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Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007

Gary Demarest Hosts Workshop on Being a Welcoming Congregation
On Saturday, March 31, Gary Demarest, a wonderful pastor and our interim before Peter, led an inspiring and entertaining workshop on how we can do even more to be a welcoming congregation. He applauded us for our "innate friendliness" and made some excellent suggestions for reaching out, especially to new people.
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Katrina Team Tells Their Story

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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

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

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!

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge
        Sunday, April 15                              9:00 a.m.
                “World Hunger” with Anne Shelton

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, April 20                                10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “My Daughter, the Olympic Swimmer” - speaker: Dianne Sheetz.

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

Driver Training and Review Meeting
        Saturday, April 28                              9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
        A must for all interested in driving the church vans.
        All interested in “shotgun” job are encouraged to attend.

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

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ADULT EDUCATION FOR APRIL 15 : Anne Shelton will lead us in an exploration of World Hunger with the class “Reducing World Hunger.” “When did we see you hungry?” “What is the need?” “How can we help?” These are some of the issues and concerns we will address in our class. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

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 . A hearty “Thank You!” to Presbyterian Women who purchased a coffee grinder to grind our Fairly Traded Coffee beans!

DRIVERS NEEDED! Interested in serving others by driving a church van? Or serving as a “shotgun?” Come to a Training and Review meeting on Sat. April 28 from 9-10:30 am to learn more about it. For more info contact Alice Williams 687-0754 or Geri Willoughby 455-8190.

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 .

YOUTH GROUP THIS WEEK! High School - Thursday Night, Youth Lounge, 7-9 pm! Junior High! Friday Night, 6-7:30 pm. Meet at the Youth Lounge. Remember that on Youth Sunday – April 15, we lead worship!