Ministries

Lakeview United Methodist Men (UMM) The UMM strive to provide “steady-as-you-go” leadership and support for Lakeview United Methodist Church. Lakeview United Methodist Men – Breakfast Please mark your calendars for Saturday morning, September 7th starting at 8:30 AM for fellowship and at 9:00 AM for a FREE breakfast in Smoot Hall. (donations are gladly accepted)  There will be a sign-up sheet Sunday mornings (between services in Smoot Hall), at Amazing Grays, TNT Dinners, call the church office at 623.974.5821 or…

 United Methodist Women Leadership Team Meets Fri., September 13th, 9:00 a.m., in Smoot Hall DELL Circle – 3rd Wed, 1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Leader,  Mary Martha Circle – 2nd Tues, 1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Leader, Jackie Mobed Sarah Circle – LAST Tues, 6 p.m., Smoot Hall. Co-Leaders, Suellen Dolson, Bluette Henriksen The UMW Book Club – 4th Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Library. Leader, Lynn Thornton Welcome back, winter visitors! We hope that if you have not yet attended one of our…

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAMPAIGN The Lakeview UMC Missions Committee has again selected Habitat for Humanity as one opportunity for members and friends to support local missions outreach.  Our annual Habitat giving campaign will run throughout September.  Habitat coin banks and giving envelopes are available in the sanctuary foyer and church office.  Missions and Outreach  has an exciting event planned for September 19th’s TNT.  Two guests from Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (our local affiliate) will speak. Andrea Northrop, Faith Relations…

Training is OPEN to ALL! If you would like to learn more about OUR church and what is happening, think about taking a class offered by the Lay Servant Ministry program. You do NOT have to take the beginning class to take an advanced class unless you intend to become a Certified Lay Servant. If you just want to take them for informational purposes only, then you can register for the classes on-line and pay for them by check, the…

CARING MINISTRY Stephen Ministry – We have 32 active Stephen Ministers  reaching out to over 83 of our members with weekly visits of care and encouragement. These volunteers provide the opportunity for communion, prayer, Bible reading, and friendship in member’s homes who are facing difficult situations. Each one makes a great difference in the lives they touch. They are confident that Jesus is with them and is working through them!

Music Ministries The role music plays in developing and growing our ministry cannot be overstated. The worship experience is not only about hearing a message from our pastors or learning a new interpretation of Scripture; a complete and fulfilling worship experience involves community-building, bonding and creating atmosphere through physical vibration as only music can. The music is one of the first things people notice when they attend a church service. The style, the instruments and the choice of songs exert…

Media Ministries The Media Ministry at Lakeview exists to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ through technology by creating a dynamic environment for worship and effective communication while developing genuine relationships with each other. Our team has several areas of focus including audio, lighting, video production, social media, and technical support. Take a look at our blog by going to Church Blog and searching the categories for  Media Ministry  to get a behind the scenes look at…

Volunteer Ministries Not only does the body of Christ grow stronger, so does the spiritual life of the individual believer. You can make a difference in the lives of others – begin sharing your time and talents today! There are many opportunities waiting for you, and most of them take less than two hours per week. Are you ready to Volunteer at Lakeview UMC? Complete this form and we’ll help you find the right opportunity for you! At Lakeview we…

The Library Lakeview UMC has a library with more than 2,000 items, including books, DVDs, CDs and talking books. Fifteen categories of books range from Christian Living to Fiction and Poetry. The Reference Section is especially helpful to those planning talks or working in Bible studies. The Betty Barrick Library started in 1970 with two stacks outside the receptionist’s office. As it grew, it took over more space. Then in 1996 the present library was dedicated. At the time Betty…

Transportation Ministries Sunday and weekday rides provided by our church. Sunday rides to the 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. worship service are arranged in the new bus and mini-van by Transportation Coordinator. Rides to the 9:00 a.m. service are given by volunteers as available. Weekday rides are given by volunteers in one of the church vans or in cars, as the individual need dictates.  Volunteers have responded when a driver was needed for one of our members on a Sunday…