WHAT IS GOING ON AT CHURCH –
Corona Sabbath 28
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s election season! Jesus has something to say about how we vote. Take a look at Matthew 22:23-32. Listen to this week’s Corona Sabbath. And, don’t forget to VOTE!
If you missed last week’s Corona Sabbath, the theme was remembering the founding of Lakewood UCC . Here’s the link: https://lakewooducc.org/2020/09/18/corona-sabbath-27-remembering-the-founding-of-lakewood-ucc/
Make a Difference: Mentor a Child
LUCC made a big difference last school year in the lives of Maximo Elementary’s children and families. As we know Covid 19 has changed how we do most everything. What has not changed is the need for mentors at Maximo Elementary. As Ms. Jones, the Family and Community Liaison, has said “Our students need you now more than ever.” All mentors will meet virtually with their assigned student for 30 minutes once a week. Mentors are required to register to be a volunteer and to attend a virtual workshop. Are you available to make a difference in a child’s life? You are needed now more than ever~ pcsb.org/volunteerregistration
www.lunchpals.org (register for virtual workshop)
Make a Difference: Provide Needed Supplies
Supplies Needed: uniforms, child masks (all masks have be store bought), hand sanitizers, Lysol spray, disposable gloves, disinfecting wipes
Supplies can be dropped off at the church on Wednesdays, 9:00am-10am and. Sundays, 7:00 pm-7:30 pm. The outside door will be open for supplies to be placed in the cart in the church hallway. If you would like to make a financial contribution for supplies please send a check to the church marked “Maximo.”
Uniforms:
Boys- shorts, pants, shirts 5T, 8,10,12 Girls- shorts, pants, dress, skirts, shirts 5T, 6T, 8, 10, 12
Undies: Boys and Girls 5T, 6T, 8,10,12
Uniform colors: blue, khaki (girls and boys) pants, shorts, dresses, skirt
Light blue, dark blue, white All shirts boys and girls
Your LUCC Education Ministry team thanks you for all you do and will do to help make a difference in the lives of children and families connected with Maximo Elementary.
️If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact. Emily Bell (727) 692-2368 Ms. Jones (727) 893-2191 ext. 2305
Ink Cartridges
The church is collecting and recycling ink cartridges! Please save up any empty ink cartridges and recycle them at the church, there is a box in the sanctuary for recycling. The last batch we recycled we received $49.90!
Gratitude from Rev. Wells
Kim would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and prayers related to her heel surgery. The recovery process has become prolonged due to an infection.
Also, many thanks to all who participated in Kim’s birthday Zoom as well as sending cards, texts, and emails. All the good wishes were most welcome especially in these trying times!
Adult Day Care Update
The adult day care is moving forward with mitigating the asbestos in the ceiling of the Fellowship Hall building. To facilitate this process, some of their furnishings and equipment are now being stored in the sanctuary. The program will open as soon as the facilities are ready. The church is grateful to be in partnership with Neighborly Services in meeting this need in the community.
Register to Vote
Ok. You are probably registered to vote. But can you check with others? Set a goal for yourself like 2 people a day. And ask two people a day if they are registered to vote. Yes, with COVID, many are on restricted activities, but ask the receptionist when you call the doctor, ask the server when you pick up take out food, ask the clerk at the grocery store, ask the delivery person who brings you your medications. Ask in an email to someone you do business with. Ask a family member, near or far. Try setting a goal and fulfilling it. Or exceeding it! It is very important to our faith and our values that we encourage EVERYONE to vote!
The deadline to register is October 5!
Church School?
The Education Ministry Team met last week and has made some plans for the Fall. They are reaching out to teachers and students as the school year begins. After Labor Day, a new initiative will begin that will include all of the children and youth of the church family that would like to participate. Grown ups, this will be for you, too! You’ll hear more about it soon!
Zooms Ahead
All church Zoom gatherings will resume when Rev. Wells is “on her feet” again – literally! If the church can be of help in any way, please contact the church office or Kim Wells directly.
Have you completed the Census?
Great! So maybe now you can encourage others to complete the Census as well. If you would like assistance in submitting your Census information, please contact the church and someone will help you.
Sunday Evening Demonstration for Racial Justice Grows!
The Black Lives Matter and Peace and Justice Demonstration continues on 54th Ave South each Sunday evening. This is an important way to inspire hope in the community and to work to create an anti-racist society.
All are welcome Sunday evenings. Please note that in September the new time is 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the church. In case of rain, the demonstration will not be held that week. Know justice, know peace!
Click here to see pictures of the most recent witness. https://lakewooducc.org/2020/09/23/anti-racism-demonstration-9-20/
This Sunday
The church will not be open from 10:30 to 11:30. The sanctuary will be open again on Sundays when Rev. Wells has recovered from surgery.
Look for a Corona Sabbath post on Friday. Check for it at the website – lakewooducc.org
Also, please subscribe to the website so that you receive regular updates about church life.
Weekly Labyrinth Walks Continue
Each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. a small group gathers at the outdoor labyrinth for a time of devotion, discussion, and meditative walking of the labyrinth. The theme for the week is taken from the Corona Sabbath of the week before, so it is an opportunity to go deeper in the spiritual exploration of that theme for your life. This devotional gathering is outside and physical distancing is maintained. All are welcome!
If there is rain on Wednesday morning, the gathering will be held on Thursday morning at 9:00.
https://lakewooducc.org/2020/06/23/labyrinth-has-been-refurbished
Spiritual Direction Offered by LUCC Clergy Member.
In these troubled times, it is important to find ways to tend to our spiritual lives. In the Christian tradition, Spiritual Direction is one of the ways of paying attention to the spirit in our lives. A Spiritual Director is someone to talk with about what is going on in our spiritual life and in our relationship with God however we may conceive of God.
Rev. Sally Purvis, Ph.D., a member of LUCC, is a retired clergy person with training and experience in Spiritual Direction. She is offering her services as a Spiritual Director to the community. The sessions would be held on Zoom and there is no fee to be paid. Church leaders are pleased to have the ministry of the church expand in this way.
Spiritual Direction with Sally is open to anyone, not just the congregation. And it is offered to everyone whatever their spiritual or religious background or affiliation or lack thereof. Sessions are generally held once every three weeks. Spiritual Direction is not a mode of therapy. It is a process for understanding and deepening your relationship with God/Spirit in ways that are authentic and life-giving.
Sally was trained by Henri Nouwen, a noted spiritual guide of the 20th century, and did Spiritual Direction as part of her professional ministry before retiring in 2015.
If you would like to explore Spiritual Direction with Sally, please contact her at
sallybpurvis@icloud.com or contact the church (867-7961 or lakewooducc@gmail.com ).
The church is very grateful to Sally for offering this avenue of support to the congregation and the community.
USEFUL LAKEWOOD LINKS DURING THE CORONA CRISIS:
- Corona Sabbath Posts
- Sermon and Reflection Texts
- Music at Lakewood
- Lakewood UCC YouTube Channel
- Lakewood UCC on Twitter
- Lakewood on Facebook
- Lakewood on Instagram
For the above church website links, please note the “Older Posts” button near bottom of each page.
Daily Corona Prayer
https://lakewooducc.org/2020/03/20/lucc-corona-daily-prayer
Assistance Available
If you need help of any kind – something from the store, someone to talk with, support managing during shelter-in-place, parenting concerns – please know that the church is ready and willing to help in any way needed. This situation is trying for everyone. You are not alone. We’ll make it through together. Please contact the church office (lakewooducc@gmail.com or 867-7961 or Rev. Kim Wells at wells.kim.p@gmail.com).
Miss someone from church? Give them a call or send a note. Personal contact is so important when physical contact is limited.
Music Ministry
About Hilton’s music. . . If you would enjoy hearing Hilton play more Irish folk songs, you can
listen for free at either https://hiltonjones.bandcamp.com/album/irish-
tunes or https://soundcloud.com/hilton-kean-jones/sets/irish-tunes .
September Birthdays: Kim Wells 9/19, Joanne Reid 9/22, Wilbur Reid 9/22, Donald Ritchie 9/27, and Carolyn Moore 9/30. Someone missing? Contact the church office with birthday information.
Circle of Concern: Carol Shores and family, JoAnn Reid, William Owen, Wilbur Reid, Martha Lamar, Jen Degroot, Carolyn Moore, Ann Quinn, Maggie Brizendine, Dave Radens,Kim Wells, Elinor Ross, Yvonne Riesen, teachers, students, and school personnel, Vern McKinney, and all healthcare workers and essential workers. All those suffering from COVID-19.
Ed Kaspar took a fall and broke his arm. Please remember him in your thoughts and prayers.
Claudia Rodriguez is recovering from a shoulder injury.
Please keep LUCC member, Olivia Gibson, in your prayers. She is a nurse in a COVID-19 unit in a local hospital. We are grateful for her ministry!
Recent Posts:
- Anti-Racism Demonstration 9/20 September 23, 2020
- Midweek Hymn: NCH #539 Won’t You Let Me Be Your Servant September 23, 2020
- Sunday Morning Music: Down by the Sally Gardens September 20, 2020
- Corona Sabbath 27 Reflection Text September 18, 2020
- Corona Sabbath 27 Remembering the founding of Lakewood UCC September 18, 2020
Weekly Update: If you are involved with an activity or event that you would like to share with the LUCC family, please send the information to the Church Office by Tuesday since the Update usually is sent out on Wednesday.
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