COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge with Marilyn McIntyre
        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

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, February 9                              10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Love Songs with Dr. Higgenbothan; and “Catch Phrase!”

Tom Hunter in Concert
        Friday, February 9                              7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
        Music for children of all ages. Tickets on sale soon.

Pancake Brunch/Dessert Auction
        Sunday, February 11                     10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
        Fund raiser for our Youth Group Spring Mission Trip.

PresbyFolks – Men’s Volleyball, UCSB vs. UC San Diego
        Thursday, February 15                   7:00 p.m.
        Robertson Gym, UCSB. $7 at door, see flyer in Reception Office
        Call only for van transportation: 687-0754. For  info: Nancy (569-2877)

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, February 16                             10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “The Stream Team,” speaker: Ben Pitterle. Plus: Bible Study with Judith.

Clipper Fleet (Spares & Pairs) Dinner and Program
        Friday, February 16                             6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
        Dinner: $13 per person. Reservations required. Call Doug at 685-8232.

Presbyterian Women Luncheon (men are welcome, too!)
        Thursday, February 22                        12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
        “Miracles,” speaker: Janet Evans. Lunch: $8. Call 687-0754 for
        reservation.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, February 23                             10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “Senior Living Consultants,” speaker: Peggy Renker. Plus: BINGO!

Annual Women’s Retreat
        Friday, March 9                         5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
        Saturday, March 10                              9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
        “Inward Journey – Outward Journey: the Call to the Spiritual Life”
        The Rev. Susan Copeland. Pick up registration form in Reception Office.

Outreach Concert: St John’s Choir and Orchestra of Hamburg, Germany
        Wednesday, March 14                     7:30 p.m.
        Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and concert: $25, Concert only: $10.

Congregational Breakfast and Workshop
        Saturday, March 31                              8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
        Theme: “Faith Sharing and Being a Welcoming Congregation”
        Speaker: Gary Demarest. Cost: $5.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

High School Ski Trip is coming!  February 23-25.  Meet Friday, February 23, at 12 noon, and return Sunday by 3 pm.  $100 (not including ski ticket).  Register by Feb. 15th, and call Sheri at 680-5609 for details or with questions.

Junior High Slam!   Friday night, 6-7:30 pm, in the Youth Lounge.  Come check it out!

High School Youth Group , Thursday, 7-9 pm, Youth Lounge.

Next Sunday!  Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the Youth Spring Break Mission Trip.  Come eat some pancakes and quiche, and bid on something spectacular. And if you have something small or large to donate for our auction, please call Sheri at 680-5609.

ADULT EDUCATION FOR FEBRUARY : Join Marilyn McEntyre in Anderson Lounge at 9:00a.m. for a series on Forgiveness.

“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 . If you would like envelopes contact Tina at 687-0754, ext. 105.

FPC FOLK HEADED TO THE GULF! 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 will be headed to the Gulf Coast March 17-24 to help storm-ravaged families rebuild. 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. Thank you in advance for your prayer support, and keep your eyes open for further developments.

EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFE IS HERE. We will be serving Equal Exchange/Fairly Traded Coffee at our Sunday morning coffee time. A basket will be placed on the table for your contributions. Fair Trade helps build pride; and independence, and empowers communities of small farmers in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Fair Trade guarantees small farmers reasonable prices for organic coffee. If you wish to help you are welcome to purchase coffee, tea and chocolate for your home use. Contact Judith Muller (687-0754 x. 108).

WOMEN’S RETREAT! There are few major road signs on the sacred path as we seek to enrich our lives on the journey inward. This year’s Women’s Retreat will explore how we walk the inward path alone, with family, within the context of the faith community and as service in the world. The Rev. Susan Copeland returns as this year’s retreat facilitator. The retreat is Friday evening (5:30 - 9:00 p.m.), March 9, and Saturday (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), March 10. The $40 fee includes dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Questions? Talk to Jacci Trandall; Kati Buehler or Sandy Hess. Bring a friend to the Women’s Retreat!

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 .