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Vol. 67 No. 27 ✥ July 8, 2026

July 12, 2026 ❖ The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Lessons: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Romans 8:1-11

Sermon: "No Condemnation"

Jason Schodt, Ministerial Intern, preaching

As we begin our sermon series on Romans, Paul reminds us that there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. Despite the reality of sin in the world and our own shortcomings, we are a people called to life in the Spirit. Perhaps we all have something to learn about the surprising places where the Fruit of the Spirit can be cultivated in our own lives, in response to the grace that is no condemnation.

Anthems:

"My Eyes for Beauty Pine" - Howells

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

but we love having you with us in the sanctuary!

OUR 35th YEAR OF

GATEKEEPERS WORKCAMP!

JULY 12-17, 2026

This year's Gatekeepers Workcamp theme is FAITHFUL. We will be guided by Paul's words to the Philippians, "I am confident of this, that the One who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Throughout the week, our devotions will focus on scriptures that remind us of God's steadfast love and abundant grace and the ways we are called to respond faithfully in our ministries to others. And we will give thanks for 35 years of faithful ministry through Gatekeepers Workcamp!

We ask you to pray for the nearly 100 youth and adult volunteers who will serve July 12-17 and for the homeowners with whom we will partner. As we embark on the 35th year of Gatekeepers Workcamp, may we all continue to be FAITHFUL to God's call.

GIVE HOPE AND RELIEF IN VENEZUELA:

CBF DISASTER RELIEF FUND

The images coming out of Venezuela are heartbreaking. Time is critical as search-and-rescue efforts continue, and survivors need our prayers and support.

The Venezuela National Baptist Convention is already providing hot meals, hydration and essential medicines to those affected, and CBF Disaster Response is supporting these relief efforts.

Please give today to help provide hope and healing for those impacted. Learn more HERE.

Give through Lakeside to CBF Disaster Relief by clicking the button below.

Give to CBF Disaster Relief

Please note the time change for Thursday, July 9

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

UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Lela Chesson

Autumn Care of Nash, 1210 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC 27856

Ziggy Zalzneck, Room 413

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

Jennifer Cobb, 1506 West Haven Blvd. (03)

Shane Eakes (Robert Woods' brother), 115 Sunshine Lane (01)

Doug Edwards, 4699 Moreland Drive, Battleboro, NC 27809

Mike Evans, 1151 Falls Road, Apt. 218 (04)

Michele Costa Foster, 105 Gloucester Court (03)

Charlotte Gilliam, 3794 Loblolly Drive (04)

Leland Goslen (Linda and Cameron Graham's great-nephew), 1021 Oakgate Court, Apex, NC 27502

Bill Jones (Dorrie Wright’s brother)

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

Grady Pittman, 313 Englewood Drive (04)

Jeannette Pittman, 313 Englewood Drive (04)

Billie Stallings, 404 Wildwood Avenue (03)

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

Our Members at Home:

Jackie Allsbrook, 113 Old Colony Way (04)

Sallie Ray Wilkerson, HeartFields at Cary, 1050 Crescent Green Drive, Cary, NC 27518

We rejoice with Andrea and Collins Cuthrell as they welcome a son, John Collins Cuthrell V, born on July 6. Clark is excited to welcome her baby brother "Jay." Dawn and J.C. Cuthrell are Jay's proud grandparents, and Charlotte Gilliam is his proud great-grandmother.

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YOUTH NEWS

Gatekeepers participants, be sure to make plans to attend the opening cookout this Sunday at 5:00 p.m., in Robbins Hall. This will be your opportunity to receive all the information you will need for a great week at Workcamp. Also, I hope all of this year's Gatekeepers youth and adult volunteers can attend our 35th Anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 19, during morning worship and the reception to follow worship in Lehman Courtyard.

Plans for the fall will begin soon. All youth and children's families are encouraged to mark your calendar for our Fall Kick-Off Sunday is September 13. We will have an evening event for families to start the fall season. Be sure to invite friends who might be interested in getting involved in a youth group. There's room for everyone to find a place to belong at Lakeside!

Elizabeth

MUSIC NOTES

Chancel Choir members, please check your email for an email from your Music Committee Chair, Carol Lucas, regarding our gathering on July 22! You can reply to the email, or there is a sign up sheet on the choir room door.

Jake

AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ROCKY MOUNT COMMUNITY:

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION WITH DAVE CLAWSON

FOR COACHES AND YOUTH LEADERS

One of the exciting opportunities of this year's Turnage Speaker Series is a small group discussion for coaches, athletic directors, and others who work with area youth organizations. On Sunday, August 23, at 2:30 p.m., Dave Clawson will lead a time of dialogue about the challenges of our current environment of high school and college athletics, including reflections on his own journey as college sports evolved into an industry.

The session will include a chance for participants to ask questions and engage in conversation. We hope you will encourage your friends who are involved in school, community, or nonprofit youth and athletic organizations to join us. Participation for this session is by registration only through the Event Registration page of our website by clicking the button below.

In addition to this session, Coach Clawson will share part of his faith journey with us in morning worship on August 23 and offer a public lecture at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, where he will share further thoughts about leadership and character and provide a time of conversation. Make plans now to join us!