Month: July 2023

Hey Everyone,

I hope this post finds you all well and enjoying the beauty of the summer. It’s hard to believe that July is almost over. This Sunday marks the midway point for our hiker ministry as we offer our fourth Hiker Meal of the summer. This week, St. Rose of Lima will be hosting the meal. Please see the announcements below for more details.

Also, please don’t forget that this summer I’ve been offering a Lectionary Reading Sunday School class at 8:30am on Sunday mornings in the Annex. Each week we delve into the lectionary readings for the week, which can be found at the end of the downloadable order of worship located below.

This Sunday, we’ll look at a much larger period of church history: 600 through 1054, which features one of the most significant schisms in the history of Christianity. We’ll also be singing two hymns written during that period. Join us this Sunday, July 30 at 10am for our worship service in the yard.

Here are your Announcements for the week:

Trail Hikers Meal
Join us tonight, Sunday, July 30 for the Trail Hiker Meal in the Presbyterian Annex from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. This week’s theme is baked potato bar and St. Rose of Lima will be serving potatoes with all the toppings.  

Games Up Here
We are having games this Monday, July 31 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Presbyterian Annex. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, August 2 from 5:00pm until 6:30pm in the Presbyterian Annex for our seventh session on world religion. This week we’ll be lightly exploring several smaller eastern religions like Sikhism, Taoism, Jainism, and Confucianism.

Get Your Tickets!
Our very own Jim Walker will be performing his one-man show of “Peter the Rock” at the Lake City Art Center on Saturday August 19 at 7:30pm. 

Stewardship Sundays
For the next three weeks, Jason will be offering short reflections about Christian stewardship before each offering. Consider how you support the ministry at Community Presbyterian Church through your time, talents, and treasures.

Here are your links for the week ahead:

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

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT09

Hey Everyone,

Happy Saturday! I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the summer season. It’s been a busy week, filled with so many opportunities to connect. I hope you’re making the most of the season. In case you’re wondering, the guy in the picture above is St. Benedict, one of the influential figures in the history of the Western Church. 

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 23, we’ll be exploring the next 200 years of church history (400-600ad) in the worship service. We’ll also be singing, not one, but two hymns from this period of the church. Also, if you’re planning to join us for Sunday School, don’t forget that we’re meeting in the Annex for our Lectionary Reading Class starting at 8:30am. 

Tomorrow evening at 5:30pm, we’ll kick off our third trail hiker meal at the Presbyterian Annex/Trail Hiker Center located at 418 Silver Street. The theme for the meal is breakfast! So break out your favorite breakfast dishes and join us from 5:30 until 8:30 as we welcome hikers. 

Here are your announcements for the week:

Trail Hikers Meal
Join us Sunday, July 23 for the Trail Hiker Meal in the Presbyterian Annex from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. This week’s theme is breakfast and Grace Fellowship will be serving breakfast wraps. 

Games Up Here
We are having games this Monday, July 24 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Presbyterian Annex. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, July 26 from 5:00pm until 6:30pm in the Presbyterian Annex for our fifth session on World Religion. This week we’ll be looking at Bahá’í. 

And here are your links and the Order of Worship:

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

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT09

Hey Everyone,

Well, I for one can’t believe it’s Friday. It’s been a full week here in Lake City and I hope you’re making the most of this summer because it’s slipping away right before us. Although nothing crazy is happening this week, we’ve still got several opportunities for you to engage.

Consider joining us for our lectionary reading Sunday school class at 8:30am in the Annex/Trail Hiker Center. Please note this change of venue. You can find the texts we’ll be reading in the online order of worship below.

This Sunday, July 16 we’ll delve into the next 200 years of church history and one of the most significant centuries of the past 2,000 years. Then, join us on Sunday evening as we welcome the trail hikers with an Italian feast (more information in the announcements below. And, here they are:

Trail Hikers Meal
Join us Sunday, July 16 for the Trail Hiker Meal in the Presbyterian Annex from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. This week’s theme is Italian feast and First Baptist Church will be serving spaghetti in a meat sauce. 

Games Up Here
We are having games this Monday, July 17 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Presbyterian Annex. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, July 19 from 5:00pm until 6:30pm in the Presbyterian Annex for our fifth session on World Religion. This week we’ll be looking at two Iranian based religions: Zoroastrianism and Bahá’í. 

Help Us Staff the Trail Hiker Center
Consider offering a couple hours a week to help staff the Trail Hiker Center. We still have open slots on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sign up after the Sunday service in Darley Hall (check out the bulletin board). 

Interested in finding a place to serve?
Consider serving the church in the following ministry areas. Volunteer sign-up sheets are in Darley Hall.

And here are your links for the week ahead:

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

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393?pwd=NEFpYVlSNVloSkdCNGExU2kxMUNtQT09

Hey Everyone,

Undoubtably, summer is in full-swing this week here in Lake City. I can hardly believe that the Fourth of July was only a few days ago.

This Sunday, July 9th, we’ll continue worshiping outside on the lawn as we return to our Church History Summer Series with a look at the first two centuries of the church. We’ll also be singing the oldest hymn known in the Christian church that has both lyrics and music, dating back to ca. 200AD. And if that’s not exciting enough, Amy Humphreys will be offering our special music this Sunday.

This Sunday also kicks-off our Lectionary Sunday School gathering. Join us at 8:30am in the CPC sanctuary as we read and discuss the lectionary texts for the week. You can check out the text we’ll be reading in the downloadable online order of worship below.

For those who missed it, we had an interesting Bible study last week as we explored Hinduism. If you’d like to watch/listen to it, you can find it and many other Bible study sessions, special teaching series, and most of the sermons from the last couple of years here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJFivqedFTzNeEfPpDCoXg

This Sunday we’ll also host our first Hiker Meal starting at 5:30pm in the Trail Hiker Center. We’ll be serving brisket tacos in theme of a Tex-Mex/Mexican feast. Consider joining us and (if you’re able) bringing a dish, side, or dessert to share. Even if you can’t bring anything, we’d love to see you participate. If you’ve never experienced a hiker meal, you’re missing out. If you’re interested in helping set up for the meal, join us at 4:30pm in the Trail Hiker Center (418 Silver Street).

Beyond those updates, here’s your announcements for the week.

Games Up Here
We are having games this Monday, July 10 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Presbyterian Annex. 

July Session
The CPC elders will gather this week on Wednesday, July 12 at 10:00am in Darley Hall for our July Session meeting. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, July 12 from 5:00pm until 6:30pm in the Presbyterian Annex for our fifth session on World Religion. This week we’ll be looking at Buddhism.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, July 13 at 7:00am at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. 

Help Us Staff the Trail Hiker Center
Consider offering a couple hours a week to help staff the Trail Hiker Center. We now have open slots on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sign up in Darley Hall (check out the bulletin board). 

Interested in finding a place to serve? Volunteer sign-up sheets are in Darley Hall.
Special Music for Sunday Worship (See Celeste Scott)
Sunday Worship Setup/Clean up (see sign up sheet)
Sunday Fellowship Setup/Clean up (see sign up sheet)
Sunday Worship Readers (see sign up sheet)
Buildings and Grounds Committee (See Ron Bruce)
Trail Hiker Center (see sign up sheet) 

Here are your links for the Sunday Worship Service and our weekly Bible study:

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

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

Good evening everyone (or good morning to some of you),

Well, there is no denying it, summer is here and this week felt a little like summer camp. There’s always something do or someone to catch up with. What a blessing it is to have so many of you return.

As most of you know, our Summer Community Worship Service is upon us. Join us tomorrow, Sunday, July 2 at the Soccer field on Henson at 10:00am for this special ecumenical gathering. You can find the link for the service and the order of worship below. And, don’t forget to bring your own chairs and make sure to get there early to grab a spot in the shade.

Please note that we will not be having game night this Monday, due to the town fireworks. But we will be having our fourth session in our world religions series. This Wednesday, July 5 at 5:00pm we’ll explore Hinduism.

And, don’t forget that a week from Sunday on July 9, we’ll be launching our newest Sunday School class before the service and our Sunday evening trail hiker meals will kick off at 5:30pm. More on both of those opportunities in next week’s email.

Here are your Announcements for this week:

Games Up Here
We are NOT having games this Monday, July 3. Enjoy the fireworks.

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, July 5 from 5:00pm until 6:30pm in the Presbyterian Annex for our fourth session on World Religion. This week we’ll be looking at Hinduism.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, July 6 at 7:00am.

Help Us Staff the Trail Hiker Center
Consider offering a couple hours a week to help staff the Trail Hiker Center. We have new openings on Wednesday morning and afternoon starting next week. Sign up in Darley Hall (check out the bulletin board).

Cookie Drive
We still need some cookies!

Interested in finding a place to serve?
Consider serving the church in the following ministry areas.
Volunteer sign-up sheets are in Darley Hall.
Special Music for Sunday Worship (See Celeste Scott)
Sunday Worship Setup/Clean up (see sign up sheet)
Sunday Fellowship Setup/Clean up (see sign up sheet)
Sunday Worship Readers (see sign up sheet)
Buildings and Grounds Committee (See Ron Bruce)
Trail Hiker Center (see sign up sheet) 

Here are your links for the Community Worship Service and our weekly Bible study:

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

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