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The Pastor's Corner 
In Sunday's sermon on Jesus' parable of "The Dishonest Steward" I mentioned that the obvious point of the parable is that PEOPLE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN MONEY (and the things money can buy). Money is to be used to heal hurts, turn lives around, and to bring good news to the despairing. Jesus was teaching his followers to see their possessions primary in matters of what they can do for others.
Most of us think our two most precious resources are time and money. It seems like there are times when we have one in abundance and a shortage of the other. Perhaps only in retirement (if we have pension and save money) do we have an abundance of both.
When I was a young parent and a new pastor I was pressed for both money and time. Thankfully I was young and very energetic and I could give my 4 young children a lot of time and attention. I read to them every night. I took them to the park almost daily. I played waffle ball with the neighborhood kids on summer afternoons. I was able to do that because I lived right next door to the church. I could run over to attend a school concert and be back in less than an hour. I could walk over to work early in the morning or late at night to get things done or attend a meeting and still be around to see my kids. I was Super Dad and loved every moment of it. I didn't have time for hobbies and I never worked on the house or yard but I was fully engaged in both my calling and fatherhood.
When I was in New Jersey I was one of only a few fathers who attended local soccer, lacrosse and cross country meets. The other fathers rarely attended because they all worked at least an hour away. Because I worked 2 miles from the school I could catch a game without taking a whole afternoon off. The other youth didn't have fathers at the games but they often had designer clothes and larger homes and enjoyed lavish vacations. I think kids would choose your time over your money.
What has always bothered me is that when people retire they often decide to sell the family home and relocate to a southern climate. They look forward to building that "new dream home" and being able to play golf or walk on the beach. It seems like the abundance of money is valued over the gift of time with family and long time friends. Although many people who relocate eventually find new friends and a welcoming community, they leave behind trusted friends and are not available to help their kids and see their grandchildren grow up. It is especially hard to make good friends when you are older.
Retirement is still over 15 years away for me. I don't know where my four children will eventually live although my guess is the New York metro area. Much of my time and treasure at that time will be targeted to nurturing the relationship with my kids and their families. People are more important then money in God's value system.
James Brassard
Worship Notes for Youth Sunday, September 30th:
I will be away. The Youth will host 8:30 and 11AM worship.
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 8:30AM and 11AM worship services
- *Adult Education Hour & Sunday School at 9:45AM
- "A Kids Night at CCPC" Theater Troupe Auditions 12:30PM
- Reminder! No evening youth groups
Sunday, October 7th:
- 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- **COMMUNION**
- 8:30 & 11AM Worship Services
- 9:45AM - FORUM during Adult Ed hour & Sunday School
- New Members Seminar begins
9:45AM (Pastor's Study) Runs for 4 weeks
- Choirs
- Confirmation Luncheon 12:30PM (DH)
- Christmas Card Stamping 12:30PM (CR)
- Youth Groups: 5PM - Jr. High & 6:30PM - Sr. High
- New Time - Prayer Study 7PM
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Adult Education Council 
The Adult Education Council will meet on
Thursday, September 27th
in the
Conference Room at 8PM.
Please contact Lara Clemence if you have any questions.
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Forum 
Substance Abuse is a Family Disease
October 7, 2007 at 9:45AM in Dodds Hall
during the Education Hour.
Presented by Kate Malliarakis, CNP, MSM, MAC Assistant Professor, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
With her presentation, "Substance Abuse is a Family Disease," Ms. Kate Malliarakis will focus on the disease aspects of addiction and its affect on the family.
Ms. Malliarakis is president of KAM Associates, a health-care consulting firm specializing in substance abuse and leadership issues. Formerly, she was branch chief at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, as well as a consultant to Fleishman-Hillard, where she worked on the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. She is a founding member of the Committee on Impaired Nurses for the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, and was appointed to the Arlington, VA Community Services Board, where she is chair of the substance abuse committee. In 1999, Ms. Malliarakis was awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Leader Fellows Program.
In addition, Ms. Malliarakis maintains a private clinical practice specializing in addictions. She is certified as an adult primary care nurse practitioner, occupational health nurse, substance abuse nurse, reality therapist, and an advanced level II alcohol and drug counselor.
Ms. Malliarakis earned her BSN degree at State College at Fitchburg in Massachusetts and holds a nurse practitioner certificate from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and a Master of Science in Management with a specialty in substance abuse from Lesley University. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Making at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Youth News 
For information regarding Youth activities and participation, please contact either James Rada or Astrid Jonas.
Upcoming CCPC Youth Events and Activities:
We had GREAT turnout this past Sunday night for the movie Simon Burch! A BIG CCPC thank you to Tamra Sherrick for some seriously yummy eats to go with the movie and an equally BIG CCPC thank you to Kim Tavel for picking a great movie and leading a GREAT discussion.
Note: for Youth Sunday - Please plan to be at the church no later than 8:15AM Sunday morning so that we can make sure we've got our act together!
Dont' forget! There will be no evening youth groups this Sunday.
Youth Groups will resume their regular schedule on Sunday, October 7th. 5PM - Jr. High and 6:30PM - Sr. High
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New Members Seminar 
Every Sunday
beginning
October 7, 2007 through November 4, 2007
at 9:45AM
Location: Pastor Brassard's Study.
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Spiritual Gifts 
The Bible promises that each of us has received certain gifts to be used to build of the body of Christ (Romans 12:6.) and describes twenty spiritual gifts. We are called to used our gifts to meet the needs of our congregation and our communities, serving others by following Christ's example. What are YOUR spiritual gifts? CCPC is offering a two part class for those who want to learn more about their spiritual gifts and how to use them to glorify God.
The classes will be
Saturday, October 13 and Saturday October 20
from 1:00-4:30PM
in the Adult Education Room.
The interactive activities in the class lead you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of your gifts-- and are also a lot of fun! Anita Pesses and Margaret Hallau are leading the class. There is a registration form on the kiosk or you can let one of them know if you are planning to participate in this class.
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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.
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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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Katrina Work Camp 
Many of you heard John Travis speak in May about his Katrina work camp experiences with Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church. There will be another work camp Sunday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3, at Olive Tree Camp on the grounds of what was once Eastminster Presbyterian Church near New Orleans. Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church has space for a few more people to go. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Charles and I are planning to go.
Marjorie Tanner
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| CROP Walk 
The annual Bowie CROP Walk
takes place on
Sunday, October 14th.
We need walkers and people who will pledge to support walkers. The Bowie Pantry receives 25% of the contributions from this effort. I will be in the Atrium between worship services (Sept 30, Oct 7, and Oct 14) signing up walkers and pledges.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Frances Rocha.
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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?
COME OUT AND AUDITION ON
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
from 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!!!
Show date -- November 17th from 7-9PM
Rehearsals are minimal, mainly Sundays. The Show is open to the community. You do not need to be a member of CCPC to audition. Proceeds to benefit Christmas Families. For more info: Contact Linda Miller, Susan Rogel or Melodie. Hope to see you there!
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| Liturgist Training 
Saturday, September 29th at CCPC
in the Sanctuary
10AM: Deacons & Elders
11AM: Youth
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| Bowie Pantry 
The Pantry needs canned vegetables, and canned fruits.
Thank you for your continued support!
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| Fall Beautification Day  (Clean up Day)
November 17th from 8:30AM until lunch
Pizza and beverages will be provided.
Note: To all those currently responsible for taking care of a flower bed, please start cutting down the Black-eyed Susan's.
Thank you.
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Events at CCPC
- Worship Services (8:30 & 11AM)
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- 4th 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) ********************************
Monday, September 24th
--Grace & Glory Circle
(Contact Deborah Hoppe)
--Outreach and Evangelism 7PM (CR)
Tuesday, September 25th
--Evening Adult Ed - 7PM
Financial Peace (FPU)
Alpha Series
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (DH) for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (DH)
--Stephen Ministry 7PM
(at Dennis/Sue Evans home)
Wednesday, September 26th
--Paper Tigers 8AM (Jr. High Room)
--Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals
(Starting at 6:30PM)
Thursday, September 27th
--Lady Tigers 10AM (Parlor)
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (DH) for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (DH)
--Clinquant Rehearsal-Hand bell choir 7PM
--Adult Ed Council Mtg. 8PM (CR)
Saturday, September 29th
--2007 Fall Gathering Presbytery Women of NCP
9:00AM-2:30PM
Fairfax Presbyterian Church Fairfax, VA
--CCPC Liturgist Training (Sanctuary)
Deacons and Elders: 10AM
Youth: 11AM
Sunday, September 30th
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
--Youth Sunday No Youth Groups
(Rev. Brassard Away)
--"A Kids Night at CCPC"Auditions
12:30PM
--CROP Walk Sign-ups (CCPC Atrium)
Week of October 1-6, 2007
Monday, October 1
--Gadabouts 11:30PM (CR)
--Personnel Committee 7PM (CR)
Tuesday, October 2
--Bus Trip "Puttin on The Ritz"
--Health and Healing 9-11:30AM (Parlor)
--Evening Adult Ed - 7PM
Financial Peace (FPU)-AE Rm
Alpha Series-Sr High Rm
--Chesapeake Chorale: 7PM Rehearsal (DH)
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (**Parlor) for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (**Parlor)
(**Tonight only)
--Deacons Mtg 7:30PM (CR)
Wednesday, October 3
--Paper Tigers 8AM (Jr. High Room)
--Covenant Circle 10AM
at (Eloise Horrom's home) Meet at CCPC at 9AM.
Contact Jane Sumner.
--New Hope Circle 7PM
Contact Lynn deSeve
--Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals
(Starts at 6:30PM)
Thursday, October 4
--Charity Circle 10AM
(meets at Member's homes) Contact Joy Bible
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (DH)for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (DH)
--Clinquant Rehearsal-Hand bell choir 7PM
Saturday, October 6
--Youth-"Fright Night" at Six Flags. Time: TBD
--Dick Arnold's Art Show & Reception - 1-4PM at Bowie City Hall
Sunday, October 7
**Communion Sunday**
8:30 & 11AM Worship
9:45AM - FORUM
NewAdult Education classes begin
Sunday School
New Members Seminar 9:45AM (Pastor's Study)
Choirs
Confirmation Luncheon 12:30PM (DH)
Christmas Card Stamping 12:30PM (CR)
Youth Groups-5PM & 6:30PM
New Time! Prayer Study 7PM
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| Library News 
Children's Library Sunday will be scheduled in October.
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.
Parents and children are invited to visit the library 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 for Reiki Energy Healing
Reiki Energy Healing will be
held on the 3rd Monday of each month
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 and those who can't make the 7PM class. 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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| Holly Ball 
Mark your calendars! Holly Ball is back and it is better than ever! Chef Carl Neumann and his elves will transform Dodd's Hall into a winter wonderland for CCPC's traditional dinner-dance on Saturday, December 15th from 7PM to midnight. Watch the Caller for the date of our next planning meeting. All elves welcome! Call Sheree Ruhl for more details.
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| Stamped Christmas Cards-Christmas Gift Market 
Ladies, you are invited to create Stamped Christmas Cards for our annual Christmas Gift Market, October 7th (after the 11AM service). We will meet in the conference room. Lunch and all supplies will be provided AT NO CHARGE. Call Peggy Oates if you can attend.
MARK YOU CALENDARS!
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
9:30AM-2PM
for the annual Christmas Gift Market!
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| Missing 
I used white and pink Longaberger Horizon of Hope collector baskets as part of the centerpieces for Amanda's shower. I borrowed two baskets and one of them was not included in the those I brought home. If you inadvertently took the basket home, please contact me so I can get it and return it. Thanks, Chris Campbell.
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| Dick Arnold's Art Show and Reception 
Saturday, October 6, 2007 from1-4PM
at Bowie City Hall
You are cordially invited to attend Dick Arnold's Art Show and Reception. Once again, Mr. Arnold is donating 100% of the proceeds of the sale to The Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund. Last year, his Art Show sold out and he presented $4,000 to the pantry. Mr. Arnold's nature photographs are exceptional; they will have you asking "How did he capture such amazing shots?' Please plan to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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| Gadabouts 
Will meet on Monday October 1, 2007 at 11:30AM in the conference room. The Change in our usual meeting day is due to our bus trip on Tuesday, October 2nd to Lancaster to see "Puttin on the Ritz." Those going on the bus trip should arrive at the church prior to 8:15AM on Oct 2.We will be leaving by car for Gunther's bus terminal. Any questions should be directed to Marge Clark.
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| Covenant Circle 
Will meet on Wednesday, October 3rd at the home of Eloise Horrom. Please meet at CCPC at 9AM. We will carpool to Eloise's from the church. Thank you, Jane Sumner.
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| Notes from the Office 
RE: The Caller Schedule & Article Deadlines
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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Caller Options. Postal Mail or E-mail? 