Presbyterian Women Hear about Pastor Judith's Sabbatical
On Monday, January 26th, Judith and Dave offered a slide show of their trips to Catalina, Italy, and England during their recent sabbatical. The "dinner by Kay" was Italian, with delicious pasta, salad, and tiramisu. Judith thanks all who came, and offers a special thanks to sister Jeannie and her husband Art for driving up from Westlake Village to attend the event. To find out how you can participate in Presbyterian Women, please call Juleine at the church (687-0754).
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ADULT EDUCATION FOR February 1, 8, 15 & 22 - FPC member Meryle Gaston will facilitate a series based on the documentary THREE FAITHS, ONE GOD: JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM. This series is a further exploration of the issues that Harold Englund introduced in his series on The Patriarchs last June.

INTERESTED IN WEIGHT LOSS IN THE NEW YEAR? A group is forming with the help of Sharon Troll, Parish Nurse. Sign up at the reception desk to indicate your interest. Date and time to be announced.

BE A FRIEND, WEAR A NAMETAG! Sign up on the patio for a complimentary magnetic nametag. Pin nametags can be ordered if you cannot wear a magnetic one. Look for the signup sheet.

February is Heart Month! With the Family & Friends CPR Anytime personal learning program your whole family can learn this lifesaving skill. Sharon Troll, Parish Nurse and CPR Instructor for Cottage Hospital, will present this program. Sign-up in the office; Date & Time to be set.

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, February 1 -   10:00 & 11:30 a.m. – Annual Youth Pancake Breakfast & Dessert Auction in the CFC, cost: $6 per person. Bid High!

Monday, February 2 -   5:00 p.m. Transition House (there) call Sandy for information (682-8569); 7:00 p.m. Worship and Music Team in Peter’s Offic e

Tuesday, February 3 -   7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study in Anderson Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Mission Team in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, February 4 -   1:00 p.m. – Sr. Activity Planning   in Garden Room; 3:30 p.m. Painting Class in Youth Annex.

Thursday, February 5 -   7:00 p.m . Choir Rehearsal (contact Nelson Huber, 687-0754, x 111); 6:00 p.m. – Gospel Workshop in CFC; 7:00 p.m. High School Youth Group (contact Sheri, 680-5609)

Friday, February 6 -   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); 6:00 p.m. – Gospel Workshop in CFC

Saturday, February 7 -   9:00 a.m. – Gospel Workshop in CFC; Adult Ed. Team in Anderson; 7:30 p.m. – Gospel Concert in the Sanctuary

Sunday, February 8 - 12 noon – Sunday Circle (Bible Study) in Anderson Lounge, bring your lunch.

Monthly Financial Report

Our church is dependent upon our pledges and donations to do God’s work in our congregation, community and the world. As has been reported in recent Congregational meetings and in the annual report, our expenses have exceeded our income for the past several years. These shortfalls have been covered by the use of our reserve funds, which have been built up over previous years.

Church Operating Fund* Jan. 1 through December 31, 2008

Donations, other receipts       $     839,815

Expenses         $ (1,180,271 )

From reserves, as planned       $    (340,456)

* Does not include income or expenses from the Early Childhood Center .

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.

NEXT WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, February 8 - 12 noon – Sunday Circle (Bible Study) in Anderson Lounge, bring your lunch.

Tuesday, February 3 -   7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study in Anderson Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Mission Team in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, February 4 -   1:30 p.m. – Membership Development Team   in Peter’s Office; 3:30 p.m. Painting Class in Youth Annex.

Thursday, February 5 -   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, February 6 -   10:00 a.m. – 2;00 p.m. Senior Activities Program for active seniors in Garden Room ; 5:300 p.m. – Clipper Club – Spares & Pairs in CFC; 6:00 p.m. Junior High Slam (contact Sheri, 680-5609)

Saturday, February 7 -   6:00 p.m. – Jukebox Saturday Night Dinner Dance in the Christian Fellowship Center

Sunday, February 8 - 12 noon – Sunday Circle (Bible Study) in Anderson Lounge, bring your lunch