Against the Current
- Oct 15, 2017Against the Current | Gratitude Adjustment
- Oct 8, 2017Yes… and No
- Oct 1, 2017It Really Is All About You…
It Really Is All About You…
This week at Lakeside we will address finding self-worth and gratitude in a culture awash in pervasive comparison and entitlement. Join us as we look at how Christ calls us and our families to a deeper life of gratitude.
- Sep 24, 2017But I Need It…
No Services Sunday, 8-27
Dear Lakeside UMC Family,
I treasure every Sunday we gather for worship at Lakeside. It is a difficult thing for me to contemplate not worshiping together on Sunday morning. In my entire ministry, I have never cancelled worship services.
However, we are under a Flash Flood Warning through the morning and it is not safe to come to church. Therefore, we are cancelling all Sunday services this morning.
While you are at home with your families, I invite you to join me spiritually at 10:30 am by lifting our community, the Texas Gulf Coast and the lives that are in turmoil this morning in prayer. If technology permits, I will host a Facebook Live prayer via our public Facebook page (“Lakeside Church”, rather than this closed group page) at that same time.
In the coming days and weeks, Lakeside UMC will undoubtedly have the opportunity to be part of God’s answer to the many prayers being lifted up this morning. Our church staff will be looking for ways for us to serve, but please also look for ways for us to make a difference. Stay safe and God bless.
In Christ,
Pastor Andrew
Growing to Serve
The primary purpose of this event will be to provide you and/or your family with an opportunity to receive training and learn exactly how you can further support our church family through your gifts of time and service in various areas. And in worship during the weeks leading up to “Involvement Sunday”, current lay leaders will provide a brief overview of their service areas with the hope you might be further intrigued and willing to assist these vital programs as we nurture our growth.
Service Areas of need include:
Worship Service Hospitality
Media Team
Church Office Volunteers
Fire & Iron Cooking Team
Prayer Team
Sunday School Teachers
Sanctuary Preparation
Care Calendar
Groundskeeping
Already eager to get INVOLVED?
#KidQuestions 2017
Walking the Line
5/21/2017 Small Group Questions
- Read 1 Peter 4: 7-9 slowly. Does anything stick out to you?
- Peter’s words are meant for the church, but apply to any relationship between Christians including marriage and family. Why is it important that our families be marked by forgiveness? What difference would that mean in your life?
5/14/2017 Small Group Questions
- Read Ephesians chapter 5:21-33 slowly. Does anything stick out to you?
- Passages like Ephesians 5:21-33 are called by scholars “household codes” and they are found in various places in the New Testament and in ancient literature from the time. For some they represent an “old way” and for others they represent the “right way.” Have a discussion in your group. What do you take from this passage? Is God speaking to you today?
Woven
- Jun 4, 2017Woven
- Jun 3, 2017Greg and Jan Ireton (interview)
Greg and Jan Ireton (interview)
- May 22, 2017Forgiveness
- May 19, 2017Jim and Cheryl Harrison (Interview)
Jim and Cheryl Harrison (Interview)
- May 14, 2017Tug of War
Tug of War
- May 12, 2017Lonnie and Linda Helms (Interview)
Lonnie and Linda Helms (Interview)
An Interview about Marriage with Lonnie and Linda Helms - May 7, 2017Woven by God
Week One: Woven by God
For Home
- Commit to praying together every day throughout this series.
- Ask your partner: How do you need to grow closer to God? (For example, I need to know I am forgiven. I need to do something meaningful with my life. I need time to pray. I need help with believing in God. I need to trust Jesus and his provision for my life.)
- Try not to jump in, but let them talk. Does their answer surprise you? If so let them know. Switch roles.
- Pray for one another to grow closer to God. Being as specific to what they said in their answer as possible.
- After praying talk about how you can support each other.
Week Two: Tug of War
For Home
- Commit to praying together every day throughout this series.
- Fill out the five love languages questionnaire. You can fill out a form here (requires registration) or download the PDF.
- Compare your responses to that of your partner. What differences are there? What similarities? Have those differences caused you to miscommunicate?
- Is there something in your marriage/relationship where you need to “pull together”
- Pray about it together.
Commit to praying together every day throughout this series.
Reflect on the steps of forgiveness
- Denial – We do not , or will not recognize that we have been hurt.
- Self-blame – We blame ourselves for pain we feel.
- Victim – We feel like the victim.
- Indignation (anger) – We feel angry about being hurt.
- Survivor – We begin letting go of the past and are ready to forgive because the change of our own hearts.
- Integration -We move on with our lives stronger for the work we have done.
Is place where forgiveness is difficult for you. What step are you on?
Without rushing to false forgiveness, can you have an honest conversation with your partner about forgiveness of yourself or of them? If not simply pray together for the power to forgive.
Easter Sunday
He is Risen! Encounter the Risen Christ at Lakeside on Easter morning! We will celebrate Christ’s resurrection with three services.
Times: 6:30 AM (Sunrise), 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM April 16th, 2017