Month: September 2022

Hey Everyone,

Happy Thursday! I hope you’re all well as we settle into a slower pace here in Lake City. It feels like most of the summer residents took off this past week (though I know a few of you are still around). And it should get a lot quieter this weekend as we move into October.

Although we’ll be smaller in number this week, we’ll be mighty in spirit as we gather together this coming Sunday, October 2nd for World Communion Sunday. That’s right, this particular Sunday, we’ll join with literally millions of Christians around the globe to celebrate this holy sacrament. How fantastic is that. 🙂 If you’re joining us this Sunday on Zoom, please bring your communion elements to the broadcast. For those joining us in person, communion will be provided.

We’ll also be returning to our monthly potlucks (traditionally held on the first Sunday of the month). The theme for this month’s potluck is Fall/Harvest/Octoberfest. Interpret that any way you want… but please plan on joining us for our first potluck of the season.

This Sunday, we’ll also explore the disciples’ request for Jesus to increase their faith–the remarkable narrative found in Luke 17:5-10. If you’d like to read it and the other lectionary texts, you can find them at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin.

Here are a few announcements for the coming week:

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, October 3rd at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

October Session Meeting
The CPC Elders will meet this coming week, on Wednesday, September 5th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study
No Bible Study this week. We’ll return the last week of the month with our regularly scheduled study. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, September 8th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

Jason’s Vacation
From Thursday, October 6th to Wednesday October 26th, Jason will be on vacation. He will still be available for pastoral emergencies or urgent needs during this time. To reach him, please email or text. 

And here’s your Zoom link for the Sunday Service:

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

Hey Everyone,

Long week, short post tonight. 🙂 Tomorrow, September 25th, we’ll continue on with our series, Parables Nobody Understands. If you’d like to read the parable in the Gospel of Luke, you can find it and the other lectionary text at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin (link below).

Here are your announcements for this week:

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, September 26th at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, September 28th at 5:00pm at the Annex as we explore a theology of play.

Men’s Prayer BreakfastJoin the men of Lake City this Thursday, September 29th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

Prayer requests and prayer list
If you’d like to submit a prayer request to be included in the Sunday worship Prayers of the People or to be added to our weekly prayer list, please fill out a blue card BEFORE the service and give it to Jason. You can also submit your prayer request early via email: cpcprayerlist@gmail.com or text Nora at 719-220-0354.

And your links:

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

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

Hey Everyone!

I know this post is late coming, but it’s been a busy week that’s capping off with one of Lake City’s most jubilant festival. I’m writing this (and sending this) right before Shannon and I start our shift at the 2022 Uncorked–Lake City’s music and wine festival. No doubt it’s been a blessed summer in so many ways.

This Sunday, September 18th, we’ll explore one of the most confusing parables in all of the Gospels–Luke 16:1-13. If you’d like to read it and the other lectionary texts, you can find them at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin.

Blessing of the Animals
Would you like your pet(s) blessed? Join us at St. James Episcopal Church (across the street) for a blessing of the animals at 11:30am. 

Games Up Here
We’re having “Games up here” on Monday, September 19th at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, September 21st at 5:00pm at the Annex as we explore the challenging sermon Jesus offered on the mount–The Beatitudes.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

Presbytery
This Friday and Saturday, September 23rd and 24th, CPC is hosting the autumn Presbytery meeting for the Presbytery of Western Colorado. As part of our hospitality, we’ll be offering a potluck breakfast at 8am on Saturday morning, and we need your help! Please consider contributing a breakfast casserole or dish of your choosing and joining us for breakfast. Moreover, everyone is also welcome to participate in the presbytery meeting which will start with worship at 9am in the sanctuary.

Cookie Drive
As we’re ending the summer, our fellowship cookie supply is finally in the danger zone. 😉 Please consider making some and dropping them off in sealable freezer bag(s) in Darley Hall. Please note if they are gluten-free. 

Prayer requests and prayer list
If you’d like to submit a prayer request to be included in the Sunday worship Prayers of the People or to be added to our weekly prayer list, please fill out a blue card BEFORE the service and give it to Jason. You can also submit your prayer request early via email: cpcprayerlist@gmail.com or text Nora at 719-220-0354.

Special Musical Guest
A special thanks to Bill Goodwin for offering his voice for the prelude, The Heart Worships–Music by Gustav Holst and words by Alice Buckton.

Special Thanks
A special thanks to Nora Smith for lending her musical gifts to the worship services over the past three weeks

Here are your 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,

This Sunday, September 11th marks our return to the sanctuary. Starting tomorrow, Sunday morning worship will be in the CPC sanctuary. For those seeking a more room space, we’ll be broadcasting the service in Darley Fellowship Hall. Regardless of where you sit, all are welcome to join us after service for fellowship with cookies and coffee.

This Sunday, I’ll be preaching from the gospel of Luke. You can read it and the other lectionary texts  at the end of the online order of worship bulletin (link below). Tomorrow, we’ll also be welcoming back Nora Smith on the piano to lead us in our prelude and our postlude.

Here are your Announcements for the week ahead:

Prayer requests and prayer list
If you’d like to submit a prayer request to be included in the Sunday worship Prayers of the People or to be added to our weekly prayer list, please fill out a blue card before the service and give it to Jason. You can also submit your prayer request early via email: cpcprayerlist@gmail.com

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, September 12th at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

September Session
This week, the CPC elders will meet at 10:00am in Darley Hall on Wednesday, September 14th for Session.

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, September 14th at 5:00pm at the Annex as we explore the purpose and flow of the liturgical calendar and how we might be more intentional in how we use it. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, September 15th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study.

Here are your 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,

Well, I have to say, I can’t believe it’s September already. This summer has been a busy one filled with blessings too numerous to name. Although our original intent was to return back to the sanctuary this Sunday, we’re going to remain outdoors on the lawn for our upcoming worship service on September 4th.

This Sunday, I’ll be offering a few reflections on the summer and our common life together. If you’d like to read the lectionary texts for this week, you can find them at the end of the online Order for Worship bulletin below.

This Sunday, we’ll also have the Montezuma Valley Presbyterian Church joining us via Zoom. They are going through some transitions in their congregation and were unable to secure pulpit supply, so they’ll be with us.. Welcome to our sisters and brothers from Cortez.

We’ll also be celebrating communion this week, so if you’re joining us online, please remember to bring your own bread and juice to the service.

Here are your announcements for the coming week:

Games Up Here
Join us for “Games up here” on Monday, September  5th at the Presbyterian Annex at 7:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study
Join us this Wednesday afternoon, September 7th at 5:00pm at the Annex as we continue our conversation  about intergenerational formation. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Join the men of Lake City this Thursday, September 8th at 7:00am for good food, prayer, and Bible study. 

And, here are your 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