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May 5 9:45 am: Pastor Rodney Navey – "Your Responsibility Until He Comes" 2 Thessalonians 3 ​ Next Series: Wisdom for the Family ​ May 12 9:45 am: Pastor Rodney Navey – "Wisdom for Moms" Proverbs 31 & Mother’s Day ​ May 19 9:45 am: Pastor Rodney Navey – "Wisdom for Marriage" & Grad Sunday ​ May 26 9:45 am: Pastor Rodney Navey – "Wisdom for Family Attitudes" & Lord’s Supper

Worship Service ​ 9:45 am | Worship Service 8:30 & 11 am | Life Journey Groups If attending Lawndale on a Sunday with young children, enter through the rear entrance via the covered walkway (beside the playgrounds). Or talk to someone at the welcome desk to help get your children in the right place! View Live Stream on Vimeo or Watch Below Live Stream of the 9:45 am Sunday Worship Service View Live Stream on Vimeo Connect With Us Give Now Sermon Notes Children's Bulletin Use these discussion questions—along with the sermon outline from the bulletin—for a family devotional or just to start a conversation around the lunch/dinner table. Worship Service Catalog Worship Services Play Video Play Video 01:09:38 Dr. Jon Boling 4.28.2024 | Concerning the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ Play Video Play Video 01:15:13 Dr. Rodney Navey 4.21.2024 | The Righteous Judgment of God Play Video Play Video 01:01:45 Dr. Rodney Navey 4.14.2024 | God's Laws Help Us Love Him Play Video Play Video 01:08:06 Dr. Rodney Navey 4.7.2024 | God's Laws Value Life Play Video Play Video 01:19:57 Dr. Rodney Navey 3.31.2024 | How Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? Play Video Play Video 01:12:23 Dr. Rodney Navey 3.24.2024 | You Shall Not Covet Play Video Play Video 01:09:58 Rev. Zach McCraw 3.17.2024 | One Above All Play Video Play Video 01:05:27 Dr. Rodney Navey 3.10.2024 | You Shall Not Bear False Witness

SUNDAY MORNINGS ​ 9:45 am | Worship Service 8:30 & 11 am | Life Journey Groups UPCOMING SERMON TOPICS WATCH LIVE GIVE What's Happening REGISTER HERE Lawndale Baptist Church is a biblical and intergenerational church. We seek to make disciples by explaining the Scriptures, equipping families, encouraging all ages, and engaging the community. Who We Are

Prayer Calendar Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ​ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV FOCUS ON THE CHURCH: And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 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. Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV FOCUS ON THE WORLD: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20 ESV PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES HAVING BIRTHDAYS TODAY: IMB: LC, SH, TK, (Central Asian Peoples); Mie Busby, RM, (East Asian Peoples); DK, (European Peoples); AN, MT, TV, DW, (Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples); BD, (Southeast Asian Peoples). Retired: Milton Lites, RT. NAMB: Mike Waldrep, (AK); Aubrey Liddell, Mark Stringer, (CA); Joshua McWherter, (KY); Tim Shrader, (MI); Chad Spriggs, (NM); Miguel Mejia, (OR); David Pothier, (Quebec). Retired: Sei Kim, (NC). MISSIONARIES IN SERVICE: Lisa Wallace, Samaritan's Purse; Ashley McIntosh, S. Asia; Andrew & Leah Snipes, South America; Glen & Rhonda Stewart, India; Rodney & Cindy Young; Morris Horner, El Paso, TX; Guy & Donna Stevens, Cleveland, OH; Matthew & Kelly Clayton, Peru, Botswana, Bolivia; Myke & Melody Dickens, AZ; David & Claudia High, E. Asia; John High, Kenya; Jerry & Bonnie Kimbro, PA; Pete & Carra Selent, Campus Crusade, FL. SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Eric Abrahamsen, Army; Luke Aggen, Army; Daniel Ardila, National Guard; Trevor Beeninga, Air Force; Connor Branch, Coast Guard; Ken Breed, Army; McKinley Bristol, Marines; Christian Bryant; Matthew Case, Navy; Jed Darnell, Army; Madison Duncan, Air Force; Bret Crissman, Army; Ryan Dodson; Zachary Feather, Marines; Robert Feather, Marines; Krystal Gray-Mercer, Air Force; William Andrew Hall, Army; Joseph Haynes, Army; Rod Honeycutt; Reed Jenkins, Coast Guard; Aaron Johnson, Navy; Ryan King, Army; Steven King, Navy; Jake Koons, Air Force; Wade Lynch, Marines; Jaxon Miller, Air Force; David Pattarini, Air Force; James Perkins, Army; Greg Reynolds, Marines; Jake Sampson, Air Force; Nathan Schmidt, Army; Shane Shelton; Taylor Shoe, Army; Zack Simmons, Navy; Jake Simpson, Navy; Derrick Steele; Parker Stewart, Army; Thomas Trent, Marines; Matt Upchurch; Hunter Wade, Army; Jonathan Wilkinson; Zackariah Wynn, Army IN THE HOSPITAL: CONE HOSPITAL: Teresa Doggett, (no visitors) CONE HOSPITAL: Lee Guthrie, (no visitors) PRAYER REQUEST: Hank McNeese's sister, Janet Faulk, cancer has returned. Jenny Stewart’s daughter, Vivian Stewart, had a severe stroke on Feb. 9. Bridgett Larsen, recovering from Mar. 17 surgery. Lynne Inman’s daughter, Jamie, has a heart valve that is leaking and also has an abdominal concern. Both issues will require surgery. Neal Scott has a tumor on his left abdominal wall and will need surgery. Ginny Mobley is scheduled to have a second spinal cord stimulator implant surgery on Apr. 5. Buddy Hunt is struggling with dementia, and his wife Shirley, needs prayer as his caregiver. LONG-TERM PRAYER NEEDS: Carolyn Allen, Bill Bailey, Gail Berry, Tina Brookes, Jax Bunton, Barbara Butler, Chris Clayton, Polly Dodson, Wayne Evans, Kevin Fritz, Carol Harrison, Bruce Hester, Marty Hicks, Tracy Hooper, Gail Howell, Brian Hutchinson, Jamie Inman, Shelvie Irwin, Gary Lowe, Bobby Lyon, Bonnie Morrisette, Willine Moss, Emma Murray, Lynn O’Ferrell, Clara Proffitt, Addison Riddleberger, Matthew Roberts, Andy Robertson, Deena Robbins, Barbara Sheets, Geof Sirockcin, Terri Smith, Lydia Stowe, Vivian Sutton, Jo Anne Valentine (Christina Adams’ mother), Ashleigh Varga, Tammy Warwick, Jimmy Yarborough. LIVING WITH CANCER: Katie Bunch, Tom Christensen, Tom Cole, Clara Cox, Helen Davis, Debbie Ellenwood, June Farmer, Keith Feather, Kevin Fields, Sheila Hall, Marjory Houston, Herb Jaro, Lynn Jessup, Philip Johnson, Leon Kiser, Terry Light, Charlie Linville, Tom & Nelda Lockamy, Dwayne Long, Jerry Long, Janis Marshall, Brenda Medders, Patsy Nichols, Janet Powell, Shannon Richardson, Herbert Ross, Teri Rudd, Betty Russell, Charles Scarlata, Edith Schaff, Tony Scott, Peyton Smith, Melissa Steele, Ginger Stinnet, Diana Tate, Arnold Thomas, Natalie Turner, Ann Vaughn, Betsy Watkins, Trish Willard, Vicki Yarborough. ELDER CARE FACILITY: Abbottswood : Bob McCoy, Mike Moody; Blumenthal : Vida Sharpe; Brookdale : Doris Donahue; Camden Place : Thelma Craig, Frank Glenn; Countryside Village : June Neugent; FHW - F.A. (Assisted Living) : Jack Garman; FHW (Health Care) : Doris Miller; Guilford Health Care : Gary Lowe; Harmony at Greensboro : Jan Holder; Heartland : Patricia Foster, Robert Ingold; Heritage Greens : Martha Buster, Sue Davidson, Mary Helen Hartgrove; Richland Place : Joan Edwards; Well-Spring : Ernestine Smith; Whittier Skilled Nursing (FH Guilford) : Helen Jarrett, Carolyn Noble, Bill Twilley. SYMPATHY EXTENDED TO: Patricia Dowdy and family, in the passing of her husband, Don Dowdy, on Mar. 27. Dee Bigelow and family, in the passing of her father, Col. Alexander G. Smith, III USMC, on Mar. 30. WELCOME TO OUR GUEST(S): Phyllis Parker, Becky Starnes and Austin Le Jeune GIVING OPTIONS: In response to many of you asking for ways to give tithes and offerings, we want to offer these giving options to you: ​ Drop box - Drop off tithes in the drop box at the church reception desk By mail - Address: 3505 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro, NC 27408; ATTN: Michelle Aronson Online - www.lawndalebaptist.org Text Giving - Text the amount to 336-777-7936 PASTOR ON-CALL (336-580-3214) To Be Used Outside of Office Hours : Mar. 28 - Apr. 3.............................Dr. Rodney Navey Apr. 4 - 10.............................................Dr. Curt Dean Apr. 11 - 17...........................................Dr. Jon Boling PLEASE NOTIFY MANDY MERRILL, almerrill@lawndalebaptist.org , WITH REQUESTS AND UPDATES revised 4/1/22

Cassie has the pleasure of serving as the Next Generation Girls Director! What Cassie loves most about this role is that she gets to walk alongside girls as they grow in their knowledge of God’s word, and as she helps them identify, develop and use the gifts and talents God has given them, so they see that God has created each of them with a purpose! Cassie has a Master’s of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Secondary Education from UNC-Greensboro. Before coming to work at Lawndale, Cassie taught at Page High School for 3 years (Go Pirates!). Cassie looks forward to coming alongside families and providing ways for their girls to grow in their faith and knowledge of God's word. ​ Cassie is an only child who grew up as a Minister’s kid in Charlotte, NC. Cassie’s parents are still in ministry in Lumberton, NC. Cassie has a passion for missions and being a light in our community. Cassie loves history, music, corny jokes, and a good to-do list. Cassie Taylor Elementary Director Email Now Kelly Larrimore Children's Ministry & Activities Assistant

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT Lawndale can help you with your next steps in your call to ministry. Email Pastor GROW WHERE YOU ALREADY SERVE Ministry Grid Through Lifeway's Ministry Grid, we can provide you with specialized training sequences to help you grow and improve in the places you are serving right now. We have plans to help you develop in preschool ministry, children's ministry, student ministry, leading a small group Bible study, evangelism, missions, deacon ministry, and more. Leadership Pipeline Through Lifeway's Leadership Pipeline, we have a plan to help you grow as a leader - no matter what level of leadership you currently have. Leadership Pipeline focuses on six core development competencies: discipleship, vision, strategy, collaboration, people development, and stewardship. Each competency contains specific learning objectives appropriate to four common leadership levels found within a church. INTERNSHIPS One or Two Years Lawndale has a limited number of 10-hour per week internships in a variety of ministry areas: students, college, community development, young adults, and more. Each position works directly under the supervision of an associate pastor. We want to provide field ministry experience as you develop and explore your calling to vocational ministry. Internships start at various points throughout the year. Summer The student ministry offers 10-week summer internships averaging 15-hours per week. You will have the opportunity for hands on ministry through one-on-one mentoring of students, leading small group Bible studies, planning and executing a middle school VBS week, and attending summer camp and/or a mission trip. Priority goes to individuals with a call to ministry but internships often open up for college students who just want to invest their summer in ministry. EQUIP CENTER FOR SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY You can receive up to 36 credit hours at the college or seminary level through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary while also gaining hands-on experience and mentoring with the Lawndale's pastoral team. Contact us for specific class information and then register as normal through SEBTS. On a rotating basis, we are willing to offer the following 9 classes: ​ Mentored Internship Pastoral Ministry and Leadership Christian Leadership Personal Discipleship and Disciple-Making Evangelism: Nature and Practice Christian Missions: Principles and Practice Bible Exposition I: Hermeneutics and Preparation Bible Exposition II: Communication and Delivery Administration and Education in the Local Church SEBTS EQUIP Partnership Information

Jon grew up in High Point and was raised in the faith at Green Street Baptist Church. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Appalachian State University, Master of Divinity (Cum Laude) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Charlotte) and Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell (South Hamilton MA). His doctoral thesis is titled: “God’s Word God’s Way: The Big Image of Biblical Preaching” Since 1991, God has blessed Jon with a variety of ministry experiences that include Music and Christian Education, Children and Youth Ministry, Senior Pastor of two churches and now as our Senior Adult Pastor since 2018. ​ Jon loves the Lord, His Word and His People. His greatest passions are to teach and preach the Bible with clarity and creativity so that people can know and love the Lord Jesus; and to minister God’s grace to people of every age and stage of life. ​ Jon and Wendy (Self), married in 1989, cherish their gifted daughter Hayley Rebecca Sanon and son in law Nikhil Sanon, who live and work in Washington, D.C. In addition to ministry, Jon loves college football, baseball, playing the drums, singing, DIY projects at home, fishing and boating at the coast and just hanging out with the family and their precious pomehuahua Callie. Dr. Jon Boling Senior Adults Pastor Email Now Genny Wynn Receptionist & Senior Adults Assitant

D GROUPS Bible-reading and accountability groups for men, women, or couples. Email Now Over 30 groups meet in various places around Greensboro - on different days, at different times, and at different locations. There are a variety of types also: men, women, couples, veterans, police officers. All of the groups read through the Bible together and offer accountability and connection. Contact us to find a group that works for you! To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

MARRIED ADULTS We seek to strengthen families, assist in building solid marriages, and promote a sense of community in which families grow together in Christ-likeness. Email Now For the latest info, see the current Lawndale Newsletter . OPPORTUNITIES Life Journey Group A variety of small groups for fellowship, service, and discipleship every Sunday at 8:30 and 11 am. Check any Welcome Desk for class locations. Discipleship Groups Different groups meet throughout the week and on Sunday nights Marriage Enrichment During the year at different times, we offer marriage classes, marriage date night, a marriage retreat, and marriage mentoring. MARRIAGE MENTORING A ministry designed to be effective for premarital couples, couples wanting to enrich their marriages, and couples in crisis. ​ Mentoring is designed to mediate first, teach biblical truth second, and confront core issues third. More Info For Women For Men For premarital couples, couples wanting to enrich their marriages, and couples in crisis. For more information about the program, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page . RESOURCE FOR COUPLES ​ Have you and your spouse “Grown Apart”? Have you discovered how different you have become? Has life seemed to have caused you to grow apart instead of growing together? Then help is on the way! Matt & Pam Loehr have written a 52 week Guide to help you win back your spouse. This book will teach you what to say, what to do, and what to read in your Bible over the next 52 weeks. There is even a guide to tell you what to pray! Our Marriage Ministry will be available with a mentor to help, encourage and offer support as you go through this book. Contact the church office or email pastor Barry. Church office: 336.288.3824 Books are $ 10.00. Email Now

Pastor Barry has 37 years of ministry experience in the area of Discipleship & Education. He has a Masters of Arts in Christian Studies from Luther Rice Seminary, A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christianity from Mercer University and Majored in Pastoral Ministers from Liberty University. He came to Lawndale in 2017 and loves being in Greensboro. Pastor Barry oversees Life Journey Groups, D-groups, New Member Class, Marriage Mentoring and serves as staff liaison to the Deacons. Pastor Barry is a frequent speaker at churches and is the lead trainer for D-life in the Southeast. ​ Barry is married to Diane Morehead and they have two adult children. Heather & Casey. They have two grandchildren Harper Grace (8) & Tanner Michael (6) two of the biggest blessings in their life. Pastor Barry enjoys spending time with his wife, friends and family, visiting their grandkids, golfing, walking, and college football. Barry Owen Discipleship Pastor Email Now Beverly Black Discipleship Assistant

STUDENTS Designed for grades 6-12, Lawndale Students is all about making disciples who make disciples all for the glory of God. We do this through “The Disciple’s Path:” Reach the lost. Connect with the Church. Learn the Bible. Grow in Discipleship. Serve in Ministry. Email Ministry Assistant Background Check Medical Form Students are invited to join us for a time of diving into the deeper issues of the faith. Middle school and high school will be split up to address topics related to apologetics, doctrine, leadership, and more. Sunday Mornings Equip Discipleship | 11 am Students are invited to join us for a time of learning to engage with God’s Word. We will split up by gender and age for Bible study groups. Optional hangouts will take place afterwards. Sunday Nights Engage Bible Study | 5 pm Students are invited to join us for a time of building relationships, worshipping together, opening God’s Word, and experiencing discipleship. Optional hangouts will take place afterwards. Wednesday Nights Fusion Student Worship | 6:15 pm Seasonal Activities Summer Camp Student Weekend Fall Retreat Serve Days Grow Hangouts VBS

SENIOR ADULTS God has loved and utilized senior adults for His glory since the days of Abraham. And so it is today, as people 70+ are among the most vital and active members of thousands of churches across America, including Lawndale. ​ Check out the various ministries to and through senior adults listed below. Then find a place to plug in! ​ Pastoral Care - The most important aspect of Senior Adult Ministry involves pastoral care for seniors (and their families), experiencing various issues, related to health and wellness in body, mind and spirit. Our senior adult pastor responds prayerfully to those individuals and their families through hospital visits, calls and personal counseling, as needed. Email Pastor MINISTRIES SAM (Senior Adult Ministry) Team A dedicated team of church members who assist in the planning and implementation of the various Senior Adult Ministries, here at LBC. Life Journey with Jon Weekly video Bible lessons. These videos are posted here, on the website, for seniors who are unable to attend Life Journey Groups (Sunday School) in person. To receive an email each week with a direct link to these lessons, please contact the church office and ask to be included in the Life Journey with Jon email list. VIEW VIDEO The Voices of Experience A choir of senior adult singers formed by Reverend Marion Boling more than twenty years ago and still going strong. Singing God's praises through a variety of music. This group is a model of Christian musicship and fellowship. Come join in! Serving Our Seniors (SOS) SOS Long Term Care is a ministry to our homebound members unable to attend church. SOS team members share God's love with these VIP's in various ways, ranging from prayer, visitation, cards, letters and seasonal care packages. SOS Short Term Care is a ministry to people who need encouragement, while they are going through a difficult period. Maybe God is calling you to be an SOS team member. Prime Time Council A ministry of monthly Senior Adult luncheons and seasonal day trips. The luncheons include good food and a program of special interest for senior adults. Day trips in the past have included Autumn apple picking, Christmastime fruit cake hunting, Springtime journeys all over. Care for the Giver (CFTG) A support group for people caring for family and friends. CFTG meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in room 262 on the main level of the church. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from a time of confidential sharing, prayer and mutual support, please contact the church or click the button to email Connie Blackburn. Email Now Last Touch Ministries A ministry to help people prepare for life after life. The end of life this side of heaven, involves many physical, emotional, spiritual and financial issues. Being prepared is the key! So Last Touch helps people think about these things and how to seek competent counsel in advance. Grands Raising Grands A support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. This ministry had just begun when COVID hit, but is now in the process of regrouping. If you or someone you know, would benefit from this ministry, please contact the church. Annual Widows Banquet A ministry of the Deacons of the church, for women and men whose spouses have gone home to the Lord. COMMUNICATION SAM BLASTS A weekly email from Dr. Boling to the Senior Adults of LBC. Call the church (336-288-3824) to sign up for this. PERIODIC MAILINGS Calendars, brochures, postcards, etc. with dates/times/details of senior stuff. THE LAWNDALE NEWSLETTER The monthly newsletter of LBC. Email Now