This Sunday, Feb. 6 is a time to reflect on what it means to follow Jesus. Jesus oversees a huge catch of fish and the fishers decide to follow him. What does it mean for us to follow Jesus?
The Sundays from Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday through Black History Month, the services are highlighting the teachings of Dr. King. Join in the celebration on Sunday in person or on Facebook Live.
The first Sunday of the month is communion Sunday. The Communion offering will be received. This offering is used to help people in the church and the community with basic needs such as rent and utility assistance, bus passes, prescriptions, etc. There has been a heavy need for these funds. Please consider how you can help the community through this offering
The service will be in the sanctuary with the doors and windows open.
Rev. Angela Wells-Bean to be Installed at Naples United Church of Christ
The Rev. Angela Wells-Bean, who grew up at LUCC and was ordained at LUCC, has begun serving as the Minister for Congregational Care at Naples United Church of Christ. She will be installed to this minsitry on Sunday Feb. 6 at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary at the church. This event can also be accessed through live streaming from the church website – naplesucc.org
The preacher for this festive event will be the Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister of the United Church of Christ with a focus on Justice and Local Church Ministries. To learn more about Rev. Blackmon, follow this link: https://www.ucc.org/people/traci-d-blackmon/
The LUCC church family is invited to the installation – in person, or virtually. Know that Angela is still grateful for the grounding and support of her home church.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AHEAD
There will be a congregational meeting following worship on Sunday Feb. 20 to take action on the church budget for 2022. Please plan to stay after church for this brief meeting.
Grant Submitted for Anti-Racism Project
LUCC submitted a grant to the Flroida Conference of the United Chruch of Christ to fund an anti-racism project with Maximo Elementary School. The church approached the school about possibly porviding anti racism books for each classroom or for the school library. The school made a list of grade appropriate books for each classroom in the school. Once the funding is in place, the school will purchase the books and the church is planning to put a bookplate in each book indicating that it was given to the school by Lakewood United Church of Christ. The entire cost of the project will be about $1,000. The grant, if received, would cover half of the cost. The church would have to provide matching funds for the other half. Stay tuned to what happens with this project. It is an exciting way for LUCC to have an important impact in the community!
INKJET RECYCLING
The church is continuing to collect used inkjet cartridges. They are sent to a recycler and the church receives payment for the cartridges provided. So, don’t throw out your cartridges. Bring them to church. Not only do they get recycled but they provide income for the ministry of the church
Guided Labyrinth Walks
The guided walk is held weekly on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. This provides an opportunity to be aware and deepen your spiritual journey. If it is raining, the walk is held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Also, the readings and prayers used on Wednesdays at the guided walk are put in the mailbox by the labyrinth each week for use during the week.
The labyrinth is on the church grounds near the southwest corner of the church property. It is available for use at all times.
Advisors for 2022
Many thanks to Barbara Donohue and Christy Martin for agreeing to serve as advisors for 2022. They will join Lucille Ruga and Malcolm Wells. The church is grateful to Patti Cooksey and Jane Diven for their ministry as advisors for the past several years. LUCC is blessed with wonderful leadership. Gratitude is expressed to those who will nurture the ministry of the church for the year ahead.
Operation Attack Update
OA needs donations of cereal/oatmeal, mac and cheese, pasta sauce, peanut butter, canned meat, fruit, soup, and vegetables. Donations may be placed on the shelf in the hallway at church.
Being Covid Safe and In-Person Worship
Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
Please wear a mask while in the church building. While most people have been vaccinated, this helps visitors to feel safe.
Additional masks will be available at church to use as needed.
Two hand sanitizing stations are available for use by worshippers.
There is well-ventilated, physically distanced indoor seating in the sanctuary.
Please know that your safety is of primary consideration!
Safe childcare is provided.
Sundays
Look for the bulletin posted on the church website on Friday: https://lakewooducc.org/category/bulletins/
Watch the service on Facebook Live Sundays at 10:30. https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodUCC
Or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LakewoodUCC/videos
Instructions for how to access Facebook Live: For additional assistance, please contact the church office.
Here are some instructions to watch our Sunday services live through Facebook:
Use the following link to visit our homepage: https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodUCC/
On Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. please use the link above to visit our homepage. There, after using the link, you will see a section labeled “Happening Now”. This is our Livestream of the Sunday Service.
To watch the live stream, locate and click the “watch video” button in the lower right corner of the screen.
If the link above is not working, there is also a link to our Facebook page on our website. Please try that link located on the Home page of our website.
PLEASE NOTE:
With the cooler temperatures, we will resume opening the doors and windows for morning worship as we continue efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Sunday services are being held at 10:30 a.m. Masks are required. There is physical distancing. Childcare is provided.
You can also join in on Facebook Live at 10:30. Please see the instructions below.
USEFUL LAKEWOOD LINKS:
- Sermon and Reflection Texts
- 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 the bottom of each page.
You can stream Hilton’s music and videos for free at hiltonkeanjones.com/look-listen/ as well as purchase his CDs and digital albums there.
February Birthdays: Jim Andrews 2/6, Jeff Wells 2/15, Joyce Lee 2/28, Someone missing? Contact the church office with birthday information.
Circle of Concern:
Earl Waters
Christopher and Dana
Carol Shores’ grandson, Ben, and son, Joel
William Owen-Cowan
Jen Degroot
Carolyn Moore
Ann Quinn is now under Hospice care
Maggie Brizendine
Janet Hall
All those suffering from COVID-19 and all healthcare workers
Schools: Students, families, teachers, and staff
Recent Posts:
- Music at Lakewood UCC for Black History Month, 2022February 1, 2022
- Bulletin 1/30/2022January 28, 2022
- Sermon 1/23/2022January 28, 2022
- Weekly Update 1/27January 27, 2022
- Then I’ll KnowJanuary 23, 2022
- Bulletin 1/23/2022January 21, 2022
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.
On land originally inhabited by the Tocabaga
Lakewood United Church of Christ 