Lakeshore Outreach

Family, Thanks to lead organizer Roehl Cinco and to all who joined in the Church Work Day on Saturday September 14. Almost 40 people from  LABC and the San Francisco Kachin Baptist Church did some good work readying the church … Continue reading September 17, 2019 →

Family, Homecoming Sunday awaits. Over the years, with the earlier start to the school year and a summer church schedule that is very full of programs and ministries, Homecoming has lost a little bit of its significance but it remains … Continue reading September 9, 2019 →

Family, Even though it is (as I write) only Tuesday I am already looking forward to being with you in worship this Sunday. Though it is no startling revelation, worship is at the heart of who we are and what … Continue reading September 3, 2019 →

Family, Some notes and thoughts… Worship Thanks to all, especially Carolyn, who brought such spirit and joy to worship this past Sunday. This coming Sunday we celebrate Pride Sunday and all the relationships that go with our long standing identity … Continue reading August 27, 2019 →

Family, Some thoughts as we approach the last Sunday of August: Worship Sunday after Sunday at LABC we are blessed by magnificent music in worship. This was certainly true yesterday and on behalf of the congregation I offer thanks to … Continue reading August 20, 2019 →

Family, Greetings this first week of the 2019-20 school year for the Oakland Unified School District. The beginning of school signals a change in the routine for many households as students and teachers return to the classroom. It can be … Continue reading August 13, 2019 →

Family, I am sorry to share the news with you of the death on August 4th of The Reverend Dr. William  R. Herzog II. Bill, who served as the Interim Pastor of Lakeshore in 1980 and again in 1987, was … Continue reading August 6, 2019 →

Dear Family, Thanks to all who contributed to and participated in Vacation Bible Camp last week. It was a joyous time of learning and affirming the goodness of God amidst the many struggles of life. Camp songs continue to run … Continue reading July 24, 2019 →

Midsummer Greetings to All, In response to my sermon of July 14th Jeanne Robinson sent this Prayer for Protection found in The Book of Common Prayer.  Of the prayer she notes “I love it and have used it often as … Continue reading July 16, 2019 →

Research indicates that homelessness continues to be the greatest concern for the people of Oakland and Alameda County. I invite you to join me on Thursday to learn more about the ongoing responses to one of the most pressing humanitarian … Continue reading July 9, 2019 →