The Thursday Update

Lakeshore friends—

There is power in having a vision!  It’s important for our lives, for our families, for our careers, and for our church too.  Without it, we lose the focus we need and life becomes a daily grind without clear direction.

On Thursday, we will hold Vision Night (7-8pm in the Auditorium) and I hope you’ll be here to learn about our plans for the upcoming ministry year and beyond.  My desire is to help you hear our vision and how it impacts what we’re doing to fulfill it in the next season.  While many see obstacles, we need to see opportunities because that’s what God wants us to see.  After all, He’s in control!  Vision helps us look up and see God more clearly.

We have an exciting future ahead of us if we seize the opportunities God has given us.  I hope you’ll be here to hear it and be a part of it.

Warmly,
Vince

Lakeshore friends—

There is an old saying that goes like this: people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.  I think there is a lot of truth to it.

Care is what the world needs right now because increasingly our world is becoming divided by politics, COVID responses, race, and the like.  Sadly, even the church is experiencing some level of division as a result.  But when Peter shared how love covers a multitude of sins, he was reminding us that when we care for people, we tend to overcome even the deepest divisions with others…  not always and not with all people, but with more than if we don’t care.

Honey does attract more flies than vinegar.

I am thankful that our church is filled with so many caring people.  Each Sunday people come to church to learn, to serve, and to give because they care!  They care about God, they care about growing spiritually, and they care about others.

During these divisive times, let’s care for each other.  At the end of the day, that’s one of the many reasons why Jesus created His church.  And it’s why small groups are a critical part of all we do at Lakeshore.

Warmly,
Vince

Lakeshore friends—

This Saturday, we will remember what happened to our country 20 years ago.  It’s hard to believe that the evil and significant terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania occurred when kids who are Sophomores in college and younger were not yet even born!  And yet for those of us in our 30’s and older, we likely know exactly where we were when the news broke.

On Sunday, we will be having special guests from various sectors of our community at church as we remember this day and honor those who serve us in so many capacities.  We will have a segment dedicated to remembering 9/11 that will help us never forget what happened and I will talk about, “The Community We Need” as we begin a new series.

Hope to see you here for an important and meaningful Sunday—
Vince