This Week | November 14 – 20, 2025
November 16 | Job, Let God Be God – Part 11: The Hope of the Resurrection, Job 19 – Pastor Mark Pospisil
Synopsis: How we know and understand the Lord is one of the most important things for our lives. AW Tozer, an incredible pastor, once said, “What comes to your mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” We see this throughout the book of Job. It is filled with faith, tension, hope, frustrations, questions, and confidence. Job is going through a horrendous amount of physical, emotional, relational and spiritual pain. In the midst of it, he makes some weighty and profound statements of faith that shaped his life and helped him in his darkest hours. He declares in the midst of his confusion the hope of the resurrection in Job 19:25. This is incredible for many reasons that we are going to unpack this week. Jesus’ resurrection and the hope that He gives us is the cornerstone of our faith and changes everything.
Fighter Verse: Job 19:25-26 – For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God,
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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.
DISCOVERING THE LAKES | NOV 16
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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.
THEOLOGY REFRESH | NOV 22
Join us for Theology Refresh—a once-a-month Saturday class designed to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and strengthen your faith. Each month, we’ll explore a different theological topic in a way that’s both engaging and accessible, whether you’re new to the faith or have been walking with Jesus for years. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and be refreshed in your knowledge of who God is and what He has done.
November topic: Why I Can Believe the Bible
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 15 – GriefShare
Nov 16 – Discovering The Lakes
Nov 18 – Infant and Toddler Storytime
Nov 22 – Hope for Parents of Prodigals
Nov 22 – GriefShare
Nov 22 – Theology Refresh
Nov 22 – Outreach Ministry Serve Opportunity
Nov 23 – Grandparent Group at 1pm
Nov 24 – Thanksgiving Service at 6:30pm
Nov 30 – Family Service
Core Ministries – Weekly Update
After His resurrection, Jesus returned to appear to His disciples. This action brought peace to the disciples who were still figuring out what all was going on. The disciples saw and believed in Christ’s resurrection and would become inspired to profess His peace throughout the world.
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:
Family Service | November 30
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
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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