Did you hear about the four church members, Sam Somebody, Evan Everybody, Andy Anyboy, and Norbert Nobody? Whenever a job needed done at church, Everybody figured Anybody could do that. But Anybody thought Somebody would surely do it. Of course, Nobody ended up doing…
Eons ago it was popular to wear lapel buttons. I remember one that said, “I’m a Werf!” That was supposed to get folks to ask, “What’s a Werf?” The wearer would then explain that “werf” was an acronym for “Wide-Eyed Religious Fanatic.” Supposedly that…
OK, I confess, I’m guilty! I am not the world’s greatest listener. I suspect that all of us would do well to sharpen our listening skills. Nowhere is that more true than in listening to the word of God. Hearing God’s word involves far…
I have several old photos of ancestors who passed away well over 100 years ago. In a few cases, however, I have no idea who is in that old picture. How frustrating! Just a name would be helpful. Better yet, why didn’t someone back…
You have probably heard it countless times, as I have: “Accept Christ as your personal savior!” Most who use this terminology have a misguided concept of what “accepting Christ” is. They usually have some form of the “sinner’s prayer” in mind. God’s word does not…
Indentations of my fingers probably remain to this day on every roller coaster I have ridden. From that first big drop until the ride is over, you couldn’t pry my hands off that safety bar. Why? Because I prefer…
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Paul’s relationship with God enabled him not only to endure fierce storm on the sea, but to encourage the others onboard the ship. “And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among…
The name Jezreel was shared by a city, a plain, and a valley. Israel’s wicked King Ahab and his treacherous wife, Jezebel, had a royal residence in the city of Jezreel, which was located on the plain. And Jezreel was the location of Naboth’s vineyard,…
Many years ago, astronauts from the space shuttle Endeavour finally captured a wayward satellite after two near misses. Satellite owners had paid NASA $93 million to catch it and install a booster to send it into a higher orbit….
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Lakeside Church of Christ
65 Rita Road, Springfield, IL 62712-9832
217-585-1803
Elders:
Phil Beauchamp
Bill Clary
Art Cornell
Preacher
Joe Slater
Lakeside Church of Christ
65 Rita Road, Springfield, IL 62712-9832
217-585-1803
Joe was born in Denver, Moved to Limon, Colorado, where Joe graduated from high school in 1972. Brethren from the Church of Christ in Limon taught Joe the word of God and encouraged him to preach. Enrolled in the Bear Valley School of Preaching in January of 1976 and graduated two years later. Married Marietta Jo Weeden. They have three children and six grandchildren. Completed his B.A. degree in Bible from Amridge University in 1996. Joe has preached full-time for 48 years, working with various congregations.
