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May 17, 2020

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Sermon Series: Pray This Way

When teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus said, “Pray this way…” What came next was five short verses that we pray every week in worship and countless people have memorized. The brevity and familiarity might lead us to think of the Lord’s Prayer as simple. But upon closer inspection, it is anything but simple. It is quite possibly the most powerful prayer we have ever prayed.

 

Today’s Sermon: Deliver Us

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

If we are dedicated to bringing God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven, we shouldn’t be surprised when we face opposition from those representing other kingdoms. In a paradoxical way, the temptations and trials we face aren’t a sign that God has abandoned us, but rather they are opportunities to recognize and rely on God’s presence with us.

Online Service – Songs

Come Thou Fount

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy, never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it
Mount of Thy redeeming love
Here I raise my Ebenezer
Here there by Thy great help I’ve come
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wandering from the fold of God
He, to rescue me from danger
Interposed His precious blood
Oh, that day when freed from sinning
I shall see Thy lovely face
Clothed then in the blood washed linen
How I’ll sing Thy wondrous grace
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry
Take my ransomed soul away
Send Thine angels now to carry
Me to realms of endless…

 

Chain Breaker

Verse 1

If you’ve been walking the same old road
For miles and miles
If you’ve been hearing the same old voice
Tell the same old lies
If you’re trying to fill the same old holes inside
There’s a better life
There’s a better life

Chorus 1

If you’ve got pain He’s a pain taker
If you feel lost He’s a way maker
If you need freedom or saving
He’s a prison shaking Savior
If you got chains He’s a chain breaker

Verse 2

We’ve all searched for the light of day
In the dead of night
We’ve all found ourselves worn out
From the same old fight
We’ve all run to things we know just ain’t right
When there’s a better life
There’s a better life

Misc 1

(Bridge)
If you believe it
If you receive it
If you can feel it
Somebody testify

Misc 2

(Ending)
Oh if you need freedom or saving
He’s a prison shaking Savior
If you got chains well He’s a chain breaker

Online Service – Scripture

Matthew 6:13

And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us f

MATTHEW 6:13

Psalm 66:8-20

Bless our God, O peoples,
    let the sound of his praise be heard,
who has kept us among the living,
    and has not let our feet slip.
For you, O God, have tested us;
    you have tried us as silver is tried.
You brought us into the net;
    you laid burdens on our backs;
you let people ride over our heads;
    we went through fire and through water;
yet you have brought us out to a spacious place.

I will come into your house with burnt offerings;
    I will pay you my vows,
those that my lips uttered
    and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.
I will offer to you burnt offerings of fatlings,
    with the smoke of the sacrifice of rams;
I will make an offering of bulls and goats.

Come and hear, all you who fear God,
    and I will tell what he has done for me.
I cried aloud to him,
    and he was extolled with my tongue.
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened.
But truly God has listened;
    he has given heed to the words of my prayer.

Blessed be God,
    because he has not rejected my prayer
    or removed his steadfast love from me.

 

 Online Service – Liturgy

Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
   Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
   Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
   Born of the virgin Mary,
   Suffered under Pontius Pilate
   Was crucified, died, and was buried;
   He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
   He ascended into heaven,
   Is seated at the right hand of the Father,
   And will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
   The holy catholic church,
   The communion of saints,
   The forgiveness of sins,
   The resurrection of the body,
   And the life everlasting.

Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
   hallowed be thy name.
   Thy kingdom come,
   thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
   as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
   but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
   forever. Amen.

Invitation, Confession, and Pardon

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
   who earnestly repent of their sin
   and seek to live in peace with one another.
Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Merciful God,
   we confess that we have not loved
you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
   We have not done your will,
   we have broken your law,
   we have rebelled against your love,
   we have not loved our neighbors,
   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
   through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.

Hi Lakeside Family!

We miss you and look forward to getting back together for worship. Please see below for ways for us to stay connected and serve our community.  We are praying for you.

How We Will Worship

While in-person worship is suspended, we will continue to offer Sunday morning worship at 10:00am via our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefellowshipumc/
 
All live or pre-recorded services will remain available on our Facebook Page, so even if you cannot be online at 10:00am, you can watch it later. 

For those who don’t have Facebook, you can view the service at LakesideUMC.net/live

How We Will Gather

We launched a Facebook Group for Lakeside UMC. You are invited to join the group by clicking the following link and requesting entrance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lakesideumc
 
This is different than our Facebook Page, which many of you follow. Whereas the page is primarily an outward facing resource, the Group is meant to be a place where we can connect with one another, build community, and continue the work of discipleship. We also have dedicated groups for our Preschool Ministry, Youth Ministry,  and Kids Ministry.

We also have several groups that are meeting through zoom. If you are interested, please see our life groups page :  LakesideUMC.net/lifegroups. 

How We Will Care For One Another

We have created a congregation care plan, and we need your help. If you would like to be checked in on occasionally by a fellow Lakeside member, or you would like to volunteer to check in on your fellow congregation members, please fill out the form here: https://lakesideumc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112867

Support for Pastor Cameron And His Family

Our staff has been so moved by the outpouring of love and prayer our congregation has shared for Pastor Cameron and his family. There are three primary ways you can support their family at this time:

  • Send cards or notes to Lakeside, which we will pass on.
  • Contribute to their GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cameron-lashbrook
  • Send gift cards for the following locations to Lakeside, which we will pass on: Zoe’s Kitchen, Currito, Panera, Publix, Chiantis

Ways to HELP

 

Grace & Grits 

Because of  concern around the safety of guests and volunteers,  First UMC plans to shift to an additional grocery distribution day instead of a hot meal until at least August of 2020. 

Here are the ways in which we can help: 

  •  If you know anyone in need of grocery assistance, please refer them to First UMC’s  alleyway entrance off of Fifth Street in downtown Sanford either Fridays from 10am-12pm or Sundays from 1pm to 3pm. All are welcome! They provide grains, canned and fresh proteins, bread and pastries, canned and fresh vegetables, fruit, snack foods and occasionally other things acquired from Second Harvest such as orange juice or children’s snack items. Folks are simply required to give their name, family size, and answer preference questions like whether they’d like the additional items available. 
  • The Society of St. Andrew’s gleaning program makes it possible for groups to pick otherwise unused fresh produce to be distributed to folks at their bi-weekly grocery distribution. If you have a group that would like to glean, you can contact Kelly at Society of St Andrew, coordinate a group gleaning, and work with them to drop it off at First UMC at their next available days. 
  • If you are in a low risk group and would like to help distribute food to the community in safe and efficient way, please contact us. First UMC often times need a small group of folks to help with this.
  • If you are in a low risk group and would like to help to sort the food on Thursdays, please contact us.

 

Drive Through Food Donation: Wednesday, June 3rd- 11:00am-2:00pm

Since we aren’t able to serve at Grace in Grits on June 3rd like originally scheduled, we have planned a Drive Through Food Donation to help support their food pantry.  Bring your non perishable food donation by Lakeside.  We’ll serve a community all while getting to see familiar faces while social distancing.  You won’t even have to get out of the car.  We hope to see you there!

 

Florida United Methodist Children’s Home

We will be collecting monetary donations for the Children’s Home between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  Please make sure your donations are marked with FUMCH.  Thank you so much.  If you are interested in learning more about the great work the Children’s Home is doing, please visit their website at https://www.fumch.org

Non Perishable Food Drive

We are collecting non perishable food items for a few of the local food pantries who are running low on supply.  Please drop off your donations at the church between 10am and 12pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.  You can leave outside of the doors to the church and our staff will bring in and make sure it gets to the food pantries in need.

Atria Pen Pal

When was the last time you had a pen pal? Now is the perfect time to embrace the charm of classic correspondence. Choose one of the story-sharing prompts and share a bit about yourself in a card or letter. Then, locate a community of your choice at AtriaSeniorLiving.com. Address your mail to the attention of “Atria Pen Pals” and they will match you with a resident!

Story telling prompts:

  • What things from today will only be seen in a museum 100 years from now? 
  • What message in a bottle would you send to the year 2120?
  • If you could be instantly transported to any place on earth, where would you go and why? 

https://www.facebook.com/AtriaatLakeForest/?tn-str=k*F&hc_location=group_dialog

Donate Blood

In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, One Blood is in need of blood donations.  They are asking that you make an appointment to help them maintain their social distancing safety protocal.

Click here to make an appointment : https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/

SCPS Food Pantry Assistance

Below is a list of SCPS schools that are in need of donations to re-stock their Food Pantries for students and their families.

In addition, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is also accepting donations for their Families in Need program, which assists their most-vulnerable and fragile students and families.  Those wishing to assist in that area can visit  The Foundation for SCPS’s COVID-19 Page.

 SCPS-Schools-in-Need-of-Food-Pantry-Items : |PDF|

Food Drive Shopping List: |PDF|  

The Picnic Project COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

 Second Harvest Food Bank has declared The Picnic Project as a Corona Virus Relief Agency and we will be working closely with them and others ensure no one goes hungry during these uncertain times.  

For more information about this fundraiser, please check out their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/donate/648213262420166/2995507870538823/

WAYS TO GIVE

GIVE ONLINE

Give a one-time or recurring contribution via credit/debit card or bank draft.
This is a great way to give when you can’t be here in person!

GIVE NOW

TRADITIONAL METHODS

You can give via cash or check through the offering plates at worship services or by mailing your gift to the church.

TEXT TO GIVE

Send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be guided through a few quick steps for set up. 

April 12, 2020

Apr 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

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Today’s Sermon: An Unforgettable Easter

Scripture: John 20: 1-22

Panic, confusion, weeping, doubt, fear, isolation, locked doors. These words describe the world in the midst of a pandemic. But they are also accurate descriptions of the first Easter. In the same way that none of those hindered the presence and power of the resurrected Jesus two thousand years ago, they can’t hider him today either. And just as that day ended in rejoicing, may we too rejoice on this unforgettable Easter.

Online Service – Songs

Christ Is Risen

Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

2 Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

3 Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

4 Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

5 Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!
Praise to thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!

6 King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!

Online Service – Scripture

John 20:1-22

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned to their homes.

11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look[a]into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew,[b] “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his steadfast love endures forever!

2 Let Israel say,
    “His steadfast love endures forever.”

14 The Lord is my strength and my might;
    he has become my salvation.

15 There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the Lord does valiantly;
16     the right hand of the Lord is exalted;
    the right hand of the Lord does valiantly.”
17 I shall not die, but I shall live,
    and recount the deeds of the Lord.
18 The Lord has punished me severely,
    but he did not give me over to death.

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,
    that I may enter through them
    and give thanks to the Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord;
    the righteous shall enter through it.

21 I thank you that you have answered me
    and have become my salvation.
22 The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the chief cornerstone.
23 This is the Lord’s doing;
    it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.[a]

 Online Service – Liturgy

Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
   Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
   Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
   Born of the virgin Mary,
   Suffered under Pontius Pilate
   Was crucified, died, and was buried;
   He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
   He ascended into heaven,
   Is seated at the right hand of the Father,
   And will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
   The holy catholic church,
   The communion of saints,
   The forgiveness of sins,
   The resurrection of the body,
   And the life everlasting.

Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
   hallowed be thy name.
   Thy kingdom come,
   thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
   as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
   but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
   forever. Amen.

Invitation, Confession, and Pardon

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
   who earnestly repent of their sin
   and seek to live in peace with one another.
Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Merciful God,
   we confess that we have not loved
you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
   We have not done your will,
   we have broken your law,
   we have rebelled against your love,
   we have not loved our neighbors,
   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
   through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.

Hi Lakeside Family!

We miss you and look forward to getting back together for worship. Please see below for ways for us to stay connected and serve our community.  We are praying for you.

How We Will Worship

While in-person worship is suspended, we will continue to offer Sunday morning worship at 10:00am via our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefellowshipumc/
 
All live or pre-recorded services will remain available on our Facebook Page, so even if you cannot be online at 10:00am, you can watch it later. 

For those who don’t have Facebook, you can view the service at LakesideUMC.net/live

How We Will Gather

We launched a Facebook Group for Lakeside UMC. You are invited to join the group by clicking the following link and requesting entrance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lakesideumc
 
This is different than our Facebook Page, which many of you follow. Whereas the page is primarily an outward facing resource, the Group is meant to be a place where we can connect with one another, build community, and continue the work of discipleship. We also have dedicated groups for our Youth Ministry and Kids Ministry.

How We Will Care For One Another

We have created a congregation care plan, and we need your help. If you would like to be checked in on occasionally by a fellow Lakeside member, or you would like to volunteer to check in on your fellow congregation members, please fill out the form here: https://lakesideumc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112867

Support for Pastor Cameron And His Family

Our staff has been so moved by the outpouring of love and prayer our congregation has shared for Pastor Cameron and his family. There are three primary ways you can support their family at this time:

  • Send cards or notes to Lakeside, which we will pass on.
  • Contribute to their GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cameron-lashbrook
  • Send gift cards for the following locations to Lakeside, which we will pass on: Zoe’s Kitchen, Currito, Panera, Publix, Chiantis

Ways to HELP

 

Donate Blood

In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, One Blood is in need of blood donations.  They are asking that you make an appointment to help them maintain their social distancing safety protocal.

Click here to make an appointment : https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/

SCPS Food Pantry Assistance

Below is a list of SCPS schools that are in need of donations to re-stock their Food Pantries for students and their families.

In addition, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is also accepting donations for their Families in Need program, which assists their most-vulnerable and fragile students and families.  Those wishing to assist in that area can visit  The Foundation for SCPS’s COVID-19 Page.

 SCPS-Schools-in-Need-of-Food-Pantry-Items : |PDF|

Food Drive Shopping List: |PDF|  

The Picnic Project COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

 Second Harvest Food Bank has declared The Picnic Project as a Corona Virus Relief Agency and we will be working closely with them and others ensure no one goes hungry during these uncertain times.  

For more information about this fundraiser, please check out their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/donate/648213262420166/2995507870538823/

WAYS TO GIVE

GIVE ONLINE

Give a one-time or recurring contribution via credit/debit card or bank draft.
This is a great way to give when you can’t be here in person!

GIVE NOW

TRADITIONAL METHODS

You can give via cash or check through the offering plates at worship services or by mailing your gift to the church.

TEXT TO GIVE

Send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be guided through a few quick steps for set up. 

April 5, 2020

Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

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 Sermon Series: Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls Us to More

Niceness keeps the peace, wins friends, gains influence, and serves our reputations well, but it also takes the teeth out of our witness and the power out of our faith. Based on the book by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller, this series explores the seemingly innocent idol that has crept into our faith and quietly corrupted it.

Today’s Sermon: Hard: Processed: The Fruit of Sentimentality

Scripture: Matthew 21 1-11

Remembering the good ol’ days or happy memories can fill us with positive emotions, and that can be a good thing on occasion. But nostalgia and sentimentality often misrepresent reality, serving up only good feelings. When we try to practice a “nice” Christianity that is constantly providing emotional hits, we too misrepresent reality.

Online Service – Songs

Hosanna

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever will be
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
Pardon for sin
And a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer
And to guide
Strength for today
and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord every morning new mercies I see
And all I have needed Thy hands hath
provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me

Online Service – Scripture

Matthew 21: 1-11

When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.[a]” 4 This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,

5 “Tell the daughter of Zion,
Look, your king is coming to you,
    humble, and mounted on a donkey,
        and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; 7 they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. 8 A very large crowd[b] spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!
    Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

10 When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” 11 The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his steadfast love endures forever!

2 Let Israel say,
    “His steadfast love endures forever.”

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness,
    that I may enter through them
    and give thanks to the Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord;
    the righteous shall enter through it.

21 I thank you that you have answered me
    and have become my salvation.
22 The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the chief cornerstone.
23 This is the Lord’s doing;
    it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.[a]
25 Save us, we beseech you, O Lord!
    O Lord, we beseech you, give us success!

26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.[b]
    We bless you from the house of the Lord.
27 The Lord is God,
    and he has given us light.
Bind the festal procession with branches,
    up to the horns of the altar.[c]

28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
    you are my God, I will extol you.

29 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.

 Online Service – Liturgy

Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
   Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
   Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
   Born of the virgin Mary,
   Suffered under Pontius Pilate
   Was crucified, died, and was buried;
   He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
   He ascended into heaven,
   Is seated at the right hand of the Father,
   And will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
   The holy catholic church,
   The communion of saints,
   The forgiveness of sins,
   The resurrection of the body,
   And the life everlasting.

Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
   hallowed be thy name.
   Thy kingdom come,
   thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
   as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
   but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
   forever. Amen.

Invitation, Confession, and Pardon

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
   who earnestly repent of their sin
   and seek to live in peace with one another.
Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Merciful God,
   we confess that we have not loved
you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
   We have not done your will,
   we have broken your law,
   we have rebelled against your love,
   we have not loved our neighbors,
   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
   through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.

Hi Lakeside Family!

We miss you and look forward to getting back together for worship. Please see below for ways for us to stay connected and serve our community.  We are praying for you.

How We Will Worship

While in-person worship is suspended, we will continue to offer Sunday morning worship at 10:00am via our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefellowshipumc/
 
All live or pre-recorded services will remain available on our Facebook Page, so even if you cannot be online at 10:00am, you can watch it later. 

For those who don’t have Facebook, you can view the service at LakesideUMC.net/live

How We Will Gather

We launched a Facebook Group for Lakeside UMC. You are invited to join the group by clicking the following link and requesting entrance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lakesideumc
 
This is different than our Facebook Page, which many of you follow. Whereas the page is primarily an outward facing resource, the Group is meant to be a place where we can connect with one another, build community, and continue the work of discipleship. We also have dedicated groups for our Youth Ministry and Kids Ministry.

How We Will Care For One Another

We have created a congregation care plan, and we need your help. If you would like to be checked in on occasionally by a fellow Lakeside member, or you would like to volunteer to check in on your fellow congregation members, please fill out the form here: https://lakesideumc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112867

Support for Pastor Cameron And His Family

Our staff has been so moved by the outpouring of love and prayer our congregation has shared for Pastor Cameron and his family. There are three primary ways you can support their family at this time:

  • Send cards or notes to Lakeside, which we will pass on.
  • Contribute to their GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cameron-lashbrook
  • Send gift cards for the following locations to Lakeside, which we will pass on: Zoe’s Kitchen, Currito, Panera, Publix, Chiantis

Ways to HELP

 

Donate Blood

In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, One Blood is in need of blood donations.  They are asking that you make an appointment to help them maintain their social distancing safety protocal.

Click here to make an appointment : https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/

SCPS Food Pantry Assistance

Below is a list of SCPS schools that are in need of donations to re-stock their Food Pantries for students and their families.

In addition, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is also accepting donations for their Families in Need program, which assists their most-vulnerable and fragile students and families.  Those wishing to assist in that area can visit  The Foundation for SCPS’s COVID-19 Page.

 SCPS-Schools-in-Need-of-Food-Pantry-Items : |PDF|

Food Drive Shopping List: |PDF|  

The Picnic Project COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

 Second Harvest Food Bank has declared The Picnic Project as a Corona Virus Relief Agency and we will be working closely with them and others ensure no one goes hungry during these uncertain times.  

For more information about this fundraiser, please check out their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/donate/648213262420166/2995507870538823/

WAYS TO GIVE

GIVE ONLINE

Give a one-time or recurring contribution via credit/debit card or bank draft.
This is a great way to give when you can’t be here in person!

GIVE NOW

TRADITIONAL METHODS

You can give via cash or check through the offering plates at worship services or by mailing your gift to the church.

TEXT TO GIVE

Send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be guided through a few quick steps for set up. 

March 29, 2020

Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

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 Sermon Series: Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls Us to More

Niceness keeps the peace, wins friends, gains influence, and serves our reputations well, but it also takes the teeth out of our witness and the power out of our faith. Based on the book by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller, this series explores the seemingly innocent idol that has crept into our faith and quietly corrupted it.

Today’s Sermon: Hard: The Fruit of Self-Righteousness

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

“Nice” Christians are often rule followers—in large part because God has called us to live in a certain way. The problem is that, when the rules become the focus, the very things meant to bring us life end up bearing bad fruit in our lives.

Online Service – Songs

Good Good Father

[Verse 1]
Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you’re pleased
And that I’m never alone

[Chorus]
You’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, It’s who you are,
It’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, It’s who I am, It’s who I am

[Verse 2]
Oh, I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide .
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only you provide
Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word

[Chorus]
You’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, It’s who you are,
It’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, It’s who I am, It’s who I am

[Bridge]
Cause you are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us, 
You are perfect in all of your ways
Oh, you’re perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us

Amazing Grace

[Verse 1]
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see

[Verse 2]
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

[Chorus]
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

[Verse 3]
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

[Chorus]
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
My chains are gone, I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace

Online Service – Scripture

Luke 15:11-32

11 Then Jesus[a] said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. 14 When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. 16 He would gladly have filled himself with[b] the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. 17 But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have bread enough and to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! 18 I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.”’ 20 So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. 21 Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[c] 22 But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ And they began to celebrate.

25 “Now his elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27 He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.’ 28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ 31 Then the father[d] said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’”

Psalm 130

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my supplications!

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?
But there is forgiveness with you,
so that you may be revered.

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope;
 my soul waits for the Lord
more than those who watch for the morning,
more than those who watch for the morning.

O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with him is great power to redeem. It is he who will redeem Israel
from all its iniquities.

 Online Service – Liturgy

Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
   Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
   Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
   Born of the virgin Mary,
   Suffered under Pontius Pilate
   Was crucified, died, and was buried;
   He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
   He ascended into heaven,
   Is seated at the right hand of the Father,
   And will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
   The holy catholic church,
   The communion of saints,
   The forgiveness of sins,
   The resurrection of the body,
   And the life everlasting.

Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
   hallowed be thy name.
   Thy kingdom come,
   thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
   as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
   but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
   forever. Amen.

Invitation, Confession, and Pardon

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
   who earnestly repent of their sin
   and seek to live in peace with one another.
Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Merciful God,
   we confess that we have not loved
you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
   We have not done your will,
   we have broken your law,
   we have rebelled against your love,
   we have not loved our neighbors,
   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
   through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.

Hi Lakeside Family!

We miss you and look forward to getting back together for worship. Please see below for ways for us to stay connected and serve our community.  We are praying for you.

How We Will Worship

While in-person worship is suspended, we will continue to offer Sunday morning worship at 10:00am via our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefellowshipumc/
 
All live or pre-recorded services will remain available on our Facebook Page, so even if you cannot be online at 10:00am, you can watch it later. 

For those who don’t have Facebook, you can view the service at LakesideUMC.net/live

How We Will Gather

We launched a Facebook Group for Lakeside UMC. You are invited to join the group by clicking the following link and requesting entrance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lakesideumc
 
This is different than our Facebook Page, which many of you follow. Whereas the page is primarily an outward facing resource, the Group is meant to be a place where we can connect with one another, build community, and continue the work of discipleship. We also have dedicated groups for our Youth Ministry and Kids Ministry.

How We Will Care For One Another

We have created a congregation care plan, and we need your help. If you would like to be checked in on occasionally by a fellow Lakeside member, or you would like to volunteer to check in on your fellow congregation members, please fill out the form here: https://lakesideumc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112867

Support for Pastor Cameron And His Family

Our staff has been so moved by the outpouring of love and prayer our congregation has shared for Pastor Cameron and his family. There are three primary ways you can support their family at this time:

  • Send cards or notes to Lakeside, which we will pass on.
  • Contribute to their GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cameron-lashbrook
  • Send gift cards for the following locations to Lakeside, which we will pass on: Zoe’s Kitchen, Currito, Panera, Publix, Chiantis

Ways to HELP

 

Donate Blood

In the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, One Blood is in need of blood donations.  They are asking that you make an appointment to help them maintain their social distancing safety protocal.

Click here to make an appointment : https://www.oneblood.org/donate-now/

SCPS Food Pantry Assistance

Below is a list of SCPS schools that are in need of donations to re-stock their Food Pantries for students and their families.

In addition, the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools is also accepting donations for their Families in Need program, which assists their most-vulnerable and fragile students and families.  Those wishing to assist in that area can visit  The Foundation for SCPS’s COVID-19 Page.

 SCPS-Schools-in-Need-of-Food-Pantry-Items : |PDF|

Food Drive Shopping List: |PDF|  

The Picnic Project COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

 Second Harvest Food Bank has declared The Picnic Project as a Corona Virus Relief Agency and we will be working closely with them and others ensure no one goes hungry during these uncertain times.  

For more information about this fundraiser, please check out their Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/donate/648213262420166/2995507870538823/

WAYS TO GIVE

GIVE ONLINE

Give a one-time or recurring contribution via credit/debit card or bank draft.
This is a great way to give when you can’t be here in person!

GIVE NOW

TRADITIONAL METHODS

You can give via cash or check through the offering plates at worship services or by mailing your gift to the church.

TEXT TO GIVE

Send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be guided through a few quick steps for set up. 

March 22, 2020

Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized

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 Sermon Series: Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls Us to More

Niceness keeps the peace, wins friends, gains influence, and serves our reputations well, but it also takes the teeth out of our witness and the power out of our faith. Based on the book by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller, this series explores the seemingly innocent idol that has crept into our faith and quietly corrupted it.

Today’s Sermon: Bitter: The Fruit of Cynicism

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 31-32

Because niceness is inherently inauthentic, if we use it to our own advantage, we can be tempted to assume everyone else is too. Similarly, if our niceness is taken advantage of or it doesn’t get us what we want, it too can lead to anger and cynicism. However, neither of these perspectives are how God calls us to see one another and the world around us.

Online Service – Songs

Lord I Need You

Verse 1:
Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You’re the one that guides my heart

Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You

Verse 2:
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Yes where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me

Bridge:
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You
Jesus You’re my hope and stay
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You
Jesus You’re my hope and stay

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness
O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not
Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been
Thou forever will be

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
And all I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me

Pardon for sin
And a peace that endureth
Thine own dear presence to cheer
And to guide
Strength for today
and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside

Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord every morning new mercies I see
And all I have needed Thy hands hath
provided
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me

Online Service – Scripture

Ephesians 4:1-6, 31-32

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.

Psalm 91

You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
    who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;
    my God, in whom I trust.”
For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler
    and from the deadly pestilence;
he will cover you with his pinions,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;
    his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
You will not fear the terror of the night,
    or the arrow that flies by day,
or the pestilence that stalks in darkness,
    or the destruction that wastes at noonday.

A thousand may fall at your side,
    ten thousand at your right hand,
    but it will not come near you.
You will only look with your eyes
    and see the punishment of the wicked.

Because you have made the Lord your refuge,
    the Most High your dwelling place,
no evil shall befall you,
    no scourge come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
    so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the adder,
    the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.

Those who love me, I will deliver;
    I will protect those who know my name.
When they call to me, I will answer them;
    I will be with them in trouble,
    I will rescue them and honor them.
With long life I will satisfy them,
    and show them my salvation.

 Online Service – Liturgy

Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
   Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
   Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
   Born of the virgin Mary,
   Suffered under Pontius Pilate
   Was crucified, died, and was buried;
   He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
   He ascended into heaven,
   Is seated at the right hand of the Father,
   And will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
   The holy catholic church,
   The communion of saints,
   The forgiveness of sins,
   The resurrection of the body,
   And the life everlasting.

Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
   hallowed be thy name.
   Thy kingdom come,
   thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
   as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
   but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
   forever. Amen.

Invitation, Confession, and Pardon

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him,
   who earnestly repent of their sin
   and seek to live in peace with one another.
Therefore, let us confess our sin before God and one another.

Merciful God,
   we confess that we have not loved
you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
   We have not done your will,
   we have broken your law,
   we have rebelled against your love,
   we have not loved our neighbors,
   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience,
   through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;
that proves God’s love toward us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.

Hi Lakeside Family!

We miss you and look forward to getting back together for worship. Please see below for ways for us to stay connected and serve our community.  We are praying for you.

How We Will Worship

While in-person worship is suspended, we will continue to offer Sunday morning worship at 10:00am via our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefellowshipumc/
 
All live or pre-recorded services will remain available on our Facebook Page, so even if you cannot be online at 10:00am, you can watch it later. 

For those who don’t have Facebook, you can view the service at LakesideUMC.net/live

How We Will Gather

We launched a Facebook Group for Lakeside UMC. You are invited to join the group by clicking the following link and requesting entrance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lakesideumc
 
This is different than our Facebook Page, which many of you follow. Whereas the page is primarily an outward facing resource, the Group is meant to be a place where we can connect with one another, build community, and continue the work of discipleship. We also have dedicated groups for our Youth Ministry and Kids Ministry.

How We Will Care For One Another

We have created a congregation care plan, and we need your help. If you would like to be checked in on occasionally by a fellow Lakeside member, or you would like to volunteer to check in on your fellow congregation members, please fill out the form here: https://lakesideumc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112867

Support for Pastor Cameron And His Family

Our staff has been so moved by the outpouring of love and prayer our congregation has shared for Pastor Cameron and his family. There are three primary ways you can support their family at this time:

  • Send cards or notes to Lakeside, which we will pass on.
  • Contribute to their GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cameron-lashbrook
  • Send gift cards for the following locations to Lakeside, which we will pass on: Zoe’s Kitchen, Currito, Panera, Publix, Chiantis

WAYS TO GIVE

GIVE ONLINE

Give a one-time or recurring contribution via credit/debit card or bank draft.
This is a great way to give when you can’t be here in person!

GIVE NOW

TRADITIONAL METHODS

You can give via cash or check through the offering plates at worship services or by mailing your gift to the church.

TEXT TO GIVE

Send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be guided through a few quick steps for set up. 

March 15, 2020

Mar 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

 WORSHIP DETAILS

Sermon Series: Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls Us to More

Niceness keeps the peace, wins friends, gains influence, and serves our reputations well, but it also takes the teeth out of our witness and the power out of our faith. Based on the book by Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller, this series explores the seemingly innocent idol that has crept into our faith and quietly corrupted it.

Today’s Sermon: Bland: The Fruit of Cowardice

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 17-21

What does it mean to be brave? What does true courage look like? There is a foundation to the courage that Jesus modeled and to which we are called – and it is neither being nice to preserve feelings nor is it being a jerk and calling it prophetic.

8:30 Service – Hymns

# 139
# 128
# 467
# 127

10:45 Service – Songs

Your Grace Is Enough
How Great Is Our God
There Is None Like You
Victory In Jesus

 

Upcoming at Lakeside

 

Nice-Why We Love to Be Liked and How God Calls Us to More  lakesideumc.net/lifegroups

  • Adult Study– Sundays, 9:30am
  • Young Family Study– Sundays,  9:30am
  • Youth Study– Sundays, 9:30am
  • Womens Study– Tuesdays, 9:15am
  • Womens & Mixed Group Studies – Tuesdays, 6:30pm

Mark Your Calendar

  • Holy Thursday Prayer Experience– April 9th 6-8pm
  • Good Friday Service- First UMC in Sanford April 10th, 6:30pm
  • Easter Community Event– April 11th 9am-12pm
  • Easter Services-April 12th  6:30am, 8:30am, 10:45am

NEEDED: Empty plastic eggs & individually wrapped candy

We are getting ready for our Community Event on April 11th. Last year the egg hunts were a huge hit!  

Replenishing the Benevolence Fund

The Benevolence Fund allows us to meet urgent needs for individuals and families within our congregation and community. Following the holiday season, the fund is running low. If you would like to help us replenish the fund, please indicate that clearly on your check and/or offering envelope.

Outreach Opportunities

  • We are collecting non perishable food items for the food pantry at First UMC in Sanford.
  • On March 29th, we will be doing a special Fifth Sunday collection to benefit the United Methodist Children Home. 

Give  

When you invest in Lakeside, you are investing in the eternal lives of individuals and families.  You are investing in our community.  Furthermore, you are investing in raising the next generation of children who will become our future leaders in the church and in the community.

  • Through our secure online giving portal, you can schedule a recurring or one-time gift charged to either your debit or credit card. Online giving provides an opportunity to select how to apply your gift, i.e. toward a specific fund.  In addition, you can set up recurring or one time offerings through your online bank.
  • Giving is now as easy as sending a text! To try it out, send a text message with the amount of your donation to 84321. If this is your first time using text to give you will be prompted through a few quick steps for set up.  This new way of giving is not charged to your phone bill, and you can always refund a gift if you make a mistake. One of the benefits is you can give anytime from anywhere with just a text!