Month: March 2023

Hey Everyone,

It’s hard to believe that it’s already the fifth Sunday of Lent. Yet, it’s here and that means that the beginning of Holy Week and Easter are right around the corner. This coming week, things look fairly similar in the life of our church, but there are a few things you should be aware of as we approach this sacred week.

First, next Sunday is Palm Sunday and we’ll have palm reeds for everyone. It’s also the first Sunday of the month which means we’ll be celebrating communion and we’ll be having our first-of-the-month potluck. And if that’s not enough, we’ll also be ordaining and installing our newest elders–Al Lutz and Ron Bruce. It’s going to be a Sunday to remember, so set aside some red clothing (because Palm Sunday’s liturgical color is red, which is also the color for ordination and installation) because it’s going to be a good one.

This Sunday we’ll be looking at the narrative of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead found in John 11. You can read that passage and the other lectionary texts in the online order of worship bulletin which is downloadable below.

For those looking ahead to Holy Week, here is the list of opportunities for that week:

Sunday, April 2
Palm Sunday Worship Service at CPC at 10:00am

Monday, April 3
Showing of the Passion of the Christ in the Annex at 7:00pm

Wednesday, April 5
Midday Lenten Prayers in the sanctuary at 12:00pm
Final Cost of Discipleship Reading Group in Darley Hall at 5:00pm

Thursday, April 6
Maundy Thursday Meal & Service Service in Darley Hall at 6:00pm

Friday, April 7
Good Friday Service at St. James Episcopal Church at 12:00pm
Stations of the Cross at St. Rose Roman Catholic church at 5:00pm
Good Friday Tenebrae Service at Community Presbyterian Church at 8:00pm

Sunday, April 9
“Sunrise” Communion Service St. James Episcopal Church at 8:00am
Community Breakfast at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 9:00am
Service of the Resurrection at Lake City Armory at 10:30am
Easter Mass at St. Rose Roman Catholic Church at 3:30pm

Here are your Announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is back tonight at our normally scheduled time–4:00pm.

Games Up Here
Monday night games is on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, March 27th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Lenten Midday Prayers
Looking for a Lenten practice centered on prayer and contemplation? Join us for Taizé prayers every Wednesday during Lent at noon in the CPC sanctuary.

Cost of Discipleship Lenten Reading Group
The Cost of Discipleship reading group will meet this Wednesday, March 29th in-person in Darley Hall and Zoom from 5:00-6:30pm MST. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, March 30th at 7:00am.

And, here are the links for the week:

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

Cost of Discipleship Reading Group
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I hope all is well your neck(s) of the woods. It’s a muddy mess here this week in Lake City, but it’s starting to dry up. It is spring break in Lake City, but the only thing that’s affected is our Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth, which will NOT be meeting this Sunday. Beyond that, we’re still meeting for games, prayers, and our reading group. 🙂

We’re just a little over the halfway mark of the Lenten season, which means that holy week is right around the corner. Next week, I’ll let you know about all the offerings during holy week. This Sunday, however, we’ll carry on with our exploration of the Gospel of John’s account of Jesus’ life, as we look at the story of the healing of the blind man in John 9. You can read that text and the other lectionary selections for this week in our online order of worship.

Here are your announcements for this week:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is cancelled this we for spring break. We’ll be back next week at our normally scheduled time. 

Games Up Here
Monday night games is on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, March 20th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Lenten Midday Prayers
Looking for a Lenten practice centered on prayer and contemplation? Join us for Taizé prayers every Wednesday during Lent at noon in the CPC sanctuary.

Cost of Discipleship Lenten Reading Group
The Cost of Discipleship reading group begins this Wednesday, March 22nd. We’ll meet in-person in Darley Hall and Zoom from 5:00-6:30pm MST. Check your weekly email for the reading schedule. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00am.

And here are your links for this week:

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

Cost of Discipleship Reading Group
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Folks,

I hope everyone is warm and safe on this chilly winter evening (at least here in Lake City). Don’t forget that tomorrow we “spring” forward, so you need to move your clocks forward one hour from standard to daylight savings time. If you forget, you’ll still be able to join us for fellowship after the service.

During tomorrow’s worship service we’ll be looking at the John 4 text of the Samaritan women at the well–one of the most remarkable passages in John. As usual, if you’d like to read the preaching text and the other lectionary texts, you can find them at the bottom of the online Order of Worship bulletin below.

The only minor change in our standard lineup for the week is that Lyn Lampert will be leading games at Monday night’s Games Up Here. Join Lyn at the Annex on Monday night, March 13th from 7:00-9:00pm.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is happening this evening, Sunday, March, 12th.

Games Up Here
Monday night games will be hosted by Lyn Lampert this week. Join him for games at the Annex on Monday, March 13th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Lenten Midday Prayers
Looking for a Lenten practice centered on prayer and contemplation? Join us for Taizé prayers every Wednesday during Lent at noon in the CPC sanctuary.

Cost of Discipleship Lenten Reading Group
The Cost of Discipleship reading group begins this Wednesday, March 15th. We’ll meet in-person in Darley Hall and Zoom from 5:00-6:30pm MST. Check your weekly email for the reading schedule. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, March 16th at 7:00am.

And, here are your links:

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

Cost of Discipleship Reading Group
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well and finding time for reflection during this lenten season. I know that I feel grateful for the thoughtful reflections shared in our Cost of Discipleship Reading Group. We had a great first gathering, which is available for viewing on our YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@communitypresbyterianchurc6145/featured).

Worship this Sunday, March 5 will be a little different. This week, we have the opportunity to host Grace Christian Fellowship as both congregations welcome back the AICM Mission Team. During the service, we’ll have the chance to hear about their trip and how God used them as light in Show Low, AZ. Given these testimonies, I’ll be offering a shorter homily that summarizes all three lectionary texts into one central theme. If you’d like to read the texts before Sunday, you can find them at the bottom of the online Order of Worship below.

We are also blessed to be able to celebrate communion with Grace Christian Fellowship. If you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your own elements to the broadcast.

And, if that wasn’t enough, we’re also having our first-of-the-month potluck with Grace Christian Fellowship! This month’s theme is St. Patrick and all things Irish, but you are always welcome to bring whatever you have or nothing at all.

I hope you’re able to join us for this special Sunday. Here are your announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is happening this evening, Sunday, March, 5th. This week, we’ll be exploring the great judges of Israel–both their triumphs and defeats.

Games Up Here
We’re playing games in the Annex, this Monday night, March, 6th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

March Session
The CPC Elders are meeting this week, Wednesday, March 8th at 10:00am in Darley Hall. 

Lenten Midday Prayers
Looking for a Lenten practice centered on prayer and contemplation? Join us for Taizé prayers every Wednesday during Lent at noon in the CPC sanctuary.

Cost of Discipleship Lenten Reading Group
The Cost of Discipleship reading group continues this Wednesday, March 8th. We’ll meet in-person in Darley Hall and Zoom from 5:00-6:30pm MST. Check your weekly email for the reading schedule. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, March 9th at 7:00am.

And, here are your links:

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

Cost of Discipleship Reading Group
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393