Sermon Outline - Church of the Lakes

Online Worship - April 11, 2021

Prayer Robby Strock

Greeting Pastor Bryan George

Scripture Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-18 Monica CoventryMessage Creation Long Story Short Pastor Jared PrisetHymn This is my Father's World #144

Special Music Holy Mystery ChoplinMark Coventry

Worship Songs Great Are You Lord; All Creatures of Our God and King

Sermon Outline

Focus: The first major movement of the Scriptures is the creation story. When we look at the story of creation, we see that we were created from community, which is known as the doctrine of the Trinity, and for community. “Doing life together” is part of God’s plan for us as human beings.I. The Bible – a long story? 66 books, more than 40 authors, 3 languages… A story that reveals the narrative of God’s word in our worldII. Creation: Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-18 God created us from and for community Genesis 1: God’s sovereignty and goodness Genesis 2: God’s intimate relationship with creation, especially humanityIII. Communal nature of God “Let us…” – doctrine of the Trinity Genesis 1:2 John 1:1-3IV. Human community The lack of community due to COVID “Doing life together” Disney movie Safety Genesis 2 – creation story: Two people completely known and completely unashamed What went wrong? (next week!)V. Paul - creation-style community will make a comeback!

Youth Video Ryan Farneth

Good News Moment Vacation Bible SchoolTestimony Mary Jo Harroff

Serve

Crosspoint Yard SaleCrosspoint UMC’s annual yard sale, to benefit their missions, will be June 17th - 19th. This is their biggest missions program fundraiser. This sale has always been well supported by our congregation, which is greatly appreciated. They are able to take donations at any time, so if you have treasures you no longer need and would like to donate (anything besides clothing), contact Diana at our church office, [email protected] or 330-499-8972.

PrayersPrayersNeededNeeded

Youth Mission Events - Summer 2021Work within our community working with children, serving people with food insecurity, and helping local missions build towards their future. Our Senior High Mission Experience will be June 7th - 11th, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm daily. Meeting at Church of the Lakes, we will go to local mission sites to work during the day, including Canton Free Store, a future Canton Free Store site & a Children's Summer enrichment program through Canton Calvary Mission. Groups will meet in the evening for devotions, dinner, and fellowship. Our Junior High will have a 2-day Mission Experience, June 8th & 9th, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm with a similar experience as our Senior High, but grouped with only junior high students. Costs are $50 for Senior High and $20 for Junior High. Email Cara at [email protected] to sign up your student - using the grade they are just finishing.

Red Cross Blood DriveChurch of the Lakes will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, May 15th, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Activity Center. The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations. Precautions are taken to keep you and the workers safe. Signup for an appointment at redcrossblood.org and search using sponsor code 'churchofthelakes'.

Pray for: Sofia McConnell, and Rich Hirschman

Congratulations to Justin & Jamie Morales on the birth of their daughter, Emma Jo. Proud grandparents are Jon & Starr Lenardos.

To submit prayer requests call 330-499-8972 ext. 203 or email: [email protected].

Mission Donations for YouthThis Summer our Junior and Senior High Students will be working with Canton For All People, Canton Calvary Mission, and Crossroads UMC. The week of June 7th - 11th they will be working to help address the food and housing insecurities in the Canton area. We need your support, please look over the following list to see the many ways you can help:1. Prayers - pray for the students, leaders, and community during the trip, June 7th - 11th.2. Donations of NEW children’s books (to provide special activities to the community children)3. Gently used household items such as dishes, plates, silverwear, etc.4. Gently used MENS clothes and shoes5. New socks and underwear for any age6. New baby items (including wipes, diapers, bottles, formula)7. Sam’s Club/Walmart gift cards All donated items can be put in the Revel Mission Baskets in the entryway, or delivered to Cara’s office. Thank you for your support.

visit churchofthelakes.org/online-giving or text 733090 to 715-803-4772

for EFT instructions contact Stephanie Strock, [email protected]

Submit your news, information or announcements to [email protected].

Noteable

Women's Bible StudyElijah: Faith and FireDates: Mondays, April 12th – May 24thDaytime: Mondays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm room 206 & ZoomEvening: Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Online only – ZoomLed by: Pastor Janet ZimmermanDescription: Join us for this Priscilla Shirer led journey taking a fresh look at Elijah and the difficult choices of obedience that sharpened his faith. His ministry was marked by tenacious faith and holy fire–the same kind we need to remain steadfast in our current culture. Optional workbook cost is $17.Register at churchofthelakes.org.

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Church Summer CampsOur church conference has a variety of weekly camps from which to choose. For more details and to register your child for summer camps, visit EastOhioCamps.org. For information about $100 per child sponsorships contact [email protected].

Giving StatementsThank you for your generous contributions to Church of the Lakes. First quarter statements have been sent to the head of household via email. If you did not receive an email, verify your email address in your Breeze profile or with our Financial Secretary, Stephanie Strock, [email protected]. If you have yet created an account in Breeze, contact Stephanie for assistance. Setup is simple and will allow you to access to our online directory as well as your personal profile, which includes your giving records. The financial giving section is well protected, and only you have access to your contributions.

Church Office HoursOffice hours will be 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm) through Friday, April 16th. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, April 19th.