This Sunday at CPC, October 1, 2023
Sunday, October 1
9:00 Contemporary Worship
10:45 Traditional Worship
World Communion Sunday This is the ninetieth World Communion Sunday, when congregations of any and every kind celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper as a sign of the oneness we share in Christ. First observed in 1933 at the height of the great depression, we join Christians around the planet to share the Bread of Life, reminding us that God loves all of us and each of us without regard for the distinctions that so often draw our attention. Here at CPC we welcome children to the Lord’s Table on World Communion Sunday, remembering how Jesus said “Let the children come to me…”
Peace and Global Witness Offering
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46
Sermon: Playing with Parables: Putting the “Real” in Real Estate
We’re beginning a new series on the parables, which are much more than illustrations Jesus told to make a point. Even more, they are images and stories that invite us into the mystery that is God’s now and future presence in the world. We’ll say more about that, and look at two of the shortest parables this Sunday.
To worship online live Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45 or recorded: go to www.Christ-Pres.Church and click Watch Worship, then click the service you would like to attend.
Coffee service is available after both Sunday services.
The Peace and Global Witness Offering supports projects here and around the world. Half of our gifts support Presbyterian peacemaking causes; our mission team has designated the rest to support Jubilee USA (www.JubileeUSA.org), the interfaith network that works across the aisles to address structural causes of poverty (debt relief, anti-corruption, fair trade, etc.) Give October 1 or after, online or by check to CPC (memo: peace)
PLAYING WITH PARABLES is our fall sermon series encountering the gracious and mysterious God we find in the stories Jesus told:
October 1 The Treasure/Pearl (Matt.13:44)
October 8 The Sower (Matt. 13:1)
October 15 Last Judgment (Mt 25:31)
Oct. 22 The Late Workers (Matt. 20:1)
Oct. 29 The Loving Father (Luke 15:11)
Nov. 5 The Great Banquet (Luke 14:15)
Children and Youth
Sunday School
Join us for Bible stories, arts and crafts, science demos, games, music and more in room 1 of the Education Building! If you are new to our Sunday School program, please register here: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2404834 Details: Cathy Love cathyl@cpclacosta.org
9:30-10:15: K-5th grade, in the Education building (after the children’s message)
11:00-11:45: K-5th grade, in the Education building (after the children’s message)
The first Sunday of every month is Communion Sunday, when kids stay with their families in worship.
Middle School Youth (6th-8th grade) Every Wednesday in the Youth Room, 5:00—6:30 p.m. for in-person youth group and the BEST night of the week for games, friends and so much FUN.
Church Nursery every Sunday with care during worship and a special program for toddlers.