Sermon Title: Bearing Fruit

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Description: We began the year exploring spiritual practices that help us better recognize the presence and activity of God in our lives. But how do we know if we’re growing? How do we know if we’re fulfilling our original calling to be fruitful.

Sermon Title: Touching Jesus

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Description: Jesus has been raised from the dead! He appears unexpectedly two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Later he shows up behind locked doors, to the surprise and delight of the disciples. These appearances continue for 50 days, and then Jesus ascends to the Father just before Pentecost.
Is Jesus still around? Is the only access we have to him through prayer?

June 8-12, 2026 - 9:00am - Noon

Welcome to Rainforest Falls VBS-the summer event that guides kids in exploring the nature of God! At Rainforest Falls, we will discover more about our loving Creator who knows us and loves us forever. You can expect a week full of faith discoveries, memorable music, and epic adventures that help kids grow in faith! Space is limited so sign up today!

Registration is now open!

Group Discounts are available to families registering more than one child attendee.

There is also a 50 percent discount for children of adult volunteers. Please e-mail dmorse@lakesideumc.net for the adult volunteer discount code prior to registration. 

Volunteer Interest Form:

Sermon Title: Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Description: By Friday evening, it looked like the forces of evil had won and God had lost. Sin and death had done their worst, and as a result, the Son of God was dead and buried. But on Sunday morning, it became clear that the power of life and love were stronger.

Celebrate the Resurrection of Christ or honor a loved one with a beautiful lily. We have a limited number of deluxe 6-inch lilies available for $12 each.

If you would like to dedicate a lily in honor or memory of someone special, please provide their name and specify whether it is in their honor or memory.

Lilies will be ready for pickup after the final service on Easter Sunday.

Sermon Title: What Wondrous Love Is This

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8

Description: The answer to the question, “Why did Jesus have to die?” is incomplete if we only seek to understand the mechanics. The crucifixion is infused with the most important message of all time: God loves you.

Sermon Title: The Coming Generation

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-24; 32-39 (NRSVUE)

Description: Psalm 78 reminds us that faith has always been meant to be shared from one generation to the next. But the story we pass on isn’t one of perfect people—it’s the story of God’s enduring grace and faithfulness, even when we fall short. In this message, we’ll reflect on how the church can model integrity, honesty, and compassion so that young people encounter a faith worth inheriting. As each generation decides what story it will tell, we are invited to consider how our lives can help the coming generation set their hope in God.

Sermon Title: Were You There

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20

Description: When the angel Gabriel told Joseph his soon-to-be step son Jesus would save people from their sins, he was talking about more than just the individual mistakes we make. Through the selfless example of Jesus, we are to be transformed.

Sermon Title: Agnus Dei

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:19-20

Description: It is no coincidence that Jesus brought his conflict with the earthly authorities to a head at Passover. Jesus intentionally ties what he will do on the cross to the events of the Exodus in which God brought both freedom and covenant.