Lakewood’s own Jeremy Reese shared God’s Word on Sunday. He and his family came all the way from Spain.
Jeremy now works with OMS Spain as a missionary. Melissa, his wife, and Naomi joined us as well. We were honored to have them with us and continue to pray for them as they spread God’s Word in Spain.
Our community honored one of our precious, devoted church members recently. Rachel Terry was a mother, teacher and friend who passed away this August from cancer.
According to a WDBJ7 news report, “Friends say Rachel Terry expressed her love for education throughout all aspects of her life.”
Rachel passed away after a courageous 18 month battle with cervical cancer – never losing her positive attitude and zest for life. She was a teacher at Southside Elementary School. Her husband Charles, currently teaches at Kentuck Elementary, where the first little free library in Pittsylvania County was designed and dedicated in her memory.
The little free library was built in her honor to promote literacy and reading for years to come. Students at Kentuck Elementary placed the books inside the library Friday morning.
You are invited on a journey from Genesis to Revelation!
Back by popular demand, this year’s Christmas musical drama, The Journey of Promise, features an over 90-member cast plus live animals and is presented by White Oak Worship Center. This year’s performances are on December 18th, 19th and 20th at 7 p.m. with a special matinee showing on December 19th at 2 p.m.
This is a Christmas performance that will inspire, encourage, and uplift you as you enjoy the holiday season! What a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. And it’s perfect for men, women, and children of all ages. Be sure to bring a friend with you too.
Tickets are just $5 each – but be sure and get your tickets early as performances will sell out. We are getting together as a group from Lakewood Community Church on Friday, December 18th for the 7pm performance and would love to have you join us.
If you’d like to purchase tickets, contact Jennifer Statzer in the church office and let her know. She will purchase the tickets as a group for Friday night. You can reach Jennifer at 434.822.5153 or email her at lakewoodcommunitychurch@gmail.com.
Be sure and let Jennifer know how many tickets you want no later than November 18 because tickets will sell out fast!
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on this incredible journey presented by White Oak Worship Center. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
By: Pastor Ryan Call
Often times we feel insignificant in this big world. People often think to themselves, I am only one person…what difference can I make?
We need to be reminded that God can use us in powerful ways if we will simply make ourselves available to Him. Helen Keller said,
“”I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.”
Throughout God’s word, we find example after example of the power of one.
In John 6:9-13 we see the story of a young boy with five loaves of bread and two small fish. There was no way that insignificant amount of food could feed the massive crowd that was gathered to listen to the Master. But we see in the text that Jesus took the bread and fish and when He had given thanks He distributed them to those who were seated. The word of God tells us that the people ate until they were full. Jesus then told His disciples to gather up the leftovers. They did so and filled up twelve baskets! All of this was from five loaves of bread and two fish.
How is this possible?
Yes Jesus is God and performed a miracle. But don’t miss that this young boy simply made the little that he had available to God. God can use what you have to fill a need. It is not based on one’s ability but one’s availability. God uses those who make themselves available to Him.
What are you passionate about?
What burdens do you have for our community, nation, and world?
Let us know so that we can pray and mobilize others to partner with you to make a difference. You may think you cannot change the world but you can change somebody’s world. And when you do that you will change the world….one person at a time. He will use you, if you make yourself available to Him.
That is the key.
Are you willing to make yourself available to Him? My prayer is that the people of Lakewood Community Church will impact the lives of people in our community and beyond with the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Pastor Ryan
lakewoodcommunitychurch.org 