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Sunday, April 1, 2007

"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.

Presbyterian Women's Dinner Features Elizabeth Ralston
This past Monday's PW dinner featured "Medieval" food (delicious, huge turkey legs and tasty pasta) and a presentation on Medieval gardens by Elizabeth Ralston. In an informative slideshow, Elizabeth showed the history of gardens in Europe during a nearly thousand-year period. Thank you, Elizabeth! Also featured was a clever (and hilarious!) skit to advertise Horizon Magazine, with stellar performances by Nancy Williams, Juleine Schmidt, Joy Hinn. The skit was written by Noni Kimbel Patchell.
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Youth Commissioned to Do Spring Break Work Project
On Sunday, March 18, we commissioned several of our high school youth to spend a week in the San Francisco area to help less fortunate people.

Mel Replogle will celebrate her birthday on Easter.
Her daughters are putting together a book of remembrances. Mel’s strongest memories are of church activities. Please help by writing down things you remember about Mel and her work here at First Presbyterian Church. Photos and artifacts would be wonderful, too.
You will find a box for these memories at the reception desk.
Thank you, Kristina DeHeras and Diana Replogle-Purinton

Our New Orleans Team Returns to Share Their Stories
On Sunday, March 25, at 9 am, our New Orleans Team will make a presentation on their experiences in early March. Don't miss this talk and photo show!
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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
        Sunday, April 1                       9:00 a.m.
                  “Katrina Mission Trip Report”

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

One Great Hour of Sharing
        Today, April 1                          9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
        The special offering will be received on Palm/Passion 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
        Guest speaker: Diane Kirkpatrick

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 from the Cross.

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.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, April 13                        10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Spring Sing-along with Hazel Oetjen. Plus: Pictionary!

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.
        Call 687-0754 for reservation. Cost:$7 (kids under 12 eat: free)
        Have something to show? Call Noni: 685-1878

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.

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 from the Cross”. Bring your friends 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! 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.

HOT WATER AND MUSIC ! What do these have in common? The water heater in the CFC kitchen and the Baldwin grand piano in the sanctuary both require repairs. A new water heater will cost $3350 and the piano repairs are $5750, both exceeding what is in each budget. Can you help? Please make checks payable to: First Presbyterian Church and note “Hot Water” or “Piano.” Thank you!!!

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. To check available dates call Lynn (687-7095).