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June 17, 2007

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! You may sign up for the last two sessions of "Following Jesus," a four part course on discipleship taught on Wednesday evenings by Drs. Gordy Hess, Lyle Hillegas, and Bob Ohman. You may sign up also for the dinner at 6:15, which precedes the 7:00 class. Cost of the dinner is $6. For details call Chuck @ ext. 102.
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Youth Receive Bibles
Sunday School students receive bibles signed by the pastors, usually at the completion of third grade. This group is a combination of third through fifth graders. Congratulations to all!
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Our CHANCEL & BELL CHOIRS will be honored at the 10:30 service on June 17th, which is the last choir Sunday until September. There will be no postlude that day, so our organist may have the rare opportunity of "patio time". Please greet them on the patio following the service. There will be cake!

After decades of faithful service, the Baldwin Concert Grand Piano will be unusable until sometime in August. Its "action" (insides) will be returned to the factory for replacement and/or refurbishing. The black case will remain in its Chancel Home. We are grateful to Michael Sloan, piano technician, for his outstanding service to all FPC's pianos. Heartfelt thanks to the many contributions which have fully paid this major expense.

Our Music Director and Organist Nelson C. Huber will be away on vacation the entire month of July. We are fortunate that Organist Emerita Emma Lou Diemer will be substituting.

SAVE THE DATE for the First Presbyterian Church Retreat:
Friday, September 28 & Saturday, September 29 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, with 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). Download the brochure and registration form.

COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge
      Sunday, June 17                                        9:00 a.m.
      Film and Discussion: leaders, Meryle Gaston & Kati Buehler 

Great Bells of Fire!!
      Monday, June 18                                         7:30 p.m.
      Free concert by Youth Bell choir form San Anselmo.
      Potluck dinner at 6:00, call Juleine to sign up (687-0754)

The Discipleship Course
      Wednesdays, June 20 & 27                          7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
      Drs. Gordon Hess, Lyle Hillegas & Bob Ohman
      Four week course. Call Chuck for details: 687-0754, ext. 102

Senior Activities Program
      Friday, June 22                                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
      "The Scariest Moment of My Life". Plus: Bible Study with Judith Muller

Presbycamp
      Monday, June 25                                         8:45 a.m.
      Presbycamp begins summer sessions. Remember to pray each day.

Presbyterian Women Dinner
      Monday, June 25                                         5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
      "Perspectives on Celtic Spirituality" with Noni Kimbel Patchell.
      Cost: $9.00. Reservations required. 687-0754 by Friday, June 22.

Senior Activities Program
      Friday, June 29                                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
      Friday at the Movies: "South Pacific", staring Mary Martin

IMPACT Mission Trips begin
      Saturday, June 30   
      Our own Mary Howland leaves for Kunming, China. Pray for her each day.

Lunch with Jim Witty and CareCorps
      Sunday, July 8                                             12:00 noon
      The Community and Global Outreach Team will host a lunch for Jim and
      Suzanne Witty in the Christian Fellowship Center. $8, sign up at the desk.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS in front of the pulpit this morning are dedicated by Mary Howland in loving memory of Bob Howland. THE FLOWERS in front of the lectern this morning are dedicated by Judith Muller and Dave McEachen in memory of loved ones. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are ill or homebound.

ADULT EDUCATION FOR JUNE 17 : Join Meryle Gaston and Kati Buehler for a film and discussion using guides developed by Rev. Edward McNulty, film reviewer for PRESBYTERIANS TODAY and author of books exploring the relationship of films and faith. 9 a.m.

ADULT EDUCATION for Sunday, June 24 : "Baby Boomers and Memory Lapses: Can it Happen to You?" Dr. Julian Dean will help us look at caring for loved ones and our future. He will share "Tips to Maintain Your Brain." Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

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.

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). Download the brochure and registration form.