Welcoming our New Pastor
Dear Members and Friends of Lakeview UMC: Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! You have received word that your Rev. Ross Parrott will be ending his appointment June 30, 2023. We celebrate Rev. Parrott and pray for him as he moves into retirement. We are grateful […]
The Future of our Church – Part 4
We have been having some important discussions about the future of the United Methodist Church and Lakeview. I want to share with you a decision made by Lakeview’s Administrative Council (our governing body) at their meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Following a very lengthy time of discussion, including recommendations from the Trustees and SPR […]
Holy Week 2023
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior! Palm Sunday – April 2nd 9:30 am service The Lakeview Choir Easter Cantata “O What a Savior” in the Worship Center. You can also join us for a contemporary Palm Sunday service at 8:00 am in the Chapel. Maundy Thursday – April 6th 6:15 pm […]
The Future of our Church – March 13th Meeting – Part 3
I wanted to continue to address questions about the future of the United Methodist Church and building a more inclusive church. Each week I’m responding to questions that were raised at our recent congregational meeting. Again, I share a reminder that the United Methodist Church will not make decisions on this until April, 2024. We […]
The Future of our Church – February 7th Meeting – Part 2
I wanted to continue to address questions about the future of the United Methodist Church and building a more inclusive church. Each week I’m responding to questions that were raised at our recent congregational meeting. Again, I share a reminder that the United Methodist Church will not make decisions on this until April, 2024. We […]
The Future of our Church – February 7th Meeting – Part 1
On February 7 we had an important conversation on the Future of the United Methodist Church. We talked about the group that has already broken away, the Global Methodist Church. They are a group with a more traditional understanding of human sexuality and a more conservative approach to scripture. I shared how United Methodists have […]
Congregational Meeting on the Future of the UMC
Dear Lakeview Friends, We had over 140 people attend our congregational meeting on the Future of the United Methodist Church this past week. I’m grateful for all who came and for the strong interest in the future of our church. We spoke about the breakaway group, the Global Methodist Church, a very conservative movement, that […]
Heifer Update for February 2023
Heifer Update for February 5th Remember this chorus? Jesus loves the little childrenAll the children of the worldRed or yellow, black or whiteThey are precious in his siteJesus loves the little children of the world. We sang this chorus at the Men’s Breakfast yesterday, preceeding the Heifer report. Then we did an exercise by counting […]
Heifer Update for January 2023
Dear Lakeview United Methodist Church, I want to send you a special thank you for your gifts last year. In 2022 you raised $12, 010 for Heifer International! Your generosity is giving hope and opportunity to farmers around the world. Thank you for changing lives and helping families create happy healthy futures. Stay tuned for […]
Your Media Arts Team for 2023
As we are redefining the new normal for the church in our post pandemic and turbulent world we are reaching more and more online viewers along with a considerable number of first time viewers each week, proving that the world is hungry for the word of Christ. In the past 12 months we have had […]
Pastor Ross’ Look at 2023
2022 was a year that presented many joys and challenges. Many of our dear members passed away, and we were finally able to hold memorial services for those who passed during the pandemic and many more who passed in 2021-22. This is an important ministry for families and friends of those loved ones who are […]
Our Online Ministry by Ernie Gutierrez
With each new year comes new possibilities and new opportunities, and 2022 didn’t disappoint! This year, Lakeview decided to move forward with bringing on board an Online Minister to engage with and effectively minister to their vast online viewership. In May 2022, after being a member of the Media Arts team for the better part […]