The Thursday Update

FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Hi Lakeshore,

God is doing so much at Lakeshore. We’re welcoming new guests, celebrating new faith commitments, rejoicing in baptisms, and watching teams grow as new members step in. Not even “mud season” in Upstate New York can dampen our joy. (You know the season—mid-February to mid-May—when snow turns heavy with water, rain turns anything not paved into mud, and the trees stubbornly remain grayish-brown.)

There is nothing like helping people who have discovered a relationship with Christ become better disciples of Christ. There is no greater joy, no wiser investment of our time, and nothing more rewarding—both now and for eternity. Those of you who have participated in a class, small group, Midweek, baptism, or mentoring relationship know exactly what I mean.

The delight of helping someone respond to Christ—through serving, sharing their faith, or growing in their knowledge of God’s Word—will last forever. And while making disciples requires effort and perseverance, that work is rewarded both here and now and throughout eternity.

My prayer is that this year each of us who loves Jesus will ask Him to help us become better disciples by intentionally helping others become better disciples—who will, in turn, make disciples themselves.

Love and prayers!

Pastor Brian
Discipleship Pastor