Lakeshore Outreach

Sing Your Song of Christmas Joy Carolyn Matthews (Rev. Carolyn Matthews is pastor of Christian Education at Lakeshore Avenue  Baptist Church) O sing to the Lord a new song;    sing to the Lord, all the earth.2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;    tell of his salvation … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – Christmas Day →

We Made It! Rev. Douglas Avilesbernal (Rev. Douglas Avilesbernal is Executive Minister of the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches)  In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 24 →

The Morning Star in Our Hearts Jim Hopkins (Rev. Dr. H. James Hopkins is Senior Pastor of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church) 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 23 →

Returning Light Allison Tanner (Rev. Dr. Allison Tanner is Pastor for Public Witness, Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church, Oakland, CA) 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has looked with favor on the … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 22 →

In Our Weakness God Never Leaves Us Rev. Dr. Charlotte W. Myers (Rev. Dr. Charlotte W. Myers is minister to hospice patients, marginalized lay women’s missions and ministries, and advocate for ministerial collegial covenant groups. She is currently serving as … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 21 →

Creator Becomes Creature, Clap Your Hands! Jim Brenneman (Rev. Dr. Jim Brenneman is president of Berkeley School of Theology and a fervent fan of LABC’s annual retreat at Redwood Glen) 1Praise the Lord!Praise, O servants of the Lord;    praise the name of the Lord. … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 20 →

Pulled Out of the Mud Jim Hopkins (Rev. Dr. H. James Hopkins is Senior Pastor of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church) 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 19 →

Anna the Prophetess and the Great Reversal Valentine Royal (Rev. Valentine Royal, a long time member of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church since late August 1989, when she was called to the ministry of Associate Pastor and served until 1994.  Rev. … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 18 →

The Small Steps of Faith Sandra Lee (Minister Sandra Lee is a longtime member and volunteer staff at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church.  She is serves primarily in ministry with seniors and worship development. She also serves as a representative of … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 17 →

A New Covenant Written on the Heart Terri Brenneman (Dr. Terri Brenneman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist providing mindfulness-based psychotherapy for adults and late adolescents, specializing in stress reduction, ADHD, life transitions, career and professional development, anxiety, depression, weight/health management, … Continue reading Advent 2021: A Season Of Healing And Hope – December 16 →