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The Pastor's Corner 
I know many of you have been watching Ken Burn's PBS series on World War II. My daughter asked me why I was watching a series on a topic that has been so thoroughly filmed and documented. I thought for a moment and said, "Maybe some of the people who fought in that brutal struggle are finally ready to tell their stories." It has always intrigued historians why the soldiers who endured such horror have mostly kept those experiences to themselves. Americans are known for emoting, maybe to excess. Why did this generation of men remain so reticent? Tom Brokaw in his mega-bestselling book "The Greatest Generation" seems to have gotten the survivors to start sharing their experiences. Burns work seems to have continued the effort to get vets to share the entries from journals they kept and letters they sent home. It makes for powerful testimony. It is almost too real for me to watch.
Director Ken Burns said in a television interview that he and his team were looking for "unmediated testimony told by soldiers and not by generals and actors." They were looking for the story from "the bottom up." The series is finding veterans at the end of their lives willing to say, "Here is what I experienced." This approach says Burns perhaps takes "some of the arrogance out of the American view of War. It is no longer the 'Good War' but the 'Necessary War ' in which over 60 million people were killed."
It has been said that wars accomplish one thing only - they eradicate something that is demonic.
World War II eliminated Fascism. In a major 2005 article in the journal "Foreign Affairs" it was suggested that maybe Americans have come to put too much faith in military might to solve problems. Instead of avoiding war unless forced to enter, we have come to see the use or threat of military force as a vehicle by which we push our values and accomplish our national goals. Perhaps, the author suggested, as the only superpower, the logical extension of the conviction that war is an acceptable instrument is the doctrine of pre-emption.
A substantial reason for the interest in "The War" is the current situation in Iraq. Who knows how long the war in Iraq will continue to drain our nations treasury, damage its reputation, and retard our abilities to address other pressing problems. Unlike World War II where the filmmakers carried the story until recently, the mistakes and miscalculation of this adventure are front and center already. We can only hope and pray that after it ends we will re-examine our current attitude towards war.
Please continue to pray for peace in Iraq.
James Brassard
- World Communion; Peacemaking Offering Sunday
- 8:30AM and 11AM worship services
- *Adult Education Hour & Sunday School at 9:45AM
- 9:45AM - FORUM "Substance Abuse is a Family Disease"
- New Members Seminar begins
9:45AM (Pastor's Study) Runs for 4 weeks
- Choirs
- Confirmation Luncheon 12:30PM (DH)
- Christmas Card Stamping 12:30PM (CR)
- Youth Groups: 5PM - Jr. High and 6:30PM - Sr. High
- New Time - Prayer Study 7PM
Sunday, October 14th:
- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 8:30AM and 11AM worship services
- *Adult Education Hour & Sunday School at 9:45AM
- NEW Adult Ed "What Paul Meant" 9:45AM (DH)
- New Members Seminar
9:45AM (Pastor's Study) every Sunday until Nov 4th
- Youth Groups: 5PM Jr. High and 6:30PM Sr. High
- Bowie Annual CROP Walk
- Bowie Pantry Open House & Art Show 12-6PM (CCPC)
- Discovery Circle 6:30PM (Parlor)
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Peacemaking Offering 
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5:9
The biblical vision of peace encompasses the justice and well-being that God intends for the world. God calls us to share the message of peace by seeking to heal brokenness, by working for justice and standing with those who are poor and oppressed. The Peacemaking Offering supports peacemaking ministries throughout the church. 25% remains in the local congregation, 25% supports presbytery and synod Peacemaking activities and 50% goes to the General Assembly. Your gift to the Peacemaking Offering is a way for you to make a difference in bearing witness to the reconciling gospel of Jesus Christ. It is particularly appropriate that the Peacemaking Offering is received on World Communion Sunday for in Communion we are united in Christ with our brothers and sisters around the world. There will be special envelopes in the bulletins for you to use.
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Substance Abuse is a Family Disease
Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 9:45AM in Dodds Hall
during the Education Hour.
Presented by Kate Malliarakis, CNP, MSM, MAC Assistant Professor, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
With her presentation, "Substance Abuse is a Family Disease," Ms. Kate Malliarakis will focus on the disease aspects of addiction and its affect on the family.
Ms. Malliarakis is president of KAM Associates, a health-care consulting firm specializing in substance abuse and leadership issues. Formerly, she was branch chief at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, as well as a consultant to Fleishman-Hillard, where she worked on the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. She is a founding member of the Committee on Impaired Nurses for the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, and was appointed to the Arlington, VA Community Services Board, where she is chair of the substance abuse committee. In 1999, Ms. Malliarakis was awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Leader Fellows Program.
In addition, Ms. Malliarakis maintains a private clinical practice specializing in addictions. She is certified as an adult primary care nurse practitioner, occupational health nurse, substance abuse nurse, reality therapist, and an advanced level II alcohol and drug counselor.
Ms. Malliarakis earned her BSN degree at State College at Fitchburg in Massachusetts and holds a nurse practitioner certificate from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and a Master of Science in Management with a specialty in substance abuse from Lesley University. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Making at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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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:
Yes, you read right, it's OCTOBER! Wow, time is flying.
It was an absolutely wonderful Youth Sunday on the 30th! After the service numerous folks from the congregation came up and told me "what a wonderful job you all did and how this was one of the best Youth Sundays that they can remember." Hoo-Ray and BRAVO!
And now, we look ahead to the upcoming week.
We have a BIG event planned for this Saturday. Namely, we're gonna journey down to Six Flags for their "Fright Fest" experience.
We're planning to go this Saturday October 6th.
We'll leave CCPC at 3:30PM and we should return about 9:30PM. Now, in order for us to plan accordingly, we need to know how many plan on joining us this Saturday. Please RSVP ASAP!
Thanks again, looking forward to seeing you then
Junior and Senior Youth Groups
every Sunday.
5PM - Jr. High and
6:30PM - Sr. High
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CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
We are now officially signed up to bring "up to 12" volunteers to the Capital Area Food Bank on the third Saturday of every month. The next three dates are Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. We will leave CCPC at 8:30AM, work from 9AM until noon. We'll be back by 12:30PM. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Lori Kronser.
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New Members Seminar 
Every Sunday
beginning October 7, 2007
through November 4, 2007
at 9:45AM
Location: Pastor Brassard's Study.
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Spiritual Gifts 
The Bible promises that each of us has received certain gifts to be used to build of the body of Christ (Romans 12:6) and describes twenty spiritual gifts. We are called to used our gifts to meet the needs of our congregation and our communities, serving others by following Christ's example.
What are YOUR spiritual gifts?
CCPC is offering a two part class for those who want to learn more about their spiritual gifts and how to use them to glorify God. The classes will be held
Saturday, October 13 and
Saturday October 20 from
1:00-4:30PM in the
Adult Education Room.
The interactive activities in the class lead you to a deeper understanding and appreciation of your gifts-- and are also a lot of fun! Anita Pesses and Margaret Hallau are leading the class. There is a registration form on the kiosk or you can let one of them know if you are planning to participate in this class.
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Other News, Events and Happenings 
Bowie City Hall
"Featured Artist of the month."
The art and photography of CCPC's DICK ARNOLD will be featured at City Hall through October 27. Visit the City of Bowie Homepage at http://www.cityofbowie.org for more information.
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Help the Homeless Walkathon:
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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| Katrina Work Camp 
Many of you heard John Travis speak in May about his Katrina work camp experiences with Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church. There will be another work camp Sunday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 3, at Olive Tree Camp on the grounds of what was once Eastminster Presbyterian Church near New Orleans. Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church has space for a few more people to go. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Charles and I are planning to go.
Marjorie Tanner
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| CROP Walk 
The annual Bowie CROP Walk takes place on
Sunday, October 14th.
We need walkers and people who will pledge to support walkers. The Bowie Pantry receives 25% of the contributions from this effort. I will be in the Atrium between worship services (Oct 7, and Oct 14) signing up walkers and pledges.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Frances Rocha
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| Bus Trip "Miracle of Christmas" 
The $50 balance for our trip on November 28, 2007 to the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA is due to Marge Clark by October 15, 2007. Checks should be made out to Marge and either placed in her box in the church office or mailed to her home. Any questions should be directed to Marge.
Thank you.
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| Bowie Pantry Open House 
2nd Annual OPEN HOUSE & Benefit Art Show
Sunday, October 14, 2007 12 noon to 6PM.
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| Fall Beautification Day  (Clean up Day)
November 17th
from
8:30AM until lunch.
Pizza and beverages will be provided.
FLOWER BEDS
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAINTAIN THE CHURCH PROPERTY. LAST YEAR WE HAD SOME PEOPLE THAT SIGNED UP BUT DID LITTLE IN THEIR PLOTS, AND WE LOST A NUMBER OF SHRUBS AND DOGWOOD TREES. IT SHOULD ONLY TAKE ABOUT AN HOUR EVERY TWO WEEKS DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER. THE SIGN UP LIST IS IN THE NARTHEX. PLEASE SIGN UP TO ASSIST. WE NEED YOU HELP. FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL DICK ARNOLD.
THANK YOU.
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| October Events at CCPC 
Happy Birthday to all those celebrating birthday's during the month of October
- Worship Services (8:30 & 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) *********************************
Week of October 1-6, 2007
** Munchin Luncheon WILL NOT be held in October.
We will see you in November.
Monday, October 1
--Gadabouts 11:30AM (CR)
--Personnel Committee 7PM (CR)
--Tiger Lilies 7:30PM (Parlor)
Tuesday, October 2
--Bus Trip "Puttin on The Ritz"
--Health and Healing 9-11:30AM (Parlor)
--Evening Adult Ed - 7PM
------Financial Peace (FPU)-AE Rm
------Alpha Series-Sr High Rm
--Chesapeake Chorale: 7PM Rehearsal (DH)
--NO YOGA TONIGHT
--Deacons Mtg 7:30PM (CR)
Wednesday, October 3
--Paper Tigers 8AM (Jr. High Room)
--Covenant Circle 10AM
MEETING CHANGE (Mary Hazel's home) Contact Jane Sumner at 301-464-1787
--New Hope Circle 7PM
Contact Lynn deSeve at 301-464-1147
--Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals
(Starts at 6:30PM)
Thursday, October 4
--Charity Circle 10AM
(meets at Member's homes) Contact Joy Bible at 301-262-9204
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (Sanctuary)for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Clinquant Rehearsal-Hand bell choir 7PM
--BS Troop 1009 Honors 7PM (DH)
Saturday, October 6
--Dick Arnold's Art Show & Reception - 1-4PM at Bowie City Hall
--Youth-"Fright Night" at Six Flags, 3-9:30PM
Sunday, October 7
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
--8:30 & 11AM Worship
--(9:45AM) FORUM
--New Members Seminar begins at 9:45AM (Pastor's Study-wkly)
--Choirs
--Confirmation Luncheon 12:30PM (DH)
--Christmas Card Stamping 12:30PM (CR)
--Youth Groups-NEW Times: 5PM & 6:30PM
--New Time: Prayer Study 7PM (Parlor)
--Chesapeake Chorale 7-9PM(CR)
Week of October 8-14, 2007
Monday, October 8
--Columbus Day Observed - CCPC Office Closed
--CCPC Youth "Corn Maze" (Weather Permitting)
--Session Meets 7:30PM (CR)
Tuesday, October 9
--Health and Healing 9-11:30AM (Parlor)
--Faith Circle(Member's Homes) contact Jean Bauer at 301-262-5534
--Evening Adult Ed - 7PM
------Financial Peace (FPU)-AE Rm
------Alpha Series-Sr High Rm
--Chesapeake Chorale: 7PM Rehearsal (DH)
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (Sanctuary)for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Bowie Pantry Mtg 7:30PM (CR)
--Stephen Ministry 7PM (offsite)
--Holly Ball Mtg 8PM (Parlor)
Wednesday, October 10
--Paper Tigers 8AM (Jr. High Room)
--Joy Circle 7PM
(Member's Homes) Contact Nancy Phillips at 301-262-6454
--Quilters 7PM (DH)
--Choirs & Worship Team Rehearsals
(Starts at 6:30PM)
Thursday, October 11
--Lady Tigers 10AM (Parlor)
--Gentle Yoga 5:30PM (Sanctuary)for seniors and beginners
--Yoga 7PM (Sanctuary)
--Clinquant Rehearsal-Hand bell choir 7PM
Saturday, October 13
--Spiritual Gifts 1-4:30PM
"Discovering God's Vision for Your Life" (AE)
--Belair Square Cats-Square Dance 7-10PM (DH)
Contact: Beverly Clemence 301-262-2313
Sunday, October 14
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
--8:30 & 11AM Worship
--(9:45AM) Adult Ed & Sunday School
--New Adult Ed - "What Paul Meant Begins" (DH)
--Bowie Annual "CROP Walk" Sign-ups (CCPC Atrium)
--Bowie Pantry Open House/Art Show 12-6PM
--Youth Groups-5PM & 6:30PM
--Discovery Circle 6:30PM (Parlor)
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| Library News 
Next Meeting: October 10th at 10AM
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.
Children's Library Sunday will begin
October 21st during the education hour.
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 
New Night for Reiki Energy Healing
Reiki Energy Healing will be held on the
3rd Monday of each month
from 7-9PM in the CCPC Sanctuary.
The next Reiki Energy will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 Join Jan, Linda & Sheree for healing. Reiki practitioners welcome!
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 held every Tuesday at 5:30PM. She will still offer the Tuesday and Thursday 7PM classes for all levels. Feel free to drop in. At the 5:30PM class we will use props, cushions and chairs for ultimate relaxation in the yoga poses. There is also a new Sun Salutation Class Saturday mornings off campus. For more information contact Linda at n.litoes@verizon.net
Visit our site for changes and updates!
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3hvnp/spirit.html
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| Holly Ball Meeting and DATE CHANGE 
Mark your calendars! Holly Ball is back and it is better than ever!
Chef Carl Neumann and his elves will transform Dodd's Hall into a winter wonderland for CCPC's traditional dinner-dance on
Saturday, December 1st from 7PM to midnight.
Our next Planning Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, October 9th,
from 8:00-9:00PM in the Parlor.
All elves welcome! Call Sheree Ruhl for more details.
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| Stamped Christmas Cards-Christmas Gift Market 
Ladies, you are invited to create Stamped Christmas Cards for our annual Christmas Gift Market, October 7th. (after the 11AM service) We will meet in the conference room. Lunch and all supplies will be provided AT NO CHARGE. Call Peggy Oates if you can attend.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
9:30AM-2PM
for the annual
Christmas Gift Market!
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| Dick Arnold's Art Show and Reception 
Saturday, October 6, 2007
from 1-4PM
at Bowie City Hall.
DICK ARNOLD WILL BE SELLING FRAMED PHOTOS AS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE BOWIE INTERFAITH PANTRY. IT'S A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOME CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, AND AT THE SAME TIME HELP THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THAN US. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT SATURDAY, THE PICTURES WILL BE ON DISPLAY AND AVAILABLE FOR SALE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER.
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| Gadabouts Bus Trip 
Tuesday, October 2nd
to Lancaster to see
"Puttin on the Ritz."
Those going on the bus trip should arrive at the church prior to 8:15AM on Oct 2nd. We will be leaving by car for Gunther's bus terminal. Any questions should be directed to Marge Clark.
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| Covenant Circle MEETING CHANGE 
PLEASE NOTE: The Covenant Circle meeting has been moved to Mary Hazel's home on Wednesday, Oct 3rd. Please contact Jane Sumner if you have any questions.
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| Notes from the Office 
The Caller Schedule & Article Deadlines
October 8, 2007-Columbus Day (NO CALLER)
October 15, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Oct 11)
October 22, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Oct 18)
October 29, 2007
(articles are due no later than [1p.m.] Thurs, Oct 25)
Please contact the office to schedule events.
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| Lost and Found 
--Women's Clothing articles (tan jacket, white & purple t-shirt, red & black blouse) were left in the Sanctuary
--Eye Glass Cases
--My Sister's Keeper-Books on CD Set
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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In the ongoing effort to maintain our Caller distribution list, please let the office know should your method of receipt for the Caller change. Simply indicate your preference via email to ccpcbowie@verizon.net, or send a note to the church office. Thank you!