http://www.fpcsb.org Patio eNews Update
An eNewsletter of FPCSB
Volume 73, January 19, 2007
Web Site: www.fpcsb.org

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Sunday, January 21

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "What Do You See?"
Scripture: John 4:27-38
Speaker: Bill Pannell

9:00 AM - All church, All Age Education/Sunday School

Adult Education this week:
At 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge
 “How Should Presbyterians Deal with the Tough Issues of Our Times”
The speaker is Gerry Larson
   
10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon: "What Do You See?"
Scripture: John 4:27-38
Speaker: Bill Pannell

10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.

The eNews will sometimes come out bi-weekly rather than weekly. The Sunday's scripture on January 21 will be 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and the theme will be "Is Love Possible?"

Music Recital at FPC
On Sunday, January 28, 2007, from 4:00-5:00 PM, Emma Lou Diemer, organ, and friends Jeannette Klingler, piano, Audrey Sharpe, Ashley Harrell and Kristen Dittman, sopranos, will offer a music recital for our listening pleasure and inspiration. Reception to follow. **A free will offering will be requested to help defray expenses.**

FPC Folk Headed to The Gulf
A dozen First Presbyterian members will be headed to the Gulf Coast March 17-24 to help storm-ravaged families rebuild. They'll be partnering with the church organization Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), with which several of our sister congregations have worked (St. Andrews, El Montecito, and Santa Ynez Valley, to name a few). The base of operations will be Luling, Louisiana -- one of six PDA "villages" where volunteers are housed, fed, and instructed. The group will most likely work on a home in the New Orleans area. Members from other churches will be in Luling at the same time; everyone will pitch in to help. Who's going from FPC? Dave and Cynthy Ardell, Gil Ashor, Don and Esther Bennett, Kati and Peter Buehler, Chuck Curtis, Jay and Marilyn Torrey, and Bruce and Nancy Williams. Thank you in advance for your prayer support, and keep your eyes open for further developments.

Sizzling Saturday Has Game Night
On Saturday, January 13, the Sizzling Saturday group hosted a game night. The games, explained and led by Terry and Susan Lydon, were an inventive series. After forming groups, people rotated through a succession of games that included Pictionary, "Spoons," a scavenger hunt, and "pantyhose golf." Lots of fun. For more information on future events, please contact Susan Slattery or Juleine Schmidt.
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To find out more, please download the flyer and registration form.

A Congregational Meeting will be held

Sunday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. in the Christian Fellowship Center

Dinner: $8.00 per person

Call Juleine at 687-0754 to make your reservation.
Or sign up on the patio.

In Memoriam

Barbara Ralston – January 16, 2007
A memorial service celebrating Barbara’s life will be held
Monday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. 

COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge with Gerry Larson
      Sunday, January 21                                     9:00 a.m.
      “How Should Presbyterians Deal with the Tough Issues of Our Times”

Presbyterian Women’s Dinner CHANGE!!
      Monday, January 22                         5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
      “Why Women Are the Solution to the Problems in Africa”
      Speaker: Rebecca Tinsley.  Dinner: $9.00
      Reservations required. Sign up in the Reception Office by Sunday!

Senior Activities Program
      Friday, January 26                                       10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
      Paul Nefstead: “Earthquakes in Santa Barbara County.” Then: Pictionary!

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge with Dan Stevens
      Sunday, January 28                                     9:00 a.m.
      “Water”: information about Lifewater International

First Presbyterian Church Music Recital
      Sunday, January 28                                     4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
      Emma Lou Diemer, organ; Jeannette Klingler, piano; plus
      Audrey Sharpe, Ashley Harrell and Kristen Dittman, sopranos

Congregational Meeting
      Sunday, January 28                                     5:30 – 7:45 p.m.
      Annual Report of First Presbyterian Church, Supper: $8. call 687-0754

Winter Inquirer’s Classes Begin
      Monday, January 29                         7 – 8:30 p.m.
      Learn more about the Presbyterian Church: 4 week class. Call 687-0754

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge with Marilyn McEntyre
      Sundays in February                                    9:00 a.m.
      “Reflections on Forgiveness” a 4-week series.

Faith and Literature – Women’s Reading Group
      Wednesday, February 7                               9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
      Discussion of “Vintage Book of Latin American Stories”, pg. 119-143
      In Anderson Lounge. Call Loyda: 687-4995 for information

Tom Hunter in Concert
      Friday, February 9                                        6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
      Music for children of all ages. Tickets on sale soon.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS in front of the Pulpit this morning are dedicated by George Dubbels in honor of his wife, Dorothy, whose birthday is today. Congratulations, Dorothy! Following the service the Deacons will take the flowers to those unable to worship with us.

ADULT EDUCATION for Sunday, January 21, 9:00 a.m., Anderson Lounge. “How Should Presbyterians deal with the Tough Issues of Our Times?” taught by Dr. Gerald Larson.

COMING JANUARY 28: the Rev. Dan Stevens speaking about providing potable water to the world. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m. next Sunday for the Adult Education hour.

Contribution Envelopes are available in the reception office for those who have requested them. If you do not find envelopes with your name and would like them OR, if you do not want envelopes, please let us know that as well. Please contact Tina at 687-0754, ext. 105.

“PER CAPITA PAYMENTS” Thank you to those of you who have made your 2007 Per Capita payment. Our church’s apportionment from Presbytery is $27 per member. Per Capita dollars are how Presbyterians share the costs of coming together to discern the Spirit’s leading for the future. Go to www.pcusa.org/dollarsandsense.com for more info. We encourage all members to help with their share of the apportionment.

PRAYER REQUESTS: The Prayer Chain is available to pray for your needs. In the Narthex and in the Fireside Lounge are new Prayer Boxes provided by the Congregational Care Ministry. Please fill out a request form and leave it in the box, or call Chuck at 687-0754, x 102. All prayer requests are kept confidential.

JUST ONE MORE WEEK AND EQUAL EXCHANGE FAIR TRADE COFFEE IS HERE JANUARY 28TH! We will be offering Equal Exchange/Fairly Traded Coffee at our Sunday morning coffee time. Fair Trade helps build pride and independence, and empowers communities of small farmers and their families in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Small farmers are currently in the midst of an economic crisis caused by the historically low market prices of coffee. Fair Trade guarantees that small farmers cooperatives receive at least $1.26 per pound for conventional coffee and $1.41 per pound for organic coffee. After you taste this coffee, if you wish to participate in a buying club, please let Judith Muller (687-0754, x108) know of your desire. An information DVD is also available. (By serving, purchasing, fairly traded coffee we are ensuring that farmers benefit and receive long-term support.

Junior Highers!  Beware this Friday!  We're coming to get you...

High School Youth Group!  Virtues and Vices, and other things as well.  7-9 pm, Thursday, Youth Lounge/Annex.

All Youth Group members!  Broomball next Sunday!  On ice!  3:45pm -8:45 pm.  We've been challenged by St. Andrew's Pres. and we must rise to the challenge!  We'll take care of them, then eat pizza!  Back before 9 pm...

All Youth Group members!  Help serve the cold and hungry, Monday, January 29th.  4-7 pm, meet at the church.  Let Sheri know of interest.  We'll feed you as well!
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