The Gospel Creates Sons, Not Slaves | Lakeland Presbyterian Church

Jul 1, 2026 · By John Duke · Scripture: Galatians 4:8–20

Upcoming Events

COVENANT KIDS & FAMILIES POOL PARTY - Bring the whole family and come celebrate summer! Join us this Wednesday, July 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Please sign up if you plan to attend so we'll know how many hamburgers and hot dogs to prepare. We can't wait to see you at the pool! Millcreek Subdivision Pool Address: 105 Westlake Drive, Brandon, MS 39047

CHOIR SUMMER PICK-UP - There will be another opportunity for 'pick-up" choir this summer - Sunday, July 12th! Calling anyone, of any age, who loves to sing! If you have always wanted to try out singing in the choir - this is for you! No outside practice or music-reading ability needed! Simply come to the rehearsal that Sunday morning and then sing with us in the morning service! We will learn a short, simple introit together, and also sit in the loft for congregational singing until the sermon. All ages and abilities are welcome (kids under 5th grade must be accompanied by an adult and able to sit respectfully during the service). - Rehearsal: 8:45 AM (we will be done in time for Sunday school. Meet in the choir room at 10:35 AM (immediately after Sunday School).

WOMEN'S SUMMER SOCIAL - Let's beat the heat inside for our Summer Social! Join us Tuesday, July 14th, at Sherrie Hinchcliff's home. Please reply by Friday, July 10th to Jane Newton.

LOCAL MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY - Volunteer to help Sojourner PCA on Ridgewood Rd. in north Jackson with their VBS. Dates are July 20-22 during the morning. For more info, contact Becca or email missions@lakelandpres.org.

"CREATED TO CREATE" ART CAMP - Calling all young artists! Join us for the most colorful week of summer! Are you ready to discover the artist God made you to be? Covenant Kids "Created to Create" Art Camp 2026 is here! No experience needed - just a love for creativity! Monday, July 20-Thursday, July 23, 9 AM - 11 PM. Ages 6-12. Art showcase and reception is Thursday, July 23, at 11:30 AM. Cost is $30. Pay cash/check or online with Paypal (you do not need a Paypal account to use this feature).

JOY FELLOWSHIP - The JOY Group will meet on Tuesday, July 28th in the Fellowship Hall from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The gathering will be begin with lunch at 11:00 AM. A devotional will follow the fellowship meal and then the program will conclude with some fellowship activities. Rev. Rich Owens will also be providing musical entertainment! Please sign up by Sunday, July 19th by calling the church office. Any questions can be directed to the church office or to Skip Latham.

WOMEN'S CONFERENCE - Ladies, mark your calendars for our upcoming Women's Conference on Saturday, August 22nd! Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and we are excited to welcome Debbie Splaingard as our guest speaker. More details to come. We hope you'll make plans to join us.

MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST meets Saturday mornings at 7:30 AM in the LPC Sanctuary kitchen.