Presbyterian Women Hear from Fred Marsh
On Monday, January 28, Fred Marsh was the presenter at the PW Dinner Meeting. Fred offered a number of reasons for supporting nuclear power plants as a way to meet our current and future energy needs. Thanks, Fred, for sharing your vast knowledge and experience in this complex field. This was also the meeting to elect the new officers for 2008. Congratulations to the new Board!
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PresbyFolks Take Cachuma Boat Tour
On Saturday, Feb. 2, the PresbyFolks took the "Eagle Tour" of Cachuma Lake, led by naturalist (and boat skipper) Melissa Kelly. There were 33 participants, the weather was perfect, we saw two eagles in flight, we saw MANY other birds, and everyone had a great time. For more information about joining PresbyFolks activities, please call Juleine.
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COMING EVENTS

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

      Sunday, February 10 – Bob Wennburg on Atonement

      Sundays, February 17 – March 23

            A special Lenten Series, various speakers

Senior Activity Program

      Friday, February 15                                      10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

      Video: QEII, a tour and trip. After lunch: Valentine Box.

President’s Day Holiday

      Monday, February 18                                   Office Closed

PresbyFolks UCSB Volleyball Adventure (Cancelled)

      Wednesday, February 20                              Was to be at 6:15 p.m.

     (We're sorry that we have had to cancel this event. Look for the
     announcements about future events.)

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

Senior Activity Program

      Friday, February 22                                       10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

      Jeannette Klingler: Quilts! After lunch: Bible Study with Pastor Judith

SB Chamber Orchestra and Quire of Voices Concert

      Tuesday, February 26                                    7:30 p.m.

      Contact the SB Chamber Orchestra for tickets and information.

      Here at FPC 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.

Youth Pancake Breakfast and Auction

      Sunday, March 9                                          10:00 & 11:45 a.m.

      Support our Youth Mission Trip. Breakfast: $6.00 per person

      Watch for the auction to start in the weeks prior to the breakfast.

      Bid generously, this is a fundraiser!

Presbycamp Spring Break

      March 24- - 28                                              9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

      Call Susan Croshaw for information 687-0754 ext. 115 

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ONE BOUQUET this morning is dedicated by Bruce O’Neal in loving memory of his wife, Georgia. The Other Bouquet of flowers is dedicated by Tom Bakker in honor of Jo’s birthday. 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 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.

EUGENIA GAMBLE IS COMING! Register now for the Annual Women’s Retreat, Saturday, March 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. here at FPC. The cost is only $30 and includes all materials and a fabulous lunch. The theme is “Spinning the Sacred Yarn,” and we’ll learn from Eugenia all about stories from the Bible and how they connect with the stories of our own lives.

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.