Sunday - Sept. 17th

Week 1: "In the Beginning..."

Genesis 1

Here at La Jolla Pres., we want to see lives transformed through a relationship with Jesus. One way we witness that is by sharing God's Story, and equipping you to share His story as well. To help accomplish this on September 17th we will begin a 31week series called "The Story" to help guide us through the Bible and experience God's word in its entirety.

The Sunday sermons, youth and children's ministries, book study groups, and family groups will all be focusing on the same passages each week.

Over these 31 weeks we'll explore God's Story, hear Your Story, and together reveal Our Story.

You can purchase the hard cover book from the church office for $10, or buy it online here. There is also a Kindle version available here, or it's available as an audio book here.

In the week BEFORE Sunday Worship:
Read the chapter in advance of the coming Sunday
(usually 12-15 pages)

Sunday MORNING:
The Sermon and Sunday School classes (for adults, youth and children) will focus on key passages from that week's Chapter.

In the week AFTER Sunday Worship:
Meet with your small group, book discussion group, or family devotion time
to go through the handout for the previous week's reading.

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.

And, read the next Chapter in advance of the coming Sunday.

Donating blood is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to make a huge impact. You can be the one to save someone's parent, child, neighbor, friend. Thank you in advance for helping us meet such an important need in our community.

The San Diegi Blood Bank will be in room LC3 all morning this Sunday. Please make an appointment and be a part of the solution!

We are super excited to welcome Cynthia Blase as our part-time Director of Women's Ministries. Cynthia grew up at LJPC and received her Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in 2002. Cynthia brings great teaching gifts and knowledge of Scripture, which will allow us to strengthen our Women's Ministry at LJPC. Here are some of the new programs that Cynthia is bringing to the table.

For more information on any of these programs, contact Cynthia at [email protected]

Women's Bible Study - Sept. 20

Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:45am, LC3, starting Sept. 20. Join us for an in depth look at the 31-week sermon series that Pastor Paul Cunningham is teaching, called The Story. This Bible Study for women of all ages will be taught by Cynthia. We will look at the continuous story of Scripture, focusing on the expectation for Christ, and seeing how we fit into this amazing story. Childcare will be provided with an RSVP.

1st Thursday of the month, rotating homes, 7:30-9:30pm, starting Oct. 5. This evening prayer group, designed for moms who can't attend the morning groups, will gather at rotating houses around PB & LJ. This group will focus on praying together and supporting each other.

Sat. Sept. 23, 9-11am. Drop off clean baby/kids/maternity clothes/gear/books to donate and from 9-11 pick-up a bag your family can use. $5/pp, childcare included. RSVP to Katy at [email protected].

Don't miss the "Feel Good" concert of the year! September 22nd at First Presbyterian Church at 7:00 PM. After 11 months of membership growth and personal growth, the San Diego Street Choir, whose members are affected by homelessness, will present their first full length concert.

Guaranteed to have something for everyone, this benefit concert has no admission charge. However, any funds received during the freewill offering are being given to the music and arts programs at the Monarch School which serves kids challenged with homelessness issues.

Learn more at sandiegostreetchoir.com or on our Facebook page Come be blessed... Come be a blessing!

Saturday Evening, Sept. 23. Looking for groovy fellowship, fab fun and righteous faith with other young-at-heart folks over 50? All (singles or couples) are welcome at our new GOOD COMPANY Fellowship Kick-Off Mexican Dinner at Charlie and Gloria McCoy's abode, 1441 Inspiration Dr., La Jolla. There will be live Classic Rock 'N' Roll music, food and good vibrations! Tickets are $15 per person, available at the Courtyard table this Sunday, or contact Pastor Scott at [email protected] for more information.

If you are looking for fun and fellowship with great food and great programs, then the Clipper Club is the place to be. The theme for October is Halloween and the food will be catered by TAQUIZAS JOSE. Tickets are $15 per person, available at the Courtside Table Sunday.

Agent Amy Rodick, Drug Enforcement Administration will speak on the DEA Operations in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The DEA Program is open to the entire Congregation. If you come for Dinner, please purchase a ticket at the Courtside Table. However, you may RSVP to John Saveland at 760-814-2106, but you are obligated to pay for the tickets. Dinner is at 6:30pm, if you just want to hear the DEA Program, come at 7:30 pm. Seating will be provided.

SDMOM is a nondenominational organization, guided by Christian values, whose mission it is to provide help with some basic needs, as well as hold events that enhance the quality of life, for all military junior enlisted families (E5 and below) living in San Diego County. 

Moment of Mission Stories
Our help gives these families a hand-up during tight times allowing them to stretch their paychecks and cover their other expenses. We also are there for emergency situations to aid a family struggling with bigger challenges. Below are just 2 recent stories where SDMOM was able to help this year.

Story 1 - A Navy family contacted SDMOMs after a referral from their Chief at Naval Base San Diego and explained that they had recently relocated to San Diego and where awaiting housing when their car broke down and needed immediate repair. This expense took away from their budget for a crib for their first child. SDMOM provided a new crib and mattress as well as a layette bag for this child.

Story 2 - We were made aware of a Marine family with three children that fell on financial hardship when a second child was diagnosed with heart problems. This caused the mother to have to stop working due to the many trips to Naval Hospital for medical care. SDMOM's was able to provide 3 gas gift cards and 4 food bags to help ease some of the financial strain.

La Jolla Presbyterian has been a big supporter of SDMOM and we appreciate all that you have done over the years. It is support like yours that is helping us grow our support to the junior military families.

This is the 10th year La Jolla Pres will be sending a team of 10 to Sultana, California "To feed those in need both physically and spiritually" in the USA and around the globe.

A $10 deposit will hold your spot (checks payable to LJPC, memo: Gleanings). For more information or to register, please contact Michelle Whitney at 858-729-5504 or [email protected]

Retreats

Women's Retreat is Oct. 20-22. Ladies, the women's retreat will also be held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn, an oasis of relaxation and leisure. The ladies' speaker will be award winning author Cindi McMenamin who will be talking about Rediscovery. They will be taking sign-ups this Sunday in the courtyard, or registration forms are at Reception and online. Erika Hill, [email protected].

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