PresbyFolks Tours Christmas Lights and Carols to Members
On December 10, the monthly PresbyFolks activity was to ride in the church van to view the beautiful lights of Christmas in Santa Barbara, to share our joy in this wonderful season with members who are at retirement/skilled nursing facilities, and to enjoy a few cookies. The "cost" of the activity was at least three dozen cookies per person, and these were packaged and delivered to the Rescue Mission. The January PresbyFolks activity will be to attend the Annual Mission Conference. Find out more information here.
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Where are they now?
Are you the parent or friend of one of the many Baby Boomer Generation Kids (roughly 1942-1964) who were active at First Presbyterian Church (a BBGFPK)? Or, perhaps, you are a BBGFPK. Help us build a display for our February celebration by submitting a signed current picture, with notes on career, family, and current living location. Optional: You may also include a small picture of “then”. (Note: For those who are deceased, please submit a picture with the year of death, along with any career, family, and living location information.)
Important: Please clearly print the name(s) of the individual on the envelope in which you submit the photograph (indicate name then and name now if different), and include return address information if you want the picture back.
Also, please be certain to invite your BBGFPK to our February 14th Jukebox Saturday Night.
Drop off pictures in box at Church office or mail to Church, First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara, 93105, c/o Noni Patchell. Contact Noni Patchell @ 685-1878 for more information. |
LIFE OF THE CHURCH
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS— The church office will be closed at noon on Christmas Eve, all day Christmas day and December 26. The office will also be closed at noon on New Year’s Eve and all day New Year’s Day. We will be open January 2nd.
PEANUT BUTTER NUMBERS ARE IN! As of Wednesday evening Reese and Tessa counted roughly 214 pounds which translates to: 3047 peanut butter sandwiches; 6000 spoonfuls or celery dips; 5,112 peanut butter cookies; and many, many satisfied tummies. Jars of peanut butter are still coming in. What a generous congregation!
THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Jack Hoag in loving memory of his
mother Irene Green. The flowers are also dedicated by Han-Sun Gotschall in
loving memory of her late husband. The flowers will be taken to those who
are ill or homebound and unable to attend worship. Many spaces are open for
flower dedications in 2009. Check the book.
ADULT EDUCATION for December 21 at 9 a.m. - "On the Road to Bethlehem" led
by the Rev. Susan Copeland. In the busyness of the "holiday" season, it's
easy to forget the road we're called to travel in this season of Advent, a
time of preparation for the holy one in our minds and hearts. Explore our
traditions and all who have helped mark the way to our own encounter with
the Christ child.
THE CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING will be received today, December 21. Half of this
offering goes to support active or retired ministers with unexpected
financial needs, the other half to students at one of our historically Black
or Hispanic colleges. Thanks to your past gifts, both of these ministries
remain strong.
STILL NEEDING A FLU SHOT THIS SEASON? #15 Flu vaccine shots will be
available for parishioners of First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday December
23rd from 12:30-2:30PM. Cost $15. First come first served in the Parish
Nurse office.
EXCITED ABOUT GHANA. Goleta Presbyterian Church is excited about its
partnership with Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Patriensa, Ghana. The
relationship has grown, and the two congregations exchange people,
technology, micro-economic development, teaching, and more. They're anxious
to share what they've learned with others in our presbytery. Sign up for
their workshop in the next S.B. Presbytery Missions Conference, which will
take place Saturday, January 17, at FPC. Register now by picking up a
brochure or going to www.sbmissionconference.org.
HEIFER IS HERE!! Make this a meaningful Christmas by giving gifts that help
those in need. Choose gifts from HEIFER INT'L that help struggling families
lift themselves out of poverty. At the same time you may give these gifts in
honor of your friends and family. The amount you give will be matched again
this year by our Mission Team! Look for our "Christmas tree of gifts" in the
reception area throughout December.
ESTHER WAKEMAN WRITES FROM THAILAND. In an email from Chiang Mai, Esther
writes, "International Day was enjoyed by 700 people eating all kinds of
food, wearing beautiful clothes, performing rap in Burmese among other
traditional/modern mixes, and a dunking tank with the president and a
vice-president of Payap University (yours truly) getting thoroughly wet."
NEW CHRISTMAS FAIR TRADE COFFEE & CHOCOLATE IS HERE! Just in time for the
holidays. Pick up your favorites today. Gift wrapping is available Look for
Dorothy Dubbels on the patio or in the church reception area. Thank you
Dorothy for your wonderful ministry! You will be helping farmers earn income
they need to feed their families and improve their communities. This is a
Presbyterian Coffee Project.
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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 serving the Rescue Mission in Santa Barbara
* Our Staff, Elders and Deacons
* Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support
* Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: 2nd Lt. Gregory
Adams (step-grandson of Earle and Susan Howey); Capt. Sean Gardner, grandson
of Jeannette Klingler; Kyle Lauth (grandson of Dolores Crisp); 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, staff at Community Presbyterian Church of Nipomo
Retired ministers Luanne Griguoli and James Kenney |
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