A N N O U N C E M E N T S for Sunday, February 22, 2026…

Coffee Hour – Thank you to Dottie Mason for hosting today’s Coffee Hour.

Thank you to Jilli Walch and Kevin Griffith for providing today’s music.

Lakeview Volunteers to serve dinner at Saving Grace Ministries on Tuesday, February 24, 6:30-8:30 PM (1140 Norton Street, Rochester, NY 14621). Sign-up sheet located in the Fellowship Hall.

Juliets’ Luncheon – Next luncheon is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 12:30 PM.  Place: Mr. Dominic’s at the Lake (4699 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY). Sign-up sheet is located in the Fellowship Hall.

Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf – February Focus: Flavored instant oatmeal (to help start the day), and ketchup, or mayonnaise.  March focus is canned fruit, applesauce, and tomatoes (diced, spicy, or whole).

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.

Would you like to become a member of Lakeview?  Pastors Rick and Rose would like to hear from you, and we can set up times to meet and talk about this.  Please contact either Pastor Rick (641-204-1954) or Pastor Rose (641-204-1953).

Communion will be offered during the 10 AM Worship Service on March 8.

Lenten Bible Study – “The Case for Easter” series begins Tuesday, March 3, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This study will run from March 3-March. 24. Books are $7.  See Pastor Rose for a book.  Contact: Pastor Rose Admiraal

Easter Flowers – Today is your last day to purchase flowers to decorate our Sanctuary for Easter. See Diane Phelps before or after church service today to
place your order. Prices: Mixed Color Mums are $9.00; Tulips are $8.00; Lilies are $10.00; Hydrangeas are $18.00. Please make checks payable to Van Putte Gardens.

“Lakeviewer” – Articles for the March-April newsletter are due TODAY (Feb. 22) so that the “Lakeviewer” can be distributed before Mar. 1.  Please send your articles or pictures to Dotti at lakeviewchurch3@gmail.com.

Consistory Mini-Minutes: The Lakeview Consistory met on Monday, February 16.
1. Elder Becky Hibbard led devotions. Becky shared Romans 12:12 with us: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” She encouraged us with these words: Hope, patience, and prayer can get you through anything.
2. We discussed topics for the annual Consistory Retreat to be held on February 28.
3. We updated Lakeview’s funeral policy for members and non-members.
4. We scheduled a visit from Adult & Teen Challenge of Rochester for May 17.  This organization brings a faith-based approach to sobriety.
5. We approved the use of QuickBooks for the Finance Committee and Lakeview’s treasurer.
6. We rejoiced that visitors have been attending worship services. We also rejoiced that four people committed to the new member class.

Consistory Retreat – A “retreat” for the Lakeview Consistory is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, 9:00-12 Noon. Meeting to be held in the Founders’ Room.

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8.  Set your clocks ahead one hour.

Blood Drive – Lakeview is hosting a blood drive for the American Cross on Saturday, March 14, 2026; from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please consider donating blood if you are able. ALL blood types are in short supply. Giving blood is safe, simple, and helps save lives. You can sign up online at Redcrossblood.org, by phone (1-800-RED-CROSS), or call/text Becky Hibbard at 506-2449.  Thank you!

Hockey Game – Save the Date! Want to see a hockey game? On Friday, March 20, we’re planning a church outing to the Rochester Americans vs. Syracuse Crunch game.  Puck drops at 7:05 PM at the Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY.

                                                                                                   Flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are for the Glory of God!

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS for Sunday, February 22, 2026…
Preaching: Pastor Rick Admiraal
Accompanist: Jilli Walch
Greeter: Diane Phelps
Praise Team Leader: Kevin Griffith
Projection System Operators: Audrey Blocchi, Dottie Mason
Prayer Leader: Patricia DeLuzio
Sound System Operator: Dave Griggs
Receiver of Praise & Prayer Requests: Pastor Rose Admiraal
Scripture Reader: Pastor Rose Admiraal

This Week’s Events at Lakeview…
February 23 – Scouts (Boy & Cub), 6:00-9:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
February 24 – Lakeview Volunteers serve dinner at Saving Grace Ministries, 6:30-8:30 PM
February 25 – AA Group Meeting, 5:00-6:45 PM, Fellowship Hall
February 25 – Praise Team Rehearsal, 6:00 PM, Sanctuary
February 27 – Juliets’ Luncheon, 12:30 PM, Mr. Dominic’s at the Lake
February 28 – Consistory Retreat, 9:00 AM to 12 Noon, Founders’ Room

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

Church Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)