Lakeshore Outreach

Order of Worship “…but be filled with the Spirit, 19 as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20 giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything … Continue reading Sunday Worship – August 2 →

When earth doesn’t look like heaven, the parables give us courage to keep expecting, waiting and working for God’s Kin-dom. Pastor Allison …the human being is constituted by the nobility and the courage of his dreams, of his utopian aspirations. For … Continue reading Sunday Worship – July 26 →

When we read the gospels we see that Jesus does not answer our every question or solve our every problem. Instead, he brings love into our every situation. Pastor Jim “Justice is what love looks like in public.” Cornel West … Continue reading Sunday Worship – July 19 →

“We must live for the love of what we may never see.” Ruben Alves, Brazilian Theologian Welcome – CarolynPrelude – “Prelude; Sonata in Sea: Cape Cod James Woodman (b. 1957) I: Barnstable” StanOpening Prayer – Dale E.Lords Prayer – Dale … Continue reading Sunday Worship – July 12 →

There is more, much more, to our sacred texts than their original meaning. The Reverend Dr. H. James Hopkins Welcome – JimPrelude – Nimrod (from “Enigma Variations” Edward Elgar) Stan Lord’s Prayer – MarleighHymn – “Lift Every Voice and Sing”Children’s … Continue reading Sunday Worship – July 5 →

Using Exodus 3:1-12, the story of Moses and the Burning Bush, the theme I want to work with this week is that of sirens. Sirens have a long history. In Greek mythology they were dangerous sea creatures that enticed seafarers … Continue reading Sunday Worship – June 28 →

The Power of Pessimism Theme: There is a difference between hope and optimism. Optimism can be very naïve while hope faces great difficulties with honesty. Hope trusts God to turn suffering into endurance and endurance into hope. It is often … Continue reading Father’s Day Worship – June 21 →

Order of Worship Thriving in the Face of Adversity: Honoring our StudentsI can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13, NRSV) Opening/WelcomePreludeLord’s Prayer Opening HymnChildren’s Time – Pastor Allison(Recognizing our promotees: Pre-K to K; K-1st grade; Elementary … Continue reading Sunday Worship – June 14 →

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African Proverb Welcome – Pastor Jim Prelude – Invocation – Pastor Carolyn Lord’s Prayer Hymn – “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Children’s Time … Continue reading Hunger Walk Sunday Worship – June 7 →

Easter is God’s resurrection moment; Pentecost is God’s resurrection movement, the birthday of the church, the shock troops of the Kingdom. On Easter God declares divine intention; on Pentecost God deploys divine insurgents. – Rev. Ken Sehested Order of Worship … Continue reading Pentecost Sunday Worship – May 31 →