This Week | August 1 – 7, 2025
August 3 | Ordinary People, Extraordinary God – The Prodigal Sons, Luke 15:11-32 – Pastor Mark Pospisil
Synopsis: Grace is one of the most precious and true words in the Bible. The Lord is the giver of grace. The grace of God is freely given to us through Jesus. Sometimes, people can be blind to their desperate need for grace and think that they are accepted by God through what they do or don’t do. Jesus addresses the problems with this thinking by giving three successive parables about lost things being found. The longest one is the story of the prodigal son. It is actually a story about two lost sons. One who ran away and one who stayed, who was equally as lost. This story shows us that there are no “righteous” people and we are all in need of grace. It leaves us with a choice to make, do we receive or reject the grace of God?
Fighter Verse: Luke 15:32 – “It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.”
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What’s Happening?
SUMMER FEST – 8/10
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 10 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!
BAPTISM – 8/10
Baptism is the natural next step once we are saved! It represents the new life that Jesus’ resurrection gives us and is a public sign of our faith in Christ. If you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, we invite you to take this opportunity to demonstrate your faith in Christ.
We will have an opportunity to get baptized during all services on this Sunday. Please fill out this form to let me know you are interested in getting baptized!
GAMES & GOODIES – 8/14
Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship on August 14 from 6:30-8:30pm. We will meet on the patio. Bring your friend, neighbor, coworker, also your favorite game! Feel free to bring a dessert or hors d’oeuvre to share.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE – NOW-8/16
The Lakes Church Outreach Ministry is in need of volunteers as well as donations for the upcoming outreach backpack drive on August 16 from 3-5pm. We are hoping to provide back to school supplies to 50+ kids in need. A box will be located in atrium to drop off supplies. For any questions regarding supplies or in person serve opportunities, contact Jenna LaMaster.
ROOTED – 8/27
Rooted is designed for all people but especially new people to the church, new Christians, and those who are looking for a refresh to their spiritual lives. This is a 10-week study of the foundational aspects of the Christian faith. (There is limited space available per session.)
40 DAYS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
WOMEN’S RETREAT | 9/26-28
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!:
8/10: Summer Fest/Baptism
8/14: Games & Goodies
8/16: Outreach Team Backpack Event
8/17 & 24: Sunday +1
8/25: Trail Life and AHG kickoff at 6pm
8/27: Rooted
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Middle School on High School Youth Group on break until Labor Day.
WEDNESDAY YOUTH GROUP – Middle School and High School students meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for a combined youth group service in Lakes West (7150 Cooley Lake Rd, shared upper parking lot).
High School students meet on the 2nd and 4th Sunday at 6:30pm at Lakes West.
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:
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:
Games and Goodies | August 14th 6:30pm on the patio
Women’s Retreat | Sept 26-28, Register here
Weekly Men’s Bible Study
Saturdays at 8am in the upper level.
Tuesdays at 6:30am in the upper level.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
