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January 18, 2009

In Memoriam

Ruth Jones – January 11, 2009

Mission Conference is this Saturday, January 17, 9am – 4pm. Here at FPC. Registration at the door - $40 includes lunch.

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Bob Wilke in celebration of Helen’s birthday and his birthday. The flowers are also dedicated by Marge Whitehouse in memory of loved ones. The flowers will be taken to those who are ill or homebound and unable to attend worship. Spaces are open for flower dedications in 2009.

CELEBRATE WITH FAYE WESTBURY this morning. She is celebrating her 9 0 t h birthday on January 20. Her family is providing cake on the patio following the 10:30 worship service. Give her a big hug.

ADULT EDUCATION FOR January 18, & 25 at 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge. Dr. Robert Gundry, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Westmont College, leads a Bible study on I Peter . “Odd Month Ed@10:30” January 18, & 25 (at 10:30 a.m. ) Dr. Telford Work, Professor of Religious Studies, Westmont College, reprises his series on “The Holy Spirit in the Bible and Everywhere Else.”

INTERESTED IN WEIGHT LOSS IN THE NEW YEAR? Please see Sharon Troll, Parish Nurse, (on the patio or church reception area) she will have information on the Weigh Down Workshop and a sign-up sheet for all interested participants. Blood Pressure checks along with the new guidelines will also be available.

THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Monday, January 19.

PLEDGE ENVELOPES - Your 2009 Pledge envelopes are available for pick up in the Fireside Lounge. Please remember to pay your Per Capita Apportionment which is $31.28 per person.

THERE'S STILL TIM E… If you are interested in going on an IMPACT short term mission trip this summer to Honduras, Uganda, Ukraine or Turkey then pick up an APPLICATION in the church office TODAY or download one at www.impact-sbp.org . Applications are due by January 30th. Our teams are forming and our in-country partners are looking forward to our arrival. For more information call Randa Dinkler or Sandy Dinkler at 647-6489 or email:srdinkler.impact@gmail.com

HISTORY BRIEF by George Goodall . Some of you will remember when our church services on Sunday mornings were broadcast over radio station KTMS. This started in 1968 with music recorded by the choir led by Dr. Walter Buchanan, organ music by Emma Lou O’Brien, and a message by Rev. Lawrence Fisher or Rev. Walter Ray. For a while in the early 1980’s, with a recorded introduction by the choir and organ, the sermon by Rev. Robert Pryor was broadcast directly from the pulpit. But the timing problems and the dropping off of listenership caused the effort to be discontinued in order to encourage attendance at the actual services .

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Tuesday, January 20 -   7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study in Anderson Lounge; 4 p.m. Cong. Care, 5:30 p.m. Deacons in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, January 21 -   9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Chariot of Friends meet in Fireside Lounge

Thursday, January 22 -   7:00 p.m . Choir Rehearsal (contact Nelson Huber, 687-0754, x 111); 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Group (contact Sheri, 680-5609)

Friday, January 23 -   10:00 a.m. – 2;00 p.m. Senior Activities Program for active seniors in Garden Room; 6:00 p.m. Junior High Slam (contact Sheri, 680-5609)

Sunday, January 25 -   5:30 p.m. – Annual Congregational Meeting in the CFC, cost: $9 per person, sign up now.

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 Tarry and Charmaine Nelson in Liberia

|       Our Staff, Elders and Deacons

|       Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support

|       Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Tech Sgt. Donald Adams (nephew of Jay and Marilyn Torrey); 2 n d Lt. Gregory Adams (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 Highlands New Church Development Pastor Graham Baird and minister member Dan Stevens