Lakeshore Outreach

Family, These are uncertain days. There is great tension in our nation’s capitol. There are fires raging in our state. There is a hint of smoke from those fires in the air. Along with hundreds of thousands of others, many … Continue reading This Sunday (October 27) at LABC →

This Sunday, June 9, is Pentecost Sunday as well at Graduate Recognition Sunday. Please wear red! A Prayer – O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are rights, and … Continue reading This Sunday (June 9) at LABC →

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 →