Pastor Mike updates from Marseille, France

LBC’s vision of Good News for the World is all about partnering with local churches around the world to invite people to follow Jesus.

After wrapping up two weeks of vacation, Mike and Molly are encouraging the churches of the International Christian Community network.

Mike gives us an update, fresh off preaching at ICC - Marseille. He then introduces us to a few of our brothers and sisters in Marseille! As you watch, enjoy the people of the church talking and laughing in the background then pray for their work and witness among the people of Marseille. Even though they are small, their impact is great and far reaching.

Meet Nardous, whose family is living in Marseille and working with Ethiopian Airlines.

Meet Richard Chenette, current Pastor of ICC - Marseille and former elder from the Virginia area.

Meet Dan Painter, Founder and President Emeritus of ICC.

LBC Weekly: 10/19/14; Food Truck Event!

Many thanks to our small group leaders, pictured above!  All of the small groups are open groups, so you can hop on board anytime. And, there is something for every age and stage of life. Check out the list of small groups at our web site: www.lakebaldwinchurch.com/small-groups. 

Food Truck Event This Sunday at 12:00!
• Fun for all ages!
• Bring picnic chairs or blankets.
• Right after worship, in the park.
• Be sure to reach out to new folks, as well as guests from the community.

Worship This Sunday at 10:45
• Is life beating you up? Then Exodus 5 is for you! As you read Exodus 5 in advance, ask, “What might God be up to in this story? What can we learn about trusting God when we feel that we have to make “more bricks with less straw?”
• We’ll get an Operation Christmas Child update.
• Good chance of new people visiting LBC...remember to reach out to guests, and to be part of the “hosting environment.” Your kindness can make a difference.

Global Missions: Pastors Retreat in France
• 18 months ago a the leadership of International Christian Community (ICC) visited Lake Baldwin Church, as well as the Global Church Advancement Conference.
• That visit began a 5-stage process culminating in a Pastors Retreat serving pastors and families around Europe.
• Mike and Molly Tilley will be serving these pastors and families, speaking at seminars, and preaching in churches the last week of October.
• Churches affiliated with ICC minister to internationals, indigenous people, and immigrants in cities around Europe.
• Pray for Mike and Molly as they help connect Lake Baldwin Church to the global church.
• Our LBC Global Missions Team, led by Ravi Jain, is backing this effort as part of our overall vision for partnering with the church around the world.

LBC Weekly: 10/12/14; Joel and Katie update; Food Trucks; Young Adults Party

God’s timing is always perfect. As you know, Joel and Katie Pollard (pictured above) will be joining our team at Lake Baldwin Church. Joel will begin leading worship on November 16, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Katie will be joining our administrative team in a job-sharing arrangement with Terri Poulos, who just adopted a newborn. In God’s timing, he has blessed us with Tim and Angela Inman to lead our worship team. In another example of providential timing, God has provided Lisa Rigsby as office back-up during Terri’s maternity leave, and until Katie arrives.  

See below for more news about Joel and Katie, as well as info about the membership class (Oct 17-18) the Food Truck Event (Oct 19), and the Young Adults Party (Nov 1).

Worship This Sunday at 10:45
• Exodus 4:18-26 is a fascinating and mysterious episode in the Moses story. What do you make of the scene on the road back to Egypt?
• Glynn Vincent (another example of God’s timing!) will lead us in worship this week, along with our musicians and vocalists.
• We’ll introduce all the leaders of our small groups, as we roll out the red carpet for this year’s groups!
• Don’t forget the 9:30 class, “Not By Bread Alone,” taught by Richard Hostetter.  Details here.

Membership Class Oct 17-18
• Friday evening and Saturday morning...kicks off with a BBQ at 6 on Friday.
• At the LBC office, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando 32814.
• An informal living room setting, great for conversation and good food.
• Explore the vision, values, mission, beliefs, and community life of LBC.
• Sign up: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com.

Food Truck Event Oct 19 After Church
• Fun and food for all ages!
• Plan now to hang out after church in the park.
• Bring picnic chairs and blankets.
• Offer to help: Fritz.Schalmo@lakebaldwinchurch.com. 

Young Adults (20s and 30s) Party Nov 1
• Hosted at the home of David and Winnie Runnels in College Park: 1243 Norwood Place, Orlando, FL 32804.
• An adults only event, at 7:30 pm.
• Contact Drew Hallberg for more info: drew@americasofficesource.com. 

Joel and Katie Pollard Joining Our Team in November
• Joel begins work on Nov 10, and will lead worship Nov 16.
• Katie begins admin training on Nov 10, helping with administration and web content.
• Chris Kendall will be providing housing for them Nov/Dec. They will be looking for long-term housing to begin in Jan.
• Pray for the Pollard family as they prepare for the big move!

LBC Weekly: 10/5/14; Sign up for Sunday morning class; Oct dates; and more

Mike’s Pastoral Care
Welcome new members to Lake Baldwin Church: James and Sarah McDonald, and Clayton and Traci Keene, just some of the group from our summer membership class. The next class is scheduled for Oct 17-18 (Friday evening and Saturday morning). We begin with a BBQ on Friday evening. It’s a great chance to connect with the leadership of LBC, and to learn about the vision, values, and beliefs of the church. Sign up at: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com.

See below to sign up for Sunday morning class, and to get October dates for your calendar.

Worship This Sunday at 10:45
• The drama continues with Exodus 4:1-17. Perhaps you can relate to Moses’ reluctance to jump back into the fray!
• This is the week that we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, a chance to push the gospel more deeply into our hearts.
• SPLASH kids will have our monthly children’s worship experience, High Tide.

Sign Up for Sunday Morning Class
• Take an exciting journey through the Scriptures, in a class called “Not By Bread Alone.”
• 12-week class begins this Sunday, 9:30-10:30, at Glenridge Middle School.
• Register here: http://www.lakebaldwinchurch.com/survey
• Child care is available, but you must sign up in advance.

Operation Christmas Child: A Church-Wide Effort
• SPLASH kids will pack gift boxes for needy children around the world.
• Take a tag from the Christmas tree at the entrance to worship, and bring in items during October.
• More info: Michelle.Crouse@lakebaldwinchurch.com.

October Dates
• Oct 5, 9:30-10:30 at Glenridge: “Not By Bread Alone” Sunday morning class
• Oct 12: Small Groups Sunday; sign up for a small group
• Oct 17-18: Membership Class (Friday evening/Saturday morning)
• Oct 19: Food Truck Event, right after church
• Oct 26: Mike Glodo preaching as part of our Exodus series

LBC Weekly: 9/28/14; Welcome baby Schalmo! And more...

Congratulations to Fritz and Barbie Schalmo on the birth of Jack Schalmo. The little guy came into the world 20 inches long, weighing just over 8 pounds. Mom and baby are doing well, and dad is proud as can be (as you can see in the picture, above).

Read on to hear about recent milestones, sign-up for Sunday morning class, and ways that God is using your investment to make a difference in the city.

Quote of the week: “Health = high expectations and the grace to reach them. Expectations without grace breed anger; grace without expectations = couch potato.” (Henry Cloud)

Worship This Sunday at 10:45
• The plot thickens in Exodus as Moses feels inadequate for the challenge. He’ll need a God who is all-sufficient. Same is true of us! Check out Exodus 3:11-22.
• We’ll hear the vision for the new Sunday morning class, as we interview Richard Hostetter.
• Be praying for worship, SPLASH, and for Sunday evening youth group.

Milestones to Celebrate!
• The second annual “Hospitality Event” is happening tonight. Turnout is strong at the homes of elders and wives.
• A great crop of small group leaders have participated in our annual small group leaders’ huddle. Look for them on-stage Oct 12 on “small groups Sunday.”
• Officer Training is being launched for several cohorts of those nominated for the offices of elder and deacon. The leadership development initiative will last through April.
• This year’s Operation Christmas Child has been launched! Check out the OCC table and tree at the entrance to the worship area. This effort helps needy children around the world.
• Our elders and deacons have crafted a Care Plan for the church, to be communicated tonight at the Shepherding Group dinners.

How You’re Making a Difference by Investing in LBC
• We have a new and exciting opportunity in front of us through the work of Dan Whaite and Matt Brubaker. They’re launching our digital outreach initiative, which is a new way to reach people living in communities around our church who have never heard of us.  We’ll deliver messaging (through ads) all through their online experience about our church, our programs, our sermons, and upcoming events -- to attract them to our church and hear our message of hope.  We have an audience target of 65,000 in Baldwin Park and surrounding zip codes, who will receive approximately 4 ads per week for 8 weeks.  Your giving makes this possible.  Please pray for the success of the campaign! 
• We are also reaching Orlando through church planting.  LBC is a charter member of the Florida Church Planting Network.  We are committed to giving 3% of our budget ($15,000) annually to church planting.
• Our flagship weekend worship service is designed to feed believers and also to communicate the gospel to those exploring the faith. We have just offered our worship leader position to Joel Pollard. He and his wife, Katie, will be joining us in early November. Your giving makes it possible for us to hire for vital staff positions.
• Thank you for your faithful investment in the spread of the gospel through Lake Baldwin Church. You can update your giving securely with the “give online” link at: http://www.lakebaldwinchurch.com.

Register for the Class!
• “Not By Bread Alone” begins Sunday, Oct 5, 9:30-10:30 am at Glenridge Middle School.
• Register here: http://www.lakebaldwinchurch.com/survey
• Have kids? Available to help with child care rotation? Contact Amy Heidmann: ames83077@gmail.com.

LBC Weekly: 9/21/14; Worship leader announcement; financial report; and more

It was one year ago that we rolled out our new Shepherding Plan, and we’re grateful for our elders and the care that they extend to their shepherding groups. This Friday, our elders and their wives will be hosting hospitality dinners in their homes. Everyone is invited! If you are not yet a member of LBC, you are invited to the home of Mike and Molly Tilley. Please RSVP to: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com. Pictured above are two of our elders, Bart Johnson and Richard Hostetter. Pray for Bart, who just had surgery on his achilles tendon. Richard will be leading the new class, “Not By Bread Alone,” beginning Sept 5, 9:30-10:30, at Glenridge Middle School.

See below for important announcements, financial report, and calendar dates.

Worship Leader Position Offered to Joel Pollard
• After much prayer and assessment, we are happy to announce that we have offered the position of worship leader to Joel Pollard.
• Joel and his wife, Katie, expect to move to Orlando in early November.
• We can thank God for his provision! And, we are grateful for all who helped with the process. Special thanks to Bill and Kathy Seyfried for hosting Joel and Katie during their visits.

Worship This Sunday at 10:45
• Next up: the famous story of the burning bush, from Exodus 3:1-10.
• Michelle Crouse will introduce exciting plans for Operation Christmas Child.
• Take some time to pray for Sunday worship, SPLASH, and youth group.

Financial Report as of August 31
• August contributions: $25,064. Expenses: $32,560. Difference: (-$7406)
• Jan-Aug contributions: $368,014. Expenses: $360,675. Difference: +$7339
• Thank you! Your giving is making a difference at Lake Baldwin Church!
• Like many churches, August contributions were below budget, perhaps reflecting a “summer slump.” If you’d like to update your giving, you can give a secure on-line gift at www.lakebaldwinchurch.com. 
• Let’s thank God for his continued provision, and pray for sufficient growth in giving to enable us to restore key budget items and to fund our new worship hire.

Events for Your Calendar
• LBC office workday, Saturday, Sept 20, 9 am, at the LBC office, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando 32814. Contact Bill Rigsby to join the team: bill@rigsbybrothers.com.
• Monthly Church-Wide Prayer Gathering Wednesday, Sept 24, 7-8 pm: We so enjoyed the prayer times in August, that someone urged us to host a monthly prayer gathering. Everyone is invited. At the LBC office, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando 32814.
• Hospitality Event Friday, Sept 26, 6:30 pm. Members have been invited by their elders. If you are not yet a member, RSVP to: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com.
• Not By Bread Alone: Bible class begins Sunday, Oct 5, 9:30 am, at Glenridge Middle School. RSVP to Richard Hostetter: grhostetter@gmail.com. If you would like to come and need child care, contact Amy Heidmann: ames83077@gmail.com. 
• Food Truck Event and Fall Festival Oct 19 after church in Blue Jacket Park (just outside of our worship area). Fun and food for all ages!

LBC Weekly: 9/14/14

We love it when people get to serve God in areas that relate to their gifts, their passions, and their experience. When Christians find their sweet spot, they experience great joy,and the kingdom of God advances. That’s why we’re so grateful for Dan Whaite, pictured above, with his wife Katie. Working with Matt Brubaker, Dan has started a new enterprise called Digital Acts, helping churches attract newcomers. Dan leads our digital media effort at Lake Baldwin Church, creating our new web site and helping tell our story in the city.
 
Worship This Sunday at 10:45

• Joel and Katie Pollard will be working with our musicians and vocalists to lead us in worship.
• Our Exodus series takes us to “The Outlaw,” an episode found in Exodus 2:11-22.
• We’ll interview Dan Whaite, to bring the church up to speed on new media initiatives.

 
Contacting the Church Office

• Our administrator, Terri Poulos, is on maternity leave.
• Lisa Rigsby is serving as our interim administrator.
• Contact the church office: churchadmin@lakebaldwinchurch.com.
• We are no longer using a landline type phone at the church office.

 
Digital Media at Lake Baldwin Church

• If you have skills and experience in technology, digital media, or social networking, we can use your help. Simply contact Dan Whaite: dwhaite@gmail.com.
• John Boggs produces videos for LBC. He needs video assistants, especially as he prepares to shoot a welcome video on September 27. If you’d like to help, contact John: pretentious.filmmaker@gmail.com.
• Check out the new web site: www.lakebaldwinchurch.com. Go there to catch up on video sermons; access our church directory; give on-line; view the events calendar; and more.
• Sign up for the on-line directory. Get contact info; update your profile; view your giving records; and more: http://www.lakebaldwinchurch.com/lbc-database/
• Be sure to “like” Lake Baldwin Church on Facebook.

 
Save the Date!

• Sept 26: Hospitality Event. Dinners hosted by elders and wives in their homes. Everyone invited! If you are a member, your elder will send you an invitation. If you are not yet a member, RSVP to: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com. 
• Oct 5: First Sunday of our new class, “Not By Bread Alone,” taught by Richard Hostetter, Mike Glodo, and Jim Cunningham. At Glenridge Middle School at 9:30.
• Oct 19: Food Truck Event, right after church. Fun, games, and food! Everyone invited.

LBC Weekly: 9/7/14

You won’t want to miss our church-wide Hospitality Event, September 26 at 6:30 pm! Everyone is invited as our elders and wives host dinners around the city. We’ll have fun, good food, and a chance to enjoy the people of LBC, like Kyla O’Brien and Matt Baker, pictured above. If you are a member of Lake Baldwin Church, you will receive an invitation from your elder. If you are not yet a member, you are invited to the home of Mike and Molly Tilley. To RSVP for the dinner at the home of Mike and Molly, simply e-mail: mike.tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com. 

Worship This Sunday at 10:45
• “No Ordinary Child” from Exodus 2:1-10 & Hebrews 11:23.
• As you read these passages in advance, you might want to ask, “What do we learn about faith from this story?”
• We will feast at the Lord’s Table together.
• Joel and Katie Pollard, along with our musicians and vocalists, will be leading us in worship.
• SPLASH Kids will enjoy High Tide this Sunday.

House Concert Sept 14 from 6-8 pm
• Enjoy a relaxing evening of live music with Joel and Katie Pollard, along with our own Katie Whaite.
• This House Concert is being hosted by Bill and Kathy Seyfried, 1471 Nolan Court, Orlando, FL 32814.
• It will be an “adults only” event.

Women’s Bible Studies Begin This Week
• The Monday evening study begins with a meet and greet this Monday, 7-8:30, at the home of Janell Ray, 2717 Abbey Road, Winter Park, FL 32792.
• The Wednesday morning study kicks off this Wednesday with a brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 at the LBC Office/Hub, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL 32814.

Please Remember to Pray
• For the mother of Julie Lynn, who is facing a cancer diagnosis.
• For the launching of fall youth group this Sunday evening.
• For worship this Sunday.

LBC Weekly: 9/1/14

Announcing: a new web site for Lake Baldwin Church! The aim is two-fold: to have a more active gathering place to serve the people of Lake Baldwin Church; and to offer a compelling introduction to LBC by new visitors at the site. Special thanks to Dan Whaite for getting the new site ready for launch, and for continuing to populate the site with useful and relevant content. Check out the new LBC web site at: www.lakebaldwinchurch.com. See below for some of the ways the web site can serve you.

Worship This Sunday at 10:45

• Exodus continues with a message from 1:15-22, “Call the Midwives.”
• It’s a story of courage. We’ll see how two women, Shiprah and Puah, change the arc of history by standing up to Pharaoh.
• We’ll also hear a modern-day story of changing the arc of history...from one of our own.

Just some of the ways the new web site will serve you

• Video sermons--keep up with the sermon series if you served in SPLASH or were out of town.
• Calendar of events--see what’s coming up at LBC.
• Find a community group and plug in.
• Secure on-line giving.
• Access our church directory. Sign up for it if you haven’t yet done so.
• Pastors’ Blog, including all 31 days of the August Call to Prayer.
• Sign up to volunteer on a once/month serving team.
• Get each week’s discussion questions for Exodus. (coming soon)
• And more…
• Check it out at www.lakebaldwinchurch.com. Bookmark it.

LBC Weekly: 8/24/14

This Sunday we begin a new series on the Book of Exodus. Over the years, we’ve found that people of all stages of the spiritual journey have enjoyed the stories of the Old Testament.  As I’ve been preparing over the course of the summer, I’ve fallen in love with Exodus all over again. We’ve entitled the series, “Take Off Your Sandals.” That’s a reference to Exodus 3:5, the famous story where God appears to Moses in the burning bush. I hope you’ll plan now to join us every week that you’re in town. And, this will be a great series for inviting friends and family to church. Thank you for your prayers, as we all, like Moses, prepare to meet with God in the Book of Exodus!

Worship This Sunday at 10:45

* We will begin our Exodus series with a message on Exodus 1:11-14, “Dark Clouds.”
* Molly Tilley will share her story of experience with the “dark clouds”--wondering “where is God” in times of depression, loss or disappointment.
* Remember to pray for worship, and for all who might be going through a time of “dark clouds.”

How to Enjoy and Benefit from the Exodus Series

* Think of this series as an opportunity to become better acquainted with this amazing story. Read the sermon text each week before you come to church.
* Take advantage of discussion questions that will be posted on our web site each week. You can use them with your small group, with your family, or for personal devotions.
* Look for a personal “take-away” each week, and share it with someone. You’ll see that each story in Exodus is our story, relevant to our lives.

It’s not too late to sign up for daily prayer in August!

* Almost 80 people at LBC have signed up to pray each day!
* To sign up, just send an e-mail to: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com.
* You’ll receive a daily e-mail with a passage of Scripture and a brief prayer focus.
* Take some moments to pray at a time and in a way that is comfortable for you.

Come to the prayer gathering Monday evening at 7:00

* Come and join us, right after dinner!
* We gather for an hour of prayer at the LBC Office/Hub, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL 32814.
* A simple prayer guide is provided. No experience needed.

Save These Dates

* August 24: Exodus series begins!
* August 25 at 7:00: Prayer gathering at LBC Office.
* September 13, 9 am to noon: Small Group Leaders
* September 26, 6:00 PM: Hospitality Event! Everyone invited as elders and wives host dinners in their homes.
* October 5, 9:30 am, LBC Office: “Survey of the Bible” class with Richard Hostetter begins.
* October 19, noon, in the park: Food Truck Event right after church.

In His Grace,
LBC Staff

LBC Weekly: 8/17/14

We are happy to announce that Dr. Don Sweeting will be preaching at Lake Baldwin Church this Sunday. Dr. Sweeting is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, and author of the book, How to Finish the Christian Life.

Read on for: Sign-up to pray daily; latest financial update; dates for your calendar.

Worship This Sunday at 10:45

* Dr. Don Sweeting will wrap up our summer series with a message from 2 Timothy 4:6-8, “Finishing the Christian Life.”
* Soon and Erin Pak will be with us! They will share highlights of their 2 years in China, serving with English Language Institute of China (ELIC). Soon served for four years as the youth director at LBC.
* Please take some moments to pray for the work of God’s Spirit in worship. Pray also for SPLASH, and for youth group on Sunday evening.

It’s Not Too Late to Sign up to Pray Daily in August

* The elders have called our congregation to prayer during August, for the spiritual opportunities ahead of us this fall.
* Over 60 people have already signed up to pray each day. People have been signing up throughout the month.
* Sign up by sending an e-mail to: Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com (mailto:Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com) .
* You will receive a brief daily devotional from Scripture, and some prayer requests.

Prayer Gathering Each Monday from 7-8 pm

* Elders are hosting a weekly prayer gathering at the LBC Office/Hub, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando 32814.
* Everyone is welcome to join us! We will have a prayer guide, and will be praying for the work of the church, as well as personal needs.

Financial Update as of July 31

* July contributions: $54,936.08
* July expenses: $53,005.06
* January-July contributions: $355,563.43.
* January-July expenses: $344,851.32
* If you’d like to bring your giving up-to-date, simply go to www.lakebaldwinchurch.com.

Dates for Your Calendar

* August 18, 7-8 pm: Prayer gathering at LBC office
* August 25, 7-8 pm: Prayer gathering at LBC office
* August 24: Exodus series begins--”From Slavery to Freedom”
* September 13, 9 am to noon: Small group leaders’ gathering
* September 26, 6 pm: Hospitality Event--Elders & Wives hosting Shepherding Groups
* October 19 after church: Food Truck Event

In His Grace,
LBC Staff

LBC Weekly: 8/10/14

Here’s a picture from our recent membership class. It’s always a highlight to get to know some of the new people that God has brought our way. When you get the opportunity, please say hi to Brad and Kathy Bright, Clayton and Traci Keene, James and Sarah McDonald, Ellane Park, and Jim and Teri Pickering.  Also...please read on for important dates, how to sign up for the daily prayer devotional, and the next weekly prayer gathering Monday evening.

Sign Up to Pray Daily in August!

* The elders have issued a “call to prayer” for the month of August.
* So far, 56 people have signed up to pray daily for the work of the church in light of spiritual opportunities this fall.
* It’s not too late to sign up! Just send an e-mail to Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com (mailto:Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com) . You’ll be included in the daily devotional and prayer requests.
* Check out a 2-minute video giving the heart and history behind the August Call to Prayer. Click here (http://vimeo.com/72191000) .

Worship This Sunday at 10:45

* Jim Cunningham will continue our series on “Keeping the Faith,” with a message from 2 Timothy 4:9-18. In this personal passage, we learn a lot about friendship, and the part that friends play in helping us keep the faith.
* Jim and his wife, Joyce, have been a part of LBC from the beginning. As an attorney, Jim sought theological training on the side, and gives his time to teaching and helping make disciples.
* Please take some moments to pray for Jim, for our worship team, for SPLASH, and for youth group on Sunday evening.

Dates for Your Calendar

* This Monday at 7 pm: Bart and Judy Johnson, along with Danny and Kim Anderson, will be hosting an hour of prayer at the LBC office, 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando 32814. These open prayer gatherings are being held weekly during our August Call to Prayer.
* Don Sweeting, president of Reformed Theological Seminary, will be preaching at LBC on August 17. Dr. Sweeting is the author of the book, How to Finish the Christian Life.
* Our new series on the book of Exodus begins on August 23.
* Small Group leaders will be meeting on September 13 from 9-noon.
* Hospitality Event September 26: Elders and Wives will be hosting home gatherings for their shepherding groups. Plan on a fun evening of food and connecting with others.

Please remember to pray:

* For Robert and Gretchen Gutman: Gretchen’s mother passed away last week, so pray for comfort for Gretchen who is grieving her loss. Also, pray for the family, as they are in the midst of a stressful move, and even had some things robbed from them yesterday.
* Continue to pray for Vicki Glodo, as she recovers from surgery earlier in the summer. Pray that she will be healed and strong enough to begin her teach in job this month.

In His Grace,
Mike

LBC Weekly: 8/3/14

We’re happy to announce that the elders have issued a call to prayer for the month of August. Beginning tomorrow, we are asking the congregation of Lake Baldwin Church to take a few minutes to pray for the work of the church as we anticipate the spiritual opportunities of the fall. While we pray throughout the year, we have an annual prayer focus each August. Check out this 2-minute video clip that gives some of the heart and history behind the August Prayer Initiative. To watch the video, click here (http://vimeo.com/72191000) . See below for two simple ways that you can participate.

Why have a special focus on prayer?

* God has promised to answer: “Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it--the Lord is his name: Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” (Jeremiah 33:2-3)
* We are dependent upon God.
* We are in a spiritual conflict, and we need the strength of the Lord.
* There are spiritual opportunities ahead of this fall. We plant and water, but it is God who causes the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6).

Take a Few Minutes to Pray Each Day in August

* Starting August 1, take a few minutes each day to pray for the work of the church.
* We’ll send out a verse of Scripture and a prayer focus for each day. To receive this daily devotional during August, click here (mailto:Mike.Tilley@lakebaldwinchurch.com?subject=August%20Prayer%20Initiative--Daily%20Devotional) .
* The aim is to bathe every aspect of church life and outreach in prayer. We will pray for SPLASH, youth, small groups, worship, missions, the city, the world, our neighbors, and more.

Attend One or More Monday Night Prayer Gatherings in August

* Each Monday night in August,  from 7-8 pm, our elders and wives will be hosting a prayer gathering at the Lake Baldwin Church office/hub. The address is 1300 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL 32814.
* The first one will be this Monday, and will be hosted by Richard and Susanne Hostetter.
* Prayer requests will be provided, and you can bring your own requests. We all need prayer--feel free to come with your own needs.
* We will also bathe the work of the church in prayer, and we will pray for revival and renewal in our hearts, in our church, and in our city.

Worship This Sunday at 10:45

* We will continue our series on “Keeping the Faith” with a message from 2 Timothy 4:1-5. As you read this passage in advance, you might want to ask, “How does the reality of Christ in verse 1 shape our lives?”
* We will gather around the Lord’s Supper.
* Ross Stowers, one of our missionaries, will be with us for an interview.

In His Grace,
The Elders