Lakeview Community Church

A N N O U C E M E N T S for Sunday, April 26, 2026…

Welcome to New Members – Please join us in the Fellowship Hall following this morning’s worship service for coffee and cake as we welcome new members to our Lakeview family, and to celebrate the baptism of Genevieve Sargent. Congratulations, Matt Baker, Megan Sargent, Anthony Griffin, and Genevieve Sargent!

Thank you to Kevin Griffith and to Zachary Thompson for today’s music.

Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf – The May focus for GEFS is Cereal, Salad Dressing (especially Ranch). There are five Sundays in May; so hopefully, we can fill all the baskets. Many thanks, everyone!

Bottles and Cans – Rob McCulloch will continue to collect “clean” bottles and cans for Mission Share in 2026. Focus items continue to be pasta of any kind, canned fruit of any kind, and toiletries.

Monthly Missions – An offering plate has been placed at the rear of the Sanctuary to receive donations for monthly missions.

You are invited to participate in a 4-week video series called “A World on the Move” from World Relief. This series will help us understand what is happening with refugees right now. We will be meeting on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM starting on May 5. Here’s a link if you wish to find out more: https://worldrelief.org/churcheswelwelcome/. Sign-up sheet will be in Fellowship Hall.

Finance Committee Meeting – Monday, May 11, 7:00 PM, Founders’ Room

Consistory Meeting – Thursday, May 14, 7:00 PM, Founders’ Room

Visitors – Please join us on Sunday, May 17, as we welcome visitors from the Rochester Adult & Teen Challenge Organization located at 160 Northaven Terrace, Rochester, NY 14621. Its Mission Statement: The Rochester ATC exists for individuals to experience freedom from addiction, by making disciples and helping them KNOW Christ, GROW in Christ, SERVE Christ, and SHARE what Christ has done for them.

Juliets’ Luncheon – Next luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 12:30 PM, Place: TBD. If planning to attend, please contact Dottie Mason.

“Lakeviewer” – The May-June newsletter will be distributed on April 30 to members and friends. For your convenience, a few extra copies will be placed
in the Fellowship Hall.

The Great Greece Cleanup – Saturday, May 2, from 9:30 AM to Noon. Let’s help make our community even more beautiful. Do you want to participate? Check with Pastors Rick or Rose.

Consistory Mini-Minutes: The Lakeview Consistory met Monday, April 20
1. Patty DeLuzio led devotions. She read from Mark 11:22 – “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. Patty spoke about the importance of faith in our daily lives.
2. Elders and deacons were encouraged to attend the professions of faith and baptism at the service on April 26.
3. We heard from Bill Foster about the video ministry on our webpage which is nearly ready.
4. Due to the fact that expenses are more than our income in 2026, we discussed ways to save money as a congregation.
5. We celebrated two successful outreach events in April.
6. Pastor Rick informed the consistory of upcoming church meetings in May and June for the RCA.

Flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are from the Community Life Committee for the Glory of God!

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS for Sunday, April 26, 2026…
Preaching: Pastor Rick Admiraal
Accompanist: Zachary Thompson
Greeter: Cheryl Griggs
Praise Team Leader: Kevin Griffith
Projection System Operators: Audrey Blocchi, Dottie Mason
Prayer Leader: Rex Ahrens
Sound System Operator: Dave Van Slyke
Receiver of Praise & Prayer Requests: Dianne Pettifer
Scripture Reader: Pastor Rose

This Week’s Events at Lakeview…
April 27 – Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts, 6:00-9:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
April 29 – AA Group Meeting, 5:00-6:45 PM, Fellowship Hall
April 30 – Praise Team Practice (Thursday), 6:00 PM, Sanctuary
April 30 – Choir Rehearsal (Thursday), 6:30 PM, Sanctuary

2026 LAKEVIEW CONSISTORY…
Minister: Rev. Rick Admiraal, President
Elders: Joe Romanczyk, V.P.; Mark Gill, Becky Hibbard
Deacons: Rex Ahrens, Chair; Patricia DeLuzio, Dottie Mason
Clerk of Consistory: Betsy Leipold