Thank you to every single volunteer who helped organize and assemble flood buckets last Tuesday at our Flood Bucket Assembly Event! Also, thank you so much to Anne Kroon for organizing Tuesday’s event, purchasing supplies, and arranging the quick delivery of these buckets to Leona, Texas. We appreciate everyone’s help with this collective effort and let’s keep praying for Texas.
Thank You For All Of Your Help
Our Highlighted Events
August’s Blood Drive
Gulf Coast Blood Bank loves Lakewood Methodist because they know we love our community and doing all we can for those in need! Please save the date for the next upcoming day to donate, which is Sunday, August 3 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Scout Building. Thank you for your generosity and help with saving lives! You can register for your time slot below and walk-ins are welcome – those who donate will receive a free T-Shirt and a voucher for a pint of Bluebell ice cream!
Serendipity Potluck & Bus Trip
Serendipity, Lakewood’s Senior Adult Group is hosting two amazing events during the month of August, and they would love you to join them! First, on Thursday, August 7 at 5:30 PM in Founders Court, they are hosting a Tailgate Potluck Party – there will be games, Christian trivia, and fried chicken, just bring a side dish to share! Then, on Thursday, August 14 at 9:30 AM, they will be taking a bus trip down to visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with lunch at Adriatic Cafe. If you would like to learn more about these events, please click the buttons below.
Called Church Conference
Our upcoming Called Church Conference will be held on Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary. We will be voting on the certification of candidates for ordained ministry, sharing important information regarding church functions, as well as voting on future projects. All are welcome to join us – and if you would like childcare, please email Laurie Rutledge below.
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Weekly Life-Giving Moment
I have the honor and pleasure of teaching Chapel to Lakewood Little People. We set a special table at Chapel to have tangible items that show the kids who God is. We have an earth for God the Father, a cross for God the Son, and a feather for God the Holy Spirit. Each week, the class helper is called up to tell the group about the special items and set them on our altar. As God would have it, a three-year-old boy (who is not usually tuned into Chapel) had a turn to help. He did a great job, and he sat with me the entire time, helping me lead. I know that God has wonderful blessings in store for this child and his family. What a life-giving moment to be able to facilitate and share God's love with him and others.
Important Announcements
We Are Having An Amazing VBS
We are so grateful to the volunteers and staff who made this past week possible! We love every second of VBS, but it would not be possible to plan, design, decorate, organize, prep, or have it run so smoothly without each and every one of you. It has been a fantastic week and the kids are having a blast – thank you, again!
August’s First Sunday Pairing
For the month of August, we are asking for complete pancake mix (just add water) and syrup. The First Sunday Pairing is a monthly food drive to help restock the shelves of our community food pantry for those in need. Thank you for your continued support of Matthew 25:35 – this ministry changes lives!
If you don’t love to shop, please feel free to submit a monetary donation towards our Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry fund on the website’s Giving Page.
Matthew 25:35 Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for volunteers to help with our food pantry and clothing closet! Join us throughout the week Monday – Thursday from 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM as we serve our community by providing essential food and clothing to those in need. You can also help by becoming involved in First Sunday Pairings! You will aid us in the sorting and counting of donations on the first Sunday of each month.
This is a wonderful opportunity to give back, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact. Whether you can help one day or several, your time and effort will make a difference. For more information or to sign up, please contact us in the front office at 281.370.2273 or stop by and ask to speak with Kay! Together, we can bring hope and help to those in need!
We Are Hiring
Lakewood Kids Ministry is seeking a caring and patient individual to join our team as a Part-Time Nursery Worker! This part-time, paid position will consist of looking after our infants – early elementary-aged children while parents are at church on Sunday mornings or during weekly studies and events. The role provides day-time and/or evening shifts and will require individuals who truly love kids. Please reach out to Jill Guettler through the button below to get a full job description and submit a resume.
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The Path to Restoration & Unity
In our journey through life, we often find ourselves confronted with a challenging truth: admitting when we’re wrong. It’s human nature to justify our actions or shift blame onto others, especially when we’ve made a mistake. But what if this reluctance to acknowledge our faults is holding us back from something greater?
The concept of forgiveness is central to our spiritual growth and our relationship with God. It’s encapsulated beautifully in the phrase from the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our debts.” This simple yet profound statement invites us to explore the depths of God’s grace and our need for redemption. Interestingly, different translations of the Bible use various terms in this part of the prayer – debts, sins, trespasses. However, they all stem from the same Greek word, with “debts” being the most accurate…
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Sermon Series: Holiness
Speaker: Senior Pastor, John Stephenson
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5
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