Join us for Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Chapel – 7pm
A simple hour of worship which re-enacts the holy evening in the life of the Savior – gathering together, hearing the word, singing hymns of faith, washing the disciples feet, sharing the Lord’s supper.
Good Friday
Chapel 12pm-3pm
A meditative space for prayer and contemplation, with a continually streaming projection of art and music that focuses on the crucifixion of the Savior. View this video for a preview.
Good Friday
Sanctuary 7pm
A Tenebrae Service – a time of increased darkness – led by the choir and readers using sacred music, Scripture readings, and personal reflections to help us follow the Savior from the Garden of Gethsemane to the tomb.
Holy Saturday
Chapel 5pm
A jazz vespers with jazz, blues, & gospel, preaching and communion to prepare us for the resurrection of the Savior.
Easter Sunday
Sanctuary 8:30am & 11:00am
A celebration of the resurrection of the Savior with song, word, and joy; a potluck fellowship for adults, shared by all between services.
This Week:
April 5-8 – Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday – 7pm in the Chapel
Good Friday Meditation -12-3pm in the Chapel
Good Friday Tenebrae – 7pm in the Sanctuary
Holy Saturday Jazz Vespers – 5:00pm in the Chapel
Easter Sunday -Contemporary worship, 8:30am in the Sanctuary
Traditional worship, 11am in the Sanctuary
Please visit our Easter page for more info!
March 31 – Miho Gastrotruck is back!
Please come support City Tree’s Scholarship Fund by attending our fundraiser with Miho Gastrotruck. Miho will be selling food on March 31st at 6pm following the Saturday Night Jazz Service. Their food is amazing and a portion of the proceeds will go towards City Tree’s Scholarship Fund. Join us for worship and fellowship. To see a sample of the Miho menu go to mihogastrotruck.com. Hope to see you there!
March 31st thru April 3rd–AMOR MEXICO YOUTH TRIP
Please be in prayer for safety, and for God’s work to be done as we leave for Mexico to help build homes with Amor Ministries. FPC Student Ministries is taking 18 youth and 8 adults.
April 1 -Easter Egg Hunt & Family Games
Join us April 1st for an Easter egg hunt and family games at Balboa Park on 6th and Juniper! Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy family games, and the egg hunt! We need helpers to hide the eggs, if you are interested in volunteering please contact peggy.gross@fpcsd.org.
April 4 – No Wednesday Night Study This Week!
We will not be meeting for Wednesday night study this week, please join us for our Holy week services.
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
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News and Upcoming Events:
April 6 – Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Friday, April 6, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary. Come meditate with us on this holy day. The Westminster Choir, under the direction of Dr. Keith Whitlock presents music to direct our meditation. During the service candles will be extinguished, representing the death of Christ. The service will end in near darkness, as we contemplate the Lord’s sacrifice for us. (Gladly we know, that in the midst of our sorrow – Sunday is coming!!)
April 8 – Potluck Fellowship
Easter Sunday Potluck Fellowship on April 8th between services.Come join us for a time of great food and fellowship in the West Room after the 8:30 service. You may drop off your basket, bowl, plate, or crockpot of goodies before the service, if you like.
April 13 – Women’s Patriarchs Bible Study by Beth Moore
The Friday morning women’s Bible study will begin a new study on the Patriarchs on April 13 at 7:45am in the Goodwin Annex. The Patriarchs is an in-depth Bible study of Genesis 12-50. Discover God’s pursuit of a relationship with man, and marvel as His plan to bless all people unfolds. Full of twists and turns, ruin and redemption, revelation and mystery this Bible study keeps participants captivated by the God who stars in it! Explore concepts such as blessing, covenant, and promise, and the bearing each has on a New Testament believer’s life today. Group members will also study the Hebrew names of God introduced on the early pages of Scripture. Childcare is provided, for more information contact grisyjulio@msn.com.
April 27th thru 28th—30 Hour Famine sponsored by FPC Student Ministries
Our senior high and middle school youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine where our youth will be raising funds for our Compassion Child in Ghana and for Ladle Fellowship. The famine begins at 12 noon and ends at 6 pm the next day for our youth. We ask youth to come at 8 pm on Friday and end with youth being picked up at FPC at 3:30 pm the next day. We will be helping out with Operation Blessing, as well as having a fun excursion at San Diego Ice Center doing broomball. We will be raising the awareness of hunger in the world through this project. We will have a Q&A with all parents and youth on April 22nd at 10:45 am in the Youth Lounge. Please talk to Peter Joseph for more info at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
Swinging for Liberia, a benefit for St. Paul’s School in Liberia, West Africa, the Sister School of our own City Tree School and a school that FPC members helped rebuild after Liberia’s Civil War. Funds raised will help to help run the school and to build a cafeteria/library addition which will provide space for Sunday and ongoing worship. The Gala will be held Friday, May 4, 2012, 6 PM at “The Abbey” 2825 Fifth Ave. San Diego 92101. Dinner, Dancing and a Silent Auction; on site child care (ages 4 to 6th Grade.) Tickets, $30 in advance and $40 at the door, can be purchased by calling (858) 539-0954 X101 or on line at: http://www.growingliberiaschildren.org. Can’t come? Donations are very helpful!
City Tree Summer Camps
City Tree Christian School is currently taking registration for week-long summer day camps running from June 25-Aug. 24. These Christ centered camps have different themes each week. 3 different camps focus on specific age groups and are for children entering kindergarten though eighth grade. Information can be found at www.citytree.org, at the Welcome Center or in front of the school office. Call the school office for additional information 619-232-3794. Discounts available if you register by April 30.
City Tree Fall Registration is Open!
City Tree Christian School is currently registering new students for fall 2012: Part-time and full-time preschool programs for ages 2-5 and Kindergarten to 8th grade. We are committed to providing an outstanding Christian education with small class sizes. We emphasize a strong academic program that is enriched with the arts. Members of First Presbyterian Church receive a 10% discount. Call soon (619-232-3794) to tour the school as space is limited. Information can also be found at www.citytree.org.
Presbytery Job Opening
Director of Finance and Administrative Services for the Presbytery of San Diego. This is a part-time 20-hour a week exempt-salaried position. The successful applicant will have professional experience in finance and/or accounting. Additional experience in business management is a plus. CPA certification is desirable but not required. This position is responsible for financial planning and control for the Presbytery and reporting of financial results. It reports to the Executive Presbyter and also is responsive to the needs of the Presbytery’s Budget, Property and Finance Committee. The Presbytery’s bookkeeper reports to this position. In addition to finance, this person acts as the business manager for the Presbytery, including such functions as property management, insurance and internal control. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to Heather Paton in the Presbytery office at officemgr@presbyterysd.org or call 619-224-2490 for questions.
This Week:
March 24 – Operation Blessing
The next “OPERATION”Blessing” is just around the corner; March 24. How can you help? I’m glad you asked; by placing any non-perishable food items, such as canned meat products, peanut butter, jelly, cereal boxes, breakfast bars, etc in the West room bin marked OPERATION “Blessing”. Please come by and support the Ladle Coffee Cart each Sunday between Services. Your donations are greatly appreciated and needed. For more information or to volunteer contact Will at will.braswell@fpcsd.org.
March 25 – Congregational Meeting
There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday March 25 immediately following the 8:30 service of worship in the sanctuary for the sole purpose of hearing a report of the Nominating Ministry team to fill one unexpired term on the Session, and to proceed to election.
March 28 – PGF Missional Lunch at FPC
Reaching Downtown for Christ, San Diego Presbytery and Presbyterian Global Fellowship are partnering together for a ”missional lunch” this Wednesday from 12:00pm to 1:30pm in the West Room. We will eat lunch together (a $10 donation is requested) and then walk the neighborhood, prayerfully looking for signs of what God is up to in our community. We will then reconvene in the West Room for a debrief of our experience. Please RSVP with Jason Evans at outreach@fpcsd.org or Markus Watson at mwatson@NorthminsterSanDiego.com.
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
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News and Upcoming Events:
March 31 – Miho Gastrotruck is back!
Please come support City Tree’s Scholarship Fund by attending our fundraiser with Miho Gastrotruck. Miho will be selling food on March 31st at 6pm following the Saturday Night Jazz Service. Their food is amazing and a portion of the proceeds will go towards City Tree’s Scholarship Fund. Join us for worship and fellowship. To see a sample of the Miho menu go to mihogastrotruck.com. Hope to see you there!
March 31st thru April 3rd—AMOR YOUTH Mexico Needs
We are in need of 1 more female adult leader to go with us on our trip. If you are interested, please contact Peter Joseph ASAP at either 619-301-8339 (Cell), or email him at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org. Come join 17 youth and 8 adults for a great endeavor of building homes in Mexico.
April 1 -Easter Egg Hunt & Family Games
Join us April 1st for an Easter egg hunt and family games at Balboa Park on 6th and Juniper! Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy family games, and the egg hunt! We need helpers to hide the eggs, if you are interested in volunteeringplease contact peggy.gross@fpcsd.org.
April 8 – Potluck Fellowship
Join us for a Potluck Fellowship on April 8th at 9:30am in the West Room. Bring a dish to share and celebrate Easter with your church family!
April 27th thru 28th—30 Hour Famine sponsored by FPC Student Ministries
Our senior high and middle school youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine where our youth will be raising funds for our Compassion Child in Ghana and for Ladle Fellowship. The famine begins at 12 noon and ends at 6 pm the next day for our youth. We ask youth to come at 8 pm on Friday and end with youth being picked up at FPC at 3:30 pm the next day. We will be helping out with Operation Blessing, as well as having a fun excursion at San Diego Ice Center doing broomball. We will be raising the awareness of hunger in the world through this project. We will have a Q&A with all parents and youth on April 22nd at 10:45 am in the Youth Lounge. Please talk to Peter Joseph for more info at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
Next Step Shelter Team Thanks You!
This winter, we hosted approximately a dozen men and women in transition off the streets. Last Saturday, our shelter closed this season. The leadership would like to thank our pastors, the session and all of the people from this church and others who made the shelter happen this year. The majority of our guests transitioned into a short or long term living situation this year. All have ongoing relationships with our household of faith. God is good!
City Tree Summer Camps
City Tree Christian School is currently taking registration for week-long summer day camps running from June 25-Aug. 24. These Christ centered camps have different themes each week. 3 different camps focus on specific age groups and are for children entering kindergarten though eighth grade. Information can be found at www.citytree.org, at the Welcome Center or in front of the school office. Call the school office for additional information 619-232-3794. Discounts available if you register by April 30.
City Tree Fall Registration is Open!
City Tree Christian School is currently registering new students for fall 2012: Part-time and full-time preschool programs for ages 2-5 and Kindergarten to 8th grade. We are committed to providing an outstanding Christian education with small class sizes. We emphasize a strong academic program that is enriched with the arts. Members of First Presbyterian Church receive a 10% discount. Call soon (619-232-3794) to tour the school as space is limited. Information can also be found at www.citytree.org.
This Week:
March 15th—FPC Student Ministries & Sierra Service Project
The 1st deposit of $75 is due today! Payable to FPC to hold your spot. The total cost of the summer is $300 plus spending money, and money for 3 meals. Each summer the youth, both middle and high school, will have the opportunity to serve with the Sierra Service Project (www.sierraserviceproject.org). This organization provides practical building assistance in Native American communities, with the hope of building more than just homes, but building relationships between people and cultures, and ultimately building a closer relationship with God. We will be sending 2 teams this summer: July 7th thru 15th: Fort Hall, Idaho SHACK Senior High and August 4th thru 11th: McDermitt, Nevada WIRED Middle School
March 18 – Congregational Meeting
There will be a meeting of the congregation on Sunday March 25 immediately following the 8:30 service of worship in the sanctuary for the sole purpose of hearing a report of the Nominating Ministry team to fill one unexpired term on the Session, and to proceed to election.
First Pres Online
Need to let the church know you’ve moved? Need to look up a phone number for a new friend from Sunday morning or a Wednesday night study? FPC has added the ability to let you do that online through our website at http://www.fpcsd.org/my-fpc and clicking on the “FPC Online Directory” link. When you first go to the site, simply click the ‘Forgot your password?’ link and your initial password will be emailed to the address we have for you. Once there you can update the password and as well as explore all the new features of the online directory. You can even make contributions online. No more remembering your envelope on Sunday morning. If you have any questions or need some help, call or email Pastor Margaret (margaret.walls@fpcsd.org).
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
March 24 – Icthus Banquet
Our own Icthus (Fish) International Ministry for Latin American Youth is celebrating its 47th year with a Banquet March 24, 6:00 PM in Mission Valley’s Double Tree Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle South. Founded by our Don Weisbrod in 1961 – sent on a Missionary Deputation to Guatemala. The Program features Rev. Wilmer Ramirez, Pastor and Professor of Denver Theological Seminary – Professor Ramirez grew up in Icthus in Honduras, becoming a guide. You will see a dynamic film produced by Don of his trip in October to Columbia. (Donors have prepaid for all Guests.) Rev. Paul Pulliam will M.C. for the evening. RSVP: Pat Rickon – 619-238-0088 or Patricia Doughty – 858-454-0993
March 24th—WIRED Bowl-o-Rama
All Middle School youth will be bowling at Mira Mesa Bowl from 8 pm to 10:30 pm. Costs are $8 per person, and bring a friend. Please let Peter Joseph know if you need a ride from the church, or if you can meet us there. You can email him at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
March 24 – Operation Blessing
The next “OPERATION”Blessing” is just around the corner; March 24. How can you help? I’m glad you asked; by placing any non-perishable food items, such as canned meat products, peanut butter, jelly, cereal boxes, breakfast bars, etc in the West room bin marked OPERATION “Blessing”. Please come by and support the Ladle Coffee Cart each Sunday between Services. Your donations are greatly appreciated and needed. For more information or to volunteer contact Will at will.braswell@fpcsd.org
March 31st thru April 3rd—AMOR YOUTH Mexico Needs
We are in need of 1 more female adult leader to go with us on our trip. If you are interested, please contact Peter Joseph ASAP at either 619-301-8339 (Cell), or email him at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org. Come join 17 youth and 8 adults for a great endeavor of building homes in Mexico.
Ladle Needs
Ladle Fellowship is in need of Men’s Shoes, Razors, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Men’s Underwear and Feminine Hygiene Products.
Sunday Evening Worship & Witness Gathering
A small, casual worship gathering has now started in the 4th Ave. chapel on Sunday evenings at 5:00pm. All are welcome to join this group of young adults, homeless persons and others learning what it means to follow Jesus, serve others and grow in community. See Director of Outreach, Jason Evans, for further details and questions at jason.evans@fpcsd.org.
2011 Annual Report
Would you like to know all that FPC did in 2011? Read our 2011 annual report here: FPC-2011 Annual Report for updates on ministries, missions, and finances and hear about how we have used our resources this year!
City Tree Fall Registration is Open!
City Tree Christian School is currently registering new students for fall 2012: Part-time and full-time preschool programs for ages 2-5 and Kindergarten to 8th grade. We are committed to providing an outstanding Christian education with small class sizes. We emphasize a strong academic program that is enriched with the arts. Members of First Presbyterian Church receive a 10% discount. Call soon (619-232-3794) to tour the school as space is limited. Information can also be found at www.citytree.org.
Here’s a glimpse…
This Week:
March 10 -City Tree Christian School’s Annual Gala Dinner and Auction
Join us on Saturday, March 10, from 5:30-10:30pm at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel, in Mission Valley. Please come! This year’s proceeds will be used towards funding enrichment programs at the school: technology, art, music, etc. We need your help to make this year’s event a success. Contact Suzy Walls at walls.suzy@gmail.com for more information.
March 11- Daylight Savings
Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour this Saturday night for daylight savings!
March 13 – Clipper Club
Clippers will meet Tuesday March 13 at 6:00 PM in the West room for a potluck dinner and program. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service. Visitors are always welcome.
March 15th—FPC Student Ministries & Sierra Service Project
The 1st deposit of $75 is due by March 15th payable to FPC to hold your spot. The total cost of the summer is $300 plus spending money, and money for 3 meals. Each summer the youth, both middle and high school, will have the opportunity to serve with the Sierra Service Project (www.sierraserviceproject.org). This organization provides practical building assistance in Native American communities, with the hope of building more than just homes, but building relationships between people and cultures, and ultimately building a closer relationship with God. We will be sending 2 teams this summer: July 7th thru 15th: Fort Hall, Idaho SHACK Senior High and August 4th thru 11th: McDermitt, Nevada WIRED Middle School
First Pres Online
Need to let the church know you’ve moved? Need to look up a phone number for a new friend from Sunday morning or a Wednesday night study? FPC has added the ability to let you do that online through our website at http://www.fpcsd.org/my-fpc/ and clicking on the “FPC Online Directory” link. When you first go to the site, simply click the ‘Forgot your password?’ link and your initial password will be emailed to the address we have for you. Once there you can update the password and as well as explore all the new features of the online directory. You can even make contributions online. No more remembering your envelope on Sunday morning. If you have any questions or need some help, call or email Pastor Margaret (margaret.walls@fpcsd.org).
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
Sunday Evening Worship & Witness Gathering
A small, casual worship gathering has now started in the 4th Ave. chapel on Sunday evenings at 5:00pm. All are welcome to join this group of young adults, homeless persons and others learning what it means to follow Jesus, serve others and grow in community. See Director of Outreach, Jason Evans, for further details and questions at jason.evans@fpcsd.org.
2011 Annual Report
Would you like to know all that FPC did in 2011? Read our 2011 annual report here: FPC-2011 Annual Report for updates on ministries, missions, and finances and hear about how we have used our resources this year!
Summer 2012—Student Ministries partners with Sierra Service Project
Each summer the youth, both middle and high school, will have the opportunity to serve with the Sierra Service Project (www.sierraserviceproject.org). This organization provides practical building assistance in Native American communities, with the hope of building more than just homes, but building relationships between people and cultures, and ultimately building a closer relationship with God. We will be sending 2 teams this summer: July 7th thru 15th: Fort Hall, Idaho SHACK Senior High and August 4th thru 11th: McDermitt, Nevada WIRED Middle School Cost: $300 plus money for food. The 1st Deposit of $75 due by March 15th. The 2nd Deposit of $100 due by April 30th. The Final Deposit of $125 due by May 31st. Spots are limited so sign up now to hold your spot!!
May 18-20 – Women’s Retreat
Registration is now open for the Women’s Retreat May 18th-20th at Oakbridge Conference Center in Ramona. This year’s theme is Women God Shaped by Crisis: for such a time as this; our speakers are Becky Keeling, Sandy Sanford and Peggy Baker. Please join us for a wonderful weekend guaranteed to be a time of enrichment, fun and community. Retreat Flyers are available in the Welcome Center or here. For more information please contact Peggy Baker at pegbaker@pacbell.net or 858-486-5130.
City Tree Fall Registration is Open!
City Tree Christian School is currently registering new students for fall 2012: Part-time and full-time preschool programs for ages 2-5 and Kindergarten to 8th grade. We are committed to providing an outstanding Christian education with small class sizes. We emphasize a strong academic program that is enriched with the arts. Members of First Presbyterian Church receive a 10% discount. Call soon (619-232-3794) to tour the school as space is limited. Information can also be found at www.citytree.org.
Would you like to know all that FPC did in 2011? Read our 2011 annual report here: FPC-2011 Annual Report for updates on ministries, missions, and finances and hear about how we have used our resources this year!
This Week:
March 1st—Student Ministries Update
Last call for deposits for AMOR MEXICO YOUTH TRIP 2012. Please talk to Peter at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org as soon as possible. Make checks payable to First Presbyterian Church of San Diego for $100.
Saturday March 3 – 5:00pm - Mark Fisher Joins FPC Jazz this Weekend
This week at First’s Jazz Vespers service, guest guitarist Mark Fisher will be joining us. First’s Jazz Vespers service is held every Saturday at 5pm in the 4th Ave. Chapel. Weekly, Archie Thompson leads music shaped by the Gospel, centered on the Word, and fully in the genre of jazz, blues and historic gospel music. Come and join us. You can also listen to First’s Jazz Vespers service on KPRZ at 11am on Sunday mornings, or stream anytime from our website.
Saturday March 3 – 7:00 PM – Yale Glee Club
FPC has been chosen as the San Diego venue on the Yale Glee Club 2012 tour. This outstanding ensemble of 70 young singers – men & women – have received rave reviews in the national press, from The New York Times (“one of the best collegiate singing ensembles”) to The Washington Post. They were recently featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition.. We will also need your help in providing homestays for one night for the choir. Please contact Keith Whitlock for more information (keith.whitlock@fpcsd.org).
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
City Tree Christian School’s Annual Gala Dinner and Auction
Join us on Saturday, March 10, from 5:30-10:30pm at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel, in Mission Valley. Please come! Donations of gift certificates, services, vacation weekends, special outings, event tickets, gift baskets, and other individual items are needed. This year’s proceeds will be used towards funding enrichment programs at the school: technology, art, music, etc. We need your help to make this year’s event a success. Ticket order forms and donation information is available in the Assembly Room and Welcome Center or contact Suzy Walls at walls.suzy@gmail.com.
OPERATION: “Blessing” Update
Thank you FPC family; With your help we were able to distribute over 2000 lbs of groceries to 233 military personnel and their dependents in need. Sharing the gratitude: On the day of our outreach, I was approached by one of our deployed service members wives, who gratefully came to me saying; “I have 3 children, my husband is on deployment, I have no food in the house and $20.00 in the bank. I didn’t know how I was going to feed my children, then I got your e-mail inviting me to this event…..” She was blessed to leave with a shopping cart filled with groceries to feed her family, I pass along her gratitude to you. “Thank you.”
Parents of middle school and high school students
Parent Newsletter now available on our website here , outside of Peter’s office, and on the Student Ministries Wall in the Assembly Room. The newsletter contains youth events for the next 3 months. Get your copy today.
Summer 2012—Student Ministries partners with Sierra Service Project
Each summer the youth, both middle and high school, will have the opportunity to serve with the Sierra Service Project (www.sierraserviceproject.org). This organization provides practical building assistance in Native American communities, with the hope of building more than just homes, but building relationships between people and cultures, and ultimately building a closer relationship with God. We will be sending 2 teams this summer: July 7th thru 15th: Fort Hall, Idaho SHACK Senior High and August 4th thru 11th: McDermitt, Nevada WIRED Middle School Cost: $300 plus money for food. The 1st Deposit of $75 due by March 15th. The 2nd Deposit of $100 due by April 30th. The Final Deposit of $125 due by May 31st. Spots are limited so sign up now to hold your spot!!
May 18-20 – Women’s Retreat
Registration is now open for the Women’s Retreat May 18th-20th at Oakbridge Conference Center in Ramona. This year’s theme is Women God Shaped by Crisis: for such a time as this; our speakers are Becky Keeling, Sandy Sanford and Peggy Baker. Please join us for a wonderful weekend guaranteed to be a time of enrichment, fun and community. Retreat Flyers are available in the Welcome Center or here. For more information please contact Peggy Baker at pegbaker@pacbell.net or 858-486-5130. Sunday, March 4th Lynda Carson will be in the Welcome Center between services, to accept registrations for the Retreat especially for any who would like to pay with a credit card.
Holiday Market 2012
Holiday Market will be November 9 and 10. We want all FPC crafters to participate so we are alerting you early. All of you who are “crafty” (including men) are invited to participate. Do you work in wood or stained glass? Do you hand make Christmas decorations? Contact Jean Benthien at jeanb@fpcsd.org or Zan Fink at billzan@cox.net.
This week at First’s Jazz Vespers service, guest guitarist Mark Fisher will be joining us. First’s Jazz Vespers service is held every Saturday at 5pm in the 4th Ave. Chapel. Weekly, Archie Thompson leads music shaped by the Gospel, centered on the Word, and fully in the genre of jazz, blues and historic gospel music. Come and join us.
You can also listen to First’s Jazz Vespers service on KPRZ at 11am on Sunday mornings, or stream anytime from our website.
This Week:
February 25 & March 3 – New Members Class
Consider joining a New Members class February 25 & March 3, 9am-12pm. Sign up at the Welcome Center on Sunday or email office@fpcsd.org so we will know to expect you.
New Sunday School Classes!
To get a full description of the new classes visit: http://www.fpcsd.org/connect/christian-education/.
February 28 – Caring for Seniors Discussion
Learn about resources for seniors-you or your parents! Join the Deacons on Feb 28 at 6:30pm for a helpful discussion about cares of and caring for seniors. Panel members represent different community groups that serve seniors.
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
STUDENT MINISTRIES UPDATE
Reminder: AMOR MEXICO YOUTH TRIP Deposit of $100 is due by next Wednesday, Feb. 29th. We need to know by that point if you are going for sure. Please talk to Peter for more info.
Saturday March 3 – 7:00 PM – Yale Glee Club
FPC has been chosen as the San Diego venue on the Yale Glee Club 2012 tour. This outstanding ensemble of 70 young singers – men & women – have received rave reviews in the national press, from The New York Times (“one of the best collegiate singing ensembles”) to The Washington Post. They were recently featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition.. We will also need your help in providing homestays for one night for the choir. Please contact Keith Whitlock for more information (keith.whitlock@fpcsd.org).
City Tree Christian School’s Annual Gala Dinner and Auction
Join us on Saturday, March 10, from 5:30-10:30pm at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel, in Mission Valley. Please come! Donations of gift certificates, services, vacation weekends, special outings, event tickets, gift baskets, and other individual items are needed. This year’s proceeds will be used towards funding enrichment programs at the school: technology, art, music, etc. We need your help to make this year’s event a success. Ticket order forms and donation information is available in the Assembly Room and Welcome Center or contact Suzy Walls at walls.suzy@gmail.com.
Easter Egg Hunt Donations Needed
FPC is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st, 2012 at 6th and Laurel-South (toward Upas). We are asking for donations of individually wrapped candy to fill 1000 Easter Eggs. Please drop off candy in bins at the back of the Sanctuary or at the Church Office by March 24th.We will be hosting Family games at 1pm and an Easter Egg Hunt at 2pm. Invite your neighbors!