Lakeshore Outreach

ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force April 2021 ArticleThe Hard Work of Being Anti-Racist Introduction “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in … Continue reading LABC Update – Monday, April 19, 2021 (Easter Season) →

Family, One of the themes in Zoom Church tomorrow will be Earth Sunday/Creation Care. This video is a beautiful way to prepare. Jim H. Today on LABC Zoom 10:00 am A Time For Prayer with Pastor Carolyn 1:00 pm Forever … Continue reading Update, Saturday, April 17 (Easter Season) →

Family, It was thirty-two years ago this week (April 1989) that I rose early on a Thursday morning, whispered a good-bye to a sleeping Karen, Aaron and Kristen (they would meet me in a few days), drove through the empty … Continue reading Update, Thursday, April 15 (Easter Season) →

From Moina Shaiq, resident of Alameda County and much respected Muslim leader – (Ramadan 2021 began on the evening of April 12 and ends on the evening of May 12) Ramadan Mubarak. I want to send warmest wishes to all … Continue reading Update, April 14, 2021 (Easter Season) →

Family, I stopped by the cafe where Dorothy Paul works yesterday morning for a breakfast panini. (It was excellent!) After taking my order she said “Pastor Jim. Please pray for Bangladesh. The COVID-19 virus is out of control. All flights … Continue reading Update, April 13, 2021 →

Family, In recent weeks the attention of the nation has been riveted on the Minneapolis, MN courtroom where officer Derek Chauvin is being tried for the murder of George Floyd. In the linked essay friend and colleague Wendell Griffin puts … Continue reading Update, April 12, 2021 →

Saturday greetings to all. The following is an important analysis of the situation many congregations face by friend and colleague Mitch Randell. While there are challenges to be faced we can do so in honesty and hope. I hope you … Continue reading Update, April 10, 2021 (Saturday after Easter) →

Family, Prayers for Pastor George Oliver and our friends at Grace Baptist San Jose following a racist, homophobic and anti-semitic attack on their FB livestream service on Easter Sunday. This sister congregation has endured much trauma. Please reach out and … Continue reading Update, April 8, 2021 →

Two opportunities from LABC mission partners: Register for the 2021 Shurden Lectures — Religious Liberty Has Been White Too Long: Voices of Black Scholars. Learn from four experts on religious freedom as they examine the ways that white supremacy has impeded our understanding … Continue reading Update, April 7, 2021 (Wednesday after Easter) →