This Week | November 7 – 13, 2025
November 9 | Job, Let God Be God – Part 10: Thou He Slay Me – How Suffering Changes Us, Job 13 – Pastor Mark Pospisil
Synopsis: Suffering produces change in our lives. You cannot remain unchanged by suffering. It has profound effects on our lives. It can either lead us away from God or near Him. It depends where our faith is rooted in. Suffering reveals what we actually believe and where our hope is found. Throughout the book of Job, he makes some incredible statements in the midst of his pain, confusion, and doubts. He says in Job 13:15, “Though he slay me, I will hope in him.” This is one of the most profound and powerful declarations of faith in the entire Bible. Though Job has no idea of what is happening to him, he still has these glimmers and moments of trusting God. We are going to look at how suffering changes us for our good when our faith is in Jesus.
Fighter Verse: Job 13:15 – Though he slay me, I will hope in him, yet I will argue my ways to his face.
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21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING
Matthew 6:9-10 – Pray then like this, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Praise God that we are beginning our 21 Days of Prayer with our hearts becoming aligned with God’s for His Kingdom to come. One of our Core Values at The Lakes is the Power of Prayer. We really believe that prayer changes things. I want to encourage all of us to commit to these 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. We have a devotional for every day and this year is something special, I asked some of our ministry leaders and others in our church to write many of the devotionals. This is literally The Lakes Church as a whole prayer guide.
I encourage you to engage every day whether that is by yourself, with your spouse or whole family, or with friends. Each day includes a Scripture reference, a short devotional, and a prayer point. We are seeking God as a whole church for the next 21 days and we are going to watch the Lord do immeasurably more than we can ask or even think! Pick up a booklet at the Welcome Desk this Sunday.
WOMEN’S CRAFT NIGHT | NOV 14
Registration closes today 11/7
Join us for our Annual Craft Night on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30pm. This year we’ll be getting creative with two fun projects — cookie decorating with Kelli Hawkins and bejeweled bookmarks with KO Osborne. Bring a snack to share, come ready to laugh, connect, and enjoy a night of creativity and fun! Cost of the event is $20 and space is limited to 50 participants, so please register by November 7 to save your spot!
DISCOVERING THE LAKES | NOV 16
Please register so we can plan lunch accordingly!
THANKSGIVING SERVICE | NOV 24
We are excited to host a Thanksgiving Service again this year, on the Monday before Thanksgiving! Join us as we reorient our thankfulness towards God and celebrate together all that He has done!
We will have childcare available for ages birth-4 on the 2nd floor of the building.
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER | DEC 7
The Lakes Women are thrilled to invite you to their annual Women’s Christmas Dinner on December 7th. This year, we’ll be gathering at Bay Pointe Golf Club (4001 Haggerty Road, West Bloomfield 48323), with doors opening at 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a festive evening filled with worship and a special message centered on “The Unexpected Gift.” It’s a wonderful opportunity to prepare our hearts and celebrate the birth of our Savior together.
SAVE THESE DATES NOW…
Be sure to always check our e-bulletin (updated weekly on Fridays) and calendar to stay tuned on everything coming up at The Lakes!
A few more upcoming events to be aware of. More details to come, but for now, save these dates!:
Nov 8 – Hope for Parents of Prodigals
Nov 8 – GriefShare
Nov 9 – Grandparent Group at 1pm
Nov 14 – Women’s Craft Night – registration closes today!
Nov 16 – Discovering The Lakes
Nov 22 – Theology Refresh
Nov 22 – Hope for Parents of Prodigals
Nov 22 – Outreach Ministry Serve Opportunity
Nov 26 – Thanksgiving Service at 6:30pm
Core Ministries – Weekly Update
EARLY CHILDHOOD – Early Childhood (Birth – Kindergarten) program available during the 9:30 and 11:15 Sunday services.
ELEMENTARY AGE (1st-5th grade) – Elementary age program available Sundays during the 9:30 and 11:15 services and Wednesday Kids Creek from 6:30-8pm during the school year!
INFANT AND TODDLER STORYTIME – Looking for a Christ-centered way to break up your day, and get to meet other Moms with Littles? Come check out The Lakes Children Infant & Toddler Story Time. Ages 4 and under. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am-12pm in the upper level of the church.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP – Middle School students meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in Lakes West (7150 Cooley Lake Rd, shared upper parking lot).
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP – High School students meet on Sundays from 6:30-8:30pm in Lakes West (7150 Cooley Lake Rd, shared upper parking lot).
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MONDAY NIGHT YOUNG ADULT GROUP –Looking for community, purpose, and real connection? Join our Young Adult Ministry—a place to grow in faith, build friendships, and navigate life together. Whether you’re in college, starting your career, or figuring things out—we’ve got a seat for you! Ages 18 (post high school) through 29, join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm. We meet weekly at Lakes West (7150 Cooley Lake Rd, shared upper parking lot). Email Ministry leader Dave Borowicz with any questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
OUR WEEKLY SERVICE is centered around music, prayer, Bible stories and simple life lessons. All ages and abilities are welcome to come and be free to be themselves while actively participating as a contributing member of an inclusive and loving faith community at The Lakes Church.
Monthly Prayer | Lakes Women meet for prayer the first Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 10:30am!
Quarterly “Chat-a-latte” gathering | Coffee/Tea & fellowship in the lower level Atrium
Seasonal Bible Studies | Our next study will begin in January, more information coming soon.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Women’s Craft Night | Nov 14 – Register Here
Women’s Christmas Dinner | Dec 7 – Register Here
Weekly Men’s Bible Study
Saturdays at 8am in the upper level.
Tuesdays at 6:30am in the upper level.
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