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April 29, 2007

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!
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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 .

In Memoriam

Audrey Abbey – April 22, 2007

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Dick Mohler will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m.

COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge

        Sunday, April 22, 29, May 6              9:00 a.m.
        “Jesus Goes to Washington”: Dr. Douglas Miller.

Jazz Concert
        Sunday, April 29                                4:00 p.m.
        Derrick Lowe(piano) and London Brookshire (vocals)
        will present a program of favorite jazz songs

Congregational Dinner and Meeting
        Sunday, April 29                                5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
        Dinner by Kay, $8.00 call 687-0754 for reservation
        Meeting to elect new Elders and Deacons
        Jazz concert at 4:00 p.m. in Sanctuary.

Inquirer’s Class begins
        Monday, April 30                        7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
        Monday, May 7                           7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
        Monday, May 14                         7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
        Monday, May 21                         7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
        Learn more about First Presbyterian Church and the Christian faith.
        Call Juleine to reserve your spot. 687-0754 x 110.

Faith and Literature Reading Group
        Wednesday, May 2                      9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
        Discussion of short stories in Anderson Lounge, call 687-4995.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, May 4                              10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “Talking with the Generations: What Not to Say”: Dr. Howie Giles
        Today we will meet in Anderson Lounge.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, May 11                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Therapy Dogs with Merrillee Ford, come learn what they do.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, May 18                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Charades with Betty Rupp, plus: “Catch Phrase!” or favorite game.

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Spring Gathering
        Saturday, May 19                           9:30 – 2:30 p.m.
        “Gather to Celebrate Restoration” Speaker: Eugenia Gamble.
        Call 687-0754 for reservation. $20 includes van ride, lunch &
        registration.
        Registration deadline is May 8. Make check to FPC.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, May 25                          10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Friday at the Movies: “State Fair.”

The Pentecost Play
        Sunday, May 27                          2:00 p.m.
          Our Youth present the spirit and power of Pentecost.
        In the Christian Fellowship Center, refreshments to follow.

The Discipleship Course

        Wednesdays, June 3, 13, 20 & 27         7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
        Drs. Gordon Hess, Lyle Hillegas & Bob Ohman
        Four week course in the Christian Fellowship Center .
        Call Chuck for details: 687-0754, ext. 10

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Margie Rhinestein in honor of Richard Rhinestein. Following the service the Deacons will take the flowers to those unable to attend worship with us.

ADULT EDUCATION FOR APRIL 29 & May 6 : “Jesus Goes to Washington” with Dr. Douglas Miller. Dr. Miller is a graduate of Wheaton College, Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, and Claremont Graduate School. He taught Christian Social Ethics at Eastern Baptist Seminary for 20 years. Douglas served as Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara for 6 years. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

THANK YOU TO ALL for the generous response to the special offering “One Great Hour of Sharing”. We received a total of $4598.82. These funds go to support the work of the Presbyterian Committee for the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (includes help for Katrina victims) and Self-Development of People.

COMING SOON TO A CHURCH NEAR YOU (YOUR CHURCH) – a four session course on discipleship taught by Drs. Gordy Hess, Lyle Hillegas, and Bob Ohman. Offered in the Christian Fellowship Center, the course will run four weeks on Wednesday evenings, June 6, 13, 20, & 27. Sign up now at the reception desk. For details call Chuck (687-0754 ext. 102).

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. Call Sheri San Chirico for details (680-5609 or email her at sheribunn@yahoo.com).

GOT HURTS, HABITS OR HANG-UPS? Are you looking for freedom from addictive, compulsive or dysfunctional behaviors? Check out Celebrate Recovery® and join us on an amazing spiritual adventure. Meetings consist of a worship service, large group meeting open sharing in small groups and more. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (sanctuary) 380 N. Fairview Ave. (between Calle Real & Cathedral Oaks) Call 967-1416 or Tarry Nelson (448-4439)

PRAY FOR JIM WITTY AND CARE CORPS Jim and his team of missionaries are traveling in northern Uganda, extending support and professional care to the pastors & missionaries stationed there. Refugees are child soldiers and the freed child slaves (sex trade). Please pray for Jim and the team. Want to help or learn more? Email Jim at carecorps@aol.com or call his cell phone: 1-805-680-5170