Lindenwood Christian Church Weekly E-Announcements for Friends and Family EMERGENCY CLEANUP BUCKET: One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid Five scouring pads Seven sponges, assorted sizes One scrub brush Eighteen cleaning towels (reusable, like Easy Wipes ) One 50-78 oz. box dry laundry detergent One 12 oz. bottle of liquid concentrated household cleaner (like Lysol ) One 25 oz. bottle liquid disinfectant dish soap (like Dawn ) One package of 48-50 clothespins Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft. Five dust masks Two pairs latex gloves (like Playtex ) One pair work gloves 28-bag roll of heavy-duty trash bags (30-45 gallon) One 6-9 oz. bottle of insect repellent (pump, drops or lotion, not aerosol) DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION TEAM FORMING In response to the tornado disaster in Tupelo, Mississippi, we are putting together emergency mission teams to deliver supplies that are being gathered and to do clean-up at the First Christian Church of Tupelo. You can bring needed supplies to Lindenwood Christian Church where they will be prepared for transport to Tupelo. To the left you will find a list of things that are needed. If you are interested in signing up to be a part of one of our Mission Teams, please email Morgan Parks @ morgan7560@aol.com. Lindenwood members and their friends are invited to participate.
MEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST Join us Friday, May 9 at 6:30 am in the Bell Conf. Room for breakfast, prayer and fellowship. Sermon Series May 11 Why Doesn t God Seem Fair? May 18 Why Would God Use Me? SOFTERBALL Baseball (softerball) starts May 13 for our three, four, and early five year olds. Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 530 to 630 at the Lindenwood Ball Field. Limited spaces available. Cost is $70. For more information call David Johnson at 351-9902. Season dates are May 13 till June 17. NEED DENTAL WORK BUT DON T HAVE NSURANCE? Are you in pain from a damaged tooth or teeth? Once a month dental work is offered at no charge for up to 5 or 6 people. Our next date is May 16. Contact Carol Smith to make a reservation at 458-8506 or carol.smith@lindenwood.net. BAPTISM CLASS We are starting something new here at Lindenwood. We will be offering a Baptism class for adults on Sunday, May 18, in room 202 at 12:15. This will be a class offered bi-monthly for those interested in learning more about the sacrament of Baptism. The class will be taught by Rev. Morgan Parks and will be a teaching, discussion time with no pressure to be baptized. A Youth and children's version will be offered at the same time upstairs in the second floor children's area that will be taught by David Johnson, director of children's Ministry and Wilson Clark, Youth Director. We are also now implementing Baptism Sundays, specifically for Baptisms. We will Baptize people on any Sunday but these will be set up specifically to offer Baptism on that day. The first Baptism Sunday is June 8, and will be every other month. To sign up for the classes, either youth or adult, or to schedule a Baptism on June 8, contact Rev. Morgan Parks at morgan7560@aol.com or contact Carol at 458-8506.
Life Group Leader Training Research has proven that one of the elements in a Christian s life that come together to ensure consistent spiritual growth is participation in a healthy small group. A group that promotes spiritual growth consistently practices the following disciplines: Worship Discipleship (Study) Fellowship (Connecting with others at a deep level) Evangelism Outreach/Missions These small groups are often called Life Groups because they are all about helping the growing Christian discover how to live life and grow in the Christian life. Some small groups gather around a shared activity or interest. Other small groups just meet for food and fellowship. Others, Bible study groups, meet to study and discuss the Bible. Life groups do these things and more. The group is designed to best facilitate the individual s and the group s spiritual journey. It is our plan to offer at Lindenwood enough Life Groups that anyone interested in being a part of such a group will have that opportunity. The maximum desired group size is about twelve people. So, we are going to have to prepare to provide several groups. Thus we need to have several group leaders. Toward this end, the Discipleship Team will be offering Life Group Leader Training over the next few weeks. The training will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm, May 13 th August 5 th. MELIORIST For our next Meliorist adventure we have been invited to The Heritage at Irene Woods on Thursday May 15. Rev. Patt Hardaway has invited our group for a tour of the facility and to have lunch. This is a beautiful senior housing development and Patt wants the Meliorist to see just how wonderful it is. We will leave Lindenwood at 10:00 am or you can meet us out there. The address is 4580 Forest Hill Irene Road. Please make reservations by calling Carol Smith at 458-8506. One need not be a Biblical scholar to qualify. We are looking for people who can organize and lead a group in a timely manner, prepare a weekly lesson and facilitate group discussions. You don t need to have all the answers but need to be able to help the group seek answers. If you are interested in taking this training or have any questions, please contact Dr. McConnell at bill.mcconnell@lindenwood.net. The classes are starting soon so please sign up as soon as possible.
DR. BILL MCCONNELL S BLOG Go to revdrbill.blogspot.com to read Dr. Bill's Blog. May you be blessed today Blessed in a way that brings God s presence closer than you have ever known it. PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH The Lindenwood Sanctuary will be open each Wednesday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm for those who wish to come in and pray for our ministries, ministers and worship services. This is a comeand-go style, quiet and contemplative time to lift up prayers on behalf of Lindenwood. Have a seat in the sanctuary and lift up your heart in prayer. If you are unable to come to the sanctuary for prayer, please keep our ministers and worship services in your personal prayers. CLASS 201 Discovering Spiritual Maturity Sunday, June 1 12:15 pm One of the first things one hears when entering the Christian life is that we should grow spiritually. Most of us are willing to do that if we just knew how. Unfortunately, most of us are encouraged to grow spiritually but we are never told how to do that. Class 201 is a class that can help you develop a plan for spiritual growth. Spiritual growth is a process that we can enter into though what we do. Spiritual growth and maturity is very much like natural growth and maturity. It takes some time and some effort and a plan. The Scriptures speak of spiritual maturity: that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God s will for you. (Colossians 4:12b) We are not meant to remain as children but to grow up in every way into Christ (Ephesians 4:14-15) Spiritual Maturity could be defined as becoming conformed to the image of Christ. For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him should become like his Son (Romans 8:29) (Jesus) If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (Luke 9:23) Come to Class 201 and join us on the exciting journey toward spiritual maturity and grow closer to God. Sign up on the bulletin or call the church office at 458-8506.
CHRIST CARE We are looking for new members to join our ChristCare ministry. A ChristCare Giver will receive monthly assignments to send cards, visit or call on our homebound members. If you are interested in being a Christ Care Giver or would like more information please contact Lucy Black at lucylynxcat@yahoo.com or 251-9128 or Herb Hilgeman at hilgemanha@gmail.com. If you know of someone who would benefit from being a ChristCare Receiver please contact Lucy Black or Herb Hilgeman. VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST We are looking for a volunteer that would enjoy answering the phone and greeting the guests that visit Lindenwood during the day. We have an opening on Thursday afternoons from 12:30-4:30. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Lucy Black at lcylynxcat@yahoo.com or 251-9128. EXPERIENCING CHRISTIANITY CLASS What are some theologians saying about Christianity and religion? The class is currently reviewing a book by Walter Wink: The Powers That Be. Join the search for answers on MONDAY evenings 6:00 pm in the Bell Conference Room. BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE CHURCH The children of Lindenwood would like to invite all to come on June 8 right after the 11 o clock service to a birthday party for the church. The children are working on a play to present about Pentecost plus we will serve a free lunch. We will also have a moon bounce and field games for the children. All activities take place in front of the Life Center. 2:00 pm ends the party. We ask that you please wear something red on Pentecost Sunday. We would love for all to come so if you are planning to come please email David at david.johnson@lindenwood.net or call 351-9902. VBS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Lindenwood VBS will take place from June 23-26, from 9 a.m. Noon, and is open to children ages 4 - fifth grade. It is free of charge, but children must pre-register. Sign-up online by clicking the link on the Lindenwood website or by going directly to the VBS website: backyard.vacationbibleschool.com/lindenwood. Registration deadline is June 14. If you do not have Internet access, please call Beth Bartholomew at 409-2431 for assistance. Extended day care is available for a weekly fee through the Lindenwood Life Center. Call 327-5433 or visit http://327lifecenter.com/life-center/home for more information.