February 2026 Highlights

Feb. 1 - Men’s & Women’s Meetings; Family Quarterly Business Meeting

Feb. 8 - New Members Presentation

Feb. 14 - Healing Hearts Widows Meeting

Feb. 15 - Baptism; Life Group Leaders Mtg

Feb. 18 - MOMS Spring Semester Begins

Feb. 19 - Prime Time Senior Adults Lunch

The Sufficiency of Christ

What plus Jesus do you think it would take to make you happy? In some ways, that’s really a trick question. If it takes anything but Jesus for you to be happy, you are most likely identifying an idol in your life. Jesus is sufficient to help you become what God intended before the Fall. God gives us many things for our enjoyment, but our real happiness and joy can only come from Him and through Him.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a book in the Bible that communicated this message and taught us how to live in that reality? God is good; He provided that book. We call it Colossians. Paul, from prison, had much to complain about, be discontent over, and think about negatively, and yet, God inspired him to write a book about the sufficiency of Christ.

We’ll get a good start into Colossians over the month of February:

Christ gives us everything we need through the Gospel, 1:1-8

Christ gives us everything we need through Prayer, 1:9-14

Christ gives us everything we need to be right with God the Father, 1:15-23

Christ gives us everything we need to understand the mysteries of God, 1:24-2:5

The story of Colossians is consistent with all of Scripture. God created the world and designed men and women to walk with Him, enjoy Him, and glorify Him. Once sin entered into the world through Adam and Eve, we all became sinful participants, guilty; we prove regularly we are sinners. Only through the Promised Deliverer could the sin problem be addressed. He suffered once for all. He lived perfectly, died sacrificially, and was raised supernaturally.

When we read Colossians, we see He is the answer. We learn of His grace, mercy, and provision. He came to restore us to a relationship with God. He gives what the world cannot give, lasting joy, peace, and love.

Our church family memory verse will be Colossians 2:6-7, “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in Thanksgiving.”

As we make our way through the gospels in the NT reading plan, remember what Jesus did to provide salvation for us. Watch Him train His disciples who will make disciples, knowing it will eventually lead to us being and making disciples. God has given us His Word for us to know Him, walk with Him, and find our full satisfaction in Him alone.

The Gospels record the Event of Christ’s Coming. The Letters explain Christ’s Coming. Pray that God will speak clearly, personally, and corporately as we spend time reading, studying, and meditating on the words, sentences, and paragraphs of Colossians, “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (3:16).

Our sufficiency is in Christ. We have much to give thanks for personally and corporately. I look forward to our upcoming Family Gatherings each week!

Jan. 26-Feb. 1 . . . Luke Earwood

Feb. 2-8 . . . Noah Darnell

Feb. 9-15 . . . Jimmy Jackson

Feb. 16-22 . . . Nathan Morrison

Feb. 23-March 1 . . . Dr. Rodney Navey

   If no one answers immediately, please leave a message with a contact number

and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Dr. Zach McCraw, Discipleship & Next Gen Pastor (zemccraw@lawndalebaptist.org)

Nathan Morrison, Children’s & Family Director (nhmorrison@lawndalebaptist.org)

Abby Miller, Children’s & Family Director (acmiller@lawndalebaptist.org)

Hannah Blackmore, Sports Director (hrblackmore@lawndalebaptist.org)

Ben Harrison, Students & Sports Assistant (bharrison@lawndalebaptist.org)

Abby McCraw, Children’s & Family Admin (acmccraw@lawndalebaptist.org)

Lori Eanes, Students, College, and Young Adults Admin (ljeanes@lawndalebaptist.org)

We welcome Nathan Morrison to the Children's and Family Ministry team. Nathan has been on staff at Lawndale for four years, first serving as Outreach and Activities Director and most recently leading Outreach and Local Missions, which includes working with our community partners, planning churchwide events (like Trunk or Treat and Feed the Hunger), and reaching out to Joyner Elementary School. Nathan and his wife, Liz, are in an exciting season. Their baby girl is due very soon! They can't wait for baby Elaine to be born. Nathan has also been recommended to the church for a call to a pastorate. He will share his testimony at the next business meeting, with a church vote the following Sunday during the morning service. His new role in Children's and Family Ministry connects him with newborns to 5th grade and their parents. At LBC, he will continue to share his love for Jesus and provide a fun and safe environment where kids can learn about and grow in the life God offers through Jesus. We are happy and thankful to have him serve with the Next Gen team.

Upcoming Events for Next Gen, Family Equipping, Students and Children:

• Register now for Student Weekend (Grades 6-12). March 20-22. $75 on Church Center or through the Lawndale Link on the church website.
• 2/1 - Bulletin Recognition during the Worship Service (for kids who have completed 20 bulletins in the past 6 months)
• 2/8. 314 Discipleship, 4 pm, Chapel. Student Ministry Super Bowl Party follows in the CLC (Middle School and High School please bring an appetizer or dessert; the church will provide chips and drinks).
• 2/15. Baptism Sunday during Worship Service.
• 2/18 - Moms discipleship class restarts (register on Church Center).

Sunday morning classes for children (preschool to grade 5, 1st floor) and students (grades 6-12, Chapel) take place before worship service and start at 9:15 am. On Wednesdays, join us at 6:15 pm for Gopher Buddies and Olympians activities (for children in preschool through grade 5) on the first floor, Children's wing. Fusion for middle school and high school students takes place in the Chapel at 6:15 pm on Wednesdays.

To get the most up-to-date information in your inbox, email Lori Eanes (weekly Student Ministry newsletter) or Abby McCraw (monthly Children's Ministry newsletter). The Sports Ministry newsletter section includes all of the upcoming athletic activities.

Hannah Blackmore, Sports Director, hrblackmore@lawndalebaptist.org

Above the Rim Basketball—Games are continuing on Fridays and Saturdays in February. They will end the weekend of March 6-7.

Dr. Curt Dean, Executive Pastor, cdean@lawndalebaptist.org

Dr. Zach McCraw, Discipleship & Next Gen Pastor, zemccraw@lawndalebaptist.org

Connect with the Church

Join us for Worship Service each Sunday at 10:30 am.

• Next Baptism: February 15. Talk to a pastor if you are interested in baptism.
• Next Lord’s Supper: March 29. 

Learn the Bible

• Check out our church Bible Reading Plan in the bulletin, weekly announcements email, or in the lobby.
• Join a Life Group each Sunday at 9:15 am. Lists are in the lobby.

Grow in Discipleship

• Are you interested in being personally discipled? Reach out to a pastor for more information.
• Join us for Men’s and Women’s ministries the first Sunday of each month at 4 pm (February 1 this month). Men meet in the Fellowship Hall, and ladies meet in the Chapel.

Serve in Ministry

Are you interested in serving in ministry somewhere? Reach out to a pastor for more information.

Reach the Lost

• Who’s Your One? Have one unsaved or unchurched person or family you are praying for, ministering to, inviting to church, and sharing the gospel with.
• Next Evangelism Encounter: Have a Super Bowl party with your One. 

Cliff Stewart, Senior Adults Pastor, crstewart@lawndalebaptist.org

A word of encouragement: Jesus is the Prince of Peace

Jesus has many titles. They give us insight into who he is and what he is doing. One of those titles is the “Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) This is one of the names given to him as head of his government. We look forward to that day when he will sit on his throne to rule and bring peace to the world. Interestingly, Jesus also spoke of the peace he would give to us today as we live in this world. He said to his disciples as he was preparing them for when he would go away, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27) He also revealed that it would be the Holy Spirit through whom this peace would come.

The question for us is, “How do we tap into this peace?” The Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians gives us several ways to do just that. 1) Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice. 2) Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. 3) The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, 4) but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippians 4:4-6)

This is the result: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7) One day Jesus will reign in his government and bring peace to the world. Today if we follow the steps prescribed by his Spirit he will bring peace to our hearts.

Events to look forward to:

Prime Time—Join us in the CLC at noon on February 19 for our monthly Prime Time Fellowship. The menu this month will be lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and tea/water/coffee. Our guest speaker will be Brian Roberts of NC Baptists Aging Ministry, and his topic will be Priority #1 Prevention. Pastor Luke will bring our devotional. Bring a friend. It is a good way to introduce them to Lawndale. We need a head count for the food, so please RSVP by calling the church office by February 12; a $5 donation at the door is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study—The new weekly series A Disciple – Who Me? will be for 8 weeks. We are learning what a disciple is so we can become one ourselves and understand our goals when discipling others. Hope to see you there in the CLC at 6:15 pm.

Life Groups – Are you a senior who isn’t part of a Sunday morning Life Group? Good news. We have four to choose from:

• Looking to Christ, rm 162, Jeff & Brenna Payne, Fran Brown
• Kindred Spirits, rm 163, Cliff & Sherry Stewart
• Logos, rm 215, Kim & Lillie Cooper
• Hearts Holding Hands, rm 234, Bonnie Barger, Susan Pearman & Brenda Alexander

Jimmy Jackson, Missions Pastor, jjackson@lawndalebaptist.org

Lilies of the Field clothing ministry—We are accepting winter donations in all sizes for kids and adults. Donation bins are located on the back deck of House B. Please keep donation bags under 20 lbs. Volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Brenna (jeffandbrenna23@yahoo.com).

English as a Second Language—ESL classes meet on Sundays from 4:30-6:30 pm in rooms 315, 316, and 318. Contact Tom Pless (ccpless@aol.com) for more information.

Comfort Creations—Volunteers knit hats, scarves, and blankets and then donates those items to those in need. This group meets the first Saturday of each month (next meeting is February 7) at 9 am in room 215. Contact Beverly Watkins (bwatkins12@triad.rr.com) if you are interested.

Shepherd's Shelf food pantry—Our requested donation items for February can be purchased for approximately $10 at WalMart, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and other local grocery stores. They are:

• Two 20 oz cans of Mrs. Fearnow’s Brunswick stew
• One 8.5 oz box of Jiffy corn muffin mix.

The first two Tuesdays in January, we served 37 families, which was a good start to the new year. Thanks to the hard work of Comfort Creations, we are now offering their handmade hats and scarves to our families, and we appreciate the ministry’s support of Shepherd's Shelf. Their beautiful hats and scarves are always a big hit! If you like to crochet or knit, please reach out to Beverly Watkins about serving with the Comfort Creations ministry.

Thank you church for your prayers and continuing support! This local ministry is a blessing to everyone involved: the families who are in need, the volunteers who serve, the church members who donate, and the support of the church staff. We remain grateful the Lord provides for this ministry and those we serve. We continue to welcome you to visit Shepherd’s Shelf any Tuesday except the first Tuesday of the month. We are in the Fellowship Hall from 2-3:30 pm.

Fashion With a Purpose: April 25, 2-4 pm, CLC—Girls and ladies of all ages, come and enjoy shopping for accessories, desserts, a fashion show, and door prizes while making new friends at this free event. All proceeds support Piedmont International Fellowship, a local ministry that reaches out to international college students with the love of Christ.

• Donations needed: new/gently worn ladies accessories (jewelry, handbags, shoes, boots, gloves, hats, scarves)
• Donation collection: you can drop off donated items beginning Sunday, April 5 at the Link stations in the church lobby, or you can bring them to the church office during office hours through April 19.
• Signup: to sign up for this fun event, email Audrey Womack (awomack2@triad.rr.com) no later than April 19.

Lee Anne Wade, Women’s Director, lewade@lawndalebaptist.org

Women’s Ministry Meeting—We will meet in the Chapel on February 1 at 3:30 pm. Ladies, are you ready to Embrace the Call? Our February and March monthly Women's Ministry meetings will feature "Embrace the Call" training based on the Titus 2 Directive (Titus 2:3-5). This training will be facilitated by Dr. Donna Navey, founder of You and Titus 2 Ministries. Part 1 of the training will be February 1 and part 2 will be held on March 1. Childcare will be provided. Please register online so that we can ensure that we have enough training materials for everyone. Our time together will include discussion, instruction and prayer.

Women on Mission—To learn more about these groups, call Fran Brown at (336) 292-8508.

• Both Joyful Missions and Motivated by Grace Groups will gather in room 234 on Tuesday, February 4 at 10 am to hear Amy Boone, Executive Director of WMU and former missionary, tell about the LOVE being shown to women in North Carolina by our mission groups. All ladies in our church are welcome to attend!
• The Faith in Action Group will meet on Tuesday February 17 at 6 pm in room 217. Ladies in our church who work during the day will really enjoy “doing missions” with this group!

Precept—A new study on the book of James will begin February 10 at 10 am in room 236. Workbooks are $25 each and available in the church office for purchase.

Healing Hearts Widows Ministry—Our next meeting will be February 14 at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall. Ladies, to help us celebrate this Day of Love, please bring a favorite photo of you and your dear husband and share the story of how you two met. All widows are cordially invited to come and hear the sweet memories!

Ladies’ Wednesday Morning Study—All ladies are welcome to attend each Wednesday at 9 am in the Chapel. Dr. Donna Navey will begin a new series on February 18: “To Live with Purpose and Peace/A Women's Study of Ecclesiastes.”  

MOMS (Making Our Mothering Significant)—We will resume February 18 by joining the 9 am ladies’ study followed by an hour of discussion and discipleship with our mentor moms in the Fellowship Hall. Be sure to register online in advance. Childcare will be provided.

Mary and Martha Meal—Save the Date for Sunday, April 19! Join us for a time of sweet fellowship! You will see a variety of ways to decorate for your special events, enjoy dinner and worship music, and experience some humor as well as an inspirational gospel testimony! Registration will be coming soon.

Dr. Rodney Navey, Lead Pastor

Men’s Ministry Meeting—All men are invited January 4 at 4 pm in the Fellowship Hall for a time of teaching, discussion, and prayer.

This month, we’re going to be learning a new song together titled “As for Me and My House.” While steeped in Scripture throughout the song, the title comes from Joshua 24:15: “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

After Joshua’s affirmation of God’s lordship over his life and the lives of those in his house, the people of Israel follow suit and declare the same. We have the opportunity to do that very thing today: not only to point our own families to the goodness, greatness, and holiness of God, but in so doing we might also lead those around us to follow in pronouncing God’s praiseworthiness with their families.

As we sing this song together, we will also sing words similar to the ancient creeds: “Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit now in us; let every heart and every tongue praise the one true God!”

I look forward to praising the one true God together with you all this coming month!

Martha Stone, Weekday School Director, msstone@lawndalebaptist.org, 336.282.4177

It's time to register for the 2026/2027 school year. Registration for our weekday and church families began on January 26. Registration will be open to the community beginning the week of February 2. 

Some of the age groups have limited enrollment and registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early. Registration forms are available online as well as in the lobby on the first floor in the children’s wing. If you have any questions or need more information, please call our office.

There will be no school on Monday, February 16 due to President’s Day and a scheduled teacher work day.  

Family Quarterly Business Meeting—The meeting will be February 1 at 5 pm in the Worship Center. Nathan Morrison will share his testimony and sense of calling into pastoral ministry. During this time, a motion will be presented to approve Nathan Morrison as Pastor of Children's and Family Ministry. A vote by ballot without discussion for this motion will be held February 8 during the morning service. With an approval vote of the church, an ordination service will be held in the future.

Inclement Weather—Should there be a chance of inclement weather or poor traveling conditions following a winter weather event, our website and social media announcements will provide the most up-to-date information. Additionally, you can also check WFMY News 2 for updates on possible church schedule modifications due to weather. We will also do our best to send churchwide email announcements.

Contact Information—If you have moved recently or updated your contact information, please let us know so that we can keep you posted on all the latest information. Call the church office or update your profile on Church Center.

Sunday Flower Arrangements—You can provide flowers for the church lobby in 2026 on the Sunday of your choice in honor or memory of someone. Arrangements are $125 and can be taken home that Sunday after the service. Look for the signup sheet on the 2^nd floor elevator lobby or call the church office. Be sure to provide your contact information so a staff member can contact you prior to your Sunday to get the wording for your flower card placed.

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 (weekdays) or in the lobby (Sundays)
• By mail - 3505 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408; ATTN: Financial Office
• Online - www.lawndalebaptist.org. Go to the Give tab under Lawndale Link.

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9 (ESV)