LABC UPDATE – FEBRUARY 6, 2026
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LABC
Since we do not have a newsletter this month, today’s email contains an extended list of upcoming meetings and events (contact Sheila if you are interested in working on the “Transmitter”).
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH FORUMS (Family room and ZOOM)
February 8 – Passing. What does it mean? Why? What are the implications? (Two novels: Passing by Nella Larsen, 1929; The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, 2020. An interesting story from 1920’s: Rhinelander vs. Rhinelander trial. There is a novel based on the case: The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander, by Danny S. Bryce, 2024. Click here for story of the couple.
February 15 – Literature at LABC. Members and friends are invited to share a book of personal significance by an African American author or speaks to the African American experience, in the forum.
INQUIRERS/BAPTISM/NEW MEMBERS CLASS
February 8 is the first of seven classes to be held on Sundays at 8:45 am -9:45 am before morning worship leading up to Baptism on Palm Sunday. If God is stirring in your life toward Christ, contact Interim Pastor Don Ng.
SOCIAL CONCERNS
February 11 – 6:30 pm
KOFFEE KLATCHES
February 14 @ 10:00 am – at home of Alice Butler (RSVP by February 10)
February 21 @ 10:00 am – hosted by Dale Edmondson and Dave Gattey (RSVP by February 18)
FOREVER YOUNG
February 14 – Please join Forever Young at 12:30 pm in the Family Room for their annual Soul Food theme luncheon and video. All ages welcome! Suggested donation of $10 for lunch. Please rsvp to the church office by February 10th.
CHURCH COUNCIL
February 17 – 7:05 pm over the church ZOOM. Department chairs and representatives; also any committees with items for the council. Contact Micky Holmes if you have any questions or items for the agenda.
ASH WEDNESDAY VIGIL
February 18 – 12-1 PM and 5-6:30 PM. A pastor will be at the church in the sanctuary to pray with you and administer ashes. It is also a time to “be still” and meditate on the season of Lent, including Good Friday and Easter.
SOUL FOOD DINNER AND HAT SUNDAY
February 22 – We invite you to wear your favorite hat or head covering to worship. Then join us for the soul food dinner after worship service in Barnett Hall. As in previous years, we will have a set menu. We ask that you buy tickets in advance of February 22. The tickets are: $15/adult; $5/child under 10; children 5 and under are free. The agenda includes a program featuring members and friends of all ages. You can register online at the church website.
WORSHIP AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE
February 24 – 7:00 PM
ALL-CHURCH ENVISIONING EVENT
February 28 – 8:00-4:30 (8:00 am – 8:30 will be a time for prayer before the start of the meeting at 8:30) A time to identify and prioritize God’s plan for Lakeshore in the future. There will be a children/youth track and other activities so that this can be a whole family activity! To plan for your involvement, register with Sheila Sims in the church office by indicating who’s attending, lunch selection, and if applicable, the number and ages of children/youth. Register online by logging into Realm at onrealm.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIGNAL TRAINING
March 1 – 12:00 PM (after the big coffee hour for our new LCC Director) for anyone who wants help learning how to download and use the Signal app – which provides a way for more secure communication on sensitive concerns.
LABC READS (ZOOM)
March 7 – 9:00 am – Jesus and the Disinherited, Howard Thurman
March 28 – 9:00 am – The Offing, Ben Myers
NO KINGS MARCH
March 28 – Details coming
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP
April 2 – 6:00 pm – Join us for worship, communion, and fellowship
EASTER EGG DYEING AND HAT PARADE
April 4 – 10:00 am – Noon. Join us for this community event. If you would like to help contact Pastor Carolyn. We will need hard boiled eggs and uniced cupcakes.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES AND EASTER EGG HUNT
April 5 – Sunrise Service (Led by SF Kachin Baptist Church)
April 5 – 10:00 AM Worship; stay for the Easter Egg Hunt after worship.
Weekly Meetings
TUESDAYS
PUBLIC WITNESS BIBLE STUDY, 6-7 p.m. – The group is reading together For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional by Hanna Reichel. This is a book to offer spiritual grounding amidst the social upheaval of our current administration. All are welcome!
THURSDAYS
Handbell Ensemble Rehearsal – 6:00 pm
Voices of Lakeshore Rehearsal – 7:00 pm
SATURDAYS
Time for Prayer – 10:00 am