Let's Discover God's Story!
This Week at La Jolla Presbyterian Church
The Story Reading Plan 
Please read Chapter 16, (pages 219-230) this week, before Sunday the 14th
Sunday - January 14th  
Week 16: "Who Will Go For Us?""
Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham


Download the Sunday Bulletin here
Download The Story Adult Questions here
Download The Story Family Questions here
Download the January calendar here

Sunday Service Times
8:45 am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
10:00 am Contemporary Service in Fellowship Hall
11:00 am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

Additional information about our Sunday Services is available here

Miss a Sunday?
Recordings of past sermons are available here
Videos of past Sunday services are available here
Sunday Morning Playlist 
This Sunday, the Worship Band has a great set of music ready to go. We're looking forward to singing with you!

My Story * God is on the Move * Heaven Fall Down * How Great is Our God * What a Beautiful Name * Revelation Song
The Story
The Story Classes

Rev. Stan Beard is leading a class on Wednesdays at 11:00am in Fellowship Hall called, "The Rest of the Story", it's presented by Growing Together in Faith, and open to everyone.

Women's Bible Study taught by Cynthia Blase. Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:45am, LC3. For women of all ages, childcare will be provided with an RSVP.

Plus, there is study curriculum here, and one geared towards families here

Online Maps and Biblical Dictionary: Paul has recommended two resources as we read through The Story. Here is a large collection of Biblical Maps, that help show the areas we are reading about; and here is an in depth Bible dictionary.
Adult Education
A Weekend of, "The Heavens Declare the Glory of God!" - Jan. 25 - 28
All Church Dinner and Speaker
Dinner tickets on sale this Sunday in the Courtyard.
Friday, Jan., 26, 6:00pm dinner, 7pm program, Fellowship Hall, come for a special evening with Deborah Haarsma, President of BioLogos, who will be speaking about what modern astronomy is revealing about God, from the stars and planets to the entire universe. As psalms tells us: "The heavens declare the glory of God." Dr. Haarsma has a PhD in physics from MIT and works as a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Tickets for dinner are on sale in the courtyard, or just come for the talk at 7:00pm.

STEAM Discussion for College and Post-Grads
Dr. Haarsma will also speak on Thursday evening, Jan. 25 at 7:45pm, to college and post-grad students as part of the STEAM series and will share some of her personal story. Each evening's topics will be different, so you may want to attend both. Jennifer Gotenstein, [email protected]

Praise and Worship Night
Sunday, January 28th at 4:00pm, come back to church for an evening of Worship and Music. This reflective and meditative service will feature a variety of music, featuring our Choirs and Praise Team, plus scripture readings, and time in prayer and community. Come be blessed and start the year lifting our voices together to God. This service will reflect the same themes as Dr. Haarsma's talks, but through the Worship and Arts lens.
Adult Education
GriefShare Class - Jan. 18
Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm, Jan. 18-April 19, LC-5. Rev. Scott Mitchell will be leading a "GriefShare" class to help those struggling with the recent loss of a loved one. The cost is $25 for materials. RSVP to Scott at 858-729-5595 or [email protected].
Mission
Bonus Ladle Fellowship - Jan. 28
BONUS LADLE FELLOWSHIP: Sunday Jan. 28th, meet at the fountain in the Courtyard before 12:00pm to carpool, or at First Pres. Downtown at 1:00pm. Join us as we serve a meal to our homeless community with Ladle Fellowship at First Presbyterian Church Downtown. It is a wonderful and easy local mission trip. Find details at Reception. Please bring clothes for Ladle to distribute. Typically, we serve at Ladle on the fifth Sunday's of the month, but due to popular demand and a need from First Pres, we're adding an additional opportunity this month.
#LJPCFamilyFun
Father Daughter Dance - Feb. 3
Calling all dads and daughters! Come enjoy and create memories on Saturday, February 3rd in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $20 per person. Register and pay in the upper courtyard/FH. Cost includes: Corsage/Boutonniere, DJ, Photo booth, craft and light refreshments. Questions, contact Brooke. [email protected].

Purchase tickets online here.
Concert Series
LJPC Concert Series Presents Two Ensembles From Navy Band Southwest - Feb. 3
The LJPC Concert Series is honored to present two ensembles from the Navy Band Southwest:
The Brass Quintet 
The Woodwind Quintet
 
Thrill to their legendary musical excellence as we celebrate the story of our nation through music! A rousing concert of heart-stirring patriotic music, selections as well as tunes from the "Great American Songbook". Hear the music that has defined our American culture. Bring your family and friends and join us for this extraordinary concert. 
Milestones
Rob Picciolo Memorial Service - Tomorrow, Jan. 13
The memorial service for Rob Picciolo will will be tomorrow, Saturday, January 13th at 11:00 in the Sanctuary.
 
7715 Draper Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-0713 
Prayer
A Prayer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Jan. 15
Holy God. This weekend, we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s struggle for equality, justice, and dignity for African Americans that inspired so many other reform movements that seek to highlight the plight of the oppressed in society.

We pray that all of those in civil and religious authority be reminded that we all have been created in Your image, and that there is an intrinsic dignity in each of us that calls for uplifting every man and woman, young and old.

We pray that Your Holy Spirit remind us all that You show no partiality with regards to nationality, race, ethnicity, or gender, and to do so is to go against Your great commandment of love toward one another.

We pray that the church will not be complicit of injustice by being silent, but that it can rise up with a prophetic voice that speaks truth to power and advances the values of Your Kingdom.

We pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
 
A Prayer from bread.org 
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