This Week | July 17 – 23, 2026

July 19 | Summer at The Lakes – The Three Constants of Christian Flourishing, 1 Thess. 5:16-18 – Dr. Winfred Neely

Synopsis: Joy, prayer, and gratitude should be ongoing in our lives because this is the will of God for us. It is God’s will for us to be joyful, prayerful, and thankful in all of life.

Worship Set List

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Fires

My Feet Are on the Rock

Thank You Jesus For The Blood

Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

**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?

40 DAYS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT | JULY 6 – AUGUST 14

Join us for 40 Days in the New Testament—an opportunity to grow in your faith through a simple, daily commitment to God’s Word. Before you read each day, take a moment to pray and ask God to open your heart. Stay consistent, and don’t give up—if you miss a day, just jump back in and keep going. You can even download a free Bible app like YouVersion to listen on the go. Pick up a bookmark at church to keep track of your reading.

Follow along online here

VBS | 7/20-23

This summer’s Vacation Bible School at The Lakes Church will be about bringing hope to an anxious generation, as kids learn about the life of David while answering the question, “Is there a God who cares?” Come check out all the fun teachings, crafts, music, games, and more!

Monday, July 20th through Thursday, July 23rd | 6:00pm to 8:30pm nightly.

This event is open to any child Age 4 (must be 4 by 7/20/2026) through entering 5th Grade in the Fall of 2026.

Register Here

SUMMER FEST | 8/16

Save-the-date and invite your neighbors, friends, and family to this special outdoor Service in the park at Multi-Lakes Conservation Assoc. (3860 Newton Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48382) on Sunday, August 16th at 10am.  Join us for this exciting morning of Worship & Message, followed by a picnic and an afternoon of fun treats and activities for the the whole family!

For more information about being baptized, fill out this form and someone will contact you!

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!:

July 18 – Grill & Chill Outreach Event
July 20-23 – VBS
July 21 – Infant and Toddler Playdate at Hess-Hathaway
July 24 – High School Grow Group
July 24-26 – Family Campout
July 26 – Discovering The Lakes
July 29 – Middle School Meet-Up
August 1 – Women’s Monthly Prayer Meeting
August 2 – Q&A
August 16 – Summer Fest

Core Ministries – Weekly Update

Romans 15 highlights Paul’s heart for sharing the gospel and seeing it permeate the hearts of all who may hear of it and grow from it. The apostle shared the light of Jesus with Christ followers in Rome, that they would lean into their purpose of glorifying God and growing in their knowledge and love for Him.

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. – On break until fall

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

July 20-23 – VBS – Register Here
July 21 – Infant and Toddler Playdate at Hess-Hathaway

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). On break until after Labor Day

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). On break until after Labor Day

GROW GROUPS – Join us for a bible study open to our High School Students from 5-6:30pm, location varies. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date with current information and any changes. @thelakesyouth

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

July 24 – HS Grow Group
July 29 – Middle School Meet-Up

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: 

June 21 will be our last meeting until the fall. SHINE will kick off Sept 13.

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.

Our service is every Sunday at 11:15 AM at Lakes West located in the upper parking lot (address: 7150 Cooley Lake Rd, Waterford Twp).
UPCOMING EVENTS:

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 the fall, more information coming soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Weekly Men’s Bible Study

Saturdays at 8am in the upper level.

Tuesdays at 6:30am in the upper level. (On break until the fall)

UPCOMING EVENTS: