This Week | April 14-20, 2023

April 16 | Your Best Friend (Luke 19:1-10) – Chris Clark

Synopsis: Much has been made over Zacchaeus’ height (or lack thereof). Just as much as been made of the sycamore tree into which he climbed in order to get a better view of Jesus. But Zacchaeus had a real need: he needed a friend. Jesus not only proved to be that Friend for Zacchaeus; He proved to be much, much more. By examining Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus, we will discover why Jesus is the Best Friend any person
can have.

Fighter Verse: Luke 19:10 – For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

Worship Set List

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Rejoice

You Are My Vision

Gratitude

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

God Really Loves Us

**Want to listen to more of our favorite worship songs at The Lakes?! Check out our Spotify playlist!

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What’s Happening?

DISCOVERING THE LAKES | THIS SUNDAY AT 1PM

New around here? Join us for lunch in the large group room (219) upstairs after the second service at 1pm and get to know The Lakes; our mission, leadership, core values, ministries, and where you fit in!
Childcare is available for ages birth-4!

Please take a moment to register so we can plan lunch accordingly!

NEXT WOMEN’S CHAT A LATTE | SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH

All Lakes Women are welcome and encouraged to attend our Chat-a-latte from 9:30-11:30am in the atrium. Bring a friend, and come relax, drink coffee (or tea), enjoy one another’s company, and get to know some new people!

MARRIAGE CONFERENCE: LOVE & RESPECT | 4/28-29

Registration is now open for our upcoming marriage conference, Love & Respect on Friday, April 28, 2023: 6:30pm-10:00pm (doors open at 6pm) and Saturday, April 29, 2023: 8:45am-1:45pm (doors open at 8:15am).

This is a 2-day in-person conference for married couples and the admission fee includes both days. Register before April 17th to take advantage of early bird pricing ($15 per person), after which the cost will be $20 per person.
MEN’S ADVANCE | 5/19-21

Lakes Men (18+) join us for this exciting weekend adventure filled with great teaching, fun activities and hearty meals, and plenty of time to relax and hang out with other guys. Come and be challenged to advance in your spiritual growth with biblical messages that will strengthen you as men of faith. This event will be held at Faholo Conference Center in Grass Lake, MI from May 19-21. The cost for food and lodging for the weekend is $160 (with some activities costing extra).

Register now to save your spot!

NEW ROOTED GROUP STARTING | Tuesday 4/25 (10 weeks)

Are you new to the faith and maybe new to The Lakes and looking to get plugged in and grounded in a solid foundation for your faith? Then Rooted is for you!

Rooted is an incredibly valuable 10-week study that seeks to help individuals establish firm roots in the Truth of God’s Word through personal study, and gives them a safe place to come together to ask questions. The new group is starting on Tuesday, April 25th (runs for 10 weeks) and will be hosted by Pastor Mark and his wife, Kelsey.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions in a safe place and connect with some new people. If you’ve been a believer for a while, It is still a wonderful way to revive your faith and grow in your relationship with God and others!

Fill out this form to register for the group!

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!:

7/28-30: Family Camp Out

7/17-20: VBS

Core Ministries – Weekly Update

EARLY CHILDHOOD – Early Childhood (Birth – Kindergarten) program available during the 9:30 and 11:30 Sunday services.

ELEMENTARY AGE (1st-5th grade) – Elementary age program available Sundays during The 9:30 and 11:30 services and Tuesday Kids Creek from 6:30-8pm during the school year! 

THIS WEEK: In Job, we find a man who goes through the most traumatic life experiences possible. He lost his kids, his wealth, his career, and even his friends! But Job learned the most important lessons in life: God can do everything He wants to do…and His plan is perfect, even when we don’t understand it!

UPCOMING EVENTS: – SAVE THE DATE for VBS: July 17-20, 2023!

THURSDAY YOUTH GROUP – Middle School and High School students meet on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm for a combined youth group service.

MONDAY HIGH SCHOOL GROW GROUPS – We are taking a small break from group groups but will be coming back strong soon! Stay tuned!

Monthly Prayer | Lakes Women meet for prayer the first Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 11:00am!

Quarterly “Chat-a-latte” gathering | Coffee/Tea & fellowship in the lower level Atrium – next date is April 15th

April 12-May 24 (Wednesday nights): Women’s Bible Study (1, 2, 3 John)

Weekly Men’s Bible Study | Join the men of The Lakes upstairs on Saturday mornings from 8-9:30am as we study the Word and share life together.

Men’s Tuesday Bible Study | Please join us upstairs as Pastor Greg Alexander leads our weekly Bible study on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30am

Men’s Advance | May 19-21 – registration to open soon, stay tuned!