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July 13, 2008

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Juleine Schmidt in honor of
Nelson Huber's birthday and in honor of Judith Muller as she begins her
sabbatical. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those
who are ill or homebound.
ADULT EDUCATION Sunday, July 13 at 9 AM in Anderson Lounge - join Dr.
Michael Shasberger for the conclusion of his series: "Hymns, Psalms &
Praise Songs: Why Do We Need All Three?" Sundays, July 20 & 27 at 9 a.m.,
we'll meet in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd for a new class on "Listening to the Words: the Hymns of Brian Wren" led by Dr. Emma Lou
Diemer
"ODD MONTH ED" BEGINS TODAY, July 13, 20, and 27 at 10:30 a.m. in
Anderson Lounge. Join us for "Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other
puzzles". We'll have a chance to view video programs on recent discoveries and views of Biblical scholars and archaeologists, followed by discussion.
New Curricula Field Tested in Ethiopia and Mozambique Lifewater
International volunteers and staff began working with manuals in
Transformational Community Development (TCD) and Hand Pump Repair to
train national partners in Ethiopia and Mozambique. Partners report
successful implementation of training sessions and continue to work on
translating the manuals. Lifewater, based in San Luis Obispo, is a validated ministry of our presbytery.
CHURCH HISTORY BRIEFS by Virginia Chennell Foreign
Missions have long interested our church members. Iran was the home of Rev. Robert and Mrs. Pryor and their family; he was a missionary and pastor with the
Presbyterian Church in Teheran. Pastor Judith Muller was raised there by her missionary parents. Stan and Edna Hollingsworth also served in Iran. Rev. Robert and Anabelle Miller were missionaries in China. Al and Peggy Wheeler worked for the Wycliffe Bible Translators for many years. Dr. Gil and Carol Ashor served in India.  Edythe and Joe Kirchmaier were in Taiwan and Mary Howland was in China recently. Many projects have been conducted to make useful items to send overseas. Many programs have been held to raise funds including an International Gift Sale of items made in the missions overseas to put money directly into the hands of the most needy.
PARISH NURSE REMINDER: Power outages may continue to occur due to the
Gap Fire. Be sure to check the battery status and use of all medical devices in the event of power loss and have back up plans for medical devices. With wind, ash from the fire may be stirred up resulting in higher particle levels in the air. People with heart and lung disease including asthma should limit time spent outdoors. When cleaning up ash or soot use vacuums with HEPA filters, spray areas lightly with water, and take your car to car wash. If needed you may pick up information on Disaster Preparedness and evacuation in the church reception area.
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.