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Volume 82, March 22, 2007
  
 
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Sunday, March 25, 2007

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "Report from New Orleans"
The Mission Team from First Presbyterian Church
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 14-26

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: "Report from New Orleans"
The Mission Team from First Presbyterian Church
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12: 14-26

10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.

"Come Sing with Alice Parker"
On Sunday, April 1st, at 6:00 PM, we will be hosting, along with Westmont College and The American Guild of Organists, SB Chapter, a concert to you won't want to miss. Composer, conductor and teacher Alice Parker was born in Boston, MA, in 1925. She began composing early, and wrote her first orchestral score while still in high school. She graduated from Smith College with a major in music performance and composition, then receiving her master's degree from the Juilliard School where she studied choral conducting with Robert Shaw.

Her life-work has been in choral and vocal music, combining composing, conducting and teaching in a creative balance. Her arrangements with Robert Shaw of folksongs, hymns and spirituals form an enduring repertoire for choruses all around the world. She continues composing in many forms, from operas to cantata, sacred anthems to secular dances, song cycles to string quartets. She has been commissioned by such groups as the Vancouver Chamber Chorus, the Atlanta Symphony Chorus and Chanticleer. Her many conducting and teaching engagements keep her traveling around the United States and Canada.

In 1985, she founded Melodious Accord, Inc., a non-profit group that presents choral concerts, sponsors workshops, symposia, and her many professional appearances. The Fellows programs have provided unique training for composers, conductors and song leaders. She has made eleven acclaimed recordings with the Musicians of Melodious Accord, a sixteen-voice professional chorus. The group has received generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Copland Foundation, and the New York State Council for the Arts.

Alice Parker serves on the Board of Chorus America, and was recently honored by the dedication to her of the Eastern Division Convention of the American Choral Directors Association. Her techniques have encouraged a generation of music teachers and choral conductors to think about music and the act of conducting in new ways. No less an authority than Robert Shaw himself has said of Parker that "…she possesses a rare and creative musical intelligence."

Now a resident of western Massachusetts, Parker has published books on melodic styles, choral improvisation and 'Good Singing in Church'. The Anatomy of Melody will be released in 2006. Five videos have appeared, showing her work with hymns and folksongs. She is the recipient of four honorary doctorates and the Smith College Medal. Materials can be purchased online.
Free will offering taken.
Sponsored by Westmont College, First Presbyterian Church, and The American Guild of Organists, SB Chapter.

“From Grief to Hope – A Community Response” is the theme of a community-wide worship service being organized by the Interfaith Initiative and the Greater Santa Barbara Clergy Association in response to the recent gang violence. The service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1740 Cliff Drive.

The purpose of the service is to provide an opportunity for the inter-faith community to gather in prayer, healing and mutual support to rise from recent tragic events in a renewed commitment to continue the work of shalom especially among the youth and families of the city.

The public is invited. There is no cost. Please email sbclergy@yahoo.com if you need further information, of Holy Cross Catholic Church for directions, 962-0411.

“Cereal Sunday” coming on March 25.  The Unity Shoppe has asked for extra help during March and April to build on a special challenge grant opportunity.  They are asking for donations of boxed cereal (cold cereal or baby cereal) during these months.  All food items collected during this time period will be augmented with a cash grant by the Feinstein Foundation, a national charitable organization committed to fighting hunger in America.

Please remember to pick up a box of cereal (or two) when you shop for groceries and bring your donations on Sunday, March 25!  Collection boxes will be available at the church. (See flyer below:)





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
      Sunday, March 25                                     9:00 a.m.
            “Crises of the Christ” with Harold Englund

      Sunday, April 1                                         9:00 a.m.
            “Katrina Mission Trip Report”

      Sunday, April 15                                       9:00 a.m.
            “World Hunger” with Anne Shelton

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 TODAY!

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.

Literature and Faith
      Wednesday, April 4                                    9:30 a.m.
      Women’s reading group short stories in Anderson Lounge.
      All are welcome. Call Loyda for information (687-4995)

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

Senior Activities Program
      Friday, April 6                    no program today
      Join us at noon for Good Friday Worship.

Good Friday Ecumenical 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.

Clipper Fleet Dinner and program
      Friday, April 20                                          6:30 p.m.
      Dinner: $13 per person. Reservation required.
      Call Doug & Carol DuCharme for reservation 685-8232

Presbyterian Women’s Arts and Crafts Show
      Saturday, April 28                                      10:30 – 1:30 p.m.
      View artistic creations by our own members. Salad luncheon.
      Have something to show? Call Noni: 685-187

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ADULT EDUCATION FOR APRIL 1: “Our Katrina Trip: a Report from the FPC Mission Team”. Don’t miss this exciting class in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m. We’ll learn all about the rebuilding efforts after the storm. There will be no Adult Education Class on Easter Sunday.

ADULT EDUCATION FOR APRIL 15: Anne Shelton will lead us in an exploration of “World Hunger”. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

A TOWN HALL FORUM regarding the Santa Barbara News Press will be held today, March 25, 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (corner of Garden & Anapamu). Invited to speak are former staff reporters and administration of the Santa Barbara News Press. This forum is sponsored by the Greater Santa Barbara Clergy Association to provide a moderated, respectful, fair and balanced arena to hear all points of view. For information please contact sbcledrgy@yahoo.com.

DO YOU KNOW that we host a Good Friday worship service? On Friday, April 6 at noon we will listen to seven local pastors speak on the “Seven Last Words of Christ”. Bring a friend for this powerful look at Jesus crucifixion, and invite them to join us in celebrating His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Share the Good News!

YOUTH GROUP THIS WEEK! Will not meet this week due to the High School Mission Trip to San Francisco, March 26-31. Remember to pray for us while we are away.

YOUTH GROUP NEXT WEEK! Back to regular schedule. High School - Thursday Night, Youth Lounge, 7-9 pm! Junior High! Friday Night, 6-7:30 pm. Meet at the Youth Lounge.

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. New coffee, tea, chocolate and cocoa orders from Equal Exchange are available for purchase. Look for the table on the patio.

PRAYER REQUESTS: The Prayer Chain is available to pray for your needs. In the Narthex is a Prayer Box 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.

LOOK FOR THE FLOWER NOTEBOOK in the narthex on Sunday mornings to commemorate a special occasion or loved one. You may reserve a week to donate flowers for worship in the Sanctuary. (1 bouquet - $40, 2 bouquets - $65). Please send in your donation prior to your week, attention: Juleine. Questions? Call Lynn (687-7095).

SIGN-UPS FOR LIFE GROUPS START APRIL 1. We invite you to join a Life Group! Small groups meet weekly for Bible study (based on the Sunday morning sermon), fellowship and prayer. This is a wonderful way to meet new people and deepen your Christian faith. Members are asked to commit for 6 weeks at a time. Life groups start the week of April 15, run for six weeks through the week of May 21. Sign-ups will be Sundays, April 1, April 8 and April 14 on the patio. Look for more details on individual groups then. Also, check the web site for more information. http://fpcsb.org/lifegroups.htm
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