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Volume 79, March 1, 2007
  
 
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Sunday, March 4

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "Jonah's Prayer, Our Prayers"
Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10
Second in a Series on Listening to Prayer in the Bible

9:00 AM - All church, All Age Education/Sunday School
Adult Education this week:
At 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge
“Crises of the Christ "
(A four-week series)
The speaker is Harold Englund
   
10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon: "Jonah's Prayer, Our Prayers"
Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.
Bring Your Friends and Neighbors to Our Outreach Concert:
St John’s Choir and Orchestra of Hamburg, Germany
Wednesday, March 14, at 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.
Meeting of Lay Readers:
All current and perspective lay readers are encouraged to come to the following meeting:  March 11 at 10:15 in the CFC led 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.


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

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 Harold Englund
        Sundays in March                                 9:00 a.m.
        “ Crises of the Christ ” a 4-week series.

Mid-Week Worship
        Wednesdays, March 7, 21, 28             7:00 p.m.
        Thursday, April 5                               7:00 p.m.
        Lenten worship in the Chapel. Prepare your hearts for Holy Week.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, March 9                                    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Bring a picture frame and tell us its story.

Elder Alert: Latest in Schemes, Scams and Shams
        March 9,                                               10:00 a.m. -12Noon
        Tannahill Auditorium - Schott Center, 310 W Padre St, SB
        A must course for all who want to guard their financial stability

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.

Lay Readers Workshop
        Sunday, March 11                                 10: 15 a.m.
        Important session for all who wish to participate as a Lay Reader.
        Training by Parish Associate Gordon Hess. Snacks provided.

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

THE LOOSE OFFERING THIS MORNING will go to the Deacon’s Fund to aid in their ministry of caring.

ADULT EDUCATION FOR 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. Join us at 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge.

YOUTH GROUP THIS WEEK! High School - Thursday Night, Youth Lounge, 7-9 pm... Dinner and Questions Uncensored! Junior High Slam! Dinner this week! 6-7:30 pm. Meet at the Youth Lounge and bring your hunger... The High School Mission Trip to San Francisco is around the corner - March 26-31st. Sign up with Sheri soon. Spots are limited. Call Sheri at 680-5609.

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 TODAY, March 4. (Gloves ship out on March 5 th ) Feel free to add to the collection.

BRING A FRIEND TO THE WOMEN’S RETREAT! 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. Talk to Jacci Trandal (569-5822); Kati Buehler or Sandy Hess.

LAY READER WORKSHOP:   Sunday, March 11 at 10:15 a.m. (following worship) in the Christian Fellowship Center. This is an important workshop for those who wish to participate in the Lay Reader program. We will pray together and learn about preparing to read the scriptures for worship. Call Meryle at 685-0661.

ONE DOLLAR A CUP! Fairly Traded coffee is served at our Fellowship time (currently only Regular, not decaf). Your donation helps defray the added cost of this coffee which we purchase to help the small coffee growers. You are welcome to purchase this coffee, plus tea and chocolate for your home use. Look for the table on the patio.

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.

HEALING OF MEMORIES PRAYER SEMINAR - A prayer seminar for healing of past painful memories will be given by Anne Shelton, Saturday, March 17th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at First Presbyterian Church in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. This extended prayer journey of healing is offered in silence and privacy is preserved. Call Anne at 967-2711 to register or with questions.
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