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The Pastor's Corner 
In the absence of Pastor Brassard, we were ministered to by Reverend Gary Cox, who continued the Ten Commandments Series with a sermon titled "Thou Shall Not Kill."
This Sunday, we temporarily move away from the Ten Commandments series to discuss "Determining Your Destiny," and "The Temptation of Jesus." Jonah 1:4-17,18 & Matthew 4:1-11.
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 Couples Yoga Rescheduled!
In light of last weeks winter weather and power outages, Couples Yoga was deferred. Update! Please come out for the rescheduled "Couples Yoga Evening," THIS TUESDAY, February 20th at 7 PM. The regular yoga program continues Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.
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 Lenten Dinners Schedule 
2007 schedule, menus and prices:
This Friday, Feb. 23, the Youth Council will be serving chicken pot pies.
March 2, Paper Tigers are doing barbeque.
March 9, New Members will serve African food.
March 16, PWOC will be serving a yet-to-be-announced dish.
March 23, the Deacons will be having baked potatoes.
March 30, the Choirs will offer up chili.
Dinners start at 6 PM, with food, fellowship and intergenerational programs. Kids under 3 are free, those from 3 to 10 are $1, and ages 11 and up (including adults) are $3. We will not charge more than $10 per family. Plan now to come early, have fun, and get to know each other!
Please join Pastor Brassard this Friday for the first Contemplative Service at 7:15 PM in the sanctuary, following the Youth Lenten Dinner. This is an optional spiritual activity.
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Contemplative Series begins this Friday
The Spirit and Self Discovery Group invites you to join them as they begin their six week Contemplative Series in the Sanctuary on Friday nights from 7-9 PM. Each week will have a different activity to offer an opportunity to nurture your spirit during the time of Lent. The first week, February 23rd, will begin with a short circle ceremony at 7:15 PM, where we will share simple prayers and Communion. We will then play some gentle music while you are invited to explore some of the practices the Spirit Group have found to be valuable in finding that quiet place within, where you can experience God in your own way. The activities will be self directed and completely voluntary, we encourage you to let your spirit lead you in any way you choose. The Parlor will also be open to those who prefer quiet fellowship and tea. For more information you may contact Linda Miller, Sheree Ruhl or Lori Kronser, or visit their website Spirit Group to view the complete series offerings. Learn more about this group
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Per Capita Donations
Please Help! Per Capita Donations Needed! Per Capita is the annual membership dues we are charged by the Presbytery. This year the Per Capita amount is $30/per member. Our 2007 Per Capita payment tot the Presbytery is $11,850, a $1,000 increase over last year. As of the end of January, we have only received $3,312 in Per Capita donations. This is only half of what we received in Per Capita donations for the period ending January 2006. Our Per Capita expenses are up and our Per Capita donations are way down. It's never to late to make your Per Capita donation! Just place the $30/per member donation in the blue envelope from your envelope offering box, or simply designate "Per Capita" on your check. Thank you.
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Spirit Group Events
There is a Theater meeting TONIGHT at 7 PM in the Parlor. Anyone interested in planning theater for the upcoming season may attend. Sorry for the late notice due to the recent power outages. If you cannot attend, but would like information please contact Linda Miller at poohsattva@msn.com, and she will send you the minutes of the meeting. Thanks!
Save the Date! Auditions will be held for the latest CCPC Theater Troupe Adult Production, Sunday, March 4th and Monday, March 5th. Times to be announced. The Troupe is looking for men and women 15 and up however, they will also be forming a children's choir, so all ages are encouraged to audition. Details on the play ... soon! See Susan Ricci Rogel or Linda Miller for details.
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Tiger Lilies - Covenant with Black America
Thanks to Margaret Hallau for leading the Tiger Lilies discussion on the first five chapters of Covenant with Black America.
No meeting Monday, February 19th (Presiden's Day). Independent reading is suggested to complete this text. The next meeting will be Monday, March 5th at 7:30 PM in the Parlor. Jenny Jones Gordon will lead a discussion of The Spiral Staircase, Karen Armstrong's autobiography.
We will begin discussing American Gospel by Jon Meacham on March 19. Several meetings will be spent on this book, so please check your calendars and offer up a date to lead the discussion (co-leaders are okay). Women are invited to join us. American Gospel is available now on CD. It will be available in paperback next month. |
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Women's History Month Event
Mark your calendars! In celebration of Women's History Month join featured visual artist and storyteller, Ellouise Schoettler for Wise Women, Original stories and folktales. Wednesday, March 21st, at Belair Mansion (12207 Belair Drive in Bowie) 6:30 PM light dinner; Program at 7:30 PM.
For more information, reservations and pricing, contact Priscilla Bouic. |
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Lost and Found
Looking for a lost item? If you have recently misplaced an item, please call, stop by the church office or email us at ccpcbowie@verizon.net. |
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Interested in Women of Faith 2007?
The Women of Faith Amazing Freedom 2007 tour is coming to Washington, DC, July 13 and 14. Featured speakers at the Verizon Center include: Patsy Clairmont, Nicole Johnson, Marilyn Meberg, Sandi Patty, Anita Renfroe, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Thelma Wells and special guest Max Lucado. A pre-conference day with Beth Moore is scheduled for 9 AM - 3 PM the Friday before the conference.
For more information, contact CCPC's 2007 group leader Peggy Oates. The deadline for registration is April 1st.
Learn more about the conference
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CCPC Calendar 
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