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Vol. 67 No. 18 ✥ May 6, 2026

May 10, 2026 ❖ The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Lessons: Psalm 66:13-22; 1 Peter 3:13-22

Sermon: "Sustained by Doing Good"

First Peter reminds believers that we are called to set ourselves apart by recognizing Christ as Lord in our lives. In the ancient world of many lords and gods, and even in our culture where many thing vie for our allegiance, we are foremost followers of Jesus. We are called to do good, whatever we may face and be ready always to share the love we have encountered. 

Eastertide Sermon Series – Sustained by Resurrection: This season we journey through 1 Peter together to explore what it means to live out our faith in the midst of suffering. Through reading these writings to fledgling churches, we are given a light by which we can survive whatever comes our way, knowing we are sustained by our God.



Anthems:

"Do Not Be Afraid" - Stopford

"A Heart To Serve" - Crescenz

Worship is live on our homepage and YouTube channel at 11:00 a.m.,

but we love having you with us in the sanctuary!

We are in need of volunteers for this year's VBS!

Lead teachers, assistant teachers, craft and recreation volunteers,

as well as folks to help set up the week before, are needed.

We also need youth helpers to assist throughout the week.

Use the links to register below!

Please remember the following persons who need our prayers and support:

Bryant Aldridge Rehab Hospital, 2400 Medpark Drive (04)

Mike Evans

UNC - Nash, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive (04)

Lela Chesson

Robert Woods

At Home:

Ann Bishop, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Apt. S210, Durham, NC 27705

Janice Bobbitt (Chuck Taylor's sister), 4204 Whitehurst Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409

Robyn Edwards Chapman (Jeannette Pittman's cousin), 1481 Richardson Road, Apt. C406, Apex, NC 27523

Bob Davis (Dan Davis' brother), 427 McIver Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Doug Edwards, 4699 Moreland Drive, Battleboro, NC 27809

Michele Costa Foster, 105 Gloucester Court (03)

Charlotte Gilliam, 3794 Loblolly Drive (04)

Bill Jones (Dorrie Wright’s brother)

C. B. Morris, 1930 Northern Boulevard (04)

Jeannette and Grady Pittman, 313 Englewood Drive (04)

Patricia Taylor (Napoleon Taylor's wife), 514 Hammond Street (04)

Betsy Waters, 401 E. Rhode Island Avenue, Room 275, Southern Pines, NC 28387



Our Members at Home:

Martha Bulluck, Spring Arbor, 1251 South Winstead Avenue, Room 208 (04)

John Cappiello, Brookridge Retirement Community, 1199 Hayes Forest Dr., Room 534, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Daisy Howell, The Landings of Rocky Mount Mills, 1365 River Drive, Room 512 (04)

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Jim Wiggs who died on April 30. Jim was a member of Lakeside for 33 years. Service arrangements are pending.

We offer our sympathy to Nancy and Bobby Ellis and their family in the death of Nancy's brother-in-law, James Proctor, on May 3 in Stokesdale.

YOUTH NEWS

Thanks to all who came out for the end-of-year party on Sunday night! It was a fun ending to a fabulous year of ministry with Lakeside's Youth and Children!

I look forward to seeing everyone on May 16 for the car wash and May 17 as we celebrate Youth & Graduate Sunday. Remember that Gatekeepers registration forms are due no later than May 28.  Best of luck to everyone who has testing and exams remaining! 

Elizabeth

MUSIC NOTES

Please mark your calendars for some exciting musical performances coming up in our community! Next Friday - Sunday, May 15-17, the Tarboro Choral Society hosts its annual music festival, this year entitled "America Sings: A Musical Tapestry" celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Lakeside has several members and friends involved throughout the weekend, and we hope you will join us! 

Jake

TOPNOTCHER NEWS

On Tuesday, June 9, we will travel to the NC Symphony outdoor concert on the Tarboro Commons. Sign up on the Event Registration page of our website, call the church office, or click the button below and be sure to let us know if you need a ride.

Sue

GUEST CHOIR CONCERT: UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR

SATURDAY, MAY 23 at 7:00 PM

LAKESIDE SANCTUARY

On Saturday, May 23, Lakeside will host the Houghton University Chamber Choir from Houghton, New York for a concert of sacred a cappella works on the theme of "finding the light of Christ in times of darkness." Houghton, a Wesleyan-affiliated university, boasts a wonderful music program, and we are excited to host them as a part of their East coast tour. For those not travelling on Memorial Day Weekend, we hope you'll come out and support these young musicians!

Plans are underway for our 35th year of

Gatekeepers Workcamp!

Registration forms for youth and adult volunteers

have been sent out by email,

or you may request one from the church office.

The final deadline for all registrations is May 28.

Thursday, May 7

10:00 a.m. Needles & Prayers, Parlor

5:30 p.m. Music Committee, Conference Room

Friday, May 8

10:30 a.m. Lakeside Preschool Mother's Day Tea Party, Robbins Hall

Sunday, May 10

9:45 a.m.  Growing Together Groups, Education Building

10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

11:00 a.m.  Worship, Sanctuary

Monday, May 11

11:00 a.m. Circle 10, Robbins Hall

Tuesday, May 12

4:00 p.m. Endowment Committee

5:30 p.m. Facilities Committee, Conference Room

5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School Orientation, Lecture Room

Wednesday, May 13

10:30 a.m. At the Table, Benvenue Country Club

4:30 p.m. Turnage Lecture Series Committee, Conference Room

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Music Suite

For a printable monthly calendar, click the button below.

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THIS SUNDAY AT LAKESIDE

Deacon Greeter - Kate Barnes and Lori Joyner

Ushers - Dick Berry, David Parker, and Don Raper

Acolyte - Daniel Edwards

Please visit our website - www.lakesidechurchrmt.org