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Waiting in Expectation

God's Perfect Timing and Purpose

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Serving Christ in All We Do

Working with Integrity

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Humility & Grace

How To Honor Each Other

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Using What God Has Entrusted

Being Rich In Good Works

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Holding Loosely

The Joy of Generosity

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Where Our Help Comes From

Setting Our Eyes On God, Not Riches

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Mutual Respect and Love

God's Vision for Relationships

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Living Wisely

Breaking Free from Vicious Circles

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Living as Children of Light

Finding Clarity in a Confusing World

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God’s Vision for Humanity

Overcoming Impasses

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Unleashing God’s Power

How To Love People Through Prayer

Access Granted

The Mystery of God's Inclusive Love

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Breaking Down Walls of Division

Building God's Inclusive Family

Living a Christ-Centered Life

From Spiritual Death to New Life in Jesus

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Knowing God

The Path To Hope & Peace

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Finding Our True Identity

The Benefits of Being in Christ

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Servant Leadership

The Call to Rule & Reign

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Called to Be Holy

Personal and Social Holiness

The Power of Prayer

Embracing Dependence on God

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Overcoming Temptation

A Guide to Embracing God's Leadership

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Embracing Holiness

Waking Up to God's Call

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The Battle Within

Overcoming Evil with the Power of the Holy Spirit

Forgiveness

The Path to Restoration and Unity

The Weight of Unforgiveness

Finding Freedom in the Spirit

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Hallowing God’s Name

More Than Just a Word

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Transforming Our World

Bringing God's Kingdom to Earth

Seeking God’s Will

A Path to Miraculous Living

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Lakewood Library

Check out a book from the Lakewood Library, located down the hall from the kitchen near Asbury Hall. Find resources online anytime.

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Prayer

Our prayer team faithfully lifts up our church and community every week. Share your prayer requests with us—we’d love to pray for you.

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Baptism

We are excited to walk alongside you in this sacred step of faith! Baptism is an outward sign of God’s grace and your commitment to follow Jesus.

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Baptism ceremony at Lakewood Methodist Church, individuals in water with church leaders, demonstrating faith and commitment to following Jesus.

Membership

Interested in joining our church? Join us at Lakewood NEXT, a two-hour class where you’ll explore what it means to be a member of Lakewood and the Methodist church.

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Life-Giving Moments

Real stories of God’s love in our community.

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Weddings

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Funerals

In times of loss, Lakewood is here to help carry the weight and surround you with community. As an extension of God’s love for all people, we are here for you.

Please use our Funeral and Memorial Guide as a resource to assist with questions you may have. Then, fill out a Request Form to let us know how our Director of Church Life can best serve your family.