Lunch with LCPC Missionaries - Sunday Feb 24th. 11:15-12:15

This Sunday, February 24th, LCPC Missions Department invites you to experience mission opportunities of a few members who have traveled in the past year. This Lunch & Presentation will be in the Fellowship Hall immediately following our 10 a.m. worship service - approx. 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Mary & Stan Jeppesen and Ann Powell will share stories, travels, pictures and some of what God is doing in these far-away places.

• The Jeppesens will be sharing their opportunity to work with Guatemala Village Health in Guatemala - Central America.
• Ann Powell will be talking about her trip to Africa also involving health care ministry.
• Lunch will be served and presentations will occur during the lunch.
• All are welcome - including children! (There will be care available for children not interested in the presentation).

Come see and hear about the miracles God is working in our world through God's people!

Soup, Sandwich, & Sabbath - Study for Lent on Sundays -11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

For four Sundays during Lent, the LCPC Christian Education Committee invites you to stay after worship for a light lunch and study of the new book “Sabbath in the Suburbs” by MaryAnn McKibben Dana. She is a Presbyterian pastor in Virginia who writes about the challenges and benefits of making space for intentional spiritual rest and renewal. Pastor Sandy liked the book so much that she’d like to read it with a group of you. CE is hoping that a Sunday lunch time will allow more of you to participate than our previous Wednesday Lent evening soup suppers & study.

Sunday, February 17^th the Sabbath in the Suburbs & lunch/class will begin, 11:30am -12:30pm.  

Sunday, February 24^th there will still be lunch, Sabbath book study is on hold while LCPC Mission Committee has an event planned for all to experience: Presenters will be LCPC members and missionaries - Stan & Mary Jeppesen sharing about their medical mission to Guatemala and Ann Powell will share about her mission trip to Kenya.

Sundays, March 3rd, 10th, and 17th: Sabbath in the Suburbs Books study resumes for the next three Sundays. Again, lunch will also be served.

Sunday March 24th, which is Palm Sunday - pencil in the date and watch for more information as a Seder meal will be served as preparation for Holy Week.

Finally:  EASTER! is Sunday, March 31st this year.  You’ll be on your own for lunch, but it will be a glorious day to celebrate in worship together!

You don’t have a copy of the book?? That’s alright here are three ways to participate:

1) No reading necessary – come to the study and glean from others

2) Pick up a copy of the book at LCPC for a suggested donation of $14.

3) Download “Sabbath in the Suburbs” to your e-reader or in a PDF Format. Visit SabbathintheSuburbs.wordpress.com to find options via Chalice Press and Amazon.com.

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.

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.

Financial Peace University Comes to Lake City Pres!

Financial Peace University at Lake City Presbyterian Church

Class begins Sunday September 20^th at 11:30 a.m. and runs through December 13^th.

FPU is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more! The cost of the course is $99.00. You may purchase the curriculum kit at the first class. To learn more or register for this class, please contact Leena at DFF@lakecitypres.org or 206-362-6878. You may also Register by visiting www.daveramsey.com/fpu and search by zip code '98125' where you'll find Lake City Presbyterian Church listed.

Childcare is available upon request, please RSVP when registering for this class.