Community Presbyterian Church

Hey Everyone,

I hope everyone is well and still experiencing the blessings of Eastertide. This week we resume our regular gatherings in full, with the return of our weekly Bible study this coming Wednesday. On Sunday, we’ll explore the familiar passage of Jesus’ appearance on the Road to Emmaus from Luke 24:13-35. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages for the week in our downloadable online order of worship below.

Here are your announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is happening Sunday night, April 23 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

Games Up Here
Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, April 24 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Our Weekly Bible Study will return next week on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00pm. Join us for a surprise topic.  

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00am.

Nerf Nation!
Join us this Friday, April 28th in the Lake City Armory from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for Nerf Nation!

And, here’s your Zoom links:

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

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

Hey Everyone,

I trust all is well on this chilly Saturday morning (in Lake City). I hope your first week of Easter has been meaningful and filled with Christ’s peace. For the next six Sundays we’ll continue in the season of Eastertide. This week we’ll explore the narrative of Christ’s first encounter with the disciples after His resurrection, which can be found in John 20:19-31. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable order of worship below.

This week we return to our regular gatherings save the Wednesday night Bible study, as I’ll be in Bayfield on Wednesday doing a triennial visit for the Presbytery of Western Colorado. The Bible study will return the following week at its normally scheduled time.

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 until 5:30pm this Sunday, April 16th.

Games Up Here
Monday night games is on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, April 17 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

No Bible Study 
No Bible Study this week. Our Weekly Bible Study will return next week on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00pm. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00am.

And here’s the link for Sunday worship and the downloadable order of worship:

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

Greetings everyone,

I hope you are all well on this Holy Saturday. For those in Lake City, tomorrow we’ll gather together at the Armory at 10:30am to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with all the congregations in our community. For those wanting to join us remotely, I’ll be broadcasting through Zoom–the link is below. And, if you’re interested in attending any of the other services tomorrow, here’s the line up.

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

This week, our regular gatherings are cancelled (no Monday games or Wednesday Bible Study), but feel free to reach out if you all need anything.

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

Today is the last chance you have to sign up for the Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal. This year, we’ll explore the liturgy of the Last Supper over a communal meal in Darley Hall on Thursday, April 6th. The meal will start promptly at 6:00pm and will last about 75 minutes. .

Community Presbyterian Church will be providing a meal including appetizers, a salad, and an entree featuring a roast, garlic mashed potatoes, and a seasonal vegetable.

There is no cost for the meal, but it does require reservation. Please text 206-962-9886 by midnight today, Monday, April 3rd and include all the names of the attendees for the gathering.

Greetings to all,

I’m sitting down this morning, on the eve of Holy Week, to make this post. It really is hard to believe that Easter is only a week away. Tomorrow morning we’ll enter into this sacred week with our Palm Sunday Worship Service at 10am, which will include both an ordination and the installation of our new ruling elders–Al Lutz and Ron Bruce. We will also be celebrating the Eucharist, so if you’re joining us via Zoom, please bring your communion elements to the broadcast.

Following the service we’ll have our first-of-the-month potluck in a “Spring Brunch” theme. So whip up your favorite brunchy dish and join us tomorrow for this special fellowship. We’ve got a lot to celebrate.

My sermon tomorrow will come from the only lectionary reading for Palm Sunday, Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. You can read that text in the online Order of Worship, which can be downloaded below. There’s a lot going on this week, so please check both the Holy Week schedule and the announcements below.

Here’s the Holy Week schedule for all of the Lake City churches, followed by the announcements for this week. Please note which regular gatherings are cancelled.

2023 Holy Week Schedule
Lake City Churches

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

Maundy Thursday, April 6
Maundy Thursday Meal and Service in Darley Hall at 6:00pm
RSVP by Monday April 3rd with names of participants to 206-962-9886

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

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

Announcements for Holy Week

Cancelled Gatherings
Just a reminder, the following gatherings are cancelled this week: Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth, Monday Night Games.

Lenten Prayers
Join us for our final Lenten Midday Prayers with the Taizé chants at noon on, Wednesday, April 5th.

Cost of Discipleship Reading Group
Wednesday, April 5th is our final gathering for the reading group. Join us online or in person at 5:00pm.

Community Easter Breakfast
Don’t forget to sign up this morning, Sunday, April 2 to bring a brunch dish to the ecumenical community Easter breakfast at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Easter morning at 9:00am. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in Darley Hall.

Congratulations!
We extend a special congratulations and thank you to Ron Bruce and Al Lutz for being installed this morning as ruling elders in the Presbyterian Church (USA). We are grateful for your ministry and look forward to being lead by you.

And, here are you links and the order of worship 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 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

Hey Everyone!

It’s hard to believe that the first Sunday in Lent is already upon us. This means that there are a couple of new formational opportunities for you during this sacred season. Every Wednesday during Lent at noon, I’ll be hosting Taizé prayers in the CPC sanctuary. The services will last about 30 minutes and will consist of singing Taizé chants, reading Scripture, and an extended period of silence. If you’re looking for a way to be more reflective during this Lenten season, please consider joining us.

This coming Wednesday, March 1st, we’ll also be starting our Cost of Discipleship Reading Group from 5:00pm-6:30pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom. You can find the reading schedule and the Zoom link at the bottom of this post.

This Sunday, February 26, we’ll explore the New Testament passage, Romans 5:12-19 and the theological concept of recapitulation (exciting stuff)! You can find it and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable online Order of Worship below.

Here’s your announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is cancelled for this Sunday, February, 26th.

Games Up Here
We’re playing games in the Annex, this Monday night, February, 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 begins this Wednesday, March 1st. We’ll meet in-person in Darley Hall and Zoom from 5:00-6:30pm MST. The schedule for reading is:

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, March 2nd at 7:00am.

Looking Ahead
Next Sunday, March 5th Grace Christian Fellowship will join us in worship as we welcome home the AICM mission trip team. We’ll also be celebrating communion together and having a joint-potluck in our theme for March–St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s cook up some proper Irish fare to share as we hear stories from the mission team.

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

CPC Cost of Discipleship Reading Group Schedule

Week 1: read pages 1-39 (39 total)
Sunday, February 26– Forward
Monday, February 27– Memoir
Tuesday, February 28– Introduction
Wednesday, March 1–Discussion Group (No Reading)

Week 2: pages 41-101 (60 total)
Thursday, March 2–Chapter 1. Costly Grace
Friday, March 3–Chapter 2. The Call to Discipleship
Saturday, March 4–Chapter 3. Single-Minded Obedience
Sunday, March 5–Chapter 4. Discipleship and the Cross
Monday, March 6–Chapter 5. Discipleship and the Individual
Tuesday, March 7–Chapter 6. Beatitudes
Wednesday, March 8–Discussion Group (No Reading)

Week 3: pages 103-154 (51 total)
Thursday, March 9–Chapter 7. The Visible Community
Friday, March 10–Chapter 8. The Righteousness of Christ
Saturday, March 11–Chapter 9. The Brother
Sunday, March 12–Chapter 10. Women
Monday, March 13–Chapter 11. Truthfulness
Tuesday, March 14–Chapter 12. Revenge
Wednesday, March 15–Discussion Group (No Reading)

Week 4: pages 155-197 (42 total)
Thursday, March 16–Chapter 13. The Enemy–the “Extraordinary”
Friday, March 17–Chapter 14. The Hidden Righteousness
Saturday, March 18–Chapter 15. The Hiddenness of Prayer
Sunday, March 19–Chapter 16. The Hiddenness of the Devout Life
Monday, March 20–Chapter 17. The Simplicity of the Carefree Life
Tuesday, March 21–Chapter 18. The Disciples and Unbelievers
*Wednesday, March 22–Discussion Group (*Read Chapter 19. The Great Divide)

Week 5: pages 199-221 (22 total)
Thursday, March 23–Chapter 20. The Conclusion
Friday, March 24–Chapter 21. The Harvest
Saturday, March 25–Chapter 22. The Apostles
Sunday, March 26–Chapter 23. The Work
Monday, March 27–Chapter 24. The Suffering Messengers
Tuesday, March 28–Chapter 25. The Decision
*Wednesday, March 29–Discussion Group (*ReadChapter 26. The Fruit)

Week 6: pages 223-304 (81 total)
Thursday, March 30–Chapter 27. Preliminary Questions
Friday, March 31–Chapter 28. Baptism
Saturday, April 1–Chapter 29. The Body of Christ
Palm Sunday, April 2–Chapter 30. The Visible Community
Monday, April 3–Chapter 31. The Saints
Tuesday, April 4–Chapter 32. The Image of Christ
Wednesday, April 5–Discussion Group (No Reading)