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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

CHILDREN & FAMILIES The early years of life are so important in a person’s foundational concepts of God and Jesus. These concepts are generally set by age twelve. With this in mind we recognize how important our task is in partnering with parents to reach their children for Christ. Child Registration Email Pastor Background Check Extended Teaching 9:45 am In ET we extend the Bible teaching for babies through Kindergarteners in classes staffed by a rotation of screened parents during the 9:45 worship service. ET is also offered during the Sunday evening Bible study at 5:00 with permanent teachers. Age Level Bible Classes 11 am Children build relationships with teachers who teach every week in order to care for and get to know their students. Each class teaches from age appropriate curriculum. Classes are led by screened, permanent teachers. Family Worship 9:45 am There are so many exciting aspects to our worship as children in grades 1-5 worship with parents. Pick up a children’s bulletin featuring our children’s art on the cover. ​ A class if offered during the 9:45 am service for children with Special Needs Sunday Mornings Join us Sunday nights during the school year from 5-6 pm for our Music and Missions time. Our Mission's Journey will allow for our boys and girls to have their own time as they learn about a country/city in the world and how God is using missionaries there. Children and preschoolers will be challenged on how they can "go" and make disciples in their own neighborhoods and city. Our music time will allow for children to grow in their knowledge of music as well as what it looks like to worship God. ​ For age 3 to 5th Grade Child Registration Sunday Nights Music & Missions | 5 pm | During School Year Join us Wednesday nights during the school year for preschoolers and children as they will come together to learn more about God's word and how to apply it to their lives. Children will start with a high energy rally, moves into small groups and ends with a closing worship rally. ​ For age 4 to 5th Grade Child Registration Wednesday Nights Olympians & Gopher Buddies 6:15 pm | During School Year 1st - 5th Grade 4 year olds - Kindergarten Seasonal Activities Summer Sports Camps Basketball & Soccer Leagues VBS Parent's Night Out

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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!