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The Messenger - February 25, 2008

First Presbyterian Church of San Pedro: Christ for Life

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 Feb. 25  Calendar Highlights      The Church in the New Year. . . 

Monday
Marshall Hill Memorial
4:00pm
Contact:  Deacons







Tuesday
Beachcomber Beta Group
2:30pm
Contact:  Pastor Neal







Wednesday
Breakfast Club Bible Study at Carrow's
7:00 am
Contact:  Rupert Loyd


Cherub Choir
4:30 pm
Contact:  Emily Anderson;


Gospel Gang
4:30 pm
Contact : Lesley Sirianni


High School Fellowship
6:00 pm
Contact: Todd Walter


Kings Chorus
6:00 pm
Contact:  Lesley Sirianni


Voyagers
7:00 pm
Contact:  The Larsons


SonLight Singers
7:00 pm
Contact:  Lesley Sirianni


Chapel Bells
7:00 pm
Contact: Nan Roberts


Prayer Fellowship
7:00 pm
Contact:  Rupert Loyd


Jr. High Fellowship
7:00 pm
Contact: Todd Walter


After Hours"
8-9:15 pm
Contact: Todd Walter







Thursday
Chancel Choir
7:30 pm
Contact:  Allan Petker





Venturing Crew 731
7:00pm
Contact:  Eric Beck







Friday
Breakfast
8:15 am
Contact:  Paul Mathews  or  Pastor Neal


Youth Hangout
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Contact: Todd Walter


High School Winter Camp at Forest Home - Return March 2










Saturday
Co-ed Volleyball
Teams 2 &3 Only


Contact:  Erik Larson, Jim Peacock, Maureen Bradford, or Brad Tapie




Sunday
Adult Sunday School
8:30 - 9:30 pm
Contact:  Rupert Loyd


Children and Youth Sunday School
Begins During Service
Contact: Sue Headley


Worship
9:30 am
Contact: Pastor Neal or Paul Purdy
 

                              

Remember these are just the Highlights...  Call the church office if you need details 310-832-7597

Quick News 

Coming March 15th:
                                                                     The !

This is a fun-packed FREE event for the whole family, especially for the younger ones. This is our gift to the entire community as our way of sharing the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord. Eighth Street will be closed between Weymouth and Averill Ave, and filled with tents and booths. The event will be Saturday, March 15th, from 2:00 to 5:30.
Highlights Include
  • Egg Hunts
  • Easter Bunny
  • Craft Projects
  • Petting Zoo
  • Bounce Houses
  • Food Vendors
  • Face Painting
  • Strolling Minstrels
  • Door Prizes

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     Pastor Neal's Notes
                  
              You're Invited!

How long has it been since you heard a thorough, thoughtful, and concise overview of the Christian faith? In the interest of time, Sunday sermons must be focused on one aspect of the faith, and Bible study groups are limited in that sense as well. But we do offer a good summary to all members, visitors, and friends during our semi-annual Inquirer's Class Brunch. We spend time getting better acquainted, we spend time consuming good food, and we spend time thinking through the essence of our faith.

  • The first 45 minutes focuses upon God: who he is, what he did, and what difference all that makes for us.

  • The second 45 minutes focuses upon humanity: our strengths, our weaknesses, our potential, and our needs

  • The third 45 minutes focuses upon the church, beginning with the Biblical mandate, continuing through church history, and ending here at Averill Avenue in 2008

  • The last 45 minutes touches on the teaching of our church, the structure of our church, and the possibilities for participation in it.

During the last 3 years, a number of church members have joined our regular visitors for this Inquirer's Brunch, and virtually all of them have enjoyed it. The next one will be held in the Bill Steel room (underneath the Sanctuary) this Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. until noon. You are more than welcome to attend. The only thing that we ask is that you call us by 3 p.m. on Thursday in order to reserve a space. This will help us to prepare an adequate amount of food.

You may expect both learning and laughter if you choose to attend. I hope to see you there!


Neal



Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer . . . <Complete Articles>


One Great Hour of Sharing

Lent gives us time to not only consider ourselves but others as well.  The PC (USA) has long had a program that helps us to take action after or during this contemplation.  It's called "One Great Hour of Sharing" and distributes needed funds to Presbyterian Missions.  Three that are supported are "Hands Against Hunger," "Self Development of People" and "Presbyterian Disaster Assistance."

If this is action that you are called to, then you can find "One Great Hour of Sharing" envelopes in the pew racks or see Shirley Gonzalez for a Fish Bank for your spare change.

Random Fact of the Week

Q:  When and where did the American version of the Presbyterian church start?
Hint:  Follow the link and read Presbyterian 101 above.
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A:   Did you read it?   If not:  The first American Presbytery was organized at Philadelphia in 1706. The first General Assembly was held in the same city in 1789. The first Assembly was convened by the Rev. John Witherspoon, the only minister to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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