This Week | August 7 – 13, 2026
August 9 | Worship – Part 2: The Heart of Worship, Malachi 1:6-14 – Pastor Mark Pospisil
Synopsis: There are times in our relationship with the Lord that we can go through the motions. When we know the right things to do, but our heart is far from God. We can put on a good façade on the outside but our inward love for God is cold. We can turn a vibrant relationship with the Lord into a check-list Christianity. This happened throughout the Bible to the people of God. The Lord directly addresses this in the book of Malachi. God’s people were making sacrifices and “doing their duty” but they had no love or devotion to the Lord. When we lose the heart of worship, we are in danger. This morning, we are going to look at coming back to the heart of worship, where it is all about the Lord.
Fighter Verse: “For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.” – Malachi 1:11
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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.
OUTREACH COMMUNITY DINNER | 8/8
Our Outreach Ministry is organizing a Community Dinner event in partnership with Open Door Outreach. Residents within our community are invited to enjoy dinner, games, and a fun afternoon connecting with neighbors and The Lakes Church family.
– Lakeland Place (2700 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford, 48328)
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!
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CHAT-A-LATTE’ | 8/22
All Lakes Women are welcome and encouraged to attend our Chat-a-latte from 9:30-11:00am 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!
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!:
August 8 – Grill & Chill Community Dinner
August 16 – Summer Fest
August 18 – Infant & Toddler Playdate at Clara Miller Park
August 22 – Chat-a-latte’
August 23 – Discovering The Lakes
August 29 – Theology Refresh
August 30 – Family Service
September 5 – Women’s Monthly Prayer Meeting
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!
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:
August 18 – Infant & Toddler Playdate at Clara Miller Park at 10am
September 9 – Kids Creek Kickoff
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:
August 12 – Middle School Bonfire @ The Spencers (7:00–9:00 PM)
August 16 – High School Grow Groups (6:30–8:30 PM | Lakes West)
August 19 – Middle School Meet-Up @ Lakes West (6:30–8:30 PM)
August 26 – All-Youth End of Summer Event
September 9 – Middle School Youth Group Kickoff
September 13 – High School Youth Group Kickoff
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.
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, Jonah – Navigating a Life Interrupted – Register Here.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 22 – Chat-a-latte’
September 17 – Women’s Bible Study – Register Here
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:
