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Lakeview United Methodist Church February 2023 Newsletter

Sharing, Praying, Caring, Staying in touch

Lakeview United Methodist Church www.lakeviewunitedmethodistchurch.net email: LakeviewWVUMC@gmail.com

Pastor: Kerry Bart C: (610)304-5437 Kerry.w.bart@gmail.com

The season of Lent begins at the end of February this year. The word “lent” comes from the same word for “length” and refers to the “lengthening of days” as daylight hours increase from the winter darkness. Lent is the season of preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, and

it begins in solemnity on Ash Wednesday, February 22, as we reflect that it is our own sinfulness that led Jesus to the cross. Christians receive a mark of ashes on their head (or hands) as a sign of mourning for

that sinfulness, and many Christians devote themselves to prayer and study and self-denial or fasting (giving something up) during Lent.

The Lenten liturgy from our Book of Worship states that “During this season converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when persons … were restored to participation in the life of the Church. In this way the whole congregation was reminded of the mercy and forgiveness

proclaimed in the gospel of Jesus Christ and the need we all have to renew our faith.” Can you picture the Lakeview sanctuary full of worshipers on Easter Sunday? The bright colors, maybe ladies in hats; colorful flowers, and the community feeling of joy? Did you read those two sentences and

smile? I smiled to write it. And I hope that this can be a season where you say “yes” to participation in the life of the Church at Lakeview. For “there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is

over all and through all and in all” (Ephesians 4:4-6).

Lakeview is a special gathering in Riverlake, much like a family. Let’s get together in preparation for the Easter celebration.

With you on the journey,

Pastor Kerry

Ashes will be available come-as-you-are the morning of Feb 22, between 8am and noon. There will be a worship service held the evening of Ash Wednesday at 7pm at Humphreys.

Bible Study with Pastor Kerry...

Monday, February 19th, 2:30pm

Coffee and Conversation

Tuesdays at 8:30am....a wonderful chance to build our church and community

Bible Journaling

Thursdays, 10 - 11am, at church. No experience necessary. Come check it out!

Lakeview United Methodist Church February Administrative Council Minutes, 2023

Opening

The meeting was called to order with prayer at 7:00 p.m. by Bud Newbrough.

Present: Pastor Kerry, Bud Newbrough, Marilyn Morton, Jeff Ekstrom, Wayne Kersey, Deborah Rowe

Minutes - Deborah Rowe

The minutes from the December meeting were reviewed and accepted. (Jeff/Wayne)

Treasurer’s Report - Jeff Ekstrom

The pension and health insurance was not billed in January. Will be paid in February. PK will get fee for SAMA and will send to Jeff for payment. Motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s report for January and was unanimously approved. (Wayne/Marilyn)

Parsonage - Marilyn Morton

• Nothing to report.

PS/PRC - Wayne Kersey

• The janitor has resigned to his work obligations. Saturday will be his last day. Lakeview UMC will be looking for a new custodian. PK will put an announcement in his weekly email, bulletin and on Facebook. Wayne plans to speak with a maid service that cleans Gateway church.

• There is an SPRC meeting next Monday (February 13.)

• 5K:

• Wayne spoke to the city and May 6 is available.

• Riverlawn Presbyterian does not have anything planned for May 6.

• AP Timing is available May 6. (Not yet reserved.)

• The city race fee is $100.00

• To do: get together a committee.

• Motion was made to continue with the planning of the 5K race and to pay the necessary fees and was unanimously approved. (Jeff/Bud)

Pastor Kerry

• Calendar:

• Ash Wednesday ashes will be available at Lakeview UMC on February 22 from 8:00-12:00, and the service at 7:00 p.m. at Humphreys.

• Bible Study is planned for the following Mondays:

• 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15 and 6/5 all at 2:30 p.m.

• There was a brain storming session. Issues discussed: Lenten booklet, 5K race and Vacation Bible School.

• There was also a Nominations meeting and a Trustees meeting.

• PK plans to put up a signup sheet for Lay Readers.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned with prayer by Pastor Kerry.

Minutes Submitted by: Deborah Rowe

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