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The Rev. Dr. Sandy Tice, Pastor

The Rev. Eric Ledermann, Associate Pastor

The Rev. Noe Falconi, Ministry of Visitation

The Rev. Jim Huffstutler, Pastor Emeritus

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Our Mission

It is the Mission of First Presbyte-rian Church of San Bernardino,

inspired by the Holy Spirit, to

proclaim the good news of the

Gospel of Jesus Christ throughworship and celebration, and teach-

ing and learning, so that lives aretransformed and members are

encouraged to use their specialgifts to care for and value, as

God's Beloved, each other and the

community in which we live.

1900 North D Street

San Bernardino, CA 92405Office 882-3308

FAX 882-0888

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

OF SAN BERNARDINO

Feb. 6 - 5th Sunday in OTIsaiah 58:1-9a

Psalm 112:1-9 (10)1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)

Matthew 5-13-20Feb. 13 - 6th Sunday in OT

Deuteronomy 30:15-20Psalm 119:1-8

1 Corinthians 3:1-9Matthew 5:21-37

Feb. 20 - 7th Sunday in OTLeviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

Psalm 119:33-401 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Matthew 5:38-48Feb. 27 - 8th Sunday in OT

Isaiah 49:8-16aPsalm 131:1-3

1 Corinthians 4:1-5Matthew 6:24-34

SUNDAY S CHEDULE9:30 A.M.

Adult Ed. & Sunday

School10:30 a.m.

Worship11:30 a.m.

www.fpcsb.net

Feb. 20

Actual Budgeted Over/(Under)Pledges $418,654.17 407,152.00 11,502.17

Other Income* $ 62,551.59 35,325.00 27,226.59

Expenses $472,762.85 495,682.00 (22,919.15)

Net Income $ 8,442.91 (53,205.00) 61,647.91

*OtherIncomeincludescustodyfundstransferredtoincomebySessioninordertooffsetthedeficit.

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Who needs Starbucks? PresbyterianWomen sell fine organic coffees, teas andchocolates the first Sunday of each monthafter worship.

PW provides these Equal Exchangegoods for sale at their cost. Your supportof this mission helps promote fair trade forsmall farmers in developing countries.

Each year our church pays a PerCapita Apportionment which is sent toPresbytery, Synod and General Assem-bly for administrative expenses. Theapportionment isbased on thenumber of mem-bers we had onour rolls a yearago. The costper memberis$35 if there aretwo members ina household, then it would be $70.

Traditionally, about half our mem-bers are able to pay per capita; some

members have not attended in a whileand a few have passed away in the pastyear. The rest must come out of thegeneral funds.

Please try to contribute your PerCapita, and if you can, consider contrib-uting more to cover members who maynot be able to pay. The more Per Cap-ita we receive from members, the moremoney that is freed up for mission andvaluable programs.

Stop by the office

to pick up your 2011

offering envelopes.

No need to fight thecrowds at the grocery storeto get your Super Bowlgoodies. Presbyterian

Women will be holding their annual SuperBowl Bake Sale Sunday, Feb. 6.

You can take care of your snack needsright after church and help support PWmissions at the same time.

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February 6, 2011 after worshipCollecting canned food

and monetary donations

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Food BaggingFri., Feb. 18, 8:30 a.m.

Food DistributionSat., Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m.

We always need paper bags, cereal, peanut butter,magazines and books.

Feb 2 Marc DiCarlo Sr.Sally Earp

Feb 8 Dorothy MorrisonHannah HuffstutlerRoy NixGrace Wilson

Feb 9 Anne PleissFeb 10 Marian Klefstad

Dick Molony

Feb 11 Carol CooperTim Garcia

Feb 12 Sue AlexanderFeb 13 Nita ZwolinskiFeb 14 Ray SnellFeb 15 Gail BakkerFeb 16 Kendra Elizabeth Lamb

Doris SchiavoneFeb 17 Katherine Jane Earp

Marjorie & Paul OwensFeb 19 Amy Smith

Feb 20 Ruth CarterJerry Robershaw

Feb 22 Ron & Rosemarie Evans

Feb 23 Lynne BeardFred Cordova

Feb 24 Betty BeanJohn & JoAnn Miller

Feb 26 Christa WallisFeb 27 Phyllis JenneFeb 28 Jo Ann Von Wald

Love is in the air and the Mariners are cele-brating with their annual Valentine Brunch on Feb.13. John Valentine is selling tickets after worship, in FellowshipHall -- adults-$5, children-$3 and families-$12. There will also

be opportunity drawings for many items. Some are 25 cents or5 for $1, while other items like a $50 American Express cardwill be $1 for each ticket.

This is one of only two fundraisers the Mariners host eachyear. With your support, Mariners Fleet Board is able to give toseveral different missions, to support our church's general fundand to help keep our kitchen stocked.

Please buy your tickets early so we can have an accuratecount and seating for everyone. We had a great time last year.

This is not only a time to support the Mariners, but a time forour entire church family and friends to have fun and fellow-ship. Bring your loved ones, friends and neighbors. Everyoneis welcome! Robin Edwards

The highest reward for a person's

toil is not what they get for it, but

what they become by it.--JohnRuskin

Get a jump start on your spring cleaning. Bring your excessclutter, no longer used gadgets, out-grown clothes, and any-thing else you want to get rid ofand bring it to the Family CampRummage Sale.

The sale will take place Feb.26th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop yourstuff off Feb. 21 through 24 in Fel-lowship Hall. Please dont bring

them the day of the sale.If you need to have things

picked up, give Tim Garcia a call at909-725-5838. Hell be doing pickups on the 24th and 25th.

Volunteers are needed to help out on the 24th and 25th, 6 to9 p.m., to sort and price items; and on the 26th, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.to help set up, sell and clean up. If you can volunteer, pleasecontact Katie Willis at 909-881-5732.

The Youth NurtureCommittee is proud toannounce that we are par-

ticipating in the 2011 Souper Bowl of Caring!

More than 20 years ago, Souper Bowl of Caringbegan with a simple prayer from a single youth group:

Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game,help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl ofsoup to eat.

Since that day, more than $71 million has beenraised for local charities across the country throughSouper Bowl of Caring, now a powerful movementthat is transforming the time around Super Bowlweekend into the nations largest celebration of givingand serving.

Through this mission, young people learn what itslike to make a positive difference in the worldas

they collect food, raise money and volunteer to workin charities that provide shelter to the homeless, foodto the hungry and compassion to those in need.

Be part of this movement that is sharing Gods lovewith those in need. Please give generously on SuperBowl Sunday. Every dollar and canned food itemgoes to the First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry,our 2011 Souper Bowl of Caring charity choice.

-- The Youth Nurture Committee

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Pastor and author Dan Wolpert says this is an im-portant question -- and that the answer in the churchis no far too often. Too often, he says, there is notmuch fun to be found in church, but if we are follow-ing Jesus faithfully, we should be a community ofpeople who rejoice, and we should raise up peoplewho know how to rejoice.

I have been thinking about where I notice joy anddelight at First Pres.

Believe it or not, the adult class about preparingfor the end of life was an example. Here we were,discussing the hymns wed like sung at our own me-

morial service, reflecting on our deepest values andon Gods promise to be with us in life and in deathand beyond -- and we were regularly bursting out inpeals of laughter.

There was a sense of community and journeyingtogether; a sense of affection for one another andconfidence that Gods promises are trustworthy. Wespoke truth and tenderness, but (to my surprise) therewas also joy!

There was joy at the poetry workshop as Shannonand Lily lay in the sun together, as Kevin read hispoem that made us laugh, as Melodee and Mimi andLarry touched holy truth with their words.

At the Stewardship Committee meeting, Susanshared the budget, and as all of us felt joy at numbersthat represent giving beyond our expectations -- evi-dence of the abundant life Jesus came to bring us.

When Kristi described her belief about God be-coming a relationship with God, when Dan spoke of aprayer that brings calm in crazy-making traffic, whenWendy described experiencing prayer that was not achore and Mark talked of God lifting a weight ofheaviness -- all of us felt joy and gratitude.

Teilhard de Chardin says that joy is the infalliblesign of the presence of God.

The One who dwells among us is always presentwhere there is joy.

Where have you seen joy that betrays the pres-ence of the Holy One in our midst?

The joy of the Lord shall be their strength.

Sandy

The Lenten Committee is firming up plans to provideopportunities for spiritual exploration during the Lenten

Season. Working with the theme Connecting with Crea-tion they are planning the weekly Lenten Quiet Nights anda spiritual retreat.

In addition, they are hoping to tap into some of thecreativity weve been exploring together through a varietyof workshops these past months.

Lenten Quiet Nights will use Sam Hamilton Pooresbook Earth Gospel as asource for prayers and read-ings. Poores book was com-piled for Christians who knowor suspect there is a directconnection between loving

God and loving Gods crea-tion. He uses biblical texts,prayers and readings to callChristians to embrace andcare for Gods creation withfaith, hope and love.

However, in addition tousing Poores book, theywould like members to submitpoems or other writings with a view toward creation to beused during Quiet Nights. Please get your submission toMarion Weins no later than Feb. 23.

The annual Lenten Retreat is scheduled for March 26.

Traditionally a two-day retreat, this years retreat will beone day and will celebrate the planting of trees in the park-ing lot to replace the ones weve lost to disease. Thisplanting is a commitment to nature, the surroundingneighborhood and the continuing life of this congregation.

The parking lot trees will be planted by a professionallandscaper, as the old trunks need to ground out and thesoil properly prepared. However, there is a chance forsome hands-on participation, as we start our retreat withthe planting of crepe myrtle trees along the walkway on DStreet. Bring your gloves and plan on getting a little dirty.Well follow the planting with worship and a picnic.

In addition, the committee is asking members of allages to participate in a community collage. Members areencouraged to bring in artwork, photos, clippings,branches, cones, pods, etc. Anything you find or createthat puts you in mind of trees and Gods creation. Andtogether we will create our own unique piece of artwork.As we approach the Lenten Season (Ash Wednesday isMarch 9) consider your favorite tree and what you loveabout trees and collect or create pieces to contribute toour collage.

There will be more specifics in next months newsletterand in the bulletin. Hopefully, everyone can find some-thing to engage them during this Lenten Season.

I love to think of nature as

an unlimited broadcasting sta-tion, through which God speaks

to us every hour if we will only

tune in. GeorgeWashingtonCarver

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Spiritual direction is the process of accompanying peo-ple on a spiritual journey. Spiritual direction helps people

tell their sacred stories every day. Spiritual direction offersa place to explore prayer practices, meditation, spiritualexperiences, and our growing desire for significance.

Spiritual direction is not psychotherapy, counseling, orfinancial planning. Spiritual direction is specific to yourspiritual journey. If you are taking the firststeps to learn to pray, or have been meditat-ing for decades, spiritual direction is valuable.

Taking into consideration your unique per-sonality and temperament, spiritual directionis a place to reflect on how to pray, your on-going or unfolding spiritual practices, and thestages of spiritual development in the life of a

sincere seeker. Like prayer, contemplationand meditation, spiritual direction nourishesthe spiritual aspect of being human, allowingus to serve with authenticity and gratefulhearts.(takenfromSpiritualDirectorsInternational)

A funny thing happened on the way to akick-back, relaxing old age...

When I turned 50, I began to feel an itch,an urge for something more. Kelsey and Samwere grown, Mark was talking about retire-ment. First Presbyterian ChildCare Centerwas flourishing. But, who was Lynette andwhat would she do with the next 50 years?

I got clues from many places. I noticedthat, more and more, parents were spendingtime in the FPCCC office telling me their fam-ily stories. I became aware that people in grocery storelines or those I sat next to in meetings were pouring outconcerns and dreams. Friends at church sought me out.

Then the bigger clues became apparent. At differenttimes, clergy, church staff, retreat leaders, Companions onthe Inner Way attendees and others suggested I was agood listener and had a gift. I'm not a quick study.

I attended the Created and Calledclass that Sandy

and Christa Wallis led and my gifts of hospitality, nurture

and listening were affirmed. I wondered if acknowledgingand using these God-given gifts was an answer to that

urge?

Sandy referred me to a spiritual director. It was won-derful to explore what God might have in store for me withsomeone who listened with her heart and held me inprayer. An email arrived advertising an exploratory week

for people thinking about becoming spiri-tual directors at my favorite 'thin space,Ghost Ranch Presbyterian ConferenceCenter in northern New Mexico.

God has frequently 'spoken' to methrough humor and this was no excep-tion ... the week was about my very ques-

tion, my spiritual director was one of theleaders, the class was sponsored by Still-point: Center for Christian Spiritualitywho's brochure I had on my desk and itwas at Ghost Ranch! Even I could seethe message here.

This is a long article to share with youmy excitement at the call to become aspiritual director. The exploratory weekwas amazing and revelatory. I enrolled inthe two-year program and have begunaccepting directees (under supervision) aspart of my internship.

I may never have heard or answeredthis call without my church family. Younurtured me as I grew -- Mom and Dadhad me baptized here at three months.You taught me, cared for me, disciplined

me, listened to me and tolerated me as a teenager andyoung adult.

You rejoiced at my wedding, celebrated the births ofour children, trusted me to run FPCCC and encourage,educate and support me now.

Because of you I understand what it is to experiencespiritual direction and I am grateful.

With love and gratitude,Lynette DuClos Adelson

Times running out to sign up for Companions on the Inner Way Retreat. This retreat has beenattended by a number of members, who would be happy to share their experience with you.

This years speaker is Dr. Susan Phillips, an author and spiritual director who will present Stopin the Name of Love. You can pick up a flyer in the office or go to companionsontheinnerway.org.

There are scholarships available from the Dodds Trust to cover the cost of tuition at the retreat.Contact Christa Wallis at [email protected] as soon as possible to apply.

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During February the kidsat FPCCC will be discuss-ing Gods love for Godscreatures as we explorewild animals from a dis-tance!

The children will belearning about wild animalsthat run free when they goon 'safari' with toilet-paper-

roll binoculars and see ti-gers and lions in the shrubs, giraffes and elephants inthe Meditation Garden and monkeys and mynahs in thetrees.

We will snack outdoors and possibly swing from thetrees as we learn about natural habitats.

They will also learn about the purposes zoos serve inthe protection of and education about wild animals whenthey build their own animal habitats for their favoritestuffed animals to live in. Deciding whether a stuffedcare bear would be happier in a jungle, savannah, de-sert or mountain will be a dilemma to work through allweek!

Presidents Day and our pride at being Americanswill be celebrated with a hat parade and lots of flag wav-ing! The kids will march around the church campus withhand decorated patriotic hats, flags, rhythm instrumentsand lots of enthusiasm!

One of the goals of FPCCC is to teach childrenthrough experiences and fun. When we look back atJesus' ministry it seems his teaching methods were thesame with hands-on experiences of love and healingand lots of weddings, picnics and dinner parties.

May we all learn in joy.Lynette DuClos Adelson

Beginning Sunday, Jan. 30th and going through Feb.27th, Ernie Garcia will facilitate The Making of the NewTestament Canon."

Using DVDs narrated by Bart Ehrman, professor ofreligion at the University of North Carolina, the class willdiscuss some of the books included in the New Testa-ment and how they came to be included. The five

classes will be:1. The New Testament -- An Overview2. Paul, Our Earliest Christian Author3. The Pauline Epistles4. The Problem of Pseudonymity5. The Beginnings of the Gospel Traditions.

Continuing through the month of February Roger willlead a class on God Comforts His People, Then andNow,"a study of Psalms and Isaiah.

Coffee and Conversation, which always promisesinteresting discussion, will meet in the Library.

JoyDiversityWelcomingSpiritualInnovativeBible-based teaching and preachingMembers bond with each otherSolves problems collectively with input from manyConfronts problems rather than ignoring themHas vital outreach to the community

-Based on a study underwritten by The Lilly Foundation

Interested in helping supportour youth ministries? Sign up toprovide a meal for our Fellowshipof the Carpenter. You dont

have to be a parent or related to any of our youth. Awonderful way to show our youth their connection to thelarger church is by providing a meal Sunday eveningand breaking bread with an incredible group of young

people.We average about 20 people, but we always suggestcooks prepare something they might like for leftovers, ifyou catch my drift. Fellowship begins at 5 p.m., but thechurch kitchen is available any time after 3:30 p.m. Wegenerally eat at 5:30 p.m. and invite those providing themeal to join us for our meal time.

We have the following dates open: Feb. 13th, Mar.

12th, Mar. 20th . If you are interested, please contactPastor Eric: ([email protected] or at the churchoffice, ext. 14 after hours).

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Lord, keep our servicemen and women safe, whether they serve at home oroverseas. Hold them in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us.'

Please keep our military members in your prayers.

Seaman Mark Munz, US Navy, IraqSgt. Andrew Bonine, US Army, Ft. Riley, KSPvt. Rachael Bonine, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Lyons, US Air ForceJimmy is retiring Feb. 3 and moving to Chandler, AZStaff Sgt. Robert Bentley Wilson, US Army, Iraq

WO2 James Bentley Wilson, US Army, IraqLt. Col. David Le Roy, US Air Force, Travis AFB, CA

Please send additions and updates to [email protected]

World Religions MonthWe live in a very diverse commu-nity. You may go to school with peo-ple from all walks of life. In Februarywe will be engaging in a study ofWorld Religions. We will have adher-ents from Buddhism, Judaism, Hindu-ism and Islam come and talk with usand answer any questions we mayhave.

Our time is limited, so we will onlybe able to scratch the surface of thesefaiths. Our goal here is not to compareand contrast these faiths with our ownChristian heritage, but to merely seekunderstanding without having to agreeor disagree.

We invite you to come to theseconversations without judgment as weexplore some misperceptions aboutthese faiths as well as what theyteach. See the schedule below andcome be a part of this exciting conver-sation!Feb. 6 Souper Bowl Sunday9:30am Church School10:30am Worship Souper Bowl of

Caring following worship.No FOC Enjoy the game with friendsand family!Feb. 139:30am Church School10:30am Worship

5:00pm-7:00pm Fellowship of theCarpenter: BURST: World Religions Buddhism: We start with Buddhism.We welcome a Cambodian monk whoserves a local Buddhist temple in SanBernardino to share his faith traditionand answer questions.Feb. 209:30am Church School10:30am Worship5:00pm-7:00pm Fellowship of theCarpenter: BURST: World Religions Judaism: Tonight we look at ourJudeo-Christian heritage and welcomeour friend, Rabbi Hillel Cohn, rabbiemeritus of Congregation Emanu El.Feb. 279:30am Church School10:30am Worship5:00pm-7:00pm Fellowship of theCarpenter: BURST: World Religions Hinduism: Thousands of years old,predating written history, it is probablythe most exotic and mysterious of faithtraditions. It is certainly very differentfrom Christianity!Mar. 4-5 World Vision 30 Hour

FamineSign up now for the annual 30 HourFamine! Were teaming up again withour friends from First Baptist Churchin Redlands for our own version ofThe Amazing Race! Sign up now,

starting raising money to fight hungerand poverty and BE PART OF THESOLUTION! (Contact Pastor Eric tosign up)Mar. 69:30am Church School10:30am WorshipNo FOC

Mark your calendars now

Mar. 4-5: World Vision 30 HourFamine (location TBA) well be join-ing forces again with First Baptist

Church, Redlands to raise money forWorld Visions fight against hungerand poverty in our own version of TheAmazing Race. Sign up now by con-tacting Pastor Eric.

Mar. 25-27: March Madness WinterYouth Retreat (6th-12th grades) at BigBear Christian Conference Center.Cost is $129, but if you register byFeb. 1st you pay only $49. After Feb.1st, cost goes up to $79. After March1st, cost goes up to $129. So register

early by sending Pastor Eric a checkfor $49 made out to First Presbyte-rian Church with March Madness inthe memo line. You can also mail it tothe church office.

Pastor Eric

Check out everything thats happening in the coming months!Church School is for all ages, children, youth and adults. Children and youth meet in the chapel at 9:30am each Sunday.Fellowship of the Carpenteris our youth fellowship group for 6 th through 12th grade youth, and meets Sunday evenings.

(See schedule below).

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The up-to-date Activities Calendar

can be found

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Got to www.fpcsb.net

Click on

News and EventsThen

FPC Monthly Calendar.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

OF SAN BERNARDINO

900 N. D StreetSan Bernardino, CA 92405

If you or someone you know is in 8th 12th grade and would like to be part of agroup to learn about what it means to be amember of the church, you are invited to register for the 2011 Youth ConfirmationClass.

The deadline to register is Feb. 6th and the class will start in March. We are of-fering three tracks to choose from (only one track will be chosen, so register for allthe tracks you are able to attend): Meet Sundays Feb 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, and Apr. 3 from 3:30 pm-4:45 pm Meet Sundays Feb 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, and Apr. 3 from 9:00 am-10:15 am Meet Thursday March 3rd through March 31st from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm

All three tracks will include a retreat April 8-9 (Friday-Saturday). There is no re-quirement to join the church. What we offer is a process of discernment which in-cludes learning more about the Church as the Body of Christ and what God throughChrist calls us to do and be.

Registration packets are available at the reception desk or by contacting PastorEric at the church office (ext. 14 after hours) or by email: [email protected] deadline is Feb. 6th. We have to purchase materials for each partici-pant, so no registrations will be accepted after the 6th.

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