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The Pastor's Corner 
The Pastor's Corner   If you are reading this Caller online you will notice the dramatic improvement in quality and readability. Thank you for your positive feedback and helpful suggestions--I hope all of our on-line readers tried the direct web links to the denominational website and the CCPC website in last week's issue. Since I arrived two and one half years ago we have been talking about changing the format and improving this weekly communication--we are finally moving forward. The Caller will only get better.
Many of you read the Caller on line and then receive a mailed copy. If you are like my family, Andrea reads it on line and we seldom open the mailed copy. In order to get bulk mailing privileges with the postal service we had to have a minimum number of newsletters mailed in the 20715 zip code. Currently it costs about 16 cents to mail a Caller in Bowie and 17 cents for residents outside Bowie. We have heard that Crofton residents get the Caller up to 2 weeks late. Since much of the news is time sensitive, receiving it 2 weeks late makes it almost useless (except for the fine Pastor's Corner!). There are, of course, added costs for paper, copying and mailing, while the e-mail version costs us nothing. Theoretically, if half the mailed Callers are not read and are unnecessary, we could mail the Caller first class (imagine getting the Caller in Wednesday's mail!) to people who want it mailed, and still save money.
In the past, we asked you to sign up if you wanted to receive our newsletter by e-mail. We are now asking that you let us know if you want the Caller mailed to your home. You can let us know by signing up on the pew pads during worship or by calling the office at 301-262-6008, or sending e-mail to the office (CCPCBowie@verizon.net). If you have not yet signed up to receive the Caller online and wish to do so, put your e-mail address on the pew pad or e-mail it to the addresses listed above.
We want to continue to keep the Caller an important part of our congregational communication. The new e-mail version allows us to send unlimited updates during the week and keep you abreast of news here at CCPC. Please let us know as soon as possible of your preferences.
James Brassard
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Please Welcome New CCPC Staff
Two new staff members have begun work here at CCPC. Martha Padilla is our new custodian. She has lived in Glenn Dale for several years, is married, and has adult children. Her son Juan and his wife LaTanya Barrera were tragically killed in an auto accident December 7. Martha now shares the care of the couple's children, Alex and Natalia, with the children's uncle. Martha works part time for CCPC and also at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie. The day care center has assumed the responsibility for cleaning the Christian Education building.
Also joining us is our new administrative assistant, Renee' M. Collins Georges. A California native, she relocated to the east coast in 1995 and lived in New Jersey prior to moving to the Washington, DC, area with her husband, DuPor Georges, in 2000. They have a 3-year-old son, Alston Lee, and now live in Bowie. Mrs. Georges has a broad administrative background, and has worked in the fields of medical marketing and information technology, as well as in administrative areas of radio and advertising. In addition, she is a professional vocalist, and was invited to sing the national anthem during the 2005 and 2006 Bowie Baysox seasons. The Georges are visiting members at Village Baptist Church in Bowie, and at the 19th Street Baptist Church in Washington, DC.
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 Global Warming Documentary
Please join the Adult Education Council and the Spirit and Discovery Group for Spotlight on Global Warming on Sunday, February 11, at 4 pm in the sanctuary. The documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" will be shown. CCPC is joining more than 4000 congregations across the country that have screened this film that documents the impending climate crisis and urges viewers to act.
Plan on staying for the discussion in Dodds Hall after the movie with Dr. Paul Chan, a climate researcher and former associate director of the Global Change Data Center and director of the Earth Science Data Center, both at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Dr. Chan has worked for USDA's Economic Research Service, and for the National Weather Service. He is currently with Caelum Research Corp., a small technology company in Rockville.
A delicious soup supper will be available to warm the belly and the soul (not the planet!) for only $3
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 Newcomers Brunch Set for Sunday
If you've been attending CCPC and want to get more information about our church, please note that a Newcomers Brunch will be held following the 11 am service on Sunday, February 11, in Dodds Hall. Lunch will be served, and we'll introduce everyone to staff and other leaders. A brief church tour will follow the meal.
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Interested in 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 1.
Learn more about the conference
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Stop the Letters--for Now
We've received word that Gwynne Tavel is moving to another Army base effective February 16. Please do not send any more letters to Gwynne at his current address; the Tavel family will let us know the new address as soon as it is available.
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Munchin' Luncheon
Munchin' Luncheon will be held on Monday, February 12, and the meal will include beef over egg noodles, glazed carrots, salad and dessert. Everyone is welcome-- just RSVP to Kim Tavel.
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Lenten Dinner Schedule Announced
The schedule, menus and prices have been announced for the 2007 Lenten Dinners.
Feb. 23, the youth will be serving chicken pot pies.
March 2, Paper Tigers are doing barbeque.
March 9, New Members will be serving African food.
March 16, PWOC will be serving a yet-to-be- announced dish.
March 23, the Deacons will be having baked potatos.
March 30, the Choirs will offer up chili.
Dinners start at 6 pm, with food, fellowship and intergenerational programs. Kids under 3 are free, those from 3 to 10 are $1, and ages 11 and up (including adults) are $3--we won't charge more than $10 per family. Plan now to come early, have fun, and get to know each other!
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Upcoming Spirit Group Events
Just a reminder that there will be a Couples Yoga evening at 7 pm at February 13; regular yoga continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm). February 23 at 7 pm a contemplative service will be held in the sanctuary. And, Spirit Group activities will be held at 7 pm in the sanctuary during Lent, on March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Learn more about this group at
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