Weekly Events
March 2006
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We're doing it again.....FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY!! FPU is a 13-week life changing program on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. Wondering where your next paycheck is going? Don't understand stocks, bonds, mutual funds or how to invest for retirement or college funding? Do you feel like your money has control over you?? If so, come to an orientation on either 1/8/06 at 9:45am between services, or 1/15/06 at 1:00pm. Classes will actually start on Sunday, January 29th and run from 1:00pm-3:00pm. For additional information call Michelle Simpson at 301-809-1121.
What is FPU?
FPU is the most important step to changing your financial future. It is your Total Money Makeover Program. It takes the head knowledge from the books and the radio show and turns it into real action.
FPU is a 13-week, life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and experience a total money makeover.
Who is FPU for?
It's for EVERYONE from the financially secure to the financially distressed. Over 180,000 families and individuals have attended FPU at their workplace, church, military base, or community group.
On average these families have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during this 91-day program!
Wednesday, March 1
Ash Wednesday
7:15 am Lectionary Reading
8 am Paper Tigers
10 am Covenant Circle at Frances Rocha's
6:30 pm Worship Team practice
7 pm New Hope Circle at Dee's
7:15 pm Cornerstone Choir practice
8:30 pm Chancel Choir practice
Daily worship in the Sanctuary. From the beginning of the Christian era, scripture has been proclaimed in church buildings, often several times each and every day of the year. Again this year at 7:15 a.m. each morning during Lent (which excludes Sundays) the morning selections from the Daily Common Lectionary will be read in our sanctuary. After the readings, the daily prayer from the Presbyterian Book of Common Worship will be read. The entire proceedings are expected to last no longer than 15 minutes, and all are welcome. The north door of the sanctuary (the one facing the Bowie Library) will be open, giving direct access to the sanctuary. The time was changed this year to better accommodate students at Bowie High School, where classes start at 7:45.
Thursday, March 2
7:15 am Lectionary Reading
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Clinquant practice
Friday, March 3
7:15 am Lectionary Reading
6;30 pm Lenten Dinner #1 - March 3 - Paper Tigers' Chicken BBQ
Saturday, March 4
7:15 am Lectionary Reading
8:30 am Racetrack Road Clean-up - Meet at Hilltop McDonalds
The Senior High group is in charge of the Race Track Road clean-up project for March 4 at 8:30 am. The more youth we have attend, the faster it will go. Meet at the Hilltop McDonalds by 8:30 am. After the clean-up, the Youth Program will pay for your breakfast at McDonald's.
8 pm Chesapeake Chorale at St. Matthew's
Chesapeake Chorale - 25 years!
Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Chesapeake Chorale! On Saturday, March 4th, the Chesapeake Chorale will present "An Evening of Encores!" - a selection of favorites covering all 25 years of the Chorale. There is truly something for everyone in the program! Contact Marty Sippel or Kathy Sprouse for ticket information.
Saturday, 4 March 2006, 8PM
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
14900 Annapolis Road (Rt. 450)
Bowie MD 20715
Sunday, March 5 - Communion
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
8:30 am Worship Service - Worship Team & Cornerstone Choir
A sermon series on the Apostle's Creed: "he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship
9:45 - 10:45 am Christian Education Hour
Adult Forum – The Stephen Ministry (see below)
Children's Music & Sunday School - Christian Education Building
11 am Worship Service - Chancel Choir
A sermon series on the Apostle's Creed: "he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
12:15 pm: Newcomer's Lunch
12:15 pm Confirmation Class
Montreat parents and youth meeting on Sunday, March 5th after the second service - say, 12:15 pm. We will be discussing the timing of the remaining fundraisers, the transportation plans, and discussing other matters relating to Montreat. Pizza provided.
1 pm Financial Peace University (See top of page) - Adult Ed Room.
6:30 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth
7:30 pm Prayer/Study - Parlor
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Who Benefits from Stephen Ministry?
We have many needs for care in our congregation and community: people experiencing divorce, grief, a terminal illness, relocation, loss of a job, empty nest, retirement, loneliness, and many other challenges. Often people with needs suffer silently or do not request the level of care they really need. With only one pastor for a congregation of nearly 400 people, you can see why it is impossible to meet every need of every person. With Stephen Ministry in place at CCPC, caring ministry will be expanded and care receivers will receive prayer and support throughout the crisis they face.
Stephen Ministry expands the care CCPC can offer by equipping and organizing members to provide Christian care. This gives us a larger pool of people with the gifts, skills, and calling to bring Christ's love and care to those who most need it. These Stephen Ministers will benefit through the spiritual growth they experience from being involved in meaningful ministry.
Most of all, you benefit from the knowledge that special care is available should you ever need it. In addition, you will have a place where you can refer a friend, neighbor, co-worker, relative, or anyone else you know who is going through a difficult time so they can receive special care when they need it most. Stephen Ministry will make CCPC a much more caring place!
Please plan to attend the adult education forum on March 5, which will focus on the Biblical basis for Stephen Ministry. Those who attend can find out more information about how the ministry will work at CCPC, and Stephen Minister application forms will be available. Please consider your gifts and think about whether you are called to join the first Stephen Ministry class that will begin after Easter.
From Anita Pesses
Monday, March 6
7:15 am Lectionary readings
7:30 pm Tiger Lilies – Chapters 10 & 11 of
The Heart of Christianity
7:30 pm Session
Tuesday, March 7
7:15 am Lectionary readings
9 am Health and Healing
6:30 pm Chesapeake Chorale
7 pm Yoga7 pm Outreach Committee
7:30 pm Deacons
Wednesday, March 8
7:15 am Lectionary readings
8 am Paper Tigers
6:30 pm Worship Team
7:15 pm Cornerstone Choir
7:30 pm Building and Grounds mtg
8:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 9
7:15 am Lectionary readings
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Clinquant
Friday, March 10
7:15 am Lectionary readings
11:15 am go to Community Cafe
6:30 pm Lenten Dinner #2 –
Youth Fundraiser/Chicken Pot Pies
Saturday, March 11
7:15 am Lectionary readings
Sunday, March 12
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care8:30 am Worship Service - Worship Team & Cornerstone Choir
A sermon series on the Apostle's Creed: What does it mean today to say “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church?”
Sunday's Sermon is titled, “The Dream Church?” The text is John 17:20-26.
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship
9:45 - 10:45 am Christian Education Hour
New Members Class
Adult Forum – Gary Cox Forum – Wisdom Literature of the Bible
Children's Music & Sunday School - Christian Education Building
11 am Worship Service - Chancel Choir
A sermon series on the Apostle's Creed: What does it mean today to say “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church?”
Sunday's Sermon is titled, “The Dream Church?” The text is John 17:20-26.
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
12:15 pm important Congregational
Meeting in the Sanctuary to discuss the sale
of the property at 3112 Belair Drive1 pm Financial Peace University (See top of page) - Adult Ed Room.
6:30 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Groups
6:30 pm Discovery Circle
There will be a Congregational Meeting on March 12, 2006. The topic of discussion will be the sale of the rancher at 3112 Belair Drive. The meeting will take place in the Sanctuary at 12:15 pm. Final approval of the sale is incumbent upon action by the membership of CCPC at this Congregational Meeting.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Monday, March 13
7:15 am Lectionary readings
11:30 am Munchin' Luncheon
Tuesday, March 14
7:15 am Lectionary readings
9 am Health and Healing
6:30 pm Chesapeake Chorale
7 pm Yoga
Wednesday, March 15
7:15 am Lectionary readings
8 am Paper TigersBTNC Family Dinner - Dodd's Hall
6:30 pm Worship Team
7:15 pm Cornerstone Choir
8:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 16
7:15 am Lectionary readings10 am Lady Tigers
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Clinquant
Friday, March 17
7:15 am Lectionary readings
6:30 pm Lenten Dinner #3– Deacons' Baked Potato Bash
What is a Lenten Dinner? For many years (perhaps as many as 25) CCPC has been keeping a tradition of having Lenten Dinners on the Fridays during the Lenten season. Delicious meals are prepared by the various groups in the church. Children are welcome, and special foods and activities are organized for them as well. The first Lenten dinner will take place on March 3 at 6:30 pm in Dodd's Hall. Plan to attend and become a part of the fellowship enjoyed by all. Cost is $2.50 - children under three are free.
Lenten Dinner #1 - March 3 - Paper Tigers' Chicken BBQ
Lenten Dinner #2 - March 10 - Youth fundraiser - Chicken Pot Pies
Lenten Dinner #3 - March 17 - Deacons' Baked Potato Bash
Lenten Dinner #4 - March 24 - Chili made by the Choirs
Lenten Dinner #5 - March 31 - Session (led by Jo Bolig) - Beef Stew
Lenten Dinner #6 - April 7 - PWOC will make Lasagne (meat and vegetable)
Saturday, March 18
7:15 am Lectionary readings1 pm Happy Birthday Party for Doris Kobe
Sunday, March 19
The Third Sunday of Lent
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
8:30 am Worship Service - Worship Team & Cornerstone Choir
Sermon: “The Time to Serve.” - Reverend Gary Cox
Scripture readings: John 13: 1-17 & Philippians 2: 5-11
Drama (Skermon)
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship
9:45 - 10:45 am Christian Education Hour
New Members Class
Adult Forum – Gary Cox – Wisdom Literature of the Bible
Children's Music & Sunday School - Christian Education Building
11 am Worship Service - Chancel Choir
Sermon: “The Time to Serve.” - Reverend Gary Cox
Scripture readings: John 13: 1-17 & Philippians 2: 5-11
Drama (Skermon)
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
12:15 pm Confirmation class
12:15 pm Youth Council
1 pm Financial Peace University (See top of page) - Adult Ed Room.
6:30 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Groups
7:30 pm Pray/Study
Work Camp Update:
It’s time to start planning for the All-Church Habitat for Humanity Work Camp scheduled for June 25- July 1. Sign up sheets will be available in the atrium starting March 19th.
BOOKS FOR D’IBERVILLE
CCPC’s Katrina Project is off to a great start. We have reports of church members telling others about it, and receiving spontaneous donations from them! To remind you, D’Iberville High School Library is in need of many books to replace those which were damaged or lost, and has provided a list of 90+ books ranging in price from $7.99 to $75. The Mission Committee decided that this was a need that CCPC could fill. We are asking members of CCPC who would like to purchase books to make a donation to CCPC marked “DHS Books”. You can put your contribution in the offering plate, or leave it in the church office. We will receive donations through the end of March and purchase as many books as we can. If we should receive more funds than are needed for books, we will use the additional money for requested school supplies.
If you have been thinking about helping with this project, now is the time to do so. Don’t wait until the last minute—contribute soon! Thanks.
Marjorie Tanner, Mission Chairman
Monday, March 20
7:15 am Lectionary readings
7:30 pm Tiger Lilies
Tuesday, March 21
7:15 am Lectionary readings
9 am Health and Healing
6:30 pm Chesapeake Chorale
7 pm Yoga
7 pm Young Adults
Wednesday, March 22
7:15 am Lectionary readings
8 am Paper Tigers
6:30 pm Worship Team
7:15 pm Cornerstone Choir
8:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 23
7:15 am Lectionary readings
6 pm BHS Swim Team
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Clinquant
Friday, March 24
CCPC Women's Retreat-New Windsor Conference Center
7:15 am Lectionary readings
6:30 pm Lenten Dinner #4 – Choirs / Dave Honeyford's fab chili
CCPC Women's Retreat: Friday, March 24th - Sunday, March 26th, 2006 at New Windsor Conference Center, New Windsor, MD. Two nights stay with 4 meals - $140.00 or "Early Bird Special" $130.00 if paid before 1/8/06. Deposits of $70 are due January 29th. Sixty people have already signed up for this wonderful opportunity for spiritual refreshment. For more info pick up a form in the church office or call Peggy Oates.
Directions to New Windsor Conference Center (.doc) (.pdf)
Saturday, March 25
CCPC Women's Retreat-New Windsor Conference Center7:15 am Lectionary readings
Sunday, March 26
The Fourth Sunday of Lent
CCPC Women's Retreat-New Windsor Conference Center
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
8:30 am Worship Service - Worship Team & Cornerstone Choir
Sermon: The Apostles' Creed - "I believe in the forgiveness of sins ..."
Scripture readings: Matthew 18:21-35
9:30 am Coffee Fellowship
9:45 - 10:45 am Christian Education Hour
New Members Class
Adult Forum – Gary Cox – Wisdom Literature of the Bible
Children's Music & Sunday School - Christian Education Building
11 am Worship Service - Chancel Choir
Sermon: The Apostles' Creed - "I believe in the forgiveness of sins ..."
Scripture readings: Matthew 18:21-35
8:30 am - 12:00 noon Nursery Care
1 pm Financial Peace University (See top of page) - Adult Ed Room.
6:30 pm Jr./Sr. High Youth Groups (St. Matthew's)
Wisdom literature is a genre of literature common in the Ancient Near East. Wisdom is really an approach to life, a way of looking at the world and,for Israelites, a way of living out in very deliberate, rational ways their commitment to God. The wisdom perspectives did not replace the other two major strands of thought in Ancient Israel, that of prophets and priests. It was simply a different focus that was complementary with the other perspectives.
Our discussion will focus on the nature and use of biblical wisdom literature, as well as introductions to the following Biblical books which are classified as wisdom literature: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (also known as Song of Solomon), Wisdom (Apocryphal book, also known as Wisdom of Solomon), Sirach (Apocryphal book, also known as Ben Sira or Ecclesiasticus), James (New Testament book).Join us in Dodd's Hall on Sunday at 9:45 am
Monday, March 27
7:15 am Lectionary readings
7 pm Grace and Glory @ Cyd Radden-Lesage's house
7 pm Mission Committee7 pm Nominating Committee
Tuesday, March 28
7:15 am Lectionary readings
9 am Health and Healing
6 pm National Capital Presbytery
6:30 pm Chesapeake Chorale
7 pm Yoga
Wednesday, March 29
7:15 am Lectionary readings
8 am Paper Tigers
6:30 pm Worship Team
7:15 pm Cornerstone
8:30 pm Chancel Choir
Thursday, March 30
7:15 am Lectionary readings
6:30 pm Yoga
7 pm Clinquant
Friday, March 31
7:15 am Lectionary readings
Confirmation Retreat – leave at 5:30 pm
6:30 pm Lenten dinner #5 - Beef Stew/Session
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