Weekly Events - April 2005
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Adult Education Opportunities for April
Sunday, April 3
9:45 a.m. Adult Forum: Dr. Emily Sippel will review her work with tsunami victims in India
Sunday, April 10, 17, and May 1
9:45 a.m. Adult Forum: Gina Kobe - "Living with Teenagers:"
Sunday, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
9:45 a.m. Adult Forum: A study of Jim Wallis' book - "God's Politics - Why the Right gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It." - coordinated by Paper Tigers
As a part of this class, a forum will be held on April 24 on the topic of the three major religions’ roles in policies and economics to alleviate social problems
Friday, April 1
7 p.m. Jr. High Youth
Saturday, April 2
1 p.m. REBA SHEPPARD's Memorial
Remember to SPRING FORWARD on April 3! Change your clocks!!
Sunday, April 3
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services
Sermon: "A Post Easter Road Trip "
9:45 a.m. Adult Classes
Adult Forum: Dr. Emily Sippel will review her work with tsunami victims in India
9:45 a.m. Children's Music
10:00 a.m. Youth Meeting in Sanctuary
10-10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Worship Services
Sermon: "A Post Easter Road Trip "
12:00 p.m. New Circle meeting in Parlor
5:30 p.m. Youth Choir
6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth
Tsunami Relief
The films from the devastation caused by the tsunami are shocking. Whole villages were literally wiped off the face of the earth. The pictures remind me of places I have witnessed after a tornado had blown through except the persistent flooding has added further injury. In many cases the only building left standing is the church. Many people have called to ask: What can I do to help? Can I send a check to the church and be confident it will get to the people? The answer is yes. Through the worldwide reach of the Presbyterian Church and the relief arm, Church World Service, we have people living in all the affected areas and the church has extensive experience in disaster relief. Each year when you give to the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering around Easter time, most of this money is set aside for disaster relief. As soon as help is needed the resources are in place. The relief starts with immediate needs for food, shelter, medical care and sanitation. The website says that the health kits are particularly needed.
What I like about OGHS is that 91% of the money given is used for alleviating suffering. This is far higher than many relief groups like the Red Cross. You can send checks to the church to be passed on or you can be especially generous when we take the OGHS offering starting in March. This is a long term reconstruction project. Please continue to generously respond to the great need. There is something of the image of God residing in us underneath the gruesome headline of our time.
-- Reverend Brassard
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: Great news! So far the contribution for this year has been $4,250.00. It's remarkable what your gifts will do. From the widows of Afghanistan, the low-income families in the US, to the Bosnian refugees, this effort is making a difference in the lives of many people today. You may still make contributions - designate for OGHS, and place in the offering plate or bring to the church office. Thank you.
Dr. Emily Sippel speaking about her mission trip to India. Those on the mission trip were able to help deliver funds that were used for tsunami relief.
What is a Women's Circle?
If you have ever wondered about or considered joining a Women's Circle, please join us on Sunday, April 3rd in the church parlor after the second service . This is a meeting specifically for those of you who currently do not have a Circle Home and would like to explore this as an option
The Easter Cross with Resurrection Flowers
Monday, April 4
CALLER Deadline7:00 p.m. Mission Committee
Tuesday, April 5
9 a.m. Health and Healing11:30 a.m. Women's Support Group
6:30 p.m. Chesapeake Chorale
7 p.m. Yoga
7 p.m. Clinquant (temporary change)
7:30 p.m. Deacons Meeting
Wednesday, April 6
8 a.m. Paper Tigers
10 a.m. Covenant Circle6:30 p.m. Youth Choir
7 p.m. New Hope Circle at Pat Benson's
7:15 p.m. Cornerstone Choir
8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 7
7 p.m. Clinquant (changed to Tuesday evening for this week)
7 p.m. Wish You Were Here Rehearsal
Friday, April 8
4 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal
6 p.m. Family Night
7 p.m. Jr. High Youth not meeting - Medieval Times Trip
Saturday, April 9
10 a.m. Rehearsal for Youth Sunday
4:30 p.m. Simone/Walpole wedding
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 - NEWCOMERS' BRUNCH FOLLOWING WORSHIP
Please sign up on the Attendance Register or give us a call in the office if you would like to attend a Newcomers' Brunch on April 10, 2005, following the services. This is your opportunity to learn more about CCPC!
A New Members' Seminars will be held on April 17, 24, and May 1, during the Education Hour from 9:45 am to 10:45 am.
Sunday, April 10
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services - Youth Sunday
Theme: “Jesus Has Got Your Back.”
Youth Choir
Skermon: Max Lucado's "If I Only had a Green Nose"
9:45 a.m. Adult Classes
Adult Forum: Gina Kobe - "Living with Teenagers:" -Dodd's Hall
Adult Forum: A study of Jim Wallis' book - "God's Politics - Why the Right gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It." - coordinated by Paper Tigers - Conference Room
9:45 a.m. Children's Music
10-10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
Children's Ministry Meeting following services
12:00 p.m. Newcomers' Brunch
12:30 Confirmation Class with Doris Kobe
6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth
Sunday, April 10 Youth Sunday
Theme: “Jesus Has Got Your Back.”
Youth Choir
Skermon: Max Lucado's "If I Only had a Green Nose"
CCPC's Children's Ministry - Children and families from birth to 5th grade
April News
Sunday School Children's Ministry Meeting: April 10th after the second service, in the CE Building. Please join us and help with the spring activities: Signs of Spring Hike (April 17th), Family Nights, VBS and more!
Signs of Spring Hike: April 17th from 3:00-5:00. Join us at the fire pit behind the Bowie Playhouse. (There are a few handicap parking areas back there. You will need to park at the main parking area and walk over to the "pit.") The cost is $3/person. This includes hot dogs, chips, veggies, drinks and s'mores. Please make reservations by April 14th by either calling Carrie Casto or by turning the reservation form in to the office.
Vacation Bible School: June 26-July 1. This year's theme is Serengeti Trek: Where Kids Are Wild About God. Reservations will begin May 1st. There will not be a charge for VBS this year. Look for the registration form in upcoming callers, in the CE building as well as in the church office. See you there!
Monday, April 11
11:30 a.m. Munchin' Luncheon
7:30 p.m. Session meeting
Tuesday, April 12
9 a.m. Health and Healing
6:30 p.m. Chesapeake Chorale7 p.m. Clinquant (temporary change)
7 p.m. Yoga
Wednesday, April 13
8 a.m. Paper Tigers
7:15 p.m. Cornerstone Choir
8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 14
7 p.m. Clinquant (changed to Tuesday evening for this week)
7 p.m. Wish You Were Here rehearsal
Friday, April 15
7 p.m. Jr. High Youth - Game Night
Saturday, April 16
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TRYOUTS for SEUSSICAL (a musical about Dr. Seuss characters)
Casting Call! for "Seussical, The Musical, based on the stories of Dr. Seuss
Bring a piece of sheet music or a tape to sing from. All children 5 to 18 are welcome to audition. Everyone who tries out will get a part. Help is needed with scenery, costumes, and props. Let us know if you can help. Contact Kristen Handley if you have any questions.
Show Dates: July 7 - 10, 2005
6 p.m. "Call Backs" until 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 17 - the Fourth Sunday of Easter
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services
Chancel and Clinquant choirs
Sermon: "Living Inside and Outside the Pen " from John 10:1-10
9:45 a.m. Adult Classes
Adult Forum: Gina Kobe - "Living with Teenagers:"
Adult Forum: A study of Jim Wallis' book - "God's Politics - Why the Right gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It." - coordinated by Paper Tigers
New Members' Seminar April 17, 24, and May 1
9:45 a.m. Children's Music
10-10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
Chancel and Clinquant choirs
Sermon: "Living Inside and Outside the Pen " from John 10:1-10
3 -5 p.m. Signs of Spring Hike: Join us at the fire pit behind the Bowie Playhouse. (There are a few handicap parking areas back there. You will need to park at the main parking area and walk over to the "pit.") The cost is $3/person. This includes hot dogs, chips, veggies, drinks and s'mores. Please make reservations by April 14th by either calling Carrie Casto or by turning the reservation form in to the office.
6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth
Monday, April 18
7 pm cello recital in Sanctuary
Tuesday, April 19
9 am Health and Healing
6:30 pm Chesapeake Chorale7 p.m. Outreach Committe - Conference Room
7 p.m. Yoga
Wednesday, April 20
8 am Paper Tigers
4 pm Sr. High Bible Study
5:30 pm BTNC Family Dinner, DH
7:15 Cornerstone Choir
8:30 Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 21
7 pm Clinquant
A letter from your Pastor:
We have a great tradition of both choral and congregational singing here at CCPC. We have had great choirs and we have sung a broad range of styles of music. You can hear a Michael W. Smith or Beethoven arrangement as the anthem on any given Sunday. We like traditional hymns and contemporary praise music. We even sprinkle in some Gospel and Taizé music. While acknowledging that no one always gets what he or she wants, Jon Youngdahl and I work hard to utilize the broad range of good sacred music available.
Although richly blessed, we are also aware that we need to recruit some more singers to our choirs and to increase congregational participation in singing. In order to help us explore new avenues to incorporate new voices and new songs, we have invited a pair of musician/consultants to work with us. The dates are set, Friday - Sunday, April 22-24, 2005, and we are calling it, "The Celebration of Singing Weekend."
The program will start with a session from 7 - 9:30 pm Friday night that will examine the role of music in worship, the relationship of choirs to congregational singing, and explore what new methods have worked in increasing participation in a choral group. The consultants will talk about the formation of praise teams and how they can be effective. On Saturday, from 10 am- 2:30 pm all singers and musicians are invited for a work session. The consultants will bring the music and work on practice techniques. The group will put together songs to be sung at the April 24 worship services.
We hope that those interested in singing, but not currently involved in one of our choirs, will come and join our regular choir members and interested youth in this exciting venture.
-James Brassard
Sharon Dennis and Doris MacDonald of "The Braeded Chord"
I am very excited about the upcoming “Celebration of Singing Weekend” to be held Friday-Sunday, April 22-24. Our featured consultants are Sharon Dennis and Doris MacDonald of "The Braeded Chord," an acoustical/contemporary folk duo that performs in a variety of venues in the Washington DC region. You can check out their website at thebraededchord.com Friday night's session will run from 7:00-9:30pm and will cover the place of music and singing in worship. Saturday will be a workshop for musicians and singers (and we invite all choir members to join us) that will cover performance and practice techniques and the integration of new music into the worship setting. On Sunday morning Braeded Chord will perform some of their music and lead participants in a repertoire from Saturday's workshop. I will be giving a homily on 1 Peter 2:1-10 “Keeping our Eyes on Jesus-The Perfecter of the Faith.” Worship Chairman Jim Bridger will be sharing a detailed invitation to all participants in next week's Caller.
-James Brassard
Friday, April 22
7 pm Jr High Youth”Compassion”
7 pm Celebration of Singing workshop
On Friday, April 22, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm and on Saturday, the 23rd, starting at 10 am, CCPC will host two consultants who have been enlisted to help us set a direction for our music program during the early service. As you already know, the Worship Council in conjunction with Jon and James have been trying a variety of musical combinations at the early service in order to attempt to make that service more "congregational friendly" and to give it a less formal atmosphere than that at the 11 am service. Some of what we attempted this past fall and winter worked well while other attempts were less successful. We have tried to be responsive to your comments and suggestions and our hope is that the consultants will point us in a musical direction that will meet our goals for the early service.
The Friday evening session is designed to set out a philosophy and direction for CCPC based on our available talent, goals and desires. The Worship Council is very excited and optimistic about this program but we are convinced that its success hinges on your participation, so please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important planning session.
The Saturday gathering is more of a "jam session" for those of you who have some musical talent. It will be devoted to the planning and rehearsal of a music program that will be a part of both worship services on Sunday, the 24th.
So, if you are interested in CCPC's music program but your participation is limited to being a congregational singer, like me, then please attend the Friday evening session, but if your talents lead you toward a more participatory role, then please plan to attend both the Friday and Saturday meetings. Our goal is to increase the congregational participation in the music of CCPC, so don't think that you are not good enough - everyone so inclined to sing or play an instrument will be welcomed. The future of our music program depends on all of us so please come and help set a direction that will glorify God and enhance our worship experience.
See you there!
Jim Bridger
Saturday, April 23
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!! Bring all your chain saws, hedge clippers, and tree trimmers and come to CCPC on Saturday, April 23rd at 9 am for a work day. You will be fed a free lunch (I know, there's no such thing) and then you can go home for the rest of the afternoon!
9 am Building and Grounds workday
10 am Celebration of Singing workshop
Sunday, April 24
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services
"The Celebration of Singing Weekend."
Sermon: "Worship - who is the Audience?" based on 1 Peter 2:2-10.
9:45 a.m. Adult Classes
Adult Forum: Gina Kobe - "Living with Teenagers:" will not meet today. It will resume May 1.
Adult Forum: A study of Jim Wallis' book - "God's Politics - Why the Right gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It." - coordinated by Paper Tigers
As a part of this class, a special forum will be held. We are pleased to have Rabbi Steve Weisman of Temple Solel in Bowie and Khalil Shaheed of the Islamic Society of Prince George's County speaking this Sunday, April 24. They will discuss their traditions' approach to alleviating poverty, addressing the relationship of personal responsibility and the role of government.
New Members' Seminar April 17, 24, and May 1
9:45 a.m. Children's Music
10-10:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service
"The Celebration of Singing Weekend."
Sermon: "Worship - who is the Audience?" based on 1 Peter 2:2-10.
12:15 pm Youth Council
12:30 pm Confirmation Class
5:30 p.m. Work Camp Meeting *
6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth
6:30 to 7:30pm Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting
* Work Camp Update: You can still help send 26 youth and 10 adults to work camp in West Virginia this summer to help Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity build homes for families in need. The Mission Council has generously offered to fund $1000 of the remaining $2000 needed to get our work crew to camp, June 12-18th. Session has authorized a special offering to be collected to raise the last $1000 needed to cover the food, lodging, program and transportation costs. If you would like to help, please place your donation in the offering plate marked "Work Camp." On behalf of the Youth Council and the entire Work Camp crew, many thanks for your generous support!
Sheree Ruhl
"The Celebration of Singing Weekend."
Monday, April 25
6 pm Red Hats in Dodds Hall
Tuesday, April 26
9 am Health and Healing
6:30 pm Chesapeake Chorale
7 pm Yoga
Wednesday, April 27
8 am Paper Tigers- a new book, "The Heart of Christianity," by Marcus Borg.
4 pm Sr. High Bible Study
7:15 pm Cornerstone Choir
8:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, April 28
7 pm Clinquant
Friday, April 29
7 pm Jr. High Youth
Saturday, April 30
8 am Racetrack Rd Cleanup – meet at Hilltop McDonald's
(Kraft wedding and reception)
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