Christmas Eve Worship Times & Christmas resources for Families

Sending you an invitation to worship at Lake City Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve and share a few fun Christmas resources for your family.

There are two services planned:

5:30 pm Family Worship Service - A 30 to 45 minute service focusing on traditions of Christmas and how they can be reminders of Jesus... includes singing some favorite Christmas songs and service ends with the congregation holding candles and singing Silent Night.Wiggly children and 

7:00 p.m. Tradition Carols and Scripture Lessons service. Also ending with Silent Night by candlelight. 

Bring your whole family and celebrate the birth of Jesus together including the wiggly children and restless/vocal babes-in-arms. 

Family Resources for the Season:

** Would you like to have the music and words for traditional Christmas Carols for your family to sing at home or for caroling in the neighborhood (or on that car ride to visit others)? Kididdles.com has put together a free Song book with the lyrics to 28 classic Christmas Carols.If you go to the website you can print out sheet music and activity pages to accompany the songs. Click here to download the pdf. document now: http://db.tt/vv6QEJs (from my Dropbox.comaccount).

** Like Veggie Tales? The entire mp3 version (for those using Ipods,mp3 players, i-tunes, etc) of The Veggie Tales Incredible Singing Christmas Tree album is free for the download (completely free!) on Amazon.com. Click here to get started!

If you're looking to get a Bible for a child/teenager in your life here are a few quality options: 

For the preschool and elementary age children:

* Check out the beautifully illustrated paraphrased Jesus Storybook Bible. It is currently 50% off on Amazon.com that can ship to you by Christmas! 

* If you want a general bible I really like:The NRSV Children's Bible by Abingdon Press and the NIV Adventure Bible. Some illustrations, study helps, maps, and faith-life application questions for kids to ponder.

For teens and young adults my favorite solid standbys are:

* New International Version Student Bible (Revised)  or the New Revised Standard Version edited by Phillip Yancey. Both Bibles have study guide, lots of great historic information, glossary, maps, and devotional pieces for applying scripture to life as a young adult.

* If you're looking for a contemporary paraphrase of the Bible for teens/young adults - I'd recommend the The Message Remix by Eugene Peterson. When looking at the various options for this Bible, be aware there are some versions of the Message that have only The Psalms, Proverbs, and New Testament.

I hope some of these resources will be helpful to you and perhaps we'll see you and your family on Christmas Eve. 

Merry Christmas!

~Leena Prindle, Director of Faith Formation

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing - Sunday Nov. 7th

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2010

Tomorrow - Sunday, November 7th - Lake City Presbyterian Church will be packing shoeboxes to be sent as Christmas gifts for children around the world.

Here are ways that you can help between today and November 14th:

• Nov. 7th - Show up, grab a box and fill it up with pre-donated items
• Nov. 7th - Donate items for the morning of ( from Dollars stores, that hygiene samples drawer in your home, leftover Halloween candy stash,etc

- There are plenty of toys for young children, play/fun items for the 10-14yrs age group is desired. 

- Also we could use Hygiene/Clothing items ( gentle bar soap -no liquids, hair brushes,combs, toothpaste/brush, hairbands, sunglasses, socks,scarves,sweatshirts).

- School supplies, stamps/stamp pads, markers, blank paper, sodoku books, small books, stickers, cards (uno,phase1,old maid, regular cards, etc)

- And any 'hard' leftover Halloween candy (not chocolate or anything that will melt)

• Nov. 7th -14th - Make a monetary donation to LCPC towards shoebox postage. Samaritan's Purse is asking $7 per shoebox.
• Nov. 14th - Pray with us as we have a blessing/sending of the boxes during worship 
• Nov. 7-14th - Bring a pre-packed box of your own --> Packing Guide. We will deliver the boxes on Nov. 15th.

For more information about Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child visit: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/occ/

Thank you!

Seattle Night Out Against Crime Block Party!

Lake City Pres is hosting a block party in participation with Seattle Night Out Against Crime!


Seattle Night Out at Lake City Pres
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the church parking lot


* Hotdogs and Beverages provided.
* Neighbors are invited to bring side-dishes,salads, desserts to share.
* Fun activities provided for children and youth!


There is no cost to participate in this event -- join us and invite your neighbor!


For more information contact Sally McClure via the church office.

Late Bloomer Plant & Garden Art Sale

Are you a gardener? Do you want to be and need some advice? Are you a gardening vendor? We have just the thing for you...

Late Bloomer Plant and Garden Art Sale 

Lake City Presbyterian Church

Saturday, June 5th, 2010  ~ 

9AM - 3PM 

LCPC Presbyterian Women are sponsoring this 

sale and welcome your contributions of cuttings 

and seedlings for their table. You can also 

donate gently used garden tools and garden 

books. 

Outside vendors are welcome. The cost is $25 

for an eight foot table. Garden related art, 

accessories and plants can be sold. Request or pick up a registration form in the office at LCPC. Registration is due by May 14th, 2010.

A Master Gardener will be on site to answer 

questions. Demonstrations on various subjects

will be on- going. 

If you wish to participate in any 

of these areas, please contact Nancy Forhan or 

Linda Hand via the church office.

We are excited to announce dates and theme for this summer's Vacation Bible School at Lake City Presbyterian Church!

Galactic Blast! ~ August 16-20, 2010
Morning VBS ~ 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  ~ Age 3 years to entering Grade 5 (Fall 2010)

Afternoon Program ~ 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ~ Grade 1 through Grade 5, including youth helpers in grades 6-12.

Cost per child for the week: $20 for morning program, $40 for morning and afternoon.
$100 maximum cost per family and scholarships are available per request.

Register your child(ren) by visiting: http://www.cokesburyvbs.com/galactic-blast/lakecitypres


Volunteer opportunities abound! 

Adults and any youth currently 5th grade in or older interested in helping out with Galactic Blast can sign up to join the Galactic Blast team via our volunteer registration link.
Hope you'll be able to join us this year and feel free to forward this invitation on to friends, families and neighbors!


In Christ,

~Leena Prindle
Director of Faith Formation

Lent Wednesdays & Holy Week Happenings

We still have Lent Wednesday Soup Supper & Bible Study going on tonight and next Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All Ages welcome! 

* The Adult Bible Study class is focusing on Jesus' ministry and miracles in the Gospel books and people are really enjoying digging into the scripture. Each class topic stands on it its own - so if this is your first time attending - it's alright, you won't have to catch up!

* There are also classes for the middle/high school age crowd, elementary school age children, and nursery care is provided for infants/toddlers/preschool children.

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Up and coming in two weeks is Holy Week signifying Jesus' journey to the cross and eventually his resurrection at Easter. Here are a few dates to pencil or type into your calendar:

* Palm Leaf Cross Folding Party - Saturday March 27th, 9:30 a.m. - Have you ever folded a palm leaf into a cross? It's a really neat trick to share with others once you've figured it out. Come join in on a Palm Cross folding party in preparation for Palm Sunday worship. The crosses will be handed out to all in attendance on Sunday morning. Children & youth welcome to participate!! Contact Nancy Walker for more information.

* Palm Sunday Worship - Sunday March 28th, 10:00 a.m. - Have you heard the word 'Hosanna' and wondered what that's all about? Join in worship as we acknowledge Jesus as the one who saves us from our sin and gives us a life of freedom. There will be waving of palm branches just as when the people ushered Jesus into Jerusalem as their Messiah-to-be.

* Maundy Thursday Worship - Thursday April 1st, 7:00 p.m. - Remembrance of Jesus' Last Supper with the disciples at Passover (Communion) and his commission to serve others by following his example. Pastor Sandra Hackett will preside over this service as her first official worship service at LCPC. Nursery care provided for children ages infant-4yrs.

* "Spruce the Church for Easter" Work Party - Saturday April 3rd. 9:00 a.m. to ???. We'll be spring-cleaning the church grounds and working on some inside tasks as well. (All ages and skill levels welcome!). Contact Steve Babinec or Irv Kellenberger with questions. 

* Easter Sunday Celebration - Sunday April 4th, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, Nursery care provided for infants through age 3, Sunday school (including Egg Hunt) for grades K-5 provided during worship.

Lent Wednesday Soup & Study for All Ages

Lenten Wednesdays @ LCPC

Soup & Bread Supper and Bible Study

Wed. Feb. 24th  - Wed. March 24th ~ 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

All ages welcome (see program plans below). 

Come and join in a simple soup and bread supper with a community of friends and family focused on Jesus. There will be a small suggested donation amount but this is a make-donation-if- you-are-able meal.

Separate study tracks provided for all ages:

* Adults: Comparison study of various New Testament stories found in the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. Come for a new perspective or simply a refresher on the good news God gives us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Led by Jerry Berger,.

* Children in grades K-5 are invited to participate in  games, songs, hands-on activities exploring the purpose of the season of Lent. Led by Leena Prindle (DFF).

* Youth in grades 6-12 get to experience Jesus through an interactive Bible study. Games, worship, and hangout time in the youth room included. led by Rebecca Coffey (Youth Ministry Associate).

* Free nursery care provided for infants, toddlers,  and preschool age children. Provided by Margaux Blitch

If you’d like to sign up to help serve or provide items for the supper contact Susan Potemkin, and for program questions contact Jerry Berger or Leena Prindle via the church office.

Lent Worship Opportunities at LCPC - Begins with Ash Wednesday Worship on 2/17

Lenten Worship Opportunities @ LCPC

Ash Wednesday Worship (with Imposition of Ashes)

Wednesday, Feb. 17th at 7 p.m.

A spot of ash on our foreheads reminds us that we were “made from dust and to dust we shall return”, (Genesis 3:19) and that God is present, giving us meaning and salvation through the death of Jesus, who died that we may have life.  Nursery care provided for infants thru 4 years old.

Palm Sunday Worship ~ Sunday March 28th at 10 a.m.

Worship with procession of palm leaves and palm leave crosses. Laying down palms, shouting praise for our King and Messiah, Jesus, who laid down his life for our sins. Nursery care provided and Sunday school offered for children and youth.

Maundy Thursday Worship ~ Thursday April 1st at 7 p.m.

No fooling here. A communion worship service commemorating the foot washing and Lord’s Supper Jesus shared with his disciples at Passover the night before he was crucified. We remember his command to love by serving with humility and remember his sacrifice. Nursery care provided for infant thru 4 years.

Easter Celebration Worship ~ Sunday April 4th at 10 a.m.

One worship service at LCPC - celebrating Jesus raising from the dead three days after his death on the cross - conquering sin and overcoming death for ALL of us (John 3:16)!  Nursery care provided for infants and toddlers through age 3. Sunday School offered for children and youth during worship.

Feb. 21st: Pastor Sandra Hackett Candidate Sunday

Lake City Presbyterian Church 

Pastor Nominating Committee Introduces a pastor nominee!!

Rev. Sandra L. Hackett 

Candidate Sunday 

February 21st - 10:00 a.m

All members, friends, and neighbors are invited to a candidate service this Sunday, February 21st, 2010. Pastor Sandy Hackett will be introduced to the congregation as a candidate for position of Pastor at Lake City Presbyterian Church. She will preach with a congregational voting meeting and reception to follow. 

Celebrating 25 years of ordination this year, Sandy has served churches in Seattle, Bellevue, Bothell and Everett, as well as in Tulsa, OK and Minneapolis, MN.  Sandy’s husband, Dave, is also clergy, working as a mission consultant with visionSynergy in Edmonds.  They love having three daughters.  Katelyn and Anna are adults, living in Seattle. Mairin is in the 8th grade at Skyview Junior High near their home in north Bothell. Sandy also loves to knit and spends her time off with a golden retriever named Maltby.

Sandra's education includes: B.A Seattle Pacific University,  M.Div. Fuller Theological  Seminary;  Graduate Fellowship in Preaching, Oxford University.

Excerpts from Sandy’s Pastor Information Form

Describe the church you feel called to serve:

Once upon a time, I called a friend to apologize, and got this astonishing  response: “No worries. We’re unoffendable!” What a gift that was! That relationship has weathered all kinds of life events with strength and joy because we both seek to be unoffendable. It creates space for honesty, for humanity, and for creative growth because we talk things through, believing the best about each other. It is this kind of relationship that I seek to build with a congregation, and a spirit I hope to build within a church.

On Key theological issues facing  churches & society:

In each congregation I have served, we  have struggled in one way or another with our understanding of the word Evangelism. All too often it is a code word for, “We need more people in here to help pay the bills.” Evangelism should not be about us; it is about those we serve, whether or not they ever join our church. Our mission is to join God in loving the world, not to ask the world to support us! I seek to cultivate a spirit of generosity that will attract far more new members than desperation disguised as evangelism.

Excerpts from our Supplemental Questions:

What experience have you had in encouraging the spiritual growth  of the congregation?

I have led small group ministries and many Bible study groups, taught Bible  classes and led dozens of retreats. I have always worked on providing a strong Biblical foundation for people so they have something to draw on when facing difficult times in their lives.That continues to be my goal as  preacher, to ask the hard questions of faith so we are not caught off guard by the hard questions of life.

Interview Question Sandy had for the PNC:

David & I parked a block off Lake City  Way & 125th and walked around the neighborhood. In that small area, there is a diversity of ethnic businesses, Persian, Mexican, Tanzanian, Philippine, Indian… Is that diversity represented in your community? Does Lake City Presbyterian face Lake City Way or Sand Point Way? Who lives in the apartments over the retail establishments on Lake City Way?

What her references said:

** “Sandy is a strong leader with a pastor’s heart.”

** On her strengths: “Wise, caring and loving in leadership. Exceptional preacher & teacher. She has a knack for connecting people with their resources. A master net-worker.”

** “If you don’t hire her, I will!” - Corey Schlosser-Hall, Exec Presbyter North Puget Sound Presbytery

What PNC heard:

PNC: What single criteria should we use to determine your effectiveness and progress in the development of influence and Christian preaching in our community?

Sandy: Are people more confident in God’s love for them and are they returning that love to HIM?

Class this Sunday 1/24 & 2/3 - What Do Presbyterians Believe?

Lake City Pres is offering two one-hour sessions on Presbyterian beliefs and Theology on Jan. 24th and Feb. 3rd.

Adults and youth who are new or have questions/curiousity regarding Christianity or Presbyterian beliefs or if you just want a theology refresher course - all are invited to participate in this free class. Leena Prindle will be facilitating the class using materials provided by ThoughtfulChristian.com

Sunday January 24th - 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Time has been/may be adjusted due to the Annual Congregational meeting that follows worship).
Session 1: Covers historical Christianity background to answer "What Does Presbyterian Mean?" and "Who are Presbyterians & What Do They Believe?".

Sunday February 3rd - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Session 2: Briefly covers the topics of God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Salvation by Grace, Election and Predestination, Church, Sacraments (Baptism/Communion) and Future Life in relation to Christian and Presbyterian Beliefs.

Both class sessions will provide handouts and references for further personal research.

Childcare: If you have children infant through 1st grade childcare is available in the nursery upon RSVP. please contact Leena Prindle by the day before each class starts so we can provide care. Also if your child will be hungry please provide a snack/lunch for them.

January Kids Night - This Friday 1/22 - Video Games!

This month is Video Game Kids Night at LCPC!! My buddy Keith has an awesome gameroom setup in mind with fun times (& age appropriate games) for all your Elementary age (grades 1-5) kiddos!

We'll provide pizza and some other goodies. And if you're able to make a donation of $2-5 dollars to help offset food costs bring it along. If $ is tight right now, no worries, just have your child come for a fun time in a safe place with other children.

January Kids Night - Video Games (Downstairs in the Tween Room- #B5)
For children in Grades 1-5
Friday January 22nd
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please rsvp # of children attending so we know how much pizza to order. Also friends in the same age range are welcome!

Peace,

~Leena Prindle
Director of Faith Formation

Haiti: Presbyterians are Present - How YOU Can Help

The devastation of Haiti after the earthquake is on so many of our hearts and in our prayers. Here is the response from the national PC-USA

We pray for Haiti

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As the eyes of the world turn to Haiti, let us join our hearts in prayer:
God of compassion
Please watch over the people of Haiti,
And weave out of these terrible  happenings
wonders of goodness and grace.
Surround those who have been affected by tragedy
With a sense of your present love,
And hold them in faith.
Though they are lost in grief,
May they find you and be comforted;
Guide us as a church
To find ways of providing assistance
that heals wounds and provides hope
Help us to remember that when one of your children suffer
We all suffer
Through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives
and rules this world with you. Amen.
(Adapted from Book of Common Worship)

— Bruce Reyes-Chow, Gradye Parsons and Linda Valentine

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding to this earthquake through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners. Presbyterian World Mission is gathering information on the safety and status of our mission personnel and ecumenical partners in the area. For updates on the earthquake and the church’s response, please continue to visit PDA. Initial reports indicate a large number of casualties and widespread damage especially in the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

You, too, can be part of God’s answer to prayer for those affected by this disaster. Information on the situation and prayers and worship resources will soon be available. Funds from One Great Hour of Sharing are already helping with the initial response. You can give to the ongoing relief through PDA account number DR000064.

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Follow these updates and find out more information about the work and presence of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and their work around the world at: http://www.pcusa.org/pda/index.htm

Last Chance! Sign Up for Mid Winter Mission Trip!

Hi Friends,

The Lake City Presbyterian Mission Department requested that I send out an online reminder to let you know there is one more day to sign up for:

ALL CHURCH Mid-Winter Mission Trip

Bellingham,WA/Whatcom County/Lummi Reservation 

Wednesday February 17th through Sunday February 21st, 2010

(takes place during Seattle/Shoreline/Northshore School Districts Mid-Winter Break)

We still have a 'mininum' number of spots to fill to be able to commit to the trip. With a few more registrations we can meet the goal, Mission Dept. will be making that decision tomorrow night at their monthly meeting. "All-church" means that all ages are welcome. Real beds will be provided so you won't be roughing it. All types of folks are needed. I'm planning to attend and the Mission Team has even encouraged me to bring my daughters along if I need (so this really is an all ages effort - come on your own or bring your family!)

Please Contact Holly Kennell [206-363-9370] by tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 5th) before 5pm if you are interested in this trip.

Here is some further information:

Mission: We will be helping some folks in the Lummi nation, who provide housing for those in need, and perhaps other projects as well.  Final decisions about projects will be made after we know the composition of the team.  We will be taking care of ourselves, so drivers, cooks and spiritual leaders are also encouraged to participate.

Required Forms: (click to print)

1. Mission Trip Application

2. Medical Emergency Information Form

3. Commitment Liability Release Form

Accommodations: The team will be housed at Lutherwood, a Christian camp in Bellingham, WA, overlooking Lake Samish.  Real beds will be provided, so this is not a mission trip that will require you to “rough it.”

Cost: The general cost is $190 per person**, which will cover travel, accommodations, meals at the camp and programming. We need a commitment from you and a non-refundable deposit of $50 by January 5th to secure your place on the team.  The final $140 must be paid by January 15th. 

** If you have a desire to participate, but are unsure how you would fund the trip, please talk with Holly Kennell or Joan Wilson about financial aid options. Youth participants may be eligible for financial help from the Christian Education Department.

Again, Please Contact Holly Kennell [206-363-9370] by tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 5th) before 5pm if you are interested in this trip.

Posted By: Leena Prindle, Director of Faith Formation

Lake City Presbyterian Church | 3841 NE 123rd Street, Seattle WA 

206.362-6878 | www.lakecitypres.org