"Let my people go." Moses is called to redeem the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. The three-week journey takes forty years to the Promised Land of the Canaanites. The Exodus is a model for each of our own spiritual journeys. Let's see what it holds.

Over the next four Sundays we tell the Bible's history through four maps. We begin with the journey and covenant of Abraham. Abraham is the father of the Hebrews and "many nations." We ask the question, "What is being protected?" in Genesis. The concept of God is protected. And we find that Abram/Abraham's journey is also our journey.

On this day all Lakelanders have the chance to participate in our 30-month Financial Challenge, One Life. Fifteen different ministry initiatives benefit from One Life. This is our chance to participate in the ministry of others at home and around the world.

Struggle in life is not a spiritual exception, but rather absolutely necessary for spiritual transformation. Financial Challenges such as One Life are transforming because of the struggle we impose upon our lifestyles.

The One Life Financial Challenge has only become MORE important to the work of God in the world. Let us remember the good work God has called us to.

In some ways, the pandemic will change us forever. How will Lakeland Community be different in the years to come?

The Pandemic has put us through trials of all kinds. What has the churched learned from these times about surrender, togetherness, and love?

 

Lakeland Specific/Vision, Prayer/Solitude, Oneness

King Solomon has an enemies list, but after three years no harm has come to pass. Then his enemies make a series of foolish moves and wind up dead. How can story instruct us for our own difficult times?

As King David is dying he passes on to his son a list of people to kill. What does God say about revenge?

David's oldest son does a series of foolish things trying to make himself king instead of his brother. How does God deal with us when we make the same mistakes over and over again?