Episodes
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
In this message we examine the introduction to 1 Corinthians. Though letter greetings are not normally preached, from these verses we learn a great deal about how to give thanks for our church, even when it may disappoint us.
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Belonging by Pastor Marta Gillilan
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
We were created by God with an innate desire to belong to one another. But the belonging process seems fraught with mystery as we navigate groups to see if we really like we are really connecting with one another. The church’s vision depends on community and our relationships with each other.
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Vision: Children’s Ministry: Critical Spiritual Formation
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
“Show me the child of eight, and I will show you the man,” said Ignatius of Loyola (Spain, 16thc). The image of God set into the soul of a young child remains the rest of their life. (I spend much of my ministry time unraveling people’s poor images of God). What is Lakeland attempting to establish in children? And how shall the rest of the church participate in this critical endeavor?
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Vision: Engaging Culture: Reconciling Race and Class
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.’” Economic class is more important than the color of one’s skin or place of origin. America was founded on the dream of equality of all persons. The founders, reacting to the classism of Europe, sought to create “a new constellation” of free people who have equal opportunity to flourish. The church was central to this ideal. What is the state of the soul of our nation, community, and church? I give my take on our church’s work with regard to race and class.
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Vision: What We Do!
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Engaging the saving grace of Jesus.
Vision Statement: “to build a community of authentic followers of Jesus Christ”
It is time to “put our hand to the plow” and rekindle our hearts for those outside the church. Lakeland has always been about others. We are just one beggar telling another beggar where the bread is. What does it take to invest, engage, and invite others into Lakeland’s faith community?