Ministries

Lakeview United Methodist Men (UMM) The UMM strive to provide “steady-as-you-go” leadership and support for Lakeview United Methodist Church.

 United Methodist Women Leadership Team Meets Fri., Nov. 9, 9:00 a.m., in Smoot Hall DELL Circle – 3rd Wed, 1:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Leader, Marion Kolb 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, Eileen Pike, Kathe Wilson The UMW Book Club – 4th Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Library. Leader, Lynn Thornton You DO NOT have to be a circle member to be a United Methodist…

MISSION AND OUTREACH Jesse Ramirez is the Founder and President of the Valley View Food Bank (VVFB). He began his career with the food banks in 1984. It became his life time goal to help feed the hungry. He said he knew it was God’s plan for him. He attended Colorado University and studied non-profit management and volunteer management. Jesse worked for West Side Food Bank from 2007 until they merged with St. Mary’s Food Bank. St. Mary’s reorganized and…

Vacation Bible School for Adults 2018: A Summertime Celebration! During Vacation Bible School 2018, sixty- eight people celebrated a cool oasis in the desert. Ray Vander Laan led us on a virtual vacation to locations with Scriptural importance in order to learn about living in the world as Jesus’ disciples had done. The video presentations lent a reality to the disciples’ lives and circumstances that are missing when we have only the Word of the Bible to tell His story.…

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…

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…

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…

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…