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Vol. 67 No. 19 ✥ May 13, 2026

May 17, 2026 ❖ The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Youth and Graduate Sunday

Lessons: Ephesians 1:15-23, John 17:6-11

Sermon: "Alive, Aware, Active Faith"

Dr. Elizabeth Edwards preaching

Elizabeth Paszek and Riley Stussie speaking on behalf of the graduates.

Throughout this school year, the Lakeside Youth have been considering what it means to engage the world through our faith in Christ. Through our Bible studies, mission projects, discussions, games, and other activities, we have learned to look for the ways God is at work in the world and then asked how we--as Christ followers whose faith is alive, aware, and active--can participate in that holy work.

This Sunday, our year will culminate in Youth & Graduate Sunday, as our youth lead us in worship and we celebrate with our seniors. We hope you will join us to support these amazing young people and all they mean to our congregation and to be challenged to have a faith that is alive, aware, and active for the sake of the world God loves and calls us to serve.

Anthems:

"Glory Now to Thee be Given" - Bach

"Here I am, Lord" - Schutte

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

but we love having you with us in the sanctuary!

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

COLLEGE GRADUATES

It is such a simple concept--To deliver bags of weekend meals and snacks to school children whose families are food insecure. Yet it is such an important ministry to our community!

This school year alone, Lakeside's volunteers and donors have contributed over $16,000 and delivered 1,200 bags of food, as well as winter hats and gloves, school supplies, and other special treats to 35 students at Benvenue Elementary School. In addition, our Teacher Appreciation team has shown our support by delivering donuts to kick-off the school year, treat bags at Christmas, tissues and sanitizer during the winter cold and flu season, and cookies for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Thank you, Lakeside, for 15 years of faithful ministry through our Backpack Buddies program and for all the ways you share the love of Christ throughout our community and beyond!

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

The Lodge at Rocky Mount, 3322 Village Road (04)

Lela Chesson

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)

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)

Billie Stallings, 404 Wildwood Avenue (03)

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

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

Robert Woods, 115 Sunshine Lane (01)

Our Members at Home:

Ethel Hines, 125 Cobblestone Court (04)

Ester McKnight (Terry Martin's mother), Brookdale Assisted Living, 650 Goldrock Road, Room 106 (04)

David Ozment, 1249 Green Tee Lane (04)

Sheila Whitley, Breckenridge, 2500 Hunter Hill Road, Room 156 (04)

YOUTH NEWS

We are looking forward to this weekend's finale to an amazing school year! On Saturday, we will hold a car wash in the church parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All youth and adult volunteers should arrive no later than 8:45. This is our last fund raiser for this summer's Pilgrimage to Phoenix, AZ. Be sure to invite your family and friends to come out to support our efforts.

Then on Sunday, our youth will lead us in worship, and we will celebrate with our graduates. Youth, be sure to meet in the sanctuary promptly at 9:30 a.m. to rehearse for worship. Each of you will receive more information by text or email about your part in the worship service. I look forward to celebrating with you on Sunday!

Elizabeth

MUSIC NOTES

We are excited to host Houghton Chamber Choir at Lakeside in just a couple of weeks! We are looking for volunteers to host groups of two or more of the singers at their homes on the night of May 23. If you have a spare bedroom available and are willing to host, please reach out to me directly and I can provide more details. 

Jake

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!

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

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 14

3:30 p.m. VBS Planning Meeting

5:30 p.m. Board of Finance, Conference Room

Friday, May 15

9:00 a.m. Lakeside Preschool Spring Program, Sanctuary

Saturday, May 16

8:00 a.m. - noon Churchyard Cleanup, Lakeside

9:00 a.m. - noon Lakeside Youth Car Wash, Lakeside

Sunday, May 17

9:30 a.m. Youth Rehearse in Sanctuary

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

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

11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary

12:00 p.m. Reception for Graduates and Youth, Lehman Courtyard

12:30 p.m. Diaconate, Conference Room

Tuesday, May 19

10:00 a.m. Coffeehouse Writers, Parlor

Wednesday, May 20

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 - Ginger Maynard and Carol Barker

Ushers - David Browder, Dan Herring, and Jerry Hamrick

Acolyte - Lauren Broomell

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