Lakeside
United Methodist Church
Welcome to Lakeside United Methodist Church's website! We invite you to browse through our pages and learn about the opportunities for you and your family at Lakeside. We believe a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, as Lord is the key to a full and happy life. We are confident that you will find our church to be a place where everyone is welcome and anyone can feel at home.
At Lakeside, children find an atmosphere where they are encouraged and nurtured in the Christian faith. Whether in Sunday School, at Worship, or singing in one of our Children's Choir, children learn that they are an important part of God's world.
Our youth programs combine learning and fun. Two youth groups, Confirmation Class, and Sunday School Classes through 12th grade provide teenagers with many opportunities for exploring and growing in their faith in a supportive environment.
Persons of all ages will find Lakeside to be a place where they can discover fellowship, support, and a spiritual home. You will also find genuine encouragement, acceptance and hope, enough to last a lifetime. That's the kind of church I want for my family to belong to. How about you?
We invite you to get to know us. We are here to serve you and our community in the precious name of Jesus Christ.
In Christ,
Pastor Ken
Rev. McDonald's Background
Pastor Ken is a life-long resident of Maryland. He was born in Cumberland and grew up in the Beautiful Western Maryland area. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State College and a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. He was ordained as an Elder by the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church in June 1989. His pastoral experience includes:
Student Associate: Beavercreek U.M.C.
1985 – 1987 Montgomery County, Ohio
Student Intern: Frostburg U.M.C.
1985 –1986 (Summers) Allegany County, Maryland
Pastor: Hancock U.M.C.
1987 – 1990 Washington County, Maryland
Pastor: Emory U.M.C.
1991 –1998 Carroll County, Maryland
Pastor: Trinity U.M.C.
1998 – 2003 Baltimore County, Maryland
Pastor: Lakeside U.M.C.
2003 – Present Charles County, Maryland
Ken is an avid sports enthusiast who likes team sports. He also enjoys traveling; reading and most importantly, spending time with his family. He is married to his wife, Kim. They have three children; Brooke, Bethany and Jordan.
Also, visit Pastor's Corner, for Reverend McDonald's current message written in the Lakeside Newsletter, "The Tide".
