May 22 – Mourning to Joy
Save the date May 22, 6:30pm.Join the deacons as they are introduced to Griefshare, a video seminar series that will be an encouragement to any who’ve experienced loss and to those who care for them.

Upcoming Events:

May 27 – Fellowship Potluck
Come Join Our Church Potluck Brunch on Sunday, May 27, between services in the courtyard. Adult Sunday School will be on break so we can enjoy this time of fellowship together. Please bring your brunch item to the dining room. See you there!

May 27th, 7:00 PM Jessie & Friends!
An evening of chamber music presented by concert pianist Jessie Chang and Jisun Yang, violin, Chi-Yuan Chen, viola, Yao Zhao, cello, and Samuel Hager, bass. This unique chamber concert will present Mozart’s and Turina’s Piano Quartets and Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet. Bring your friends – you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity.

May 30th—-FPC Student Ministries wants to honor our graduates!
If you are graduating from high school or college, we would like to know!  Please email Peter Joseph at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org with the following info: high school and what college you will be attending or college and degree.  We will be creating an insert in June in our church bulletin listing all our graduates.

June 9-11 – Adult AMOR Missions Trip
Adult AMOR Ministries Missions Trip June 9th, 10th, and 11th (Saturday – Monday) AMOR Ministries strengthens the local church in Mexico through house building ministries. No construction skills are needed, there is a place for you! E-mail jeff@sloanfamily.net or contact Jeff Sloan (619-218-2462) for more information. We would love to have you join us. More information and Mission Trip Participation Forms available at http://www.fpcsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Individual-Participation-Form.pdf

Mark your Calendars!
KidsGames June 25-29, 2012 and SonRise National Park VBS July 23-27, 2012.
Online registration will open on Monday May 14^th.

KidsGames Volunteer Opportunities
We will be hosting KidsGames June 25-29th, 2012.  We need your help to reach children for Christ! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as Coaches/Sport Leaders, Small Group Guides, Coach/ Asst. Coach, Music Leader, Bible Story Leader, Fun Games Leader, Snack Team, First Aid, Follow Up Team, Registration, Clean Up Crew, Closing Celebration Team and Administrative Team.

Student Ministries—Drivers needed
We are always in need of drivers and transportation for youth events, so if you would like to help, please contact Peter Joseph at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org or at 619-301-8339.

May 13 – Last day to buy tickets!!! Presbyterian Urban Ministries Fundraiser at Petco Park
Join us at Petco Park on May 18 at 7:05pm and help Presbyterian Urban Ministries! Purchase a $45 ticket for $40 in the reserve field section and a portion of the ticket price will be used in outreach by Presbyterian Urban Ministries. Visit http://www.pumsd.org/Donate.html  and fill in $40 X number of tickets requested on the paypal form and under special instructions write “Padres Tickets” and indicate pick up or mail. Tickets can be picked up at PUM. Call 619-232-2753 with any questions.

May 13 – Woman’s Retreat Balance Due
Sunday May 13th is the last day to register and to pay your balance for the Woman’s Retreat at Oakbridge on May 18-20. Please stop by the Welcome Center to pick up directions, packing information and to sign up for free time activities.

May 15 – Adult Fellowship Luncheon
Join us at noon in the Assembly Room. Chris Barbara, Assistant Ladle Director, will speak to us about next steps in his own life made possible because of the grace of God. And he will speak to us about Next Steps for others, the ministry that God has given him here at First Pres. Donation of $5 for lunch is appreciated. Please RSVP to: margaret.walls@fpcsd.org.

Upcoming Events:

Mark your Calendars!
KidsGames June 25-29, 2012 and SonRise National Park VBS July 23-27, 2012.
Online registration will open on Monday May 14^th.

KidsGames Volunteer Opportunities
We will be hosting KidsGames June 25-29th, 2012.  We need your help to reach children for Christ! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as Coaches/Sport Leaders, Small Group Guides, Coach/ Asst. Coach, Music Leader, Bible Story Leader, Fun Games Leader, Snack Team, First Aid, Follow Up Team, Registration, Clean Up Crew, Closing Celebration Team and Administrative Team.

May 22 – Mourning to Joy
Save the date May 22, 6:30pm.Join the deacons as they are introduced to Griefshare, a video seminar series that will be an encouragement to any who’ve experienced loss and to those who care for them.

July 7th-15th in Idaho–Sierra Service Project
We need 1 adult counselor to help us with our Senior High Trip service project working on a Native American Reservation in Idaho.  If you are interested, please contact Peter Joseph ASAP either in the office, or by email: peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.

Ladle Update
Since January 1^st The Ladle Fellowship has served 4,776 people over 5,578 hot meals and distributed 2,915 articles of clothing. On behalf of the urban poor, the homeless, and the hungry of downtown San Diego; thank you FPC family!  If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a complete Ladle Fellowship meal, please contact Will Braswell @ will.braswell@fpcsd.org. It costs less than you think to do more than you know. For the past 5 months the Ladle Fellowship has been happy to supply the tasty treats in the courtyard between services. We wish to thank you all for your continued support of the Ladle Coffee Cart.

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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Saturday May 5-Date Change!!! – 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 and others helped rebuild after Liberia’s Civil War.  Funds raised will help run the school and build a cafeteria/library addition which will provide space for Sunday and ongoing worship.  The Gala will be held Saturday, May 5, 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 online at: www.growingliberiaschildren.org.  Can’t come? Donations are very helpful!

Tuesday May 8 – Clippers
Clippers will meet Tuesday May 8 at 6 PM in the West Room.  After our pot luck dinner, we will hold the annual auction which raises funds for Missions.
Special meals and other goodies will be for sale to the high bidders.

Clarinet Needed for FPC Orchestra
Do you have a clarinet you would like to donate to the church? If so, please contact: Keith Whitlock at (619) 232-7513 x 1031 or keith.whitlock@fpcsd.

Upcoming Events:

May 18 – Presbyterian Urban Ministries Fundraiser at Petco Park
Join us at Petco Park on May 18 at 7:05pm and help Presbyterian Urban Ministries! Purchase a $45 ticket for $40 in the reserve field section and a portion of the ticket price will be used in outreach by Presbyterian Urban Ministries. Visit http://www.pumsd.org/Donate.html  and fill in $40 X number of tickets requested on the paypal form and under special instructions write “Padres Tickets” and indicate pick up or mail. Tickets can be picked up at PUM. Call 619-232-2753 with any questions.

Sunday May 27th, 7:00 PM - Jessie & Friends!
An evening of chamber music presented by concert pianist Jessie Chang and Jisun Yang, violin, Chi-Yuan Chen, viola, Yao Zhao, cello, and Samuel Hager, bass. This unique chamber concert will present Mozart’s and Turina’s Piano Quartets and Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet. Bring your friends – you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity.

June 9-11 – Adult AMOR Missions Trip
Adult AMOR Ministries Missions Trip June 9th, 10th, and 11th (Saturday – Monday) AMOR Ministries strengthens the local church in Mexico through house building ministries. No construction skills are needed, there is a place for you!. E-mail jeff@sloanfamily.net or contact Jeff Sloan (619-218-2462) for more information. Passports are required for crossing the border, There is still time to get one, apply now! More information and Mission Trip Participation Forms available at http://www.fpcsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Individual-Participation-Form.pdf

Operation Blessing Update
Thank you to our 43 Operation Blessing volunteers as well as our numerous contributors. With your help we were able to provide food for 48 active military personnel and their families, plus 29 retired veterans; for a total of 264 individuals being helped.  Special thanks to the FPC youth who were on hand to man the grocery carts. You were a blessing. You can still help Ladle! We are in need of blankets, mens and women’s jackets (all sizes), XL mens & womens sweatshirts, mens pants & shoes plus toiletries including shampoo.
Don’t forget to sample and support the Ladle Coffee Cart goodies between services.

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