Annual Holiday Boutique Celebrates the Spirit of Giving through Crafts
On November 8, the Annual Holiday Boutique put on by our Craft Group attracted the interest of many who sought just the perfect gift for a loved one. The amazing craft projects were a wonderful tribute to the talents of our members and to their generosity in devoting their time to supporting "special projects around the church." Thanks to all who are in the Craft Group!
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH

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.

SHARE A TURKEY! The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is seeking turkeys, canned food, and monetary donations in preparation for its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday, November 25 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.  The Mission, along with the help of 45 volunteers, is planning to serve over 300 meals to community members in need.  Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 535 E. Yanonali St.

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

Sunday, November 15 – 8:30 a.m. – Contemplative Worship in Chapel; 9 a.m. - Informal Worship in CFC; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary; Noon – Sunday Circle in Anderson Lounge; 3:00 p.m. – Master Chorale Concert in Sanctuary; 5:30 p.m. – Presbyfolks Dinner & a Movie in CFC (Potluck, sign up today, see insert).

Tuesday, November 17 -   7:30 a.m. – Men’s Bible Breakfast in Anderson Lounge; 4:00 p.m. – Congregational Care in Anderson Lounge; 5:30 p.m. – Deacons in Anderson Lounge; 7:00 p.m. – Session in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, November 18 – 9:30 a.m. – Chariot of Friends meet in reception office to go to Aloha Steak House in Ventura; 7 p.m. Sr. Hi Group in Youth Lounge (Josh 279-2391 )

Friday, November 20 - 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. – UCSB Chamber Choir Concert in the Sanctuary (tickets at the door)

Saturday, November 21 –2 p.m. – Memorial Service for Ralph Cole in the Chapel;

Sunday, November 22 – 8:30 a.m. – Contemplative Worship in Chapel; 9 a.m. - Informal Worship in CFC; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary; 11:45 a.m. - Sermon Feedback Sunday in Anderson Lounge

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 John F. in the Middle East

·  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); SSgt. Erich Johnson (grandson of Beverly Smaniotto); 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 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara, Pastor Brett Becker, Parish Assoc. Ed Aspinwall, Harold Englund