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FPC News and Events
10 Days of Prayer and Ministry
From National Day of Prayer to Pentecost, and the Global Day of Prayer.
Since a humble beginning in 2001 with 45 000 Christians in Cape Town, South Africa, the Global Day of Prayer has swept across the face of the earth like a wild fire. In 2007 this mighty move of God reached Christians from 204 nations, where young and old cried out to God for their nation and generation. It was undoubtedly the largest prayer meeting planet Earth has ever seen.
 This year we invite you to break that record and trust God for all 220 nations of the earth to be part of an unprecedented day of repentance and prayer. On 11 May 2008, as the sun rises across each time zone, you will be joining millions of other Christians responding to the challenging words of 2 Chronicles 7:14…
“If my people, who are call by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (NIV)
Be sure to pick up your prayer guide at church, Sundays, and pray with us – and with millions around the world for our cities and our world. Prayer guides are also available online – for adults, youth and children: www.gdop-usa.com
10 Days of Prayer - May 1-10, 2008
Global Day of Prayer - May 11, 2008
90 Days of Blessing - May 12 - August 9
Petaluma Events
 May 1, 7:00 AM – Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast – open to all – at the Petaluma Community Center at Luchesi Park.
May 1, 7:00 PM – Petaluma Churches Unite for Prayer at Petaluma Valley Baptist Church
May 3, 8:00 AM – Noon – Petaluma churches unite to clean up our city: The Spring Clean.
May 11 – Petaluma Churches pray with churches around the world – Pentecost Sunday/Global Day of Prayer. At First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, and other participating churches.
May 11, 6:00 PM – City-wide Prayer Meeting at Calvary Chapel.
FPCP in the Butter and Eggs Parade
This one is on the Petaluma Argus-Courier's website gallery. View their gallery here.
We're Celebrating: 125
We had some great celebration times the morning and evening of April 20. Then we walked in the Petaluma Butter and Eggs Parade, April 26. We had our Happy Day presence in the new Children’s parade and an anniversary entry in the main parade.
The culmination of our celebration is still ahead o f us: July 5 & 6. We will have an event Saturday night, followed by Sunday worship on the lawn with former pastors and families. Former members will be invited to join with our current members and attendees, so mark you calendar and don’t miss it.
Many thanks to our great Anniversary Celebration Team, headed by Cindy Newsom and Keith Lew. You can still help by volunteering with one of the teams. Also, if you have any pictures of the church in action in days gone by, we would love to borrow them so we can make copies. Also, we would love to see bulletins, newsletters, hymnbooks, sermon tapes or other artifacts from FPCP’s past days.
Our hope throughout is that as we celebrate God’s faithfulness in the past, we will grow in confidence that God will provide in our future. “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good (past); His love endures forever (future). Psalm 136:1.
Pastor Dave
Some dressed the part, April 26, going back to 1882 and even our Scottish heritage. From left to right, Parker Russell (wearing the Russell tartan), Keith Lew, Ken Nugent, Cindy & Curt Newsom, Keith McFarlane (wearing the McPherson tartan)
If you're wondering about a PMail you received about a fire at church, a new name for the church and other wild news, read this...
Happy April Fools Day
 Don't believe everything you read in your email Inbox - especially our April 1 (April Fools) edition of our email news.
We did not change the name of the church, there was no literal fire (though we pray for revival), we are still looking for the right Youth Director, we're still First Presbyterian and I'm driving my new Sentra.
... but, I did shave the beard. Sometimes, democracy works! Hopefully, I won't be confused for the Unabomber anymore. And, we have a guest preacher this Sunday, which gives me a little (maybe too much) time on my hands.
Seriously though,
"He is no fool, who gives what he cannot keep
to gain what he cannot lose."
-Jim Elliott, missionary & martyr
Exploration Class
EXPLORATION CLASS provides an opportunity for adults and youth (senior high school and up) to explore your faith, meet new friends and consider a commitment to continue your faith journey as a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Four Sunday afternoon sessions:
Apr. 13 – May 4, 2008,
4:00 PM – 5:45 PM
More info here: Exploration Class
Body, Mind, and Spiritual Health:
Improving your Health Through Nutrition, Fitness & Christian Faith
A Faith-Based Approach to Nutrition, Fitness and Weight Management
WHEN: 8 Tuesday Evenings April 15-June 3 6-7:30 pm
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church Petaluma - 939 B Street
COST: $75.00 - 100% of proceeds go to Building Fund
Come explore how the Bible relates to the latest research and pathways to Health and Wellness
Taught By Melanie Larson, MA, RD, CDE
"Dear Friend I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." - 3 John:2
For more info, go to our Health Page
Life-line Health Screening coming May 8
Tests That Can Help Save Your Life
4 Tests in Less Than 1 Hour
Stroke is America's third leading killer. It is also the #1 cause for nursing home admissions. Unfortunately, half of all stroke victims have no warning signs before a stroke occurs.
- Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Screening
- Osteoporosis Screening
For more info, go to our Health Page
Revised Children and Youth Safety Policies and Procedures for Volunteers
But Jesus called the children to him and said,
Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. - Luke 18:16
As a faith community, First Presbyterian Church is committed to providing a safe and secure place where all children, youth and adults are nurtured and protected as they explore and grow in their faith in God. Nurture and protection thrive in a supportive community of acceptance, openness and trust. Abuse and harassment are contrary to Christian community. Therefore, First Presbyterian Church will maintain policies and procedures that will direct the reporting, investigation and intervention for issues of child abuse, harassment and sexual harassment. The Session will review these procedures annually to see that policies correspond to changes in both the civil law and the congregational organization.
(from By-Laws of the Congregation/Corporation - First Presbyterian Church Of Petaluma, rev. Aug. 8, 2004)
The Session approved a revised policy and procedures for volunteers who work with children and youth that took effect Jan. 1. If you have already been background-checked, there is no need to be checked again. However, we have added policies for those who drive children and youth to church-sponsored events. In addition, two new applications take the place of the previous application. One application is for adults who will be working with children and youth. The second application is for minors (under age 18) who will be working with children. We are very grateful to Suzana Weltken and the Child Safety Committee, which has been working throughout 2007 on these revisions.
Please read the new policies and do your part in making our campus a safe place for children and youth to grow in their faith. They are available in the church office and online on our Forms Page. http://www.petalumafirst.com/resources/forms.shtml
Elder Assignments for 2008
Commission |
Elder |
Worship Commission |
Shawn Dooley |
Adult CE and Congregational Care Commission |
David Francone |
Youth Commission |
Brent Russell |
Children’s CE Commission |
Bob Reis |
Happy Day Liaison or Commission |
Jeannette Anglin |
Outreach and Mission Commission |
Jim Donnelly |
Stewardship, Budget, and Finance Commission |
Bill Linstrom |
Personnel & Facilities Commission |
Curt Newsom |
Deacon Assignments - 2008
Moderator |
Lonna Mulkey |
Vice-Moderator & Secretary |
Craig Dietrich |
Communion |
Gloria Franklin |
Parish Coordinator/Kitchen |
Nan Krelle |
Social Secretary |
Louanne Heath |
Conv Hospital Service |
Linda Dragoo |
Visitation |
Mike Horn & Suzy Zeigler |
Prayer |
Joanne Richards
Nan Krelle- back-up |
Support Services |
Deborah Hosler, L
orraine Linstrom - back-up |
Seniors Support and Help: |
Linda Fitzgerald |
Nominating Committee rep. |
Craig Dietrich |
Benevolence Committee |
Lonna Mulkey, Craig Dietrich, Suzy Zeigler, Deborah Hosler |
Treasurer |
Deborah Hosler |
Scenes from Christmas Eve
  
 Dec. 1-16. Get involved as we work together, as the community of Petaluma, to raise awareness of the atrocities taking place in Darfur, get active in making a difference, and give to raise fund for relief through Church World Service.
You can catch up to the tent by coming to these events. Here's what is planned so far:
Dec. 1 - Youth may use tent in conjunction with Parents Night Out
Dec. 2 -Worship services. Communion. Some of our FPC artists will paint on the tent during our worship services.
7:00 pm - Youth groups. Awareness raising and fund-raising plans.
Plan for sponsorship of painters.
Dec. 8-9 Toy Rummage Sale - Children's Sunday School and Happy Day venture. Gently used toys are being collected to be sold, Dec. 8-9.
Dec. 9 - Worship Service
Sunday School paint the tent.
7:00 pm: Youth to paint tent.
Dec. 13 - Session & Deacons Joint Meeting
 Dec. 16 - Last day with the tent.
Dec. 17 - Tent goes to Mary Isaak Center (COTS: Committee on the Shelterless)
To learn more about Tents of Hope Petaluma, go to www.tentsofhopepetaluma.org.
Learn more about Church World Service.
We honored our veterans, Nov. 11 at the 9:00 AM Service
and at the 10:30 service
The All Church and School Work day brought together more than 35 great-spirited workers! - Photo by Dave Bartruff
 GET INVOLVED
WITH MUSIC
Join the
Sanctuary Choir
or Bells of Joy
The Sanctuary Choir’s first rehearsal for the fall season will be held Wednesday, September 5 at 7:30pm in the sanctuary. Beginning Sunday, September 9, the choir will lead worship at the 10:30 service, following their warm-up rehearsal at 9:30.
A music reading session is planned for Friday, August 31 at 7pm, also in the sanctuary. We will sight read through a stack of music, and pick out the best ones for the year. Choir members are invited to search through the file cabinets to find anthems from the past for consideration.
New members are always welcome. If you sing in the shower or the car, you have enough talent to join the choir. If you play an instrument, such as flute or violin, and would like to participate once in a while, contact director Patty Graham at 763-4196 or OboeOne[at]juno.com.
Bells of Joy also welcomes new members. Learn to read music and to ring hand bells, and be part of the team that creates beautiful music to praise God. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 4 at 7:30pm in the sanctuary.
For information on singing with the Sanctuary Choir, call Patty Graham 763-4196
For information on ringing with the Bells of Joy, call Carol Campbell 775-3599
 Continue the challenge: Read the New Testament in 2007. It only takes 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week with 5 new ways to dig deeper. Learn more.
Fourth Sunday at First
Concert Series - every 4th Sunday at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Break for summer, then back in Sept. 2007.
Our church calendar is available online, thanks to mychurchevents.com.
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Worship
WORSHIP Together Sundays
9:00 AM – Contemporary Celebration Service
10:30 AM – Classic Celebration Service
…and in your Quiet Time and Small Group throughout the week.
Apr. 27 - Religions of the World - Buddhism, Video interview with a Buddhist.
May 4 - “Religions of the World – Buddhism, part 2”, Communion.
May 11 – “Praying for a New Pentecost” This is Mothers Day, also Pentecost Sunday/Global Day of Prayer.
May 18 – “When in Trouble, Call 911” (from the “What’s in Your Canon?” series) Psalm 91:1-11, Bible Presentations to 4th Graders
May 25 - “Hinduism” (from the Religions of the World series) and Video interview with a Hindu. Reception after 10:30 service for Jeff Richards, who graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
During the next few months, we will be showing video interviews, in worship services, with several long-time members of the church as they reminisce on their early days at FPCP, part of our 125th Anniversary celebration.
Did you miss...recent worship services?
Listen to these messages online: Sermons Page
Vacation Bible School, July 7-11
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Fourth @ First
6 PM, every 4th Sunday.
Fourth at First is a series of concerts featuring various music styles each month, interspersed with scripture and prayer. Fellowship, really good coffee and homemade goodies follow. Come experience an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday evening.
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