Church tomorrow!🙌

Tomorrow we're back to our "Answering Your Questions series, and this is a big one... sin. "How Do We Talk About Sin In A Postmodern World?" What pulls us away from God? What do we idolize? Tune in tomorrow for great teaching, inspiring music, and a time to connect together.

There are three great options for watching the service:

We post the video on our website on Sunday morning. Watch it on your timetable. Go to LJPres.org/live

The video will also be posted directly on the Vimeo channel. If you've had trouble viewing the service, this is the most reliable. Go to Vimeo.com/LaJollaPres

We are also Premiering the Worship service on Facebook at 8:40 and 9:55. This option has the most social interaction. Go here if you want to say 'hi'. Facebook.com/LaJollaPres

Here are some ideas on how to get the most out of online church:

Be Fully Present

You’ll face a lot of digital distractions once the service kicks off. Choose to stay committed & engaged. (Don’t worry! Those notifications will still be there when we are finished.)

Like, Share, & Comment

One of the great benefits of online services is we can have MORE interaction. So ask questions and smash those reaction buttons. Share the service on your social feeds, and invite your friends to watch with you.

Worship, Don’t Just Watch

You can’t feed your body by watching other people eat, and you can’t feed your soul by watching others worship. So make this a spiritual time - sing, pray, & read the word along with us. Most importantly, listen for God’s voice and respond in faith to what He says.

This Sunday - May 17th:

Paul is Preaching

We're back to our Spring sermon series, answering your questions, and today we're tackling sin. "How Do We Talk About Sin In A Postmodern World?" our Scripture is Psalm 51:1-17.

The Quartet Leads Us in the Opening Hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy

Download the lyric sheet here and sing along!

Pastor Scott is Praying

Pastor Scott is continuing to assist in worship offering a beautiful Pastor Prayer and as always, a word of encouragement.

Scott offered a great lesson on getting started reading the Bible this week, you can find it here.

Leslie and Rick Evans Share Their Powerful Testimony

Faithful friends Leslie and Rick share what LJPC has meant to them and their wonderful family over the years.

Vincent Martin, Bass-Baritone Soloist, Gives a Barn Burning Rendition of Amazing Grace

Seriously, hook up your speakers to the laptop for this one.

Ms. Susie Tells Us About a Time When You Can't Look Back

A great message for the young and the young at heart.

The 10:00 Band Finishes the Service with Nothing But the Blood

Tim, Natalie, and Nelson provide a beautiful selection.

Fellowship Time at 9:30am

We're going to host two zoom meetings this Sunday for a time of fellowship and checking in. This Sunday, May 17th from 9:30 - 10:00am go to ljpres.org/zoom or ljpres.org/zoom1 and join some friendly faces and say hi. Bring your own scones and coffee.

Extended Organ Postlude Following the Service

Due to Popular demand, we've included the entire Pipe Organ Postlude after the service. Enjoy!

Paul is looking at Psalm 51:1-17. Here are the scripture we'll be looking at.

Here are the song lyrics for tomorrow's service. Sing along at home!

Here are the Growth Group questions, whether you are meeting as a group online or looking at them yourself.

Here's the Sunday School Curriculum. Share it with your kids.

Milestones and Prayer Requests

Milestones:

The Rev. “Chuck” Charles A. Hammond went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 3, 2020. Many of you will remember that Chuck was our Interim Pastor before Paul came. His wife Barbro said he wanted to go, so it was a blessing. Please be in prayer for his wife Barbro and their family.

Roland “Rollie” J. Wuertz, 43 year LJPC member, went to be with the Lord April 30, 2020. He is now joined again with Cay in heaven. Please be in prayer for the Wuertz Family.

Margaret “Peg” R. Simpson McCormick, 42 year LJPC member, went to be with the Lord April 22, 2020. Please be in prayer for the Young, Simpson & McCormick Families.

Lynde Dupuy McCormick, 30 year LJPC member, went to be with the Lord April 29, 2020. He is now joined again with Peg in heaven. Please be in prayer for the McCormick Family.

22 year LJPC member and Bible Study teacher, George Johnson, went to be with the Lord, April 2, 2020. He had been battling cancer, and is now at peace and whole with our Father in heaven. Please be in prayer for Mary and the Johnson family.

55 year LJPC member, and longtime Chancel Choir member, Carolyn R. Moulton, went to be with the Lord, April 1, 2020. She was struggling terribly with seizures and internal bleeding all of last week and she is now at peace, reunited with her beloved Walt. Prayers for Carolyn's family and to those in our Choir who were especially close to Carolyn.

50 year member Fred Gerlach went to be with the Lord May 13 and will be very missed. Please keep Debbie and the Gerlach family in your prayers.

Prayers and Praise

Healing and Comfort: Edith B-A., Geri C. & Joseph, Amy L., John P., Ryan D., Sydney J., Leila R., Sarah P., Liz B’s family, Fred G., Brian R., Gene K. and Joyce D. Guidance and Peace: Sandra & Gabriel P. and Steve’s mom Strength, Protection, and Encouragement: Jaime A., The Pendleton Family, Ruth H., The Beard Family, Andrea, Jason M., The Johnson Family, The Wuertz Family, The McCormick Family, Cindy P., Kathryn & Andrew, Jim N., and Joyce B. Praise and Gratitude: For protection & provision for all and Brian R. For prayers, praise, or to be included on the prayer list, email: prayerdeacon@ljpres.org

The #MomLife Podcast has two great new episodes out. Super practical, super timely, and as always, SUPER ENCOURAGING!

#76 Handling Crisis Schooling During the Corona Virus: Teacher Tips from Dani Bartels & Maria Weiss.

#77 Doing Church and Discipleship at Home During the Corona Virus: Rebecca Hartford and Mallory Brown