http://www.fpcsb.org Patio eNews Update
An eNewsletter of FPCSB
Volume 76, February 8, 2007
Web Site: www.fpcsb.org

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Sunday, February 11

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "You’ve Got Potential"
Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

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

Adult Education this week:
At 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge
“Reflections on Forgiveness"
(A four-week series)
The speaker is Marilyn McEntyre
   
10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon: "You’ve Got Potential"
Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.


PresbyFolks Attends UCLA Basketball Game and Has Adventure
On Saturday, February 3rd, the PresbyFolks travelled to UCLA to see the Bruins play Oregon State. There were some unexpected additions to the trip, and they are highlighted very well by Lorraine Vander Ark, as quoted below. Click on the link that follows to read the rest of Lorraine's article. Thank you to Lorraine for describing this unforgettable day so very well!

Presbyfolks Adventure Trip to UCLA
by Lorraine Vander Ark

Sixteen of us set out in the church van Saturday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. for a 2:30 p.m. UCLA basketball game. We got as far as Agoura Hills before our van sputtered and stopped. Fortunately, we were able to get to the top of an off ramp near a filling station. So there were sixteen senior citizens with a senior citizen bus driver stranded in Agoura Hills. (One blessing was that the service station had restrooms.) Eventually the AAA service man arrived and got the van started. After our driver, Dave McEachen, took it for a little test drive, it was thought to be OK to resume the trip. We all got aboard and started down the 101 again. The avid basketball fans were at this point beginning to check their watches to see it they were going to make it to the game on time. Read the rest.

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Adult Education: CRISES OF THE CHRIST
March 4, 11, 18, and 25 with Harold Englund
Between Christmas and Easter, the Church turns its attention to the earthly ministry of Jesus.  Aware that his human nature was like ours, we try to understand his growth, his identification of his mission, his crisis experiences.
Jesus' birth and Temple visit at age 12, his baptism and temptation, his choice of disciples, his testing of the Twelve and his transfiguration, and finally, the events leading up to his death and resurrection: what were his major decisions and why were they important?

These "Crises of the Christ" should take us to the heart of Jesus' own struggles, the purpose of his mission and its results.  Bring a New Testament.





Rev. Eugenia Gamble
awarding winning writer, nationally renowned preacher,
and dynamic conference leader
speaks at the
Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery
2007 Spring Gathering
"Gather to Celebrate Restoration"
Saturday, May 19, 2007
9:30am to 3:30pm
Cambria Community Presbyterian Church
2750 Yorkshire Drive, Cambria, CA  93428
This program should be very popular, so sign up early.
$10 admission includes lunch.
Reservations by May 12 to Carol Hindman, P.O. Box 1795, Cambria, CA  93428
805-924-1168

Westmont Chamber Orchestra Orchestra Concert on February 9 and 11
The Westmont Chamber Orchestra Orchestra Concert will be held on February 9 and 11. The program will include the 4th movement of Brahms' "Requiem," "How Lovely Are Your Dwellings Lord," a setting of Psalm 84, and a beautiful setting of an original hymn tune by American composer Henry Cowell in his "Hymn and Fuguing Tune #10." The program also features guest faculty artist Patrick Anderson on guitar playing Vivaldi's Guitar Concerto in D and Joaquin Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un gentilhombre." Tickets are $5 and students of all ages are free.
Friday, February 9, 8:00 P.M. Victoria Hall Theatre
Sunday, February 11, 7:00 P.M. El Montecito Presbyterian Church.

Discover the church website!
Find out about upcoming events, how to join a Fellowship Group, how to contact church staff and clergy, and much, much more! Go to fpcsb.org .

COMING EVENTS

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

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. + 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. Reservations: 687-0754

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  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, by reservation only.
      Concert only: $10. “Meet the Artists” reception to follow concert.

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

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

Save a Life ....Learn CPR

Monday February 26th, 2007 from 6PM-9PM  at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. This course is designed for non-professional caregivers, teachers and any lay person who wants to learn these skills. At the end of this course participants will be able to describe the links in the Chain of Survival, describe and demonstrate the steps of CPR and relief of a Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking victim) and describe and recognize the signs of 4 major emergencies in adults. You will receive a course completion card. Cost $10 per person.

Phone 569-7325 and tell them your Parish Nurse sent you. (You may see me there this night!
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