Upcoming events.
4Folsom
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!”
Instead of our normal $4 donation, this month we will be blessing Folsom families in need by encouraging everyone to purchase toys for Powerhouse Minstries' Christmas Around Towne event!
MSM Sundays
Join us for our MSM (Middle School Ministry) gathering every Sunday at 10:45am for worship, a short message, and fun and games!
2nd Sunday @ MSM
Middle schoolers are invited to stay after our Sunday MSM gathering once a month and keep the party going with free food, friends, and fun and games! No registration needed.
Upcoming dates:
November 10
December 8
MSM Winter Camp - The Woods
Middle schoolers won’t want to miss this incredible weekend! We’ll join hundreds of other middle schoolers from several area churches for our Winter Camp in Challenge, CA, for an action-packed few days. We’ll enjoy a live band, dynamic speakers, and meaningful conversations in heated mountain cabins to result in friendships and life-changing growth in their faith.
For more details or questions, contact kathywright@lakesidechurch.com.
Early-Bird Pricing: $240 (thru Nov 24)
Standard Pricing: $265 (after Nov 24)
Middle School Summer Camp
June 29-July 5
Middle schoolers won’t want to miss this amazing week of high-energy adventures and activities, silly skits, suspenseful night games, and life-changing Christian development at Hume Lake Summer Camp. Save the date for this awesome week of camp!
Text “HUME” to 916-510-0201 to be notified when registration goes live in the spring.
MSM Humans vs Zombies 2024
Middle schoolers, what’s better than a Saturday night of Nerf games, unlimited snacks, and Woods winter camp theme reveal? Just bring a friend—we’ll provide the rest! Register to let us know you’re coming! All middle schoolers attending this awesome night will be placed in a raffle for a chance to win a FREE trip to the Woods camp this year!
MSM Fall Extravaganza
Enjoy Halloween middle-school style with an evening of fun, games, lazer tag, and candy. Come in your best costume for a chance to win prizes. Bring a friend!Let us know you're coming so we can get as much candy as possible!
MSM Baseball Bash
It’ll be a great day at the ballfield as we watch the Rivercats take on the Reno Aces at Sutter Health Park! We will spend the morning hanging out in Old Sacramento before heading over to the game!
Tickets: $20
Add a meal voucher for just $10
Meet at The Block at 9:30am
If you have any questions, please email kathywright@lakesidechurch.com
MSM BIKE RIDE
Middle schoolers … meet at The Block with your bike. We’ll ride together over to Jamba Juice to hang out and ride back. No charge for this event, but bring money if you’d like to purchase Jamba Juice.
MSM Pool Parties
Come for a great night of swimming, games, and free food! Bring a towel and a friend!
Tuesday Pool Parties: 6-8pm
June 11
June 18
June 25
July 9
July 16
Email kathywright@lakesidechurch.com for location.
MSM Hume Summer Camp
June 30-July 6
Middle schoolers (incoming 6th-8th) won’t want to miss this amazing week of high-energy adventures and activities, silly skits, suspenseful night games, and life-changing Christian development at Hume Lake Summer Camp. We’ll be there over the 4th of July holiday this year and get to experience Hume’s awesome parade and 4th of July celebration!
Deposit: $250
Price: $915
Registration is now full, but we encourage you to join the waitlist; Hume may be able to allot us more spots. Email kathywright@lakesidechurch.com with any questions or if you are interested in applying for a scholarship
Summer Blitz Volunteer Training
All our wonderful Summer Blitz volunteers— adults, high schoolers, and LITs—are asked to attend this mandatory training. You'll get a sneak peak at what the campers will be learning about and find out important need-to-knows for keeping kiddos engaged, happy, and safe. You will also receive training for your specific volunteer area and pick up your Summer Blitz T-shirt.
If you are unable to attend, please email kids@lakesidechurch.com.
Move-up Sunday
Starting Memorial Day weekend—May 26—kids and students will be moving up to the grade that they will enter into in the fall.
Incoming 1st graders will move into our 1st-2nd classroom in Kids Room 6,
Incoming 3rd graders will move into our 3rd-5th grade classroom upstairs in The Block.
Incoming 6th graders will promote to Middle School Ministry (MSM) at 10:45am downstairs in The Block.
Incoming 9th graders will move to High School Ministry (HSM) beginning Sunday, June 2 at The Block.
MSM Guys Group
MSM Guys Group is a chance for middle-school boys to connect twice a month during the 2023-2024 school year with their peers and leaders for teaching and activities, including archery, tag, nerf battles, RC cars, and our infamous gravity cars.
Guys Group is held every other Friday during the school year with breaks around the holidays. The group alternates between MSM Guys Together, held in the Auditorium at Lakeside Church, and MSM Guys At Home, held at the small group leader's home.
If you haven’t already registered, it’s not too late!
Cost: $30
2023-2024 SCHEDULE: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM
August
Guys Group Kickoff: 8/25
September
Guys Together at The Block: 9/8
Guys at Home: 9/22
October
Guys Together at The Block: 10/6
Guys at Home 10/20
November
Guys Together at The Block: 11/3
Guys at Home: 11/17
December
Guys Together at The Block: 12/1
Guys Service Opportunity: 12/15
2024:
January
1/5/24
1/19/24
March
3/1/24
3/15/24
April
4/5/24
4/19/24
May
5/3/24
5/17/24
Contact micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.
MSM Girls Group
MSM Girls Group is a favorite of middle school girls from our entire community. Girls meet twice a month during the 2023-2024 school year to share in friendship and faith while engaging in meaningful gatherings and fun.
Girls Group alternates between meeting at The Block and at their small group leader's home.
If you haven’t already registered, it’s not too late!
Cost: $30
2023-2024 SCHEDULE: 4:00 PM- 5:30 PM
August
8/25: Girls Together at The Block
September
9/8: Girls at Home
9/22: Girls Together at The Block
October
10/6: Girls at Home
10/20: Girls Together at The Block
November
11/3: Girls at Home
11/17: Girls Together at The Block
December
12/1: Girls at Home
12/15: Girls Service Opportunity
2024
January
1/5/24
1/19/24
March
3/1/24
3/15/24
April
4/5/24
4/19/24
May
5/3/24
5/17/24
Contact micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.
HSM Preview Night
Incoming freshmen, get a sneak peak of High School Ministry (HSM) before promoting to HSM at the end of the month! You’ll get to see what HSM is all about, meet the leaders, and hear about all the exciting things happening at HSM this summer!
No registration is needed.
Summer Blitz LIT Rally
We have an awesome evening planned for our Summer Blitz middle-school LITs! We’ll enjoy a fun-filled night with food, music, games, and giveaway prizes and of learning how to live out a kingdom mindset while serving at Summer Blitz!
If your LIT is unable to attend, please email chrisdaniels@lakesidechurch.com.
MSM Preview Day
Fifth graders are invited to come check out our Sunday MSM gathering and see what MSM is all about before promoting on May 26! Check in to Lakeside Kids as usual, and then we’ll head to MSM together. 5th graders are also invited to stay for the 2nd Sunday @ MSM event, where we keep the party going after the gathering—free food, friends, and fun and games!
MSM gathering: 10:45-11:45am
2nd Sunday @ MSM: 11:45am-1pm
No registration needed.
MSM The Woods Winter Camp
Middle schoolers, don’t miss this incredible weekend! We’ll join many middle schoolers from several area churches for our Winter Camp in Challenge, CA, for an action-packed few days. We’ll enjoy a live band, dynamic speakers, and meaningful conversations in heated mountain cabins to result in friendships and life-changing growth in your faith.
Registration is now full, but click the “Register” button below to join the wait list.
For more info, contact chrisdaniels@lakesidechurch.com.
Price - $255
MSM Humans vs Zombies
Middle schoolers, what’s better than a Friday night of Nerf games, unlimited snacks, and Woods winter camp theme reveal? Just bring a friend—we’ll provide the rest! Register to let us know you’re coming! All middle schoolers attending this awesome night will be placed in a raffle for a chance to win a FREE trip to the Woods camp this year!
MSM Fall Extravaganza
Enjoy Halloween middle-school style with an evening of fun, games, lazer tag, and candy. Come in your best costume for a chance to win prizes. Bring a friend!
Let us know you're coming so we can get as much candy as possible!
MSM Hike Day
Join us for a fun afternoon hiking in Auburn. This hike is considered moderate at 4.4 miles round trip with just 600 ft of elevation gain. It is a straightforward hike on a clear path/trail with no technical challenges. All skill levels including first-timers should feel comfortable on this trail.
Students will get the chance to hike alongside the river while taking in amazing views of cool bridges and even a few waterfalls.
We will depart for the trailhead right after the MSM 10:45 gathering on September 17 and expect to be back by 5pm.
MSM New Parent Meeting
If you're a parent of a middle schooler who is new to our ministry, please join us for a short meeting to hear all about the ins and outs of MSM! No registration needed.
MSM Baseball Bash
Enjoy the last days of summer break as we watch the Rivercats take on the Reno Aces at Sutter Health Park! We will spend the morning hanging out in Old Sacramento before heading over to the game!
Tickets: $20
Add a meal voucher for just $10
Meet at The Block at 10:00 AM
Email micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com with questions.
MSM Pool Party
Our MSM Pool Parties are a summer must! Enjoy hanging out, making new friends, swimming, and eating!
Dates:
Tuesday, June 13 & 20
Tuesday, July 11, 18 & 25
Tuesday, August 1
Time:
6-8 pm
No registration required. Email MICHELEMINNEY@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM for party info and location.
MSM Fun Fridays
Middle schoolers, you are invited to hang out at The Block for an afternoon of sports, snacks, board games, video games, and more! Bring your friends!
June 2
June 16
July 14
July 28
No registration needed.
Hume MSM Summer Camp
Middle schoolers wont want to miss this amazing week of high-energy adventures and activities, silly skits, suspenseful night games, and life-changing Christian development at Hume Lake Summer Camp.
CAMPERS (INCOMING 6th-8th)
• Price: $825
Scholarships are available for those in need. To learn more, contact micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com.
Registration is full, but please register to join the waitlist!
LIT Remix
LIT REMIX
June 5–8: 5-8pm
Hey middle schoolers! This event is for you! We are taking all the things you love about Summer Blitz and being an LIT and REMIXING them into an amazing camp-like experience for you. After you volunteer as an LIT at AM Blitz, come back in the evenings for LIT Remix! (LIT Remix is available to LITs as well as any incoming 6th-8th grader.)
LIT Remix is an all new experience for middle school students. Students will experience four fun-filled nights full of games, music, messages, recreation and everyone’s favorite…food!
COST
• $20 (if already serving as an LIT at AM Blitz)
• $45 (if only attending LIT Remix)
*Any student who is currently registered as an LIT for PM Blitz can switch their registration and attend LIT Remix, if preferred.
Registration for LIT Remix is now closed. Email micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.
MSM Bible Study
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Feb. 14-April 25, 6:30-8pm
Middle schoolers are invited to join us twice a month on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8pm in The Block. We will be reading through the book of Philippians and leaning into Jesus with a devotional.
Schedule:
Feb. 14
Feb. 28
March 14
March 28
April 11
April 25
The Woods: MSM Winter Camp
Middle schoolers, don’t miss this incredible weekend! We’ll join many middle schoolers from several area churches for our Winter Camp in Challenge, CA, for an action-packed few days. We’ll enjoy a live band, dynamic speakers, and meaningful conversations in heated mountain cabins to result in friendships and life-changing growth in your faith.
For more info contact micheleminney@lakesidechurch.com
Price: $250
Girls Night Out on Sutter Street
Middle-school and high-school girls . . . enjoy a night out with friends and get in the Christmas spirit on Sutter Street! We will begin the evening at Hacienda Del Rio Restaurant for dinner and fun raffles, plus receive a cute fanny pack!
Then, head out with your group’s tour guide to wander the shops in the Folsom Historic District and indulge in sweet treats and discounts just for our group!
Space is limited for this one-night girls event, so register soon and invite your friends!
Creative Workshop: Student Ministries
Monday, July 11: 6-7:30pm
Monday, July 25: 6-7:30pm
Open Mic Night, Friday, August 5: 5-8:30pm
Take the opportunity this summer to develop your talents, learn some new ones, and stretch your creative muscles. If you want to learn an instrument, get better at painting, spend some time writing poetry, practice magic tricks, or any other fun talent you can think of, try out HSM's Creative Workshop. We’ll also have some opportunities for you to flex your new skills at our Open Mic Night on August 5.
No registration required.
MSM Pool Parties
Our MSM Pool Parties are a summer must! Enjoy hanging out, making new friends, swimming, and eating! Parties are 6-8 pm.
Dates:
Tuesday, June 21
Tuesday, July 12
Tuesday, July 26
Time:
6-8pm
No registration required. Email MICHELEMINNEY@LAKESIDECHURCH.COM for party info and location.
MSM Active: Bike Ride
Stay active this summer! Our first MSM Active will be a bike ride. We’ll start at The Block, ride to Boba/Starbucks or Taco Bell (E. Natoma/ Blue Ravine), and end back at Lakeside (approx 7 miles). Students will need their own bicycle/helmet, water, and money for food/drink. Meet at The Block at 9am; we will leave at 9:30am.
Can't make this MSM active? Stay tuned for our next one on July 19th,
MSM Active—Hike Day!
MSM Hume Lake Summer Camp
MSM Hume Lake Summer Camp: June 26-July 2
Middle schoolers will enjoy an amazing week of high-energy adventures and activities, silly skits, suspenseful night games, and life-changing Christian development at Hume Lake Summer Camp.
Camp will center around the theme Truth Be Told, and campers will look at the life of Jesus through the book of John to see how Jesus defines himself as truth.
Incoming 6th-8th graders:
Price: $725