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
May 21 - June 25, 2025
Wednesday Friends & Family Night
Adult Classes and Ministries
Great Answers for Life’s
Hardest Questions
Teacher: Pastor, Dr. Phil Krist
Purpose: Doctrinal
Location: Garden Room
We want to be faithful Christ Followers before our families, friends and the World, but then there’s questions we pray no one asks us! This class will equip you with Answers for some of the most difficult questions Christians face such as:
• “How do we know God really exists?”
• “Since the Bible has gone from scrolls to digital over thousands of years, isn’t it full of a lot of mistakes?”
• “Why does God let bad things happen to good people?”
• “Why do Christians condemn gays?”
• “How could a loving God send people to Hell?”
• “Is the Second Coming a fact or a fantasy?”“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15) NIV
The Upper Room
Teacher: Pastor Pat Guido
Purpose: Bible Study
Location: Room 18
Join us as we look at the events and teachings recorded in John 13-16, commonly known as the Upper Room Discourse as its reveals some of the most powerful promises for believers in all of Scripture.
Young, Married, and Figuring it Out! (7:00-8:05pm)
Young Marrieds Ministry Leaders: Joe & Lynn Pezzillo
Purpose: Connection Group
Location: The Window 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.
Lord Teach Me to Pray: Going Deeper with the Lord's Prayer Teacher: Karlene Jacobsen
Purpose: Christian Growth
Location: Room 15
Praying God’s will over our lives and those we love is as simple, and difficult, as praying the Lord’s Prayer. What does it look like to have things on earth look like they are in heaven? Each week we will explore what this powerful prayer means to us as Children of God and joint heirs with Christ.
Connection & Fellowship
Teachers: Sue Ballard & Jeannie Hubbard
Purpose: Connection Group
Location: Room 14
We are excited to share a weekly devotional "Prepared to meet Jesus and move from Salvation to Transformation" by Ann Graham Lotz and daughter Rachel Wright. This will be a great time to fellowship, encourage, share, and pray for each other
Culture Shock
Teachers: Tony Vulcano Purpose: Practical Christian Living
Location: Room 13
We live in a reactionary culture where divisive issues arise and people on either side throw stones. If there ever was a time for Christians to understand and communicate God's truth about controversial and polarizing issues, it is now. Believers must develop convictions based on research, reason, and Biblical truth--and be able (and willing) to communicate these convictions with a love and respect that reflects God's own heart. Together let’s learn how to bring light rather than heat to the most controversial and divisive issues of our day. This class will cover topics such as right and wrong, sex, homosexuality, abortion, politics, and the environment.
"What Not To Do" With Your Finances From A Biblical PerspectiveTeacher: Mike & Holly Blust
Purpose: Practical Christian Living
Location: Room 20
The bible is full of timeless financial principles for how to manage money. God's word tells us story after story of "what not to do" with our money and resources. We can learn many valuable lessons from studying the mistakes of others and from looking honestly at our own. In this practical and insightful teaching, we will highlight some of the financial follies committed by heroes and villains in the bible. These lessons will stimulate rich conversations about some of the most common financial mistakes and how to avoid them.
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!
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 RoomImpact 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.
Bible Study & Life Skills
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 an ever-changing world, a tight-knit, Christ-centered community is of the utmost importance. United is that special community for young adults learning to navigate these critical years in a Christ-like manner. Together we address topics ranging from college and career development to relationships and everything in between. Meet with us in the Youth Center for worship at 7PM and in the United Room at 8PM for our discussion.
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 — SEE YOU IN THE FALL
Men's Bible Study & Prayer
(Fridays, 7:00-8:00 am)
Leader: John Rademaker
Location: Room 18