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An eNewsletter of FPCSB
Volume 77, February 15, 2007
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Sunday, February 18

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "Up on the Mountain, Down from the Mountain"
Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

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: "Up on the Mountain, Down from the Mountain"
Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.

Pancake Breakfast and Auction Raise Funds for Youth Programs
On Sunday, February 11, the youth of our church hosted a Pancake Breakfast to raise money for their many projects and activities. Thanks to all who helped with the event and especially to those who attended and donated money through their generous bidding at the auction!
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Friday Family Fun Night Enjoys Game Fest
On Friday, February 9, the Family Fun group met to share dinner and play games. After a time enjoying computer games, the participants enjoyed "Apples to Apples" and several other games.
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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.

MEETING OF LAY READERS - Feb. 25 or March 11
All current and perspective lay readers are encouraged to come to one of the following meetings:
            February 25 at 11:45 in the CFC lead by Peter Buehler
                                    OR
            March 11 at 10:15 in the CFC lead by Gordon Hess
This will be a time to get together as a ministry group for prayer, reflection, review-orientation, and sharing.
The calendar for sign-ups for the next four months will only be available at these meetings, so come prepared with your date books!
Light refreshments will be served.


Tom Hunter Concert Well Attended
On Friday, February 9, the Early Childhood Center of our church and the community-wide organization of pre-schools hosted Tom Hunter for a sing-a-long concert. Peter welcomed the many visitors and encouraged their return visits!
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In Memoriam

Beatrice Araluce ~ February 3, 2007

Josephine Cameron ~ February 6, 2007

Jaynene Mills ~ February 9, 2007

PRAYER AND INTERCESSION

Join us Wednesdays in Anderson Lounge for prayer 12:15-12:45p.m.

Pray for:
·   Missionary John & Anne Wheeler-Waddell, Ethiopia
·   Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support
·   Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Maj. Greg Wolfe (son-in-law of Connie & Marshall Zaun); Gabe Thomas (grandson of George & Evelyn Thomas); 2nd Lt. Gregory Adams (step-grandson of Earle and Susan Howey); Lt. Sean Gardner, grandson of Jeannette Klingler; and Chaplain's Asst. Jonathon Marroquin (fiancé of Jennifer Hauser's sister); Sgt. Donald Adams (nephew of Jay & Marilyn Torrey) , the people of the Middle East, the pastors and people of the churches and for all those working for peace in Iraq and around the world
·   Presbytery of Santa Barbara Minister members at large
·   Jim Huang of Ventura and Paul Coppock of Carpinteria

 COMING EVENTS

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

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, 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. Coming in March: “Crises of the Christ” with Harold Englund. What were the major decisions Jesus faced and why were they important? These “crises” will show us Christ’s struggles and give insight into his mission and its results.

BATTER UP! Our friends working in education in the Middle East are busy forming baseball teams. They currently have a need for baseball mitts. Lots of them; right or left handed; new or used. The CGO will have collection box by the reception desk until Sunday, March 4. (Gloves ship out on March 5th) Feel free to add to the collection.

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. Thank you in advance for your prayer support, and watch for further developments.

EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFE IS HERE. We are 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, and guarantees small farmers reasonable prices. You are welcome to purchase coffee, tea and chocolate for your home use. Contact Judith Muller (687-0754 x 108).

BRING A FRIEND TO THE 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.

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 26, 6-9PM 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. $10 per person. Phone 569-7325 and tell them your Parish Nurse sent you (You may see me there).
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