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Connect October 2021
Lake Baptism
NEW TO LAKEWOOD?
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This basic intro to We believe you grow to be like Christ God has gifted each of us
Lakewood is designed as you do life with other people. In differently and at Lakewood
to help you discover who addition, we are convinced sustained we have ways to serve that
we are and where we are life-change happens best in the match your gifting! Visit
going as a church. context of a small group. Visit our LAKEWOODLIFE.ORG/SERVE
NEXT DISCOVER CLASS Info Desk to learn about Sunday to see some of the ways to
Wednesday, November 17 morning groups. We also have serve using your personality,
in the Fellowship Hall groups that meet all week around gifts and abilities.
LAKEWOODLIFE.ORG/ Hall County. To find a group, go to
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2 / October 2021
NOTE FROM
Dr. Tyler Smiley
What a joy it was to celebrate as a church the baptism of 27
people at our Lake Baptism service! Some of these are brand
new to the faith while others have been walking with the Lord
for years, but at our Lake Baptism they all publicly declared their
faith in Jesus Christ. If you have been thinking about baptism but
have never followed the Lord in this important step of Christian
obedience, please know that one of our ministers would love to
talk with you. Please fill out the Connect card and let us know.
We have several retreats coming up in the month of October.
Our Gather ministry will be hosting a retreat for young adults.
Student Ministry's Mantreat takes place for middle and high
school students at the Retreat at Long Mountain. Refuge will be a
one night gathering for women later this month. All of these are
opportunities to connect with other believers and grow in your
faith, and all the information for these events is in this issue of
Connect.
Connect
Pumpkin Fest is back! On the last Wednesday in October, join
us for games, corn, candy, food trucks and a hayride. As you and
your family enjoy this wonderful event, please consider spending
part of the night serving in some capacity. Our hope is that our
community will feel welcomed on our campus and get a taste of
what Christian fellowship is like at Lakewood.
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It is an honor to serve in this church. The Lord is working in our
midst, and by his grace we are participating in his mission on 2 Welcome
earth. Thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord and for your
steadfastness to his work through this ministry. 4 Missions Spotlight
May the Lord be praised! 5 Fall Retreats
6 Pumpkin Fest
7 Coming Up
The VISION of Lakewood is to be a regional church that makes
8 Looking Back
disciples of Jesus Christ locally, nationally and globally.
CROSSPOINT WORSHIP is a traditional blend of praise and
worship at 9:30 AM in the Chapel.
REAL LIFE is a vibrant, contemporary worship experience at
11:00 AM in the Ministry Center. lakewoodlife.org / 3
ADOPTION FOSTER CARE SESSIONS
Sunday, October 3 • 12:15-2:30 PM
Join us over lunch for ONE of three Information Sessions:
So You Might Want to Adopt; Foster Care Information; OR
Supporting & Serving Foster Parents. Sign up and make
childcare reservations at lakewoodlife.org/events. Childcare
will be provided.
Upward Basketball Registration
Basketball is back for
another season! Open to
girls, grades K-6th and
boys, grades K-8th. Early
Registration is $85 and ends
FITZ FAMILY October 29. Games begin
ASIA in January. Register at
The Fitz family live and work in Asia lakewoodlife.org/recreation.
among unreached people groups. The
Fitz's are passionate about sharing
NEW STUDY FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS
the gospel and making disciples
STARTS Oct. 3 • 9:30 AM • The Lodge
among those who have limited gospel
The Parents of Teenagers Sunday Morning Group will be
access. They currently serve on a team
starting a new study, "Parenting for a Faith that Lasts." This
that also seeks to equip short-term
practical parenting course addresses relevant topics for
missionaries to serve in Central Asia
parenting in today's world incuding: parenting your middle
long-term.
schooler towards independence; parenting in an anxious
world; understanding the teenage brain and parenting
PLEASE PRAY:
today’s digitally naive generation. If you are the parent
• For the Fitz's encouragement in the
of a middle or high school student, make plans to come!
Lord as they minister far from home
Contact joywillis@lakewoodlife.org for more information.
• For boldness and compassion as they
share the gospel and disciple those
around them
• For future missionaries to be well-
trained and equipped for long-term
gospel ministry in the region
For more Information please contact Men of Lakewood will gather on the first Wednesday of
benji@lakewoodlife.org the month, October 6, to drill down on a "Habit of Grace."
Each habit will be formative in your spiritual life, as well as
in the life of your group. Scott Smith will lead this group in
the Fellowship Hall from 6:15-7:30 AM. Biscuits and coffee
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September
2021 2020
2021 provided.
Gather Fall Retreat Novemeber 5-7
Come for our annual quiet
time retreat, where all
our groups will get away
together to read the Word.
We will spend portions of
time alone in the word, time MEET OUR NEWEST
together discussing what we CHURCH PLANTER
read, and the rest of the time having fun! The cost is
$55. Register at lakewoodlife.org/gather.
BEN PRESTON
BURLINGTON, VT
Ben Preston is the pastor of New
King Church in Burlington, Vermont.
Several years ago Ben and his family
moved from Georgia to Vermont
with a desire to plant churches in
unchurched areas of the United
States. Now, a few years in, New King
Church is a strong gospel witness in a
very post-christian context.
PLEASE PRAY:
• For encouragement and faith for the
Prestons as they follow the Lord in the
work of church planting
• For the ongoing health, unity and
growth of New King Church
• For the gospel to go forth in
Burlington and the surrounding area
For more Information please contact
benji@lakewoodlife.org
lakewoodlife.org
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COME AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!
Children will enjoy ACTIVITY BOOTHS, inflatables,
petting zoo and hayride. Eat FREE FOOD: Roasted Corn,
Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Bruster’s Ice Cream. There will also
Scan with your be FOOD TO PURCHASE from Hot Dog Ninja, Skoagies, Frozen
smarphone for Frenzee and BBQ.
more details
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? Small Groups, ministry teams or families
can sponsor an Activity Booth. Individuals are also needed to staff inflatables,
registration and other acitities. Sign up at LAKEWOODLIFE.ORG.
CANDY DONATIONS Bags of individually wrapped candy without nuts can be
brought to the Church Office or Kids Cove.
COMING UP AT LAKEWOOD LEARN MORE AT LAKEWOODLIFE.ORG/EVENTS
October 3 Discover Step 2 | 11:00 AM
October 3 Adoption/Foster Care Info Sessions | 12:30 PM
October 5 Women on Mission | 10:30 AM
October 6 First Wednesday Men's Gathering | 6:15 AM
October 6 Fusion Plus | 6:30 PM
October 10 Discover Step 3 | 11:00 AM
October 16 Joy Ministry Respite | 5:00 PM
October 17 Discover Step 4 | 11:00 AM
October 19 Senior Adult Luncheon | 12:00 PM
October 22 Women's Fall Refuge | 6:00 PM
October 23-24 Mantreat
October 27 Pumpkin Fest
November 2 Women on Mission | 10:30 AM
November 3 First Wednesday Men's Gathering | 6:15 AM
November 5-7 Gather Fall Retreat
November 7 Veteran Recognition Sunday
November 15-22 Operation Christmas Child Collection Week
November 17 Discover Step 1 | 6:00 PM
November 18 Senior Adult Thanksgiving Dinner | 6:30 PM
November 20 Thanksgiving Box Outreach | 8:00 AM
November 20 Joy Ministry Respite | 5:00 PM
November 24 No Wednesday Night Activities
November 28 First Sunday of Advent
November 28-30 Upward Basketball Evaluations
*Events are subject to change. Use your smart phone to scan the QR code above for the latest information.
Weekly
SUNDAY MORNINGS WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Weekly
Babies, Preschool & Children 9:30 & 11:00 Babies, Preschool & Children 6:00
Middle & High School Students 9:30 Middle & High School Students 6:30
Young Adult Groups 9:30 Adult Bible Studies 6:15
Adult Small Groups 8:30 & 9:30 & 11:00 Crosspoint Choir 6:15
Worship Services 9:30 & 11:00 DivorceCare 6:30
TUESDAYS
TUESDAYSCelebrate CelebrateRecovery
Recovery• •6:30
6:30PM
PMLarge
LargeGroup
Group
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LOOKING BACK
Ways to Give:
GIVE ONLINE:
lakewoodlife.org/give
Dr. Tyler Smiley baptized 27 people at our Lake Baptism.
Average Weekly Ministry Budget Need: $114,375
Average Weekly received 8/22 to 9/12: $97,935.97
New Members Alice Caverzasi, Lucy Claire Baugh, McKenna Whiting, OFFERING BASKET:
Mark Loving, Graham Beccue, Hallie Winfrey, Chris Gaudinier, Payton Cable, cash or check
Macy Michael Hill, Channing Lester, Caroline Joyner, Hadassah Miller, Jamey ENDOWMENT FUND:
Queen, Morgan McNeal, Britt Sawyer, Ryan Clay, Haley Usrey, Steve Sturgeon, lakewoodlife.org/
Scott & Terri Branch endowment-ministry
The Real Life service may contain flashing lights that might cause difficulties for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
SENIOR PASTOR Dr. Tyler Smiley • thsmiley@lakewoodlife.org
CONTACT
EXECUTIVE/MISSIONS PASTOR Robert Puckett • rpuckett@lakewoodlife.org
WORSHIP PASTOR Zak McQueen • zmcqueen@lakewoodlife.org
ASSOCIATE/SR. ADULT PASTOR Don Ormsbee • dormsbee@lakewoodlife.org
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR Scott Smith • ssmith@lakewoodlife.org
STUDENT PASTOR Jamie Willis • jwillis@lakewoodlife.org
INTERIM CHILDREN'S DIRECTOR Andrew Beccue • abeccue@lakewoodlife.org
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