Reflection and Updates

Midweek Message

Carolyn Matthews

November 3, 2022

Appreciating the Abundant Life

Earlier this month in my sermon I talked about taking time to appreciate what brings us joy in life. In light of that I called on some folks for help so I could go see my granddaughters this past Sunday. In talking with my daughter I realized I needed to take the time when it was possible especially with the holiday events coming soon. We all had a delightful time together.

In John 10:9-10 (NASB) we find these words of Jesus: “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. ¹⁰The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly.” Sometimes it is on us to take advantage of and appreciate the “abundant life” with which God blesses us. (At the end of this email an event announcement about an activity that brings me joy that I want to share with the LABC community)

Special Upcoming Events and Meetings

These last few weeks of the year are an especially busy time for the Lakeshore community. Planning for 2023 is taking place, working on the budget, and electing members to the department and committees. The pledge letter, pledge card, and the time and talent survey will be coming your way soon. Again, we ask that you prayerfully consider each, as well as the invitations from the nominating committee to participate in the mission and ministry of LABC. If you have questions please reach out to ministerial staff and/or members to find answers. Pledge Sunday and Annual Meeting, Sunday, November 20.

Saturday, November 5

11:00 AM Gloria Joseph Memorial Service

Monday, November 7

7:00 PM African American History Month Planning Meeting (ZOOM)

Saturday, November 12

12:30 PM Forever Young (celebrating Thanksgiving)

Monday, November 14

5:30 PM Crisis in the Holy Land: What We Can Do

Sunday, November 20

Packing Thanksgiving Bags

Tuesday, November 22

9:30 am – 11:30 am Thanksgiving Bag Distribution

Weekly Meetings

Saturday, November 5 (Note earlier time)

9:00 AM Time for Prayer (Psalm 135)

Sunday, November 6 (Turn clocks back one hour)

8:45 AM Department of Christian Education

10:00 AM Worship

11:45 AM Adult Bible Study

Tuesday, November 8

6:00 PM – Bible Study

Wednesday, November 9

10:30 AM – Prayer and Bible Study

Thursday, November 10

6:00 PM Together in Spirit (Until the end of 2022 our study will feature stories of selected hymns)

Lakeshore ZOOM Information

Online: https://zoom.us/j/8599095914
Dial-in: 1 669 900 9128

Meeting ID: 859 909 5914
Password: 192833

One tap mobile: +16699009128

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