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“HOPE – Hold ON, Pandemic Ends!” Easier to say, than it has been to do. Shut in on ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, we have become pandemic zombies. The post April 11, 2021 9:30 am Service – Buried in Fear, Overflowing with Joy appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

“HOPE – Hold ON, Pandemic Ends!” Easier to say, than it has been to do. Shut in on ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, we have become pandemic zombies. The post April 11, 2021 8:00 am Service – Buried in Fear, Overflowing with Joy appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Easter morning begins with more questions, How did the huge stone get rolled away? and Where is my Lord, what have they done with him? The resurrection astounds us, even today, yet it is the cornerstone of our faith for without the foolishness of God, we have no hope. Because of the resurrection we have the greatest hope of all, forgiveness and eternal life with God. The post April 4, 2021 9:30am Service – Rolling Stones appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Easter morning begins with more questions, How did the huge stone get rolled away? and Where is my Lord, what have they done with him? The resurrection astounds us, even today, yet it is the cornerstone of our faith for without the foolishness of God, we have no hope. Because of the resurrection we have the greatest hope of all, forgiveness and eternal life with God. The post April 4, 2021 8:00am Easter Service – Rolling Stones appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Easter morning begins with more questions, How did the huge stone get rolled away? and Where is my Lord, what have they done with him? The resurrection astounds us, even today, yet it is the cornerstone of our faith for without the foolishness of God, we have no hope. Because of the resurrection we have the greatest hope of all, forgiveness and eternal life with God. The post April 4, 2021 Sunrise Service – Rolling Stones appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

The seven last statements of Jesus while being crucified on a cross reveal Gods wisdom, love, forgiveness, ultimate desire for humanity, and our petulance as humans. The post April 2, 2021 – Holy Friday appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus mandate to celebrate what we have come to know as Holy Communion. Maundy is a Latin word meaning command. The Last Supper connects us to the Exodus - deliverance from slavery and now, Jesus is going to deliver us from the slavery to sin. The post April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

If compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece as Ludwig Erhard noted, then how do Christians do compromise? The post Compromise Is Not a Dirty Word appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Today’s scripture is: Matthew 18:21-35 Unforgiveness eats as us like a cancer. It is self-imprisonment. Jesus wants to free us and helps us to forgive. Forgiving flushes the pain and toxins from us setting us free to reclaim joy. Forgiving those who have wronged us, or even ourselves, brings us healing and wholeness that frees us from being victims to the wrong. It benefits our loved ones too because our unforgiveness keeps us from being whole in our relationships. Forgivness The post Forgiveness Fitness appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Today’s scripture is: Exodus 12:1-4 What events have shaped your faith? This week we look at a major event in the Bible that has shaped both the Jewish faith and became a key event in our Christian faith, the Passover. From a historical event and record to a deeply spiritual shared ritual that opens the door for the Holy Spirit in our lives. The Passover marked an event in the life of the early Israelites when they began the exodus The post Formative Moments, Shaping Faith appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

First, devote yourself to prayer, pray for others, then remember that every conversation you have with someone either draws them toward Christ or pushes them away. The post Conversations & Encouragement appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

We are people of the heart as well as people of the mind. Our heart is the very center of our being. It is where all our thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams, and fears come together. The post It’s a Heart Thing! appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Jesus demonstrates his sense of humor in his interaction with the Canaanite woman as he banters with her but yet he honors her demonstration of faith. The post A Place at the Table appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

If you could go back in time, what would you change about your life? Lets face it, we all think about this and imagine what life would be like if only.... The post What Would You Change? appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Some say the age of miracles ended with the disciples. Some say miracles are stories that teach. Some say miracles are just coincidences we cant explain. Some say miracles are real. The post The Real Story appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Today’s Scripture – Romans 8:28, 31-32, 35, 37-39 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. “You cannot receive what you don’t give.Outflow The post Love That Will Not Let Me Go! appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

The Kingdom of God is near and its our job to break the news to the world. We are agents of the new kingdom! We are heralds and messengers breaking the best possible news upon a world eager to hear some good news! -We do not, and should not, hide our light under a bushel basket (Matthew 5:14-15). The post Breaking News appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

We do not stop enough to listen to God speaking. And like the people of Jerusalem long ago, we often misunderstand the Spirit’s movement among us. In the silence and stillness of this moment, let us draw near to God and truly listen.. The post We Are God’s Children appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

Today’s Scripture – Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Love is neither a prize nor a product, but one dimension of a three-dimensional relationship. It has been God’s good gift from the beginning, and Song of Songs teaches us to use it wisely, within the bounds of the commitment and covenant for which God created us. Song of Solomon leads us into some beautiful love poetry, if not occasionally a bit racy. This text is rich in celebrating the gift of romantic The post Sacred Love appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.

It is said that God is omnipotent - he knows everything. God created everything yet the Psalm writer seems to feel ignored, forgotten by God. God is capable of forgetting, he has promised to forget our sins if we confess Jesus as Lord. But if God is capable of forgetting there is one thing he is incapable of and thats forgetting you. The post The Forgetting God appeared first on Lakeview United Methodist Church.