Comfort in CreationAllison Tanner(Rev. Dr. Allison Tanner is Pastor for Public Witness, Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church, Oakland, CA) Psalm 121 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come?2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and … Continue reading Advent 2020 – December 1
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Complete Archives: November 2020
Advent 2020 – November 30
Lent & AdventA Revolutionary Advent Jim Brenneman(Rev. Dr. James (Jim) Brenneman is president of Berkeley School of Theology in Berkeley, CA) 1In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains and shall be raised … Continue reading Advent 2020 – November 30
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This Sunday at LakeshoreInternational Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness Desmond Tutu Welcome – Allison Prelude – Stan, “Veni Emmanuel” by Richard Purvis Land Acknowledgement and Opening … Continue reading First Sunday of Advent Worship – November 29
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Lent & AdventWaiting and WorkingCarolyn Matthews(Rev. Carolyn Matthews is Pastor of Christian Education at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church, Oakland, CA) Isaiah 11:1-9 (NRSV) A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.2 The spirit … Continue reading Advent 2020 – November 29
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Midweek MessageFamily, I trust that you all are staying well as our restrained celebration of Thanksgiving continues. The native people of North America are central to the story of Thanksgiving as they are central to the history of our nation. In … Continue reading Update, Saturday, November 28, 2020
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Christian Education“A voice cries out:‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places … Continue reading Advent – A Time of Anticipation
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Midweek MessageA Blessing Creator God, On this day, designated for the celebration of America’s Thanksgiving, our Lakeshore Family acknowledges the glory and magnificence of the earth and its inhabitants. In our praise and honor to You, We are grateful to indigenous … Continue reading Update, Thanksgiving Day 2020
Continue reading →Update, Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Midweek MessageOur Hunger Task Force did some great work yesterday! Working together, we are helping to meet the needs of our community. Thank you all. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study meets this morning at 10:30.
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Midweek MessageFamily, Please keep holding Pastor Dave Robinson and the people of Grace Baptist Church, San Jose in your prayers. Below is a statement from the Evergreen Baptist Association and Grace Moderator, Dennis Glover. From EBA – Please pray for the … Continue reading Update, Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Continue reading →Update, Monday, November 23, 2020
Midweek MessageFamily, A wonderful reflection from Dale Edmondson for your Thanksgiving week reading. https://goodfaithmedia.org/is-your-life-composed-of-seasons-or-a-journey/ Prayers for all who are struggling with the reality of a hard week ahead. Peace,Pastor Jim Zoom Gatherings This Week:No Soup But Study, Tuesday 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Prayer … Continue reading Update, Monday, November 23, 2020
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