A New Thing at Lakewood!

You may have noticed something new hanging on the wall outside of the main office.  Ricky Smallwood has repurposed part of some old church pews that were not being used, and we mounted them in that location.  I will be displaying various books and other things which I would like to recommend to Lakewood members for bonus reading.  The book on this 

“pew shelf” will be for display purposes only (it is my own personal copy, so please don’t take it!).  Beneath each book will be a brief write-up from me, which will summarize the book and offer a rationale for reading it.  There will be multiple copies of the write-up so that you may take one with you for later reference.

Some of you may want to purchase your own copies of these books, which is terrific.  However, I understand that few people are trying to build up a personal library and buying up a bunch of books can easily become cost prohibitive.  For that reason, our Lakewood librarian, Mrs. Patty Curtis, will be purchasing a library copy of each recommended book which will belong to the church.  These copies will be located on a bookshelf in the room to the immediate left of the sanctuary, next door to Loyd Dill’s Sunday School classroom.  You will be able to check them out and return them on the honor system, recording your transaction on a ledger by the door.

I understand that not everyone is a reader.  But there is more for us to learn than we could ever cover in small group classes.  We need to be learning on multiple topics at the same time.  This is part of our spiritual sanctification.  So I encourage you to check this book display often and take a write-up with you to consider.  I strongly believe that a congregation which reads will become stronger not just in knowledge, but a knowledge which leads to increased faith!

Blessings, 

Pastor Bruce

bruce.cullom@gmail.com