First Sunday of Christmas

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well and basking in the blessedness of this Christmas season. Don’t forget that there are twelve days of Christmas, which doesn’t end until Epiphany on January 6th. 😉 So break out that frozen roast and invite some friends over for a night of Christmas festivities.

This Sunday, December 29th is the First Sunday of Christmas and it’s also the last Sunday of the year. As we look to close out the year in a couple of days, I’d like to remind you about your 2024 financial pledges. If you haven’t completed your pledge for the year, or you’d like to make a year end contribution from a financial institution, there’s still time.

Please remember that the cash offering for tomorrow’s worship service will be donated to the Silver Thread Public Health for their food bank. If you’d like to write a check for this cause, please note that in the memo line of your check. In a similar effort, we’ll also be collecting non-perishable foods for a communal donation to the Public Health food bank. Please put your donations under the Christmas tree in the sanctuary. All donations will be taken to Public Health on January 7th.

There are NO games or Bible study this week, but you should plan on joining us on Wednesday, January 8th at 5:00pm for our special Christian education teaching about the Bethlehem Star. In weeks following, we’ll begin our study of Paul’s letter to the Romans.

And, last, but not least, don’t forget that NEXT Sunday, January 5th, we’ll be celebrating the Lord’s Supper during the worship service, and we’ll also be having our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck.

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

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

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Hey Everyone,

I know what you’re thinking… Why is Jason’s weekly communication coming so early? My answer? While Silas was skiing with the Hinsdale County Ski Team at Wolf Creek, I had ample time yesterday to get my weekly planning done early while sitting in their Base Camp lodge. Additionally, since I wanted to send you all the O Antiphons Guide today, I figured I’d just get you everything for the week!

The downloadable O Antiphons Guide is something I created for my family many years ago. It contains some information about the O Antiphons, a few readings, and seven ornaments (and larger print ornaments if you’d like to use them to make shrinky dinks).

If you’re interested in using them over the next seven days of Advent, download them and print them. Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 18th, I’ll be share about their usage in our weekly Bible study. Feel free to tune in at 5:00pm in person or on Zoom (link below) to learn more about the O Antiphons and to continue on with our journey through the Jesse Tree symbols. The previous two sessions of this series can be found on our YouTube page.

As mentioned above, this Sunday, December 22nd is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This Sunday, we’ll light the Candle of Love as we look toward our celebration of God’s incarnation as commemorated on Christmas Day. Join us for service at 10:00am with fellowship to follow.

In case you’re wondering, our annual Christmas Eve Service under the stars will take place on Tuesday, December 24th at 5:30pm in the CPC yard. All are welcome to join us for this 30 minute service with song, Scripture, and candlelight.

That’s it for this week folks. Until next time, here are your links and the order of worship for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (and the O Antiphons Guide):

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

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

See you soon!

Jason

Third Sunday of Advent

Hey Everyone,

It’s the Third Sunday of Advent tomorrow and I can hardly believe we’re half way through this holy season. Tomorrow, we’ll celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus, as we light the candle of joy. Join us at 10:00am in the CPC sanctuary or on Zoom (the link is below).

Beyond the service, it’s business as usual this week with Game-By-Request by 5:00pm on Monday, December 16th and Wednesday Bible study at 5:00pm on December 18th.

If you’re wondering about the Christmas Eve service… the answer is, “Yes” we’ll be hosting our annual Christmas Eve Under the Stars outdoor service with song and scripture. Join us Tuesday, December 24th at 5:30pm in the CPC yard for this special gathering.

And, that’s it for this week. Your links and order of worship are below. 

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

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

Second Sunday of Advent

Hey Everyone,

I hope you all are well and experiencing a blessed season of Advent. I just returned this afternoon from Austin, where I officiated George and Ingrid’s wedding last night. It was a wonderful celebration that was attended by a goodly crew of folks from Lake City. Given that I’ve been up since 4:00am, I’m going to keep this short. 

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 8th is the Second Sunday of Advent, and during our 10:00am worship service we will light the second candle on our Advent wreath, as well as celebrate the Eucharist. If you’re joining us via Zoom you should bring your own communion elements to the service. Your links and the order of worship can be found below. 

This week, we’ve got “game by request” on Monday, December 9th (just call me before 5pm), the CPC Session meets on Wednesday, December 11th at 10:00am in Darley Hall, and we’ll carry on with the second part of our Bible study on the stories behind the symbols of the Jesse Tree that evening. If you’d like to catch up before Wednesday, you can find all of our recordings on our YouTube page. 

And, that’s it for this week. Your links and order of worship are below. 

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

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