Operation Christmas Child is in full swing as the King's Club packed shoeboxes Sunday night for this project. It was an exciting place here at Lakewood as 53 boxes were packed and made ready to ship around the world. After packing each box a time of sharing and prayer was held to bless these gifts. May God use our simple gifts to bring great joy to Him!
This week was the last session for the Fall Centershot Ministry. Thirteen students (one was unable to complete the course because of injury) completed the class successfuly. What a blessing as each one studied God's Word and learned the skills of archery. A recognition for these students will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the 9:30 a.m. service.
The Ron Wierenga Cookie Walk will be held at Lakewood on Saturday, Nov. 17. This is a fund raiser for the Mission Committee and is a great time of sharing and reaching out. A group gathered this week to bake cookies and the church smelled wonderful! Mark the date on your calendar and be a part of this great time.
Ice Cream Fudge Bars at King's Club!!! That's a sure way to end the night on a good note! This week will be the last regular King's Club meeting for the year. We will be packing boxes for Operation Shoebox. This is a highlight for the children each year as we reach around the world with God's love.
The Junior High and Senior High Youth are looking to God's Word to direct them in some current topics. This past week "Dating" was the lesson and discovering how to date in a Christ-like manner. The world is a difficult place so lets keep our youth in prayer as they learn God's ways!
Our Annual Church Conference was held recently with our District Superintendant Rev. Hundley. The Conference began with a messag by Rev. Hundley on the Connectional System of the United Methodist Church. Setting the Pastor's salary for the coming year and election of church officers was the official business. A time of questions and discussion followed. Continue to pray for Lakewood as we move into the future and seek God's guidance and direction.
It is always a JOY when there is a baby baptized at Lakewood! On Sunday, Nov. 4, Caleb C. was baptized into the Christian faith. His parents, Kendra and Chad C., and sister Kiersten were very proud as they brought their family before the Lord. Praise the Lord for young families as they put Christ at the center of their lives.
