Lakeshore Outreach

As my family story shows, Latinos have been a blessing for USA for many generations. The future of America depends in part on the success of the Latino community. Julian Castro Welcome – JimPrelude – StanLord’s Prayer – EmmaPsalm for … Continue reading LABC Order of Worship – September 20, 2020 →

The Lord loves righteousness and justice;    the earth is full of his unfailing love. (Psalm 33:5, NIV) This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you (John 15:12, NASB). These two texts are the scriptures that accompany … Continue reading Christian Education Update and Sunday Service →

Family, Over the years I have found that the values of the California Council of Churches/Church impact align closely with mine. Thus, I value their voter guides to the state ballot measures. I am happy to share the 2020 guide … Continue reading Vote 2020 – California Church Impact Voter Guide →

Family, This meditation was part of my sermon on Sunday. Prayers continue for all who have been affected by the fires and certainly for those who are responding to the crisis. As the smoke in the air lingers, our thoughts … Continue reading Tuesday, September 15 →

Family, Thanks to Mike Boyd for this beautiful expression of who and what we hope to be. Lakeshore Family Prayers for us all in these very demanding days. Let’s stay committed to the well-being of each other and to the … Continue reading We Are Family →

Family, In response to our consideration of the story of of Lot, his daughters, the heavenly visitors and the townsmen of Sodom on Sunday Dean LeAnn Flesher of Berkeley School of Theology sent this insightful note – Helpful thought: when … Continue reading Tuesday, September 8 →

Blistering Hope A stonemason’s meditation on perseverance When cutting capstone, carefullymeasured, from a larger block withnothing but hammer and chisel, youcome to know the necessity of blister-raisingtoil to achieve envisioned result. No guarantees are to be had, of course. Sometimes,despite … Continue reading A Labor Day Meditation By The Reverend Ken Sehested →

Family, Below is the 10th Anniversary edition of the PCBA notes prepared by Dale Edmondson. I am sorry for the long form but I was having a very difficult time including it as a PDF. Please remember that the Forum … Continue reading Saturday Reading, September 5, 2020 →

It is always important to exercise our right to vote. However, in light of all that has happened in just this year, it is more imperative than ever. The pandemic has opened the eyes of many to the various inequities … Continue reading Cynicism is not an option →

This Sunday, September 6thForum – 8:45 a.m. Rev. June Joplin shares her storyWorship – 10:00 a.m. Pride Sunday Communion ServiceBible Study – 11:45 a.m. Announcements Coming in October– The Annual Meeting of the Evergreen Baptist Association, Friday October 9th and … Continue reading Thursday, September 3 →