From the Pastor… - Lyndale Baptist Church

From the Pastor…
We have begun the time of Lent. I was saddened that we were unable to observe our first Ash
Wednesday celebration, but we will do it next year.
I know some of you may be asking Lent, …isn’t that catholic? Well, yes and no. It was a tradition
that Protestants quit observing when we broke from the Catholic Church and got rid of all things,
and not just the things that needed to be fixed.
As we have gotten further away from those days, we realize that we may have thrown the “baby
out with the bath water.” There are many great things that we are reclaiming from very deep
traditions which can have great meaning in our lives today.
Lent is the time before Easter. It is 40 days which represent the 40 days that Jesus spent in the
wilderness before he began his ministry. The beginnings of this are not certain, but we do know
that it was set at 40 days by the first Council of Nicaea in 325.
With that little bit of history behind us, let us look at why we should observe this time. It is meant
to be a time of year when we give up something that may be a crutch, an addiction, or something
that has “control” over us. For example, I might give up drinking Diet Dr. Pepper during this time.
This would hopefully remind me of the sacrifice that Jesus made when he prepared for his ministry
and ultimately the giving of his life for our sins. As we give up these things, we will be daily
reminded of what might keep us from focusing on what is the most important thing in our lives.
Every time we want to participate in an activity or partake of a certain food or libation, we
remember that Jesus gave up his comfortable life next to the Lord and came to serve us. Maybe,
we might even give to God the money we might spend on a certain item as a continued show of
sacrifice for Him.
I say all this to remind all of us that we can’t forget that the most important date in our history is
just around the corner. Easter is just over a month away and we need to take time to begin to
prepare our hearts and minds. Just like we do for Advent, Lent is our time of preparation for the
most important time for us.
I pray that you all will seek the Lord and see what you might be willing to sacrifice to help you
remember and prepare your heart for Easter.
In Christ,
Erik
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015—March 5, 2015
LYNDALE IS ON A MISSION ….. COME JOIN US!
BREAD MINSTRY MARCH 6, 2015
Those wishing to help package bread for
distribution should be at the church around
10:15 pm. Remember to help out friends and
neighbors who may benefit from this ministry.
FREE COMMUNITY DINNER
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015, 4:00 PM—7:00 PM
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I
was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015
The cold weather has arrived and so has the need to help the less fortunate. Winter items such
as coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, blankets, hand warmers and other like items will be
invaluable at this time. Even more important and always needed is the basic need for men and
women socks and underwear. Don’t forget that toiletry items such as washcloths, deodorant,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion, chapstick, shampoo, feminine products, razors, etc. are also
suggested since our inventory greatly depletes each month after delivery.
Thank you in advance for your dedication and commitment to support this ongoing Lyndale ministry.
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
MAY 10-16, 2015
Lyndale will be sending a team to Shelby, North
Carolina in May. We will leave May 10 and return May 16. During our time there we will be staying
at the Shelby Mission Camp and help the people in that area. This trip is sponsored by North
Carolina Baptist Men. There is a sign up sheet on the Mission Board in the west wing. If you are interested in going,
please sign up and give a $50.00 deposit to Jo Ball. This deposit is due upon signing as your commitment to this
project. The deadline to sign up is April 1. This will allow plenty of time for planning both here and in North Carolina.
Hopefully, many of you will feel called to serve by joining this team.
"It's good to be blessed. It's better to be a blessing". Author Unknown
Romans 1:13-17
SAVE-A-DATE
This offering helps creates opportunities for evangelism and church
planting. It also provides for the needs of missionaries that are
serving in the United States, Canada and their territories.
LYNDALE’S GOAL: $2,000
RECEIVED:
APRIL 25, 2015 12:00 PM—4:00 PM
SISTER ACROSS THE WORLD
NEPALI JEWELRY SALE
Lyndale, we need your help!
The Community Easter Egg Hunt will be March 28, 2015 at 10:00 AM.
Your help is needed in providing either money to purchase candy or you can provide candy that
needs to be a size to fit into a plastic Easter egg and individually wrapped. Please give money to
Denise Dodd or there will be a collection box for candy in the foyer.
For questions, see Stacey Jones or Denise Dodd.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 28, 2015
10:00 AM
You and your family are invited to
enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt with prizes,
crafts, and food. Please join us rain or
shine for this event, for families with
children birth to fifth grade.
LYNDALE BAPTIST CHURCH
8320 Hull Street Road,
Richmond VA 23235
804-276-7249
“the brotherhood”
DEACON MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 7:00 PM
MEN’S MINISTRY MONTHLY MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015
7:00 PM
STEWARDSHIP MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015
7:00 PM
VIRGINIA BOYLES GROUP
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015 @ 10:00 AM
At the Church
RUTH BEALE CIRCLE
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
SUNDAY
MARCH 8, 2015
WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 7:00 PM
BUSINESS MEETING
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015
7:00 PM
BIBLE STUDY/SUNDAY SCHOOL
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP!
Wednesday Night Dinner
(5:45 PM) and
Bible Study (6:30 PM)
Lyndale now has a Bible Study for those who cannot or do not
come to traditional Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM.
This is an opportunity for those of you that lead our preschool and
children on Sunday mornings to participate in an adult bible study.
Meets each Thursday Evening 6:45 PM
Leader: Pastor Erik
Adults $5
Seniors 70 and over Free
Children under 12 will be $2.50
Children under 5 Free
WEDNESDAY CHILDREN
MISSION PROGRAMS
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
First Wednesday night of the
month will be “Bring your own
Brown Bag supper.”
Children in Action (Grade 1-6)
Other Wednesday nights
will be dinner.
Mission Friends (Nursery-K)
THANK YOU
God is so Good!
He has given us a church full of caring and loving people. We want to thank all
of you for upholding our family in your prayers. It seems we have been on the
prayer list lately far too many times; my surgeries, Bobby’s health issues, his
fall, death of his sister and our great grandson, Chad, surgery. You have been
there for us every time.
Thanks for the many cards, food, phone calls but especially for your
genuine love for us. We both love all of you and are proud to call you
“Our Lyndale Family.” You make God smile.
Bobby and Jackie Jones
EASTER CANTATA
PRESENTED BY THE ADULT CHOIR
PALM SUNDAY
MARCH 29, 2015
10:30 AM
SERVICE
“Redeeming
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015
LOVE
7:00 PM
HAS BEEN MY THEME”
Themes are an important part of our lives.
They give us connectivity and consistency.
They provide focus. They offer common
ground with like-minded people. Good themes
are recurring themes...especially in regard to
redeeming love!
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
AT ELKHARDT BAPTIST CHURCH
APRIL 5, 2015
6:30 AM
MARCH 2015 SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
March 1
Deacon
Tellers
Extended
Session
Sandi Stones
Andy Starlings
Stacey Jones
Ed Allen
Evelyn Palumbo
David Palumbo
Children's
Message
Lock-up
Rose Spradlin
Ken Butler
Manuel Diaz
Barbara Roberts
March 8
Richard Barrett
Jerry Spradlin
Anne Potts
Manuel Diaz
Wayne Dodd
Annette Spitzer
Debbie Ogle
Jesse Bullard
March 15
Glenn Hill
Ed Allen
Rose Spradlin
Our
Bobby Jones
Brenda Hall
Jackie Jones
Children
Butch Angle
March 22
Skee Hall
Sing
Mike Ogle
Earl Hall
Linda Butler
Evelyn Palumbo
Peggy Powell
Brenda Hall
Renee Allen
Glenn Hill
Mission Moment
Mike Ogle
Diane Munn
March 29
Hank Payne
Audrey Ramseur
Kelly Jones
Jeff Roberts
Mike Ogle
Shirley Angle
Jane Williams