Dear LABC, Wow. What an outstanding celebration of African American History Month we shared at LABC! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all who played a role. Now we begin Woman’s History Month with the theme “A Woman’s Place … Continue reading February 27, 2018
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Complete Archives: February 2018
Lenten Reflection – by Ryan Parker
Lent & AdventHollywood’s Lenten Moment A few years ago, I gave a presentation here at Lakeshore on the history of African Americans in film. That conversation was, in part, a response to the Oscars So White controversy that called out the lack … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Ryan Parker
Continue reading →Lenten Reflection – by Chris Schelin
Lent & AdventFacebook isn’t the most helpful of tools for practicing one’s discipleship. But from time to time it does allow me to participate in, or sometimes just eavesdrop on, very thought-provoking conversations. The latter occurred just the other day as one … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Chris Schelin
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In FormationThe journey of Lent is a journey with Jesus toward suffering, crucifixion and resurrection. It is a journey that is challenging and rewarding, life-denying and life-giving. It is a journey that calls us to turn to God anew, in ways … Continue reading February 22, 2018
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Our Life TogetherThe theme for our Tuesday night and Wednesday morning Bible studies, these early months of 2018, is “Feminine Characters in Genesis and Exodus.” There are more than one would think. Scholar Rachael Gelfman Schultz writes, “Genesis contains the greatest concentration … Continue reading February 22, 2018
Continue reading →Power, Knowledge, Love, Responsibility
Audio SermonsThe Negro Spirituals are a continuing source of Power in the face of evil, Knowledge in the face of ignorance, Love in the face of fear and Responsibility in the face of selfishness.
February 20, 2018
Midweek MessageDear LABC, I am saddened to report that Margaret Alexander’s youngest daughter, LaShaya, died quite unexpectedly this past Sunday at her home in Las Vegas. LaShaya was mother to eight-year-old, Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s father died when she was one. The current … Continue reading February 20, 2018
Continue reading →Lenten Reflection – by Cynthia Nelson
Lent & AdventThanks to Cynthia Nelson for today’s Lenten reflection. As I read her words, I am lead to ponder what hard choices Jesus is calling us to this Lenten season. Blessings on the Lenten journey, Pastor Allison Lent is the time … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Cynthia Nelson
Continue reading →Lenten Reflection – by Pastor Allison
Lent & AdventLent has begun. Whether you received ashes yesterday or not, whether you picked up a Lenten devotional or not, I hope you will find some way in the weeks ahead to observe Lent as a season of repentance – of … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Pastor Allison
Continue reading →Are We Following Christ or the Crowd?
Audio SermonsTo walk with Jesus is to seek out the broken and persecuted and to, as best we are able, walk with them.