WELCOME TO THE LAKESIDE CHURCH
The Lakeside Church is a place where all people are welcomed, valued and loved. Our focus is on being a family church that reaches out to the lost and hurting in our community, our nation and the world with the love of Christ. Join us on Sundays at 10:30 am in-person at 4350 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough SDA Church Building, or join our livestream on our YouTube page.
AT A GLANCE
There are many opportunities to plug into community at TLC. We look forward to seeing you!
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Give towards this month's missions focus.
Learn more about this ministry here.
Give to support TLC's ministry work
through etransfer, cash, cheque or debit.
Read the Bible with us.
Join us for in-person prayer every Wednesday
at 7 pm at the church (chapel downstairs).
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Looking to plug into community?
Email us to join a connect group.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK
There is a lot happening at The Lakeside Church! Check out these announcements and be in the know. We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions regarding access to events or group meetings, connect with us via email at info@thelakesidechurch.ca.
OUR TEACHING FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER:
BREAKING THROUGH THE DARKNESS
As we move through the Christmas season, we recognize that many people carry quiet burdens into December: discouragement, uncertainty, unanswered prayers, and places where life feels heavy. But the story of Christmas speaks directly into those very places.
Throughout this month, our series 'Breaking Through the Darkness' will explore how the light of Christ enters our world and our lives with hope that cannot be shaken. Each week, we will look at moments in Scripture where God steps into dark, difficult, or overwhelming circumstances and brings clarity, courage, and peace that only He can give.
Whether you are walking through a season of waiting or simply longing for a renewed sense of God’s presence, we invite you to journey with us. Together, we will prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and celebrate the truth that His light still breaks through today.
Join us on Sundays at 10:30 am in-person or online on YouTube or our website. Did you miss Sunday's service? Click here to watch the recording.
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This December, our missions offering will support two important areas of care: The Benevolent Fund and Pastors’ & Staff Love Offering. The Benevolent Fund helps individuals and families in our church who are facing financial hardship. Through your generosity, we are able to provide practical support, emergency assistance, and encouragement to those in need.
December is also our opportunity to bless and honour our pastoral team and staff. This is a special gift expressing our gratitude for their leadership, care, and faithful service throughout the year.
As we enter this season of giving, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you can support both the Benevolent Fund and the Pastors' & Staff Love Offering. Together we can make a difference in the lives of others. God bless you as you give towards these two funds.
TLC'S MISSION & VISION
The Lakeside Church is a community of believers devoted to the Word of God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and build up one another, and to reach people with the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We gather together to worship Jesus as Lord and Saviour. We are motivated to grow in faith and encourage one other to use our gifts for God’s purposes. We are equipped to go and share the good news of freedom, hope and new life in Jesus Christ with our community, country and the world.
DISCOVER YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS
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Every Christian has a dominant spiritual gift and many possess more than one. Through this assessment, you will discover your dominant spiritual gifts.
You can then begin to concentrate on further developing your spiritual gifts as you exercise them at The Lakeside Church.
Please do the following:
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Take the online spiritual gifts survey by clicking on this link
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Complete the survey.
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Download your pdf copy
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Email the pdf copy to info@thelakesidechurch.ca
A leader will be in touch with you about where you fit within our church ministries.
VOLUNTEER AT TLC
Are you looking to get involved at The Lakeside Church? There are many opportunities to serve God and the body of Christ at TLC! Please take a moment to view our volunteer opportunities and let us know which area of ministry is on interest to you.
You have two options:
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Download the form, complete it and email it to info@thelakesidechurch.ca or hand it in at the info desk.
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Complete and submit the form online by clicking on this link.
A leader will be in touch with you to discuss your volunteer schedule.
Not sure what your giftings are? Fill out our Spiritual Gifts Test to see where you're most suited to serve.
TLC MINISTRIES
No matter what stage of life you are in, or what season you are currently experiencing, TLC has a relevant ministry to support you in your life's journey. We have age-related ministries, activity-based ministries, ministries to mark important milestones, ministries to offer you spiritual and emotional support, and ministries to help build up your faith in Christ Jesus.
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT
TLC MISSIONS
The Lakeside Church is a missions-minded church. We partner with local, national and international organizations in their missions to go and share the good news of freedom, hope and new life in Jesus Christ with our world. We give so they can go.
We also support the 340 million Christians worldwide who face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in Jesus.
This year, TLC will partner with 12 organizations that do missions work locally and internationally. We will highlight one organization per month and come alongside them as they tangibly spread the love of Jesus to a hurting and needy world.
Please click here to support these worthy causes.
Amazingly, the 340 million persecuted believers around the world don’t look to us to end their struggle. Instead, these courageous men and women ask for just two things: Scripture resources and prayers.
Please click here to see how you can help to support them.
CONNECT WITH TLC ONLINE
CELEBRATING A LIFE WELL LIVED
Read Pastor Brian's obituary.
Watch part 1 of the Funeral Service.
Watch part 2 of the Funeral Service.
Share your memories of Pastor Brian.
Read the tributes to Pastor Brian.
Pastor Brian baptized me one year ago and provided great comfort when I was sick. He encouraged me to maintain my faith and rely on Jesus. He is a teacher, an older brother, and a protector to me. His warm smile, kindness, and unwavering strength encourage me to keep my faith.
Steven Liu