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Volume 80, March 8, 2007
  
 
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Sunday, March 11

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "Lord, Teach Us to Pray"
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15
Third 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: "Lord, Teach Us to Pray"
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

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.



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.

Lay Readers Workshop
        Sunday, March 11                                 10: 00 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.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, March 16                                    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Erin Zetter; Plus: Catch Phrase!

Mid-Week Worship
        Wednesdays, March 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 23                                    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Vivan Ling, “China the Historical Melting Pot”; Plus: BINGO!

Presbyterian Women’s Dinner
        Monday, March 26                                 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
        Elizabeth Ralston: Medieval Mary Gardens. Dinner: $9.00
        Reservations required. Sign up on the patio or call 687-0754.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, March 30                                    10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Report of the Katrina Mission Trip. Plus: Bible Study with Judith.

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.

One Great Hour of Sharing
        Sunday, April 1                                       9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
        The special offering will be received on Palm Sunday.

Maundy Thursday Worship
        Thursday, April 5                                   7:00 p.m.
        Worship in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Good Friday Worship
        Friday, April 6                                      12:00 noon
        Worship in the Sanctuary. Pastors from several local churches
        will speak on the Seven Last Words of Christ

Easter Sunday Worship
        Sunday, April 8                                     8:30, 9, & 10:30 a.m.
        Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord! Bring a friend to worship.
        Bring a flower to decorate the Flower Cross.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

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.

LAY READER WORKSHOP:   Sunday, March 11 at 10:00 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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