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Sam McMinn, Pastor c: 304.993.2134 pastorsammcminn@gmail.com
Nancy Smith: Children's Church
Dave Williams: Organist
We have 5 Methodist churches in the St. Albans area and the ministers of those churches have been meeting together regularly. They want any month that has 5 Sundays, to have all congregations meet together for one church service to strengthen Methodist ties and build community. We would all attend one church service and then have lunch together following the service in that same building. The first opportunity to try this is Sunday, March 30th. We will all meet at St. Andrew UMC and the service will be at 11:00am followed by lunch. Lakeview is responsible for providing the desserts. Pastor Sam will be the speaker that morning. Mark your calendars because there will not be a service at Lakeview on March 30th because we will be joining other Methodists at 11:00am for a service at St. Andrew, followed by lunch. If you choose to give an offering that morning, provisions have been made that it will go to your home church. See you there!
A message from Pastor Sam:
A message from Pastor Sam:
We are now just over a full week into this season of Lent, where we are called to a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Lent is a 40-day journey that invites us to follow Jesus’ path of humility, sacrifice, and devotion. Just as He fasted in the wilderness, resisting temptation and drawing nearer to the Father, we too are invited to set aside distractions and focus on deepening our relationship with God.
Lent is not just about giving up something, but about gaining something—gaining a closer walk with God. Whether it’s through prayer, fasting, or acts of charity, this season reminds us of the importance of surrendering our hearts and lives to Christ.
In Matthew 4:1-2, we read that Jesus “was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.” Jesus’ time of fasting prepared Him for the trials ahead, and it is in moments of discomfort and deprivation that we often experience God’s presence in profound ways.
As you walk through this season, remember that it is not about perfection, but about purpose. Let this Lent be a time of drawing closer to Christ, allowing His love and sacrifice to transform your heart. Embrace the invitation to journey with Him, reflecting on His life, His suffering, and His ultimate victory over death.
The Lenten Schedule for Lakeview
The Lenten Schedule for Lakeview
The Good Friday Service is at Lakeview Church at 6:30pm, on April 18th.
Our Easter Sunrise Service is at 7am, April 20th, at the church, outside by the lake. Plan to stay for breakfast afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.
Lakeview's Easter Service is Sunday, April 20th, at 9:30am, followed by an Easter egg hunt for children.
How are you doing with your Lenten Calendar? Has it created a new awareness of how blessed we are? Bring your little box and/or donation to church on Sunday, April 6th so we can place it on the altar as one church family. The donation will go to World Central Kitchen, a group that provides a quick response of food to people worldwide, who are experiencing an unexpected disaster.
Lakeview's Palm Sunday Service is April 13th, at 9:30am, at the church.
March is Undie Sunday month. Please bring any size for men, women, boys, and girls to be donated to Community Bridge for local distribution.
Lakeview Administrative Council Minutes: March 11, 2025
Present: Karen and Wayne Kersey, Don Griffith, Janet Painter, Kent Sowards, Bob Carpenter, Kathi McCormick, Linda Ancion, John Humphrey, Max Belcher, Pastor Sam McMinn, Becky Child
Opening:
The meeting was called to order by Sam with prayer.
February minutes: Motion was made to accept the minutes from the last meeting and was unanimously approved. (Janet/Wayne)
Treasurer's report: Janet
Monthly update given. All bills paid. Quarterly insurance paid. Utilities on parsonage running under $500. Motion made to accept the report was approved. (Wayne/Bob)
Finance: Don
Received a letter from the conference about the apportionment going up next year based on the statistical report submitted using 2024 numbers. Committee will meet and offer a recommendation at the next meeting about whether to resume donations and apportionment payments.
Trustees: John (and Kent for Dick T.)
Hallway heater is still broken. Will discuss this year's grass cutting duties with Chris and report back. Front furnace in the sanctuary was repaired. Committee to meet and discuss water sensors that give text alerts if there's a leak.
Parsonage: Kent
Oven repaired. Working on getting the mower and weed trimmers in working order. Fence mended and gutters cleaned. Committee to meet about whether to replace the storm door.
Worship: Karen for Barb
Lenten calendars have been distributed. Ash Wednesday service/Simple Supper was a success and attended by 40-50 people. Leftovers were taken to Christ's Kitchen. The network of Methodist churches in town will gather again for a 5th Sunday service at St. Andrew at 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Lakeview is providing desserts this time.
Nurture: Linda A.
Kitchen has been disinfected. Spaghetti dinner made about $900. Planning a hot dog sale for the yard sale on May 3, which coincides with the citywide yard sale. Will notify the city to get on the list of yard sale locations. Planning a covered dish breakfast after the sunrise service on Easter morning.
Family ministries: Kathi
Planning to hide “He Is Risen” eggs again during the East Parkview neighborhood egg hunt and after church for the kids. Working on a split Sunday school for different ages with a “Play Through the Bible” book and activities for the little ones.
Outreach: Wayne
Souper Bowl went well. Undie Sunday is underway. Getting lots of feedback about the Lenten calendars. Discussion about the shoe ministry, including possibly to moving beyond Lakewood to serve others. Committee will meet and offer a recommendation about how to go forward.
Pastor/parish: Bob
Discussion on offering rides to church to those who need it. Sam to add the prayer list to the bulletin instead of using an insert.
Pastor Sam:
Received good feedback about the Ash Wednesday service and looking forward to the 5th Sunday service on March 30.
Pastor Sam closed the meeting with a prayer.
Minutes submitted by Becky Child.
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