How are we doing? Click HERE to view our January 2010 Budget Update
We invite you to listen to and view photographs of reflections on the life of Mary Emma Hope that were shared on Sunday, January 3, by Pastor Bayley.
Special Announcements
The Season of Lent
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are at the heart of the Christian gospel, and Good Friday and Easter are two of the most significant celebrations of the Christian year. Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate Good Friday and Easter. Just as we carefully prepare for big events in our personal lives, such as a wedding or commencement, Lent invites us to make our hearts ready for remembering Jesus’ passion and celebrating Jesus’ resurrection. The practice of a forty-day preparation period began in the Christian church during the third and fourth centuries. The number forty carries biblical significance based on the forty years Israel spent in the wilderness and Jesus’ forty-day fast in the wilderness. The forty days of Lent begin on Ash Wednesday and continue through holy week, not counting Sundays (which are reserved for celebratory worship).
Worship, Music & the Arts
Join us Saturday, March 20 at 7:00 PM for a reception in honor of the CROSS/PURPOSE exhibit, featuring a gallery talk from the chair of the Art Department at Trinity Western University, Cindie Chase. The evening will begin with light refreshments and wonderful music from a string quartet led by Chris Gonvers, followed by reflections and Q&A with Professor Chase, as well as plenty of time to enjoy the wide variety of works on display. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us! For more information, contact Haley Ballast.
Missions
Come Celebrate 25 Years in Partnership With Honduras, April 16-25!
Twenty-five years ago God called John Knox Church into a unique partnership with Flor del Campo, a slum community on the outskirts of the capital city of Tegucigalpa. Much has changed since those early, scruffy days. Many roads have been paved, sturdy concrete houses have replaced dilapidated shacks, children have been educated, viable micro businesses have been started, hearts have been touched. But one thing has remained the same: The love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit pervade all we do. If you haven't been to Honduras since those early days, why not come see how 25 years of support and friendship can change a community. If you haven't yet experienced this precious partnership, now is the time. We go to renew friendships (and establish new ones!), to help improve homes and to celebrate with our Honduras family. Fiesta! Don't miss this exciting mission trip. April 16- to 25. For more details, contact Joe Peritore.
Children's Ministries
The JKPC session adopted a new policy. National Background Screening for volunteers who work with children and youth will now be run. Prior to now, volunteers underwent a state wide screening process; but in an attempt to do the most we can to safeguard our children it was felt a national screening was in order. Anyone who works at JKPC with children or youth under the age of 18 will need to enter some information. You may utilize the following computer link. The background checks will be run by a company named Protect My Ministry. It will only take about 3 minutes to enter your information. For more information, or questions about this policy please contact the office or Dave Roberts.
Sunday Adult Class “Luke, whose first volume we know as the gospel which bears his name, is telling us with his opening sentence one of the most important things about the whole book. It is all about what Jesus is continuing to do and teach … We call it ‘The Acts of the Apostles’, but in truth we should really think of it as ‘The Acts of Jesus (Part II)’.” N.T. Wright, Acts for Everyone.
As the community of John Knox engages in a time of pastoral transition, the Book of Acts provides a terrific text for reflecting on how Jesus worked in the early Church to redeem and transform humanity and human history, and how, by the same Spirit, we might likewise “serve God’s purpose in our own generation” (Acts 13:36). Come and join us, even if you have never been before, as we journey through the text in thoughtful reading, reflection and conversation each Sunday morning.
Time: Sundays at 7:50AM to 8:50 AM
Location: Multipurpose Room
Audience: For everyone, especially those in or considering ministry leadership
Books available at the Welcome Center
Meet 'n' Mingle
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Meets the third Friday of every month Fall through Spring at 11:30 AM -
Friends, neighbors are welcome. -
Men's Leadership Breakfast
* Men's Breakfast is a time and place for fellowship and discussion of our leadership roles in the family, community and work. We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month starting in November through June at 7:30 AM in the Fireside Room.
* Purpose: to bring men together to walk with Christ, live like Christ, and work for Christ, equipping them to tell their spiritual story, leading other men to Christ and maturity.
* For more information contact Dave Duke.
Monday Night Miracles!
An open AA / 12-step meeting. Every Monday, 7:30 PM. Questions? Contact facilitator Gerri Walters.
What are Life Groups? They are complementary to our times of corporate worship and service together. They are a place to help people connect relationally to the community of faith; where they can grow toward full devotion to Christ and where they can reach out to others with His love.
In a large church like John Knox, Life Groups help us to get smaller as we grow bigger, to foster intimacy, maturity, and accountability as followers of Christ. Life Groups are the place where one can be grounded in truth while staying real with life; where what we believe is aligned with what we practice. They involve study, prayer, relationship, and service. Groups meet in homes, coffee houses, or even here at JKPC. Gatherings take place anywhere from weekly to bi-weekly to once a month and normally last an hour and a half to two hours. There are groups for men, women and couples.
For information contact our Life Group Coordinator Gregg Baklund.
Men's On-Going Life Groups - Join one of the men's groups and become a Man after God's own heart.
Tue. 6:30 AM @ Sal's Deli in Burien - Contact Dave Duke (weekly)
Tue. 7:00 AM @
Wed. 7:00 PM @ JKPC (Chapel), Contact Joe Peritore (every other Wednesday)
Sat. 7:00 AM @ JKPC (Fireside Room) - Contact Larry Bjork (1st & 3rd Saturdays)
Women’s Life Groups –Women's Life Groups will begin a new book "Life Principles from Women in the Bible" in January. Groups meeting Thursday morning (Childcare available) and Monday evening. If you have questions or would like to join a group please contact Marsha Baklund or Della Hoag for additional details.
2010 Women’s Retreat at Warm Beach April 23-25
Join us for a weekend of worship, teaching, rest, recreation and great food and, better yet, a chance to connect with other women from John Knox. Featuring Award-winning speaker, songwriter, author, and Women of Faith worship leader-Babbie Mason! Sign up online at www.Warmbeach.com or call 800.228.6724. For more information contact Julie Rice or Lori Isbell. We really want to see you there!
Foundations Class at 9:00 AM for Jr. and Sr. High Students.
Tuesday Evening
The X, 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Youth Center - games, food, friends, God and fun for anyone in grades 7th-8th.
Wednesday Evening
The Gathering, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Youth Center - connect with God and others through worship, teaching, small groups and hang-time. Open to all high school students.
To find out what's happening in Student Ministries, please visit the web sites below. Check out the Google Calendar!
Click HERE to visit the Parent's site.
Click HERE to visit the Student's site.