I received word that David Rovenpara, beloved member of both Lakeshore and Oakland First Baptist, passed away on Tuesday. His caretaker spoke of how important church was to David. His kind, gentle, thoughtful spirit will be greatly missed. Join me … Continue reading Sad News
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Lenten Reflection
Lent & Advent“Why Would the Spirit Lead Anyoneinto the Wilderness?” – by Dale Edmondson “And the Spirit immediately drove [Jesus] out into the wilderness.” (Mark 1:12) Why would the Spirit do that? And why to Jesus? Why to anyone?Yet Mark says that’s what happened: … Continue reading Lenten Reflection
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Midweek MessageReflections on Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be … Continue reading Lenten Reflections
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Lent & Advent“Repent, for the Kingdom of God has come near” (Matthew 4:17) “…repent, and believe the good news” (Mark 1:14) As Jesus begins his ministry, he calls for repentance, which literally means “a turning.” He invites people to turn toward the … Continue reading Lenten Reflections
Continue reading →On the Mountain and In the Valley
Audio SermonsIt’s easy to claim our faith when we are on the mountain top, witnessing the supernatural power of God. It is much harder, but even more essential, to do so when we are in the thick of our daily lives.
Lenten Reflections
Lent & AdventReflections on Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be … Continue reading Lenten Reflections
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In FormationWomen’s History Month celebrates the significant, and often unsung, contributions women have made and continue to make to shape our communities, our country and our world. This month we also begin the season of Lent, a time to reflect, repent … Continue reading March 1, 2019
Continue reading →Celebrating African American History
AnnouncementsDear Lakeshore Family, Today marks the first day of our month long celebration of African American history, culture and contributions to our country. As an invitation to learn some history, we have reproduced the biographies Reverend Carolyn Matthews compiled last … Continue reading Celebrating African American History
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In FormationLast fall I had the chance to hear Rev. Tracy Blackman preach on what it means to be liberative church, a congregation grounded in the God of Scripture, who is pro-justice and whose agenda is the pursuit of right relations … Continue reading January 31, 2019
Continue reading →Baptism of Water, Wind and Fire
Audio SermonsJohn describes baptism with the elemental symbols of water, wind and fire, evoking the importance of cleansing, receiving the breath of God and ongoing transformation. May these symbols continue to shape our identities as followers of God.