HOLY WEEK SERVICES

**Passion/Palm Sunday, April 1**

8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Services
Featuring a Dramatic Presentation: “Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem”
Directed by: Sharon Youngdahl
Performed by:
Martha - Becky Pfarrer
John - Mark Pfarrer
Voice of Jesus - James Rada

**Maundy Thursday, April 5**

7:30 PM Communion Service
Followed by Easter Vigil Meditation
contemplative Stations in the Sanctuary

**Friday, April 6**
Good Friday

*******EASTER SUNDAY*******
April 8

6:30 AM – Easter Sunrise Service
Rev. Shawn Jegede, Preaching

7:30 AM – Breakfast
Provided by The Session in Dodds Hall

8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Worship Services
No Sunday School or Adult Education

Easter Egg Hunt
(following the Children's Sermon at 11 AM)

Congratulations!

Maryland Women's Hall of Fame Honoree

We applaud our very own personable, knowledgeable, but humble and approachable Audrey E. Scott, who was inducted into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame on March 14, 2007. The Maryland commission for Women and the Women Legislators of Maryland established, in 1985, this method of honoring Maryland women not only for their outstanding contributions in all areas of life, but also for being excellent role models for future leaders. The applications of prospective nominees – both contemporary and historical – are carefully reviewed by a selection committee of volunteers prior to being inducted.

In Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis, true to her wonderful nature, within her acceptance speech, Audrey shared accolades with the numerous volunteers who had worked with her on a myriad of community projects. Did you know that she had taught in Connecticut, France, and Japan? Her influence has truly been international. Since 1970 she has championed positive activities to make things better in the community. To highlight on a few of her accomplishments for which she is credited: the establishment of the Bowie Health Center (1974); Bowie City Council member prior to becoming and serving three terms as the first woman Mayor of Bowie (1976); President of the Maryland Municipal League (1979); appointed Special Assistant in Community Planning and Development for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; promoted to General Deputy Assistant Secretary; represented Fourth Council District on the Prince George's County Council (1994 to 2002); the Board of Education; The Prince George's County Conference and Visitors Bureau; elevated to vice Chairman of the County Council (2001) after having served as Council Representative to several committees; Governor Robert L. Ehrlich selected her to serve as Secretary of Planning (2003) while serving on several Councils including the Governor's Executive Council and the Maryland Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the Interdepartmental Advisory Committee for Minority Affairs; actively involved in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (since 1976) where she worked on the Board of Directors and was appointed Executive Director of the Chapter (1991 to 1994). Her myriad of wards, achievements, accomplishments, and intergenerational contributions have been chronicled; and as one of the awards named her a Maryland Woman of Achievement.

Congratulations again, Honorable Audrey E. Scott ... we applaud you for all that you have done for so many throughout the years, but most of all we care and love you for being a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. May God continue to bless you!
Written by Wilhelmina Burress, March 2007

Lenten Dinner & Contemplative Series

This Friday, March 30th, the Choirs will sponsor a Chili Cook-off!

Dinner will begin 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 make plans to join us this Friday, March 30th for the last Contemplative Series activity: “Taize Sacred Music Night” -- in the Sanctuary at 7:00 PM, following the Choirs Lenten Dinner. All are welcome to attend. Given by CCPC's Spirit and Self Discovery Group. Contact Linda Miller at 301-262-6008 to register or find out more. This is an optional spiritual activity.

Learn more about Spirit and Self Discovery at

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3hvnp/spirit.html

Easter Lilies!

You can still order Easter Lilies through this Sunday, April 1st. Order forms are located in the Narthex at the church.

Prices are as follows:
$12 (5-7 bloom) $14 (8-9 bloom)

Library News

The church library is open on Sunday mornings and during the week. You may use the self check-out system to take books home. Come and look over our collection.

The following books are on the new books shelf: Giving Good Gifts, The Spiritual Journey of Parenthood, by George E. Conway. This book was studied in the parenting class last fall.

American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips and The End of Faith by Sam Harris. These books were read by the Paper Tigers reading group and each has a copy of a review by Jack Jones inside.

One Great Hour of Sharing

“Who is my neighbor?" Is this year’s theme for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. Presbyterians believe that the answer to that question includes anyone who is in need and also others who can work with us to meet that need.

Self-Development of Peoples, one of the recipients of OGHS, works with ecumenical partners to reach poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged communities. Self-Development of Peoples gives grants and loans to community groups around the world to enable them to become self- sufficient.Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, another recipient of OGHS, partners with Action Together International to provide humanitarian assistance in response to disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis.

The third program supported by OGHS is the Presbyterian Hunger Program, which seeks to provide food and training to help people grow their own food.

Through our gifts to OGHS we can share in and celebrate God’s love with neighbors in our own land and around the world. The OGHS Offering will be received on Palm Sunday and on Easter.

Officer Nominating Committee Meeting

The Officer Nominating Committee is meeting on Thursday, March 29th at 7:30 PM to discuss possible nominees for Elder and Deacons.

Please come prepared to enter names into a preliminary list.

The Children's Choir!

The Children's Choir will be singing on Sunday, April 1 (Palm Sunday) and Sunday, April 8 (Easter Sunday) at the 11 AM services only. They will most likely sing a choral prelude -- so it will be at the beginning of the service.

Please make sure that the children can be there for our last rehearsal - Sunday, April 1st at 9:45 AM.
Additionally, the children will gather at 10:30 AM for practice (after the egg hunt!). They will be singing "We're Leading the Way for the King of Kings" on Palm Sunday and "Jesus is Risen, Hallelujah" for Easter. On Palm Sunday, they will be accompanied by the hand bells -- which will be a special treat
Thanks for your help! Susan Ricci Rogel

Race Track Road Cleanup!

Saturday, March 31st – 9AM.
We will meet at the McDonald’s on Race Track Road.

Charity Circle

The CCPC Charity Circle will meet on April 5, 2007 at Joy Bible's house. For questions please call Joy. The welcome mat is always out!

Work Camp 2007

Dates – Sunday, June 17th and returning Saturday, June 23rd. Sign up sheets are available in the atrium.

We have a very exciting program planned with several changes this year. First, we will be going to a new location. We will be going to the Pittsburgh, PA area where we will will be working with Hosanna Industries. While there, we plan to take in some cultural activities. Second, the costs will be lower this year. We only have to pay for our food for the week, which we estimate will be about $50 per person. If the actual costs run higher, Mission Committee will help out. Third, if you cannot get away for an entire week, you are welcome to come for just a few days. Just let us know which days you plan to be there so we will ensure we have enough food available. If you are arriving late, we will keep the light on for you.

Finally, if you want to help but don't want to do construction work, there are still opportunities for you. A few women indicated that they would be interested in going along to prepare the meals. Also, we have a few people who want to participate in work camp but they have young infant/toddler children.

If you are interested in preparing meals and/or providing day care, please let Paul Sell know. We are trying to find out how many people will be participating in work camp this year. If you are considering joining us, please sign up now. If your plans change, you can remove your name later. To date, (21) have signed up to participate.

Bus Trip!

If you are planning to see "In The Beginning," the $50 balance for our trip on May 10th to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA is due to Marge Clark by Friday, April 6, 2007.

Checks should be made out to Marge and either place it in the Treasurer's box in the church office or mail them to her home.

CCPC's Coed Softball Team

CCPC's Coed Softball team invites you to come out and play ball! This is our third year with the Metropolitan Christian League.

Double-header Saturday morning games begin May 5th and run for 9 weeks. Practices will begin in March. Interested teens and adults ages 16 and up, please call Sheree Ruhl for more details.

Jr. Liturgist Sought!

CCPC Youth!!!

If you are interested in serving as a Jr. Liturgist during one of our
11 AM worship services, please contact Ajibade Jegede at
301-262-6008 (office),  or email him at ccpcydir@verizon.net.
CCPC, 3120 Belair Drive in Bowie, MD.

Bike to Work Day

Friday, May 18, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30 AM
Two Bowie Pit Stops: Bowie Town Center Food Court and Old Town Bowie (specific location to be determined)

Gear up for Bike to Work Day 2007! Participate and receive a free
t-shirt! It is a free event full of fun, food and prizes. Join thousands of are commuters and show your support for bicycling, by taking part in a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Registration began March 1st. Visit Bike to Work Day to register, or call 202-518-0524. For more information contact Frank Stevens in the City's Planning Department at 301-809-3053 or fstevens@cityofbowie.org.

Bike To Work Day

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!

Notes from the Office

RE: Tidiness of the Church office.
To All CCPC Members and frequent users of the facility:
When visiting CCPC for meetings or events, if you use the workspaces or the secretary's desk in the church office, please leave them as you found them ... tidy, neat and in order. Feel free to use any of the supplies (pens, stapler, tape dispenser, etc); we only ask that you please return these items to their original location when done.

To maximize effective business practices, whenever possible, please email request for additions or changes to the Caller, for Calendar blocking and bookings, and any miscellaneous request to ccpcbowie@verizon.net. Sticky notes may easily be misplaced or discarded.

Additionally, please refrain from writing events onto the wall calendar. All request for additions to the monthly calendar, should be submitted in writing. The CCPC Event Form is located on the entrance desk ofthe church office, or send a written request to ccpcbowie@verizon.net. You may also fax your request to 301-262-5177.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation! Renee Georges

Lost and Found

Looking for a lost item? If you have recently misplaced an item, please call (301-262-6008), stop by the church office or email us at ccpcbowie@verizon.net.