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Join us for breakfast every

Sunday from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM

Communion Stewards Needed

Communion Stewards are needed for a team of leaders to prepare, set-up, and clean up communion. This is a vital ministry of Lakewood. Contact Pastor Don if you're interested.

Office Updates

In observance of Labor Day, the church office will be closed on Monday, Sept 5. We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept 6.

Our phone system is still down and is expected to be down for the next few weeks. If you need to reach any staff please contact them via email. If you need to contact the office please email us at info@lakewoodumc.com.

Other Upcoming Events

Wed Night Volunteers Needed

Because we no longer have a chef on staff we are opening up Wednesday nights for those that are interested in cooking for Wednesday night dinner, even for just one night a month. We appreciate your help in advance!

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Pat Zeiser!

Trivia Night

Join us for our second Wednesday Night of the fall! We'll be having trivia in the fellowship hall! The kids will still be with Bethany for their regular schedule.

We will have dinner in the CAC gym.

Wednesday Night at the Well

Classes will be starting on Sept 21! Dinner at 6pm, classes at 6:30pm, choir practice at 7:15pm.

Michele Johnston will be leading The Chosen, a video series following Jesus's ministry on Earth. This will be in the library, EB 102.

Jane Wilcox will be leading Striving Less and Trusting God More, a study teaching how to trust God more through the words of Isaiah. This will be in EB 104.

Chancel Choir

Chancel Choir rehearsal has resumed and will continue to rehearse Wednesdays at 7:15pm in the choir room. Please email Brenda at brenspargo72@gmail.com for more details.

Care Ministry

The Care Ministry wishes to thank all the church members for their donations of food and time to make the funeral receptions so meaningful to our church family who have lost a loved one. It is one way to show our love through action.

Food Drive Night

We will wrap up our food drive with a food drive night, Wednesday Sept 14!

Please be sure to bring in nonperishables so we can collect 3000 pounds of food.

Pecan Fundraiser

It is time for you to preorder your pecans! Our children's ministry is selling a variety of pecan products. The pecans will be delivered around the first week of November. You will still be able to purchase after they are delivered, but the products may be limited. Order now to guarantee your order!

Envelopes will be available throughout our campus, so be sure to pick one up the next time you're on campus!

Family Promise

Open House

Family Promise 15+1 and Beyond! Join us for our Open Houses!

2021 was a hallmark year for Family Promise. We moved into our new Family Resource Center, expanded our Family Support program and served a record number of households. We're also celebrating 15 years in Jacksonville!

Now we are ready to celebrate, and we need you to make it memorable. We will host two Open Houses to be flexible with your schedule. Join us either for a lunch on Sunday, Sept 18 or after work on Wednesday, Sept 21.

Here’s the Details!

Tour the new Family Resource Center!

Enter a drawing for donated door prizes including restaurant gift certificates, Jaguar tickets and more.

Enjoy lunch on Sunday from 12:30 – 2:00pm. We’re serving barbecue with vegetarian sides.

Or join us for light refreshments on Wednesday, September 18, 5:45 -6:45 pm.

See how Family Promise has grown and changed to meet community needs.

Learn how you can be a part of our success.

Be sure to invite others to join you. Our doors will be open wide. Bring volunteers, coworkers, friends, and anyone who’s interested. It’s an easy way for you to share the Family Promise story. Click the button below to RSVP!

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Lakewood's Youth Group meets on Sunday nights from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

Join us for dinner, games, worship, small groups, and more!

Upcoming Youth Events

Youth Fall Trail

Oct 13-16

Please see Cami for more details!

Recovery Alive is Lakewood's recovery ministry. Meetings are held every Friday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Check out the links below for more information or contact Bill Shuck, Minister of Visitation and Recovery at Lakewood.

Additional resources:

Recovery Alive Website

Recovery Alive YouTube Channel

Bill Shuck: (904) 535-4749

21 STRONG

Join us on Thursdays at 6:30 for 21 STRONG. Ages 18-98 are welcome to attend. Bring water and a mat or towel and meet out in the back property. We'll start with word and prayer, move into stretching and warm-up, then review and perform your individual workout with the group while inspired by song. The weekly 21 STRONG sessions are geared toward building your physical strength in order to better serve others.

All are welcome!

Office Hours:

9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Mon-Thurs)

9:00 am - Noon (Fri)

Phone:

(904) 733-8477

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