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.

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.

Join us for this beautiful night and immersive experience of extended prayer and worship, where we’ll focus our hearts and minds on Jesus. Gathering together, we will give our praise to God, participate in guided prayer, have extended time of individual prayer, and spend time praying for each other.

REGISTER HERE FOR CHILDCARE.

Sun, Feb 2: 10:45am Gathering

There's no better time than now to take this exciting next step in your faith journey! Baptism is an outward expression of an inner commitment to Jesus. At Lakeside we practice what is known as baptism by immersion—the submerging of a follower of Jesus into water and rising up out of the water—representing our death to sin and our resurrection to new life in Christ. The practice of baptism illustrates transformation, and each baptism is worthy of a party, so baptisms at Lakeside are a true celebration! Register now!

Learn more about the practice of baptism HERE.

Registration is now closed for our Feb 2 baptisms, but you are still able to be baptized at our 10:45 gathering. Inquire Sunday at Guest Services in the Lobby.

Contact christinahunt@lakesidechurch.com with any questions.

Are you 18+ to a twenty-something looking to find community, make friends, and grow in your faith? We’re starting a Young Adults Group, and YOU are invited!

We’ll kick off the night at the Wilson's home with food, meaningful conversation, and a chance to get to know one another. Plus, we’ll brainstorm together what this group could look like moving forward! This will be a monthly gathering where we can build authentic relationships, encourage one another, and deepen our walk with God.

To help us plan, please register in advance!  We'll send you a confirmation email with the address. Let us know if you’d like to bring a snack or drink to share—it’s always appreciated but not required. Come solo or bring some friends, we can’t wait to hangout!

Join us for HSM Midweek, where high schoolers connect with their small groups every Wednesday night from 7–8:30pm, starting January 15!

These groups offer an opportunity to grow deeper in your faith, build authentic friendships, and explore life’s big questions in a safe, welcoming space. Whether church has always been part of your journey or you’re just beginning to explore faith, there’s a place for you here! Groups are separated by grade and gender and will meet in The Block at Lakeside.

If you're an adult interested in leading a small group, please email Hunter at huntercorbitt@lakesidechurch.com

Sundays, Jan 19-Mar 30: 6-8pm
Tuesdays, Jan 21-April 1: 6-8pm

Rooted is a transformational, 10-week, small group experience meant to connect you to God, to the church, and to your purpose. Rooted is a catalyst for life change. It will provoke questions, conversations, and group experiences to give you a glimpse of your story in God’s story and to move your knowledge of God to true experiences with him.

Cost: $60, including book and end-of-study catered celebration
Childcare: $50/child (Available for Tuesday session only)

Contact christinahunt@lakesidechurch.com before registering if financial assistance is needed to participate.