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(If you have trouble viewing this Patio eNews on your e-mail, please view it on the church Web site) Visit our new Photo Gallery March 1, 2009 8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel
10:30 AM - Presbykids Activity Time.
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Peter's Message If I were to bring up the subject of our financial campaign, Building a Bridge to Our Future, your first thought would be Money. (The church wants it. I'll be asked to contribute it. How much can I afford?) But there's a different set of questions I'd like you to consider. What is my prayer for the church? What would I like to see happen in ministry? How is God calling me to make a difference today? Ask these questions first and the money question shifts from What should I do for the campaign? to How am I called to help the church move forward? I invite you to keep this question in your thoughts and prayers. I'm excited about how this campaign will strengthen our ministry and enable our outreach to the Santa Barbara community. The church's music program and youth and children's ministries, already strong, will be sustained. We'll meet members' transportation needs with new vans. We'll develop a children's music program. We'll give Anderson Lounge a much-needed makeover. And we'll call a new associate pastor to join Judith and me on our pastoral team focusing on reaching new generations of believers -- youth and families, couples and singles -- who desire deep and authentic Christian faith and a vital outreach to a needy world. With God's help, we will make it happen. Participation is key. We are all important to the success of this campaign. If the level of your participation makes you happy -- if it gives you a deep and good feeling -- then you are giving the right amount. Dollars follow prayers. Pleasure in giving is not a non sequitur, it is at the heart of the Christian life. Thank you for your part in this ministry, present and future. Peter |
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Jukebox Saturday Night Celebrates the 40's, 50's and 60's |
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PresbyFolks Tours Santa Barbara Maritime Museum |
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Richard and Lenore Young in honor of Elmer (Johnny) Jones’ 100 th birthday. The Flowers are also dedicated by The Morris Family in celebration of Hal Morris’ 96 th birthday. The flowers will be taken to those who are ill or homebound and unable to attend worship. THE LOOSE OFFERING THIS MORNING will go to the Deacon’s Fund to aid in their ministry of caring. ADULT EDUCATION FOR MARCH - Join us at 9:00 a.m. in Anderson Lounge for a Lenten Series on Acts of Mercy (more details in March Patio News). We will hear from those involved in Christian ministries of mercy. March 1 - The Rev. Ramazan Arkan, Pastor of The Antalya (Turkey) Evangelical Church; March 8 - The Rev. Pam Scott, Daybreak Ministries, chaplain to women in prison; March 15 - Dr. Marilyn McEntyre, Professor of English, Westmont College, Ret.; March 22 - The Rev. Steve Jacobsen, Executive Director of Hospice of Santa Barbara; March 29 - The Rev. Dan Stevens, Executive Director of Life Water International. “ODD MONTH ED” IN MARCH - Dr. Gordon Hess will lead a discussion on The Shack. Participants are encouraged to read the book and bring a copy to the discussions which will progress through the four weeks of March. Join us in Anderson Lounge at 10:30 a.m . THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE IS PLEASED TO REPORT that we have received Pledges for 2009 in the amount of $544,566. This is short of our approved budget of $560,000. However, this is actually only a 2.7% shortfall in a year of challenging financial concerns. We are extremely grateful for the commitment to the ministry of First Presbyterian Church these pledges represent. We are blessed. OFF TO THE UKRAINE. The generous people of First Presbyterian Church have responded to the call for help from Nita Hanson add God’s Hidden Treasures. Now in transit to the shipping container in Los Angeles harbor are one wheelchair, two walkers, two sets of crutches, two canes, and one bathtub bench. THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, March 1 - 12 noon – 1869 Society Luncheon in CFC; 3:00 p.m. - Westmont College Orchestra Concert in Sanctuar y Monday, March 2 – 5:00 p.m. Transition House (there) call Sandy for information (682-8569); 7:00 p.m. Worship/Music Team, Peter’s Office Tuesday, March 3 - 7:30 a.m. - Men’s Bible Study in Anderson Lounge; 7:00 p.m. – Mission Team in Anderson Lounge Wednesday, March 4 - 9:30 a.m. – Faith & Literature in Anderson Lounge; 3:30 p.m. - Painting Class in Youth Annex. 7:00 p.m. - Lenten Worship in the Chapel Thursday, March 5 - 7:00 p.m . Choir Rehearsal (Nelson Huber, 687-0754, x 111); 7:00 p.m. - High School Youth Group (Sheri, 680-5609) Friday, March 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) Sunday, March 8 – 11:45 a.m. – Lay Readers Training in CFC; 12 noon – Sunday Circle in Anderson Lounge (bring your lunch) 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.
Monthly Report to Congregation
Church Operating Fund , Jan. 1 through Jan. 31, 2009 Income: $ 83,707 Expenses: $ 81,86 6 Difference (Surplus) 1,841 (Does not include Early Childhood Center)
Financial Campaign Progress through Jan. 31, 2009
Five Year Pledges: Campaign Goal $ 2,000,000 Amount Pledged $ 462,800 Percent of goal 23.1%
Planned Giving: Campaign Goal 50 Gifts Reported 6 Percent of Goal 12 |
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