LAKESIDE STAFFPastor .............................Rev. Mark Rickman Music Director .............................Jason Grife Pianist .................................... Corie Melaugh Media ........................................... Don Taylor Youth Directors ..... Lauryn & Lanc Schmitt Admin. Assistant ........................ Randy Rice Nursery Attendant .............. Patsy Kouhdari Nursery Attendant ...........................Deanna Bond

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2925 NW 66th Street oKC, oK 73116

405-843-5777email: lakesideumc@coxinet.net

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united Methodist Church websites: www.uMC.org www.oKuMC.org

From the Pastor

Obedient Unto Death

Many are the hearts that chafe against the thought of obedience. It calls to mind bitter servitude or loss of freedom. The obedient person is constrained to follow the dictates of someone else, and even if the other is kind or considerate, the thought of obedience seems better fit for a dog. An obedient dog is a delight to see, a creature “at one” with its owner, perfectly attuned to its owner’s wishes. But an obedient person?

We praise our Savior Jesus for his willingness to be “obedient unto death,” but we do not wish to follow him there. Obedience takes us where we do not wish to go. It takes us, if we allow it, without asking our opinion, without soliciting our input. But if our obedi-ence is a dragging thing, it is not obedience; it is yet our stubborn willfulness. We want to be free to do as we wish, when we wish.

But that is precisely when we lose our freedom. The Bible is clear about the unalterable fact that there is something bad the mat-ter with us. It’s what we know as Original Sin. Like our rebellious forbears Adam and Eve, we think we know what’s best for us. We do not. For fear of what God requires of us, we remain enslaved to our aimless whims.

We long for Easter, but we flee the cross. We wish to rise to new life without the pain and suffering of death, but if we wish to participate in resurrection, we must first be dead. To be obedient as our Savior was obedient, we place our trust - our lives - in the hands of the Creator who knows us best and knows what will quiet and calm our fevered souls.

– Mark

Missions and Outreach:

This committee would like to thank all of the participants that are taking part in the Discipleship Challenge. Also, for those who haven’t turned in their covenant, please give them to Greg King once you have signed off. Anyone that would like to know more about this challenge please contact Greg King or Mary Ellen Cromwell for details.

Another big ThAnK You for all the food for Skyline. Competition seems to go a long way at Lakeside, and the pantry at Skyline is very much in need of food at this time. Thanks, Lakesiders, for your giving and caring hearts! The Share Class won the competition, and are looking forward to a great breakfast! Also, thanks so much for all the prom dresses and accessories for Skyline. They were so appreciative of everything we sent. They had not received much jewelry and were very excited that we sent some.

PUT SOME FUN IN FUNDRAISERSaturday, May 17 from 8 to ?

Start bringing your items for sale now. We will store them in the pantry room. When the closet gets too full, we will spill over into the room. Donation slips for tax pur-poses are available in the church office and also in the pantry room. We need donations and volunteers to help organize in advance and to work the day of the garage sale. Call Ginny Evans, 405-843-9305 or email her: devans11@cox.net.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR CHURCH RETREAT

The date for the Church Retreat is May 3rd and 4th at Camp Canyon. We will be leaving Saturday morning and return-ing Sunday morning in time for worship service. We are hoping to get the cost down to $60 to $70 per family. FuN, FooD AND GAMES will be provided for everyone.

9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship

9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship COMMUNION

9:30 am- Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship

7:00 pm - AA

6:30 pm - SPRC Meeting

Liturgist for April:Pat Donnelly

6:00 pm - Bells 7:00 pm - Choir

6:00 pm - Bells 7:00 pm - Choir

2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties

2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties

2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties

2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties

Youth “Lock-In” April 11th and 12th

6:00 pm - Bells 7:00 pm - Choir

1:30 pm – hearing Loss Assn.

5:30 pm – Maundy Thursday Dinner

and Worship

GOOD FRIDAY9:00 AM

CHOIR CANTATA REHEARSAL

6:00 pm – Trustees Meeting

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7:00 pm - AA

7:00 pm - AA

7:00 pm - AA6:30 pm - Finance Committee Meeting

5:30 pm – Monthly Dinner and Games

5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship

5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship

Following Worship: Wedding Shower for Shana Watkins and Nick Schmitt

5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship

Noisy Collection

5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship

6:30 - 8:00 pm - hearing Loss Assn.

GREETERS AND USHERS Following is the schedule for the next two months:

April: Wesley & Youth May: Joy Class

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20 21 2322 248:45 am-Sunrise Service 9:30 am-Brunch and combined Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship CoMMuNIoN

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APRIL BIRTHDAYS Xavier Wilson ....................................... 01 Don Evans ............................................. 03 Arianna Wilson .................................... 11 Kellen Donnelly .................................... 11 Mac Thompson ..................................... 12 Michael Donnelly ................................. 15 Norma Stoabs ....................................... 16 Tommy Davis II .................................... 17 Bill Bates ................................................ 18 John hoel .............................................. 20 Zachary Taylor ...................................... 20 Mark Smith ........................................... 22 Andrew Bockus .................................... 30 The Lakeside Quilting/Sewing Group members are having

so much fun that we have decided to meet every Saturday instead of once a month. Right now we are making some knitted bonnets for the newborns at the hospital. Come join us on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information, call Audrey McGaugh, 405-323-9268

Prayer List

Please contact A.M. nowlin with prayer requests and updates(843-6811) or

use prayer request card located in sanctuary seat back.

Maxine Wise (Sherry Miller’s mother)

Paul Howard (friend of Audrey and John McGaugh)

Wendall Stoabs Fran Ford

Mary Moelling LaDawna Morelock (friend of Jason Grife)

Edie Krone Kristyna Coats and harrison Lujan, married in Punta Mita, Mexico, March 14, 2014. harrison is the son of Sunny Richardson, grandson of Linda Coffman, and the stepson of John Richardson.

The Sewing Group has decided on a name: LAkESIDE CRAFTY CUTIES

YOUTH SPRING LOCK-IN APRIL 11TH AND 12TH

When: Friday April 11th beginning at 6 pm through Saturday April 12th at noonWhere: Lakeside United Methodist ChurchDinner and Breakfast will be provided

• Youth Workday - fixing up and planting a garden in front of the sanctuary

• Filling up the Easter eggs for the annual Easter Egg hunt

• Spring Cleaning of the Youth Room

Items to bring:• Sleeping bag/blankets and pillows• Change of clothes for Saturday’s workday• Favorite ice cream topping for the ice cream bar

• Laser Tag• Wii Games• Guitar hero• Ice Cream Bar• Games, etc.

FRIDAY:

Please RSVP

to Lauryn Schmitt by Sunday, April 6th

SATURDAY:

Dear Lakesiders, our family really appreciates the love that you have shown us over the last few months. We have been comforted by the support we have gotten while we have grieved the losses of my sister and my brothers. We were completely astounded at the generosity shown us at the baby shower for our new baby, Lucy Ryan. We want to thank everyone for the hugs, prayers, cards and letters, plants, dinner to our home, and all of the beautiful baby gear. We truly belong to the best church anyone could hope to be a part of. God bless you all!

Love, Kerwin and Carle and Maisy and Annie and Lucy Brocksmith

Dear Lakeside Family,

I cannot fully express my deep gratitude for your generous gift! The $1,200 you gave me covered my airfare to visit my son, Daniel, in Austria. It was a wonderful trip and time with my son that I will always treasure. I am deeply moved and humbled by your love.

Pastor Mark

WEDNESDAY NIGHTDINNER AND GAMES

will be the 23rd of April, the week fol-lowing Easter. The fun starts at 5:30 pm and we will be serving until 6:45 to 7:00. Then we have bingo (great prizes) with Scott. We also are getting to know more about some of our church mem-bers. We wrap it up between 7:30 and 8:00 pm. Thanks all, Gaye Tow

Joy Class,

Thank you all for preparing the refreshments folowing Bar-bara’s memorial service. Most of all, thank you for your friendship and for being so kind and welcoming to her. You all made her time here in oklahoma very happy. May God bless, Jan Stevens daughter of Barbara Burke

Notes

Lakeside is hosting a bridal shower for Shana Watkins and Nick Schmitt Sunday, April 27, following worship service at 12:30.

They are registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Macy’s and Kohl’s. Nick also has a wish list at Golfsmith.

BRIDAL SHOWER

Nick & Shana

.RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2925 NW 66th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116

There will be a Maundy Thursday Service, April 17th at 5:30 p.m. Lakeside will provide the tradi-tional meal as we did last year.

Easter Sunday a brunch will be provided

by the Lakeside Methodist Men’s Group.

9:30 a.m.

Sunday School classes will be combined on Easter Sunday.

EASTER SUNDAY April 20th, 2014

8:45 a.m. - Sunrise Service 9:30 a.m. - Easter Brunch with combined Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Worship Service with Communion

HOLY WEEK EVENTS