La Jolla Presbyterian Church Sermons

This Week's Announcements: Growth Groups and “The Story” Book clubs continue this week. You can sign up for a group, or you can start a group with your friends or family. The Story books are on sale at Reception. Mental Health Awareness: Hope in Christ This 4-week series, taught by Rev. Scott Mitchell, will be held at 8:45 on Sundays Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 in Life Center Room 3. These classes...

This Week's Announcements: Growth Groups and “The Story” Book clubs start this week. You can sign up for a group TODAY in courtyard or in the back of Fellowship Hall, or you can start a group with your friends or family. The Story books are on sale at Reception. Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the Women’s Retreat. Sign Up in courtyard TODAY. The retreat will be October 20th - 22nd. At...

This Week's Announcements: A new sermon series called “The Story” will begin on September 17th. Here at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 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 31 week series called “The Story“ to h...

This Week's Announcements: A new sermon series called “The Story” will begin on September 17th. Here at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 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 31 week series called “The Story“ to h...

This Week's Announcements: A new sermon series called “The Story” will begin on September 17th. Here at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 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 31 week series called “The Story“ to h...

This Week's Announcements: If you enjoyed Stan’s teaching today, you might also be interested in his discussion on effective Grandparenting. Pastor Stan will lead a lively discussion and provide practical help in making our grandparenting journey fulfilling and joyful. The class will be this Wednesday, August 23rd from 11:00am - 12:00pm. We’ll meet in Fellowship Hall, refreshments will be pro...

This Week's Announcements: We have one more mission trip this year. From October 29th to November 3rd, a group of 10 people from the church will be going to Gleanings for the Hungry. This is the 10th year La Jolla Pres will be sending a team 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. For more...

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This Week's Announcements: Dinner For 8 is coming up on Sunday, August 13th. LJPC will have several church homes around SD County hosting a dinner for 8 guests. You can sign up to participate based on where you live. The host/hostess will contact you about what to bring. If you are interested in hosting or participating as a guest, please contact Jennifer Gotenstein at jennifer. gotenstein@gm...

This Week's Announcements: The all Church Summer nights BBQ is this week, Wednesday, July 26th, from 4:30 to 7:30pm at La Jolla Shores Kellogg Park, in the grass area north of the parking lot near Camino del Oro. LJPC will provide burgers, dogs, fixings, and utensils. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. There will be lawn games and lots of fun. Bring your beach chairs and blankets! $5 d...

This Week's Announcements: The men’s and women’s retreats are coming up, and we’d love to have you join us. The Women’s Retreat will be October 20th to 22nd at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. National Speaker and award winning author Cindi McMenamin will lead us as we “Rediscover”. To register, contact Erika Hill at erikah@ljpres.org . The guys will be getting away a month earlier, September 8th to...

This Week's Announcements: The men’s and women’s retreats are coming up, and we’d love to have you join us. The Women’s Retreat will be October 20th to 22nd at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. National Speaker and award winning author Cindi McMenamin will lead us as we “Rediscover”. To register, contact Erika Hill at erikah@ljpres.org . The guys will be getting away a month earlier, September 8th to...

This Week's Announcements: The men’s and women’s retreats are coming up, and we’d love to have you join us. The Women’s Retreat will be October 20th to 22nd at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. National Speaker and award winning author Cindi McMenamin will lead us as we “Rediscover”. To register, contact Erika Hill at erikah@ljpres.org . The guys will be getting away a month earlier, September 8th to...

This Week's Announcements: Today we are kicking off registration for the annual Women’s Retreat. The Retreat will be October 20th to 22nd at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. National Speaker and award winning author Cindi McMenamin will lead us as we “Rediscover”. To register, contact Erika Hill at erikah@ljpres.org . On Sunday, July 2nd we’ll all come together for a single patriotic worship service...

This week's announcements: Today we are kicking off registration for the annual Women’s Retreat. The Retreat will be October 20th to 22nd at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. National Speaker and award winning author Cindi McMenamin will lead us as we “Rediscover”. To register, contact Erika Hill at erikah@ljpres.org . On Sunday, July 2nd we’ll all come together for a single patriotic worship service...

This week's Announcements: We will be hosting an all Church Dinner & Movie Friday, June 16th. There will be a Pizza Dinner in Courtyard from 5:00-6:30pm, followed by the family friendly Disney film, Moana. Celebrate the first Friday out of school with dinner & a movie at LJPC! Bring your own blankets & lawn chairs to set up in Fellowship Hall. Kids are $5, adults are 10, and that...

This Week's Announcements: As we move into the final month of our fiscal budget 2016/17 we wanted to give you an update on where the church stands financially. Expenses continue to be less than anticipated, but unfortunately our income is also running behind. Our budgeted Income Year to Date is $2,140,000 And our actual Income Year to Date is $2,089,000 That’s a shortfall of $51,000 In order...

This Week's Announcements: Our continuing series on Science & Theology for Emerging Adult Ministries or “STEAM” is hosting another discussion on June 2nd for College and Post-Graduate Students. Please join us on June 2nd as Guest Speaker Dr. Laura Robinson Harbert, a clinical psychologist, ordained Presbyterian minister, and an Affiliate Professor at Fuller’s School of Psychology, talks a...

This Week's Announcements: The LJPC Chancel Choir Spring Concert is today. The choir and a professional orchestra are presenting: King David today, May 21, at 4:00pm. This unique and creative work includes soloists, narration, dance and media vividly retelling in word, song, and music the life of King David. Delightfully varied musical styles – from classical to jazz and from Broadway to Greg...

This Week's Announcements: The LJPC Chancel Choir and a professional orchestra present their Spring Concert: King David on also on Sunday, May 21, at 4:00pm. This unique and creative work includes soloists, narration, dance and media vividly retelling in word, song, and music the life of King David. Delightfully varied musical styles – from classical to jazz and from Broadway to Gregorian cha...

This Week's Announcements: We’re starting to sell tickets for the annual men’s retreat. Please plan on joining us September 8th to 10th, for this annual time of adventure, refreshment and spiritual challenge at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. This year’s theme is “Rock Your World”. Registration is available in the courtyard on Sunday mornings, in the church office during the week, or by contacting B...

This Week's Announcements: The Elders want to keep you informed about the current financial position of the church. Giving for the month of Mar. was $16,000 below budget, and for our 2016, 17 fiscal year to date we’re down $77,000. We wanted to let you know about this well before the end of the fiscal year in June. Please prayerfully consider how you might help us to close this gap. Expenses...

This Week's Announcements: The Elders want to keep you informed about the current financial position of the church. Giving for the month of Mar. was $16,000 below budget, and for our 2016, 17 fiscal year to date we’re down $77,000. We wanted to let you know about this well before the end of the fiscal year in June. Please prayerfully consider how you might help us to close this gap. Expenses...

This Week's Announcements: Did You Miss the BEGIN Event? On Apr. 23rd there will be just one Sunday morning Worship service at 8:45am in the Sanctuary. This will be followed by the BEGIN Event in Fellowship Hall. If you missed BEGIN back in January, this is the perfect make-up date. We’ll be sharing the church’s vision about our 3 Story model, and what we want to be about as a church. Long ti...

This Week's Announcements: Today is Palm Sunday, and next week is Easter! Maundy Thursday is this Thursday evening, April 13th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Join us for an evening Communion service as we celebrate the Last Supper Then, Easter Sunday is April 16th. Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Services will be at 7:30am, 8:45am, 10:00am and 11:00am. We look forward to w...