News and Events

The West Millcreek Food Pantry is in need of canned tuna to continue to help feed the needy in our community.  We are truly grateful to the people of Lakewood for helping us distribute food to our families.  Thank you!

Spring is beginning to spring and it's almost time for our annual Rummage Sale.  As you put away your winter items (clothing and or decorations), please add what you don't want or need to your rummage sale box.  PLEASE, NO HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.  We are having only one sale this year and we will not have room for Holiday items.  We will take summer and winter clothing.  The sale is being held June 5, 6, and 7. The drop-off dates are May 10 and May 24 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

We are in need of some help with comfort food for Funeral (Bereavement) Dinners here at Lakewood. Are you willing to prepare food for families of Lakewood?  Please contact Bonnie Heiges at 814 833-1787 (home phone) or Text/Call 814 737-3329.  There are many who have done this in the past who have retired/elderly and cannot do any longer.  Looking for a current list of people who are willing to help when needed.  Thank you!

After many years of faithful service, Carolyn Sanford has retired as our church organist. We will honor her with a luncheon after the June 1st service in Fellowship Hall. Giant Eagle chicken will be provided. There is an attendance sign-up in the Narthex. See the additional sign-up sheet for any dish you would like to share. If you would like to contribute towards an honorarium gift, please see Russ Fisher, or put in offering plate with designation indicated for Carolyn.

ERIE CITY MISSION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on Sunday, May 18th at 9:15 a.m. Lakewood volunteers will be helping with preparing and serving a meal and providing fellowship at the Erie City Mission, 1023 French Street. If you are interested in being a part of this important ministry activity, there will be a sign-up sheet at church. Contact Lisa Medina at lmmedmex@aol.com if you have additional questions or are interested in helping. Volunteers will meet at about 9:15 a.m.at the City Mission (entrance behind the building). Volunteers are usually done by 12:30 or 1:00.