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May 24, 2009

Church Carnival Celebrates “Building a Bridge to Our Future”
On Sunday, May 17, our church put on a carnival with "something for everyone." Some bounced, some played bingo, some had faces painted, some won prizes throwing baskets or bowling, and ALL ATE. Thanks to Nancy Williams and all of the helpers who made this such a success. As a little note, when Nancy evacuated her home, she put all of the carnival props into her van so they wouldn't be burned. Now, that's commitment! See a gallery of photos besides the ones below.
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH

THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Mike and Jan O’Connor in celebration of their first wedding anniversary. Following the service the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are unable to attend worship.

LUNCH WITH JOHN FOWLER - Join us Sunday, June 14 at noon for a potluck luncheon in the CFC. Dr. John Fowler will share his experiences teaching Emergency Medicine in the Middle East. Sign up on the patio (Sundays) or in the reception office. Please indicate what food you will bring and your willingness to help with set-up or with clean-up. Call Carrie at 687-0754, ext. 101

SPREAD THE WORD - KIDNEY NEEDED! In 2002 church member Lea Williams was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Microscopic Polyangiitis, a disease that attacks the lungs and kidneys. Lea is currently on dialysis at tremendous cost in time, money and energy. You may be able to help her to live a normal life. Call Lea at 965-8510 to hear her story. Prayerfully consider donating a kidney. For more information on transplants call 800-292-9548 or visit: www.matchingdonors.com.

FAIR TRADE COFFEE MAY BLOWOUT SALE!! All coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate is on sale. There will be no more ordering until the fall. See Dorothy in the reception area today and Stock up!

CHANGING FOUNDATIONS, written by Ann Braithwaite, follows the progress of FPC through our past building sites to the present site on Constance. The play includes a show of fashions depicting changes in society. The performance is June 21st at our 140th Anniversary Celebration. If you have any period clothing, feathers, odd jewelry or long skirts to lend, please, help us. Ann Braithwaite, 745-5533

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:

Missionary Dave Sommers at the Ladera Bible Club in Santa Barbara

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); 2nd 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 and staff at Santa Maria Presbyterian Church Pastor Israel Gonzales and minister member at large Valerie De La Torre 

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, May 24 – 8:30 a.m. – Worship in Chapel: 9 a.m. - Informal Worship in CFC; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day observed – OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, May 26 - 7:30 a.m. -  Men’s Bible Study Breakfast in Anderson Lounge;7:00 p.m. – Session in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, May 27 –3:30 p.m. – Painting Class in Youth Annex

Thursday, May 28 – 12 noon – Presbyterian Women’s Luncheon in the CFC, $8, reservation required call 687-0754. 7:00 p.m. - High School Youth Group (Sheri San Chirico, 680-5609); 7:00 p.m. –Choir Rehearsal (Nelson Huber, 687-0754, x 111)

Friday, May 29 - 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Senior Activities Program meet in the Anderson Lounge; 5:00 p.m. - 24 hour Prayer Vigil begins  in the Chapel; 6:00 p.m. - Junior High Slam (Sheri, 680-5609)

Saturday, May 30 – 9:00 a.m. – Mission Team  in Garden Room; 9:00 a.m. – Adult Ed. Team  in CFC; 9:00 a.m. – Campaign Team  in Anderson Lounge; 5:00 p.m. – 24 hour Prayer Vigil ends.

Sunday, May 31 - Pentecost – 8:30 a.m. – Worship in Chapel: 9 a.m. - Informal Worship in CFC; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

COMING EVENTS

24 Hour Prayer Vigil in the Chapel

      Friday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m.

      Pray for our church, our community and our world

      Sign up for ½ hour or an hour.

Our 140th Anniversary Celebration

      Sunday, June 21                                       8:45 a.m.

      We’ll start with Breakfast together at 8:45 AM sharp.

      Breakfast is $5 per person, sign up today.

      A play outlining our history will follow

      We’ll Worship together at 10:30 beginning in the CFC.

Monthly Report to Congregation

            Church Operating Fund, Jan. 1 through April 30, 2009

                              Income:                             $      393,972

                              Expenses:                         $      369,334

                              Difference (Surplus)                   24,638

(Does not include Early Childhood Center) 

            Current Campaign Report, through April 30, 2009

                              Five Year Pledges

                              Campaign Goal                 $2,000,000

                              Amount Pledged               $1,205,500

                              Percent of Goal                         60.3% 

                              Planned Giving

                              Campaign Goal                             36

                              Future Gifts Reported                   12

                              Percent of Goal                           30%