Tuesday
September 1
Theology on Tap
7 p.m. · Hapa’s Brewing Company, Los Gatos.
Meets over a cold beer.
This Week At PCLG
A note from Pastor Dave
Hi everybody.
On Sunday, Pastor Erica was preaching and she talked about trusting God’s presence in the midst of suffering or hard times. She shared how affliction can feel like a kind of “pressure” that is pushing down on us. Whether it is a health issue, a relationship that is hurting, an addiction or mental health situation, or just our need for guidance or hope.
Pastor Erica’s message had to do with how we love each other and walk together out of the great love with which we have been loved by God. If you missed the sermon:
On Sunday we had a great day with the Donut Hole Blind Taste Test before worship. We had donut holes from 6 local donut shops- Maple Leaf Los Gatos, Bascom Donuts, Manleys, Donut Wheel, Maple Leaf Almaden, and Puffin.
The winner and undisputed champion of PCLG donut holes was.... Puffin (brought by Steve and Jane Fainer).
Along with having fun and eating donuts, the other purpose we had with this event was to invite you to be part of our Donut Dispatch on a Sunday morning. Here is the link to sign up to bring donut holes.
You can get them from any shop that is convenient for you. You can be reimbursed and it is just a way to really help our Sunday morning start off great.
Some of you may have noticed that our church website is going into a refresh and update right now. Thanks to Stephen Stanwood for leading this, along with input from many others. www.pclg.org is the website and I invite you to take a look! If you find something that needs to be updated or changed, please contact Stephen directly.
Call our office at 408-356-6156.
Today is Wednesday, and the Pastors Bible Study is starting again at 2pm in the Fireside Room. Anyone is welcome, and you can bring your own Bible (BYOB) for this study.
Finally, thank you to everyone who came out to the Bay FC soccer game on Sunday. We had over 50 PCLG folks in the stands. We also had over 30 parents of PCLG High School students together for fellowship on Sunday night.
A lot is happening and you can read below for more information about it all. Have a great week and I will see you on Sunday!
peace,
pastor dave
This Week
Thursday
September 3
WOW Women’s Welcome Brunch
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. · Fireside Room.
WOW is the women’s Thursday Bible study. This first gathering back is a welcome brunch in the Fireside Room.
The weekly drop in Bible study for all the women of PCLG (called WOW) meets Thursday mornings in the Fireside Room and always welcomes new friends, so contact Julie Lasher at 408/656-8419 for info on our in-person meetings.
Call our office at 408-356-6156.
Friday
September 4–7Family Labor Day Campout
Mt. Madonna County Park.
An all-family campout over Labor Day weekend.
Call our office at 408-356-6156.
Friday
September 4Terraces Outreach Luncheon
The Terraces of Los Gatos.
Do you live at The Terraces of Los Gatos? If so, join Pastor Dave, Pastor Erica and Julie Lasher for lunch in the back room of the Terraces dining room from 11:30-1. Hear from Pastor Dave and visit with your PCLG friends over lunch.
Sunday
September 6Congregational Meeting to Elect Elders and Deacons
The congregation meets to elect elders and deacons.
Coming Up
Friday
September 11
Terri Raynaud Memorial Service
2 p.m.
Saturday
September 12Choir Retreat
Sunday
September 13 – October 18
Children’s Choir
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Danielle and Erin are putting together a Children’s Choir. They’re also gathering interest in a seasonal family choir and in Thursday childcare during adult choir rehearsal.
All kiddos K through 6th grade are invited to come sing with us! We’ll meet weekly in the Wonderful Room (Pre-School Wing), as the kiddos prepare to lead worship this Reformation Sunday. Come sing and have fun as we share our gifts and joy with our church family—no prior choir experience necessary!
Sunday
September 13
Kickoff Sunday
11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. · Redwood Grove.
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of another great year of ministry together! Come and welcome back the Chancel Choir, then stick around for a catered lunch, the Kona Ice truck, a dunk tank, and more fun in the Redwood Grove after church. Join us to celebrate the start of our new church year. The staff at the Terraces have graciously offered to cater the event this year. We’ll also have the Kona Ice Truck for dessert. Want to help set up or clean up?
Saturday
September 19Ted Walters Memorial Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
Saturday
September 26NEAR Presbytery Gathering
9:00 a.m. · Gilroy Presbyterian Church.
NEAR is Nurture, Educate, Advocate, Resource: a one-day Presbytery of San Jose gathering.
Sunday
September 27
Sign Language Group
12 p.m. · Room 9, Children’s Wing.
Snacks and sign language practice after church. All are welcome.
Please contact Charlotte Ferree or Collette Lynner for more information.
Call our office at 408-356-6156
Call our office at 408-356-6156
Saturday
October 3
New Members and Inquirers Class
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. · Fireside Room.
Childcare available with pre-registration.
If you are considering making PCLG your church home or if you are curious to learn more, come to our new members and inquirers class led by Pastor Dave. We’ll talk about what it means to focus on Jesus at our core, and we’ll share about our theological heritage and how our church seeks to grow and serve together. It will be an interactive morning with plenty of time for questions and for getting to know each other.
Call our office at 408-356-6156.
Saturday
October 24Rise Against Hunger Food Packing
Sunday
October 25Reformation Sunday
Kids lead worship, and third graders receive Bibles.
Friday
November 6-8Women’s Retreat Weekend
Updates
Nursery Caregiver
Children’s Ministries is looking for an additional Nursery Caregiver for Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30am (additional hours available for special events). If you know someone who would be a good fit, please email Children’s Ministry Director, Erin Heath.
Call our office at 408-356-6156.
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