During these past months of pandemic restrictions, we hold firm to the truth that the church of Jesus is still alive and active. We miss being able to meet in person, yet believe that we continue to be God’s people, worshipping, connecting and serving in unique ways. We are planning ahead for when we will be together in person.
With the January 11 launch of the state’s updated approach, “Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery”, and with our Gathering Again survey results in hand, the staff and leadership team recognize that our plans needed to be updated and clarified.
In light of these principles and based on our collective discernment, we will adhere to the guidelines—as outlined on page 5 of the Healthy Washington plan—for “Indoor Entertainment Establishments” rather than those for religious organizations. We recognize a separate set of guidelines, specific to places of worship, could be used. Yet our witness to the community leads us to choose a path that does not elevate ourselves above others.
In Phase 2, we will advance in our multi-step plan to gather in ways that are both responsible and reflective of our convictions as a church. This includes a new Sunday evening gathering we call Vespers, a simple service of worship, word and reflection together. Regardless of which phase we are currently in, we will continually review and update our plans as needed, and we look forward to new opportunities to be together in worship and service.
PLCC Life Groups are a place to come together as friends, to care, support and encourage each other, and to experience what it means to follow Jesus alongside others. Many of our Life Groups are meeting online until it’s safe to once again meet in person.
Check out Life GroupsHi Students! There’s a few ways that you can get connected this season. Check it out:
- Sunday @ 4pm – High School Small Groups
- Sunday @ 6pm – Middle School Small Groups
- Wednesday @ 8:30am – High School Guys Small Group
- Wednesday @ 4:30pm – High School Girls Small Group
In addition, we have a small acoustic worship night called Vespers that takes place Sunday @ 5pm… and your whole family is invited! All you have to do is sign up beforehand.
Let’s stay Connected!
- Instagram: Pine Lake Youth
- To receive text updates about what’s going on, text the phrase @plcc612 to 81010
- Sign up to receive weekly emails:
- Entire church
- Children and Families
- Pine Lake Youth – 6th-12th grades
- College Students
Hi families!
During this time we’ve shifted lessons and activities to an online format. There are many ways to engage throughout the week and month:
- Snack & Storytime on Zoom every Tuesday
- Facebook Private Group – lessons and extra content posted weekly
- Sunday Services include a lesson for kids
- First Sunday of the Month – Drive-Thru Communion / Blessing with resource kits for kids
Winter Curriculum
- People of God: Ordinary People of an Extraordinary God
- February 28 – God Protects Daniel
- March 7 – God Redirects Jonah
- March 14 – God Proclaims through John the Baptist
- March 21 – God Saves through Jesus
- March 28 – Palm Sunday – Hosanna!
- April 4 – Easter Sunday
Upcoming Events
- Easter Hop – April 3, 11:00am – 12:30pm
- Global 6K – May 22
- Sports Camp – July 26 – 30
Sign up to receive weekly emails:
- Entire church
- Children and Families
- Pine Lake Youth – 6th-12th grades
- College Students
The transition to online connection has presented a great opportunity in the form of Daily Reflection videos! They are posted each weekday morning* to our Facebook page, and our hope is that they offer insight and encouragement for your day.
*(On Wednesdays, our 12@12 live-stream prayer gathering will serve as our daily reflection)
Join us for 12@12 as we gather live on Facebook every Wednesday for 12 minutes of prayer at 12pm. Prayer is a value we deeply treasure at PLCC and encourage you to come each week as we bring our prayers to God together!
Check out 12@12Pine Lake Covenant Church collects Care Fund offerings to provide confidential support to those in our community that have a temporary financial need. Funds are disbursed through the Congregational Care Team who determines eligibility after meeting with the person(s) requesting assistance. During COVID, face-to-face meetings have not always been appropriate and therefore have sometimes been replaced by phone or online connection to determine the need and pray with the potential recipient.
Stephen Ministry is a lay person ministry that provides one-on-one confidential support to people who are going through life’s challenges to a point of being overwhelmed—challenges such as isolation and loneliness; anxiety over health; grief; juggling work, childcare, and schooling responsibilities; financial strain or job loss; uncertainty about the future.
Our Stephen Ministers offer one-on-one support with weekly discussions or meetings. In the current environment, we are utilizing Zoom and also safely connecting through socially distanced meetings.
Request a Stephen MinisterThis has been a hard season of life for everyone, and may be particularly hard on marriages. If you’re contemplating separation or divorce, or you’re struggling after divorce, we have a team to help walk alongside you. DivorceCare is a 13-week program with video lessons and workbooks, plus online conversations with trained leaders.
This group meets online on Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm. Join at any time throughout the session.
Learn MoreGriefShare is a support group with the goal of providing ongoing, effective ministry to people in our community who are grieving the death of a loved one.
This group currently meets Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 pm in the sanctuary while wearing masks and keeping socially distanced. Join at any time throughout the session.
Learn More“Capernaum’s Got Talent” – May 17 & 24
YoungLife Capernaum provides community, friendship, and care centered around Jesus for friends with special needs in the Sammamish/Issaquah area. For the past several years we have hosted ‘Capernaum’s Got Talent‘ on our campus, a talent show for students with special needs and their families. It is a powerful one-night experience where our community comes together to celebrate the talents and gifts of each student. Last year we had to cancel this event last-minute, and this year it will be virtual! We invite you to join this virtual event taking place Monday, May 17, and Monday, May 24, @ 4pm to celebrate and support our YoungLife Capernaum friends. In addition, if you or anyone in your family is looking to further connect with YoungLife Capernaum reach out to Pastor Mark Neely
Email Pastor Mark NeelyEcho Glen is a juvenile facility in our area that provides treatment services for male and female residents, and has been a longtime partner of PLCC. Currently, we are forming a team to lead ‘Alpha Youth’ at Echo Glen beginning this spring and are in need of volunteers to help lead! Contact Pastor Mark Neely for more information.
Email Pastor Mark Neely