Clippers Dinner Program Celebrates Presidents Day and Valentine's Day
On Friday, February 12, the Clippers group enjoyed a delicious dinner by Kay and then heard from several speakers who read patriotic documents, a short story, or sang. Peter read from Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, Dave McEachen read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Judith read from 1 Corinthians, Laura Techentin read a short story with a great moral lesson for us all (don't be deceived by appearances), and Bert Willoughby sang a love song to Geri. What a wonderful way to celebrate these two important events! For information on how you can become involved in Clippers events, please contact Juleine.
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Chariots of Friends Enjoys SBCC Gourmet Dining
On Wednesday, February 17, forty-three drivers and riders enjoyed a tour of Santa Barbara during the pick-up routes and then joined up at Santa Barbara City College to have lunch served by the talented folks at the Gourmet Dining Room. The young people in the School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Program are so competent and attentive when serving the delicious food, that part of the fun is just witnessing such an effective and well-done program. A huge thanks to the volunteers who drive and "shotgun" for this great outreach to the Santa Barbara community as well as to our own members. For information on how you can participate in Chariots of Friends, please contact Geri Willoughby.
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First Pres Youth Group Hosts Invisible Children Legasy Tour 2010
On Saturday, Feb. 20, our youth group will be hosting an event with the organization Invisible Children. This group works with persecuted children in Northern Uganda. You will meet and hear the story of Jacob, an actual rescued "child soldier" from Uganda. All are welcome. Please join us. Josh Murray, Director of Youth Ministries.

Haiti Disaster Assistance: You can help!

Sign Up for Your LifeTouch Directory Portrait Session
We encourage you to sign up for your Portrait Session as soon as possible. There are three easy ways:
1. Sign up online. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. This can be done at any time day or night, except that on Saturday at 9 pm we "shut down" the online sign ups in order to print pages for Sunday morning sign ups at tables (see #3 below). The online sign ups are switched back on as soon as the Sunday table sign ups are recorded. Just click the link/image below to sign up online.
2. Sign up by calling Juleine at the church: 687-0754
3. Sign up at a table before or after services on Sundays: Beginning Jan. 10, tables will be set up after the 9 o'clock and 10:30 services. Look for the signs and the friendly volunteers!

LIFE OF THE CHURCH

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND YOUNG ADULTS!! Josh Murray will meet you 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.

TAI CHI THIS FEBRUARY: Come learn Tai Chi for Arthritis this February and March. Classes are held Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.—noon in the Garden Room with Sharon Troll, Parish Nurse. Tai Chi is easy and enjoyable to learn. Studies have shown it relieves pain and improves quality of life.

HELPING THE PEOPLE OF HAITI - The Presbyterian Church (USA) is responding to the earthquake in Haiti through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners. You, too, can be part of God’s answer to prayer for those affected by this disaster. Information on the situation is available through PDA (www.pcusa.org/pda/). Funds from One Great Hour of Sharing are already helping with the initial response. You can give to the ongoing relief through PDA account number DR000064. Gifts can also be made by phone at (800) 872-3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) and checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.

NEW!!! CONNECTING ALL CAREGIVERS - Tuesday February 23rd at 1-2PM, First meeting in the Garden Room. Do you currently care for a loved one? This support group will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month. The goal is to connect people with common interests, to share knowledge, be a resource to each other, pray for one another, and to take a little time for self-nourishment. Call Sharon Troll (687-0754 x 103) for information.

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, call Chuck at: 687-0754 x 102 or email: ccurtis@fpcsb.org. Requests are kept confidential.

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, February 21 – 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Worship in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Informal Worship in Christian Fellowship Center; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary; 11:45 a.m. Sermon Feedback Session in Anderson Lounge

Tuesday, February 23 –7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast, Anderson Lounge; 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis, Garden Room; 7 p.m. Session in Anderson Lounge with new members

Wednesday, February 24 –7 p.m. Lenten Worship in the Chapel; 7 p.m. Hi School Group, Youth Lounge (Josh, 279-2391)

Friday, February 26 – 10:00 a.m. Senior Activities Program  in Garden Room; 6 p.m. Jr Hi Group, Youth Lounge (Josh, 279-2391)

Saturday, February 27 –9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Women’s Retreat in CFC, Only $35, includes lunch, register today—(687-0754 x 110)

Sunday, February 28 – 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Worship in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Informal Worship in Christian Fellowship Center; 10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

PRAYER AND INTERCESSION

Pray for:

· Missionary Dave Bazinet in his local prison ministry

· Those who are sick, hospitalized or recovering and need our support

· Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: Capt. Sean Gardner, (grandson of Jeannette Klingler); Kyle Lauth, (grandson of Dolores Crisp); Sgt. 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, staff at 1st Pres. Church, Lompoc, Pastor Julia Leeth