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Welcome to Lake Grove Presbyterian Church. We are glad you may be looking for more information about our church.

You’ll find Lake Grove Presbyterian Church (LGPC) is a church who believes Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives. In worship, we connect the Bible to our daily reality – both our struggles and our successes. We want Sunday worship to be a catalyst that empowers us to live for Christ in whatever we do during the rest of the week.

We have three worship services: an informal service at 8:00 AM, and two traditional services, one at 9:30 AM and one at 11:00 AM. We have Sunday School at the two later services.

As a church, we encourage people to have a growing personal faith. We offer a number of opportunities for lifelong learning, and we have many small group settings for making and deepening friendships. This is a generous, caring congregation who shares the Lord’s passion for the least and the lost in our community and in our world. Check out our mission partnerships, especially the ones working among the poorest of the world.

If you haven’t already done so, please fill out our visitor card. Introduce yourself to one of our pastors. Join the congregation after service for refreshments in Fellowship Hall. We would love to meet you, answer your questions and help you, as you search for a church home.

Read through this booklet to find out more about our people, our staff, our mission and our ministries – or go to our website and click visitor info to watch the slide show of our church to get a better feel for who we are. If you would like additional information, please email or call us and we will get back in touch with you as soon as possible.

We hope to see you again next Sunday.

Pastor Bob Sanders

Our church has been blessed with many faithful and committed stewards who have served faithfully over the years to bring us to where we are today. To the Glory of God!

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Bob SandersSenior Pastor

bob@lakegrovepres.org(503) 636-5656

The Peace Ringers (Grades 6 – 12) is our middle and high school bell choir. Musical knowledge is required with the goal of development of handbell and music skills. Directed by Leanne Bilstrom. Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:15 P.M..

The Joy Choir (Ages 4 – Kindergarten) is a fun way to learn basic musical skills and to praise God. The group sings for Sunday worship when ready. Directed by Julie Strong. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:00 – 4:40 P.M.

Wednesday Children’s Choirs & Handbells is a learning opportunity for elementary children to develop their musical skills. Weekly concurrent rehearsals for grades 1-5 create an opportunity for the whole family to participate. Choose to participate in all or part of the program.

Carol Choir (Grades 1-2) - Directed by Beverly Seifert. Rehearsals: Wed., 4:00 – 4:40 P.MChime Ringers (Grades 1-2) - Directed by Leanne Bilstrom.

Celebration Choir (Grades 3-5) - Directed by Beverly Seifert. Rehearsals: Wed., 4:45 – 5:30 P.MGenesis Bells (Grades 3-5) - Directed by Leanne Bilstrom.

FOR ADULTSThe Sanctuary Choir, our 85 voice choir, leads the congregation in worship most Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 services. No audition is required. All are welcome! Childcare is provided. Directed by Wendy Bamonte. Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30 P.M.

The New Life Choir sings for our 8:00 service and for special occasions. This choir is open to all. Childcare is provided. Directed by Tori Cumings. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.

The Covenant Bell Choir worships through the art of English handbell ringing. This choir plays in worship services monthly and on special occasions. Directed by Leanne Bilstrom. Rehearsals: Mondays, 7:15 – 9:30 P.M.

Lake Grove Presbyterian Church is blessed with a vital and vibrant Music Ministry. We have 10 choirs for singers and ringers, ages 4 - 104. As a minister of music, you will not only be sharing your gifts, but also enjoying the fellowship and care of this community. This will be an opportunity to grow in your faith and musical experience. All of our programs are steeped in excellence, all to the Glory of God!

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“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” -Psalm 15:6MUSIC MINISTRY

Tori CumingsDirector of Contemporary Worshiptori@lakegrovepres.org

Leanne BilstromDirector of Handbellsbilstrom@hotmail.com

Beverly SeifertDirector of Children’s & Youth Choir

bmajorchord@yahoo.com

Julie StrongDirector of Joy Choirstrong-julie@hotmail.com

Mitchell GrohOrganistmitchgroh@comcast.net

Melinda Gordon Program Assistantmelinda@lakegrovepres.org

FOR STUDENTS (age 4 - 18)Amazing Grace Choir (Grades 6 – 12) teaches the skills of melody, harmony, rhythm, vocal tone, choral technique and teamwork. Everyone is invited. This choir sings monthly. Directed by Beverly Seifert. Rehearsals: Sundays, 5:30 – 6:30 P.M.

Some Premises of our Work

We take seriously the concept of discipleship mentioned in our purpose statement, and believe we are to

become more like Jesus.

We hold high the importance of interpersonal relationships, based on the teaching of Jesus about the great

commandment, “loving God with all your heart, mind and soul,” and the one like it, “loving your neighbor as

yourself ” (Matthew 22:37:39), and believing that a trusting relationship in Jesus Christ is the foundation for

abundant life (John 10:10b).

Our Adult Learning Leaders are encouraged to help people make the link between knowing and doing. While

acknowledging the place of “classroom style” learning, we aim for events that impact the whole person – not

just mind and heart, but behavior.

ADULT LEARNING

You’ll find all sorts of opportunities for spiritual growth here at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church: groups of all sizes, meeting at various times during the week — Bible studies, book discussions, support groups. There is something for everyone who wants to have a vital and growing faith.

Adult Learning OpportunitiesIn Adult Learning, we offer courses every Sunday morning and during our “Growing in the Grove” courses on Wednesday evenings (3 terms are offered, fall, winter and spring). We encourage

The purpose of Adult Christian Education at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church is to provide a continuous program for discipleship, equipping people to grow in their commitment to Christ, Christ’s church and Christ’s work in the world.

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Growing in Christ: as Christians, we never stop “growing” or moving toward healthy maturity until God “completes the good work” in us. Philippians 1:6

folks to attend these courses to augment the teaching they get in Sunday morning worship through our weekly sermons. Part of our “default setting” for the faith family at Lake Grove is adults are involved in ongoing Bible studies or at least attending a series or workshop once or twice a year.

Throughout the year, including summer, you can find opportunities to explore faith issues and deepen your understanding of the WORD, both written (Bible) and living (Jesus).

Wendy BamonteDirector of Music Ministrieswendy@lakegrovepres.org

COMMUNITY LIFE MINISTRYFellowship - Groups - Membership - S.H.A.P.E.

Encourage—Community Life Ministry’s mission is to connect people in loving, Christ-centered relationships in our church and local communities. Our strategy for accomplishing this mission is Fellowship, Groups, Membership and S.H.A.P.E.

If you have any further questons regarding Community Life, please let us know. We would love to meet you!

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FellowshipWe open wide the doors of our church every week and greet folks as they enter the door. We provide the coffee, donut holes and bagels on Sunday morning (yep, that’s us) so that our guests have a chance to interact with our community. We also provide several all-church events like the Harvest Festival for the entire congregation to gather, eat and enjoy each

other. If your gifts lie in hospitality or event planning, then Community Life is the place for you!

GroupsWe offer classic larger demographic ministries; such as, Women’s and Men’s, Primetime (Senior Adults), Singles and Young Families and Adults. We also offer Small Groups, groups of 10-12 who gather together to study, fellowship and build deep Christ-centered friendships and relationships. Small groups can be Mariners Groups (fellowship groups),

Navigator Groups (study-based groups) or Lifeboats (covenant groups).

MembershipMembership is the step our guests take when they decide to join the family. Community Life is the gateway commission to membership at LGPC. Three times a year we offer our Discovering LGPC: New Members Seminar. It is a 4-hour class, led by the Pastoral staff, giving a cursory review of the ministry here and offering you the opportunity to join our family.

S.H.A.P.E.We encourage every member to be in ministry, but how do you do that? S.H.A.P.E. is a six week class offered several times a year which helps people review their Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality Traits and Experiences and weaving those aspects of life together to develop a missional statement for one’s life. Our prayer is that through S.H.A.P.E. people will be launched into the purpose that God has for their life!

Brent JamesMinister for Community Life

Brent@lakegrovepres.org 503-636-5656 ext. 111

to serve others in our community. Some organizations we serve are World Vision, International Justice Mission, Night Strike and Carman Oaks Retirement Center.

Still Young At Heart?Our vital youth ministry programs are possible because of faithful volunteers, and we have very creative ideas to utilize any gift, skill or hobby Please let us know your quirks and somewhere down the line, we’ll come calling and put you to good use!

YOUTH MINISTRY Befriend – Belong – Believe – Become

Our Middle School Ministry (grades 6-8)

Fish School - our Sunday morning class, is an opportunity for middle school students to get a grip on God’s Word through active learning experiences they won’t forget. (Fish School, 9:30 AM Sunday mornings, Youth Room).

Fish Company - our fun-filled Wednesday evening program, begins with dinner and continues with action-packed games, singing, fellowship and relevant messages for the adolescent head and heart. (Fish Company, 6:30-8:30 PM Wednesday evenings, Fellowship Hall).

Special Events - Our excitement overflows regularly with Back-to-School Blues, Hunt for Red October, A-Mazing Day, Safari Sam’s, Believe Conference, Winter Retreat, Tropical Fish, Sumo-Fish, movie reviews, 30-Hour Famine, Spring Explosion, Suttle Lake Summer Camp and the summer fun of Super Tuesdays and Thrilling Thursdays.

Our High School Ministry (grades 9-12)

Higher Grounds - high school students join together on Sunday mornings for eye-opening teaching and discussion, as we brew a deeper faith by studying Scripture over coffee, OJ and an occasional Krispy Kreme. (Higher Grounds, 9:30 AM Sunday mornings, Room 204).

Entheos - our high school youth group is a casual and relaxed atmosphere to ask your probing questions, learn more about Christ and discover God’s plan for your life. Our time together includes games, worship, prayer, teaching, small groups, and yes, refreshments too! (Entheos, 7-9 PM Sunday evenings, Youth Room).

Kathleen FastDirector of Youth Ministrieskathleen@lakegrovepres.org 503-636-5656 ext. 117

O U R D E S I R EOur desire is to prepare young disciples of Jesus

Christ through outreach to students, discipleship with

students and leadership through students – so they may be equipped to choose

rightly, serve sacrificially and live intentionally

for God with the new-found freedom they will

experience after graduation.

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Confirmation ClassBeginning each January, we offer Confirmation Class for students interested in exploring their faith and learning what it means to be a member of the body of Christ. Many high school students wishing to be in leadership roles take this class as a prerequisite. Confirmation is recommended for high school freshmen and sophomores.

Mission OpportunitiesThe High School Summer Mission is a central focus of our effort to reach out to serve the world together, however both the middle school and high school ministries provide many opportunities

CONGREGATIONAL CARE “Come to me all who are weak and heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

The words of Christ offer a helpful solace in the midst of difficult

times. Often we need a special touch from someone who

understands and can empathize with our situation. The deacons

and volunteers of our congregational care teams are always ready

to assist. It is their goal to extend the church’s ministry to all,

especially those who may be sick, lonely, in need or distress. The

Board of Deacons oversees such work through six ministries:

Community Outreach & Benevolence Includes offering talents and gifts to those in need; from within our congregation and in our community. Ministries within this group include: Barnabas, Career Change, Financial Ministries, Helping Hands, Love INC, and the Senior Housing Project.

Compassion & Crisis Care Offered to those who are struggling with health issues or need encouragement. Ministries within this group are: Alcoholics Anonymous, Deacon Caregiving Team, Health Ministry Team, Parish Nurse, Prayer Chain/Team, and Single Parents.

Food Assistance Programs Serves those who are isolated, hungry, disabled or unemployed. Ministries of this group are: Care and Share, Deacon’s Food Closet and Manna Ministry Program.

Grief Care Ministers to those who have suffered loss. Within this area of ministry, memorials are performed and support groups are strengthened. This group offers: Grief Share Seminar/support group and memorial assistance.

Home-Bound Ministries Helps those typically advanced in age, who are disabled, ill or need help to feel encouraged and built up in their faith. Within this group are: Home Care/Hospital Equipment, Long-Term Friendship Visitation Teams, Offsite Services/Communion and Transportation Manager.

HospitalityAn area where greeting, caring and welcoming is really the focus. Phone calls are made to those who are absent from church, meals are donated to families in transition or crisis and new parents are congratulated on their new family member. Within this group are: Absent Member Calling Program, Meals for Families in Transition/Crisis, and New Baby Welcome Ministry.

Community Outreach & Benevolence, Compassion & Crisis Care,

Food Assistance Programs, Grief Care, Home-Bound Ministries

and Hospitality. Congregational Care is done through many

volunteers as well as deacons who serve our congregation and the

community, performing and carrying out service on behalf of our

Lord and His Kingdom.

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the children’s ministryTHE ORCHARD

Welcome to The Orchard, the Children’s Ministry of Lake Grove Presbyterian church. Each Sunday, the Christian Education Wing of Lake Grove Pres buzzes with the activity of children and Sunday School classes. Our promise is to support families by nurturing and teaching children to become disciples of Jesus Christ.

An important part of our children’s Christian education is learning the elements of worship and participating along with the church family; thus, we offer several opportunities for children throughout the year. Children are always welcome in the worship services too!

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Our goal is to help children: GET CHANGED by teaching and modeling the transforming love of Christ; GET CONNECTED through relationship based activities of the Orchard; GET GOING through age appropriate stewarship opportunities for time, talent and treasure.

ChildcareChildcare is available for infants through pre-kindergarten at the 8:00 A.M. service. All childcare for Sunday mornings and special worship services is provided by childcare professionals along with trained volunteer staff.

Sunday School During the school year, we have classes during the 9:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. services. Our preschool classes (two – four years old) use a combination of HeartShaper and home-grown curriculum. Our elementary classes (K – fifth grade) use a combination of FaithWeaver and home-grown curriculum. During the summer, Sunday School classes are offered for two year olds – fifth graders at the 9:30 A.M. service only (July through Labor Day).

Special Opportunities for Children Noah’s Ark Early Childhood Program – a weekday, tuition-based program for children ages 2-1/2 to pre-K, meets one, three, or four mornings a week during the school year, and an 8 week summer camp. Thursday’s Kids – during our Thursday

morning Women’s Connection and MOPS meetings, Thursday’s Kids provides childcare and preschool classes.Third Grade Bible Course – a multi-week, special interactive study, gives third graders an overview of how to use and appreciate their own personal Bible. The course culminates with the presentation of Bibles during a Sunday worship service. Fourth Grade Communion Class – an opportunity for fourth graders and their families to understand the significance of the sacrament and prepare them to knowledgeably take part in communion.45ers – our program for fourth and fifth graders is a high-energy monthly event, full of life and joy!

StewardshipStewardship is an important part of our faith, and the children of our church family are learning to be faithful stewards of their time, talent and treasure. Each Sunday we receive an offering to share in caring for God’s people. Our ministries in Africa, Mexico and the local community are enthusiastically supported by the Sunday School program.

Summer ProgramsOur summer programs include LGPC’s one-week Discovery Bible Camp (VBS), Camp Tilikum (a day-camp for first – fifth graders) as well as other social gatherings. Other Presbytery camps are offered for all ages.

Get Involved!We love our volunteers, and they are essential to our ministry and programs! Ministry positions include teachers, caregivers, and musicians, as well as planners and helps for Discovery Bible Camp (VBS), socials, summer camps and special projects. Our volunteers go through a background check and adhere to safe practices of working with children.

Diane Parker Asst Director of Children’s Ministriesdianeparker@lakegrovepres.org 503-636-5656 ext. 101

Susie Graham Director of Children’s Ministriessusieg@lakegrovepres.org 503-636-5656 ext: 121

Barbara Kempe Program Assistantbarbara@lakegrovepres.org503-636-5656 ext. 112

Libby BoatwrightAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care

libby@lakegrovepres.org(503) 636-5656, x114

EXTEND MINISTRYTo provide relief & ongoing support in the name of Christ to believers & non-believers

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Lake Grove’s current participation in God’s Kingdom work . . .

“ . . . you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8b

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JERUSALEM (Portland Area)Addiction Recovery AssociationAngel TreeCare & ShareCascade Presbytery MinistriesEmergency Relief

Habitat for HumanityHispanic Theological InstituteInterVarsity Christian

Fellowship (PSU)InterVarsity Focus (PSU)Lake Grove Church Family

Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter

Letty Owings CenterPortland Rescue MissionSalvation Army WM’s ShelterSamaritan Counseling Center

Shepherd’s DoorYD AdventuresPUN

JUDEA & SAMARIA (Regional — West Coast)

Cascade Presbytery MinistriesFresno Refugee MinistriesHispanic Ministries — OregonInternational Students, Inc.

. . . THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (Worldwide)

Agros (Honduras)PC (USA) International Mission

Salaam Internationl (Lebanon)Senegal Ministries (Africa)

Zambia Partnership (Africa), including International Justice Mission

At Lake Grove, we believe that God uses our involvement in Christian Witness to grow us, to

help us reach our God-given potential, and move toward our eternal destiny. That’s exciting!

If you see an area below that interests you, you can find contact information in our separate

Extend brochure.

The Extend Team actively supports evangelistic efforts to reach non-believing people and

people groups in our church, community, region, nation, and world with the gospel of Jesus

Christ in a culturally sensitive way. It provides relief and ongoing support in the name of

Christ to believers and non-believers.

Graig FlachAssociate Pastor for Equiping

graig@lakegrovepres.org 503-636-5656 ext. 113

GuidinG PrinciPles: We follow God’s lead in all that we do.

We focus on partners with whom we can demonstrate the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We want to be “holistic,” meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

We seek “balanced” mission efforts on behalf of the congregation...

Geographic balance: locally, regionally, and internationally;

Demographic balance:

Ministry balance: covering efforts in Evangelism, Compassion, and Justice;

Financial balance: meeting the highest priority mission needs within budget limits

We are a Praying Church, participating in mission through ongoing prayer.

We are a Sending Church, sending our members into the field for both short-term and lifelong mission commitment.

Our work outside the walls of LGPC benefits those who are within its walls, enriching them both through education and their direct involvement.