, fellowship and planning. Please RSVP to Beverly’s email by March 8.
Annual Widows Banquet, April 1, 5pm-7pm, CLC—Mark your calendar for our annual banquet to honor our widows and widowers. We will have a delicious meal and program, special theme for the evening, along with great fellowship with each other. Don’t miss this special evening together! Invitations will be mailed out the first week of March. Please RSVP to the church office by March 24.
Discipleship in D-groups—Lawndale offers opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in a small group. D-groups are small 3-8 people groups that meet once during the week for accountability, fellowship, and prayer. If you are interested in joining a group, give us a call and we can put you into a group immediately. Call 336.288.3824.
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Welcome March – let the winds of the Holy Spirit blow! Senior Adult Highlights this Month include:
Sunday, 5th – SAM Team Meeting (this is our Senior Adult Ministry ‘committee’)
Sunday, 12th – Daylight Savings Time returns – you know what to do.
Thursday, 16th – Prime Time Luncheon – “March Madness” – Pastor’s basketball challenge plus an update on several Senior Adult Ministries including From Generation to Generation and Last Touch Ministry. This luncheon will be fun AND inspirational – so call the church now (336-288-3824) to reserve your spot.
Sunday, 19th – The Voices of Experience will sing for Morning Worship.
ALSO – let’s all support our annual “Student Weekend” coming March 24-26th in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to ignite new flames and rekindle old ones for the Lord in the hearts of our students.
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Activities & Community Outreach |
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Above the Rim final games: March 3 & 4. Please pray that God's word shared by godly coaches would bear fruit in players' hearts and lives.
Lawndale Youth Soccer – Registration for the spring 2023 season of Lawndale Youth Soccer began on February 7. See www.lawndaleyouthsoccer.org for a link to register through March 15. The registration fee is $35 and the evaluations are set for March 18 at New Garden Friends School, 2015 Pleasant Ridge Rd. Volunteers: Would you consider coaching this 7-week season? It is our prayer that youth and families come to know Jesus through our sports activities. Coaches are vital. Please reach out to Nathan if interested: nhmorrison@lawndalebaptist.org.
May the Course 5K/10K Race – Sat., May 6. Visit www.maythecourserace.com for more information.
The Pregnancy Network – Walk for Life – Sat., April 29 – By becoming a team leader or fundraiser for the Walk for Life, you are joining a movement to empower women to face their unplanned pregnancies throughout the Triad. Their goal is $200K which will go to help over 130 women to choose life for their unborn children. See GSO Walk for Life • The Pregnancy Network for details and to sign up.
Love Life Greensboro – Prayer walks are back for 2023! They take place each Saturday through November. Pray about coming and praying for the lives of those yet to be born and for the mothers contemplating abortion. See www.lovelife/greensboro for more info. Our adoption week is August 6-12. Look for more info in coming newsletters.
Food and Clothing Ministries – Lilies of the Field (Clothing) and Shepherd’s Shelf (financial donations) depend on your donations of designated items throughout the year, so keep them on your radar. People throughout the Triad are blessed weekly by your generosity!
Coats for the City – Lawndale and Lawndale @ Reedy Fork will be partnering throughout 2023 with the NC Baptist State Convention to collect winter coats to be distributed in New York City on December 2, 2023. If you would like to participate, following is a list of needed coats. Jimmy Jackson will be collecting the coats, so see him for a drop-off location.
- Men’s, women’s and children’s coats
- New or gently used heavy coats that can withstand a New York City winter
- Lighter-weight coats used for layering
- No holes, tears or stains
- Zippers should work and all buttons should be present
Baptist Children’s Home Food Roundup - April is BCH Food Roundup month! Find a list of needed items at the Link Stations throughout this month and return donations to the bin downstairs in the Fellowship Hall hallway. We will begin receiving donations on April 2 and continue to receive them through April 30.
Summer Sports Camps: Registration opens March 27. More information will be coming soon to lawndalebaptist.org/activities.
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Registration is well under way for the 2023/2024 school year. Registration forms are available online as well as in the lobby of the first floor in the children’s wing. If you have any questions or need more information, please call our office.
Spring photos will be taken the week of March 20. Lucy Miller will be taking our photos again this year.
Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17. The book fair will be open each day from 9:00am—1:00pm in the Children’s Wing. All proceeds from this book fair will be donated to the Weekday Scholarship Fund.
Thank you for your continued support of the Weekday Center. We are very blessed!
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Dear Lawndale Ladies,
If we are disciples of Christ, He tells us that we are being trained to be like Him (Luke 6:40). A disciple seeks to follow the ways of the Teacher. Certainly, Jesus was a disciple maker, and if we are not making disciples, we are neglecting a key factor of His example. Not only did He model this culture but clearly gave us the directive to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20).
I'm overwhelmed by the growth in our efforts toward a discipleship culture. Many of you are stepping up and embracing your role to provide godly biblical influence to the younger women in this church family (Titus 2:3-5). I'm hearing the stories of what God is doing. The eternal consequences of your obedience is beyond measure! Love, Donna
Our Weekly Women in the Word on Wednesday mornings will break for March 15 and 22. We will resume March 29 with a Study of I and II Peter. Please join us in the Chapel at 9am. Contact dnavey@lawndalebaptist.org with questions.
MOMS group will begin again on Monday mornings starting April 17. Look for registration to open in late March. Contact Donna at dnavey@lawndalebaptist.org with questions.
Lawndale Ladies Book Club—The next meeting is on March 21, 6:30pm at Panera. Book: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis.
Healing Hearts of Lawndale—We meet on Saturday, March 11, at 10:00am in the Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker is April Herring, with AuthoraCare Collective. She will discuss many of the wonderful services available to children, teens and adults coping with their own serious illness, or with the illness or death of a loved one. All widows are cordially invited to attend. Please RSVP to the office at 336-288-3824.
Women on Mission—Spring is a great time to get involved in our women’s mission groups! The “Joyful Missions” group meets on the 1st Tuesday mornings and the “Motivated by Grace” group meets on the 2nd Tuesday afternoons at the church. The “Muffins and Missions” group meets on Saturday mornings, sometimes at the church and sometimes off site. These groups would love to have you involved with our missionaries all over the world and to have you participate in local missions with us. For more information, please call Fran Brown at (336) 292-8508 or pick up a Women on Mission brochure on the wall going into the Christian Life Center.
Bible Study for Single Moms - Wednesday nights starting March 29. A brand-new Bible study for single moms is coming! Join us each Wednesday night from 6:15-7:30pm (while the kids are in Olympians, Gopher Buddies, and Fusion) as we walk through “Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit." The study will run for eight weeks from March 29- May 24. (Watch for location and more details in the bulletin.)
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Hello Lawndale Family!
This month, as we look ahead to Easter, we will be learning “All Hail King Jesus” together. This is a song of celebration, praising God for what He has done all through redemptive history, and culminating in the finished work of Christ. The bridge looks forward to Christ’s return:
“Let every knee come bow before the King of Kings,
Let every tongue confess that He is Lord!
Lift up your shout, let us join with all of heaven,
Singing ‘Holy!’”
As we prepare our hearts and minds for Easter, may the Spirit fix our eyes on Christ and His finished work, and may we look forward to the day when we will sing praises with all of heaven!
Palm Sunday Night of Worship—We will be having a family Night of Worship on Palm Sunday, 4/2 in the Worship Center: please join us for a night of singing and musical worship!
Blessings, Noah Darnell
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What a privilege it has been to serve as one of the pastors at Lawndale for more than six years: Student Pastor, Interim College Pastor, Next Generations Pastor – and getting to be part of Lawndale Seven and our Reedy Fork Campus. It’s been quite a journey, and my prayer is that God has worked through me at our church as much as He has worked in me during this time. Lawndale has been a blessing to me as my family has had the privilege to worship Jesus among friends who have loved us so well. As we move back to the Charlotte area to begin a new season of life and ministry, we want to express clearly how much the people of Lawndale mean to us. It truly is only the act and clear leading of God that would pull us away from where we are. We will miss getting to be among you each week, but we plan to stay connected as part of the extended family. We stand on the assurance of Philippians 1:6 that reminds us, “And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” May He alone get the glory that He is due! In the words of a song, “Jesus is the only name to remember. And I – I don’t want to leave a legacy. I don’t care if they remember me. Only Jesus. And I – I only have one life to live. I’ll make every second point to Him. Only Jesus.” - Pastor Kevin
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Cancer Support Group—Hope In the Journey. This ministry will be a resource for those impacted by cancer by giving practical advice and spiritual guidance in a group-meeting context. Meetings will be held in the Chapel on Thursdays, from 7-8:30pm, starting March 2, and will run through April 27. If you are interested in attending, please call the church office or register online. An online option will be available for those in treatment.
Easter Hydrangeas—Give an Easter Hydrangea to add beauty to our Resurrection Celebration on Easter Sunday, April 9, in the Worship Center (both Lawndale & Reedy Campus). You may give a blooming plant in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Plants are $20. Special Flower envelopes are available at the main Welcome Desk and in the church office. You may take your plant after the service on Easter Sunday. Deadline to order is April 4.
Acts Bible Study—A new Sunday evening study will begin March 5: Acts of the Apostles through the Holy Spirit. Dean Aggen and Russ Lantz will facilitate this 9-week study from 6:15-7:15pm in the Fellowship Hall (at Lawndale Campus). There is no cost. Register online or by calling the office.
New Member Class—Our next New Member Class will be held on April 30 from 4-6pm in the Fellowship Hall at the Reedy Fork Campus. Prospective new members from both campuses are invited to attend. Register by using our Link stations, our online registration, or by calling the church office. Childcare is available with prior registration.
LawndaleConnect—If you are new to Lawndale and would like to learn more about our church, its purpose, its core values, and its ministries, then join us on Sunday morning March 5 (Reedy Fork Campus: 9:45am, room 200; Lawndale Drive Campus: 11:00am, CLC). Register via our Link stations in the foyer or by calling the church office is encouraged but not required.
Men’s Breakfast—April 15, 8:00am in the CLC. All men are invited to the Lawndale Men’s Breakfast which will be cooked on site. This is a great opportunity to meet other men and hear about ways for men to get involved. Cost is $5 per person. Register at the link station or online.
Annual Widow’s Banquet—See the article in the Discipleship section of this newsletter.
(Each Week - Optional Meal: Salad Bar; Dessert: Assorted Cookies & Brownies)
March 1
Adult: Baked Spaghetti, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread
Child: Spaghetti with Meat sauce
March 8
Adult: Chicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Garlic Parmesan Steamed Broccoli
Child: Chicken Tenders with Corn on the Cob
March 15
Adult: Country Style Steak with Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes and Country Style Green Beans
Child: Cheeseburger Sliders with Tater Tots
March 22
Adult: BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Blue Cheese Cole Slaw
Child: Corn Dogs with Mac and Cheese
March 29
Adult: Pepper Steak over Rice Okra and Stewed Tomato
Child: Kids Pizza with Corn on the Cob
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Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
—Romans 8:1-2
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