Ministries
Life Is Better Together
Women's Ministry
OUR MISSION:
The Women’s Ministry of Lakewood Methodist Church, “Sister to Sister”, encourages women to embrace a lifestyle centered around Jesus. As “Daughters of the King”, we accomplish this through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, encouragement, and serving our church and community. Twice a year, we also enjoy catered retreats that promote friendship, fellowship and spiritual growth for all who come!
To get involved with our women’s ministry events and studies, please contact Betty Christian.
Men's Ministry
OUR MISSION:
To provide a welcoming environment for all men to meet and enjoy meaningful fellowship and Christian brotherhood. Unity in Christ, solidarity in purpose, and Christian action is the bedrock foundation for this group. Support of Lakewood Methodist and the church universal is our commitment.
MONTHLY MEN’S GROUP DINNER MEETINGS:
When: Every last Thursday of the month | 7:00PM
Where: Founder’s Court
Contact: Dave Throckmorton
Whether you are a visitor or a longtime member, all Lakewood men are invited to attend our monthly meeting. We meet each month to share our time and talents and to hear an inspiring message from special guests. Come and enjoy fellowship, food & worship.
Senior Adult Ministry
OUR MISSION:
Our active senior adult ministry, also called Serendipity, is open to all active senior adult members, visitors, and guests of Lakewood Methodist. We love to get together for fun, good food, day trips, and more!
BI-MONTHLY POTLUCK DINNERs:
When: Every other month on the third Thursday | 6:30PM
Where: Founder’s Court
Contact: Kathleen Lush or Paula Altman
Lakewood’s active seniors are invited to join us for a Potluck & Entertainment Night at Lakewood Methodist! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share as we enjoy different forms of entertainment, games, and enjoy fellowship together!
BI-MONTHLY BUS TRIP:
When: Every other month on the third Thursday
Where: Around the Houston area
Contact: Jayne Davis
Lakewood’s active seniors travel by bus to interesting locations and eateries around the Houston area in order to explore local history, culture, art, and enjoy fellowship together.
Music Ministry
OUR MISSION:
Lakewood offers a variety of music and arts programs for people of all ages. Our mission is to use the gifts of music as a means of worshiping and praising God. Our primary purpose is to provide musical leadership and support for all worship services, as well as special programs during the year. New members are always welcome at any time during the year. Come be a part of this exciting ministry… you’ll be glad you did!
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP CHOIR:
CHANCEL CHOIR
When: Wednesdays | 7:00 – 8:30PM
Where: Sanctuary
Contact: Mike Ware
This choir is the largest singing ensemble for adults and is also one of the most visible groups of our music ministry. Members sing at the traditional worship services in the sanctuary every Sunday. The choir performs a Patriotic concert and Lessons and Carol Service each year with orchestra, and takes a rehearsal break during part of the summer.
GLORIA DEO – LADIES’ ENSEMBLE
When: Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:00PM
Where: Sanctuary
Contact: Mike Ware
Gloria Deo Ladies’ Ensemble, a subsection of our Chancel Choir, sings regularly in worship and during our yearly concert.
CANTANTES DEO – MEN’S ENSEMBLE
When: Thursdays | 7:30PM
Where: Sanctuary
Contact: Mike Ware
Cantantes Deo Men’s Ensemble, a subsection of our Chancel Choir, sings regularly in worship and during our yearly concert.
HAND BELL CHOIRS:
JUBELLATION
When: Sundays | 5:00 – 6:30PM
Where: FC110
Contact: Denise Stephens
This advanced hand bell choir is for 8th Grade – adults, and requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of music reading and hand bell experience. JuBellation plays monthly during worship and for special services. Rehearsals are not held during the summer months. Childcare is available.
HANDS OF GOD
When: Sundays | 4:00 – 5:00PM
Where: FC110
Contact: Denise Stephens
This beginner to intermediate handbell group is open to 6th grade – adults, and anyone with any level of music reading ability is invited to join! Hand of God plays monthly during worship and for special services. Rehearsals are not held during the summer months. Childcare is available.
THE LAKEWOOD CHIMES
When: Sundays | 3:00 – 3:45PM
Where: FC110
Contact: Denise Stephens
This introductory music group is for children in 2nd grade through 5th grade with an emphasis on beginning musical instruction. The Lakewood Chimes play in worship on a regular basis.
Sheepdog Ministry
Our Mission & Purpose:
The Lakewood Methodist Sheepdog Ministry provides support for the church congregation and staff in the areas of medical emergencies, fire escape plans, weather alerts, disaster preparedness and other emergencies that may arise on the premises of the church. The Sheepdog’s provides support and a safe environment so that the church congregation can focus on growing in the knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ without fear or distraction.
About our members:
The Lakewood Methodist Sheepdog Ministry members are trained, have the knowledge, and are equipped to handle any emergencies that happen at the church.
If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please reach out to Ed Lynch.
Stephen Ministry
Our Mission & Purpose:
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. A Stephen Minister has to receive 50+ hours of training in order to qualify as a Stephen Minister ready to provide Christian care. After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists.
If you have any questions about this ministry, or joining it, please contact Rebecca Roberts.
OUR MISSION:
The Women’s Ministry of Lakewood Methodist Church, “Sister to Sister”, encourages women to embrace a lifestyle centered around Jesus. As “Daughters of the King”, we accomplish this through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, encouragement, and serving our church and community. Twice a year, we also enjoy catered retreats that promote friendship, fellowship and spiritual growth for all who come!
To get involved with our women’s ministry events and studies, please contact Betty Christian.
OUR MISSION:
To provide a welcoming environment for all men to meet and enjoy meaningful fellowship and Christian brotherhood. Unity in Christ, solidarity in purpose, and Christian action is the bedrock foundation for this group. Support of Lakewood Methodist and the church universal is our commitment.
MONTHLY MEN’S GROUP DINNER MEETINGS:
When: Every last Thursday of the month | 7:00PM
Where: Founder’s Court
Contact: Dave Throckmorton
Whether you are a visitor or a longtime member, all Lakewood men are invited to attend our monthly meeting. We meet each month to share our time and talents and to hear an inspiring message from special guests. Come and enjoy fellowship, food & worship.
OUR MISSION:
Our active senior adult ministry, also called Serendipity, is open to all active senior adult members, visitors, and guests of Lakewood Methodist. We love to get together for fun, good food, day trips, and more!
BI-MONTHLY POTLUCK DINNERs:
When: Every other month on the third Thursday | 6:30PM
Where: Founder’s Court
Contact: Kathleen Lush or Paula Altman
Lakewood’s active seniors are invited to join us for a Potluck & Entertainment Night at Lakewood Methodist! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share as we enjoy different forms of entertainment, games, and enjoy fellowship together!
BI-MONTHLY BUS TRIP:
When: Every other month on the third Thursday
Where: Around the Houston area
Contact: Jayne Davis
Lakewood’s active seniors travel by bus to interesting locations and eateries around the Houston area in order to explore local history, culture, art, and enjoy fellowship together.
OUR MISSION:
Lakewood offers a variety of music and arts programs for people of all ages. Our mission is to use the gifts of music as a means of worshiping and praising God. Our primary purpose is to provide musical leadership and support for all worship services, as well as special programs during the year. New members are always welcome at any time during the year. Come be a part of this exciting ministry… you’ll be glad you did!
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP CHOIR:
CHANCEL CHOIR
When: Wednesdays | 7:00 – 8:30PM
Where: Sanctuary
Contact: Mike Ware
This choir is the largest singing ensemble for adults and is also one of the most visible groups of our music ministry. Members sing at the traditional worship services in the sanctuary every Sunday. The choir performs a Patriotic concert and Lessons and Carol Service each year with orchestra, and takes a rehearsal break during part of the summer.
GLORIA DEO – LADIES’ ENSEMBLE
When: Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:00PM
Where: Sanctuary
Contact: Mike Ware
Gloria Deo Ladies’ Ensemble, a subsection of our Chancel Choir, sings regularly in worship and during our yearly concert.
CANTANTES DEO – MEN’S ENSEMBLE
When: Thursdays | 7:30PM
Where: Sanctuary
Contact: Mike Ware
Cantantes Deo Men’s Ensemble, a subsection of our Chancel Choir, sings regularly in worship and during our yearly concert.
HAND BELL CHOIRS:
JUBELLATION
When: Sundays | 5:00 – 6:30PM
Where: FC110
Contact: Denise Stephens
This advanced hand bell choir is for 8th Grade – adults, and requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of music reading and hand bell experience. JuBellation plays monthly during worship and for special services. Rehearsals are not held during the summer months. Childcare is available.
HANDS OF GOD
When: Sundays | 4:00 – 5:00PM
Where: FC110
Contact: Denise Stephens
This beginner to intermediate handbell group is open to 6th grade – adults, and anyone with any level of music reading ability is invited to join! Hand of God plays monthly during worship and for special services. Rehearsals are not held during the summer months. Childcare is available.
THE LAKEWOOD CHIMES
When: Sundays | 3:00 – 3:45PM
Where: FC110
Contact: Denise Stephens
This introductory music group is for children in 2nd grade through 5th grade with an emphasis on beginning musical instruction. The Lakewood Chimes play in worship on a regular basis.
Our Mission & Purpose:
The Lakewood Methodist Sheepdog Ministry provides support for the church congregation and staff in the areas of medical emergencies, fire escape plans, weather alerts, disaster preparedness and other emergencies that may arise on the premises of the church. The Sheepdog’s provides support and a safe environment so that the church congregation can focus on growing in the knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ without fear or distraction.
About our members:
The Lakewood Methodist Sheepdog Ministry members are trained, have the knowledge, and are equipped to handle any emergencies that happen at the church.
If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please reach out to Ed Lynch.
Our Mission & Purpose:
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. A Stephen Minister has to receive 50+ hours of training in order to qualify as a Stephen Minister ready to provide Christian care. After being matched with a person experiencing a life crisis, the Stephen Minister meets with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists.
If you have any questions about this ministry, or joining it, please contact Rebecca Roberts.