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 - Gary Bassham
How Do I Know That God Exists
1 Peter 3:15-16
Word From the Pastor
- Called to Give an Account
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. 1 Peter 3:15-16- A Sound Defense (Apologetics)
- Hurdling Barriers
- Gaining Confidence
- Handling Questions Properly
- A question worth asking is worth answering
- You may win the argument but lose the war
- You cannot lose your faith
- It’s OK to say “I don’t know”
- Learn to wait on God
- A Sound Defense (Apologetics)
- Does God Exist?
- Setting the Premise
- Can anyone prove God exists?
- Since I cannot see God, isn’t being an atheist the most logical position?
- Since no one can prove that there is a God, wouldn’t it be logical to be an agnostic?
- Keys to Answering the Question
- What is proof?
- To say that God does not exist is to claim knowledge of everything!
- Setting the Premise
- Arguments for the Existence of God
- Cause and Effect - Scientific Reasoning
- Design and Effect - Teleological Argument
- Moral Argument - Anthropological Argument
- Philosophical Reasoning - Ontological Argument
- The Choice of Unbelieving vs. Believing
- Unbelieving - the Ostrich Approach
- Believing -Greater Benefits
All-Church Announcements
All Family & Neighborhood Outdoor Service and BBQ
Please join us for our All Family & Neighborhood Outdoor Service and BBQ on Sunday, August 3rd at 9:30 AM. We will be meeting on the front lawn. Be sure to bring your camping chairs or picnic blanket (Church chairs will be available). If you like to cook or bake, we’d love you to bring a homemade dessert.
Lake Bible Church Looking for Feedback on Our Stream
Want to help Lake Bible Church? Listen to our stream and offer your input! This helps our staff to know what people want to hear and see during our service online.
To help, please email Ryan Peterson what week you watched and what your thoughts were.
All Family Midweek Gatherings
Please Join us on Wednesday nights for the All Family Midweek gatherings. The evening will begin with dinner, then there will be Training and Evangelism. 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Adult Bible Fellowship
Sunday Classes
11:00 AM Classes
“Dig A Little Deeper”, taught by Sheffields and Davises, in the Marriage Room (Room 232).
Philippians, taught by Dan Wilcox (Room 152).
Hebrews, taught by Lucas Howard, (Room 243)
5:00 PM Class
Book of Mark, taught by Dick Miersma, in the Great Room (Room 238)
This Week at Lake
Sunday
- Adult Bible Fellowship Evening Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
- “Fit2Serve” Women’s Fitness Program
- College and Career Bible Study
- All Family Midweek Gathering and Dinner
Thursday
- Youth Group – George Rogers Park
- “Women in the Word” Ladies Bible Study
Friday
- “Fit2Serve” Women’s Fitness Program
- Men’s Golfing at Summerfield
- Monthly Prayer Meeting
Saturday
- Ladies Neighborhood Bible Study
Upcoming Events
August
3 – Community Church Outdoor Service & Barbecue
7 – Youth Group – Board Game Day
14 – Ladies Lunch Out at Applebee’s – No Host
15 – Men’s Golfing at Summerfield
23 – Memorial Service for Jane Weaver
24 – All Church Meeting about Senior Pastor Candidate
29 – Men’s Golfing at Summerfield
Septmber
7 – Senior Pastor Candidate will be Preaching
10 – Awana Begins
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.
Awana
Awana registration has opened.
Awana begins September 10th.
The forms are available on the website and in the church office.
Questions can be emailed to awana@lakebiblechurch.com
Youth Ministry
Sunday Mornings at 11:00 AM
For details contact John Dotson at johnd@lakebiblechurch.com or 503.915.7577
Upcoming Events
July 31st: George Rogers Park (please register at youth group)
College and Career Ministry
College & Career Bible Study
Wednesday Night Bible Study: 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Studying Galations. Room 243
Please contact David Fielding at davidf@lakebiblechurch.com for more information.
Women's Ministry
Women’s Bible Studies
Tuesday Gatherings in the Park
Began June 10th, 10:00 – 11:30 AM. West Waluga Park, Lake Oswego. For questions, contact Marchelle Schafer or Jeanette Redman
Women in the Word
New Study begins June 19th. The Fear of the Lord. Author: Michael Reeves. $20 Thursdays, 7:00 PM.
Neighborhood Bible Study
Study in Galatians, on the second and fourth Saturday every month, 5:00–7:30 PM. Dinner is provided.
Men's Ministry
Men’s - Friday Tee Time
Come join the fun, golfing 9 holes at Summerfield Golf Course. August 1st, 15th & 29th, 6:00 PM. $20
Sign up in the narthex, call the office, or email John Dotson, johnd@lakebiblechurch.com
Marriage Ministry
Marriage Moment
In our marriages, if we’re not willing to talk about it, then there will be no change. You both need to be willing to stop what you’re doing, sit down, listen, reflect on your own actions, and recognize the error of your ways. Then take accountability for those actions and make repairs when it’s possible. James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.”
Giving Summary
Giving to Date
Last Week
| Budgeted Contributions | $16,453 |
| Contributions Received | $13,077 |
| Contribution Shortfall | -$3,376 |
Fiscal Year-to-Date | |
| Budgeted Contributions | $49,358 |
| Contributions Received | $61,264 |
| Contributions Surplus | $11,906 |
Thank you for your faithfulness.
Ministry Spotlight
Spokane 2025
Last Saturday, 28 youths and adults made our yearly trek to Hillyard Baptist Church in Spokane, WA. The outreach began.
On Sunday morning, the 22 students shared their testimonies. These students joined the previous five teams in the Lake Bible/Hillyard Baptist cloud of witnesses who have shared the gospel. And while we desire to reach the children for Christ, some are already believers in Christ; however, they come with other burdens.
Emma Ueoka told me about this little girl, Abby, and her burden. Every day at the end of VBS, she asks that we pray for her dad to come to Christ. Today, Emma told me that Abby shared that recently, Abby and her mother bought a Bible for her dad as a birthday gift. After receiving this gift, he promised Abby he would read it and maybe start attending church with her and her mother. It’s not a decision yet, but it’s at least another step closer.
This is evangelism: helping someone take another step to a new life in Christ.
The team and I appreciate your prayers and look forward to sharing more.
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, elders, directors, and staff is available.
Have a specific question or concern you would like to discuss with the church elders? Use the Elder contact form to connect directly with the Board of Elders.