On an average Wednesday evening, Lakeside offers adults more than 20 classes and ministry opportunities, primarily in our Adult Education Wing! With our two-track system, adults can enjoy multiple classes/ministries each Wednesday evening. Whether you're looking for a powerful Bible study, learning new skills, or connecting with new friends, there's something for every adult on Wednesday nights. Ministries for youth and children are also provided concurrently with adult classes. Grow in God and make lifetime relationships at Lakeside's "Friends & Family Night!"
FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHT BROCHURE
September 11 - November 20, 2024
Wednesday Friends & Family Night
Adult Classes and Ministries
God’s Left You His Number! (7:00-8:05pm & 8:10pm-9:00pm)
Teacher: Pastor, Dr. Phil Krist
Purpose: Bible Study
Location: Garden Room
The Bible is a book of numbers. One out of every five Scriptures contains a number! In Pastor Phil’s presentations you’ll discover: God’s favorite numbers; The spiritual significance behind those numbers; How Bible numbers give a deeper revelation of God’s Word; God’s numbers are the secret code to His Word; How God’s not only left us His number, but He’s got our number!
New Believers (7:00-8:05pm)
Teacher: Pastor Randy Neary
Purpose: Christian Growth
Location: Room 19
Got Questions? This course is designed to introduce the new believer and those with more questions about the basics of Christian life. Questions about the Bible, Jesus, and living out our faith. Students each week can submit questions to topics or ask for a future discussion. Each class will include an introduction to a topic then discussion. Topics that could be discussed are: Who is Jesus, Why go to church, How did we get the Bible, Do I have to pray, and Does God really heal people?
Heaven Our Real Home (7:00-8:05pm & 8:10pm-9:00pm)
Teacher: Pastor Pat Guido
Purpose: Understanding Biblical Truth
Location: Room 15
Come join us for an exciting journey as we learn about our real home “Heaven”. We will look to the Bible which mentions “Heaven” over 600 times answering questions you might have such as: What is Heaven really going to be like?, What will we look like?, What will we do every day?, Won't Heaven get boring after a while? “For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come” (Hebrews 13:14).
Fasting – How? When? Why? (7:00-8:05pm)
Teacher: Raul Rentz
Purpose: Practical Christian Living
Location: Room 13
Using “Fasting” by Jentezen Franklin, explore the keys to experience transformation in your spiritual life through fasting. We will unlock the power of Biblical fasting, including: The Types of fasts described in the Bible and how to choose which is right for you; The connection between fasting and prayer; The essential components of a successful fast; What to expect physically, mentally, and spiritually from your fast.
Young, Married, and Figuring it Out! (7:00-8:05pm)
Young Marrieds Ministry Leaders: Joe & Lynn Pezzillo
Purpose: Connection Group
Location: The United Room
Picture this, you just got married to the love of your life, you're expecting that life will now be everything you hoped for and more, but as you begin this new married life together, things get… well… tough. You feel troubled and there's no one you feel that you can turn to that understands! Look no further than Lakeside's Young & Married ministry. This brand-new ministry will encourage you and give you direction! We're so excited to see what God does in this group.
Preparing to Care For Your Elderly Parents (7:00-8:05pm)
Teacher: Debbie Colella
Purpose: Practical Christian Living
Location: Room 18
The challenge of caring for senior family members can be overwhelming, confusing and stressful. This course is designed to provide information and resources to help you and those you care for.
Pre-Decide (7:00-8:05pm)
Teachers: John & Pauline Rademaker and Arden & Lawana Cooper
Purpose: Practical Christian Living
Location: Room 20
What if becoming the person you want to be starts before you make a decision? Before you click "buy," or before you take one more bite. Can the decisions you make today help you live the life you want tomorrow? Let's learn in our series, Pre-Decide.
Heroes of Faith (7:00-8:05pm)
Teachers: Henry & Maritza Vasquez
Purpose: Bible Study & Prayer in Spanish
Location: Room 14
This is a ministry to reach Spanish speaking souls for Jesus Christ. “Heroes of Faith” will be a study based on Hebrews 11 (The Hall of Faith). Discover how the examples of remarkable men and women of the Old Testament impact us today, and how their faith examples are linked to the only source of salvation, our Lord Jesus.
Praise Team Ministry (7:00-8:05pm)
Leader: Dawn Waage
Purpose: Ministry Training
Location: Main Worship Center
This is a special team equipping experience for Praise Team Members to learn new praise and worship songs, along with rehearsing weekly song sets for Sundays. Those interested in joining Lakeside’s Praise Team must first join our Choir.
Praise Band Ministry (7:00-8:05pm)
Leader: Tim Waage
Purpose: Ministry Training
Location: Band Room
This rehearsal experience is for instrumental specials on Sundays & at special events. If you’re interested in playing an instrument in Lakeside’s Praise Band, please join us!
Drama Ministry (7:00-9:00pm)
Leader: Marlana Ketelhut
Purpose: Ministry Training
Location: Drama Room
Experience the powerful ministry and outreach potential of Drama Ministry. This quarter in September & October we are preparing for the upcoming Drama “Edge of Eternity”! In November, we will begin preparing for a Christmas Dessert Theater.
The Blessing Team (7:00-9:00pm) 
Leader: Gino Ventimiglia
Purpose: Compassion Ministry
Location: Cafe
The Blessing Team is our ministry for Lakeside shut-ins, hurting, and those in need of a Love Touch. Every Wednesday a "Blessing Assignment" is given to minister to a Lakeside home with a "Love-Touch Gift," Free Groceries, Songs of Praise, Communion, Anointing Oil for healing, and the message: "Lakeside has not forgotten about you, and most of all God hasn't forgotten about you!"
IMPACT (7:00-9:00pm)
Leader: Bob & Jay Padmanabhan
Purpose: Outreach
Location: Cafe/Ready Room
Impact is a weekly Outreach Ministry that takes place on Wednesday nights and throughout the week. Beginning in the Cafe/Ready Room with prayer, IMPACT ministry gives groceries to Metro Detroit’s needy who come to Lakeside on an appointment basis. This is a great opportunity to minister and witness to the hurting.
Judge Less—Love More
United Young Adult Ministry (Age focus 25 – 35, 18+ invited)
Leaders: Francesco Pollaccia, Anthony & Bre Leone
Purpose: Connection Group
Location: Youth Center at 7pm & The United Room at 8pm
In a polarized world, it’s hard not to judge people who disagree with us or offend us. Ironically, even though we don’t want to be judged by others, we form perceptions of people all the time, often subconsciously, based on how they look, sound, or behave. During this 10-week lesson, United will focus on how to judge less and love more. We can't wait to see you! Meet with us in the Youth Center for worship at 7PM and in the United Room at 8PM for our discussion.
Grace/Truth — Faith, Sexuality, & Gender (8:10- 9:00pm)
Teacher: Pastor Randy Neary
Purpose: Practical Christian Living
Location: Room 19
9 Conversations that every thoughtful Christian should have about faith, sexuality, and gender.
Prayer, Share & Care (8:10- 9:00pm)
Teacher: Theresa Edwards
Purpose: Prayer & Share Connection Group
Location: Room 13
As children of God, we sometimes struggle in finding our place in the church. We may ask “God, what am I to do”? “Where do I serve”? This PRAYER, SHARE & CARE CONNECTION GROUP is designed to help strengthen our relationship with God and help focus in on the gifts & talents that He has for us. God’s Word says in Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. You are never alone! Psalm 133:1 says “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers (and sisters) dwell in unity!”
Choir Ministry (8:10-9:00pm)
Leader: Dawn Waage
Purpose: Ministry Training
Location: Choir Room
Join an exciting group of singers who are far more than a Choir - they’re Family! Whether it’s Sundays, Worship Musicals, Community Events, or special Outreaches like “Scrooge,” they love to praise Jesus in song. If you would like to be a part of a Family of Singers who really care for one another, join them, you will be warmly welcomed!
Weekly Bible Study Groups and Prayer Ministries
Women's Prayer Meeting
(Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am)
Leader: Judy Lyon
Location: Room 19
Tuesday Noon Bible Study & Prayer with the Pastors
(12 noon - 1:00 pm)
Leader: Pastor Krist
Location: Choir Room
Community Bible Study
(Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30, Sept. - May)
An in-depth study of God's Word along with great fellowship, powerful prayer, and encouragement!Leader: Jayme WoodsLocation: Chapel
Men's Bible Study & Prayer
(Fridays, 7:00-8:00 am)
Leader: John Rademaker
Location: Room 18
Lakeside Leadership & Ministry School
College Accredited Courses
Instructors: Dr. Philip Krist & Pastor Randy Neary
Call (586) 726-1120 for Schedule and Information