LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated in honor of Bert and Geri Willoughby in celebration of their 50^th wedding anniversary with love from their children and grandchildren. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are ill or homebound.

ADULT EDUCATION Sunday, July 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” Sunday, July 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.

CHURCH SOFTBALL TEAMS STARTING – anyone can play! First meeting will be Saturday, August 2, at 4:00 p.m. Meet us at La Colina Jr. High (field to left of parking lot). Bring your glove and wear clothes you can run and play in. Questions? Call Nicole Romero: 805-636-5186.

KATHY MARSH BAXTER WRITES FROM ENGLAND. Kathy’s heart for the many immigrants moving into her London neighborhood has prompted her to make changes in her work. Remaining with International Teams, she will divide her time between neighborhood (urban) missions and developing training materials for missionaries. See her newsletter on the mission board. I.T. will seek a person to replace her in management.

CHURCH HISTORY BRIEFS by Virginia Chennell - Some of us remember the old church at Anapamu and Anacapa Streets across from the County Court House. Our Women’s Association (now called Presbyterian Women) earned a steady income for the church in those days by catering wedding receptions for the bridal parties that used the Courthouse, the Memorial Chapel, or the Sanctuary.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE JULY SALE! Stop by the coffee cart on the patio and check out these great deals: Regular is $5.00 (normally$6); Decaf is $6.00 (normally $7); 2lbs whole bean special $12.50. Stock up today and support Fair Trade Coffee growers!

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:

·       Missionaries and children at House of Refuge in South Africa

·       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); 2^nd 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

·       Congregation and staff at First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo Pastor James Blades, Assoc. Pastor Andrew Rock, Parish Assoc. Ann Martel and Curtis Illingworth, minister member at large Eugenia Gamble