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Join Pastor Sheila on Wednesdays, at 11:00 am for a Bible study of the book of James.
A million thanks to Kent Sowards, our sound system guru, who is keeping our services running smoothly regarding music, while we conduct a search for a new organist. He deserves a comfortable gamer's chair in tech heaven! We are so appreciative!
Chair Yoga, Lakeview United Methodist Church, 9:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Community Room! Questions? Martha is our unofficial leader, give her a call!
Bible Journaling......Every Thursday, from 10:00 - 11:00am. While we're each illustrating/coloring whatever Bible verse we've selected (lots of examples available), we listen to a chapter from an inspirational book study, after possible sharing and discussion, end with a meaningful prayer. Drawing skill not required. Questions? Call Karen
Come to Lakeview's Sukkot Dinner where Nancy Smith will share with us the origin of this harvest festival and its special link with us to the past. On Sunday, October 12th, at 5pm a dinner will be provided (leftover BBQ, hot dogs, chips, & dessert from the Yard Sale) all you have to do is come. Consider bringing some canned food that we will donate to the SA Food Pantry. We'll explore a sukkah, then participate in some table games building teamwork, followed by an introduction to our new "Keys to Building Our Faith" board. It promises to be an evening of good food, fellowship, and learning. See you there!
Lakeview will be celebrating "Nativity Sunday" on Sunday, December 14th. We hope all families will be willing to set up and share one of their favorite Nativity sets that hold perhaps a special meaning for them. Share that story on an index card we can display by your set. Adults will have a chance to visit the exhibits while children are creating their own "rock garden Nativity." After a snack dinner, Ms. Nancy will retell the Christmas story with children. They will reenact the story in costume and the evening will conclude with a birthday party for Jesus. Mark you calendars for a meaningful evening!
Sunday, November 30th, is the fifth Sunday in November, which means all Methodist churches in St. Albans gather for one service together. It will be at Humphreys UMC in Tornado, at 10:00am, followed by lunch together. Lakeview's Charge Conference will be scheduled sometime after the service at that church. More details to come.
Another Great Yard Sale!
Another Great Yard Sale!
Thank you to so many people who helped make our fall Yard Sale a success! To all those who donated items, baked cookies, served sandwiches, priced items, and helped box up leftover stuff to donate to Goodwill, we appreciate you! We couldn't do it, however, without our fearless leader, Linda Ancion. The following pic was candidly taken of her the week before, making sure all the big and little details were handled.
Linda Ancion
Mark your calendars for our Fall Covered Dish Dinner, November 2nd, at 5:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Yum!
Lakeview Church provides 12 snack bags each week to Lakewood Elementary for students who don't have a secure food source over the weekend. Martha & Kent do a wonderful job shopping sales and securing the best deals for any money donated to this cause. The donation jar is getting low and we're asking anyone who feels led to contribute to do so. If you designate the donation to Lakewood Snack Bags, Martha & Kent will be happy to do the shopping for you.
Welcome Daniel, our new custodian, who is joining the Lakeview UMC team. Hope he's hearing all the compliments about the great job he's doing.
Lakeview Administrative Council Minutes: Oct. 7, 2025
Present: Karen and Wayne Kersey, Don Griffith, Martha Keene, Kent Sowards, Janet Painter, Bob Carpenter, Linda Ancion, John Humphreys, Pastor Sheila, Becky Child
Opening: The meeting was called to order by Karen with prayer.
September minutes: Motion was made to accept the minutes from the last meeting and was unanimously approved. (Martha/Bob)
Treasurer's report: Martha and Janet
Monthly update given. All bills paid. Roof bill paid. Parsonage utilities high this month. Getting more information about the water bill. Motion made to accept the report was approved. (Janet/Wayne)
Finance: Don
Budget meeting is Oct. 25. Discussion about needing to do 2024 audit.
Nurture: Linda A.
Yard sale made $1729. Plan to hold spring sale on the same day as the citywide yard sale. Baby clothes are going to the Gabriel Project. Items were pulled for the kid kits. Other clothing to Kings River's Community Bridge. Thank you sent to Doris H. for her donations. Fall covered dish dinner is Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.
Worship: Karen
Reply from district superintendent about church's feedback on 5th Sunday plans on Nov. 30. Charge conference business is considered “worshipful work” and will be held after the 10 a.m. service at Humphreys and lunch. Everyone agrees Kent did a great job with the music on Sunday. A cable is coming for the iPad so more music will be available, including UMC music without vocals.
Trustees: John H.
Parsonage A/C was making noise (loose housing). Fixed for now. Filters are going bad after 3 months. Duct work is dirty too. Church boiler is on borrowed time. Filters need to be changed before the heat comes on in church. Discussion on wear/tear expenses in the parsonage plus options for the future. Not committing to next big project yet.
Family ministries: Karen
Sukkot is Sunday at 5 p.m. Offering hot dogs, BBQ, desserts, slaw, chili. Nancy is working on the framework and explanation. Plan to eat, hear the story table by table and have activities/prizes for team building. Keys to Building Your Faith to launch then too. Dec. 14 is Nativity Sunday at 5 p.m. with setup on Saturday with special stories on cards. Sunday will include reenactment with the kids and birthday party.
Outreach: Wayne
Check from last 5th Sunday service was delivered to Jericho House. Snack bag supplies have been moved. Donations ($$) are welcome. Shoe ministry at Anne Bailey is coming soon. Christmas food baskets are coming in late November with a standardized list of items.
SPRC: Bob
New custodian (Daniel) is doing a great job so far. The church is actively looking for a new piano player.
Pastor Karen for Sheila
Charge conference paperwork is due at the next meeting (Nov. 11). Talked about visitations.
Bible study is postponed.
Chair yoga continues with Karen and Martha.
Pastor Sheila closed the meeting with a prayer.
Minutes submitted by Becky Child.
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