A N N O U N C E M E N T S for Sunday, February 1, 2026…
Coffee Hour – Thank you to Patty DeLuzuo for hosting today’s Coffee Hour. Please consider signing up to host one of these Sunday fellowship time. Coffee and juice are provided by Lakeview; snacks are optional.
Thank you to Jilli Walch and Kevin Griffith for providing today’s music.
Communion – Will be offered during the Worship Service on February 8.
Monthly Mission – On February 15, Jim Crowley is scheduled to speak to us on behalf of the Jan-Feb Monthly Mission, Saving Grace Ministries.
Juliets’ Luncheon – Next ladies’ luncheon is scheduled for Friday, February 27. Mark your calendars. Place: TBD.
Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf – February Focus: The GEFS has requested flavored instant oatmeal (to help start the day), and ketchup, or mayonnaise. Thank you.
Bottles and Cans – Rob McCulloch will continue to collect “clean” bottles and cans for Mission Share in 2026. At present, focus items continue to be pasta of any kind, canned fruit of any kind, and toiletries.
Lost & Found – This is your LAST CHANCE to look at the box of “Lost & Found.” The box of items is located in the narthex sitting area.
Would you like to become a member of Lakeview Community? Pastor Rick and Pastor Rose would like to hear from you, and we can setup some times to meet and talk about this. Please contact Pastor Rick (641-204-1954) or Pastor Rose (641-204-1953).
Video Series – Pastors Rick and Rose plan to start a video series, “The Case for Easter,” during Lent. Please sign up, if interested, with day or evening preference.
2026 Care Groups/Emergency Closing Lists – Please take a moment to look at the Care Group Phone Trees/Emergency Closing Lists to check and confirm the info on the lists. Please notify the church secretary of any updates or changes.
Consistory Mini-Minutes: The Lakeview Consistory met on Monday, January 19.
1. Pastor Rick led devotions. He shared a painting from his friend Elmer Yazzie, a Navajo artist. The painting’s title is The Spirit of Availability. God asks for us to be available so that we can serve our church and our community.
2. Bill Foster presented the video ministry. Check the back of church for the new tech equipment already in place.
3. Deacons proposed changes to monthly missions. One is renewing our partnership with JJ Ten Clay, RCA Global Mission Refugee Ministries Coordinator.
4. We considered the upcoming Lenten season, which starts on February 18 with an Ash Wednesday service.
5. We discussed the transition to middle assemblies in 2026. Want to know more? Check out this link: www.albanysynod.org/restructure
6. We brainstormed about ways to celebrate Lakeview’s 75th anniversary in 2026. Do you have any ideas for us?
Weather Cancellation Policy – At our January meeting, Consistory approved the following weather cancellation policy:
– Winter Storm or Blizzard Warning – Cancel church service (Red on Threat Tracker)
– Advisory – Consider cancellation but urge caution. (Yellow on Threat Tracker)
– Watch – no action required.
If a worship service is cancelled, you will be notified by your care group elder or deacon via text or phone call.
Flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given by Molly Ives for her “Church” family and friends.
ASH WEDNESDAY Worship Service at Lakeview Community Church on February 18, 7:00 PM; Rev. Rick Admiraal, Officiant. Save the date!
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS for Sunday, February 1, 2026…
Preaching: Pastor Rose Admiraal
Accompanist: Jilli Walch
Greeter: Kathy Inzana
Praise Team Leader: Kevin Griffith
Projection System Operators: Audrey Blocchi, Dottie Mason
Prayer Leader: Patricia DeLuzio
Sound System Operator: Bill Foster
Receiver of Praise & Prayer Requests: Becky Hibbard
Scripture Reader: Becky Hibbard
This Week’s Events at Lakeview…
Feb. 02 – Scouts (Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts), 6:00-9:00 PM, Fellowship Hall
Feb. 04 – AA Group Meeting, 5:00-6:45 PM, Fellowship Hall
Feb. 04 – Praise Team Rehearsal, 6:00 PM, Sanctury
Feb. 05 – Outreach Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM, Fellowship Hall
Feb. 07 – Eagle Scout Court of Honor for AJ Padoleski, 4:00 PM, Lakeview
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