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August 26, 2007

COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.
        ”Imagination: New Approach to the Bible” with Walter Brueggemann
                Sunday, August 26       Law and Proverbs—The Use of Creation
                        Meryle Gaston and Noni Patchell will lead the discussion.

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.
        Sunday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 - Dr. George Gilmour: “The Psalms”

“Odd Month Ed.” in Anderson Lounge at 10:30 a.m.
        Sunday, September 9, 16, 23, 30 - Dr. Wennberg: The Moral Community

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, August 31                                 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “Getting to Know You”: sharing bios, Plus: Bingo!

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, September 7                             10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Violence and Gangs in our Community: Officer Wokciechoski

Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study
        Wednesday, September 12                   12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
        We will start the new Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study about Ruth and
        Jonah. Join us in Anderson Lounge if you are not in a Circle.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, September 14                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “Einstein, the Man”: Jim Kortright; Plus: Catch Phrase!
        It’s a great game.

The Clipper Club, Spares and Pairs
        Friday, September 14                            6:30 P.m.
        Dinner by Kay! $13, Call 687-0754 for reservation by Sept. 10.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, September 21                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        Audubon Society, Birds of Santa Barbara; Plus: Bible Study with Judith

Presbyterian Women’s Dinner and Program
        Monday, September 24                          5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
        Dr. Bob Ohman: “Hearing God’s Call” $9, call 687-0754 for reservation.

Senior Activities Program
        Friday, September 28                            10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
        “A Funny Thing Happened…”: sharing funny experiences.; Plus BiNGO!

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

HAPPY NEWS! Jan Stubbs and Michael O'Connor are engaged to be married next year. We'd like to thank our church family for your continued love and support. We feel so blessed. God is good!

ADULT ED IN AUGUST : Today is the final week to hear Prof. Walter Brueggemann (Columbia Theological Seminary), one of the great Biblical scholars of our time, lecture on Old Testament stories from a new perspective. Imagination: New Approaches to the Bible is a four-part video presentation. Noni Patchell and Meryle Gaston will facilitate questions and discussion. Aug. 26: Law & Proverbs – the Use of Creation. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m. There will be no Adult Education class next Sunday, September 2.

ADULT EDUCATION —Coming in September, starting September 9 th .

                The Rev. George Gilmour will present a series of four classes on the Psalms at the 9:00 hour in Anderson Lounge.

        Starting a new thing! “Odd Month Ed” In the “odd” months your Adult Education Ministry Team will be offering a class at the 10:30 hour for those who attend the 9:00a.m. Worship service.  The first class will be led by Dr. Bob Wennberg. He will present his class (offered earlier this year) on everyday choices and how they reflect One’s character. 

YOUTH FALL KICKOFF! Junior High and High School, Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day), at Willoughby World, 1-5 pm. Come to swim, eat yummy food, and get ready for this year's activities! Parents, come at 4 pm for a Kickoff Meeting as well! Call Sheri at 680-5609 with questions.

TICKETS FOR THE ANGELS VS. TEXAS RANGERS GAME , Sunday, September 2nd, 5:05 pm, are available for $10. Great price! Call Sheri at 680-5609 soon for details!

PRAYER REQUESTS : The Prayer Chain is available to pray for your needs. In the Narthex and in the Fireside Lounge are new Prayer Boxes 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.

A CELEBRATION of our church's 140 th anniversary is coming soon. Your help is needed to plan this historic event. We invite anyone with interest to contact Juleine (687-0754) or Roberta MacKenzie (964-9339).Our first gathering will be on August 29 th at the MacKenzies’ home.

BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER! Your Parish Nurse has put copies of “How to Stay Cool in Excessive Heat” at the reception desk. Please feel free to pick up a guide.

BABY FAIR Place: Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Date: Saturday September 15, 2007 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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. Packaged coffee is available for purchase on the patio. WANTED: A person to coordinate purchase and sales. See Judith Muller.

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.