WELCOME NEW PASTOR

Welcome Pastor Jordan Cramer!

When the Boards of Lake Shore and Cogdell learned we would receive a new pastor in July, we shared with our District Superintendent, Danny Tenney, our hopes and dreams for this person. He listened, the Bishop's Cabinet discerned and prayers were answered!

Pastor Jordan Cramer comes to us from City Point UMC in North Richland Hills where he has served as the Ministry Coordinator since 2023. Previously, he served as Worship Pastor and Adult Christian Education Director at Wesley UMC in Greenville. He's a cradle United Methodist and is proud of it! In his words: “Though our denomination has faced challenges, I believe we are entering a season of healing. Isaiah 43:18-19 gives me hope for just that. Indeed, God is doing a new thing right now, and I'm here for it. I'm passionate about people and fully believe that every person is of sacred worth and a child of God. Everyone deserves to know the love of God through Jesus Christ. While we're not perfect, we will find perfect love in Christ and that is worth sharing!” Jordan feels God is moving in our community and can't wait to see where the Holy Spirit will lead us together.

Jordan received his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Christian Leadership from Colorado Christian University in 2018, and his Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology in 2024. In addition to his education, he received The Ronald E. Sleeth Preaching Award from Iliff, which recognizes graduating students who have achieved excellence in
preaching.

Now for the fun side of Jordan. He describes himself as a “nerdy, pop culture type of guy.” He loves comic books, graphic novels, superheroes, movies and TV shows. He's also passionate about worship and enjoys singing and playing music. Jordan believes worship is not only a space for all people from all walks of life but also a great space to find connection across generations. Jordan is also passionate about disability awareness and accessibility as he has been surrounded by people with disabilities his whole life.

Jordan is married to Sharon Cramer who is an educator. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Special Education. She was named Teacher of the Year in Denton ISD (2017) and is set to receive the honor in Birdville ISD this spring. They have two daughters, Leah (8) in second grade and Lydia (4) in Pre-K 4.

Let's join together to heartily welcome them as our new pastoral family and pray for exciting new opportunities to serve Christ in our community! 

WORSHIP AT LAKE SHORE UMC

Experience the uplifting worship services at Lake Shore United Methodist Church, where gatherings commence every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.

Led by Reverend Charles A. Robinson, our worship embraces the cherished practices of our faith community. Join us as we gather in reverence and unity, seeking spiritual nourishment and fellowship. Whether you're a longtime member or a newcomer, you'll find a warm welcome at Lake Shore United Methodist Church as we journey together in faith.

It is with regret that we are losing Pastor Charles Robinson at the end of June this year.  He has been a blessing to Lake Shore and Cogdell United Methodist Churches and we will miss him and his family.  He has been appointed to another church in the Dallas Metroplex.  The board met recently with our new minister, Pastor Jordan Cramer.  He will join us the first of July.  

1.  We have joined Cogdell UMC with collection of food for their food pantry.  They visit Viking Inn on the last Sunday of each month at 1:00 to deliver a short message and distribute food to those who need it.  

2.  FAST FOR THE HUNGRY
This practice consists of
1. Skip one or more meals each week,
2. Set aside the meal expenses saved,
3. Bring the savings to church and mark it with "FAST",
4. 60% of this offering goes to Caritas, and 40% goes to the UMC World Hunger Program.

Note that fasting applies only to adults in good physical health without special dietary requirements. The children collect on the 4th Sunday of the month. Thanks for carrying on the tradition, which has been a big help to the hungry locally and throughout the world.

3.Lake Shore board meets every third Thursday at 5:00.

 

4. Bible study is every Wed at 6:30 PM at alternated churches.

 

5.  Vision Casting group meets at 5:00 every second Tuesday at Cogdell UMC.

 

 

RECYCLING

The church offers a recycling bin for all who do not have carts at home. You are invited to bring your paper, newspaper, cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans and put them in the blue container outside the back door. We now have recycling for used ink cartridges and used cell phones as well.

A BIT OF HISTORY

For the New Year Does anyone remember Herring Ave. UMC, the church built in one day in 1911? It grew to be a thriving church with more than 400 in Sunday worship but had to be closed after 92 years of faithful ministry at the beginning of 2003, 15 years ago. 15 members from Herring moved to Lake Shore UMC and brought along the tradition of FAST (Fast For the Hungry) offering.