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The Pastor's Corner 
 Annual Time and Talent Survey
Our time and our money are our most valued commodities. During our annual fall stewardship drive we usually talk about proportional giving as an expression of your faith and devotion to Jesus Christ. We have a basic Biblical approach. We give as an expression of gratitude for what God has given us. Our giving is between us and God and is a reflection of our spiritual maturity and our economic resources. This year is no different. We will receive and dedicate your 2008 "Estimate of Giving Cards" during the worship services on November 18th.
As you well know, CCPC requires a tremendous amount of volunteer time to make this very active congregation meet its objectives. If you attended the Trunk or Treat Event on Sunday afternoon you can see how many dedicated volunteers are needed to reach out to our community. This church is blessed with many behind the scenes volunteers who give generously of their time. Thanks you, we really appreciate it!
Each year we ask our members to indicate the areas of service they are willing to share with the church. We do this through a Time and Talent survey. This information is then complied and the various committee leaders and ministries groups find new people to share their gifts and talents. This year Don Genson spent considerable time in consultation with the various ministry areas in compiling this survey. We feel it is an improved version of our last survey.
We ask that you prayerfully consider the areas of service to which you feel called and to list your willingness to serve on the Survey. Please place your completed survey Time and Talent box located in the atrium. You can also mail it to the church or place it in the offering plate. We would like to hear from everyone. The New Testament is clear that not everyone is gifted to fulfill the same functions in the church. "We have different gifts, according to the grace given us." (Romans 12:5) The questions you should ask yourself are: What are you gifted and called to do? Are we letting you do it? How can better support and encourage your service? If your job requires some training or orientation, we have organized the Time and Talent survey so the responsible Session council will provide the training.
Thank you, James Brassard
Sunday, November 4th:
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS-NOV 4TH! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour at 2AM
- 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time- Communion
- 8:30AM and 11AM Worship Services
- Choirs
- 9:45AM Adult Education Hour and Sunday School
Guest Speaker during the Uncensored Bible Class
- New Members' Seminar 9:45AM (Pastor's Study) Last class
- Craft Night Part Two (Both Youth Groups meet from 5-7:30PM)
- Prayer Study 7PM (Parlor)
Sunday, November 11th:
- 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 8:30 and 11AM Worship Services
- 9:45AM Adult Education Hour and Sunday School
- Choirs
- Christmas Gift Market 9AM-2PM (DH)
- Discovery Circle 6:30PM (Parlor)
- Band Night at Old Bowie Towne Grille 5- 8PM
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Presbytery USA-A Call for Prayer
Pray with Iraqi Christians Daily at Noon ET
The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program recently published information on Presbyterian congregations in Iraq. (See: Peace Notes, Issue No. 94, Fall 2007) Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are encouraged to pause for prayer, individually or in groups, every day at noon (Eastern Time). "Pray for our Iraqi brothers and sisters in Christ, all the people of Iraq, Iraqis who are refugees or living in Diaspora, men and women serving in the U.S. military and the militaries of other nations, the people of the United States impacted by war, and those in positions of authority.
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Adult Education Speaker
Sunday, November 4th during the Adult Education hour , guest speaker, Rabbi Steve Weisman from Bowie's Temple Solel will join the Uncensored Bible class that meets in the conference room to discuss Moses and Zipporah.
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 Youth News
For information regarding Youth activities and participation, please contact either James Rada or Astrid Jonas.
Upcoming CCPC Youth Events and Activities:
This Sunday, November 4, 2007, we will have Craft Night - Part Two. It was such a big success two weeks ago that the kids asked our crafters to come back and the crafters agreed to do so.
BOTH YOUTH GROUPS will meet from 5-7:30PM on Sunday.
Now, if you're wondering why we're "only" going to 7:30? simple, we'd like to leave some time for the parents to come by and see what wondrous works the kids have crafted!
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 CCPC Love Song Band
The Band formerly known as the CCPC Love Song Band will be performing at the Old Bowie Towne Grille on November 11th from 5PM- 8PM. Come have a great meal and listen to great music. It will be a rocking good time. They are currently seeking suggestions for their new name. Come up with the best name and win a prize. Stay tuned for the winner!
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Christmas Gift Market
This year, give heartfelt gifts to your family and friends. Attend the
CCPC Christmas Gift Market
any time from 9:30AM-2PM on
SUNDAY, NOV 11TH.
Your purchased items will transform poverty into prosperity, hunger into plenty, and sickness into health.
Here's how it works:
1) Review the Christmas Gift Market order form on the CCPC website, or pick up a copy from the kiosk in the Narthex.
2) Select gifts from trusted organizations like Heifer International and the Medical Benevolence Foundation in honor of a friend or loved one. Choose an animal, support a midwife's training, or fund a supply kit for a school child-your choice will help a family somewhere in the world become healthy and self- reliant.
3) Attend the Gift Market on Sunday, November 11; gift orders and payment will be accepted from 9:30AM- 2PM. Stay for soup, chili and bread; proceeds go to the Bowie Interfaith Pantry and Prince George's Hospice.
Be sure to let your friends and neighbors know about our CCPC Christmas Gift Market--the event is open to everyone in the community! You will receive a beautiful handmade gift card to present to your recipient at Christmas, letting them know you have made a wonderful gift in their name. In these days of commercialized holidays and people already blessed with too many "things," it is the simple gifts that make a difference and are most appreciated.
For more information about the CCPC Christmas Gift Market, please contact Peggy Oates.
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 News, Events and Happenings
Charity Circle will meet on November 1, 2007 at Dee McCarty's home at 10AM. For questions, please call Joy Bible.
CCPC Building and Grounds Committee
Will meet Thursday November 1st at 7PM in the Conference Room. We will discuss the work to be done on November 17th (Church Beautification Day) and review the budget for 2008. Thank you, Skip Oates.
City of Bowie Elections
Dodds Hall will serve as a polling site from 6AM to 8PM on November 6th for District 2A city elections, during which time no other events may be scheduled. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Gadabouts
We will meet on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:30AM in the conference room. Any questions should be directed to Marge Clark.
Covenant Circle
Will meet on Wednesday, November 7th at the home of Eloise Horrom. Please meet at CCPC at 9AM. We will carpool to Eloise's from the church. Thank you, Jane Sumner.
Volunteer Opportunity
Paul Bolig is looking for volunteers for his "Panera Tuesday" ministry. On the fourth Tuesday of very month, Panera Bread gives us bread and bakery products. At 7:30AM the products are brought to the CCPC kitchen so they can be divided up and packaged. This task takes about 45 minutes to one hour. The packages are delivered to ARC group homes for disabled adults within the City of Bowie. The deliveries take about 90 minutes. If you are interested in helping to cut up and package the products and/or be the delivery person, please contact Paul Bolig.
Munchin Lunchin
Will be held on Monday, November 12th at 12PM in Dodds Hall.
Help the Homeless Walkathon: November 17, 2007
Please help the CCPC walkers in the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon by signing up to join the team or by supporting the team with a financial donation. CCPC will be walking for Community Ministry of Prince Georges County this year.
To join or support the team go to the website and follow these simple steps: Visit Help the Homeless DC.org
- Click on Washington, DC (left column)
- Click on 2007 Beneficiary Organization Directory (left column)
- Click on Register
- Select the CCPC Team
- Click on Join Our Team to become a walker
If you want to make a donation, you can support an individual walker or you can make a General Team Donation. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Sell.
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 Kids Night at CCPC
Come see the kids who have been working so hard to out-do the adults! November 17th at 7PM in Dodds Hall. We are very excited to use the new stage to showcase our best and brightest rising stars! Show your support to our youth! Donations accepted to benefit theater and Christmas Families. For more info, contact Linda Miller, Susan or Melodie.
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Westminster Trombone Choir
The Westminster Trombone Choir will be performing at CCPC for the 8:30 and 11AM services on November 11, 2007. Their director is Paul Ricci, father of Susan Ricci Rogel. The Westminster Trombone Choir began in the summer of 2002 as a quartet with two members new to the area from Michigan and two members from the University of Maryland and Towson University. Since then the group has grown to its current size of twelve members including music educators and local concert musicians.
The Choir has performed at a number of private and public functions including the Carroll County Arts Center, Carroll County "With One Voice" concert series, Carroll County Lutheran Village, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, and Christian Community Presbyterian Church, along with a whole host of private events in Carroll and Frederick counties. The repertoire for the choir includes liturgical music, modern holiday music, music by Gabrieli, Handel, Rachmaninoff and Bruckner, along with current renditions of Canadian Brass music.
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 Community Cafe
Our scheduled visit is on Friday, November 9th. We'll serve a pizza lunch with salad, fruit and dessert to those less fortunate. We'll be leaving the church at 11:15AM. Thursday, November 8th, we'll be making sandwiches and bag lunches in the church kitchen at 3PM. Anyone wishing to help will be welcome. Thanks to everyone for the donation of socks. You really filled our needs for this month.
Thank you, Jackie Smith.
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 Fall Beautification Day
(Clean up Day) November 17th from 8:30AM until lunch.
Pizza and beverages will be provided.
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 This Week at CCPC
Happy Birthday to all those celebrating birthday's during the month of October
· Worship Services - Sunday (8:30 and 11AM)
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· 4th Monday - Outreach and Evangelism
· 1st/3rd Monday - Tiger Lilies
· 1st Tuesday - Deacons Meeting
· 4th Tuesday - Mission Committee
· 2nd/4th Tuesdays - Stephen Ministry
· Tues/Thurs - Yoga
· Every Wednesday - Paper Tigers
· Every 3rd Wed - Sewing Guild (Elsie Bell)
· 2nd/4th Thursdays - Lady Tigers (Parlor) ********************************************
Monday, October 29
--Parish Life Committee Meeting 7PM (Parlor)
--Web Committee Meeting 7:30PM (CR)
--Sea Scout Ship 1009, BSA 7-9PM (CE Bldg, Rm 6)
Tuesday, October 30
--Health and Healing-New Time: 9:30AM-12PM (Parlor)
--Evening Adult Ed - 7PM
------Financial Peace (FPU)
------Alpha Series
--Yoga 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Abrakadoodle Teacher Training 6-9PM (CR)
Wednesday, October 31
--Paper Tigers 8AM (Jr. High Room)
--Bowie Clergy Association Meeting 10AM (CR)
--Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals
(Starts at 6:30PM)
Thursday, November 1
--Charity Circle (10AM)
(12303 Manvel Ln, Bowie)
--Yoga 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Clinquant Rehearsal-Handbell Choir 7PM
--Building and Grounds Committee Meeting 7PM (CR)
Sunday, November 4
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
--Worship and Communion (8:30 and 11AM)
--Adult Ed and Sunday School (9:45AM)
------The Uncensored Bible (CR) Guest Speaker, Rabbi Steve Weisman, Temple Solel
------What Paul Meant (Dodds Hall)
--New Members' Seminar 9:45AM (Pastor's Study) last class
--Confirmation Class 12:15PM (CR)
--Craft Night Part Two (Both Youth Groups will meet from 5-7:30PM)
--Prayer Study 7PM (Parlor)
Monday, November 5
--Tiger Lilies 7:30PM (Parlor)
--Sea Scout Ship 1009, BSA 7PM (CE Bldg, Rm 6)
--Session Meets 7:30PM (CR)
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 Library News
Next Library Committee Meeting: Nov. 15th
Children's Library Sunday: Nov. 18th
The following books are on the new books shelf and are available to be checked out for use in the Circle study this year: Salvation Through Judgment and Mercy, The Gospel According to Jonah by Bryan Estelle and The Story of Ruth, Twelve Moments in Every Woman's Life by Joan Chittester.
Our church library will be open before and following each worship service this year and during the education hour. Use the self-check out system posted on the desk to take out books. You can find biography, fiction, and non fiction books that focus on understanding faith and growing in spiritual life. Parents and children may visit the library to select books. Books may be returned to the basket outside the library. Please continue to look for books that are ready to be returned.
Thank you!
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 Spirit Events and Yoga
Reiki Energy Healing will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-9PM in the CCPC Sanctuary.
Next Reiki Energy Class: Monday, November 19, 2007. Join Jan, Linda and Sheree to share the gift of healing. Reiki is gentle, non invasive, hands-on healing. Reiki practitioners welcome! Reservations suggested. Contact Jan, Linda or Sheree for details.
NEW YOGA CLASS this fall at CCPC
Linda is now offering a Gentle Yoga Class for seniors, beginners, people recovering from illness and those who can't make the 7PM class. The class will be offered by appointment only Tuesday or Thursday at 5:30PM. She will still offer the Tuesday and Thursday 7PM Yoga class for all levels. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Linda at linna@yolinna.com or visit yolinna.com.
NOTE: Yolinna Yoga and Reiki Healing has a NEW domain.
www.yolinna.com and the Spirit Group's address has changed to http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3hvnp/spiritgroup.
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 Notes from the Office
The Caller Schedule & Article Deadlines
November 5, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Nov 1)
November 12, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Nov 8)
November 19, 2007-NO CALLER, Thanksgiving week.
November 26, 2007-NO CALLER
December 3, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Nov 29) Please contact the office to schedule events.
December 10, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Dec 6)
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Lost and Found
Looking for a lost item? If you have recently misplaced an item, please call (301-262-6008), stop by the church office or email us at ccpcbowie@verizon.net.
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