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(If you have trouble viewing this Patio eNews on your e-mail, please view it on the church Web site) Visit our new Photo Gallery June 29, 2008 8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel 9:00 AM - Informal Worship Service in CFC Sermon: "The One Who Stops for People in Pain" Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 9:00 AM - All church, All Age Education/Sunday School (See scheduled Speakers) 10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary Sermon: "The One Who Stops for People in Pain" Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time. |
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| PresbyFolks Enjoys English Dancing and Dinner On Sunday, June 22nd, the PresbyFolks activity for the month was to have dinner in the CFC followed by English Contra Dancing demonstrations and lessons. Our own Business Administrator, Alice Williams, has had an interest in Contra Dancing for many years and currently serves as a "caller" at weekly dances in Santa Barbara. She gave us clear lessons on a variety of steps and combinations, and we actually learned to do many different dances. We were all very pleasantly amazed at our successes and are very grateful to Alice for her patience and clear instructions. We also thank her husband Dave who ran the sound. For information on how you can become involved with future PresbyFolks activities, please call Juleine.  .  .  . |
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| Presbyterian Women Learn about Immigration Issues On Monday, June 23rd, the Presbyterian Women heard from Dr. Cheri Hoeckley, an English professor at Westmont, who told her story of adopting two girls from Guatemala and the difficulties she has encountered in negotiating the somewhat labyrinthian legal system. Her story was an inspiring one and showed how one's faith can sustain one even in very difficult trials. She was joined by adopted daughter Diana Villanueva, who graduated from Westmont in May. The dinner preceding the talk was another tribute to Chef Kay's genius!  .  . |
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Our 140th Year of Celebration Began Sunday, June 22nd |
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| A Big Thank You to Chris Martinich! Starting with the July 4th edition of the eNews Update, Chris Martinich will be doing the editing and publishing while Dave joins Judith on her sabbatical. Dave REALLY appreciates his help! Please send any announcements, photos, updates, etc., to Chris at chris.martinich@gmail.com. |
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| We Have a Van And We Are Going to the PW Synod Summer Conference “Come to the Party— One day registration fee - $35 Attend illuminating and invigorating workshops on issues like “Room for Israelis & Palestinians, too?” “Sabbath Economics,” “Today’s Slave Trade,” Food Justice, and the Global Exchange Program. Make new friends with Sisters, (and a few Brothers), from churches all over Southern California and Hawaii. Register with Juleine Schmidt (805-687-0754). *Cheaper than the train, plane, and especially, driving yourself! |
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH ONE BOUQUET this morning is dedicated by Mary Howland remembering Bob Howland after 5 years. Another bouquet is dedicated by Laura and Dave Techentin in memory of Paul Techentin. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are ill or homebound. PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING for the faithful witness of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Santa Cruz, CA, which is celebrating its 7 0 t h year this Saturday, June 28th. Kati will be participating in the celebration, on behalf of the Buehler family, as Peter’s first 9 years in the ministry were served in this lovely congregation from 1978-1987. ADULT EDUCATION - Sunday, June 29 and July 12 at 9 AM in Anderson Lounge, join Dr. Michael Shasberger for “Hymns, Psalms & Praise Songs: Why Do We Need All Three? ” CHURCH HISTORY BRIEFS, by Virginia Chennell. “Since a large part of our Church membership is older, shouldn’t seniors have their own special place in the Constance Avenue church?” asked Nancy Johnson, as she brought the inequity to Pastor Bob Pryor’s attention. Soon, every Friday, the Senior Activity Program was underway in the Garden Room - a large, airy, meeting room under the Chapel. Each week it features timely speakers or movies, exercises, games, health tips, delicious lunch, and even a joke exchange. Pastor Bob said to a parishioner “John, don’t you think it’s time for you to start thinking about the Hereafter? “I do,” John replied, “Whenever I go into the next room, I think, what am I here after?” SUMMER MISSION PROJECT – Our Sunday School children have elected to put together health/hygiene kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to distribute to those in need. You can help by purchasing items to go in the kits. See insert for the needs list. Look for the special box on the patio or in the reception office. For more information call Susan or Chuck at the church: 687-0754. 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 place a request form in the box, email Chuck at: ccurtis@fpcsb.org or call 687-0754 x102. Requests are kept confidential. PRAYER AND INTERCESSION Pray for: Missionary José Prado in Brazil Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Marcus Thoma (nephew of Margaret Brown); Andrew Gaston; 2 n d Lt. Gregory Adams (step-grandson of Earle and Susan Howey); Capt. Sean Gardner, grandson of Jeannette Klingler; Kyle Lauth (grandson of Dolores Crisp); 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 Jim Witty of Flower Mound, Texas and Kent Meads of Auburn, California. |
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