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Volume 48, No. 8

First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SAN BERNARDINO

Hooray for Rose!

By SANDY TICE This newsletter has been a way that we have stayed connected and in touch as a church family for as long as anyone can remember. For the last 10 years, the task of editing this publication has been gracefully and diligently carried out by Rose Gareau. Month after month, she has solicited and received copy from a constantly shifting field of writers, and prodded various pastors (including, and perhaps especially, this one) to turn in their pages on time. She has given order and shape to the pages of text, added artwork and headlines, and made sure we were aware of information from our denomination about special offerings, General Assemblies, and the like. She has handled content that ranges from childrens puzzles to In Memoriam announcements. I know for a fact that she has worked with no fewer than five pastors (Jim, George, Curt, Sandy, and Eric) and two office administrators, all of them with different sensibilities and personal styles. Who knows how many phone calls and emails that decade of newsletters represents? I can only imagine. I suspect that sometimes it must have felt like a thankless job. But this did not diminish her desire to celebrate who we are and what we do well, her longing to have us know each other better, her pleasure at letting someone see their name in print, her willingness to help us keep track of what the Spirit of God is doing in this place and in the lives of people we love. We are more of a community because of Rose and her newsletter ministry. Thanks, Rose, for helping us love one another. For helping us anticipate changes, navigate transitions, and be the body of Christ. Thank you for your faithful service! Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be the servant of all for the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve... Mark 10:34.

1900 North D Street San Bernardino, CA 92405 Office 882-3308 FAX 882-0888 www.fpcsb.net

The Rev. Dr. Sandy Tice Pastor The Rev. Eric Ledermann Associate Pastor The Rev. No Falconi Ministry of Visitation The Rev. Jim Huffstutler Pastor Emeritus

SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Adult Ed. & Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

New Form of Government

From PCUSA.org The New Form of Government (NFOG) for the PC(USA) became effective on July 10. The NFOG, approved by the 219th General Assembly (2010) and ratified by a majority of presbyteries, is available in the 2011/2013 edition of the Book of Order. The Form of Government spells out the constitutional framework for government of the PC(USA) as it seeks to respond to Gods call to life in mission and contains: Foundations of Presbyterian Polity lays out the principles that are foundational to government, worship, and discipline for the PC(USA). Form of Government spells out the constitutional framework for government of the PC(USA) as it seeks to respond to Gods call to life in mission. Advisory Handbook for Councils for the Development of Policies and Procedures Required by the Form of Government an aid to councils (governing bodies) of the church for developing the policies and procedures to carry out their mission.

It is the Mission of First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship and celebration, and teaching and learning, so that lives are transformed and members are encouraged to use their special gifts to care for and value, as God's Beloved, each other and the community in which we live.

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Pastors Page
Youth Ministry News
By ERIC LEDERMANN It is a new academic year and we are excited for what lays ahead who knows when or how Gods Spirit will pop up and surprise us. We have a lot planned this year, so whether or not youve joined us before, get involved and bring your friends!

Dreams and Dangers and Delight

By SANDY TICE

If you had the power to do anything, what would you give this congregation? This was what the staff talked about at two of our meetings this spring. The answers were inspiring and telling- We long for members to have deeper Bible knowledge- words from God down in their hearts for when they need them. We spoke about more space and less hurry, a healthy pace and Sabbath. We imagine members so SUNDAY MORNINGS Church School: We have church confident and comfortable in their faith that they would be free to pray school for ALL ages (children, youth, and adults!). The youth for someone on the spot. We spoke of sheltering and comforting our class meets in room 11 (grades 6 - 12) from 9:30 a.m. to older saints, of hospitality to our neighbors that heals intimidation or about 10:15 a.m. EVERY Sunday! Kickoff is Sept. 18. divisions, of igniting the passion and gifts of young adults. It was exciting to dream. SUNDAY EVENINGS Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC): Nearly every Sunday night at 5 p.m. youth gather in FellowAnd it is exciting in a whole new way to dream in concrete ways: As ship Hall (doors open at 4:30 p.m., come early and hang out). spring came to an end we received glad tidings of great joy. Longtime We eat, play, get to know one another, and experience the member Barbara Maupin left us an astonishing gift in the amount of fellowship of the Body of Christ! We also go on all sorts of $300,000 from her estate. The gift is undesignated, Session can use it fun adventures off campus. So, check the calendar, get inin any way it sees fit. volved, and bring your friends! The truth is, at first I felt some fear. Money is a great blessing, but it can bring dangers. All of us know families who have fought bitterly over money- and I dont want us to be one of those families. Some Youth Calendar may see this as a sign that there is less of a need for each of us to participate in supporting our ministry financially, and that would be Sept. 11 dreadful. We dont want to squander it like the Prodigal did, or to build 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) meet bigger barns like the foolish man, or to bury it in the ground like the in Fellowship Hall for our big kick off BBQ so we can check in foolish servant. A gift like this requires wisdom and discernment by the with one another and do some planning for the coming year. leaders in a congregation- such opportunities are rare and precious and I dont want this one to slip through our fingers. Finally, we are all Sept. 18 so tired of cutbacks and shrinking budgets it will be hard to resist spending it all on ordinary things we have been doing without. 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Church School Kick Off Sunday! Church school officially starts and well be celebrating the Session spent some time listening to scripture and listening in silence new year in worship, too! Come be a part of it. to God and listening to each other. They decided that we should enter in to a season of discernment, where we think and pray and dream 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) will together, and try to imagine what God would have us do with a gift like be investigating what the Bible says about bullies. You might this. If we use it wisely and well, it could be transformative. And we be surprised by what we find! might just demonstrate that we are good stewards of such gifts! For now, we have agreed not to use it in this years budget process and to Sept. 25 continue to live within our means. We will not spend it or make any final decisions until January. 9:30 a.m. Church School 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) asks how should we as Christians respond to bullies? Here are some of the things the Session heard: Be still, and know that I am God. Its OK to take some time with this, you are not in a hurry. Remember your mission and keep it before you. Dont be greedy or grabby- seek unity. This is not a gift to the congregation, but to Jesus, whatever we do, we act for him. Be courageous. Dont be afraid! So, rejoice with us! And delight in God who is full of surprises and trusts us with this great opportunity. And dream with us who might we become as a result of this, and what might we accomplish?

Upcoming Events... Mark your calendars now for these big upcoming events: Oct. 22 Knotts Scary Farm Nov. 11-13 Youth Retreat at Big Bear Conference Center Dec. 2-4 Decemberfest High School Retreat (grades 9 -12) at Westminster Woods in Occidental, Calif. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Pastor Eric Ledermann at (909) 289-9668 (texts welcome) or eoledermann@gmail.com.

We are anointed children of God, we have been born again of the Spirit, There is a Word God speaks to the world, freedom and light to all who hear it, So let us BE the Word of the Lord: I am for you, I am for you, I am for you evermore!

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September Sparks School Successes Wont You Please, Please Help Us?
By SALLY INGLIS By LYNETTE DuCLOS ADELSON Although First Presbyterian ChildCare Center is a year-round program we still celebrate September as the beginning of our 'school' year. The pre-kindergarteners have headed off on their new adventure, the remaining children have moved up to new classrooms with different teachers, and excitement and discovery lay ahead!

We will begin at the beginning with the Story of Creation as our monthly Scripture and a focus on the character traits - Appreciation and Responsibility. We will spend the Three years ago when we changed computer month exploring the gifts of the church, our families, our childcare center and commuprograms for the church, the office staff asked nity, our country and our world. As we talk about how grateful we are for these gifts we you to fill out a detailed form about you and will also talk about our responsibility for them. It is amazing to hear a group of fouryour family. Your response was wonderful, year-olds really considering how they can be of service to their community. Last year but since then there have probably been the class decided they would pick up trash around the campus. In 2005 they insisted changes in your lives. The PC(USA) needs we do something to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina which resulted in a moving statistics on almost everything - Joan Carpen- van to New Orleans full of supplies worth over $10,000! ter can tell you all about that! - and having The real fun this month will come when the older kids take Omnitrans around our city. your information up to date makes life much They will travel out to CSUSB, through the farm-like community of Muscoy, through easier for the church office staff. downtown San Bernardino and out to the VA Hospital where they will have a snack and feed the ducks. When we talk about our world the children are invited to share special clothing, souvenirs or recipes from the culture of their family's origin. Our Food This month we are sending you a new form to Program Coordinator will provide a variety of ethnic foods including salsa, chow mein, fill out. Please help us out and take a few ravioli, curry, pita bread, pierogies, yams, and even sushi! minutes to fill out the questionnaire as completely as possible and then return it to the After a scary year with low enrollment and teacher lay-offs we are thrilled that FPCCC office. If you have any questions when you is almost filled to capacity with children who experience God's love through the misget the form, please feel free to call. Thank sion you provide. Thank you for your support. you in advance for you help!

Pentecost Money at Home Retreat Reaps Reward

By MIMI LANGE In the spring, our Lenten Retreat committee held a different kind of retreat. Instead of our usual time of instruction and meditation, the retreat became a time of caring for Gods creation. Those involved spent the day planting new plants on our campus, and helping the City of San Bernardino plant trees on D Street. The committee arranged for the dead and dying trees in our north parking lot to be replaced, and the new trees there are growing strong and will bless our campus for many, many years. Those trees were purchased with undesignated memorial funds given in memory of Peggy Davis Ames, Rosemary Binney, Charles Wesley Bishop, Paul Cook, Mary Pat Davidson, Eugene L. Dybowski, David Hunter, Randall M. Kersten, M.D., Mary Kinnier, Owen Maupin, Wanda Lee Keene Paulin, Sherman A. Thomas, and Viola J. Thomas. Take a moment to enjoy the beauty of these new lives that are now blessing our campus, and remember the friends and loved ones who have also blessed us with their lives and our memories. By BOBBIE TERRELL The Mission Committee voted to support Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with our 40% of the Pentecost offering from June, in the amount of $453.60. CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits, screens, and trains volunteers to be advocates for youth who are in foster care. Their number one responsibility is to advocate for their clients best interest, not only during court hearings but in their daily lives. They do this by developing relationships with the children they serve and providing these youth with resources in their community. Volunteers are asked to commit to CASA and a child for 10-15 hours a month for a minimum of 18 months. During this time, they visiting with their youth, and speak to all of the professionals, educators, and caregivers that are in their young persons life. The monies they receive from donations such as ours go toward recruiting, screening, and training the volunteers who advocate for youth.

Financial Report
As of July 31st Actual: Budgeted: Over/ (Under): Pledges Other Income Expenses Net Income $ 244,218.17 $ 19,993.79 $ 271,933.71 $ (7,721.75) 257,250.00 20,454.11 276,595.85 1,108.26 (13,031.83) (460.32) (4,662.14) (8,830.01)

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The Peacemaking Offering

By ERIC LEDERMANN Peace has been defined as many things: tranquility, a calm and quiet state, free from disturbances or noise. To live in peace, to be in a state of peace, takes on different meanings for all of us. There are, however, some basic elements that are necessary for all of us to live peacefully. Living peacefully includes the protection of individuals integrity and human rights. For some of us, peace means access to education and the elimination of poverty, homelessness, injustice, and violence. For some, peace is the ability to openly express our opinions or to practice our religious beliefs without the fear of imprisonment or even death. In our homes, our communities, and our world, we are called to be makers of peace.1 The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Peacemaking Offering were created in 1980 by the 192nd General Assembly of the PC(USA) to emphasize our call as Christians to the work of peace around the world. It is an annual denomination-wide offering to support the efforts of the PC(USA) to live out a deeper commitment to peacemaking as part of our faithfulness to God. It is one of four special offerings received each year by our denomination. It is collected on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday of October (this year it will be Oct. 2), to celebrate our unity with the worldwide witness of sisters and brothers in Christ, with 25% of the offering being retained by each congregation to use to promote peacemaking in their local communities. The theme for this years offering is A Harvest of Justice Is Sown in Peace (James 3.18). After much discussion in the Mission Committee, it was decided to designate the 25% we retain from the Peacemaking Offering for a local organization that has worked tirelessly for more than 25 years to promote justice in our region through the partnering of local faith organizations. The Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) is part of People Improving Communities through Organizing National Network (PICO) and of PICO California, the largest grassroots community effort in California. Working with congregations, schools, and neighborhood institutions in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, ICUC brings people together to strengthen families and improve communities. Local member congregations include First Congregational Church on Sierra Way, Congregation Emanu El in Redlands/San Bernardino, St. Johns Episcopal, Lutheran Church of Our Savior, and the Roman Catholic Congregations within the Diocese of San Bernardino. ICUC focuses its organizing activity around community interests such as increasing access to health care, public safety and violence prevention, increasing parks and recreation opportunities, and public works projects like improving the public sewer systems. Recently ICUC has been working with some of the largest banks in our area to try to curb the growing foreclosure crises. ICUC has a strong youth component as teenagers from local high schools have worked to improve graduation rates, increase access to college preparatory classes, reduce violence on school campuses and in communities, and provide healthy lunch options.2 The Mission Committee believes that ICUC, and organizations like it, are helping to improve the quality of life in our community and that our congregation should be support these long-range endeavors. Please support the PC(USA)s peacemaking efforts and the justice work of ICUC by giving generously to the Peacemaking Offering during worship on Oct. 2.
1 From the Peacemaking Offering Leaders Guide from the PC(USA). For more information about the Peacemaking Program or the Peacemaking Offering, visit www.pcusa.org and search Peacemaking. 2

For more information on ICUC visit www.icucpico.org.

Presbyterian Women Circles will be starting this month. Our study guide for the year is: Confessing the Beatitudes. If you don't belong to a circle, see if there is one that fits your schedule, we'd love to have you join us! DEBORAH CIRCLE: Meets the third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Library. Moderator: Nita Zwolinski: 748-0768 CIRCLE OF FAITH: Meets third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in homes. Moderator: Joanne Ballard: 881-2590 CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP: Meets third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Church Library. Moderator: Lynda Savage: 882-7649 CIRCLE OF GRACE: Meets third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in Church Library. Moderator: Cindi Pringle: 887:2171 CIRCLE OF HOPE: Meets fourth Tuesday at 1:00 in Fireside Lounge. Moderator: Norma Woodward: 882-3947 CIRCLE OF KINDNESS: Meets third Monday at 7:30 p.m. in homes. Moderator: Dawn Morris: 882-3648

A special worship service is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic attacks upon our country. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect with your church family on our triumphs and losses in the post-9/11 world.

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September Celebrations
Sep 1 Fred and Angelina Cordova Janelle Agre Sep 2 Daisy Lane Chuck & Shelley Obershaw Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep 6 Dan Schiavone Ed Congdon Norm & Christa Wallis Tom & Donna Garza Sep 7 Sep 8 Sally Inglis Deon Garcia David Inglis Matthew Keiper Sep 9 Harry Babcock Jeanne Clark Larry & Melodee Kistner Alison Lane Rosalind & Ken Mantei Shelley Obershaw Sep 10 Christian Usher Kathleen Ray Sep 11 Sep 12 Jane Snyder Laurie Stafford Kelsey Smith Alicia Falconi Sep 13 Jeannie Marona Cal & Clara Senechal Sep 16 Robert Godby Alice Lou Hankla Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Bonnie Ainsworth Mindy Rueda Kimberly Ballard Ron Brewer Sep 21 Kevin Lee Imura Justin Prince Sep 22 Al Rueda Sep 30 ons Sep 24 Sep 26 Sep 27 Bobbie Leonard Jim Siegmund Leslie Cordova Nolan Mosley Carmen Paredes Sep 23 Mary Bolaos Michael Cummings Mary Beth Blaskey Olga Hill Roger & Joyce Ly-

You Dont Have to be Alone

By SALLY INGLIS My husband, John, died over a year ago, and, although it took time, I have learned to live by myself. I live in an apartment complex and while my neighbors are close and very helpful and I have an adorable dog, there are times when I am alone. What would happen if I fell at night or at a time when my neighbors were away? What if I were in the car and something happened? We have all heard stories about people who fall and lie for hours before someone finds them. Thats not for me! I investigated systems which could immediately get me help. There are many and I chose Life Alert - I wear a necklace, but there is a watch option. If you need assistance, all you have to do is press a tiny button and you are immediately connected to a staffperson who has your information readily available and can call 911 and your family. There is an additional feature that enables you to press one number on your cell phone and be connected to an operator who will call 911 and talk with you until help arrives. Life Alert has given me comfort and peace, especially when I am by myself.

Beyond 'rock, paper, scissors' Theology

Submitted by LYNETTE DuCLOS ADELSON and MARION WIENS The language of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, etched in Scripture and creed, remains indispensable for our efforts to speak faithfully of God. "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" is a root out of which grows an even richer vocabulary of praise. Anchored by these ancient words, we are liberated to interpret, amplify and expand upon ways of naming the Triune God most familiar to the church, rather than simply repeating the word "God' in prayer and liturgy. We are able to draw from the well of Scripture to enrich the ways we speak of God and to God. Undisciplined use of any three words to refer to the Trinity is a 'rock, paper, scissors' theology - three, any three will do. The Trinity is too vital to our faith for such laziness. Here are examples of ways to amplify and enrich our language of the Triune God. They are products of disciplined reflection, yet are vivid and rooted in Scripture. Note the interrelationships between the terms: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer The One to Whom, the One by Whom, and the One in Whom we offer our praise. Speaker, Word and Breath Overflowing Font, Living Water, Flowing River Compassionate Mother, Beloved Child and Life-giving Womb Our Sun, Ray and Warmth Rock, Cornerstone and Temple The Fire that Consumes, the Hammer that Breaks, the Storm that Melts Mountains
(reprinted with permission from Presbyterians Today)

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An Evening At Ghost Ranch

Explore the magic of the Ghost Ranch Conference Center on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Meet Debra Hepler, Executive Director of Ghost Ranch to discover the exciting programs Ghost Ranch offers and its vision for the future and learn how you can experience this magic place. Please join us for this special event, refreshments will be served.

Help Beautify Our City

On Aug. 1, the Mayor and Common Council unanimously approved the Beautification Partnership, City Pride City-Wide program, a comprehensive, ongoing effort to beautify and enhance the safety, economic viability, and livability of San Bernardino through partnerships and collaboration among government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, and the community.

The Beautification Partnership will kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., with a one-day citywide beautification effort tackling 60 cleanup projects throughout the City. The City is calling for 600 volunteers (ages 16 and up) to help with bark Alice Lou Hankla is celebrating her 90th Birthday and would love to and weed removal while city workers install sprinklers and landhave her church family join her for an open house. scaping.

Celebrate!

The celebration will be held on Sept. 11 at Plymouth Village in Redlands in the Brewster Room in the Lodge lower level from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please RSVP to (909) 307-5986 before Sept. 6 if you plan to attend.

The Community Ministry Committee of the Deacons, under the direction of Lynn Usher and Trevor Cummings, is organizing a group of volunteers from our church to assist with the cleanup of Perris Hill Park. Sign up at the receptionist desk in the church office as soon as possible. More information on times and a meeting place will be provided. Lets be part of the solution in the City of San Bernardino!

Got Rest?
Come to me, Jesus said, all you who are weary or are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest On Saturday Sept 17, you are invited to a time of quiet, Sabbath, and rest for your soul. Rev. Diana Wright of Riverside Presbytery is organizing a day of quiet reflection and prayer for all who long for some peace and quiet, and some time with God. Participants are invited to arrive at 9:00 a.m. and to bring a sack lunch, a Bible, and a journal. There will be a time of welcome and opening prayer, and then plenty of time to rest, walk, journal, or read. We will eat lunch together mid-day, and then continue in silence. A brief service of worship will close the day, and the retreat will conclude at 1:00 pm. The event will take place at Magnolia Presbyterian Church in Riverside, 7400 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside. RSVP's to dwright91360@yahoo.com would be appreciated.

Hoedown Throwdown!
Mark your calendars for Sept. 25, because there's a hoedown coming! Dust off your boots, grab your hats (western attire is encouraged this Sunday!) and get ready to have some down home country vittles, fun, and opportunity drawings. This Mariners shindig will have barbeque beef provided by Jon and Carol Valentine and all ships will be contributing to the meal. Cal and Clara Senechal will be providing music and line dancing for those who wish to participate. The hoedown will be immediately after church in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited and there is no charge to attend!

Mark your calendars for October 1st. at 5:00 P.M. The Mission Committee will host an evening with Sara Armstrong, PC-USA supported Mission coordinator, serving in Peru. Join us for dinner in Fellowship Hall and enjoy a presentation and discussion by Sara. She will speak about her experiences and the church in Peru. Childcare will be provided.

Lectionary for Sept. 2011

September 4 (23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time) Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149:1-9 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 September 11 (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Exodus 14:19-31 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 September 18 (25th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Exodus 16:2-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 September 25 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32

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Leonard Scholarships Awarded

By CHRIS LEONARD

Bob Wiens Honored

By SANDY TICE

On a sunny Saturday morning in May, a roomful of people (30 trustees and 20 visitors) rose to their feet in standing ovation to honor the serThe Leonard Scholarship Committee would like you to join us vice and generosity and faithfulness of one of our own. in congratulating our most recent scholarhip recipients. LynThis spring, the Board of Trustees of the University of Redlands conette DuClos-Adelson is studying spiritual guidance at Stillferred a special award on Bob Wiens, naming him Trustee Emeritus. point: the Center for Christian Spirituality. This is Lynette's Since 1979, Bob has been serving on the board, and since he had first year to receive a Leonard Scholarship. Our second entered hospice care, he had resigned. (You are probably aware that scholar is Alex Smith. Alex continues his studies at Arizona he has flunked hospice and is regularly in worship these days!) State University. His goal is a degree in Professional Golf Mangagement. Lynette and Alex were presented to the conThe Board Chair spoke about his service, his financial guidance, his gregation in June. faithful work through variously challenging fiscal conditions, and his and Marion's monetary support throughout. Then the University PresiLisa Starr, daughter of Carol and Jim Coyne is officially a dent gave him a gift, and the Chair presented a large plaque chroninewly minted PhD in geotechnical engineering. She has a position as an Assistant Professor at Cal State Long Beach in cling his leadership contributions over the years. Then the standing ovation began. the fall. Congratulations, Lisa!

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One person who was there described it as awesome. In the words of Jesus let your light so shine that all can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Congratulations, Bob!

E-mail your articles, art, suggestions, and questions to first.press.sbc@gmail.com or leave them in the editors Marissa Congdon will be traveling to Spain in November to present at mailbox in the church office. the International Conference of Behaviorists. She and her friend MeahThe deadline for the next issue is September 19. gan, will travel to Madrid and then travel by train to Granada. Wed love to hear from you!
She will return to begin work on her dissertation! Kathleen Ray would like to thank Presbyterian Women, the church staff, and the congregation for making this past Pentcost the most memorable day she's had. Being awarded the Presbyterian Women's Honorary Life Membership is a lovely acknowledgment. Korin Congdon is beginning the Master's in Social Work program at USC. Her emphasis will be in Child Advocacy. She will be part of the program via SKYPE and will be able to do her internship in Seattle through USC's partnership with various organizations in the area. She is still looking for a job so if anyone has any contacts in Seattle, let her parents know! The Food Ministry is in great need of volunteers to pack food bags on Friday mornings and to help with distribution on the third Saturday morning of each month. We gladly sign forms for students required to participate in volunteer/community outreach. Or it a family project and join us in this ever growing mission. Contact Mario Bolanos or Kathleen Ray if you're interested in helping out! Food Bagging Friday, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m. Food Distribution Saturday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. Rosalind and Ken Mantei flew to Turkey on Aug. 14 to tour the World Heritade sites of Ephesus and Hieropolis/Pamukkale as well as Santorini, Crete and Rhodes. They are also exploring nine Greek islands, including Patmos where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation.

The church staff would like to express their appreciation because we are blessed this month with the gifts of Kelsey Adelson who is serving as newsletter editor.

Please keep our military members in your prayers.

Seaman Mark Munz, US Navy, San Diego Sgt. Andrew Bonine, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS Pvt. Rachael Bonine, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS Staff Sgt. Will Drake, US Air Force, Langley AFB, VA Staff Sgt. Robert Bentley Wilson, US Army Schofield Barracks, HI WO2 James Bentley Wilson, US Army, Iraq

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