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The Pastor's Corner 
The Paper Tigers recently finished Francis S. Collins book "The Language of Faith: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief." Collins, the director of the National Genome Research Institute, was the featured speaker at February's National Prayer Breakfast. Collins led the singing at the breakfast on his guitar. In asking to use a hymn written by Thomas Troeger, Collins wrote, "I will try to explain the ways in which science can be a form of worship of God the creator. But for many of us, words are so much more powerful when coupled with music-and your remarkable lyrics, sung to a great tune, would be the perfect summation of what I want to convey."
At the breakfast Collins noted that "some may find it ironic that last years speaker, the rock star Bono, spoke about justice and world economics, but passed up the chance to sing. Now this year's speaker, a scientist who might be considered a bit of a nerd, proposes to sing and play guitar."
Like many believers, Collins knows that music carries the story of faith better then any other use of words. The weekly singing of hymns and praise songs not only glorify God, they inspire our faith. Those that saw "Love Songs" came away with new songs from which they will better remember the life of Jesus. The children, youth and adults who learned all the songs by heart will be forever blessed by the words and the tunes.
I have always been thankful for the music at CCPC. We have been richly blessed by our music leadership. Susan, Scott, Kevin and our choirs have just been terrific this past year. We will hear more of their musical gifts during Music Sunday on May 20th. On May 20th, we begin our summer worship schedule. Worship is at 10AM with a "summer choir" rehearsing before the service. I will make sure that plenty of vibrant congregational singing is part of each summer worship experience. James Brassard
Worship notes for Sunday, May 13th:
Mother's Day & Youth Sunday
Our Youth will lead worship on Sunday.
There will be a short drama and some testimonies about the Faith the Youth have learned from their Mothers.
The 11AM service will include the baptism of Kyle James Schafer, the son of Shannon (Black) and Kevin Schafer. Kevin just returned from his Air Force tour in Iraq this past Saturday.
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James Brassard
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Bus Trip
"In The Beginning" 
MAY 10, 2007 - ITINERARY
10:30am - Bus departs CCPC
Please be at the church by 10:15AM
(Please park in the area on the side of Dodds Hall)
1:00pm - Lunch
3:45pm - Showtime
8:30pm - Bus returns to CCPC
Beverages and snacks will be available on the bus.
For questions, call Marge Clark.
REMINDER!
For our next Bus Trip, we are scheduled to see
"Jersey Boys"
June 13, 2007
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Community Café 
Our next schduled trip to the Community Cafe is on Friday, May 11th.
We will serve a hot lunch and distribute bag lunches, personal packs and socks. We will leave the church at 11:15AM in carpools.
We will be making sandwiches on Friday morning, May 11th at 9:30AM in the church kitchen. Please join us if you would like to help.
Thank you,
Jackie Smith
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Chesapeake Chorale 
Joseph Haydn's "The Creation"
Lisa Eden, soprano; Ole Hass, tenor; John Rogel, bass; Susan Ricci-Rogel, piano; Jesse Parker, conductor and the Chesapeake Chorale Chamber Players
Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 7:30PM
Where: St. Matthews United Methodist Church
4900 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715
For Information and tickets please call: 301-249-7689
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Getting To Know You! 
Come to the Forum on May 13 and get to know your fellow worshipers better. Since it is Mother's Day, we will begin by sharing with those at our table the best (or worst) advice my mother ever gave me and one of her favorite sayings.
We'll have a chance to get better acquainted with our new members as well as learning new things about people we've known for years.
We hope to see you in Dodds Hall at 9:45AM!!
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Interim Giving Statements 
Last week, interim giving records for the first four months of 2007 were mailed out. We will be sending out giving statements three times per year: on April 30, August 31 and at year end. We are doing this to give you additional feedback. Our hope is that providing these interim reports will enable you to check for errors and to assess your giving with respect to your pledge, while there is time to make adjustments. If you have questions or concerns, please call the Financial Secretary-Ron Stokes.
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Heartfelt Thanks 
You never know what great and small surprises might greet you on any ordinary day, but Sunday, May 6, was extra ordinary. Worship, forum, presenting Bibles to the 4th graders and "Love Song" are exciting ways to keep the Sabbath; but the surprise of being honored as an Honorary Life Member from the Presbyterian Church (USA) is extraordinary! Thank you so very much. My life at CCPC has been greatly enriched by the women of the church. I've been a member of New Hope and Charity Circles, blessed by Women's Retreats and touched by the deep caring of my friends in Christ.
Sincere, Heartfelt thanks,
Dee McCarty
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Adventure Bible Thank Yous! 
Many thanks to Ajibade Jegede and Dee McCarty for the distribution of bibles to our fourth graders. The presentation was wonderful. Thanks to Debbie Hoppe for the crochet cross bookmarks to include in their bibles.
The Children's Ministry
"It's been our great pleasure to present special versions of the Bible to our 4th graders. It was my special treat to have the congregation meet Christy Ahearn, Ross Dudley, Patrick Cable and Claire Leaman this past Sunday, as they were introduced.
We thank Karen Cable for representing Patrick.
Blessings,
Dee McCarty."
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Church Survey Participation 
I am currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Pastoral Ministry to build on my previous pastoral experience and enhance my skills and awareness. Through a project required as part of the coursework, I am helping do some of the ground work for establishing the community/church support groups mentioned above.
YOU CAN BE A HUGE HELP by spending just a few moments answering a few questions about your personal experiences of giving and receiving pastoral care in a congregational setting. There are no other obligations beyond the survey and it is completely anonymous.
Between services, on Sunday May 13 and 20, I will be in the foyer passing out surveys that you can complete at your convenience during coffee hour. I will also ask for volunteers to take a survey to a neighbor in the Bowie community. Together, we can help CCPC stay connected to our community.
Blessings,
Shawn Jegede
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| Living Waters For The World 
TEAM MEMBER(S) NEEDED
CCPC'S Mission Committee would like to participate in the Living Waters for the World project to bring clean water to those in need. In order to create the core of a clean water team we need at least one more person who is willing to take the five-day training required. The team consists of a minimum of three persons who take the training and are then able to train others in the church. We have two people who have already agreed to take the Clean Water U course. The training is designed to equip mission teams with the skills necessary to form partnerships with communities in need of clean water, to install the water purification system and to equip local leaders to lead ongoing health, hygiene and spiritual education. LWW is an example of reaching out in love in a tangible way to improve people's lives. Their website is http://www.livingwatersfortheworld.org.
If you are interested in this project or would like further information, please contact Marjorie Tannert.
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| Sunday School Recognition Potluck 
May 20th after the 10:00AM Service
We invite all the congregation as we pass out certificates and pins to our students. We will be taking class pictures. Then we will enjoy another famous CCPC potluck! See you there!
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| Events Calendar 
This Week at CCPC & Upcoming Events:
- Worship Services (8:30 and 11AM, Sundays)
- Adult Education and Sunday School (9:45AM, Sundays)
- Jr. High Youth Group (6PM, Sundays)
- Sr. High Youth Group (7PM, Sundays)
- Tuesdays - Health & Healing
- 1st Tuesdays - Gadabouts
- 1st Tuesdays - Deacons Meeting
- 4th Tuesdays - Mission Committee
- 2nd/4th Tuesdays- Stephen Ministry
- 2nd/4th Tuesdays- Quilters
- last Tuesdays - Outreach & Evangelism
- Tues/Thurs - Yoga
- Wednesdays - Paper Tigers
- Wednesdays - Abrakadoodle (2-yr cls rm)
- 3rd Wednesdays - Mixed Bag Sew Guild
- May 7th - Tiger Lilies (Parlor)
- May 8th - Health & Healing
- May 9th - Paper Tigers
- May 9th - Quilters Anniv Party
- May 9th - Joy Circle
- May 10th - Lady Tigers
- May 10th Bus Trip to Sight & Sound Theatre ("In The Beginning")
- May 11th - Community Cafe
- May 12th Memorial Service for Merle Calhoun - Sanctuary at noon
- May 12th - Chesapeake Chorale
- May 13th "Mother's Day" & "Youth Sunday"
- May13th - Forum at 9:45AM
- May 13th - Discovery Circle
- May 18th - Bowie Bike to Work Day
- May 19th - Youth Rafting Trip
- May 20th -- 10AM Service Schedule Begins!
- May 20th - Music Sunday!
- May 20th - Work Camp Mtg (11:30AM)
- May 20th - Bring Back Library Books Sunday
- May 20th - Sunday School Recognition Potluck (after worship service)
- May 21st - Munchin Lunchin (12PM)
- May 23rd - Library Committee Mtg
- May 24th - Bowie Senior Chorale
- May 26th City of Bowie Memorial Day Parade (11AM)
- May 31st - Bowie Senior Chorale
- Stephen Ministry Training - AE Rm: 7- 9:30PM Thursdays thru June & 9AM-2:30PM (5/12, 6/2 & 6/23)
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| Library News 
Library News for the month of May
May 20 is Bring Back Library Books Sunday!
The next Library Committee Meeting is
Wednesday, May 23rd at 10 AM.
The church library is open on Sunday mornings and during the week.You may use the self check-out system to take books home.
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| Munchin Luncheon 
Due to Bowie High Testing in Dodds Hall during the weeks of May 7th & May 14th, Munchin Lunchin will be served on May 21st.
There will be no Lunchin in June.
We'll be back on schedule in July!
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| Flowers 
Please, when you give flowers in memory or in honor of someone for Worship Services on Sunday morning, return to the church office any flower vases and baskets that you have taken home or given to someone else.
The cost of flowers is $20 and the Flower Committee use the vases and baskets over again. Half of the beautiful supply we had last year is missing.
Thank you.
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| Pantry Needs 
The Pantry is in need of:
mandarin oranges, canned fruit,
juice, jelly, peanut butter and
desserts (cookies).
Thank you!
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| 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, events, etc., 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 requests for additions or changes to the Caller for Calendar blocking and bookings, as well as any miscellaneous request to ccpcbowie@verizon.net.
Please refrain from leaving sticky note requests on the desk. Sticky notes may easily be misplaced or discarded.
Please refrain from writing events onto the wall calendar. All requests for additions to the monthly calendar, should be submitted in writing. Please use the "CCPC Event Form," located on the entrance desk of the church office, or please leave all written request in the Secretary's In-box at the church or fax written requests to 301-262-5177.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation! Renee Georges
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| 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.
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In the ongoing effort to update our Caller distribution list, please let the office know by which method you would like to receive your copy of the Caller -- postal mail, or electronic? Please indicate your preference via email to ccpcbowie@verizon.net, or send a note to the church office. Thank you!