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"Wisdom For Dealing With Fools" Proverbs 1:7; 22:15; 26:4,5

Did you hear the story about the two hunters that went out in thewoods to hunt? One of them falls to the ground. He doesn’t seem tobe breathing; his eyes are rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friendpulls out his phone and dials 9-1-1.

“My friend is dead! What can I do” He cries to the dispatcher.

In a calm, soothing voice, the dispatcher says, “Just take it easy. I canhelp. First, let’s make sure he’s dead.”

There is a moment of silence, and then a single shot is heard.

The guy’s voice comes back on the line: “Okay, now what?”

Foolishness is really no laughing matter. Some of us live with fools,work with fools, and maybe would admit that we are fools. What is afool and what do we do with them? Join us this Sunday as we take alook at “Wisdom for Dealing With Fools”

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Ministry Focus

Praying for Fall Ministries

This Sunday we are praying for our fall ministries that are starting nextmonth. Please be in prayer for our Thursday night Club 66 group forchildren, our Wednesday night youth group, our GEMS group formothers of preschoolers, Women of the Word Bible studies, and ourBoomers+ ministry to seniors.

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View the church calendar, upcoming events, sign up for classes &events, listen to the recent sermons, view bulletins, submit prayer

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Annual Fall Small Group Kickoff September 17 & 24th directly after service

A Small Group is a place where you can gather with others, study

God's Word, and build meaningful relationships. It is a placewhere you can connect with others in personal and meaningful

ways outside of Sunday morning.

Our Small Groups meet in people's homes on different nights ofthe week. We have various Small Groups for various seasons oflife; From college age and young families to empty nesters and

senior saints... we have a group of you!

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September 17th & 24th directly after the service will be achance to meet all the Small Group Leaders and see what

different groups are available and to sign up for a group. Allthe leaders will be in the Fellowship Hall along the west wall

after the service with more information on their groups.Come and check it out!

Ladies, please come sign up for our Fall Bible Studies! Sign-up'sbegin today at the Women's kiosk! You can also sign up online or

in the LBC App.

Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A study of David Facilitators Connie Russell with Belinda Smith as Co-Leader &

Katie Doel for a 2nd class option. Cost: $13

Time: Tuesday at 9:15-11:30am Child care available

Include video lesson

A Study of David, a video series featuring Priscilla Shirer, BethMoore, and Kay Arthur. In this class these beloved authors teachon the life of David as a young man, as a middle-aged man, and

as a man facing the final third of his life. You will laugh with them,cry with them, and learn to love God with them.

Study of Galatians, by NavPress Facilitators Pauline Nordlund with Connie Pratt as Co-Leader

Cost: $10 Time: Tuesday at 9:15- 11:30am

Child care available No video lesson

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The Galatians had come to Christ by faith, relying on God’s savingmercy. But certain ones were saying, “In order to keep His favor,

you have to maintain His standards by your own efforts.” Tosafeguard the essence of the gospel, Paul reaffirms in this letterthat we can only live right with God by faith in Him and His grace.

The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer Facilitators Mary Dombrow

Child care not available Include video lesson

Cost: $13 Time and place: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7pm at Elizabeth

Hightower 's house

All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen,unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted,devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that mattersto you. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware andunarmed. If you're tired of being pushed around and caught withyour guard down, this study is for you. The Armor of God, more

than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is anaction plan for putting it on and developing a personalized

strategy to secure victory.

Nigeria: Pray for Sanga BarauWho is Undergoing SurgeriesAfter an Attack

In April 2016, Sanga Barau waswalking to her farm in northern Nigeriawhen Muslim Fulani herdsmen (a nomadic tribe which oftencollaborates with Boko Haram terrorists) shot in her direction. Thebullet struck her upper neck, dislocating her jaw and damaging teeth.She fell unconscious. Hours later, Sanga was rushed to the ButhHospital. Since then, she has had numerous surgeries and still needsmore reconstructive surgeries on her face. For several weeks, Sanga

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was not allowed to leave the hospital until her family paid her bills,which they were unable to do. She returned home after VOM steppedin to assist with her current and future medical expenses, and ongoingcare. Pray that Sanga’s surgeries are successful and she experienceshealing. Pray that her testimony will encourage and challenge otherbelievers.

Small Groups

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Small Group Kickoff – September 17 and 24

Small groups are kicking off for the year soon with sign-ups afterchurch on September 17 and 24 for our 13 groups, of all ages andtimes of the week! You can check with Pastor Kevin any time forgroup times, locations and study topics.

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Deeper Life SeriesGod has a desire that you become stronger and spiritually more mature. The

Deeper Life Series provides solid Bible exposition through various books of theBible to move you deeper into the Lord and the LBC Discipleship Process.

These Classes are designed to provide increasing spiritual stability andstrength in your life as an adult at LBC. Special attention is given to the verseby verse explanation of what God is teaching within each paragraph of every

section of the Bible book. Then these truths are applied specifically andpersonally to your life situation. Subjects and topics are covered when they are

raised by the order of the message found in the book being taught. Proverbs Study

Sundays at 9:00 am in the Great Room

August 27, "Foolishness", Taught by Pastor Mike

Revelation Study | Rm 204 (Great Room) | Sept 3-Dec 17 16 week class taught by John Wecks (Full - Wait list only)

The revelation of Jesus Christ shows His glorious power to judge allthe evil in God's universe that makes life miserable for all of us today. Explore heaven's worship themes with us. Learn the extent of God'sgrace to protect His people from the devastating judgments God willpour out on those who shake their fist at God and His Son, JesusChrist. Gain a clearer understanding of the overall plan of God for ourworld, the earth, and the universe. Learn what our priorities should beas we live today in our broken world filled with hurting people. Strengthen your confident expectation in what the Lord will do to makeeverything right, so that you are encouraged to work harder for theKing every single day of your life.

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Sept 3: Revelation: The Glorious Lamb starts this Sunday. The classwill begin with rich exposure to the perspective to take on the bookand an awe inspiring vision of what Jesus Christ looks like in His glory.We will meet in Room 204 (the Great Room) and start promptly at 9:00am.

Sept 10: This Sunday we will turn attention to the letters to the sevenchurches. Here we discover what the Head of our church says to ustoday. He knows everything there is to know about Laurelwood. Thismaterial sets the stage for the rest of the book.

Sept 17: What does Jesus say to our church today? This Sunday wewill study Revelation chapter 3. How do we keep the church doorsopen for years to come? What is our hope to escape the Day of theLord and the tribulation period? How do we have a burning zeal towalk close to Jesus?

Sept 24: This Sunday we will experience overwhelming awe at thebeauty of the glorious sights and sounds in God's throne room. Learnthe different thrones of God in the Bible, the identify of the 24 eldersand the 4 living creatures. How can we learn to practice the maintheme constantly happening in God's throne room?

Oct 1: Why was a search made in heaven for someone worthy to takethe book of judgments from God? Learn the 3 different groups thatsing 3 different stanzas of heaven's worship song. This Sunday JesusChrist will be lifted up high during the 9:00 am hour!

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Discovery SeriesOur Discovery series classes are for you to meet our pastors and leaders, hearwhat we believe, know our vision for discipleship and discover along the wayhow God is prompting you to grow in your faith. Pastor Mike’s Discovery class

is an introduction to our church and what it looks like to be a disciple of Christ. The other classes will unpack each area of discipleship in greater depth. Eachclass not only shares our faith and vision, but also practical steps for spiritual

growth. Classes are offered periodically at the 9am hour as announced in the e-

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bulletin. While you may not take all the classes at once or in any particularorder, we encourage you to plan on eventually attending them all as a way toget to know your church but also to get a clear vision for your own discipleship

journey.

Sept 17 - Oct 1 | Worship Class | Rm 306 | Pastor KevinKruseThere are many different ideas about what worship looks like.But what does the Bible say? Join Pastor Kevin as he discussesLaurelwood's goals and vision for worship. (Note the start date of thisclass has changed. It will now be 3 weeks instead of 4.)

Sept 10 - Oct 1 | Discovery Class | Rm 301 | Pastor Mike WildeThisis the story of Laurelwood; who we are as a church, what we believe inas a fellowship, and where we are going together. We take the time toget to know one another, share God's story, and talk about the keyprinciples of what makes Laurelwood tick.

Oct 8 - Oct 29 | SHAPE Class | Rm 306 | Becky Doel & Team Eachone of us has a vital role to play in the body of Christ. In this class,you'll learn about your spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality andexperiences. You will discover more about how God has uniquelyshaped and prepared you for service in your relationships, home,work, community and church.

Dec 10 - Dec 17 | Prayer Class | Rm 306 | Pastor Mike Wilde Howdo you talk to God? How do you know when He is speaking to you?Whey are there times when you can't seem to connect? Pastor Mikeshares the key ingredients to having a fresh and fruitful conversationwith God with our eyes wide open.

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Other Classes/Midweek & Sunday AM

Sept 10 - Spring | Leadership 2 Class | Rm 301 | Sundays 8-9am |Pastor Mike Wilde Join pastor Mike and other Leadership 1 classalumni. Contact the office to register.

Sept 17 - Nov 19 | How to Help a Friend (Women's Study) | Rm 303

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| Sundays 9am | Carley Wecks The class is intended to help womencome along side another in times of struggle, grief, and everydayemotional ups and downs of life in a biblical way. Topics includepractical skills of listening, asking open ended questions, and generalinformation on topics including grief, mild situational depression andanxiety, problem solving, and other common struggles. Emphasisincludes use of scripture, depending on the Spirit, setting goodboundaries in the helping relationship, and when and how to refersomeone for more specialized help.

Sept 22 - Oct 13 | Love & Respect | Rm 204 | Fridays 7-9pm | Bill &Becky Doel Join this 4 week interactive class which helps wives learnhow to better show respect to their husbands, and husbands how toshow love to their wives. Great for dating couples too!!

Oct 8 - Dec 10 | Financial Peace University | Rm 301 | Sundays9am | Dave Doel & David Worden This is a class on learning God'sways of handling money. Dave Ramsey and his teaching team willwalk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning forthe future, and much more. This class is a great way to share ideas,be encouraged, and stay motivated.

Oct 12 - Nov 14 | Love & Logic Parenting Class | Rm 204 |Thursdays 6:30-8:15 | Kristen Arave Learn how to avoid powerstruggles, put an end to whining, tantrums, and back talk. Learn toguide kids as they solve their own problem while raising responsiblechildren. Discuss how to stay calm in stressful parenting situations anddiscipline without showing anger or frustration. Gain more confidenceas a parent while leaving your kids feeling great about themselves.

Nov 5 - Dec 3 | Grief Class | Rm 306 | Sundays 9am | Pastor MikeWilde Learn how to offer and receive comfort for those who aregrieving with the hope and promises that the scriptures bring. Heinvites you to be a part of this time as we seek to express our grief andbring some closure to the loss that we have experienced.

Watch for these classes:

Financial Peace University, Love & Respect (marriage enrichment),Parenting Classes, and Pastor Mike’s classes on Depression and Griefare offered periodically. Watch the bulletin for dates of the next class

or contact the office to be put on the invite list and we will notify youwhen the class is scheduled.

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