March 2016
E-Reflections
a monthly newsletter of Lakewood UMC
Welcome to E-Reflections! 

Reflections and our web site will be a work in progress for the next few months. 

If you would like to submit an article, contact  Karen Chaudhry by the 15th of the month (karenchaudhry@yahoo.com). Copies of Lakewood UMC's E-Reflections are available in the church office and in the back of the church. 

Questions? Contact Denise Foster at lakedenise@bellsouth.net or 733-8477.

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Saturday, March 5, 
8 am
United Methodist 
Men's  Corn Hole Tournament
Join the men this Saturday morning, 8 am in the CAC gym. Coffee, doughnuts and lunch provided --not to mention lots of fun!

Also, join us Monday, March 28 at 6 pm for dinner in the CAC Dining Room and a presentation by Jay Permenter. 
CHURCH-WIDE WORK DAY MARCH 12 - 8 AM TO 12 NOON


Join us Saturday, March 12, for a church-wide work day 8:00 am until 12 noon. We will be raking, mulching, cleaning, dusting, pressure washing, and  
re-striping the parking lots. BASICALLY DOING OUR SPRING CLEANING AND BEAUTIFICATION. To sign up email lakewumc@bellsouth.net or call the church office at 733-8477.
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EASTER EVENTS

 
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March 19 - Easter Extravaganza, 11 am - 2 pm
March 20 - Palm Sunday, 8:30 & 11 am Worship Services.  Easter lily orders are due today. Look for the order forms in the pews this month.
March 24 - Holy Thursday service, 7 pm
March 25 - Good Friday service, 7 pm
March 27 - Easter, 8:30 & 11 am Worship Services. Special Easter breakfast by the Lakewood Missions Team.  

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, March 19 from 11am - 2pm
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Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Games, Prizes, Egg Hunts and MORE! The event is FREE, however, lunch and baked goods can be purchased to benefit the preschool! We are in need of booth volunteers, candy, small prizes and baked goods! Please let Bethany Coleman know if you can help out or would like to donate anything: lakewoodkids@gmail.com or 733-8477. Thank you!


Wednesday Night Life
DINNER SERVED 
5:15-6:00 pm IN THE CAC GYM          
ADULT GROUPS BEGIN 6:10 PM - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Contact: Eric Williams,  Associate Pastor, ericumc@mac.com 

March 9 - Current Groups End
March 16 - Worship & Celebration in Preparation for Holy Week
March 30 - New Groups Begin
              
              WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENUS AND SERVERS               
March 2 - Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich - Family Matters/Living Room
March 9 - Spaghetti & Meatballs - Open Forum
March 16 - Baked Potato Bar - Modern Family
March 23 - No Wednesday NightLife - Holy Week
 
 


YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL -  2:30 pm - Bryan Amerling, lakeyouth@gmail.com                  
FEASTING IN THE WORD   - Adult Bible Study, 4 pm, Carol Hudson, 607-6924
Church Library- EB 102                    
CHILDREN'S CHOIR - 6:00 PM - Choir Room (Music Suite - Winn Dixie side), program follows,  Bethany Coleman,  lakewoodkids@comcast.net
ADULT CHOIR - 7:30 PM - Music Suite -  Contact: Dr. Brenda Spargo, brenspargo@aol.com

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My very deepest thanks to my wonderful church family for their loving condolences in the death of my granddaughter. Your prayers, cards, and visits were such comfort in so difficult a time  - N ancy Freeman
                      
I am so thankful for the love and support that Cherry and I received from our Lakewood family after the death of my 96 year-old mother, Lucille Britt. Thank you all and G od Bless you.    -Denny Britt

Thank you to Lakewood for their love and continued support of Celebrate Recovery with a special thank you to those who have been providing dinner on Monday nights. God bless.
 - Cyndi Morphew
 
 OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND SYMPATHY 
 . . .
 
. . . To Mike Brown and family on the death of his brother, Jim, February 21. 
. . . To Suzanne Biery and her family on the death of her sister, 
       Patti Ezzell, February 28.


Young at Hearts

Young at Hearts visit Elmcroft of Timberlin Parc the 2nd Sunday of each month sharing fellowship, worship, and communion with residents. Our next visit will be on March 13. Call Ann Crenshaw (737-2797) for more information.
 
On Sunday, March 20 at the Young at Heart luncheon, Jim Grant will give a PowerPoint presentation on "Iceland - The Land of Fire and Ice". This presentation will cover almost the entire island of Iceland.  Everyone is welcome to attend this monthly luncheon right after the second service on the third Sunday of each month. Come and enjoy one of Chef Ron's delicious lunches and see this informative presentation.
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YOUNG AT HEARTS PECANS AND WALNUTS FOR SALE                
There are pecan halves ($10), pecan pieces ($10), and cinnamon-glazed pecans ($8) as well as walnuts ($8) still available for sale. If you are interested, please call the church office (733-8477) or ask Ruth Bailey for assistance.

Every Monday Night!
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7 - 8 pm Main Meeting
8- 9 pm Small Groups
9 pm Cornerstone Cafe
 
Bring your kids ages 5 - 12 to Celebration Place! While adults explore topics that bring healing and wholeness, kids discover the same truths in 
age-appropriate ways! Celebration Place helps to lead kids as they make Jesus the enduring, rock-solid foundation of their lives and is designed to inspire kids with hope, joy,and happiness while they learn to rely on God.
 
To volunteer, take a step study, or to get involved in any way, please contact Cyndi Morphew at 318-6539 or Mark or Suzanne Biery at 730-3057.   www.crjacksonville.com.
 
HAPPENING IN OUR LAKEWOOD 
WORLD AND BEYOND 

BIBLE  STUDIES FOR ALL             
"The Faith Life" - First Thursday Bible Study with Gloria Short - (Room EB 102). March 3, 10:45 am - 12 pm. Questions? Call Gloria at 396-6342. 
Feasting in the Word Bible Study- 4 pm, Wednesdays, Carol Hudson, 607-6924 Church Library- EB 102       

PARKING REMINDER        
Please remember to park in Lakewood's designated parking spaces, not in the Church of Christ parking area. 

LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
The Florida Conference of the UMC offers Lay Ministry classes March 18 and 19, 2016 at the Highlands UMC in Jacksonville. Classes will be taught simultaneously and both days are required for each course. Deadline for registration is March 4, 2016. You can find the registration form on the flumc.org Web site. For more information, contact Linda Cumbie 463-1074 or luverofangels01@yahoo.com. The purpose of Lay Servant Ministries is to equip the laity to realize and respond to their call to ministry.

YOUTH AUCTION
The Main Event, Lakewood's annual Silent Auction to benefit the Youth Choir Tour trip, will be happening on Saturday, April 30, 5 - 8 pm. We are very excited to offer an evening of fun, fellowship, great food, and an opportunity to bid on numerous items. Tickets will go on sale Sunday, March 20. Please feel free to contact Bryan Amerling at 424-7994 or lakeyouth@gmail.com if you have questions or if you would like to donate something or solicit donations. Thanks!

UCOM - United Community Outreach Ministry
U.C.O.M. food pantry currently has urgent needs for canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, breakfast items, peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauce, Ramen noodles and Vienna sausage.  If your Sunday school class, coworkers, civic group or other organization is looking for community service projects, consider hosting a food drive or fundraiser to benefit U.C.O.M.  It is a fun way to raise awareness and help end hunger and poverty in our community.  Mark your calendars for the annual Music Festival coming up on Sunday April 24 at 6:30 pm at Lakewood Presbyterian Church. This year's concert event will showcase talented musicians from our very own Chancel Choir and Men's Ensemble along with other supporting churches and the community. Join us for a great evening of music and fundraising with the theme "God and Country."

CONFIRMATION
Anyone who wishes to join our 2016 Confirmation Class, starting on Sunday, April 3 should contact Bethany Coleman for more information. We currently have 7 sixth graders starting the class this Spring and would welcome anyone sixth grade or older, who has not yet been confirmed, to join us! Bethany Coleman, Dir.  of Children's Ministries, lakewoodkids@comcast.net.
 
LUMC ENDOWMENT FUND                                                                                The LUMC Endowment Committee will be considering requests for funds in March. Church members, Sunday School classes, official LUMC committees and employees (on behalf of departments) and other groups controlled or directed by LUMC are eligible to apply. In general, the Fund is intended for Church projects or purposes which are not general operating expenses covered by the annual operating budget. Requests which are intended to supplement programs and ministries are appropriate. Applications are available in the church office and will be accepted March 1 - 31, 2016. Completed forms should be returned to the office manager, Melanie Evans. For emergency requests, contact Melanie at 733-8477.

EASTER LILIES
The Easter lilies donor's bulletin will be Sunday, March 27. You must have your order in by Sunday, March 20. Look for the Easter Lily envelope in the pews this month.
 
HENDERSON SETTLEMENT
Mark Lemons, Executive Director of Henderson Settlement in SE Kentucky will speak on Henderson's mission work in Appalachia at 9:45, Sunday March 20 in the Fellowship Hall.  All adults and teens are invited to attend.


"Time Well Spent" Women's Retreat
Really Was Time Well Spent








Thank you to all who supported and helped to make our "Time Well Spent" retreat a success. Approximately 90 ladies enjoyed Kim Skinner, her testimony and teachings about time, and how we spend it with people around us. Special thanks to Chef Ron and Pat Zeiser for our wonderful meals.

Upcoming Women's Events
 
Moving to the Word -  Low, Moderate, or High Impact Aerobics
Join Linda Fralick on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 am - 9:45 am for a fun, safe, and user-friendly fitness routine. Please wear comfortable clothes so that you can move easily at the level that is perfect for you! If you have questions, please call Linda at 379-9170, text 349-9411, or email fgfralick@comcast.net . Our first session will be on Monday, April 4th, Room CAC-203.
 
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