(If you have trouble viewing this Patio eNews on your e-mail, please view it on the church Web site)
Visit our new Photo Gallery

May 7 , 2007

Concert and Congregational Meeting
On April 29th, we hosted Derrick Lowe (piano) and London Brookshire (vocals) in a lively and most entertaining concert in our CFC. After the concert, there was a delicious dinner followed by a congregational meeting. The new deacons and elders were elected, and other church business was discussed. Many good suggestions were offered following small-group discussions. Dave McEachen received a Recognition Award from session and congregation. (For which he thanks everyone!)
.
.
.
.
More photos in our gallery.

Van Drivers and Shotguns Receive Training
The van drivers and shotguns learned of some new regulations and driver forms at a meeting in the Garden Room on Saturday, April 28th. Geri Willoughby and Alice Williams did a great job of explaining the changes and answering questions. The van program has been a wonderful outreach to some of our older members as well as a great resource for our other adult and youth programs.

.

Clippers Meet for Dinner and Presentation/Demonstration
On Friday, April 27, the Clippers, aka Spares and Pairs, met for dinner and a fascinating Presentation/Demonstration on Santa Barbara Police Canine Program.
.
.

COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge
        Sunday, May 6                            9:00 a.m.
          “Jesus Goes to Washington”: Dr. Douglas Miller.

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge
        Sunday, May 13, 20, 27              9:00 a.m.
        “Christian Ethics”: Dr. Bob Wennberg

New Elder Training
        Tuesday, May 8                            7:00. – 8:30 p.m.
        For all newly elected Session members. 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.

SB Children’s Chorus Spring Concert
        Saturday, May 12                           7:00 p.m.
        In the Sanctuary. Tickets available at the door.

New Deacon Training
        Wednesday, May 16                       7:00. – 8:30 p.m.
        For all newly elected Deacons. Anderson Lounge

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

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery Gathering in Cambria
        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 6. Make check to FPC.

SB Choral Society Spring Concert
        Saturday, May 19                               8:00 p.m.
        Sunday, May 20                                 3:00 p.m.
        In the Sanctuary. Tickets available at the door.

Chariot of Friends
        Wednesday, May 23                          9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        A fun day at Willoughby World. Call Dolores: 899-2789

Presbyterian Women Luncheon
        Thursday, May 24                               12:00 noon
        “Rebuilding Hope” the FPC Mission Team to New Orlean
        Call 687-0754 for reservation. Cost: $8

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

ADULT EDUCATION FOR May 6 : “Jesus Goes to Washington” with Dr. Douglas Miller. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

ADULT EDUCATION for May 13, 20 & 27: “Christian Ethics” with Dr. Robert Wennberg. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

YOUTH GROUP TRIP TO RANCHO LA SCHERPA! Work weekend and overnight! Friday, May 18, 4:30 p.m.—Saturday, May 19, 4:00 p.m. sign up with Sheri by May 13 (H ey, that’s Mother’s Day!). 680-5609, sheribunn@yahoo.com

COMING SOON TO A CHURCH NEAR YOU (YOUR CHURCH) – a four session course on discipleship, “Following Jesus,” 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).

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.

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

SAVE THE DATE for the First Presbyterian Church Retreat!   Friday, September 27 & Saturday, September 28 at Rancho La Sherpa. The Retreat begins Friday night with a campfire program led by Mark Croshaw, singing and s’mores. Saturday will include a program by Dr. Gordon Hess and plenty of time for “Healing Hands”, ropes course, crafts, swimming and games! We’ll end our time together Saturday with worship. Cost will be $25 - $95 per person, lots of options! We’ll have details coming up on how you can earn a free night at the Retreat (your cost would only be $25).