May 6, 2015

Worship at Lake Shore The Sixth Sunday of Easter

The Worship of God May 10, 2015

Youth Sunday Zach Helton

The Scripture Acts 10:34-48

Though youth participate in worship at Lake Shore

year-round, we designate one Sunday a year for the youth to lead worship.

This is a time to remember the place of adolescents in the church and to join

them in the unique way that they worship God.

E aster happens every day. Easter happens each time those who mourn rise up again to honor those they've lost by loving life more dearly. Easter happens every time we stand in solidarity with those who've lost all hope and say, “Hold on, we're at your side.” And Easter happens every time, in spite of woe and death, in spite of the multitude of ways we've turned away, in spite of our failures and denials, we say “yes” to life.

– Rob Ellers-Isaacs

Earthquake in Nepal: Responding as Individuals and as a Church

Bread for the World is urging Congress to renew our

federal government’s major child nutrition programs,

including those for school meals, summer feeding, and

the WIC nutrition program for pregnant and new

mothers, along with their small children.

Every five years, Congress must re-authorize the law

that funds these programs, which have helped millions

of children over the decades. Please send personal

letters or e-mail messages to members of Congress.

Follow these steps for an effective letter:

1. Provide your personal information. This tells your

members of Congress that you are one of the people

they represent.

2. Ask for specific action. For example: “I urge you

to protect child nutrition programs from cuts and

harmful policy changes.”

3. Give reasons for your request. For example:

“My church is already helping by [example], but I also

expect the government to do its part to address hunger

in this country.

4. Send your letter to Congress using the form in

this link: http://www.bread.org/ol/2015/ or stop by

the table in the church hallway.

“Do not withhold good from those to

whom it is due, when it is in your power to

do it." — Proverbs 3:27

Nepal needs our help. Though it isn’t our country that is in shambles, we can respond like it is. Hundreds of charities are responding to the disaster, and deciding where to give money when so many are doing good things can be challenging. The Global Missions Covenant Group has researched relief organizations on charitynavigator.org. These are three we suggest that have a history of working with strong local partners in Nepal prior to the earthquake and who are providing aid for the most urgent needs today:

Charity Water https://www.charitywater.org/blog/nepal-is-in-need/

UNICEF http://www.unicefusa.org/stories/5-ways-unicef-responding-nepal-earthquake/24631

Doctors without Borders http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/country-region/nepal

Once the current emergency needs for water, food, shelter, sanitation, hygiene, and care for the injured are met, your support will help Nepal rebuild sustainable resources. We encourage you to do your own research on these and other sites and contribute toward the basic long-term needs of the people in Nepal. Watch for other ways to respond through Lake Shore in the future. — The Global Missions Covenant Group Rick Allen, submitted this request from a friend of his who has been trying to collect funds for Dhulikhel Hospital in Kathmandu that is taxed beyond its resources. Please contact Rick for more information if you are interested in donating. Here is a link to the hospital website: http://dhulikhelhospital.org/

Celebrations Gayle Avant was licensed to the ministry at Lake Shore on

Wednesday night, May 29.

Pattie Herbert has a new grandson, Saylor Deckard, born to Taylor and Melissa Herbert in Austin on Sunday, April 26.

Rachel and Mike Sciretti welcome Nathaniel Emmett to their family. He was born Tuesday, May 5 in Chesapeake, VA. Big sisters, Anastasia and Zoe, welcome him home. Mike says his name means “Gift of God of Truth.”

Tammy Woods received the Outstanding Social Worker of the Year award from the Heart of Texas Branch of the National Association of Social Workers/Texas Chapter.

Prayers for . . . Richard Aslanian, who is in hospice care in Kingwood, TX.

Libby Bellinger, who begins radiation treatments on May 15.

Dulce Brooks, who was hospitalized for a stroke on Tuesday. She is showing good signs of recovery today but is still in Providence for more tests and observation.

Allen Brown, Lynn Williams’ half-brother, and his wife, Alicia, are in Nepal with their dog, Faith, working with a search and rescue team from Missouri.

Charlene Eakin, who is moving to Abilene today. She’ll live at Wesley Court, a retirement complex that also includes assisted living.

Vicky Hunt, who continues with evaluation and treatment at MD Anderson.

Janya Martin and her husband Philip. Janya is struggling with severe allergies. Philip had a mini-stroke last Friday. Both are at home and recovering well.

Linda Olson, who is visiting a specialist in Dallas today. Screws from a prior back surgery have moved around in her back and are causing severe pain.

Konyui Tonghou, who now weighs over eight pounds and shows encouraging signs at Alabama Children’s Hospital.

Deacons Meeting Sunday, May 17

5:00 p.m.

We are working on publishing an updated church directory. Please stop by the office hallway and review your listing, making changes as necessary. If you are not listed and would like to be, please send the following information to Amanda (amanda@lakeshorebcwaco.org): Names of everyone in your household Address with city and zip code Phone numbers with descriptions like “home” or “Ibby’s cell” Email addresses you prefer with descriptions like “Steve’s email”

Holy Smoke Brisket! — Benefiting Seeds of Hope Be sure to place your orders by tomorrow, May 7, for delicious brisket take-out meals with two sides. “Holy Smoke” Take-Out Dinners support Seeds of Hope Publishers spring fundraiser, “No-Show Shindig” on May 14. Rev. Erin Conaway, pastor of Seventh and James, is chief brisket smoker. Minimum donation is $25 an order, which feeds two adults. Meals can be picked up from 5:00–6:00 on May 14. Call 755-7745 to reserve your

meals. To make a tax-deductible donation, visit http://www.seedspublishers.org.

Youth News

This Sunday is Youth Sunday! Please bring your kids this Wednesday so we can go over the order of worship and assign roles! Also, we’ll be recognizing seniors and the youth that joined us this year, so if your kid falls into one of those categories, please let me know if you won’t be able to join us!

Sunday School time this week will be a time to go over worship and address any last minute questions or issues. If your student is in the service, please plan on bringing them to Sunday School. Thanks!

Next Wednesday, the 13th, is our Dessert Auction for Youth and Children’s Camp! Now this is a live auction, not a silent auction, so come ready to bid aggressively (but peacefully, of course).

The first payment for Passport ($100) will be due to the church office by Wednesday, May 13th! This is also the deadline to request scholarships. Partial scholarships are also available. Remember that Passport will be June 13th-20th. We meet at noon on the 13th to depart and arrive back on noon of the 20th. I believe I sent out a different date earlier this year, please forgive me. That date did not factor in the bus itinerary. The final cost will be $360 this year per camper. If it is any consolation, on June 13th, 2014 in Greensboro, NC, it was 76 degrees. That’s worth at least $200 of that, right?

If you are interested in chaperoning Passport this year, please contact me. I have space for two!

There will be no meeting on Sunday evening after Youth Sunday. Enjoy your time together! —Zach

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CALENDAR

Sunday, May 10

9:30—Sunday School

10:45—Worship 3:00—Newsletter Deadline 4:00—Soulfriends Tuesday, May 12 4:00—Staff Meeting Wednesday, May 13

5:15—Supper 6:00—Children’s Activities 6:00—Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 14 8:30—10:30 Food Pantry Open

Wednesday night supper May 13

Ham with raisin sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans

children, $2.50; youth & adults, $5.00 Please remember to let Amanda know by

Monday at noon if you need to add or cancel your reservations.

Volunteers for Sunday, May 10

Preschool/K: Kim Kellison Ushers: Preston and Genie Dyer

Our Church Staff Amanda Alumbaugh, Office Manager

Burt Burleson, Interim Preacher

Daniel Farris, Minister of Music

Rachel Farris, Interim Minister to Children

Zachary Helton, Minister to Youth

Gordon Lawrence, Maintenance Manager

Lula Lawrence, Custodian

Janya Martin, Organist

Elisabeth Rhoton,

Director, LSBC Children’s Center

Sharlande Sledge, Associate Pastor

Weekly Budget Report

Your contributions help fund our mission work, church programs, human resources, and physical facilities. Weekly budget needs for our 2015 budget of $413,591.00 are $7,953.67. This week’s budget receipts were $6,277.37.

Year to date needs Year to date received Difference $143,176.06 $144,857.77 $1,681.71

To give online, please click here.

Mature Drivers’ Traffic Safety Day

Tuesday, May 12 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.

Hillcrest’s Mature Driver Program hosts Traffic Safety Day at the Hillcrest Pace Auditorium, 3000 Herring Ave.

This free event features experts in all aspects of traffic safety and offering CarFit and Roadside Review. Registration is at 8 a.m. For information or to register, call 202-6539 or 202-6541.