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WORK TEAM WEDNESDAYS
5:30 P.M. Dinner;
6:00 P.M. Work Team Program

Each Wednesday night through July 29th, we will be lending a helping hand in various service projects in and around our church, neighborhood and Santa Barbara area. We will gather for communal dinner in Fellowship Hall at 5:30 followed by singing and discussion of the evening’s planned projects. Teams will form to do service projects either at the church, at a member’s house, or out in the community. Everyone will have an opportunity to help out and there will be projects for all ages and stages to do. We will all gather back together at 7:45 pm to conclude with singing, prayer and a recap of the night’s activities. A rewarding time is guaranteed to be had by all!

Come for one or as many of these Work Team Wednesdays as your schedule allows. Each Wednesday will provide a unique opportunity to have fun and “pay God’s love forward”.

Cost will be $5 per person each Wednesday to cover dinner

SUMMER CAMPS
This church is big on camps and ready to help with camperships! Families are already confirming their summer plans. Please note the following dates for the remaining Summer District Camps (Elementary camps were earlier this Summer). Registration forms and informational booklets are on the table in the office hall:y
Junior High: “Delicious Surprise”
--July 12-18 at Camp Colby Ranch
--Youth entering grades 6-9 in the Fall
--cost: $315
Sr High: “One on Three With God”
--July 26-August 1 at Camp Colby Ranch
--Youth entering grades 9 - senior grads in the Fall
--cost: $315

07/05/2009: JULY 4TH CELEBRATION & POTLUCK
We will celebrate Independence Day on July 5th at 11:45 a.m. with a pot luck
picnic under the Redwood Tree. We will provide the beverages. Please bring your friends and family and a dish to share.

SUSSEX COLLEGE CHOIR TOUR NEEDS HOUSING
We have the wonderful opportunity to host the Choir of Sidney Sussex College, from Cambridge, England. They hosted the Quire of Voyces on their 2006 tour of Southern England. We are seeking 26 beds in homes for their stay of five nights. July 4th through July 9th, 2009. They will perform a concert as well as sing at Mass at the Santa Barbara Mission on July 4th. Mass is at 4:00pm concert to follow. There will be a workshop on Tuesday July 7th and a joint
concert Wednesday July 8th here at First United Methodist Church in the evening.
You can see more at their Web site:
www.sid.cam.ac.uk/life/chapel/choir.
If you are able to host a student on
behalf of Quire of Voyces please contact Nathan Kreitzer at 805.965.0581 x2230 or Patty at 964-3211. Thank you for
supporting excellence in choral music.

07/07/2009: SUSSEX COLLEGE/QUIRE OF VOYCES CONCERT
The Choir of Sidney Sussex College, from Cambridge, England will perform a joint
concert with Quire of Voyces on Wednesday July 8th here at First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. in the evening.

08/23/2009: SPECIAL MUSICAL EVENT
Anne Weger and Steve Hodson will present an afternoon of music followed by an Ice Cream Social under the Redwood tree. This special event will take place at 3 p.m. Suggested donation $15/$10 (Seniors and
Students) Proceeds will benefit the FUMCSB music program.

“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”
Johann Sebastian Bach

UNITY SHOPPE FOOD DRIVE
We are continuing to collect food for Unity Shoppe over the summer months. Please
donate much needed dry or baby cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter and canned tuna and chicken. Consider adding these items to your weekly grocery list and place items in the wheel barrow located at the back of the sanctuary.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED ON THURSDAYS
Beginning June 18th, the office will be closed on Thursdays until after Labor Day.

ALL CHURCH RETREAT RESCHEDULED
Due to the Jesusita fire, the All Church Retreat has been rescheduled for September 18 -20.

This means you still have time to sign up!Camperships are available. The all church retreat is for everyone! Families, parts of families, kids, tweens, youth, adults. This was really fun for all last year! Scheduled activities will include devotionals and sessions for all age groups, music, campfire services, and an evening of skits and even possibly karaoke! Registration includes two nights lodging in rustic cabins, six meals, and all that the spacious camp has to offer. Register today and your cost is $115 for adults/$95 under 12 years, $295 for a family. Brochures are available in the sanctuary, at coffee fellowship and in the office. This is an exciting opportunity and one you won’t want to miss! If you are already registered, your registration for the May date still holds.