Month: January 2025

Hey Everyone,

Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you all well, healthy, and in good spirits. This Sunday is the fourth Sunday after Epiphany and also the first Sunday of the month. This means that in addition to celebrating the Lord’s Supper on Sunday, February 2nd during the morning worship service, we’ll also be hosting our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. This month’s theme is “Breakfast in Bed” and we’re inviting folks to bring their favorite breakfast dishes and to wear their PJs. Anyone donning their sleepy time regalia moves to the front of the line!

This Monday, February 3rd, we’ll be continuing on with our “Games-by-Request.” Just let me know that you’d like to play some tabletop games by 5:00pm on Monday and I’ll sound the alarm for the typical gamers in our community to join us. Games will be at 7:00pm in Darley Hall.

This coming Wednesday, February 5th, we’ll continue on with our study of Romans as we explore chapters three (and maybe chapter four). You can participate in person or online through our Zoom broadcast. The previous weeks’ sessions are available on our YouTube channel.

Finally, many thanks to those who showed up to help take down the Christmas and season decorations in preparation for Candlemas: The Presentation of our Lord Sunday. And, here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s worship service:

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

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

Hey Everyone,

I’m back from my speaking gig and gearing up for the third Sunday after Epiphany. This is going to be a quick post just to remind you of the following upcoming gatherings:

Sunday, January 26th at 10:00am–Sunday morning Lord’s Day worship service

Monday, January 27th at 7:00pm–Games-by-Request (let me know by 5:00pm)

Wednesday, January 29th at 5:00pm–Weekly Bible Study in Darley Hall (Romans 3-4ish)

Thursday, January 30th at 7:00am–Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Baptist Fellowship Hall

And that’s it. Here are your links and the order of worship for the week to come:

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

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

Hey Folks,

I hope this email finds you all well on this chilly Friday afternoon. In case you didn’t hear the announcements last Sunday, I will be away this Sunday, January 19th through Wednesday, January 22nd. This will impact a few gatherings on our schedule for the week, so please note the changes below.

First, this Sunday, January 19th, we’re blessed to have Lyn Lampert join us to help lead in worship and offer the preached word. You can join us in person or through our Zoom broadcast (see link below). Many thanks to Lyn, the CPC elders, and the rest of the worship leadership for covering for me while I’m away.

Next, there are NO Games Up Here on Monday, January 20th and our weekly, Wednesday Bible Study on Paul’s letter to the Romans will be on THURSDAY, January 23rd this week (and this week only) at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom. If you missed last week’s introduction to Romans, you can find it on our YouTube page.

Finally, don’t forget that on Sunday, January 26th, we’re holding our Annual Congregational Meeting directly after the service. If you’re a member, we’d ask that you join us.

Here are your links for this week and the order of worship bulletin for Sunday:

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

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

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing great and keeping those new year’s resolutions. 😉 This Sunday, January 12th, is the First Sunday after Epiphany and we’ll be gathering at 10am to celebrate Jesus’ baptism through song and scripture. Fellowship will follow the service.

This week, Games Up Here are back in our by-request format. So let me know by 5:00pm on Monday, January 13th, if you’re wanting to play games at 7:00pm.

This coming Wednesday, January 15th, we’ll begin our study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. We’ll meet in Darley at 5:00pm and on Zoom.

The Session of CPC is announcing our annual congregational meeting on Sunday, January 26th, directly after the morning worship. We are asking that all members, who are able, to be present for this meeting either in person or via Zoom. At this congregational meeting, we will present the 2025 budget, approve my terms of call, and vote on our slate of elders for the class of 2028. The nominations for this class are: Ken Nall (ordained ruling elder, second term), and Linda Pavich (to-be ordained ruling elder, first term).

Finally, I wanted to share with you that I will be away speaking at a conference from Sunday, January 19th until Wednesday, January 22nd. Lyn Lampert will be offering pastoral leadership and preaching in my absence. Thanks Lyn!

That’s it for this week folks. Here are your links and the order of worship for this Sunday’s service:

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

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

Hey Everyone,

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that we’ve already into the 2025 year. I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. I’ve got a number of important reminders for you this afternoon, so please read the following carefully.

Don’t forget that tomorrow, Sunday, January 5th is Epiphany Sunday and there are several aspects of our morning worship that will be different. First, we’ll be celebrating communion during the service, so if you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your elements to the service. Second, we’ll also be having our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck in the theme of “New Year’s Noodles!” Third, we’ll also be collecting non-perishable items for our local food bank; simply put your canned and dried goods under the Christmas tree in the sanctuary.

Next, don’t forget that this Wednesday, we return to our weekly Bible Study on Wednesday, January 8th at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom. This week, we’ll be exploring the miracle of the Bethlehem Star. In following weeks we’ll be looking at the book of Romans.

For those interested in playing games, they will return on Monday, January 13th.

For those who attend the Lake City Men’s Prayer Breakfast, it’s returns to it’s normal day, time, and place this week (Thursdays, 7:00am, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall).

Once again, we’re running another Cookie Drive! If you’re interested in serving this way, consider baking a couple dozen cookies and putting them in a zipper sealing bag in the Darley Hall kitchen freezer.

Finally, don’t forget that although tomorrow is Epiphany Sunday, the liturgical holy day is actually on January 6th. Consider blessing your homes with the prayer included in this week’s order of worship bulletin (available in print and digitally).

Here are your links for the week and the order of worship for Epiphany Sunday:

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

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