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Subject:                          News From Laurelwood Baptist Church

 

Laurelwood Baptist

Church

News & Events

May 4, 2008

Mike 2This Sunday-

 

We learned this past week that when you hit a home run, the local crowd will stand up and cheer, but when the opposing team carries you around the bases, the whole world takes notice.  And so it is when you and I become salt and light in the world, the world will stand up and notice God.  Let's see what it looks like to give people a taste of heaven.     

 

"A Taste Of Heaven"

Matthew 5:1-16

 

 

Love Motorcycles?

May 24th. Join other Laurelwood members on an all day ride.  No fees, just need to feed yourself.  Contact Stan Randall or Eric Schober for more information.

 

Men's Ministry

Attention men of Laurelwood! 

 

You are all invited to the Men's Ministry Kick-Off Event on Friday May 30th from 7pm-9pm and Saturday May 31st from 8am-12pm.  Come be a part of reinvigorating the men's ministry at Laurelwood with a fantastic guest speaker, great fellowship, worship music with Kevin Kruse, and breakfast on Saturday morning!  This should be an event you will not want to miss.  More information and sign-up sheets can be found at the Men's and Women's Ministry kiosk.  The event is free, but sign up ensure we have enough breakfast for everyone.  Contact Doug Lundahl at 254-2033 with any questions, or if you would like to volunteer to help.

 

MOPS 08-09 Registration

Thursday, May 22

10:00-11:30

Grass Valley Park

$20 Registration

Snacks for the kids

 

Children's Ministry

The Children's Ministry is in need of 3/8" plywood & glossy black paint.  These items will be used to make VBS decorations.  Please contact Melanie Kruse if have either of these items to donate.

 

 

The Children's Ministry is in need of the following volunteers:

·         1 person to teach in the 2 year old class once a month.

·         1 person to assist in the 4 & 5 year old class twice a month.

·         1 person to help in the infant/toddler class during 9:00am Sunday School once a month.

·         1 person to help in the 2nd & 3rd grade 9:00 Sunday School class during the months of May & June.

 Please contact Melanie Kruseif you are interested.  Thank you!

 

 

Dunes Bible Camp

Primary (1st-3rd grade): June 20-23

Junior (4th-5th grade): June 23-28

Contact Becky Rogerson for more information

 

Youth  Ministry

Katrina Youth Team Report - "Extended Cut"

Wednesday, April 30th from 7-9pm

Everyone is invited to come see and hear even more from the Youth Katrina team of how God used us in Slidell and New Orleans Louisiana and how we all can continue to help the families that are still rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. 

 

Marriage Seminar

May 9th and 10th  (Friday 7-9pm, Sat 8-5pm) Laurelwood is hosting Living Water Church here in Fellowship Hall.  Art Azurdia, Western Seminary, will be presenting 4 messages out of Ephesians 5 on marriage and family issues.  Childcare provided for children 4 and under available.  Cost: $25 per couple.  Call Lura at 882-4224 to register.

 

Outreach Opportunity: 

Dumpster Dive 2008

 

Date:  May 17th, 2008

Time:  9:00-3:30

Location:  Laurelwood's Parking Lot

 

Come help the community get rid of their junk at the Dumpster Dive!  We would like everyone to participate and there are jobs for anyone - making lunches, providing childcare, directing traffic, unloading and sorting junk and praying for the event.  Sign-up at the Outreach Board Kiosk or by contacting David Worden

 

 

Mission Focus

 

 

Dave and Connie Patty, Czech Republic The Patty's son, Caleb, continues to have intense stomach pain.  The doctors are still not sure what is causing the pain.  After an upper GI exam last week and still no diagnosis, they will be seeking a second opinion.  The Patty's are asking us to pray for greater endurance and faith as they wait for answers.

 

 

Persecuted Church(Used with permission by Voice of the Martyrs)

 

Somalia On April 13, four Christian teachers, two of them converts from Islam, were murdered by Islamic militants in south-central Somalia. The four teachers, two British citizens of Somali origin-Mr. Doud Hassan Ali (64) and Ms. Rehana Ahmed (32)-and two unidentified Kenyans, were shot and killed by Islamic insurgents during a midnight raid on the Hakab Private English school. The Islamic group responsible for the violence, said that the teachers were killed in crossfire. The wife of Daud Hassan Ali alleged that her husband was targeted because he was a Muslim-born convert to Christianity. Pray the families of those killed will rest in the knowledge that those who die in the Lord will be raised with Him. Pray the perpetrators of this attack will come to repentance and salvation. Pray for wisdom and protection for those serving Christ in Somalia. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

 

Church Family

 

Bem's brother, Jerry Walker had a 5-way bypass on April 30. Thank you for your prayers and concern, please continue to pray for him.

 

Carl St Helen has severe sciatica in his right hip, please be in prayer for him for healing and relief of pain.

 

John and Nelda Tharp would like prayer for Doug their son, he is experiencing intense pain associated with his cancer. There have been no significant changes.  Please pray for healing and comfort.

Adult Sunday School Classes

 

April - June 15

 

SHAPE - Understand how God created you for ministry and apply these skills.  This class is taught by a variety of teachers.

 

Bible Study Methods

- An inductive study of the book of Romans using biblical exegesis.  The class is taught by Jim Draper.

 

Judges/Chronicles

- A year long study of the books of Judges and Chronicles.  This class is taught by Art Smith.

 

"Good Grief?" class - May 18th, 25th, June 1st, and 8th.

Can grief ever be a good thing?  Grief occurs with any significant loss.  This is the class for those who have either experienced grief or have wanted to help their friends or family work through their grief.  In a dialogue format we will Biblically explore the following topics; What is grief, Facing your grief, Working through your grief, and Ministering to those in grief. Following this class we will schedule a "Service of Remembrance" as a support and help for those working through their losses.  This four week class will be taught by Pastor Mike.

 

Ministry Quicklinks                                                   LBCGiving

Adult Sunday school                                                                Budget to Date: $41,711

Outreach                                                                                                   Receipts to Date: $36,484

Children's Ministry                                                   Expenses to Date: $35,842

Women's Ministry                                                     Weekly Budget: $9,626

Youth Ministry                                                          Offering Last Week: $7,336

Newsletter / Bulletin Archive                                     Capital Campaign Last Week: $823

For More Information                                               Capital Campaign Total to Date: $648,442

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LBC Powerline Prayer Ministry

Call in requests Monday- Friday 8-5pm to the office 360-892-1060.

Call and leave a request in the prayer line voice box 360-892-2894.

E-mail requests anytime to lbcpowerline@yahoo.com.

After office hours for immediate urgent prayer needs contact a Pastor or Elder directly.

(Refer to your LBC phone directory)

Fill out a Communication Card on Sunday's and place it in the offering basket.

 

The Powerline Prayer Ministry is honored to pray for urgent immediate prayer requests for all LBC attendees and their immediate family members.  Please direct non-urgent prayer requests for yourself or extended family and friends to your small group, Sunday school class, or Bible study group for prayer.

 

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