Community Presbyterian Church

Hey Everyone!

Advent greetings to all on this sunny Thursday morning in Lake City. I hope you are all experiencing the blessings of this holy season. It’s difficult to believe that Christmas is only two weeks away. With only two more Sundays in Advent, the Christmas season will soon be upon us.

This Sunday, December 14th is the Third Sunday of Advent, and we’ll be lighting the Candle of Joy as we reflect upon Mary’s song–The Magnificat. Join us at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day worship service and stay for a time of fellowship with coffee and cookies directly following.

Don’t forget that during the season of Advent, we’re running a Food Drive for the local food bank. Please place all items under the Christmas Tree in the CPC sanctuary. The drive will end on Christmas Eve.

Do you like singing Christmas songs by flashlight to strangers outside in really cold weather? If you do, then I’ve got an event for you. 😉 If you like caroling, the churches of Lake City are gathering together to usher in some Christmas cheer through some old fashioned Christmas caroling. Carolers will gather this Sunday, December 14th at 5:30pm at the First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall. A time of fellowship will follow in the FBC fellowship hall. All are welcome to bring cookies or other Christmas snacks to share.

We’ve got one more week of games before our Christmas break. Come play some tabletop games with us this Monday, December 15th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

We’ll gather for the third session of our new Bible Study series: How Did We Get The Bible? this Wednesday, December 17th at 5:00pm. This week, we’ll be looking at the canonization of the Scriptures in the Early Church. If you’d like to catch up on the previous sessions, you can find them on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@communitypresbyterianchurc6145

Finally, just a reminder that we’ll be hosting our community wide Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 24th at 5:30pm in the church yard. All are welcome to join us for this holy gathering.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone,

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 7th is the Second Sunday of Advent and we’re celebrating this special holy day with the Lord’s Supper. If you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your communion elements to the broadcast.

Directly following the services, we’ll gather in Darley Hall for our first-of-the-month-potluck! The theme for this month is Christmas party! We invite you to bring finger foods, hors d’oeuvres, or anything else you’d serve at your next Christmas party.

This Monday, December 8th, we’ll be playing games in Darley from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Our monthly session meeting is this coming Wednesday, December 10th from 10:00am to 12:00am in Darley Hall.

Later that evening, all are welcome to join us for our weekly Bible study this Wednesday, December 10th at 5:00pm in Darley Hall. This week, we’ll be exploring the Jewish process of canonization.

Don’t forget, there will be NO Men’s Prayer Breakfast until the new year.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Blessed Holy Days to All,

I hope this post finds you all well and in the company of family and friends. I know for me, having Judah (and company) home for the Thanksgiving break was wonderful, but my mother’s absence was undoubtedly felt. Nonetheless, it’s always good to pause and count our blessings in a spirit of gratitude.

To that end, many thanks to those who participated last Monday in the decoration of the church. The sanctuary looks lovely and is ready for us to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 30th during our Lord’s Day Worship Service, we’ll light the first candle of our Advent Wreath–the Candle of Hope. As usual, fellowship will follow.

For those interested in joining in our yearly Jesse Tree Devotions, it’s starting on December 1st. You can print them out yourselves or pick one up at the church (see Jason for the packet). Here’s the printable pdf: Jesse Tree Ornaments-CPC

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This Monday, December 1st Games Up Here returns to our weekly programming. Join us from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall. No experience necessary.

This coming Wednesday, December 3rd, we return to our weekly Bible Study. Join us from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in Darley Hall as we begin our new series: Where Did the Bible Come From? The History of Canonization.

Don’t forget that next Sunday we’ll be celebrating Communion and our First-Sunday-of-the-Month Potluck will take place directly after the Sunday worship service. This month’s theme is Christmas Party! Make your favorite hors d’oeuvres, finger food, or party dish and let’s celebrate the holiday season.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service and our weekly Bible Study. 

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well in your respective necks of the woods. Here in Lake City, it’s feeling a little bit more like winter is finally upon us. You might not realize it, but we’re also in the midst of another season change–a liturgical one. It’s really hard to believe that Advent is just around the corner–10 days and counting! Not only will we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent next week on November 30th, we’ll also be celebrating communion and having our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. More information about that special Sunday in next week’s email.

Until then, don’t forget to join us for our Lord’s Day worship this Sunday, November 23rd at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom. This Sunday our paraments turn white to mark Christ the King Sunday (a.k.a. Reign of Christ Sunday). Join us after worship this week for a special time of fellowship.

Monday Games Up Here and our Wednesday Bible study will both return on the week of Monday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 3rd respectively.

And, that’s it for this week folks. Here is your link and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are well this evening. As many of you know, we’re in Columbus, Ohio for my mother’s funeral. Her service is tomorrow Friday, November 14th at 10:00am EST/8:00am MST. For those interested in viewing the service, you can connect via the provided Zoom link below. Additionally, you can read her obituary here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gahanna-oh/jean-santos-12598973

Although I won’t be back for this Sunday’s worship service, know that I will be with you in spirit. Lyn Lampert will be leading the service and preaching, with help from our elders (and Amy naturally). Thank you to all those who are helping with the service this week.

Next week there will be no games on Monday or Bible Study on Wednesday. Our weekly gatherings will resume the week after Thanksgiving.

Here is your link and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Jean Santos’s Service in Witness to the Resurrection:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81885365584?pwd=HzE4fZ8qDzrqaEGXUndfyjBXh4UsLk.1

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well on this chilly Friday afternoon. It’s been a strange week for me and my family as we’re adjusting to life without my mother in our home. Thank you for the many kind words, cards, prayers, and space to be able to process her life and death over the past week. We truly appreciate all of you.

Join us this Sunday, November 9th at 10:00am for our Lord’s Day Worship Service for the Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinal Time. Fellowship will follow the service in Darley Hall with cookies and coffee.

There are NO Monday night games or Wednesday night Bible study this week. We will return to our regularly scheduled gatherings the week of Monday, November 17th.

Many of you have asked about our plans for my mother’s funeral. Her funeral service and gravesite burial will be on Friday, November 14th at 10:00am. I will be broadcasting the service portion of the funeral via Zoom, but not the gravesite burial. I’ll send a Zoom link for the service in my email for next week. For those who have inquired about sending flowers, please direct them to: Schoedinger Margarum Funeral Home at 1051 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230.

That’s it for this week folks. Here is your link and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hello Everyone,

I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. I’m aware that the news is spreading fast in Lake City, but for those who don’t know, my mother, Jean Marie Santos, died last night shortly after 11:00pm. Somewhat poetically, two years ago on October 31, 2023, I drove into Lake City with my mother for what was supposed to be a month long holiday visit. For two years, we’ve witnessed her steady decline from vascular dementia. No doubt, it has been a challenging journey for my mother and our family, but it is one that we will never forget or regret.

It was her deepest desire to die at home in her bed, and by God’s abundant grace and faithfulness, we were able to honor that desire. Thank you so much for the many ways you have welcomed my mother and supported my family during this season. We will be forever grateful. In the end, we’re rejoicing that my mother is free from the brokenness and pains of this world and in the eternal presence of our Savior.

Speaking of God’s presence, this Sunday, November 2nd is All Saints Sunday. It’s that special Sunday when we celebrate the saints past and present. To that aim, this Sunday, with Christians around the globe, we’ll celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. If you’re joining us via Zoom, don’t forget to bring your communion bread and juice to the broadcast.

Then, immediately following the service, we’ll move into Darley Hall for our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. This Sunday, our theme is Thanksgiving. Feel free to bring your favorite thanksgiving side or something you’ve been longing to try out and join us for this special community meal.

Given my mother’s death, I’m going to cancel Monday night games this coming week and the Wednesday Bible study. Thanks for the flexibility and support.

Here is your link and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well on this Friday morning. For those not in Lake City, we got a bit of a dusting on Round Top and the bluff this morning. It feels like snow is just around the corner. For those in Lake City, I hope you’re keeping warm. 🙂

This Sunday, October 26th is not only the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinal Time, but it’s also Reformation Sunday! For this special Sunday, we’ll be turning the paraments to red signifying the presence of the Holy Spirit in this time of renewal in the church. Don’t forget to wear something red on Sunday. The service starts at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom (links below).

Also, don’t forget that NEXT Sunday, November 2nd, we’ll be observing All Saint’s Day in the Sunday Worship Service. We’ll also be celebrating communion and having our first-of-the-month potluck.

We’re having Games Up Here this week. Join us for tabletop games on Monday, October 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall. All are welcome!

Don’t forget that there is NO Bible Study this coming week. We’re planning on returning to our Wednesday night studies on November 5th. Our next series will be How We Got the Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Canonization.

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Hey Everyone!

I hope this post finds you all well and enjoying the fall weather. It’s a little chilly here in Lake City, but the blue skies have returned, and I’m grateful for them. Unfortunately, the recent rain has stripped most of the aspens of their autumn glory. It finally feels like things are slowing down as the last of the summer folks left this week.

It’s that time of year when I print fewer bulletins and our Zoom participants increase. Whether you join us in person or online, we are grateful for your connection to our community. And, with that in mind, I hope you’ll consider joining us for our Sunday morning Lord’s Day worship service at 10:00am this Sunday, October 19th in the sanctuary and on Zoom. This Sunday, we’ll carry on with our exploration of 2 Timothy. After the service, please join us for a time of fellowship with coffee and cookies.

This Sunday, I will also be making a plea for our meals ministry. For those who are not aware, we try and keep a stock of homemade frozen dinners in the Annex freezer. These on-hand dinners are available to anyone who needs them. When they are running low, we make a call to share a meal or two. The containers we use are on the serving counter in Darley Hall. Feel free to grab one during the week or pick one up on Sunday.

Join us for Game Up Here in Darley Hall, this coming Monday, October 20th, from 7:00-9:00pm. All are welcome and no experience necessary.

We’re taking a Bible Study Break!! NO Bible Study for the next two Wednesdays. We will resume meeting again on Wednesday, November 5th at 5:00pm. If you’ve missed our Tough Questions, Tough Answers series (or any of the past teaching series) you can watch them all on our YouTube channel here. On that page, you will find over 400 hours of teaching organized into playlists.

Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study–Tough Questions, Tough Answers
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0

Hey Everyone!

I hope you are all well and keeping warm on this chilly Thursday afternoon here in Lake City. In a few short days, we’ll gather together once again for our Lord’s Day Sunday Worship Service. Join us Sunday, October 12th at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary and on Zoom. Fellowship will follow the worship service. Join us for cookies and coffee!

This coming Monday, October 13th, we’ll hold our weekly game night–Games Up Here–from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Darley Hall. All are welcome. No experience necessary.

This coming Wednesday, October 15th, we’ll gather for our weekly Bible study. This week we’ll carry on with our Tough Questions, Tough Answers series. Join us at 5:00pm in Darley Hall.

Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

WEDNESDAY Bible Study–Tough Questions, Tough Answers
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT0