Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda, San Rafael

WHAT'S HAPPENING

INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS E-MAIL:

Choir Rehearsal

Podcast

Calendar

CPC Spring Cleaning

Youth Meeting

REST Information

Marin Food Bank Update

Flowers for the Sanctuary

Prayer Chain

Special Events: Snow Weekend

Nature Camp

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Eric Olbekson, Music Director

Phone: (415) 479-2712

If you are interested in singing with the Choir please join us at rehearsals or talk to Eric.

February Rehearsal Schedule

2 – Thursday – Rehearsal 7:30pm

5 – Sunday – Warm-up & Worship 8:30am

12 – Sunday – Warm-up & Worship 8:30am

16 – Thursday – Rehearsal 7:30pm

19 – Sunday – Warm-up & Worship 8:30am

22 – Wednesday – ASH WEDNESDAY – TBA

26 – Sunday – NO CHOIR

Subscribe to Christ Presbyterian Church’s Sermon Podcast! All Sunday sermons are available now through CPC’s Sermon Podcast. To access the podcast go to CPC’s website, www.cpcterralinda.org and click on Sermon Podcast. A small window will open and give you the sermon dates. If you have any questions contact the church office.

CALENDAR:

JANUARY 31, 2012 Bible Study Tuesday evening (Jan. 31) Bible study group will meet at church at 6:30 p.m. to go to supper. Wednesday morning (Feb. 1) Bible study group will meet at Panera in North Gate for brunch. The groups will begin their study on the Lord’s Prayer on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7/8. New persons are welcome in either group. Contact Margaret Veneman so that a book may be ordered for you. Group regularly meets at 7:00 p.m. in Anise’s Place. and Wednesdays, at 10:00a.m. in Anise’s Place.

FEBRUARY 1, BIBLE STUDY meets at 10:00 a.m. in Anise’s Place. See above.

FEBRUARY 1, LET’S GO DEEPER meets Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:30 in Anise’s Place. February 1 & 8 concluding discussion of What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?. February 15 NO meeting. February 22 & 29 discussion of the 40 Day Journey with Parker Palmer. Feel free to bring your lunch.

FEBRUARY 2, CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

FEBRUARY 5, VISION TASK FORCE 11:00 a.m. in Anise’s Place.

FEBRUARY 6, FINANCE COMMITTEE 3:00 p.m. in Anise’s Place.

FEBRUARY 8, SESSION meets at 7:00 p.m. in Anise’s Place.

FEBRUARY 10, FAMILY GAME NIGHT 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

FEBRUARY 12, WOMEN’S BRUNCH BUNCH meets at 12:15 p.m.

Annual trip to House of Lee. Watch for more information.

Church Clutter Clean Up Effort

If you’ve been in the storage behind the sanctuary you know it is full to overflowing. This is a great metaphor for life. Sometimes we’ve got too much going on, too much baggage, or we hang on to things that we should let go of. We’ve got this going on in the storage behind the sanctuary. It can really feel good to clear out clutter both physically and spiritually and sometimes doing this in one area of life can empower it happening in other areas.

So you are invited to help with the church clutter problem as a spiritual discipline. This can be especially appealing to those who have trouble sitting still and who aren’t so sure about meditating. Working on a physical level and thinking about the spiritual parallel while at the same time actually getting rid of the clutter, is in fact a great way to prepare for Easter. Judy DiGiorgio is coordinating this effort, so if you’re interested please contact her.

Give the gift of health!

The REST program is in need of personal hygiene items (hotel soaps, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, disposable razors, shave cream, etc.). Please put them in the basket under the REST sign up board in the back of the Sanctuary.

Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (REST) Update
CPC is participating in the REST program, providing dinner every third Monday evening, through April 15, 2012, for up to 20 homeless women. Our partner churches, Community Congregational Church, Tiburon and First Congregational Church, San Rafael will provide dinner on the other Monday nights.

You have a chance to volunteer, too! CPC will be responsible for providing dinner and fellowship on the following dates:
Feb 13

Mar 5
Mar 26
CPC youth will prepare dinner on Jan 23. If you would like to volunteer please sign upon the chart in the Sanctuary or contact the church office.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS - If you have flowers from your garden or would like to purchase flowers for the sanctuary on Sunday mornings please sign up on the Flower Calendar in the church office. If you have questions please talk to Deloras Jones or Patti McGeehon.

If you would like the support of prayers from CPC members and friends for yourself or others, please call Linda at the church office, 479-2712. If Linda cannot be reached, please call our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Pat Long. If you would like to be a Prayer Chain member, offering daily prayers for others, please call Pat Long.

MARIN FOOD BANK UPDATE – Marin Food Bank has received 22 pounds of donated dry food and canned goods in January. Thanks to those who share so generously to help others in our county. Bring your food donation to place in the box in back of sanctuary. If you have any questions please feel free to check with Margaret Veneman. (Also, please make a note that the food bank DOES NOT accept foods that have an expired use or sell by date.)

SPECIAL EVENTS:

CPC Snow Weekend

Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4, 2012

WHAT: A family weekend of fellowship with Intergenerational meals and activities.

WHEN: Friday, March 2 (Earliest Check in Time 3:00p.m.) Sunday March 4 (Check out time 11am)

WHERE: Zephyr Point Conference Center. Lakeview Lodge: Rooms with 2 Beds. Rooms in other buildings may cost more.

More information please contact Julia Coltharp.

Nature Camp NATURE CAMP IS COMING!!!

April 11 - 14, 2012

For Children & Youth

ages 7 through 18.

We will again be camping at

Samuel P. Taylor State Park.

Brochures & Registration

materials will be available in February.

To learn more speak to Linda or Tim Lane-Bortell.


Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 620 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael, CA 94903 (415) 479-2712
About CPC Labyrinth Progress Music Camp Westminster Woods What's Happening at CPC Sermon Podcast Game Night *MEMBERS LINKS* Calendar Map / Directions Pastor's Corner Press Bits Online Music	WHAT'S HAPPENING INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS E-MAIL: Choir Rehearsal Podcast Calendar CPC Spring Cleaning Youth Meeting REST Information Marin Food Bank Update Flowers for the Sanctuary Prayer Chain Special Events: Snow Weekend Nature Camp SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Eric Olbekson, Music Director Phone: (415) 479-2712 If you are interested in singing with the Choir please join us at rehearsals or talk to Eric. February Rehearsal Schedule 2 – Thursday – Rehearsal 7:30pm 5 – Sunday – Warm-up & Worship 8:30am 12 – Sunday – Warm-up & Worship 8:30am 16 – Thursday – Rehearsal 7:30pm 19 – Sunday – Warm-up & Worship 8:30am 22 – Wednesday – ASH WEDNESDAY – TBA 26 – Sunday – NO CHOIR Subscribe to Christ Presbyterian Church’s Sermon Podcast! All Sunday sermons are available now through CPC’s Sermon Podcast. To access the podcast go to CPC’s website, www.cpcterralinda.org and click on Sermon Podcast. A small window will open and give you the sermon dates. If you have any questions contact the church office. CALENDAR: JANUARY 31, 2012 Bible Study Tuesday evening (Jan. 31) Bible study group will meet at church at 6:30 p.m. to go to supper. Wednesday morning (Feb. 1) Bible study group will meet at Panera in North Gate for brunch. The groups will begin their study on the Lord’s Prayer on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7/8. New persons are welcome in either group. Contact Margaret Veneman so that a book may be ordered for you. Group regularly meets at 7:00 p.m. in Anise’s Place. and Wednesdays, at 10:00a.m. in Anise’s Place. FEBRUARY 1, BIBLE STUDY meets at 10:00 a.m. in Anise’s Place. See above. FEBRUARY 1, LET’S GO DEEPER meets Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:30 in Anise’s Place. February 1 & 8 concluding discussion of What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?. February 15 NO meeting. February 22 & 29 discussion of the 40 Day Journey with Parker Palmer. Feel free to bring your lunch. FEBRUARY 2, CHOIR REHEARSAL 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. FEBRUARY 5, VISION TASK FORCE 11:00 a.m. in Anise’s Place. FEBRUARY 6, FINANCE COMMITTEE 3:00 p.m. in Anise’s Place. FEBRUARY 8, SESSION meets at 7:00 p.m. in Anise’s Place. FEBRUARY 10, FAMILY GAME NIGHT 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. FEBRUARY 12, WOMEN’S BRUNCH BUNCH meets at 12:15 p.m. Annual trip to House of Lee. Watch for more information. Church Clutter Clean Up Effort If you’ve been in the storage behind the sanctuary you know it is full to overflowing. This is a great metaphor for life. Sometimes we’ve got too much going on, too much baggage, or we hang on to things that we should let go of. We’ve got this going on in the storage behind the sanctuary. It can really feel good to clear out clutter both physically and spiritually and sometimes doing this in one area of life can empower it happening in other areas. So you are invited to help with the church clutter problem as a spiritual discipline. This can be especially appealing to those who have trouble sitting still and who aren’t so sure about meditating. Working on a physical level and thinking about the spiritual parallel while at the same time actually getting rid of the clutter, is in fact a great way to prepare for Easter. Judy DiGiorgio is coordinating this effort, so if you’re interested please contact her. Give the gift of health! The REST program is in need of personal hygiene items (hotel soaps, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, disposable razors, shave cream, etc.). Please put them in the basket under the REST sign up board in the back of the Sanctuary. Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (REST) Update CPC is participating in the REST program, providing dinner every third Monday evening, through April 15, 2012, for up to 20 homeless women. Our partner churches, Community Congregational Church, Tiburon and First Congregational Church, San Rafael will provide dinner on the other Monday nights. You have a chance to volunteer, too! CPC will be responsible for providing dinner and fellowship on the following dates: Feb 13 Mar 5 Mar 26 CPC youth will prepare dinner on Jan 23. If you would like to volunteer please sign upon the chart in the Sanctuary or contact the church office. SANCTUARY FLOWERS - If you have flowers from your garden or would like to purchase flowers for the sanctuary on Sunday mornings please sign up on the Flower Calendar in the church office. If you have questions please talk to Deloras Jones or Patti McGeehon. If you would like the support of prayers from CPC members and friends for yourself or others, please call Linda at the church office, 479-2712. If Linda cannot be reached, please call our Prayer Chain Coordinator, Pat Long. If you would like to be a Prayer Chain member, offering daily prayers for others, please call Pat Long. MARIN FOOD BANK UPDATE – Marin Food Bank has received 22 pounds of donated dry food and canned goods in January. Thanks to those who share so generously to help others in our county. Bring your food donation to place in the box in back of sanctuary. If you have any questions please feel free to check with Margaret Veneman. (Also, please make a note that the food bank DOES NOT accept foods that have an expired use or sell by date.) SPECIAL EVENTS: CPC Snow Weekend Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4, 2012 WHAT: A family weekend of fellowship with Intergenerational meals and activities. WHEN: Friday, March 2 (Earliest Check in Time 3:00p.m.) Sunday March 4 (Check out time 11am) WHERE: Zephyr Point Conference Center. Lakeview Lodge: Rooms with 2 Beds. Rooms in other buildings may cost more. More information please contact Julia Coltharp. NATURE CAMP IS COMING!!! April 11 - 14, 2012 For Children & Youth ages 7 through 18. We will again be camping at Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Brochures & Registration materials will be available in February. To learn more speak to Linda or Tim Lane-Bortell.