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May 13, 2007

Session Retreat at El Capitan Canyon Is Productive and Renewing
On May 4-6, the session and pastors participated in a retreat to review the year, re-visit church programs, and plan for the future. Look for more about what happened in the weeks to come.
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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 Activity Table . For details call Chuck (687-0754 ext. 102).

COMING EVENTS

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

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.

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 Orleans
        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

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Dan & Nancy Cross in memory of their parents. The third bouquet is dedicated by Pam & Charlie Holt in honor of her mother, Alice “Johnnie” Owens, on Mother’s Day. Following the service the Deacons will take the flowers to those unable to attend worship with us.

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

Let’s get involved! Our first local mission fair will be next Sunday morning, May 20. Explore and sign-up for a variety of congregational ministries and local missions.

THE PHOTO DIRECTORIES ARE HERE ! The new photo directories are available following worship for those who had their portrait taken (and only those).John MacKenzie will be at the Activity Table with a list! We will have extras that will be available later this month for those who wish to purchase a copy.

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).

SAVE THE DATE for the First Presbyterian Church Retreat! Friday, September 27 & Saturday, September 28 at Rancho La Scherpa. 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 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 be $25).

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 today May 13 (hey, it’s Mother’s Day!). 680-5609, sheribunn@yahoo.com