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02/07/2010: SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began 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 of soup to eat.”

Since that day, more than $60 million has been raised for local charities across the country through the Souper Bowl of Caring. Through this mission, young people learn what it’s like to make a positive difference in the world-as they raise money and volunteer to provide food for the hungry and compassion to those in need.

On Sunday Feb. 7th, the youth will ask that you consider dropping one dollar (or more) into the soup pot as you exit. Every dollar goes directly to The Santa Barbara Food Bank. Donations will also be accepted at the church office if you can't be in worship service that day.

WINTER SMALL GROUP EXCURSIONS
The new year is here. Many exciting groups from which to choose. Note that although some may have already started, many may be joined at any time.

ALPHA STUDY: Sundays, 4 p.m Asbury. The format allows for starting at any time.. A DVD/discussion series explores the basics of the Christian Faith. Leader: Bill Fisher.

BAKE AND WALK: Sundays, 10 a.m. The format allows for starting at any time. Church Kitchen. Recipients are uplifted by these tasty gifts. Leader: Sylvia Morikawa.

CHRISTIAN BELIEVER: Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at the home of Pat Matzen. Began 1/12/ A DVD/discussion series explores beliefs the church has wrestled with through the ages. Leaders: Pat Matzen and Dennis Rodericks.

COMPANIONS IN CHRIST: Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Asbury. Began 1/19. Explores classic spiritual practices, and develops daily patterns that open lives to deeper relationships with God and others. Leader: Teresa Pietsch.

JESUS WANTS TO SAVE CHRISTIANS: Wednesdays, 7 - 8:15 p.m. Asbury. Ongoing and the format allows for starting at any time. Examines the place of the church and faith in this hurting world. Leader: Pastor Hillary.Note: Supper at 6:30 (Voluntary donation.)

PRAYER GROUP: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Wesley Chapel. Ongoing and the format allows for starting at any time. A weekly gathering for intercessory prayer. Leader: Pam Cochran. Note: Supper at 6:30 (Voluntary donation.)

PRAYER SHAWL: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. Asbury Room. Ongoing and has a format that allows for starting at any time. Combine your compassion for those in need with your love of knitting/crocheting. Leader: Sue Ziliotto.

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING: Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Wesley Chapel. Intro session on Tuesday, 1/26. Training to become part of the church's caring ministry. Leader: Pastor Alan. Note: Supper at 6:30 (Voluntary donation.)

VOLLEYBALL SPIRITUALITY: Fridays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall. Ongoing and the format allows for starting at any time. Volleyball with a twist for all ages. Brief devotional. Leader: Pastor Alan.

WOMEN OF SPIRIT: Fridays, 10 -11 a.m. Asbury Room. All women are welcome to come share in the reading and discussion of the dynamic book "Longing to Pray - How the Psalms Teach Us to Talk with God" by Dr. Ellsworth Kalas. Leaders: June Anderle and Shirley Horton.

02/05/2010: SB CITY COLLEGE PRESENTS AN EVENING OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Friday, February 5, 7:00 p.m., FUMCSB Sanctuary.

This will be a special evening of Chamber Music with Linda Holland and Friends. Featured performers are: Lorraine Ernest-soprano, Jackie Greenshields-cello, Linda Holland-flute,Seungah Seo-piano, Anne Weger-piano. This year the special guest artist is the much-acclaimed soprano from New York City, Lorraine Ernest. Please join us for this once-a-year event! $12.00 general admission, $8.00 students. Proceeds benefit the SBCC Music Department Scholarship Fund. For advance tickets call 965-5935.

02/07/2010: SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION FORUM
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Asbury Room. Sponsored by the FUMCSB Health Ministries team.

Would You Recognize the Signs?
If you are a parent, neighbor, or friend relating to other people in your family or community, the Forum next Sunday is especially important for you to hear. Would you recognize the signs? Dr. Lisa Firestone will present a Forum on Suicide Awareness and Prevention today, 10:30, Asbury Room. Dr. Firestone, is a member of the Glendon
Association (www.glendon.org), and a well known writer and speaker on this issue. Please attend and invite others. Sometimes the signs are well hidden, but we want to do all we can to be informed and alert to save a life.

02/11/2010: UMW MEETING
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Asbury Room. The UMW general meeting will feature Barbara Finch, PATHS Program Director at St. Vincent's. We watched as the huge St. Vincent complex sprang to life on Calle Real over several years. Completed now, it looks like a small city, in fact, most of the buildings are lost cost housing. But the PATHS program continues there as well, providing affordable transitional housing and services for single women with limited income and their children to live, learn and grow through the extensive services provided. Barbara will tell us about how this program serves women and children in our community. Don't miss it.

02/16/2010: DROP-IN CENTER PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Hall will be ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC-AL as we hold the major fundraiser for the Cynthia Ann Morrow Drop In Center student tutoring program. You may purchase tickets ($9 Adults/$5 for children under 12) or sign up to volunteer during Church coffee hour on Sundays or at the Church office. We need our wonderful bakers to donate cakes for the Cake Walk too. Thanks for your support!

02/17/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series begins on February 17th and continues until March 31st.

The February 17th concert will be by Emma Lou Diemer, Professor Emerita, First Presbyterian Church of SB.

02/20/2010: ALL CHURCH WORK DAY and DISNEY DAYS
Saturday, 9 - Noon, Sponsored by Trustees. Everyone (all ages and stages) is invited to help clean up the church, inside and out. Thee will be something for everyone to do. Youth can earn Community Service hours AND families can all work together to earn free tickets to Disneyland.

Disneyland is encouraging community service by offering a free ticket to those who join in the various work projects around town. FUMC is one of the approved worksites. The Trustees have designated Saturday, February 20 as the official work day from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. You must sign up on line to participate! But hurry, as space is limited.
www.disneyparks.com/celebrate

02/21/2010: BLACK HISTORY MONTH BREAKFAST
Sunday, 8 a.m., Asbury.

Come celebrate and learn about Black History month with a delicious breakfast and fascinating talk by Earl Stewart, Associate Professor, Black Studies, at UCSB. RSVP by emailing sylvia@fumcsb.org or call the church office. Sign up sheets will also be available during coffee Fellowship Time between Sunday services.

02/24/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series continues until March 31st.

The February 24th concert will be by Walter Knowles, Organist-Choir Master, All Saints Episcopal Church of San Francisco.

02/25/2010: GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP AND CONCERT
Workshop: Thursday - Saturday, February 25 - 27th/$35 donation (Discount for group enrollment/FUMCSB.)

Concert: Saturday, February 27th, 7:30 p.m. $15 general/$10 Senior or Student.

Dr. Steven Roberts and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir will offer a singing workshop culminating in a concert. Both workshop and concert will be held in our Sanctuary.

For tickets or to learn more: 729-1159 or www.innerlightchoir.com

03/03/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series continues until March 31st.

The March 3rd concert will be by William Wells, ;Minister of Music and Organist, Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, Newport Beach; Adjunct Professor Music, Chapman University, Orange.

03/10/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series continues until March 31st.

The concert today will feature James Vail, Professor Emeritus of Choral and Sacred Music, Thornton School of Music at USC Los Angeles; Organist and Choirmaster Emeritus, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Los Angeles.

03/17/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series continues until March 31st.

The concert today will feature Samuel Soria, Cathedral Organist, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles.

03/20/2010: BOBBY CROCKER MEN'S COOK-OFF
Saturday, 6:00 p.m. Back by popular demand, the chance for men to shine with their cooking skills. Submit a dish as an individual or as a team from gourmet cuisine to imaginative innovation (think 100 ways to create something with peanut butter!). More info to come so watch this space or see Sylvia.

03/24/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series continues until March 31st.

The concert today will feature Carol Schaeffer and Assisting Artists. Ms. Schaeffer is Organist at Goleta Valley Church and St. Raphael Parish, Goleta and Staff Organist, Welch-Ryce-Haider Associates, Santa Barbara.

03/31/2010: LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL
Wednesday, (12:15 - 1 p.m.) Free Lenten organ recital series concludes today with Ty Woodward, Organist Choirmaster, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Woodward is also District Representative for the Schantz Organ Company.

SUMMER CAMP PLANNING
Families are already setting their summer calendars. Please notify friends, relatives, and neighbors who are considering excellent, well planned, and supervised outdoor opportunities for their children:

Younger Elementary: June 20-23, 2010
Grades 1-3 in the Fall Cost $220
Site: Camp Lazy W

Older Elementary: June 20-26, 2010
Grades 1-3 in the Fall Cost $320
Site: Camp Lazy W
Pastor Alan serves on this camp staff

Junior High & Senior High are combined:
July 4-10
Grades 7-9 in the Fall Cost $340
Grades 9-12 in the Fall Cost $340
Site: Camp Wrightwood

Camperships are available. Please see Teresa
Pietsch.

WINTER COAT COLLECTION
Our kids at FUMCSB will again be collecting winter coats in collaboration with the Kids in Mission group. This is a group of children’s ministries teams in Santa Barbara working together to promote participation of our children helping local causes. Last winter, the group collected more than 265 coats, many from this congregation. Gently used or new coats will be collected in the
months of December and January to be distributed to Unity Shoppe. If you have a coat that fits the description, please save it for our collection.

UNITY SHOPPE FOOD DRIVE
A word of thanks to all of you who have been bringing food for the Unity Shoppe cart located in the sanctuary. Unity Shoppe is in special need of food items this time of year when the demand is higher. Please give generously and help those in need through this unique program of outreach to the community that provides help in a way that preserves the dignity of the recipient. 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 cart located either at the back of the sanctuary or outside the Garden preschool room.

PLEASE HELP THE HOMELESS
With the change in the weather, our friends who live on the streets are in need of new or gently used warm sleeping bags, men's sneakers, jeans, t-shirts and socks. We will be accepting donations for the entire month of November. You may drop off items at the Will Bridge Street Outreach office at 1215 East Montecito Street, or if you need assistance, please feel free to contact Wayne Mellinger at 805-276-6586 or email him at waynemellinger@gmail.com. Sponsored by Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE SB) and WillBridge Homeless Shelter.