Weekly News & Updates

April 1| Issue 12

Book Club News

Lakeside’s Inaugural Book Club

Join us for a two-session book study of James by Percival Everett, a bold and thought-provoking a retelling of Huckleberry Finn told through the eyes of Jim.

Everett's acclaimed novel raises deep questions about freedom, identity, race, and what it means to truly see another person's humanity.

We will meet on Tuesdays, April 7 and 14 at 10:00 a.m. No prior reading of Huckleberry Finn is required. All are welcome!

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This Week's Worship Information- EASTER SUNDAY!

Sermon: Rev. Sara Pair

Liturgist: Deborah Whitaker

Director of Music: Ann Tibbs

Children’s Moments: Jennifer Fox

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Sermon: This Is Not How It Ends

All services are available on Facebook or Facebook Live and

You tube. Join us online for worship at:

www.facebook.com/lakesidepb

www.youtube.com/@lumc_pinebluff

Pastor Sara and Friends Corner

In this week's article by Pastor Sara, she reminds us to remember not only the act of taking Holy Communion together at the Lord's table, but to receive- being made into one body.

Palm Sunday Parade and Baptisms

This year’s Palm Sunday was made even more joyous by the baptisms of David, Andrew, and Sadie Brown. Kimberly Mercado and Adrian Brown are the proud parents. What a blessing it is for these children to have such loving and supportive family and friends.

Community News

Mission Needs

Items needed for ongoing ministries

Broadmoor Elementary: Cans of Ravioli etc. and Boxed Mac & Cheese.

In order to provide enough food for Broadmoor,

20 cans and boxes are needed weekly.

Neighbor to Neighbor: Tuna and other non-perishables like beans and rice.

Blessing Box: non-perishable items

Trinity Village: Personal hygiene items

Opportunity House: Personal hygiene items, socks, towels.

Items may be placed in the baskets by the elevator

or brought to the office.

Congratulations to Mary Daniel and John Morgan on the birth of John William Morgan. Jack was born on March 23, 2026 and is the grandson of Elizabeth and Lee Hardin.

Mid-Week Manna and Project Transformation

Join Project Transformation Arkansas for a one-hour fundraising luncheon to share our mission and impact, while inspiring you to support our work.

Tuesday, April 7th from 12:00-1:00pm

in Fellowship Hall.

You'll hear from Donna Terrell of Fox16 News who will be leading a Q&A with staff and participants. Enjoy a meal, entertainment, and fellowship all while supporting a great cause.

Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the link below or in the office.

Buy tickets here

Summer Camp Registration

Mid-Week Manna will finish for the year on Wednesday, April 29th. It's been a wonderful year with our numbers of students and volunteers growing and learning together.

Keep an eye out here for upcoming Project Transformation News. This summer's camp begins June 9th and registration is now open but space is limited.

Prayer Concerns

This week's prayer concerns are available here

What’s Happening @ Lakeside United Methodist Church

Wednesday, April 1

9:30 LAAF

3:00 F & F zoom

3:50 Mid-Week Manna tutoring

5:30 Communion Service– Sanctuary

6:00 Dinner– all are welcome!

6:30 Easter Egg Hunt

6:30 Choir Practice

Thursday, April 2

Friday, April 3

Office closed

Saturday, April 4

Sunday, April 5 Easter!

8:30 Worship—Sanctuary

9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Worship -Sanctuary

4:00 Trinity Village Vespers

Monday, April 6

Office is closed

Tuesday, April 7

10:00 Book club

12:00 Project Transformation Luncheon

Wednesday, April 8

9:30 LAAF

3:00 F & F zoom

3:50 MWM tutoring

5:00 Spanish class

6:00 Choir Rehearsal

English Class

Thursday, April 9

Friday, April 10

Office closed

Saturday, April 11

Sunday, April 12

8:30 Chapel Worship

9:15 Sunday School

10:30 Sanctuary Worship

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