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We are glad that you are worshiping with us today even though we cannot be together in person. Below is the song "Psalm 8" by Shane & Shane to listen to before watching the sermon. Take time to really listen to the lyrics and worship along with the song. This week we are continuing in our Genesis series. Dr. Rodney Navey is preaching on Genesis chapter one. We encourage you to read along through your Bible as Rodney preaches. Below is a button that has the sermon notes to follow through the sermon, along with a button with this weeks announcements. Sermon Notes Weekly Announcements January 16 Worship Service

Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate the Christ of Christmas! 9:45 am Service | The Powerful Christ Revelation & the Hope candle December 10 4 pm | VOE presents "Brand New Hallelujah" Join us at for a time of worship presented by our senior adults. Childcare will be provided. 9:45 am Service | The Perfect Christ Luke 1 & the Peace candle December 17 5 pm | "Christ of Christmas" Night of Worship Join us at for a time of worship presented by our celebration choir. C hildcare will be provided. 9:45 am | Christmas Eve Family Worship - The Praiseworthy Christ Luke 2 & the Joy candle December 24 4 pm | Christmas Eve Family Worship - The Praiseworthy Christ Luke 2 & the Joy candle Note that both services are identical with candles, Lord's Supper, and no childcare. 9:45 am | Leadership 101, Exodus 18 Kyle Earwood will be preaching the last sermon of the Exodus series, Part 1 8:30 & 11 am | Life Journey Groups December 31 No evening Service or Activities

WORSHIP & MUSIC The Lawndale Worship and Music Ministry exists to create the best possible environment for people to have a life-transforming encounter with God, and to also lead, encourage, and equip artists to create those environments for the glory of His praise. Email Ministry Assistant Spotify Worship Playlist Adults The Celebration Choir sings in the 9:45am service. The choir rehearses on Wednesday nights at 6:15pm in the Worship Center and the orchestra joins at 7pm for the remaining part of rehearsal.

One thing we learned from Genesis 1-11 is that God has a heart for the nations (1:28; 6:1; 11:9). He intended them to be people groups who would know Him, enjoy Him, and glorify Him. So, why don’t the nations fulfill God’s purpose? Rebellion! Rebellion of the nations themselves (Psalm 2:1-3) but also rebellion of His people (Genesis 11:1-9; Matthew 28:18-20). Rulers and the kings of the earth may think they are in control, but ultimately God is in control. The world may rebel against God, but one day they will regret they did not follow God. All authority belongs to the King of kings, Jesus Himself. And that’s our theme for the Easter season 2022, “King of Kings.” Sunday Mornings at 9:45am Sunday Evenings at 5pm (April 3 Tower of Babel – Gen 11) (Evening Worship Service) April 10 The Triumphal Entry of the King Lord’s Supper Celebration April 17 The Resurrection of the King No Evening Activities April 24 The Ascension of the King Evening Worship Service Along with our services, you may want to read these passages the week of Easter with our theme in mind: April 10 The King entering Jerusalem (Lk 19:18-40); Palm Sunday April 11 The King cleansing the Temple (Lk 19:41-48); Monday April 12 The King foretelling His death (Lk 20:1-18); Tuesday April 13 The King facing betrayal (Lk 22:1-6); Spy Wednesday April 14 The King observing the Lord’s Supper (Lk 22:7-23); Maundy Thursday April 15 The King offering Himself (Lk 23:26-49); Good Friday April 16 The King lying in the tomb (Lk 23:50-56); Silent Saturday April 17 The King appearing as He said (Lk 24:1-12); Resurrection Sunday Jesus’ followers are called to go to the nations. As subjects of the King, our assigned job is to make disciples of all the nations. It would be treasonous or rebellious not to obey our King. Keep the end in mind. God will gather His people “from every tribe and language and people and nation” (Rev 5:9). Obeying the King means we will be His representatives in our homes, in our neighborhoods, at our places of business, at our schools, in our city, in our nation, and in all the nations. You are obeying God by seeking to bring others into His family. One day all will bow before the King (Phil 2:9-10); for many, it will be too late. Moreover, they will have missed the blessing and joy of serving the King during their lives on earth. For the glory of God, obey the King. For the good of others, obey the King. For your joy, obey the King...the King of Kings.

God told Noah, “Go into the ark” (Gen 7.1). He was entering a season of difficulty, discouragement, and waiting as the flood waters rose and then subsided. The year he and his family were onboard the ship must’ve seemed like “forever.” Trials often have a “forever” feel. In the middle of a project, it can seem like you’ll never get finished. When you are sick, it can feel like you will never get better. When you are tired, it can seem like the end of the week will never arrive. Relief, rest, completion can seem distant, even elusive. Then, Noah heard the much-anticipated words, “Go out from the ark” (8:16). Talk about good news! Some call it a second creation. It was definitely a fresh start for him and all humanity. With Covid, we’ve felt some pretty tight restrictions over the last couple of years. I’m thinking we see the spring as a time to open the door with a renewed vigor, zeal, and urgency to all that we are called to do. I’m not saying, let’s go back; I’m saying, let’s go forward. Many wonderful things have happened in the past, but God has called us to live in the present. The present for us is making the best use of our time doing what followers of Christ do, make disciples. Who are you being intentional in leading to Christ (going)? Who are you being intentional to lead to identify with Christ and His church (baptizing)? Who are you being intentional in encouraging to grow in Christ (teaching). The words Noah heard, “Go out,” are the same words we need to hear as followers of Christ, “Go out!” You have people all around you without Christ and outside of a church family. Build a relationship. Share Christ. Invite them to church. Many are ready for a fresh start. You are God’s chosen instrument to make disciples of Christ. I hope you will be faithful to worship God corporately each of the Sunday mornings in March at Lawndale at 9:45am as well as fellowship with a Life Journey Group! You can be encouraged on each of the Sunday evenings as we gather at 5pm: March 6: Men’s and Women’s Meetings March 13: Evening Worship Service March 20: Lawndale Family Movie Night in the CLC (“Show Me The Father”) March 27: Evening Worship Service And on Wednesday nights, you have an opportunity to grow with others through a number of classes. You can receive the kind of training to prepare you for the sending. May the Lord allow you to hear those words in a renewed sense as we push forward this spring, “Go Out!”

It’s always good to have markers to reflect back on. Here are a few markers from January for Lawndale, especially in regard to our study in Genesis: *We affirmed God created the world and a young earth. We know from Genesis 1-3 how we got here, why we are here, and what went wrong. Ultimately, we will give an account of our lives to our Creator. *We affirmed God created gender, male and female. He gave specific assignments for the man and the woman, and our obedience to Him affirms our trust in Him. Because men and women are made in the image of God, we are equal. At the same time, we are different because we’ve been given different responsibilities. *We affirmed the suffering, struggles, and death in the world are a direct result of sin. Adam and Eve chose to disobey God which infected all who would follow. The only remedy would be the seed of the woman (Gen 3:15; Gal 4:4), the Rescuer, Jesus Himself (Jn 14:6). For February, we will move toward the Flood (Genesis 4-6). Keep the churchwide memory verse before you and your family (Hebrews 11:1-3). What we believe about the beginning is a matter of faith. It is for everyone because only God, Adam, and Eve were there. I believe the Genesis account of creation because I believe the Bible; I also think it is the best (and most reasonable) option. God is the Cause, the Designer, the Creator. I’m loving the conversations we’re having with those who are following the church Bible reading plan through the New Testament. You can still catch up if you haven’t started. For most of February, we will be reading the Gospel of Mark. I so much appreciate Mark’s emphasis on Jesus as the Servant; He is the King (Matthew) and yet a Servant. A very simple outline could be: The Ministry of the Servant, 1-10 (coming, miracles, teaching) The Mission of the Servant, 11-16 (opposition, preparation, crucifixion, resurrection) On Sunday evenings at 5pm, watch for these opportunities: Feb 6 Worship Service (Singing, Curt Dean Preaching, Deacon Testimony) Feb 13 No On-Campus activities to allow for Super Bowl Fellowships Feb 20 Men’s and Women’s Gatherings Feb 27 Worship Service (Singing and Deacon Testimonies) Most of our Wednesday night classes are offered in a way you can join any time. Hope to see you at dinner (5:15pm) and/or one of the studies (6:15pm) over the next weeks. We have some of the best teachers, some great classes, and really good fellowship together. We are Lawndale, a biblical and intergenerational church. We strive for biblical worship, intergenerational ministry, a discipleship culture, family equipping, and leadership development. May God be glorified through us in February!