You're Invited to the Easter Celebration at Lake City Pres

You're Invited to an Easter Celebration 

at Lake City Presbyterian Church!

Sunday, March 31st at 10:00 a.m.

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Worship Service: Easter story shared through Bible scriptures, songs, and prayer 

(including all-congregation “Hallelujah Chorus”)

Nursery Care for ages 0-3 during worship

 

Children’s Easter lesson and Egg Hunt for children ages 3 to grade 6

(Start out in worship, then children will be invited to classes after Time for Young Disciples)

 

Delicious hot cross buns will be served by LCPC Board of Deacons after worship

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Come + Participate + Celebrate 

the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

and invite others to come along!

 ('Join' and 'Share' our Lake City Pres Facebook Easter Invitation!)

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Packing Party

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box packing

Sunday, November 20th - 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon

All year we have been collecting small items to fill Shoe Boxes to be sent to children around the world through Samaritan's Purse. November is the month for filling and delivering these boxes. Between now and November 20 you are invited to:

· Bring items for the boxes. These items can be anything that has been on the list during the year or just something that you think a child would enjoy

· Donate towards $7/box/shipping & handling costs

Remember that this could be the only Christmas gift a child might receive so lets make it a great gift given in Christian love and help make a child’s eyes shine.

Can’t make it to the party? Pack your own box(es) bring it to the LCPC church office Nov. 15-18, or by 12 noon on the 20th, and we will deliver them for you!

For more information on Operation Christmas Child or how to pack a shoe box visit: www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/occ/

Easter at Lake City Pres

Its not too late to decide ... no RSVP required!!

Come join us for Easter Worship at Lake City Presbyterian Church

This Sunday April 24th at 10:00 a.m.

• Nursery class provided for infants & toddlers (Special egg hunt in Nursery)
• Children's classes w/ egg hunt during worship - children are welcome to bring their baskets! (ages preschool through 5th grade)
• Easter Brunch - Linger a few minutes longer for a light Easter brunch following the service

Share this and invite your family and friends to join you.

Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser for Missions this Saturday March 26

Let us serve you, while you help us serve others by supporting youth and adults serving our sister congregation in Kake,Alaska this summer.
We have an incredible all you can eat pasta dinner, salad bar with a variety of toppings, plus dessert all for $9!!!
Begun as a prayer partnership for this remote Southeast Alaskan village, this project now includes mission trips to provide Vacation Bible School and to do construction work for the church. Christmas gifts and school supplies and clothing are sent each year for the children in the village.
Dinner Tickets


$9 at the door | Children $4.50 (Ages 0-5 yrs eat for free)


$20/Families up to 5 persons


Raffle Tickets for several great donated prizes are $2 per ticket or $10 for 6 tickets. Winners drawn during the dinner but it is not necessary to be present to win raffle prizes.
All proceeds benefit LCPC 2011 Summer Missions Team's work in Kake, Alaska (June 26-July 6, 2011)


Show up at the door on March 26th at Lake City Presbyterian Church: 3841 NE 123rd Street, Seattle WA 98125 or contact Leena Prindle - 206-362-6878 or DFF@lakecitypres.org for information.

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

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.

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.

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

Christmas Eve Services @ Lake City Pres

You are invited to Come re-focus on Jesus at one of our Christmas Eve Services on 12/24 -- 

5:00 p.m.* Service geared towards families with children (including grandparents, aunties, and uncles!). Service is approx. 45 minutes.

7:00 p.m.* Traditional Carols and Lessons service.

Both services will end with singing "Silent Night" by candlelight.

* No Nursery care provided during worship, because we want to encourage families to worship together. Children are going to make children sounds and that is OK, God is the God of all ages.

Share this invite friends, family, and neighbors, and others you meet on the street to join you in worshiping Jesus and focusing on his birth story on Christmas Eve. We already have an invitation set up on Facebook, use that if you'd like, or just forward this email.

Christmas Blessings to you and your family!

Lake City Presbyterian Church

3841 NE 123rd Street | Seattle, WA

www.lakecitypres.org

Sunday Dec. 13th: 10a.m. Family friend worship & 3 p.m.Healing Prayer Service

Child & Youth Led Worship - Sunday Dec. 13th - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Come worship at a family friendly Christmas themed worship led by children and youth of Lake City Pres. Christmas Carols, Puppets, Christmas Skit performed by children for the sermon, and more. This is a great service to bring children, to give them a 'taste' of worship life and the expose them to the meaning of Christmas, while they are wiggly! There will not be Sunday school classes, but there will be Nursery Care available from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for infants and toddlers up to age 3.

“The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6 ESV)


If you are on Facebook find an invitation here that you can use to invite friends and family to this worship service.


Healing Prayer Service - Sunday Dec. 13th - 3:00 p.m.
Is this Christmas not-so-merry for you or someone you know? Come to our healing service, bring a friend or family member with you, or come to represent someone who needs healing prayer. In song and silence, in private prayer and in Holy Communion, this is a time to come closer to Jesus Christ and to others who may be mourning or discouraged or lonely or guilty.  Whether everything is going splendidly or whether nothing feels right, it is our hope that this extra hour to be quiet before God will strengthen and sustain you through the days ahead.
For more information about Healing Services at Lake City Presbyterian Church please follow this link: http://lakecitypres.org/healingservice.html


If you are on Facebook find an invitation here that you can use to invite friends and family to this healing prayer service.

Operation Christmas Child - At Lake City Pres this Sunday 11/15

"OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD" Shoebox Packing - This Sunday November 15th

Just a last minute reminder that this Sunday November 15th you are invited to participate in packing Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We'll be meeting in the fellowship hall after worship at 11:00 a.m. Feel free to step in line and pack a box or two, it will take you less than five minutes! If you've never heard of Operation Christmas Child or want to know more you can visit: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC or view this short video on the impact your contribution makes for children around the world.

Prior to Sunday if you have extra cardboard shoeboxes or clear plastic shoeboxes (see-through rubbermaid style) that you can donate please bring them along on Sunday morning.  You can check out the gift suggestion list below to see what kinds of gifts you can bring to pack the boxes --- bring one or many items -- dollar stores are a great place to get several items on a budget. 

If you'd rather pack your own box for a boy or girl in a specific age group feel free to follow this link to guidelines on packing a shoe box and then bring the box to the church - we'll have the tag ready for you and deliver the box as well.

GIFT IDEAS for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

TOYS 
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. 

HYGIENE ITEMS 
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. 

OTHER 
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) 

A PERSONAL NOTE 
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) 

DO NOT INCLUDE: 
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

Veteran's Day Rememberance Room Activities for 11/11

Veteran's Day Remembrance Room.

Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 2009

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. 

 in LCPC Youth Room 

(lower level across from the Fireplace room) 

In this room will be interactive stations where children, youth, and parents & other adults are invited to:

* Light a candle or a few in honor of friends and family who are veterans

* Write a prayer on a banner to pray for those who are veterans

* Mold playdough, build with legos, or color/paint a picture focused on giving thanks for those who fight for American freedom.

* Write a letter or make a card to be given to a veteran through Operation Gratitude.

* Bring & donate your leftover Halloween candy (an extra bag) to donate to Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Collection (they take the candy to children in various places around the world to make friends.(Here is a video about the candy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxIHgabfxKA).

So stop in anytime between 11am and 2pm take 15 minutes or a few hours to remember and honor our Veterans, 

it is up to you. Invite friends & family to join you!

Peace in Jesus, 

~Leena Prindle

Director of Faith Formation @ LCPC

Halloween Alternatives (Trick or Treat & beyond)

Halloween can be a special family time for the Christian family. Here are some suggestions for making this time more meaningful. Perhaps these suggestions will be helpful in building your own family traditions. Just try one or two this year.

1.    Alternative Trick or Treat Ideas:

a.   Collect Money for Children supported by Unicef – project started by a Presbyterian pastor. Follow this link for more information.

b.   Bring an extra bag or box along to collect food for your local food bank. Using feedingamerica.org to locate your local food bank and their needs list, print out and ask neighbors if they can donate something on the list. (Make sure items are unopened and not expired or soon to expire).

2.    Carve a pumpkin for others.
Then take it to a family who have no children, or to someone in a convalescent hospital or a widow.

3.    Take a box of food for a needy family.
Include an uncarved pumpkin or take it to a family in your church, community, or neighborhood

4.    Give out Halloween tracts/Bible verses/prayers at the door.
Of course, give nice treats too. Tape a piece of gum to the tract/scripture/prayer and write “something to chew on” or tape a sucker with “a lick and a promise.”

5.    Save some of the Halloween candy.
Put it in a plastic bag in the freezer. Use this to stuff your stockings at Christmas.

6.    Make pumpkin bread as a family.
Then give it as a “love gift” to a friend. Save the pumpkin seeds and roast them in the oven for eating. (Follow this link for a recipe.)

7.    Invite another couple over to share the evening.
You might consider a couple without children. Have a simple dinner and let them enjoy handing out treats and/or helping with your children.

8.    Use the holiday to teach some of the negative aspects about Halloween.
With older children, use the story of the witch of Endor (I Sam. 28:7-25) to show the Biblical view regarding witches.

9.    Look up information regarding Jewish feasts and fall celebrations.
For example, the Feast of Tabernacles (see Exodus 23:16). Another festival is Purim (see Esther 9:20-32). Get some new family traditions.

10.   Have family discussions about honesty.
You might begin this with an object lesson on the masks of Halloween. Read Romans 12:1-2. Emphasize not being conformed to this world (by putting on masks), but be transformed by renewing of your mind (by putting God’s thoughts in your mind). Thus, being real honest about who we really are as Christians.

Blessing for the New School Year

"Blessing for the New School Year"
Excerpted from "For Everything A Season: 75 Blessings for Daily Life" by the Nilsen Family 

Prayer: Gracious God, you have promised to keep us safe and holy. Be present with (Name) during this time of preparation for school tomorrow. Give (name) an open and eager mind. Protect all your children from temptation, and guide them with your love. Amen.

Bible Text: (Name), the Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. - Psalm 121:8

Reflection: Invite those gathered (both parents and children) to share their thoughts and feelings about the new school year by finishing these sentences:
* I'm scared about...
* I'm worried about ...
* I'm excited about ...

Ritual Action: Parents and/or others not beginning school, make the sign of the cross on the forehead of the child going to school while saying these words: (Name), Jesus is with you wherever you go. Then have the child going to school place a Christian symbol (cross or other symbol) in the backpack or book bag as an ongoing reminder that Jesus is always present.

Amen.

Monday Drop In & Play Time for Infants & Toddlers Fall 2009

Do you have an infant or toddler and want to get out of the house to meet some other parents/grandparents and have a comfortable and safe place your children can play - for free? 


The nursery at Lake City Presbyterian Church is open for Infant and Toddler Drop In and Play time every Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come and visit for a little bit or stay and play for the entire time.
Age appropriate toys and activities for ages 0-4. A great place to meet up with a friend, playgroup or to connect and make new friends. Adults must stay to supervise their children.

Mondays in the Nursery ~ 9:30 a.m to 12 noon.
Children Ages 0-4 yrs old

Lake City Presbyterian Church
3841 NE 123rd Street, Seattle WA
http://www.lakecitypres.org

Call 206-362-6878 or email DFF @ lakecitypres.org for more information. 

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.

Aug 30th = Fifth Sunday Worship, Backpack Blessing, & End of Summer Picnic

You're invited!

This Sunday, August 30th, is the fifth Sunday of the month —which means we’ll be holding our worship service informally in the Fellowship Hall from10am to 11am.

Back-to-School Blessing during worship

We will be holding a blessing of children, youth, and teachers heading back-to-school (or starting for the first time) during the Time for Young Disciples. Children are invited to bring their backpacks/notebooks to worship for this special blessing. Nursery care and Sunday School for pre-school, elementary children and middle school age youth will be held during worship.

End of Summer Potluck Picnic following worship! (11:00-1:00p)

* Bring your favorite potluck dish to share for our potluck party following worship (fridge space, oven, & crock pot outlets available)

* Picnic games for all

* Inflatable Bounce House for Children

* and fun fellowship times for all.

Come enjoy the last days of summer at LCPC as we prepare for the Fall and school year.

If you're not able to bring a potluck item.. don't worry, we'll have you covered- come and simply enjoy good food and good fun.

Lake City Presbyterian Church

3841 NE 123rd Street | Seattle WA

206.362.6878 | www.lakecitypres.org

Lake City Open Mic! - Tomorrow Night 7/25