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The Pastor's Corner 
Last year a colleague of mine had a beloved elder pass away unexpectedly. The church was in shock. What would they do without Grace? When my colleague went to see Grace's daughter to plan the memorial service he was given the following list of resolutions that was found on Grace's refrigerator door beneath a magnet. I found her "Prayer of Resolution" worth repeating as we begin the church year and commit ourselves to becoming a stronger church family.
"7-Ups for the New Year" by Walter Schoedel.
Wake-up: Begin each new day with the Lord. It is God's day. Rejoice in it.
Dress-up: Put on a smile. It improves your looks. It says a lot about your faith and attitude.
Shut-up: Watch your tongue. Do not gossip. Say nice things if you say anything. Learn to listen.
Stand-up: Take a stand for what you believe. Resist evil. Do good.
Look- up: Open your eyes to the Lord. After all, God loves you and forgives you.
Reach-up: Spend time in prayer and adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication to God.
Lift-up: Be available to those in need: resolve to be serving, supporting, and sharing.
I don't know Grace but I have discovered shared characteristics of every saint like her. They begin each day determined to make a difference by being positive, thankful, and available. If you do those things everything else tends to fall into place.
James Brassard
Worship Notes for Sunday, September 23rd:
In Luke 16 we find the "Parable of the Unjust Steward." Here Jesus praises a business manager who was caught cheating on his employer and was going to be fired. The manager said to himself "Gosh, what am I going to do now? I'm not strong enough to do manual labor and I'll die before I stand on the street corner with a tin cup in my hand?" So he comes up with a plan to ingratiate himself with the people who owe his boss money by writing off some of the debt. When he gets caught doing this his boss incredibly praises him for his shrewdness. Jesus ends the parable by praising the dishonest manger for his shrewdness. There are some important lessons here on using money to make friends and for what to do when money fails us. See you Sunday!
This Sunday
- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 8:30AM and 11AM worship services
- *Adult Education Hour & Sunday School at 9:45AM
- Women of the Church Luncheon
- Youth Groups Movie Night! (5PM)
Next Sunday, September 30th:
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- YOUTH SUNDAY! (No evening youth group)
- Rev. Brassard is away
- 8:30 & 11AM Worship Services
- Adult Education Hour & Sunday School at 9:45AM
- Theater Troupe Auditions at 12:30PM
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Adult Education Council 
The next Adult Education Council meeting will be held on Thursday, September 27th in the Conference Room.
Please contact Lara Clemence if you have any questions.
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Children's Ministry
Sunday School Volunteers 
Please mark your calendars!!
for a brief meeting of the Children's Ministry
Sunday School volunteers.
Sunday, September 23rd at 12:00PM
(or right after the 11AM worship service)
in the Conference Room. We need to go over our fall schedule of events.
THANK YOU!
Laurel Cox
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Youth New s
For information regarding Youth activities and participation, please contact either James Rada or Astrid Jonas.
Upcoming CCPC Youth Events
and Activities:
Looking ahead, THIS Friday the 21st, Dont forget we are going to have a pre-op party for Ryan Dudley at the Dudley Dude Ranch! Festivities start around 6:30PM. Once again, please RSVP to either me, or Diane Dudley so we'll know how many to expect. And, yes, if you've got paintball gear (guns and safety mask) feel free to bring it!
Junior and Senior High Youth Groups
Regular Schedule - Sunday Nights
5PM - Jr. High and 6:30PM - Sr. High
THIS Sunday, September 23rd-
Youth Group Movie Night at CCPC!
Beginning with dinner at 5PM
(Junior and Senior Highs combined for the evening)
Sunday, September 30th
YOUTH SUNDAY!
There will be no evening youth groups.
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Other News, Events and Happenings 
Every month Bowie City Hall host a "Featured Artist" The art and photography of CCPC's DICK ARNOLD will be featured from September 29 - October 27. Visit the City of Bowie Homepage at http://www.cityofbowie.org for more information.
Help the Homeless Walkathon:
Please help the CCPC walkers in the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon by signing up to join the team or by supporting the team with a financial donation. CCPC will be walking for Community Ministry of Prince Georges County this year.
To join or support the team go to the website and follow these simple steps: Visit - Help the Homeless DC.org
- Click on Washington, DC (left column)
- Click on 2007 Beneficiary Organization Directory (left column)
- Click on Register
- Select the CCPC Team
- Click on Join Our Team to become a walker
If you want to make a donation, you can support an individual walker or you can make a General Team Donation. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Sell.
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Community Cafe 
Friday, September 14th was our day for visiting The Community Cafe. Thursday afternoon, a crew of eight gathered in the CCPC kitchen to make sandwiches and assemble snacks and cookies for the bag lunches. Those participating were Mary Hazel, Sylvia Dunlap, Sharon McNamara, Cal and Lois Pals, Bob and Jackie Smith.
We left the church Friday morning at 11:15 to travel to the Cafe in Hyattsville. Serving a lunch of pizza, salad, fruit and dessert were Marjorie Tanner, Dave and Nancy Honeyford and Bob and Jackie Smith. After lunch, we distributed the bag lunches, socks and Jane Sumner's personal care packets which are always a big hit.
Jane would like to thank everyone who contributed to the packets. We appreciate the contributions and help we receive from everyone.
Thank you, Jackie Smith
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Theater Troupe Auditions 
CCPC Theater Troupe Presents
A Kid's Night at CCPC
Why should the adults have all the fun?
Auditions: September 30th
12:30-2:30PM
Please come prepared with your "act." It can be a song, a dance, a skit, a comedy routine, use your imagination! Bring sheet music if you want Susan to accompany you.
We are looking for soloists, duets, groups, production numbers, whatever you can think of. If it is entertaining, we will put it in the show. We can help you with ideas if you get really stumped. In fact, the theme of the show is:
(Drum roll)
80's Big Hair Rock Stars!
**ask your parents for inspiration**
It doesn't have to be that--can be anything you can think of. The only rule: you need to be under 18 to audition. (Sorry, the older set will have their chance in February). We may not be able to do all acts because of time constraints so: Call your friends and do some brain-storming! Show us what you got!!!
The Show will be on November 17th from 7- 9PM
Rehearsals are minimal, mainly Sundays. You do not need to be a member of CCPC to audition --- Open to the community. Proceeds to benefit Christmas Families. For more info: Contact Linda Miller, Susan Rogel or Melodie.
Hope to see you there!
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Invitation-Presbyterian Women of NCP 
The 2007 Fall Gathering of the Presbyterian Women of the National Capital Presbytery will be held Saturday, September 29th, from 9:00AM to 2:30PM at Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, VA. An overview of this year's Bible Study, Above and Beyond: Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth, will be given by Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, a professor of Hebrew Bible at Wesley Theological Seminary. This will be followed by morning and afternoon workshops as follows:
1. Bible Study Overview led by Dr. Hopkins
2. Finding Room in God's House: the Incorporation of Immigrants into American Churches led by Rev Henry Brinton
3. Dignity and Beauty in the Faith of the Muslim Community led by Alan L. Heil, Jr., a former deputy director of the Voice of America
4. First Presbyterian Reformed Church of Havana, Cuba: A Mission led by Rachel Messman, Past Moderator of PW/NCP
5. Leadership Training for PW Servant Leaders led by past PW Synod Moderator Shelda Wills
6. Making Wearable Art Transform your old T-shirt into wearable art. Bring a T-shirt, scissors and anything you may wish to attach on your shirt.
Lunch will be served by the host church. The cost of registration is $10. Please contact Marjorie Tanner before Sept. 21 if you plan to attend. You do not have to be a member of a circle to attend. Car pools will be arranged.
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Bowie Pantry 
The Pantry needs: canned vegetables, and canned fruits.
Thank you for your continued support!
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This Week at CCPC 
- Worship Services (8:30 & 11AM)
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- last Monday - Outreach & Evangelism
- 1st Tuesday - Deacons Meeting
- 4th Tuesday - Mission Committee
- 2nd/4th Tuesdays - Stephen Ministry
- Tues/Thurs - Yoga
- Every Wednesday - Paper Tigers
- Every 3rd Wed - Sewing Guild (Elsie Bell)
- 2nd/4th Thursdays - Lady Tigers (Parlor) **********************************
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Upcoming Events in September
Sunday, September 23rd
Autumn begins!
--Adult Education Hour & Sunday School: (9:45AM)
--The Uncensored Bible (Conference Room)
--Christians and the Environment (Parlor)
--WOC Potluck 12PM (DH)
--Children's Ministry & Sunday School Volunteers Mtg. 12PM (CR)
--Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group Movie Night! (5PM- Combined)
Monday, September 17th --Reiki Energy - New Night! 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Hope Circle 7:30PM (Contact M. Tanner)
--Tiger Lilies 7:30PM (Parlor)
Tuesday, September 18th
--Gentle Yoga: New! (5:30PM) Sanctuary - for seniors and beginners
--Alpha Course begins! (7PM) Sr. High Rm
--Financial Peace University begins! (7PM) AE Rm
--Chesapeake Chorale: 7PM Rehearsal (DH)
--Yoga: 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Mission Committee 7PM (AE)
Wednesday, September 19th
--Paper Tigers: 8AM (Jr. High Room)
--CCPC Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals: beginning @ 6:30PM
--Mixed Bag Sewing Guild w/Elsie Bell 7PM (CR)
Thursday, September 20th
--Gentle Yoga: New! (5:30PM) Sanctuary - for seniors and beginners
--Clinquant: (7PM) Rehearsal-Hand bell choir
--Yoga: 7PM (Sanctuary)
Friday, September 21st
--Youth Outing @ the Dudley's (6:30PM)
Monday, September 24th --Grace & Glory Circle
--Outreach & Evangelism 7PM (CR)
Tuesday, September 25th
--Gentle Yoga: New! (5:30PM) Sanctuary - for seniors and beginners
--Alpha Course (7PM) Sr. High Rm
--Financial Peace University (7PM) AE Rm
--Chesapeake Chorale: 7PM Rehearsal (DH)
--Yoga: (7PM) Sanctuary
--Stephen Ministry 7PM
--Mission Committee 7PM (AE)
Wednesday, September 26th
--Paper Tigers 8AM (Jr. High Rm)
--CCPC Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals: beginning @ 6:30PM
Thursday, September 27th
--Lady Tigers 10AM (Parlor)
--Gentle Yoga: New! (5:30PM) Sanctuary - for seniors and beginners
--Clinquant: (7PM) Rehearsal-Hand bell choir
--Yoga: (7PM) Sanctuary
--Adult Ed Council Mtg. 7PM (CR)
Sunday, September 30th
**YOUTH SUNDAY**
(Pastor Brassard is away)
--Adult Education and Sunday School: (9:45AM)
--The Uncensored Bible (Conference Room)
--Christians and the Environment (Parlor)
--Theater Troupe Auditions 12:30PM @ CCPC
--No Youth Group Meetings
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| Library News 
Next Meeting: TBD
Our church library will be open before and following each worship service this year and during the education hour. Use the self-check out system posted on the desk to take out books. You can find biography, fiction, and non fiction books that focus on understanding faith and growing in spiritual life.
Children's Library Sunday will be scheduled in October. Parents and children can visit the library in September to select books. Books may be returned to the basket outside the library. Please continue to look for books that are ready to be returned. Thank you!
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| Spirit Events 
New Night! Reiki Energy Healing
Reiki Energy Healing will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month, beginning September 17th from 7-9PM in the CCPC Sanctuary.
Join Jan, Linda & Sheree for healing. Reiki practitioners welcome!
NEW YOGA CLASS! This fall at CCPC.
Linda is now offering a Gentle Yoga Class for seniors, beginners, people recovering from illness, those who can't make the 7PM, etc. The class will be held on Tuesdays at 5:30PM. She will still offer the Tuesday and Thursday 7PM classes for all levels, feel free to drop in. At the 5:30PM class we will use props, cushions and chairs for ultimate relaxation in the yoga poses. There is also a new Sun Salutation Class Saturday mornings off campus. For more information contact Linda at n.litoes@verizon.net
Visit our site for changes and updates!
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3hvnp/spirit.html
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| Caller Schedule & Article Deadlines
September 24, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Sep 20)
October 1, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Sep 27)
October 8, 2007-Columbus Day (NO CALLER)
October 15, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Oct 11)
October 22, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Oct 18)
October 29, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Oct 25)
Please contact the office to schedule events.
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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 maintain our Caller distribution list, please let the office know should your method of receipt for the Caller change. Simply indicate your preference via email to ccpcbowie@verizon.net, or send a note to the church office. Thank you! 