Lakeside welcomes Rev. Canon Dr. Jennifer Smith, Superintendent minister of historic Wesley’s Chapel & Leysian Mission in London, England, as the Preacher of Global Wesleyan Week Aug. 2-6. This week’s preacher is generously supported by the Gretchen A. Curtis Endowment & Rev. Dr. Charles & Barbara Yoost Endowment.
On Sunday, Aug. 2, Smith will lead the 10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Community Worship Service in Hoover Auditorium. Musical leadership will be offered by Michael Shirtz and the Chautauqua Choir, with liturgy led by Rev. Kimberly Orr, Lakeside’s Director of Religion. Smith’s sermon is titled "Walking the Walk: On the Road with Mark." She will also lead Vespers by the Lake at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Steele Memorial Bandstand and Faith for Living Hour at 9 a.m. Monday-Thursday in Orchestra Hall.
Following the opening prayer, children ages 5–11 will proceed together to Bradley Temple for Children’s Church with Chip Richter, where they’ll enjoy a kid-friendly message, songs, crafts, lemonade and cookies. Preschoolers are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
