11.5.23 – The Lakes Church

This Week | November 3 – 9, 2023

November 5 | Seeking God: Part 1 – How to Pray and Fast – Mark Pospisil

Synopsis: This Sunday we start a new series on Seeking God. For the next 21 days, we will be praying, fasting and seeking God as a whole church. It is going to be awesome and we need everyone to be involved! Whether you are young or old, a brand new Christian or you have been walking with the Lord for decades, we need you. Jesus is constantly teaching us how important prayer is. So, we are going to start our new series on how to pray and fast. In Matthew 6, the Lord gives us a model for prayer. He also shows us why prayer and fasting are so essential and how we should do it.

Fighter Verse: Matthew 6:7-8 – And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him

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What’s Happening?

21 DAYS OF PRAYER AND FASTING | NOV 6-27

We pray because it changes things. Sometimes we think “prayer changes me, that’s why I should do it.” While that is true, it does change you because you are in God’s presence. It gives you a deeper spiritual experience, firmer confidence, and joy in your walk with the Lord. Yes and amen to those things. But, it’s more than that. It’s also powerful! Prayer changes things. The Lord has designed it that way.

This is why we put together a prayer guide for The Lakes Church. We encourage you to use it 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!

GRACE MARRIAGE | BEGINS NOV 3

That’s why the Lakes Church is committed to supporting marriages. Our new ministry, Grace Marriage, is our discipleship pathway that equips couples to GROW TOGETHER. When a couple puts their marriage under the grace of Christ and intentionally works on it, it will grow into a more enjoyable and God-glorifying union. Join us at our monthly meetings as we learn together how to grow closer to God and each other and strengthen our marriages.

We will meet on the first Friday of each month beginning November 3 from 7-9 PM in the Children’s Large Group Room for 13 sessions. The cost of the program is $99.99 per couple (plus shipping for the books). Click the sign-up button to register and receive the link to pay for and attend the sessions.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER | DEC 3

The Lakes Women are excited to host their annual Women’s Christmas Dinner on December 3rd. This year it is being held at Bakers of Milford. The doors will open at 5pm. Join us for this festive evening of Worship and a message on The Words of Christmas by Terri Clark. Don’t miss this wonderful evening as we prepare our hearts in celebration of our Savior’s birth.

Location: Baker’s of Milford, 2025 S Milford Rd, Milford

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SAVE THESE DATES NOW…

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A few more upcoming events to be aware of. More details to come, but for now, save these dates!:

11/4: Women’s Monthly Prayer Meeting

11/6 – 11/27: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting

11/11: Men’s Fall Football Tailgate

11/12: Child Dedication

11/19: Discovering The Lakes

11:20: Thanksgiving Service 6:30pm

12/3: Women’s Christmas Dinner – Registration now open!

Core Ministries – Weekly Update

The Israelites were fighting the Philistines….again… God had promised to be with and help the Israelites, if only they would obey His law and honor Him. They made some bad choices over and over again, but maybe they’ll do the right thing this time? We’ll see this week!

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!

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