Palm Sunday @ LCPC - Worship, One Great Hour of Sharing, & Seder (Passover) Lunch!

  Palm/Passion Sunday, March 24th, 10:00 a.m.

We begin Holy Week worship together with procession of palms, singing from our Kids Choir and adult choir.Together we'll explore the scripture detailing the moments of passion from God's people crying "Hosanna" to Jesus declaring "It is finished" at his death on the cross. Nursery care (for ages 0-3) and classes for children, age 3 through sixth grade, will be provided during the service. Following worship - all are invited to process together to the Fellowship Hall for a Seder meal lunch (symbolic of Jesus' last supper with his disciples).

Seder/Passover Lunch

Everyone is invited to stay for a free Seder lunch after worship this Sunday hosted by LCPC Board of Deacons and facilitated by Amy Spanne. This is a meal traditionally celebrated in Jewish culture during Passover and is likely the meal Jesus and his disciples shared during the "Last Supper". We'll be learning about the Passover Seder meal, it's roots in Biblical history, and how it is relevant to Christians today. This is a family-friendly event.

One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering 

This Sunday our congregation will participate in the One Great Hour of Sharing with many churches around the nation.Your generous gifts to this Special Offering help provide relief those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in helping to empower the poor and oppressed.

Click here for a little video reminder to Remember To Bring Your Fish Coin Banks!

Find out more information regarding OGHS and other special offerings at: http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/specialofferings/one-great-hour-sharing-offering/

 Easter Celebration - Sunday, March 31st at 10 a.m.

 

Our celebration of the miraculous and life-saving resurrection of Jesus will be held  Sunday, March 31st at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. Nursery care and children's classes will be available during worship - and include egg hunts. A free light brunch featuring breakfast rolls will follow the worship service. Invite your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to join you!

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.

Lenten Soup Supper & Prayer Study with Christine Sine

Lenten Soup Supper & Prayer Study 

Wednesdays Feb 29th, March 7, 14, 21, and 28

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in LCPC Fellowship Hall

$5/person suggestion donation

Children's program provided

Come join in an experiential study on prayer with Christine Sine for Wednesday evenings at Lake City Presbyterian Church. A soup supper provided from 6-6:30 p.m. We are suggesting a donation of $5 per person to help cover cost of meal and program. The first Wednesday will have a prayer labyrinth experience and Wednesdays in March will feature prayer studies led by Christine Sine of Mustard Seed Associates.

• Wednesday February 29th - Prayer Walks: Labyrinths 

This Wednesday we will provide you with history and instructions for using a prayer labyrinth using a model that has been taped down in our youth ministry room. There will be opportunity to walk on it and create a 'finger labyrinth' that you can take home. Led by Leena Prindle - LCPC Director of Faith Formation 

• Wednesday March 7th: The Three Directions of Prayer led by Christine Sine

• Wednesday March 14th: Tools for Prayer led by Christine Sine

• Wednesday March 21st: Contemplative Prayer led by Christine Sine

• Wednesday March 28th: Outward Prayer led by Christine Sine

Christine Sine is a Seattle local who is Executive Director of Mustard Seed Associates a small organization founded by her and her husband Tom Sine to assist churches and Christian organizations to engage the challenges of the 21^st Century.  She speaks and writes about how to integrate spiritual rhythms into everyday life as well as on spirituality and gardening. Her most recent book is To Garden with God Mustard Seed Associates 2010).  She is the author of several other books Light for the Journey (MSA 2010) GodSpace: Time for Peace in the Rhythms of Life (Barclay Press 2006), Travel Well (World Vision Resources 2005) and Tales of a Seasick Doctor (Zondervan 1996).  Christine and Tom also co-authored Living on Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life. (Baker Books 2002).  She blogs at http://godspace.wordpress.com

For more information about the supper or study please contact 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.