Month: July 2022

Hey Everyone,

I hope you all are safe and warm on this cool Friday afternoon (at least here in Lake City). It’s been a sad week with the death of several folks connected to our community and congregation. For those who aren’t already aware, Ruthanne File died this past Wednesday in Grand Junction. Ruthanne was a long time member of our local community and she and her husband, Dan File, we’re central in the leadership of Camp Red Cloud for many years. Her funeral will take place at the Lake City School Gymnasium on Saturday, August 6th at 10:30am. The school is located at 614 N. Silver Street.

Additionally, there were two more deaths this week. The first is Jay Herring, Margo Presnall’s cousin. Please keep Margo and her family in your prayers. Next, Larry Waller passed a week ago. Please continue to pray for his wife, Donna and her family. 

Sunday, we continue on with our Summer Series–This is My Story, This is Our Song. This week we’ll explore It is Well, With My Soul. If you’d like to read the lectionary texts before the service, they can be found at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin below.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 31st will be our fourth Trail Hiker Meal in the Annex from 6 to 8pm. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and St. James Episcopal Church are co-hosting this week and will be serving hams in the theme of “Ham Dinner.” We believe the Colorado Trail “bubble” is finally arriving so we’re expecting a lot of hikers at the meal. Please consider joining us tomorrow night and bringing a dish to share in that theme.

Here are your Announcements for the week:

Sunday Night Trail Hiker Meal! 
Join us this Sunday night, July 31th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Presbyterian Annex/Trail Hiker Center. This week’s theme is Ham Dinner–bring a themed side or dessert to share… or whatever you want. 😉

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, July 31st at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Join us this Tuesday morning, August 2nd at 9:00 in Darley Hall for our “read and share” Bible study.

Wednesday Midday Prayers
Join us this Wednesday, August 3rd at noon in the CPC sanctuary for a prayer service using the Taizé chants. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, August 3rd at 5:00pm at the Annex/Hiker Center for our teaching-based Bible Study. This week we’ll be looking at Satan and the evil forces/celestial beings in the Bible. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, August 4th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

And, here are your links for the week ahead:

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

Tuesday Morning Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Wednesday Evening Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I hope all are well and enjoying the cooler weather here in Lake City tonight. I’ve been watching the forecast today and I’m still uncertain whether we’ll be inside tomorrow or out on the lawn. Please check back here for the most recent updates.

Tomorrow we continue on with our Summer Series–This is My Story, This is Our Song. This week we’ll look at What A Friend We Have in Jesus. If you’d like to read the lectionary texts before the service, they can be found at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin below.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 24th will be our third Trail Hiker Meal in the Annex from 6 to 8pm. First Baptist Church is hosting and will be serving Loaded Baked Potatoes with lots of toppings. Please consider joining us tomorrow night and bringing a dish to share.

I’ll be working with the Presbyterian Church in Montrose on Monday night, so we will NOT be having games on Monday night or our Tuesday Morning Bible Study. Everything else is still on for the week.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Sunday Night Trail Hiker Meal! 
Join us this Sunday night, July 24th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Presbyterian Annex/Trail Hiker Center. This week’s theme is Baked Potato Bar–bring your favorite sides or desserts to accompany this American classic. 

Games Up Here
Monday night “Games up here” is cancelled this week while Jason is working with the church in Montrose. We’ll return next week at our regularly scheduled time.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study
This week’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study is cancelled while Jason in Montrose. 

Wednesday Midday Prayers
Join us this Wednesday, July 27th at noon in the CPC sanctuary for a prayer service using the Taizé chants. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, July 27th at 5:00pm at the Annex/Hiker Center for our teaching-based Bible Study. This week we’ll be looking at several notable contradictions in the Old Testament.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, July 28th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

And, here are your Zoom links for the week:

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

Wednesday Evening Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone!

I hope you’re all well on this cloudy Thursday afternoon. With the weather forecast predicting 60% chance of rain this Sunday, please make sure you check back here for the most recent update. If it looks like it’s going to rain, we’ll move the service back into the sanctuary and offer an overflow Zoom broadcast in Darley Hall.

If you’re joining us Sunday morning via Zoom, please remember that there will be no interaction between the Zoom participants and Jason during our outside broadcasts. You will be automatically let in once the service begins. 

This Sunday we continue on with our Summer Series–This is My Story, This is Our Song. This week we’ll look at For the Beauty of the Earth.. If you’d like to read the lectionary texts before the service, they can be found at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin.

Here are your Announcements for the week

Sunday Night Trail Hiker Meal! 
Join us this Sunday night, July 17th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Presbyterian Annex/Trail Hiker Center. Bring a side dish to share. This week’s theme is Thanksgiving Dinner–bring your favorite turkey day dish or anything you want.

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, July 18th at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Join us this Tuesday morning, July 19th at 9:00 in Darley Hall for our “read and share” Bible study of the book of James. This week we’ll dig into the fifth and final chapter.

Wednesday Midday Prayers
Join us this Wednesday, July 20th at noon in the CPC sanctuary for a prayer service using the Taizé chants. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, July 20th at 5:00pm at the Annex/Hiker Center for our teaching-based Bible Study. This week we’ll be looking at the relationship between animals and the afterlife. We’ll be exploring questions like: Do pets go to heaven? Do animals have souls? What is the relational history of humans and animals. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, July 21st at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

And, here are your links for the week ahead

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

Monday Games Up Here: (by request: 206-962-9886)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254064116

Tuesday Morning Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Wednesday Evening Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I hope everyone is well and rested from all the festivities of this past weekend. What a blessing it was to gather with folks from all over the country and celebrate the incredible freedom we have in the United States. It feels like the summer season has finally arrived, and with it some exciting places for ministry and service.

This Sunday, July 10th, we’re kicking off the Lake City Trail Hiker Meal. This week our faith community will be hosting the hiker dinner. At this very moment I’m slow roasting over 30 pounds of marinated pork for the succulent Vietnamese sandwich know as a Bánh mì. If you’ve never had one, you don’t want to miss it. Details for the hiker meal can be found below in the Announcements.

This Sunday we’re also moving the Sunday morning Worship service outside! The service will still be at 10:00am, but we’ll be in the church yard. We’ve got lots of chairs, but if you prefer to bring your own, please do so. We’re planning on being outside during the months of July and August. If there is ever a Sunday where rain is threatening, please check our website for last minute updates. Should it be raining, however, we will meet in the CPC sanctuary and use Darley Hall as an overflow. Finally, I’m thrilled to share that his year we’ll be using a microphone and speaker for the service, which should help with the traffic noise.

If you’re joining us Sunday morning via Zoom, please know that there will be no interaction between the Zoom participants and Jason during our outside broadcasts. You will be automatically let in once the service begins.

This Sunday we continue on with our Summer Series–This is My Story, This is Our Song. This week we’ll be delving into one of the great hymns of all times: Amazing Grace. If you’d like to read the lectionary texts before the service, they can be found at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin.

Here are your weekly announcements

Sunday Night Trail Hiker Meal!
The time has finally come to kick-off the Trail Hiker Meal. Join us this Sunday night, July 10th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Presbyterian Annex/Trail Hiker Center. Bring a dish to share. This week’s theme is Asian and Jason will be making Bánh mì, but you can bring anything. 😉

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, July 11th at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Join us this Tuesday morning, July 12th at 9:00 in Darley Hall for our “read and share” Bible study of the book of James. This week we’ll dig into the fourth chapter.

Wednesday Midday Prayers
Join us this Wednesday, July 13th at noon in the CPC sanctuary for a prayer service using the Taizé chants. The prayers will last about 25-30 minutes and will include an extended time of silence. All are welcome. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, July 13th at 5:00pm at the Annex/Hiker Center for our teaching-based Bible Study. Each week, we’ll look at a different topic or question asked in our Summer Series Survey. This week we’ll be looking at the doctrine of angelology. We’ll be exploring questions like: What are angels? Where did they come from? And, what is the relationship between angels, God and  humanity.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, July 14th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study.

And, here are your Zoom links for the week:

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

Monday Games Up Here: (by request: 206-962-9886)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89254064116

Tuesday Morning Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Wednesday Evening Bible Study:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey CPC,

I hope you are all well and dry on this rainy Sunday morning in Lake City. In a couple of hours we’ll be gathering on the soccer field across from the medical center on Henson Street. The Summer Community Worship Service will begin at 10am. As many of you already know, I’ll be the preacher this morning and I’ll be continuing in our examination of the most popular hymns of our times. This morning I’ll be exploring the Battle Hymn of the Republic, as we consider what it means to be the Glory of the Coming of the Lord.

Please bring your own chairs and maybe some rain gear in case it does rain. I’ve been told we’ve never cancelled the service, so we’re marching on. 😉 Due to possibility of rain, I can’t guarantee that the whole service will be completely broadcasted on Zoom, but I will try my best to stream the whole service. Please use this link if you’re going to try and join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82302303157?pwd=neAv2Ywp22AU0udNZ-y11AjO07tRcW.1

I’ll be sending another email out later with our weekly announcements and Zoom links, but for now, know that there are no 4th of July activities at the church. There will be no games offered tomorrow night, but we will have both the Tuesday 9:00am and the Wednesday 5:00pm Bible studies offered as normal.

Finally, if you’re joining us online, here’s the downloadable order of worship:

That’s it for this morning… Hopefully we’ll see you soon.

Jason