Lakebay Family News
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This newsletter is for friends and family of
and is intended to foster communication
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life together
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1)This Sunday:
14th Sunday after Pentecost
Jeremiah 2:4-13
Luke 14:1-14
“Doing it God’s Way”
Note: This Sunday, being the 5th Sunday of August, is a HELP Fund Sunday. All undesignated money placed in the Cheer Boxes will be put in our HELP fund, which is used to offer assistance to those in need in our church and community.
2) And a good time was had by all
A big thank-you to Gene and everybody else who helped organize the picnic at Penrose last Sunday. In spite of the newspaper’s fearful predictions, we ended up having great weather, which only added to the joy and cheeriness of the day. Lots of good food, lots of fellowship under the sun, rich worship and a chance to interact with neighbors from the community; to me, one of the best picnic we’ve had together. And we’re blessed to have faithful workers who cook, who organize, who set up and tear down, who make sure people feel welcome. So thanks to all who worked hard, and thanks to everybody who showed up and joined in.
3) Mission ‘In-Reach’ This Week
Join us as we reach out and serve those within our church who might need a window washed, a yard mowed, a house vacuumed. Whatever the need, we have set aside a few hours this week to serve as a ministry team. Thursday, 5-8 p.m., followed by dessert at Rebecca Roberts’ house; Friday, 4-7 p.m., followed by dinner at the James’ house; Saturday, 4-6 hours during the day, followed by dinner at the Fisher’s house. Sign up for the whole event, or only a day. If you have questions, or want to offer some time and energy, contact Rebecca Robert.
4) Men’s Breakfast on Thursday
This Thursday, 10:00 a.m., the Key Center Roadhouse (in
5) Town Meeting This Sunday
The Lakebay Board is hosting an all-church Town Meeting following the morning service this Sunday. We plan on speaking about plans for the fall, as well as discuss 2011 budget issues and the future ministries of our church. Our prayer is that all will come and together we can discern the Lord’s voice to us at this time.
Please note that, whereas at business meetings only members are allowed to have a voice in the proceedings, Town Meetings are for the whole body. Thus, all who are interested in the future of God’s ministry in Lakebay are encouraged to attend this important gathering.
6) Want to make some money for Lakebay?
By now you may have heard that the Key Peninsula Fair is
taking place this Friday and Saturday, August 27 and 28, at
7)
Camp No Go will be on September 5th while many are away at Family Camp. This is a fun and casual worship service in the Fellowship Hall with a camp theme. We'll provide the hot dogs and s'mores. You can bring a side dish or salad to share.
8) New Bible Study this fall
Elaine Forch is planning a Ladies’ Bible study group for the fall. It will meet at the church on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. According to Elaine, “The group will be talking about aging gracefully using the Bible and David Roper’s Teach us to Number our Days as a guide.” Study books cost $13.95 each and will be ordered by September 1, so contact Elaine if you are interested.
9) Visit with Andy Larsen
We have arranged for Andy Larsen, former interim pastor at Lakebay and current leader of the Mosaics Project (an outreach to Muslims), to visit with us on Sunday morning, September 12. Andy will preach in the morning service, and then partner with us in offering a seminar/talk for the larger community that afternoon. Look for more information to come out shortly.
10) Known Birthdays and Anniversaries this week (and last week, since we missed them)
24 – Carol Sicotte; 28 – Harvey Roberts; 30 – Dennis Wixon
11) Upcoming events
August 26 – Men’s Fellowship @ the Roadhouse
August 26-28: Church ‘In-Reach’
August 29: Town Meeting
September 3-6: Family Camp @ Cascades
September 5:
September 12: Visit by Andy Larsen
September 17-19: NPC Women’s Retreat
September 22: Midweek Kid’s Program resumes
September 24-26: Men’s Retreat
September 26: Sunday School begins
12) Opportunities to be involved:
- Sunday: The Gathering, 9:00 a.m.; Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.
- Monday: Youth groups @ WayPoint, 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: Harvest Share, 1:00 p.m.; Worship Team, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday: M&M Ministry, 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Seekers study and worship, 6:30 p.m.
13) On the Web:
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- - -North Pacific Conference: www.covchurch-npc.org
- - -Pastor Dan’s blog: http://danwhitmarsh.blogspot.com
- - -Cascade’s Camp and
- - -In addition, look for Lakebay’s page on Facebook
14) Quote of the Day
“Many modern models of family and church lean heavily toward creating an insulated protective bubble around both. Although it may not be their intent, they seem to be defining something that attempts to align with the practice of Old Testament culture instead of a New Testament mission. . .As leaders and parents, our primary calling is not to keep our children in the church, but to lead them to be the church. When we simply protect and preserve, we make the same mistake the one servant made in the parable of the talents. We cover our children with our fear and lack of faith. We hinder their potential to make the kind of difference in the kingdom they were designed to make.
Churches have the potential to turn a generation around by handing them the keys to ministry and saying, ‘Guess what? Not only do we need your help, but God designed you and God created you for this very reason. You were called to use your gifts just as much as the pastor was called to use his. Each one of us has a personal responsibility to be the church, and if you recognize that, it will revolutionize your life.’”
- Reggie Joiner, Think
