September 2016 E-REFLECTIONS


   Wednesday Nights Return September 14!

We have had an interesting summer together with our sanctuary renovation happening. While we are all excited to get our sanctuary finished, we still have some time to wait. In the meantime, we want to get our Wednesday Night gatherings back in action. Since we are still worshiping in the gym, we are going to start this year a little differently. The biggest difference is that we will be serving dinner in two locations, the Fellowship Hall and the CAC Dining Room, to handle the crowd. Our children's choir and youth ministries will still have their normal activities. However, our adult gatherings will be in the gym for a time of worship, celebrating what God is doing in and through Lakewood. We will have music and testimonies that will inspire all of us. Please understand that this schedul e is only for the Wednesday Nights in September beginning on the 14th. We hope to offer a variety of small group opportunities beginning in October.  

Schedule:

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm:  Dinner -  Fellowship Hall and the CAC Dining Room

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm:  Children's Choir -  Sonbeams (pre-K, K, and 1st grade) meet in the Dramatic Playroom in the Children's Building. Praise Factor (2nd grade - 6th grade) meets in the Choir Room.

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm - Celebrate! -  Gym
 SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM
               Sunday, August 14, 2016

Standing with  Jace Feist are his parents, Jacob and Tella Feist; his godparent, Jonmorad Babadi; and his grandparents, Ruth Babadi, and Jeff and Nancy Feist. Standing with  Illiyana Fernandez are her parents, Esteven and Leila Fernandez; her siblings, Isaac and Isabella; her godparent, Jonmorad Babadi; and her grandparent, Ruth Babadi. Not pictured: the children's great-grandparents, Ralph and Judy Hiden. 
BIBLE STUDIES 

First Thursday Bible Study with Gloria Short 
September 1, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm, Room EB 102. The topic is "The Life-Changing Elements Of Prayer." Questions? Call Gloria at 396-6342.  


"Feasting in the Word" Bible Study  with Carol Hudson
"Feasting in the Word" resumes Wednesday, September 7, from 
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm in the church library. We will study the book of 
Jeremiah along with portions of Lamentations.  All are  welcome! 
For more information, contact Carol Hudson, 607-6924. 
Our Christian Love and Sympathy

. . . to Paul Frederickson and his family on the death of his wife, Roxie Frederickson, August 7. Roxie previously worked at the LUM preschool. 

. . . to Mark Stars and his family on the death of his mother, Eunice Stars, August 8. 

. . .  to David Hartley and his family on the death of his aunt, Helon Danese, August 9 in Loretto, Florida. 

. . . to Tommy Abood and his family on the death of his mother, Louise Abood, August 12. 
Congratulations

. . . to Jennings and Marisa Cooksey on the birth of their son, Jennings Taylor Cooksey, August 10. Proud grandparents are Teresa and Bryan Cooksey. Proud great-grandmother is Dolores Boyce. 

. . .  to Brittany and Thomas Booth on the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Sawyer Booth, August 15. Proud grandparents are Logan and Tami Cannon. Proud great-grandparents are Phillip and Ellen Cannon. 
UCOM  programs served over 5,500 people in June an d July, including the food pantry, Emergency Services Center, Meals on Wheels, Summer Lunch Program, and Vacation Bible School. Thank you for your generous food, financial, and in-kind donations. Currently, the food pantry is in need of rice, dry beans, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, soup, Vienna sausages, granola bars, small bottles of water, cereal, and Ramen noodles.  We are also collecting hygiene items such as razors, combs, soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant for the homeless. Donations  can be dropped off in the basket outside the church office.  If you would like more information about how you can help UCOM, contact Judy Davis at 383-9520 or [email protected] . 
There is a  North East District Lay Servan t  Ministries  Training event coming up at Howe Memorial UMC in Crescent City, Florida. Basic and advanced courses will be offered and run from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm on Friday, September 23 and from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 24. Cost is $35 and covers your class registration, book, and lunch. Registration ends September 10. For more information, or how to register, click here. 
Mark your calendars!
On  Friday, October 7, Lakewood Missions presents "Mr. Lakewood." Join us for an evening of fun, food, and Mission Moments to support our local and global missions. On Sunday, October 9, Lakewood hosts its own Missions and Ministry Fair. If you have   a Mission or Ministry, and would like to be     involved, please contact Michele                   Johnston,  [email protected]. 
On September 17, join us for an open house at the Florida United Methodist Children's Home and its Madison Youth Ranch in Enterprise, FL. The church bus departs Lakewood at 8:30 am and returns at 5:00 pm the same day. There are spots available on the bus. Interested?  
Contact Anna Ewing,  [email protected] .
The Lakewood United Methodist Endowment Committee will be considering requests for funds this September. 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 that are not general operating expenses covered by the annual operating budget.  Requests that are intended to supplement programs and ministries are appropriate. Applications are available in the church office and will be accepted September 1 - 30. Completed forms should be returned to the office manager, Melanie Evans. For emergency requests, contact Melanie at 733-8477. 

Our next church-wide blood drive will be held on Sunday, September 11 from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm in front of our CAC entrance.  Reservations can be made online at www.oneblooddonor.org  or you can just walk up on Sunday morning, September 11.  There is no greater gift than a donation of life-saving blood that you alone can give to a fellow human being. Hope to see you there. Free donuts await you! 
                                                    
                                        -Denny Britt, Blood Drive Coordinator 

We welcome all visitors and enjoy sharing with those who have never taken advantage of our wonderful lunches, fellowship, and varied programs.

September 8: YAH will enjoy lunch at Schooner's in St. Augustine. The bus leaves the church at 10:45 am. RSVP to Ruth Bailey (268-2936). 

September 11:  The YAH visit Elmcroft of Timberlin Parc sharing fellowship, worship, and communion with residents. Share this experience with us at 3:30 pm.

September 18 :  Beginning at 12:15 pm, YAH will have lunch in the CAC Dining Room followed by a program by Faith Cooksey. What a wonderful way to celebrate grandparents month. Faith has grown up at LUMC and qualifies as a true grandchild to many of us. 

CELEBRATE RECOVERY
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.  www.crjacksonville.com.

Men! Join us in the CAC Dining Room at 6:00 pm, September 26, for food, fellowship, and fun. Questions? Email Mark at  [email protected].

E-Reflections

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, or would like to submit an article, contact Karen Chaudhry ( [email protected]). Submissions must be received  by the 15th of the month. Copies of Lakewood UMC's E-Reflections are available in the church office and in the CAC Gym. 
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