Worship notes for Sunday, April 8th:
Easter Sunday



What is new is that Jacobovici’s group now claims that it is statistically “unlikely” to find these and other purported family members in the same tomb. They also cite DNA evidence (sketchy evidence say most experts) that shows that Jesus and Mary were not related so they were likely to be married (did you read “The DaVinci Code”?)

One has to be suspicious of archaeological projects funded by publishers and movie producers and announced with sensational headlines in search of ratings. Archaeologists work for years and submit their findings to peer reviews before they call Hollywood. Most scholars doubt Jacobovici’s claims. Yet each year it seems a major publication like US News and World Report put Jesus on the cover during the Easter season and the cover article presents the “crucifixion as a fact” and that the resurrection as “ something that the disciples believed happened.”

A verified discovery of Jesus bones would cause a considerable problem for Christians who believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus. Those who argue that it would cause nothing about the faith have a faith that is disconnected from history. If I would announce to the Easter worshipers that “Jesus disciples came to believe that Jesus was risen from the dead,” I doubt it would produce the world shattering transformation it did over 2000 years ago.

Christianity has always been open to attack. Profiteers will always get skeptics to buy books and view programs that attempt to discredits the amazing events of Holy Week. The Apostle Paul writes in Corinthians, “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” Most Americans would concur. Come and join the timeless debate on Easter morning.

James Brassard

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

**Maundy Thursday, April 5**
7:30 PM Communion Service
Followed by Easter Vigil Meditation
Contemplative Stations in the Sanctuary

**Friday, April 6**
Good Friday - CCPC closed

*******EASTER SUNDAY*******

April 8

**6:30 AM – Easter Sunrise Service**
Rev. Shawn Jegede, Preaching
**7:00 AM – Breakfast**
Provided by The Session in Dodds Hall
**8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Worship Services**
No Sunday School or Adult Education
Rev. Brassard's Sermon: "The Resurrection"
**Easter Egg Hunt**
(There will be an Easter Egg Hunt during the optional activity section of the 11 AM service, following the Children's Sermon)
**Special Easter Music**
Presented by the CCPC Choirs: Bell Choir, Combined Choral Choirs, Children's Choir and Instrumentalist

Forum April 15th: Living Waters for the World

On April 15 Pam Gunn, coordinator of the presbytery’s global mission network, will give a presentation on Living Waters for the World and tell about her recent experiences in Haiti. Living Waters for the World is a global mission project that trains and equips church mission teams to bring the gift of clean water to communities in need. Since the beginning of the project in 1996 over one hundred water systems have been installed in fourteen countries.
Half of the water available for drinking around the world is contaminated.

3 million people each year die of water- related illnesses and most are children. By providing a water purification system that is simple and affordable and by teaching local leaders about health and hygiene, Living Waters for the World and its mission teams have been able to help those in communities with unsafe water make their water clean again

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30 Hour Famine

CCPC Youth - 30 Hour Famine

Dates: April 28-29, 2007 Please contact Ajibade at 301-262-6008 or email at: ccpcydir@verizon.net.

For information or questions about the National 30 Hour Famine and how you can get involved, call 1-800-7-FAMINE (800-732-6463) or visit 30hourfamine.org .

World Vision 2007, 30-Hour Famine - More Info!

Chesapeake Chorale Chamber Singers

Present ... A Night at the Opera!"

Saturday, April 14, 2007. 8:00 PM at CCPC

Revel in the splendor of thrilling opera choruses as the Chesapeake Chorale Chamber Singers take you on a musical cruise of operatic choral highlights from the greatest opera composers including Verdi, Mozart and Borodin.

For information and advance ticket sales call: 301- 249-7689. Adults $15. Seniors/Students $12. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.

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

The OGHS Offering will be received on Easter Sunday.

Munchin Luncheon

Since Monday, the 9th is Easter Monday, Munchin Luncheon will be moved to Monday, April 16th at Noon.

We'll see you there!

The Children's Choir!

The Children's Choir will be singing on Sunday, April 8th (Easter Sunday) at the11 AM service only.

They will be singing a choral prelude "Jesus is Risen, Alleluia!" at the beginning of the service.

Susan Ricci Rogel

Thanks!
From Race Track Road

Race Track Road (and its neighbors) would like to thank CCPC's youth and members for taking the time and care to clean it up last Saturday morning. Ajibade Jegede, Ryan and Ross Dudley, Katie Sherrick and Emily Freeman were joined by Diane Dudley, Rev. Brassard, Jim Sherrick and Marty Sippel to haul away many, many bags of trash. This service-oriented project is conducted several times a year. It is sponsored by the Youth, but really is an all-church activity! Keep your eyes out for the announcement of our next cleanup time, and come join the group if you can!

Covenant Circle & Charity Circle Meetings

The CCPC Covenant Circle will meet on April 4th at Mary Hazel's home.

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

Work Camp 2007 Update

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

Work Camp Update:
Shawn Jegede and Danielle Lynch, have agreed to provide day care during work camp. If you are planning to bring young children, please contact them so they will know how many to expect. If you have not signed up for work camp, please add your name to the sign up sheet. Next month we will form committees to begin planning meals and evening activities. If there will be a large number of children attending, we will have to ask for more assistance or have volunteers help on a rotating basis.

To date: 21 have signed up to participate.
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.
Thank you.

Paul Sell

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.

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, as well as 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 of the 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.

Trash & Treasure Sale

Please join the Women of CCPC as we fund raise through our Trash & Treasure Sale

Date: April 28, 2007
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

We will be collecting items in the 1st right-hand corner as you enter Dodds Hall from April 20th – 25th. Invite your friends and family to join us on the 28th. Please feel free to contact Cyd Radden-LeSage if you have any questions.

Pantry Needs

The Pantry is in need of juice, canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly. Any donations of the above would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Frances Rocha.