Clippers Hears about Public Safety Issues and Crime Prevention
On Friday, April 9, the Clippers enjoyed another delicious meal by Kay and a very interesting and useful program on public safety and crime prevention. Former California Highway Patrol officer and now Crime Prevention Specialist Tony Durham gave a great presentation on how we can live more safely. Thanks to all of the people who make Clippers such a successful part of our church! For information on how you can become involved in Clippers activities, please contact Juleine.
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LIFE OF THE CHURCH

SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP FOR FIRST PRES - Rev. Dr. Sharon Stanley began a ministry in Fresno to serve refugees from Southeast Asia and Russia.  We will be joining her in service July 25-31, ministering to refugees and supporting her devoted team.  Applications available today; see Chuck (687-0754x102) or Josh (x104). $350/person. Scholarships available. Limit: 20 people. Application deadline May 28.

PEANUT BUTTER SUNDAY A SUCCESS! Matt Sims, Martin Croshaw, Hannah Croshaw, and Josh Murray went to the Unity Shoppe on Friday, April 9 t h , and delivered 88 jars of peanut butter ranging in sizes of 48oz to 16oz. totaling 2,816oz, or 136.625 pounds of peanut butter. Thanks to the generosity of the congregation we also delivered jars and cans of jelly, soda, spaghetti sauce, apple sauce, tuna, and pears.

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS, YOUNG ADULTS! Josh Murray will meet you on the Patio at 10:30 for a pilgrimage to a nearby coffee shop for a time of discussion, prayer, and fellowship.

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.

PRAYER AND INTERCESSION

Pray for:

·  Missionaries Jerry & Candis Bingham and Andrew Kaddu in Uganda

·  God’s presence & guidance for our Assoc. Pastor Nom. Committee

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

·  Our military personnel serving in the Middle East: 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 and staff at Summerland Presbyterian Church and minister members at large Diana Hopkins of Ventura and John McEntyre of Oakland.

THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday, April 18 – 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Worship in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Informal Worship in CFC; 9:00 a.m. Adult Ed in Anderson Lounge; 10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary; 2:00 p.m. Jeannette Klingler Piano Recital in the Sanctuary

Tuesday, April 20 – 7:00 a.m. Women’s Life Group with Kati Buehler in the CFC; 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast in Anderson Lounge; 4:00 p.m. Congregational Care and 5:30 p.m. Deacons in Anderson Lounge

Wednesday, April 21 – 9:30 a.m. Chariot of Friends; 12 noon Life Group with Pastor Peter at American Riviera Bank; 7:00 p.m. High School Group in the Youth Lounge (Josh, 279-2391); 7:00 p.m. Life Groups at Hess home and at Wennberg home

Thursday, April 22 – 4:30 p.m. Life Group with Esther Bennett in Anderson Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Life Group with Doug and Caro l at DuCharme Home ; 7 p.m. Chancel Choir in Choir Room

Friday, April 23 –10:00 a.m. Senior Activities Program begin in Garden Room; 6:00 p.m. Jr. Hi. Youth Group in the Youth Lounge (Josh, 279-2391)

Sunday, April 25 – 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Worship in the Chapel; 9:00 a.m. Informal Worship in CFC; 9:00 a.m. Adult Ed in Anderson Lounge; 10:00 a.m. Congregational Meeting to elect new officers, in CFC
10:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary

COMING EVENTS

Spring Inquirer’s Class

        Mondays, May 10 & 17                    7:00-8:30 p.m.

        For those interested in learning more about First Presbyterian Church

        and the Christian Faith, and those interested in membership

        Call Juleine at the church 687-0754 x 110 to sign up.