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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 Nov. 1, 2009 Daylight Saving Time ends: Set your clock back! 8:30 AM - Communion Service - Chapel |
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Congregational Meeting Presents the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee and Explains the Process On Sunday, October 25, we held a Congregational Meeting in the CFC to elect the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee. While we were just short of a quarum and were unable to have the actual vote, we learned of the process and met the candidates. There will be a brief meeting on November 29 between the 9 am and 10:30 am services to conduct the election. Names brought by the Nominating Committee for this pastoral search team are: Cynthy Ardell, Ted Baehr, Tom Blabey, Susan Croshaw, Sandy Hess, Loyda Márquez , Michelle Martinich, Dave Morley, and Brian Slattery. (See more info. below)  .  . |
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Fall Festival Dinner Dance Is Great Fun! |
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Presbyterian Women Hears about Christians in Turkey Prayer Requests: AIK stands for Antalya Incil Kilisesi (Antalya Evangelical Church)
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CPR/AED Certification of Our Staff This week, several members of the staff were either certified or re-certified to do CPR and to use the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). Many thanks to our Parish Nurse Sharon Troll for providing outstanding instruction to supplement the training dvd.  . |
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH In Memoriam - Ralph Cole – October 22, 2009 THE FLOWERS this morning are dedicated by Mary Lou Gee in loving memory of her husband, the Rev. Thomas Gee. The Flowers are also dedicated by Dorothy Beverly in loving memory of her husband, Robert G Beverly. Following worship the Deacons will take the flowers to those who are ill or homebound. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAN OWENS! Dan’s 98 th birthday was last week and all of his children and grandchildren send their love. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS!! Josh Murray will be meeting on the Patio on Sunday mornings at 10:30 for a pilgrimage to a nearby coffee shop or restaurant for a time of discussion, prayer, and fellowship. ADVENT WORKSHOP, Sunday Nov. 29, 5-7:30 p.m. in the CFC. We are still collecting toilet and paper towel rolls, any Christmas patterned or colored fabric scraps, and 6" candy canes. Donations can be put in the workroom (attention Susan). This event is for all ages! SEND A LITTLE CHEER! The Deacons are requesting new (unused) Christmas cards (and other greeting cards) for use in their ministry of caring. You can leave the cards at the front desk, marked “Deacon cards.” BE READY FOR FLU: Whether it be fire, earthquake or flu it is important to be prepared. H1N1 is now is a phase 6 pandemic and widespread in the United States. Having supplies in advance can provide relief quickly to an afflicted person. A list of recommended supplies is available in the reception area. Supplies include liquids, fever-reducing medications, cough medicine, tissues, face masks, gloves, and household cleaning products for wiping down shared surfaces. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING CALLED. Sunday, November 29, we will hold a Congregational Meeting to elect the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC). The meeting will be in the Christian Fellowship Center at 10 a.m. (following 9 a.m. worship). Names brought by the Nominating Committee for this pastoral search team are: Cynthy Ardell, Ted Baehr, Tom Blabey, Susan Croshaw, Sandy Hess, Loyda Márquez , Michelle Martinich, Dave Morley, Brian Slattery. THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Tuesday, November 3 - 7:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Breakfast in Anderson Lounge Wednesday, November 4 – 9:30 a.m. – Faith and Literature in Anderson Lounge; 7 p.m. Sr. Hi Group in Youth Lounge (Josh 279-2391) Friday, November 6 - 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Senior Activities Program Garden Room; 6 p.m. – Jr. Hi Group Youth Lounge (Josh 279-2391); 8:00 p.m.. – Westmont Orchestra Concert in Sanctuary Sunday, November 8 – 8:30 a.m. – Worship in Chapel: 9 a.m. - Informal Worship in Christian Fellowship Center; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary; 8:30 a.m. – Noon – Craft Boutique in Fireside Lounge; Noon – Stewardship Celebration Lunch in CFC (sign up today, see insert); 3:00 p.m. – Westmont Orchestra Concert in Sanctuary. 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 Kathy Baxter in England (International Teams) 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); Capt. Sean Gardner, (grandson of Jeannette Klingler); Kyle Lauth (grandson of Dolores Crisp); Nicolas Jones (grandson of Allen & Ann Braithwaite); Andrew Gaston (brother of Leah Gaston); the people of the Middle East, the pastors and people of the churches and for all those working for peace in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world Congregation and staff at Taiwanese-American Presbyterian Church of Ventura County, Pastor Szu-Hsing Mao |
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