This Week | September 19 – 25, 2025
September 21 | Job, Let God Be God – Part 3: Unmapped Darkness, Job 1:13-22 – Pastor Mark Pospisil
Synopsis: Job faces the worst day of his life. In one fell swoop he loses all of his wealth, income, and finances. This happens through a series of natural disasters and human evil. Then the absolute devastating news comes to him that all ten of his children were killed in a storm. He is going through unmapped darkness. His life is going to be forever changed by this day. Something remarkable happens, though. He responds with falling to the ground in devastation but also worship. He makes this incredible statement, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the Name of the Lord.” How could he say this and mean it? What hope is there for us when faced with unmapped darkness? We are going to see how to have deep roots in Jesus to take us through anything we face.
Fighter Verse: Job 1:20-21 – Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
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THEOLOGY REFRESH | SEPTEMBER 20
We’re excited to introduce Theology Refresh—a once-a-month Saturday class designed to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and strengthen your faith. Each month, we’ll explore a different theological topic in a way that’s both engaging and accessible, whether you’re new to the faith or have been walking with Jesus for years. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and be refreshed in your knowledge of who God is and what He has done.
September 20th at 10am in the Worship Center.
DISCOVERING THE LAKES | SEPTEMBER 21
New around here? Join us for lunch in the large group room (219) upstairs after the third service at 12:45pm and get to know The Lakes; our mission, leadership, core values, ministries, and where you fit in! Discovering the Lakes is once every other month, so please take note of the date here!
Please register here so we can plan lunch accordingly!
BRUNCH ON THE PATIO | SEPTEMBER 21
Join us this Sunday for Brunch on the patio! Following all three services, we invite you to join us on the patio and enjoy some food and community. (Make sure you pick up your kids first so they can join in on the fun too!)
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!:
9/20: 5K/10K Run to Set Them Free
9/20: Theology Refresh
9/21: Brunch on the patio
9/21: Child Dedication
9/21: Discovering The Lakes
9/26: Friday Fun Night
9/26: Middle School Night
9/26-28: Women’s Retreat
9/28: Family Service
Core Ministries – Weekly Update
Mary’s worship of Jesus, by pouring oil on His feet, was a clear overflow of her love and devotion for Christ. And her action stands in contrast to Judas and the other disciples that looked at her actions as wasteful. This week, we’re going to look at the source of our own worship of God!
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 21 | Child Dedication
September 26 | Friday Fun Night
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).
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).
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 26 | Middle School Fun Night – 6:30pm
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:
Fall Bible Study | September 18
Women’s Retreat | Sept 26-28
Weekly Men’s Bible Study
Saturdays at 8am in the upper level.
Tuesdays at 6:30am in the upper level.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
