Clippers Dinner Features Highway Patrol Info on Driving
The January 11th dinner featured Officer Don Clotworthy of the California Highway Patrol. He spoke of issues of aging and driving safety and shared a video make by a local filmmaker. Another delicious dinner was prepared by Kay. For information on how you can become involved with Clippers, which is open to couples and singles, please call Juleine.
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PRAYER AND INTERCESSION

Pray for:

·       Missionary Kathy Marsh Baxter in England (International Teams)

·       Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support

·       Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Andrew Gaston; 2 n d Lt. Gregory Adams (step-grandson of Earle and Susan Howey); Capt. Sean Gardner, grandson of Jeannette Klingler; Chaplain's Asst. Jonathon Marroquin (fiancé of Jennifer Hauser's sister); Kyle Lauth (grandson of Dolores Crisp); Jason Bang (grandson of Margie Bang); Capt. Paul Dyer (brother of Stephanie Walstad); the people of the Middle East, the pastors and people of the churches and for all those working for peace in Iraq and around the world

·       Congregation, staff at Highlands New Church Development     

      Pastor Graham Baird, minister member at large Dan Steven s

EDYTHE KIRCHMAIER TURNS 100! You are invited to join Edythe, Joe and their family in celebrating this wonderful event

on Sunday, January 27 at noon (following 10:30 worship)

in the Christian Fellowship Center .

COMING EVENTS

Adult Education in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m.

        Sunday, January 20 – Caryl Weinberg

                "In Life and Ministry with Women in Africa "

        Sunday, January 27 - Bruce Fisk

                "The Quest for Jesus in History, Archeology, and the Media "

Odd Month Ed. in Anderson Lounge at 10:30 a.m.

        Sundays in January - James Taylor: “the New Atheists” 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

        Monday, January 21      Office Closed

Celebrate Edythe’s Birthday!

        Sunday, January 27                             12:00 noon

        Edythe Kirchmaier turns 100! Edythe’s family invites you to join

        them for refreshments in the Christian Fellowship Center.

Nelson and Friends Recital

        Sunday, January 27                            4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

        A delightful variety of music and performers. Free admission.

Congregational Dinner and Annual Meeting

        Sunday, January 27                            5:30 p.m.

        Annual Report of First Presbyterian Church, Supper: $9. call 687-0754

Presbyterian Women’s Dinner

        Monday, January 28                         5:30 p.m.

        Actress Jane Russell will be here if health and schedule permit.

        Fred Marsh has graciously agreed to fill in if she can’t make it.

        Dinner: $9.In the CFC. Reservation required, call 687-0754

Ash Wednesday Dinner and Worship

        Wednesday, February 6                   5:30 p.m. Dinner

                                                                 6:30 p.m. Worship

        We’ll have dinner in the CFC with the St. Olaf Choir. ($9.00)

        Worship in the chapel following dinner.

St. Olaf Choir Concert

        Wednesday, February 6                   8:00 p.m.

        Tickets: $30 (800) 363-5487 or www.StOlafTickets.com

        Do not call the church for tickets.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Gil and Carol Ashor in loving memory of their granddaughter, Allyson. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are ill or homebound .

“ODD MONTH ED” in January: The New Atheists - Recently atheism has become all the rage, at least judging by a series of New York Times best-selling books claiming that belief in God is irrational and that "religion poisons everything." How credible are these claims? This is a four-week course led by Professor James Taylor, professor of philosophy at Westmont College, and a specialist in apologetics and the philosophy of religion (January 20, and 27 at 10:30 in Anderson Lounge).

ADULT EDUCATION – JANUARY 20. Special guest Caryl Weinberg, veteran mission worker (Ghana, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Congo) will share with us “In Life and Ministry with Women in Africa.” Join us at 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge.   JANUARY 27 "The Quest for Jesus in History, Archeology, and the Media" at 9:00 A.M. in Anderson Lounge. Who was Jesus? Answers to this question have varied. How firm is the traditional answer given by the Christian church? Led by Bruce Fisk, Professor of New Testament, from Westmont College.

“PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT” WHAT IS IT? All members of Presbyterian churches share equally and responsibly in the costs of national, regional and local headquarters. How? By paying their Per Capita apportionment. For 2008 that amount is $27.70 per member. Paying our utility bills keeps us connected to the utility systems so that we can benefit from the services provided. Similarly, paying our Per Capita keeps the Presbyterian system functioning, and keeps us connected! Most donations to First Presbyterian Church are spent for operating the church and the missions we support. The Per Capita Apportionment is small compared to the overall budget. But that $27.70 adds up! Please consider writing that extra check along with your regular offering. You may note on it “Per Capita Offering”.  Thank you.

THANK YOU TO EACH OF OUR FLOWER DONORS who have helped to make our Sanctuary so beautiful. We appreciate all of our donors who have honored loved ones for special occasions. To celebrate a birthday or anniversary, remember a loved one or commemorate an event, stop by the reception desk to check the Flower Book for available dates in 2008 and call Juleine at 687-0754 or Lynn at 687-7095; or use a reservation form from the book. Cost: $40 for 1 bouquet, $65 for two. Lynn Handloser, Worship and Music Ministry.

THE PRAYER CHAIN is available to pray for your needs. In the Narthex and Fireside Lounge are Prayer Boxes provided by the Congregational Care Ministry. Please fill out a request form and leave it in the box, email Chuck at: ccurtis@fpcsb.org or call 687-0754, x 102. All prayer requests are kept confidential.

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL - Here are the results from our giving to "Heifer" this year. Our individual gifts have been matched by our Missions team so that we have double the total amount! We gave 7 heifers, 4 sheep, 10 flocks of chicks, 6 honeybees plus many shares of a goat, llama, water buffalo, rabbits, a pig and more! We are truly blessed by our giving knowing it helps those in great need around the world .