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October 2023

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FROM YOUR PASTOR 

In fall we look forward to cooler weather, colorful leaves, football, fall festivals, hunting, and, did I mention, cooler weather! I am ready for cooler weather … and for spending time out in the beauty of God’s creation in a deer stand!

At Lake Park, in the fall, we also look forward to our Anniversary Sunday celebrated on the first Sunday of November every year. That’s only a month away and I want to encourage each of you to to make plans now to be here on Sunday, November 5 at 11 am for worship and to stay for the fellowship meal to follow at Noon. Meats will be provided. If you are able, please bring side dishes and desserts to round out the meal.

I also want to encourage you to invite family, friends, former members, and especially those you know who need a church home. Invitations you can mail or personally give to someone are in the foyer. Make a phone call, send a text or email. Post an invitation on Facebook. I challenge each of you to personally invite at least one person to join us on November 5 at 11 am. Let people know they are welcome at Lake Park! Let them be reminded it is good to be in the house of the Lord!

Psalm 122:1 (NASB) I was glad when they said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the LORD.”

77 years ago on November 3, 1946, the first service of Lake Park Baptist Church was held. The sermon was based on Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” The goal was to reach the lost on the edge of the city of Augusta. At that service the first offering was received and was designated for Cooperative Missions.

Seventy-seven years later, Lake Park is continuing to share the Gospel, to give to and to do missions, to minister. Join us as we gather to thank God not only for 77 years of ministry at Lake Park but also for the many years of ministry of Broad Street Baptist Church in downtown Augusta. They, too shared the Gospel, gave to and did missions, and ministered to their neighbors. In October 2002 Broad Street Baptist Church disbanded and their membership roll was assumed by Lake Park Baptist Church. This year Lake Park’s Anniversary Sunday will also be a reunion service for former Broad Street Baptist Church members. If you know anyone who once attended Broad Street Baptist Church, be sure to invite them.
 
Just as Lake Park is continuing to minister, so ministry continues at the former location of Broad Street Baptist Church at 20 Broad Street Augusta, GA. When Broad Street Baptist Church disbanded, they donated the property to the Augusta Association of Baptist Churches and Broad Street Ministry Center was begun. Broad Street Ministry Center offers food, clothing, Bible study, children’s activities, reading instruction, and more to the underserved in Augusta, but the most important ministries are evangelism & prayer. The Gospel is shared with every client!

Our speaker for Anniversary Sunday will be Eric Mongillo, director of Broad Street Ministry Center. We will hear how lives continue to be changed and needs continue to be met at this location on the lower end of Broad Street. You will have the opportunity to give to the ministries of Broad Street Ministry and will learn how you can be involved in and pray for the ministries there.

The importance of Lake Park Baptist Church, and Broad Street Baptist Church is not in their membership and attendance numbers, nor in their buildings, nor in their longevity. No, the importance of those churches and of Broad Street Ministry Center is the people who have been saved, the lives that have been changed, and that God has received glory.

Join us on November 5 at 11 am as we give praise and glory and thanksgiving to our God!

Psalm 35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.

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LOOKING AHEAD – 

YOU ARE INVITED TO A COMBINED WORSHIP & LUNCH
CELEBRATING LAKE PARK’S 77th ANNIVERSARY
& The BROAD STREET BAPTIST CHURCH REUNION

DATE: Sunday, November 5, 2023
TIME: Worship: 11 :00 am
(NO Sunday School Classes)
Covered Dish Lunch: NOON
(Meats Provided; please being sides, desserts, drinks, etc)
SPEAKER: Eric Mongillo, Director, Broad Street Ministry Center
CHOIR: See Arleigh Mansfield for info
DONATIONS:
If you’d like to help the ministries at Lake Park, please make checks payable to Lake Park Baptist Church.
If you’d like to make a donation to Broad Street Ministry Center, make your check payable to Broad Street Ministry.
Please do not include any designations on the “For” line for either donation.

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What: Women’s Fall Bible Study:

“Through the Desert” – A study on God’s faithfulness

Starts September 12 – Ending Celebration October 24

When: Each Tuesday 9/12 – 10/24 from 1–3 pm

Where: in the Lake Park Fellowship Hall                                              

All women are welcome. Invite friends to study God’s Word with you.                             

Workbook: $15.00. For info, to register, or to order workbook, see Joyce McIntosh 

OCTOBER MISSIONS

WORSHIP**PRAY**GIVE**MINISTER

‘LOVE THE LORD YOUR God WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND
WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ Matthew 22:3

DDM HOME MINISTRY

Check with Pat or Steve Dent on how you can minister to the ladies at the DDM Home.

BROAD STREET MINISTRY CENTER

Broad Street Ministry not only provides food and clothing to those in need but offers hope and encouragement by sharing the Gospel and praying with all clients! Pray for this ministry. 

Give as you are able. Consider volunteering.
Address:20 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone (706) 722-5999

Learn more at bsmcaugusta.org or on Facebook!

See the bulletin board for current needs!

SERVING TIME JAIL MINISTRY

Serving Time Ministry offers Bible study, Bibles, & more to those who are serving time. You can help share the Gospel in area jails by praying, giving, volunteering.

Learn more and/or donate at https://www.servingtimejailministry.org

Talk to Joyce McIntosh about how you can get involved!

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INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN

Childcare procedure at Lake Park 

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Families with children (infants – teens) will meet & learn together in the Fellowship Hall during Sunday School on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. Parents can bring quiet toys/drawing supplies for their children. Some materials are available in a basket on the pew in the fellowship hall. The nursery area will be available, not manned, for parents to nurse, change, rock babies.

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP: Infants & children will be with their parents in the sanctuary during the Sunday morning worship. Enjoy the blessing of seeing children worshiping with their parents! There is a nursing/changing/crying area for parents & babies in the classroom across from the choir room. Signs are posted to direct the way. This will keep everyone in one secured building.

SUNDAY EVENING: Families will worship & study together in the fellowship hall on the Sunday evenings services are held at 5 pm. Though these services are scheduled for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday evenings, please check the church calendar or website for any schedule changes. As on Sunday mornings, the nursery will be available, but not manned, for parents to tend nursing, changing, crying babies.

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Pray for the eyes of all to be opened to God’s truth.

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SUNDAY SERVICES:

Sunday Morning
Sunday School:    9:45 am (No Sunday School Nov 5, Anniversary Sunday)
Worship:            11:00 am 

Sunday Evening
October 01: Evening Worship: 5:00 pm
October 08: Evening Worship: 5:00 pm
October 15: Evening Worship: 5:00 pm
October 22: No Evening Worship (4th Sunday)
October 29: No Evening Worship

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SIGN CREW:
October:        The Dents
November: The Mansfields

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Remember, whenever you give to Lake Park, a portion of those funds go to ministries in Georgia, in North America, & internationally for disaster relief, clean water, food, healthcare, evangelism, prayer, & more.

Please let the pastor know your prayer needs 

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BIRTHDAYS
Send a card, text, Facebook greeting, or make a call to wish these a Happy Birthday. Say a prayer for them on their special day.

Reach out to these & others in our church family especially those who are unable to attend at this time. Mail a card. Make a call. Send a text… And always pray for one another!

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23

WORSHIP & GIVING  

1 Chronicles 16:29 (NASB) Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him; Worship the Lord in holy array. 

Worship God with us on Sunday mornings at 11am in the sanctuary where every other pew has been closed to allow for social distancing OR worship Him from the safety of your home. It’s not as important where you worship Him, but that you worship Him.

Please stay at home until you feel safe resuming in-person worship especially if you are over 65 years old or have health issues.

Our worship services include a time to share and pray for needs, to study the Sunday School lesson, a time of musical worship, and a time to hear the Word preached. All completed in only 1 hour.  After the worship service, take time to visit with your church family 6 feet apart on the grass lawns leaving the sidewalks open for people to walk on.

There are needs at the church, in Augusta, and world-wide that you can meet by giving to Lake Park. Part of the monies received pay expenses that continue at Lake Park. Part go to meet needs at various ministries throughout the world. That is the beauty of the Cooperative Program as Southern Baptists combine gifts to meet needs and share God’s love.

You can bring your offering to church on Sunday morning and drop it in the offering box in the foyer or mail it to the church at 211 Milledge Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, or drop it in the mail slot on the office entrance door anytime.

Pastor Bob: ready to Baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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