I am so excited about the things that are happening in our midst. I feel a great wave of God’s love building all around Lakewood United Methodist Church. The light of Christ is expanding in major ways. Certainly the new service schedule is part of that wave. Our vision of “birthing new expressions of the Christian faith for emerging generations” is taking form. Rev. Andrea Allen certainly brings new energy and enthusiasm! What a breath of fresh air!
This Sunday we will be looking at the Faith Development component. Again, exciting things are taking shape under Rev. Cindy Henry Russell’s leadership. New energy is building in a new wave of possibilities for spiritual growth in Sunday School classes, new faith sharing groups, new studies and strengthening of the fellowship bond among all of us. Cindy’s vast experience and capable guidance will take us to a new level in Faith Development involvement.
In addition, our Missions Team is looking at the following agenda for their meeting on Sunday:
* Upcoming M&M dinners on Wed starting Sept 22. through Oct13
* Need to find a driver for the 4th Thursday for Meals on Wheels.
* MFSA breakfast at Lakewood Oct 9. we need a few people to help serve.
* Broadway Bridge project. We have now helped King Solomon Church get started with their own night and Lamont has more outreach ideas.
* Our House. Tracy Johnson and I are now teaching 2 classes for residents of Our House, one Financial Management class and one cooking class at the Family House. Our House provides shelter and education for the working Homeless. Check out their Web site here: http://www.ourhouseshelter.org/about/index.html.
* UMCOR Kits and ingathering in November.
* Literacy Council
* Lakewood Elementary, still looking for someone to work with Lakewood Elementary.
* Habitat for Humanity, no dates scheduled but I will check on construction in North Little Rock.
* Weekend Work Day. Bob and I were talking about possibly helping a neighbor who needs a little OMP style help with his house.
* Foreign Missions. Discuss supporting the Savutos and possibly sponsoring or partnering with a foreign mission.
* Discuss new ways to Expand the Light!
Way to go Michael O’Conner and Mission Team! Accomplishing all of this certainly expands the light.
Men’s Fraternity begins Wed. 22nd at 6:00 a.m.
Beth Moore Bible Study is meeting in 2 sessions this year! (9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.
There are so many things emerging with new and renewed energy. Someone once said that exciting churches “just see what God is doing, catch the wave and ride!”
I am excited and hanging on for the ride!
This Sunday we will be looking at the Faith Development component. Again, exciting things are taking shape under Rev. Cindy Henry Russell’s leadership. New energy is building in a new wave of possibilities for spiritual growth in Sunday School classes, new faith sharing groups, new studies and strengthening of the fellowship bond among all of us. Cindy’s vast experience and capable guidance will take us to a new level in Faith Development involvement.
In addition, our Missions Team is looking at the following agenda for their meeting on Sunday:
* Upcoming M&M dinners on Wed starting Sept 22. through Oct13
* Need to find a driver for the 4th Thursday for Meals on Wheels.
* MFSA breakfast at Lakewood Oct 9. we need a few people to help serve.
* Broadway Bridge project. We have now helped King Solomon Church get started with their own night and Lamont has more outreach ideas.
* Our House. Tracy Johnson and I are now teaching 2 classes for residents of Our House, one Financial Management class and one cooking class at the Family House. Our House provides shelter and education for the working Homeless. Check out their Web site here: http://www.ourhouseshelter.org/about/index.html.
* UMCOR Kits and ingathering in November.
* Literacy Council
* Lakewood Elementary, still looking for someone to work with Lakewood Elementary.
* Habitat for Humanity, no dates scheduled but I will check on construction in North Little Rock.
* Weekend Work Day. Bob and I were talking about possibly helping a neighbor who needs a little OMP style help with his house.
* Foreign Missions. Discuss supporting the Savutos and possibly sponsoring or partnering with a foreign mission.
* Discuss new ways to Expand the Light!
Way to go Michael O’Conner and Mission Team! Accomplishing all of this certainly expands the light.
Men’s Fraternity begins Wed. 22nd at 6:00 a.m.
Beth Moore Bible Study is meeting in 2 sessions this year! (9:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.
There are so many things emerging with new and renewed energy. Someone once said that exciting churches “just see what God is doing, catch the wave and ride!”
I am excited and hanging on for the ride!
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