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it on the church Web site) February 3, 2008 8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel 9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC Sermon: " Inside Out " Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 9:00 AM - All church, All Age Education/Sunday School (See scheduled Speakers) 10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary Sermon: " Inside Out " Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time. |
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Peter's Message Lent is early this year, though thankfully it is not something we have to hurry up and get ready for. Lent doesn't involve a lot of preparation. Lent is preparation. That's its purpose. The word Lent means lengthen -- what happens at this time of year when daylight increases and days lengthen. It also has to do with personal lengthening, with spiritual stretching -- personal disciplines that ready us for Easter. It seems counterintuitive, but adding spiritual disciplines during Lent actually makes time seem longer. Maybe it's because we find ourselves living more in the moment when we spend more time with God. But Lent's spirituality is not just solitary and introspective. Increasing light, after all, doesn't mean shutting ourselves in a closet. Being with others is a special blessing during this season; getting ready for Easter is a group activity. Sundays are a weekly celebration, especially during Lent. They are a feast day, not a fast day, so they are definitely days to enjoy God, one another, creation, and life in general. Our midweek evening services in the chapel during Lent (7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays) are another chance to worship and be together. Members of the congregation will share their faith stories, something I always look forward to. God's grace is so evident when we reflect and share in this way. We'll sing and share the sacrament at these services. It will be a season of riches indeed. On Maundy Thursday, March 20, the 7:00 p.m. service will include an opportunity for personal healing prayer. God's promises are great. Our needs are real. Christ is present. May this be a season of riches for you. Grace and peace, Peter |
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Jottings from Judith Messages of Compassion At First Presbyterian Church we are blessed with a most unusual Board of Deacons. These caring people visit anywhere from two to six (and sometimes more) people regularly keeping in touch with those unable to attend worship. Deacons have formed wonderful friendships. They experience a growing trust through friendship. Graciousness abounds. In these relationships hearts are opened, troubles halved and joys multiplied. It is a risk to open your heart to another. It is a risk to become a friend to one who suffers loss or illness. Yet, it is nothing short of amazing, the wonders the Deacons discover. Hearts are changed. Lives are renewed. Christ is discovered in another and each one comes to know more his graciousness. Most of all, a Deacon learns to serve those who are hurting with the graciousness of Christ. As the Nominating Committee begins calling for new Deacons and Elders, I invite you to hear God’s call to the ministry of caring. Blessings to all, Judith |
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Senior Activity Center Offers Fellowship, Food, and Learning Every Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, about 25 or so members and friends gather at the church for a time of friendly exchange, good humor, learning from guest speakers and one another, exercise, lunch, and games. Call Juleine to get a calendar of events or just show up in the Garden Room any Friday at 10 am.  .  . |
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Dinner and Annual Congregational Meeting Celebrates Successes and Volunteers |
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Next eNews: Presbyterian Women Hear from Fred Marsh on Nuclear Energy in Our Future. |
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| Concert Precedes Dinner and Congregational Meeting On Sunday, January 27th at 4 pm, Nelson Huber, Jeannette Klingler, and Mary Dombeck gave a wonderful concert for our congregation. Thank you from all of us for another transporting musical experience! The program included the following pieces and many others: Sinfonia, by Henry Purcell;
Adagio, by Antonio Lotti;
Trumpet Finale, by John Stanley;
Recit and Aria: The marriage of Figaro, by Wolfgang Mozart;
Nocturne in Eb, by Frederic Chopin; and many others. |
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News Flash: According to the Carpinteria Community Church's The Window, their monthly news publication similar to our Patio News, Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W.R. Grace Co. will merge and become: Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace. Thanks for the update, Carp Pres! |
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In Memoriam Joseph Kirchmaier – January 28, 2008 PRAYER AND INTERCESSION Pray for: · Missionary Debbie Shawa in Zambia · Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support · Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Andrew Gaston; 2 nd 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 · Minister members at large Dona Behmer of Santa Ynez, Varre Cummins of Oxnard and Chuck Arnold of Lompoc
COMING EVENTS Adult Education in Anderson Lounge at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 3- Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls Sunday, February 10 – Bob Wennburg on Atonement Sundays, February 17 – March 23 A special Lenten Series, various speakers
Ash Wednesday Dinner and Worship Wednesday, February 6 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Worship We'll have dinner in the CFC with the St. Olaf Choir. ($9.00) Worship following dinner in the Christian Fellowship Center. 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. Clipper Club/Spares & Pairs Dinner Friday, February 8 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Alan Braithwaite, Plants of the Bible Dinner: $13, reservations required (685-8232) PresbyFolks UCSB Volleyball Adventure Wednesday, February 20 6:15 p.m. We'll leave the church at 6:15 in the vans. Sign up on the patio for a ride. Tickets for the game are sold at the door: $7.00. Mid-week Worship during Lent Wednesdays, February 20 - March 12, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Maundy Thursday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Good Friday, March 21, noon in the Sanctuary Annual Women's Retreat Saturday, March 1 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. Speaker: Eugenia Gamble. $30 includes lunch Pick up a registration form today. LIFE OF THE CHURCH THE FIRST BOUQUET this morning are dedicated by Jack Hoag in memory of his friend Ray Blankenship. The Second Bouquet of flowers is dedicated Loyda Márquez in celebration of her birthday this month. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are ill or homebound and unable to be with us. SUNDAY MORNING ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES at 9 a.m. in Anderson Lounge February 3: Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls -- a film related to the recent Scrolls exhibition tour and discussion. February 10: Bob Wennberg on Atonement. February 17 - March 23: a Lenten series which will include continuing sessions of Esther Bennett's "The Bible and Handel's Messiah: the Easter portions." Watch for more details. HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SKI TRIP Coming Up! President's Day Weekend (Feb. 15-18), Ski or Snowboard Two Days! $175. Sign up with Sheri soon! High School Jesus Ninjas this week! Dinner and Questions Uncensored - 7-9 pm. Junior High SLAM this week! Bowling - 6-9 pm. CLIPPER CLUB/SPARES AND PAIRS IN FEBRUARY - Join the Clippers in the CFC on Friday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m. for a fabulous Mediterranean dinner by Kay and a fascinating program by Allen Braithwaite. Alan will tell us everything we want to know about plants of the Bible. Dinner is only $13 per person. Reservations are required. Please sign up on the patio today or call Doug and Carol DuCharme (685-8232). Remember, "A reservation made is a reservation paid." FPC "FEBRUARY" STEP-A-THON Join in as we step forward into 2008 with our pedometers and make walking a commitment to your heath and wellness routine. Mark your total steps each week on the Step-A-Thon Chart in the reception office. Over the next four weeks we'll see how our steps have improved and how you can be on your way to better health. Parish Nurse Sharon Troll has pedometers for sale. They are easy to use and read, no fancy calculations or set up for they only count steps. You may call Sharon at 687-0754, ext. 103 for more information. "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. |
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