Weekly Update - Pizza My ❤️ Fundraiser Today!

Weekly Update - Pizza My ❤️ Fundraiser Today!

 





JKPC Restaurant Fundraiser
Today From 4-9 p.m.
*Some JKPC folks will be arriving at 5:30/5:45 p.m.
if you would like to join the fun!
 



30% of your purchase will support John Knox Presbyterian Church. Visit Pizza My Heart in Dublin 7281 Amador Plaza Rd. (925) 361-7855 It’s good on “Dine In” and Take Out. Mention JKPC, show a flyer or use Online Order Code: JKPC204 at www.pizzamyheart.com CLICK HERE for the Flyer!
Money earned will help support JKPC participation in this year's St. Patrick's Day Festival!


 



 

This Sunday February 8...                                    
Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m.
 

We will welcome guest Pastor Summer Levinson.
Her message titled is: "
From Brokenness to Shalom: Our Calling to Wholeness" based on Genesis 12:1-4
We will also be celebrating our Boy & Girl Scouts this Sunday!!


 

 




February Soup Drive!

         No matter what team you are rooting for, you will for sure be on the Winning Team when you help the Children’s Emergency Food Bank by donating non-perishable soup throughout the month of February. You will be giving a warm meal to a family in need!

               Look out for a collection bin in front of the office.
A reminder that Food Donations are needed all year round to help fill the shelves. 
Thank you!


 

 

 


       



   Senior Valentine’s Lunch
Sunday, February 15 @ 11 a.m.


             The Deacons invite all JKPC Seniors to a special Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.
There will be delicious food, live music, and great fellowship!
          CLICK HERE to RSVP or see Nancie Maxwell after worship on Sunday.
 


Celebration of Life for Dave Rauch

Saturday, February 21, at 11:00 a.m. at JKPC
Followed by a Reception in Fellowship Hall

CLICK HERE to sign up to bring food for the reception.
Please continue to lift up Sandy Rauch and family in prayer.

 

 


 

LitWits Book Discussion and Potluck
         Tuesday, February 10


Zoom will meet at 4:00 p.m. and the in-person, potluck-dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Carolee Ruedi’s gracious home: 7809 Kentwood Way, Pleasanton. Do join us, if you can, for great food, warm fellowship, and our always interesting discussion, this time about the first book on our new reading schedule. Be sure to let Carolee know as soon as possible that you will be attending and what tasty appetizer, main dish, side or dessert you will be bringing: c.ruedi@comcast.net. Let’s celebrate the beginning of the 27th year of Litwits joy!!

For the February meeting, please read The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans.

 


                                               
 
    Annual Corporate and Congregational Meeting 
Sunday, 
February 15 after Worship

Please plan to stay after worship for this meeting. The JKPC 2025 Annual Report will be received by the congregation. The full report will be emailed out and also available on the church website. During this meeting, we will also be electing a Nominating Committee for new Deacons and Elders, and receiving the 2026 Budget.
 

 

Don’t forget your 2026 Per Capita 

 As part of the Presbytery of San Francisco, JKPC is required to pay a “per capita fee”. That fee for us is $45 per member. Please pay by check using the pew envelopes marked “per capita” or go online using Vanco (on our website). 




 


 Ash Wednesday Service
 February 18 at 7 p.m.


You are invited to start your Lenten journey at our Ash Wednesday service. This will be a reflective time of music and brief messages by Pastor Laura Bolin. We finish the service by placing ashes on each individual as a recognition of our brokenness before the Lord. This contemplative service is a meaningful way to begin the Season of Lent. We hope you will join us. 

 

 



"Welcome Pastor Michelle" Sunday, February 22

It’s with joyful anticipation that we’re preparing to welcome
Pastor Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga as the new called pastor at JKPC!

 Pastor Michelle will begin her time at JKPC on Sunday, February 22.
We’ll celebrate together after worship with a special
“Welcome Brunch” potluck.

CLICK HERE to  sign up to bring a dish to share for the brunch.
We will also need help with set-up on Saturday afternoon and prep on Sunday. 

This will be a wonderful time of fellowship & a chance to introduce yourself to our new pastor!
 

 







 


 




Who’s Who at JKPC??

Pastor Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga’s first day at JKPC will be on

Sunday, February 22!  Help us to Help her to get to Know us…

· Do you have a nametag? Please wear it on Sundays!

· Do you need a nametag? Please let the office know by Friday, February 6!

 



 




Prayers of Joy and Concern: for continued healing for Sandy Tomcik following hip/femur surgery; for peace in our country; from Diane Mukerjee, prayers for the hockey team families that were in a serious car accident in Colorado; for job opportunities for those seeking employment; for our new pastor, Michelle Vecchio-Lyzenga, as she goes through this time of transition; for all who are grieving the loss of loved ones, especially Sandy Rauch and family.

 

 

This Week's Happenings…


Wednesday..
4:00 p.m.        JKPC Restaurant Fundraiser -  Pizza My Heart

Thursday ...     
7:00 p.m.          Alanon - Room D
                     **Dean/Steve will email out music rehearsal info**


Friday ...         
8:00 a.m.        Men’s Bible Study - Country Waffle
10:00 a.m.      LIFT Bible Study - Conference Room
5:00 p.m.        Troop 986 - Fellowship Hall


Saturday...
9:00 p.m.       Troop 986 - Fellowship Hall - Pinewood Derby!

Sunday...

9:30 a.m.       Worship Service - Sanctuary  
11:15 a.m.     Heavenly Grace Church - Sanctuary

4:00 p.m.       Rock for Kids

   

Thought for the week: