As we reflect on the lectionary texts this year I want to encourage you to read the texts we do not cover during our Sunday morning gatherings at home.
January 5, 2020
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 147:12-20
Ephesians 1:3-14
John 1:(1-9), 10-18
January 12, 2020
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
Hello, Church Family!
When the sun goes down on December 24, we officially begin Christmastide, twelve days of celebrating the birth of Christ the Savior. We are going to kick it off with a big party at Ecclesia Clear Lake! I hope you can join us at 6:00 p.m. on that night for our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service and celebration. Invite your friends and family to join us as well. Childcare will be provided for children 3 and under. The service will be engaging for children young and old.
As we reflect on the lectionary texts this year I want to encourage you to read the texts we do not cover during our Sunday morning gatherings at home.
December 22, 2019
Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
CHRISTMAS EVE
December 24, 2019
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)
December 29, 2019
Isaiah 63:7-9
Psalm 148
Hebrews 2:10-18
Matthew 2:13-23
Hello, Church Family!
We just entered into the season of Advent. Advent comes from the Latin word meaning "coming". It is a season where we as a church intentionally focus on expectant waiting and preparation. We join the global church in waiting to celebrate the birth of Christ. We also wait on and prepare for the return of Christ when all wrongs will be made right.
Though life can be lonely, painful, and extremely difficult, we wait with hope, peace, joy, and love because we know that God is in control. I hope you can join us on Sundays and Wednesdays during Advent as, together, we prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the coming of Christ the Lord.
As we reflect on the lectionary texts this year I want to encourage you to read the texts we do not cover during our Sunday morning gatherings at home.
December 8, 2019
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
December 15, 2019
Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:5-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
We hope you, your family, and your friends can join us for our Christmas Eve candlelight service on December 24 at 6:00 p.m.
December Diaper Drive
Our friends at Anchor Point are in desperate need of large diapers and pull-ups (sizes 4, 5, and 6) to replenish their diaper pantry. Often times, when people donate to pregnancy centers, they automatically think about supporting children 12 months and younger. However, Anchor Point partners with parents until the child is 3 years old. Please donate diapers and pull-up sizes 4, 5, and 6 in the church lobby any time during the month of December.
Prayer Nights
Join us December 4, 11, and 18 to explore and experience different contemplative prayer practices. We will meet from 6 - 7 p.m. at our facility (218 Clear Creek Ave, 77573).
Hello, Church Family!
We have some important things coming up in our community. I hope you can join us for them!
This Sunday we have a congregational meeting from 6-7 p.m. at our church facility. This past summer, Elders listened to over 60 people from our church community to help us get a sense of our self-perception as a community. On Sunday we will explore and process the stories we gathered. Child care is available for 2nd grade and under but we need you to RSVP today by emailing Karis at Karis@ecclesiaclearlake.org. Older kids are welcome to participate in the meeting or they can do something quietly in the sanctuary while we meet.
This is an important conversation for a number of reasons. Processing the story together will help us deepen our relationships with one another. It will also help us better understand how we see ourselves. I hope you can make it. If you cannot make it but want to be involved in the conversation, email me (Coby@ecclesiaclearlake.org) so we can make other arrangements.
This year we are exploring prayer as a community during Advent. We will do this in two ways.
As we reflect on the lectionary texts this year I want to encourage you to read the texts we do not cover during our Sunday morning gatherings at home.
November 17, 2019
Isaiah 65:17-25
Isaiah 12
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Luke 21:5-19
November 24, 2019
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79
Colossians 1:11-20
Luke 23:33-43
December 1, 2019
Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44
This past summer, over 60 people from our church community were invited to participate in intentional listening exercises with the elders in order to get a sense of our self-perception as a community. We have taken the notes from the conversations and used them to write a narrative of our current shared reality. On November 17, we will have a congregation-wide meeting to explore and process the narrative as a community. The meeting will be held at our church facility (218 Clear Creek Ave.) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.