Lakeshore Outreach

I get it. There is no Easter Bunny in the Bible. Still, I wear the ears on Easter Saturday for though the journey is long, the joy is great. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Our Sunrise Service is … Continue reading Easter Saturday →

All, It has been a demanding week. I look forward to worshipping with you on Sunday and finding encouragement in our faith and in our faith community. As you are able, please bring a frozen turkey with you to church … Continue reading This Sunday (November 18) at LABC →

Some Reminders and Updates: Blessing of the Animals – Saturday, 2:00 p.m., Front Steps of the Church  “A short, happy service celebrating the sacred bond between human beings and our animal companions.” Our worship this Sunday is a Family Friendly … Continue reading This Weekend (October 6-7) at LABC →

When September 15 – October 15 was called Hispanic Heritage Month, rather than the now preferred Latino/Latina (or even Latinx) Heritage Month, Evergreen Baptist Association leaders Mindi Welton-Mitchell and Manny Santiago wrote and translated this beautiful Oración para la Celebración del … Continue reading This Sunday (September 23) at LABC →

Dear Lakeshore, I hope you can join us in worship and celebration of communion on Sunday. The sermon will be “God, Grief, Love and Liberation,” and the scripture texts are Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 and John 6:24-35.  These texts remind us … Continue reading This Sunday (August 5) at LABC →

In addition to February 4 being the first Sunday of African-American History Month it is also the Annual Meeting of Oakland First Baptist Church. The meeting will begin at 9:00 and will be held in the Family Room. If you are … Continue reading This Sunday (February 4) at LABC →

Dear LABC, As the Season of Christmas continues, as the Days of Kwanzaa are observed and as the Year 2017 draws to a close, may you know a deep peace and divine calm. It is a slower week at LABC … Continue reading This Sunday (December 31) at LABC →

Even under the best of circumstances the holiday season can be demanding. This is especially true for those who are grieving. Our annual Blue Christmas Service is intended to speak directly to this reality. It will be held in the … Continue reading Blue Christmas Service This Sunday →