Memorial Brick Dedications

Have you ordered your Memorial Bricks?

Each May, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend (May 27, 2007) CCPC dedicates Memorial Bricks in our Memorial Garden in a ceremony following worship. These bricks are memorials that honor members and friends of CCPC who have died. They are installed in the brick walkway leading up to the cross in this lovely garden. The memorial walk way serves as a testimony to the faith and service of the Saints who have served the Lord in this church. The Bricks cost $50 with approximately 4 weeks delivery. Please make your order soon. Order forms are available in the church office.

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.

Information Center

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

Chesapeake Chorale Chamber Singers Present ...

A Night at the Opera!"

This 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 next Library Committee Meeting:
Wednesday, April 25 at 10 AM

Stephen Ministry

Ever Thought about Becoming a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastor to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness.

Christian Community Presbyterian Church is preparing to train a new class of Stephen Ministers.  

If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. If you think you might be interested, talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders; Anita Pesses and Margaret Hallau.

Munchin Luncheon

Munchin Luncheon will take place moved to Monday, April 16th at Noon in Dodds Hall. We'll see you there!

CCPC Youth - Youth Retreat Fundraiser/Scrip Advantage

Scrip is back!!!!

You ask ...what is it? Basically, these are gift cards that you can purchase to use at local area merchants – the places you normally shop or dine. It operates just like the ongoing Giant Food Card program that the Youth sponsor monthly – only this is for other merchandise, and the companies give us a percentage of the card sales to keep as a fundraiser.

While you can certainly buy the cards to use for yourself – think of it as paying in advance for your next dinner out or next trip to the department store, these cards also make great gifts. With Mother’s Day, Graduations, and Weddings coming up, you might think about giving some gift cards. They also make good gifts for the neighbor who brings in your mail when you are away, mows your yard, etc. Maybe you don’t see the specific company you would like to purchase a gift card from, or perhaps you would like a card in a different denomination?? Well, the “scrip” website includes additional vendors and card amounts not on our preprinted attached order listing.

To request a copy of the order form, please email the church at cpcbowie@verizon.net

Please feel free to check out their website at www.glscrip – and you can than add any additional card orders at the bottom of the form.

Timeline – because May is rapidly approaching, and in order to allow for the processing of the cards by the “Scrip” company, we will take orders from now through Sunday, April 29th. This will allow us to distribute the cards on Sunday, May 13.

You can bring completed order forms to church on Sunday, April 15, April 21, or April 29 – Youth will be in Dodds Hall to collect them.

Alternatively, you can drop off completed forms to the church office (please put them in Ajibade Jegede’s mail slot.)

If you have questions, please call: Ajibade Jegede at the church, 301-262-6008; or Debbie Armstrong; or Diane Dudley.

Thank you for your continued support of the CCPC Youth!!

Paper Tigers - Breakfast

The Paper Tigers will hold a Breakfast at 8 AM in Dodds Hall this Wednesday, April 11th.

For more information contact Jim Woods.

CCPC Congregational Meeting

A brief Congregational Meeting is called for Sunday, May 6th following the 11AM worship service, for the purpose of electing a new class of Elders and Deacons.

The Church Officers Nominating committee, chaired by Elder Jim Bridger, has been busy calling members to service as church officers. Please pray for the committee and those who answer the call to serve in these important roles.

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 (410-721-3487) and Danielle Lynch (301-860-1261), 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

Special Thanks

Our thanks and appreciation for the prayerful hearts and willing hands of Rev. James Brassard, Ajibade Jegede and Andrea Brassard, who created the Maundy Thursday ambiance for the meditation stations, along with melodious musical sounds in the background. For the illuminating touch that set the candles aglow, we thank Andrea Brassard, Mary Keller and Rhia Miller.

Our thanks to each of you who paused to take time for reflective thoughtfulness during the very personal time for meditation.

Other Calendar Events

Upcoming Calendar Events:

• April 21st – CCPC Spring Clean Up Day
• April 22nd – Earth Day
• April 27th – Arbor Day
• April 29th – CCPC Signs of Spring Hike
• May 5th – CCPC's Coed Softball begins
• May 10th – Bus Trip to Sight & Sound Theatre (to see “In The Beginning”)
• May 18th – Bowie Bike to Work Day
• May 26th – City of Bowie Memorial Day Parade (11 AM)

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.

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.

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.

**** Two pair of Women's eye glasses were left at the church after the 1st service on Easter Sunday.

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.