Church Bulletin
Welcome, Guests
We are so glad you are with us today. If you are a fellow believer, our earnest hope is that you will be spiritually enriched and edified by your experience here today. And if you are not yet a disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ, our prayer is that today some influence here may draw you toward Christ.
Volunteers are at the Welcome Center to assist you with any needs or questions you may have.
Sermon - John Dotson
The Pastor’s Vital Pieces of Furniture: A Pulpit and Kneeler
Acts 6:1-4
Word From the Pastor
Every pastor should have two pieces of furniture in the church, a pulpit and a kneeler. A pulpit so that he can speak for God to the people. And a kneeler so that he can intercede for the people to God.
All-Church Announcements
Adult Bible Fellowship
Sunday Classes
11:00 AM Classes
Daniel, taught by Sheffields and Davises, in the Marriage Room (Room 232)
Ephesians, taught by Dan Wilcox (Room 152)
Genesis-Deuteronomy: An Overview, taught by Lucas Howard, (Room 243)
5:00 PM Class
Book of Matthew, taught by Dick Miersma, in the Great Room (Room 238)
This Week at Lake
Sunday
- Adult Bible Fellowship Evening Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
- Northwest Bible Training Graduation
Sunday
- Adult Bible Fellowship Evening Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Upcoming Events
September
11 – Awana Begins
12 – Women in the Word New Study Begins
12 – Men’s Bible Study New Study Begins
15 – New Member’s Class
17 – Heart to Heart New Study Begin
October
4–6 – Youth Boys’ and Girls’ Retreats
Children's Ministry
9:30 & 11:00 A.M.
- Nursery and Toddlers
- 2’s Through Grade 5 Classes
Children are guided through a 3-year chronological timeline of Bible events pointing to our redemption through Christ.
We have an urgent need during the 9:30 service for volunteers to provide care for children from infants to two years old. Volunteers will work one Sunday per month. Drop by the nursery for more info or Contact Marcia Brusse at marciab@lakebiblechurch.com.
Youth Ministry
- Sunday Mornings at 11:00 AM
- Guys and Ladies Bible Studies on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Upcoming Events
October 4th-6th: Boy’s and Girl’s Retreats
For details contact John Dotson at johnd@lakebiblechurch.com or 503.915.7577
College and Career Ministry
College & Career Bible Study
Wednesday Night Bible Study: 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Studying 2 Peter. Room 243
Please contact David Fielding at davidf@lakebiblechurch.com for more information.
Women's Ministry
Women’s Bible Studies
Heart to Heart
New study begins September 17th. Joshua, by Kathleen Nielsen. Tuesdays, 10:00 AM.
Women in the Word
New study begins September 12th. In the Firery Furnace, 1 Peter. Author Susan Heck. Thursdays, 6:45 PM.
Neighborhood Bible Study
On-going study in Psalms, on the second and fourth Saturday every month, 5:00–7:30 PM. Dinner is provided.
More Information On Womens’ Studies
Contact Sharon Van Slyke at sharonv@lakebiblechurch.com for additional information.
Men's Ministry
Men’s Bible Study
New study begins September 12th. Truth Matters, Romans. Author Jim Andrews. Thursday Evenings, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Meets in person and also on Zoom.
Contact John Dotson at johnd@lakebiblechurch.com for additional information.
Marriage Ministry
Marriage Moment
Marriage doesn’t mean you’ll always agree or see eye to eye in every disagreement or decision. BUT despite these harder days you want to make sure that they know that know you’d still never want to do life without them! 2 Peter 1:5-7: For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.
Giving Summary
Giving to Date
Last Week
| Budgeted Contributions | $19,808 |
| Contributions Received | $15,893 |
| Contribution Shortfall | -$3,915 |
Fiscal Year-to-Date | |
| Budgeted Contributions | $178,272 |
| Contributions Received | $154,442 |
| Contributions Shortfall | -$23,830 |
Thank you for your faithfulness.
Ministry Spotlight
Awana Clubs
The Awana ministry at Lake Bible Church has had a rich and lengthy history for well over thirty years. The goal of Awana is to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. Our official charter with Awana Clubs International was given in August of 1989.
Awana is an acronym for Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed. This comes from the following verse in Scripture: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
What is the Awana ministry? Awana is an international, non-denominational, Bible centered children’s ministry. At Lake Bible Church, the children’s ages range from pre-schoolers to 6th graders. In the 2023-2024 school year we had approximately 75 children enrolled. We meet on Wednesday evenings and have around 37 volunteers who help as directors, secretaries, leaders, security and general helpers.
Each weekly club meeting is broken into three different elements:
- Game Time: An energetic and fun time for children to participate in active, team-oriented games around the game circle.
- Handbook Time: Focused, small group time reciting Bible verses and gaining understanding of spiritual truths.
- Council Time: Large group teaching time where children are encouraged by an adult in the principles of God’s Word using drama, object lessons, and instruction.
We’re very grateful to be able to share the love of Christ with these children. The Awana volunteers care about each child’s spiritual development and find great joy in serving the Lord through this ministry.
Mission Ministry
Journey To Bethlehem
The Journey to Bethlehem will be on December 13th and 14th. We are looking for volunteers to help with this years production. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about the Journey please stop at the counter in the narthex on Sunday’s or call the church office.
Stay Connected
Update Contact Information
Has your email address changed recently? Have you just moved? Did you change jobs or cell phone numbers? We would like to update our records. Please send personal contact information to Stacy Olson (stacyo@lakebiblechurch.com) or call 503.699.9840
Prayer Ministry
Monthly Prayer Meeting
Join us 7:00 PM on the first Friday of the month in the Prayer Room (Room 153). Contact: Email Kent Robinson or phone 503.330.2056
Church Prayer Chain
To join the church prayer chain, contact the office at 503.699.9840, or email Stacy Olson at stacyo@lakebiblechurch.com.
Connect Online
YouTube Channel
Video of recent sermons and a live feed of the 9 AM service can be found on Lake’s YouTube Channel.
Pastors and Staff
Contact US
Meet the staff of Lake Bible Church. Contact information as well as basic biographical information for our pastors, directors, and staff is available.