High schoolers are heading to West Sacramento for a night at the ballpark as the Athletics take on the Houston Astros! Tickets are just $5 to help cover transportation—but spots are extremely limited!

Please arrive at the Block by 5:30pm on June 18th. Students will head to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

Students will head home at the conclusion of the 9th inning. 

Lakeside Middle School is taking over an entire theater at Palladio!  Come join us for a fun night together watching a brand new live-action reimagining of the film "How to Train Your Dragon."  Here is a trailer so you can check it out for yourself:

https://youtu.be/22w7z_lT6YM

The movie starts @6pm, but we'll meet outside the theater @5:30pm.  We'll have a checkout ready after the movie-around 8:30pm 
(movie ends @8:15)

$5 admission - students are welcome to buy snacks at the concessions if they'd like to.

We’re celebrating Father’s Day in style at HSM Sunday Night! Join us at 6pm and come dressed in your best “dad fit” — think socks with sandals, cargo shorts, or that classic BBQ look. You’ll have the chance to win a Home Depot gift card… whether for yourself or that legendary father figure who can’t stay away from the lumber aisle.

Sunday at 9 & 10:45am
Celebrate Father’s Day and an unforgettable Blitz Sunday with us! Kids are encouraged to wear their Summer Blitz T-shirt and will get to perform a Blitz song on stage during the gatherings, and we’ll enjoy a Blitz highlight video during the gathering. Then stick around after each gathering for our cowboy-themed carnival—featuring a mechanical bull, axe throwing, games, and treats. Join us at 9 or 10:45am—fun for the whole family!

For our wonderful Summer Blitz volunteers, we ask that you attend our mandatory volunteer training. This training is for all volunteers—adults, high schoolers, and middle school LITs. At this fun training, you will:

• Get a sneak peek at what our campers will be learning and find out important need-to-knows for keeping kiddos engaged, happy, and safe.

• Receive training for your specific volunteer area.

•  Pick up your Summer Blitz T-shirt.

If you are not able to attend, please email kids@lakesidechurch.com. Otherwise, we will look forward to seeing you on June 2.

Covenant Partners, we have some exciting updates to share with you! We'll enjoy a time of worship to celebrate what God has done and is continuing to do through Lakeside, and we'll provide some highlights of what's to come, including: 

• An update on our property plans, with renderings and details on building renovations, along with a 25-year plan for our future.

• An update on new staff hires, with video introductions.

CHILDCARE
Childcare is available at no cost for children ages 2-10. Sign up for childcare within registration for the Covenant Parter event. (Email kids@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.)

NOTE:
Vision & Worship Night is for Lakeside Covenant Partners. If you are not yet a Covenant Partner, please visit our Covenant Partnership page to learn more and to sign up. (Email office@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.)

It’s time to move up a grade! Our wonderful staff and volunteers will be there to welcome your kids and make them comfortable in their new space!

• Incoming 1st Graders: The Block Room 6

• Incoming 3rd Graders: The Block Room 7

• Incoming 6th Graders: MSM at The Block (10:45am gathering only)

• Incoming 9th Graders: HSM at The Block, (Sunday evenings at 6)

Kids will get a sneak peak at their new classes on May 18, before Move-up Day on June 1. Drop off and pick up in regular classrooms.

• Current Kindergartners & 2nd Graders: Preview at 9 & 10:45am

• Current 5th Graders: Preview at 10:45 only

One hour of your day can save a life! We have a goal of collecting 16 successful donations, which means we need about 23-24 donors. Donors will be entered into a Vitalant drawing for a trip for four to Universal Epic Universe theme park in Florida!

THINGS TO KNOW:

• The donation process takes about one hour. The actual blood donation takes about 5-7 minutes.

• Donors must bring a photo I.D. or Vitalant donor card.

• Drink plenty of water ( two to three 16-ounce bottles of water two hours before donation).

• Eat a hearty, iron-rich meal two hours before donation.

• Must be free of cold and flu symptoms for five days.

• For eligibility questions call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or go to https://vitalant.org/blood-donation-requirements.

• You must be 16 years old to donate, and 16 year old’s must have a signed Vitalant parent consent form found at  Donor Forms (vitalant.org) and available at the blood drive. There is no upper age limit for blood donation. 

Use the button below to book your appointment online or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFR186.

The Hiking Group will be hiking the loop around Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park in Pollock Pines—an 8.3 mile hike with rolling terrain. This is a great hike to start the hiking season, as the snow melts in the higher elevations. We hope you can join us!

Meet at the Lakeside parking lot, and then we’ll head together to Sly Park. For more information and to RSVP, please email Mike Smith at michael.smith16@att.net

Join us at In-N-Out after our HSM Sunday gathering for burgers, fries, and shakes! We’ll hang out until 9:00 PM.

Students are responsible for their own transportation and food. Parents are welcome to join!

Parents of incoming 8th-12th graders! Join us for lunch and a meeting about HSM and the upcoming year! You'll hear about camps, small groups, HSM Sundays, and the summer schedule. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions about the ministry. 

Please register to let us know how many people will be in attendance so we can order the proper amount of food.

If your student is remaining on campus during the meeting, they can hangout in the Block Auditorium. 

Lakeside Baby Dedications provide parents with the opportunity to publicly commit, in the presence of the church family, to raising their children to know Jesus. Babies, ages 0-23 months, are welcomed up on stage for introduction and a personalized prayer with Pastor Brian. This is a special and memorable time for both families and the church, as we treasure babies as a precious gift from God.

We ask all parents who are dedicating children to connect with Pastor Jen the week before on Sunday, APRIL 27 @ 9am in Kids Room 4, downstairs in the main building. Please email if you need to schedule another time to meet . KIDS@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM.

We are on mission to show the love of God to our community! On the 4th Sunday of every month, we encourage everyone—kids, students, and adults— to join forces and each give $4 “4Folsom!” 

Our April 4Folsom funds will be donated to Powerhouse Ministries’ upcoming Corn Hole tournament fundraiser.

High schoolers - join us as we start off Spring Break by serving our community in need. We'll head to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services to work in their warehouse, preparing food for those in need throughout Sacramento County.

Students will carpool to the food bank and will be provided lunch. Please arrive at Lakeside by 10:45pm. Students will return around 4:00pm. Please print and bring the completed wavier to the event.

A few other things to note: 

• Volunteers must wear closed-toe and closed-heeled shoes. Tennis shoes, boots, or sneakers are ideal —no Crocs, strap-backs, slippers, or sandals. No part of the toe or heel can be exposed.  The warehouse is not climate-controlled and may be very cool or warm, depending on the outdoor temperature. Please dress accordingly.

• All volunteers must be age 10 and up.

• Masks are optional.

• Please also dress in comfortable clothing that is okay to get dirty. 

• Please leave purses or backpacks at home or in the car. 

• Please bring your water bottle with a lid.

High schoolers - join us as we start off Spring Break by serving our community in need. We'll head to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services to work in their warehouse, preparing food for Sacramento County.

Students will carpool to the food bank and will have lunch. Please arrive at Lakeside by 10:45pm. Students will return around 4:00pm. Please print and bring the completed wavier to the event.

Baptism Class: Wed, Apr 9: 6-7pm
Baptism: Easter Sunday

In this class for kids, age 8-11, we will explore baptism in Scripture and learn the meaning and the significance of this important decision for followers of Jesus. At the conclusion of the class, children will meet individually with a pastor and have an opportunity to ask questions and/or share their personal decision to get baptized.

Parents do not need to attend class with children. Kids will be sent home with materials and are encouraged to continue discussions at home.

NOTE: If your child is interested in baptism, and can NOT attend the class, please reach out to Pastor Jen at jenjarvis@lakesidechurch.com

OUR NEXT BAPTISM WILL TAKE PLACE EASTER SUNDAY, OUTDOORS ON THE PATIO BETWEEN GATHERINGS.

Join us at HSM for Groups and Game Night! Team up with friends, compete for epic prizes, enjoy worship, and hang out together. You won’t want to miss it!

Young adults, join us in the Lounge in the Lobby after the 10:45 gathering for a laid-back hangout with good food, great conversation, and real connection. This is a space to build community with other young adults who are navigating life and faith together. We’ll share lunch, connect with one another, and dive into meaningful discussions about what it looks like to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. No one is meant to go through life alone—come find connection and encouragement with others on the same journey.

Sunday, April 6: After Each Gathering

If you would like to be baptized, are simply exploring the idea, or are just curious about what baptism is all about, our Baptism Class will walk you through what it means, why we do it, and what the experience will be like. 

Join us for Dodge the Dark—a glow-in-the-dark dodgeball night packed with fun, friends, and flying neon dodgeballs! We’ll have pizza, glow-in-the-dark paint, and plenty of epic battles under the blacklights. Come to HSM and stick around for the glow-up!

After church, we’ll be heading over to Moonraker in Cameron Park to grab lunch and hang out! No agenda—just good food and great company. Once you sign up, we'll send you all the info. 

Find connection and community with others in similar stages of life by attending our 55+ Dinner. We will be treated to a delicous cordon bleu dinner, complete with sides. And we will enjoy live entertainment from Christian comedian Dennis Gaxiola, along with lots of time for catching up with friends and meeting new friends!
Cost: $20

Registration is now closed.

Young Adults Chipotle & Chat

Join us for the 10:45 gathering and then stick around for lunch! We’ll be ordering Chipotle and meeting in the Lakeside Lounge to eat and connect. Our discussion will focus on Friendship and Community, and we’ll wrap up by splitting into groups of guys and girls.

Cost: $10

Come dance the night away with your daughter, granddaughter, or a special little girl in your life! A live DJ will keep the dance floor hopping all night, and we'll also enjoy snacks, crafts, and some friendly dance floor competitions! Please invite your friends! We can't wait to see you there!

Our dance floor will open promptly at 6:30pm, but our Photo Booth in the Lobby will open at 6pm.

This event is geared for girls 4-years-old through 8th grade.

Cost: $30 per couple, $10 each additional child.

Please email kids@lakesidechurch.com if you have any questions.