THIS WEEK – The Lakes Church

This Week | July 1-7

July 3 | The Pursuit of Grace In the Midst of Suffering

Sunday’s Message – In today’s world, many individuals are suffering emotionally, mentally, and/or physically. In response to this suffering, the Body of Christ is called to display unconditional grace and compassion in a manner modeled to us by Jesus Christ, in many of his interactions documented in the New Testament. In displaying unconditional grace, we as followers of Christ display one of the unique characteristics of our faith. Likewise, this intercession serves to surround and support those that are suffering to bolster their faith in the midst of suffering. In some cases, this may lead to spiritual healing and an understanding “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).”

Weekly Fighter Verse – When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man. Son, your sins are forgiven.– Mark 2:5

40 Days through the New Testament officially starts THIS MONDAY – sorry for any prior confusion, but don’t worry if you got a head start, use that to continue to motivate you to get in the Word!

We want EVERYONE to participate in this challenge of reading through the New Testament in just 40 days. You can listen to it, read individually, as a family, couple, or however works best for you, but we challenge you to commit! If you haven’t already, pick up a printed bookmark with the reading plan at church or you can access and save it right HERE as well. Let’s do this together!

What’s Happening?

WOMEN’S PRAYER TOMORROW (SATURDAY)

Join our Lakes Women on the first Saturday of each month on the 2nd floor to spend time in prayer. Next prayer meeting is tomorrow morning at 9:30am!

OUTDOOR WORSHIP NIGHT | FRIDAY 7/8

We can’t wait for our next worship night, next Friday at 7pm on our patio. Bring a lawn chair, and join us in singing some of our favorite worship songs to our Lord together in the beautiful surroundings of our outdoor patio area! You do not want to miss this time of worship!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT | SATURDAY, 7/9, 11AM

Volunteers! How would we even function without you?? We absolutely love and appreciate all the volunteers who do so much every week to make the things we do here at The Lakes possible. We would be quite lost without you, and we want to show you that we are thankful for all that you do! Join us, along with your immediate family, at MarshBank Park on Saturday, July 9th, from 11am-2pm, for delicious food and fun! Please register here as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.

CARS & COFFEE | SATURDAY, 7/9, 8:30AM

Join us for our Cars and Coffee 8:30am -10:30am in the lower lot. There will be coffee, and donuts provided! (until we run out). Maybe a fun stop with the family before heading to the Volunteer Appreciation event?

LAKES WOMEN CHAT A LATTE | CANCELED!

We’ve unfortunately had to cancel the previously planned Chat a latte for July 16. Please stay tuned for a new date to be planned.

LAKES FAMILY CAMPOUT | JULY 22-24 – REGISTER NOW! – ONLY FEW CAMPSITES REMAINING!!

Our annual Lakes Family Campout is happening on July 22-24th. Join us for a weekend of hiking, swimming, volleyball, softball, bonfires, and more! Registration is now open and spots are first come, first served, so be sure to save yours now right here!

For questions, email Susie Swanson at susielswanson@gmail.com.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL | 5:30-8:30PM, AUGUST 8-11

Join us for our 2022 Vacation Bible School at The Lakes Church! It will be a Food Truck Party theme based upon Matthew 6:11 – “Give us this day our daily bread.” Come check out all the fun teachings, crafts, games, and more!!! Register online now to save your spot, and don’t forget to spread the word by sharing our Facebook event!

SUMMER FEST | SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 AT 10AM!

Save-the-date and invite your neighbors, friends, and family to this special outdoor Service in the park at Multi Lakes Conservation Assoc. on Sunday, August 14 at 10AM(!) – no 9 and 11AM services on that Sunday! Join us for this exciting morning of Worship & Message ‘under-the-tent’, followed by a BBQ picnic and an afternoon of fun treats and activities for the the whole family!

HOPE FOR PARENTS OF PRODIGALS | CHANGE OF PLANS: 2ND & 4TH SATURDAYS

HOPE for Parents of Prodigals is a group for parents and grandparents whose teens and/or adult children are living a life apart from God. Hope, encouragement and peace will be found through prayer and focusing on Gods word.

We have changed our meeting schedule to meeting on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 9am on the 2nd floor of the building, starting July 9th! Please contact Jeanne-Marie Galloway for more information at jeanneemarie@yahoo.com.

We have a whole lot happening at The Lakes. Have you added these to your calendar?

August 8-11: VBS

August 14: Summer Fest

August 17th | Women’s Event: Teach Us To Pray

September 13: Community Bible Study new study starting

Lakes Ministries

EARLY CHILDHOOD – Early Childhood (Birth – Kindergarten) available during both the 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday services.

ELEMENTARY AGE (KIDS CREEK) – Our Elementary program (Grades 1st – 5th) is now open during both the 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday services. Come out and learn about all the wonderful ways we can worship God together!

*Note that Tuesday night Kids Creek is breaking for the summer after June 21st. Stay tuned for our fall start date, and don’t forget to register for this year’s VBS!*

YOUTH GROUP – High School and Middle School students (grades 6-12) currently meet for one combined youth group service on Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm in the upstairs Large Group Room (219).

GROW GROUPS – *Note that Grow Groups are breaking for the summer*

WISCONSIN MISSIONS TRIP | July 31-August 5 – For this summer’s mission trip, we are heading to Kenosha, Wisconsin! Our missions trips are designed for incoming freshmen through graduating seniors.