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May 20, 2007

8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel

9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC
Sermon: "Get Out of Jail Free"
Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

9:00 AM - All church, All Age Education/Sunday School
Adult Education this week:
“Christian Ethics” with Dr. Robert Wennberg

10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary
Sermon: "Get Out of Jail Free"
Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.

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 20, 27, June 3                   9:00 a.m.
      “Christian Ethics”: Dr. Bob Wennberg  

Local Missions Fair TODAY!
      Sunday, May 20                                     8:30 a.m. – 12:30
      Learn about participation in local missions
      Sign up to help on the Patio. Have a cookie!

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.”

Pentecost Offering is Received
      Sunday, May 27                                       9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
      Look for special envelopes or mark your check “Pentecost”

Memorial Day Observed – Office closed
      Monday, May 28                                     Office closed
      The office will be open as usual Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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 20 & 27 and June 3: “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 have a table in the Fireside Lounge 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).

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).

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).