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Lectionary Readings
Available in the Presbyterian Planning Calendar
Sunday, August 3, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-21
Sunday, August 10, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Romans 10:5-15;
Matthew 14:22-33
Sunday, August 17, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28
Sunday, August 24, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 1:8- 2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
Sunday, August 31, 22nd Tuesday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
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Fall Retreat
Martha Belz
I hope you have marked you calendar and are planning to attend Foothill’s Fall Retreat. It will be held the weekend of September 26th.
Stephen Dietrich is providing our program entitled Reaching Out. Some of you may remember he was the pastor of Evergreen Presbyterian Church. He and Ben are developing the program together and I’m sure it will special.
The location of the Fall Retreat is once again Happy Valley Conference Center in Santa Cruz. The center is located in the beautiful redwoods and each room has its own heater and bathroom. The food is good and plentiful. And members of the Foothill Family will be there.
The costs have been set. The breakdown is as follows:
Adults: $170
12 to 19: $135
3 to 11: $90
Less than 3: $15
Partial weekend attendance is welcome. Prices are set based on amount of time present.
Registration after church will begin soon.
Please join us for the spiritually renewing, fun, relaxing weekend September 26th and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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In the Garden – Slow Food
Darlene Ristrim
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Lectionary Readings
Available in the Presbyterian Planning Calendar
Sunday, August 3, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-21
Sunday, August 10, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Romans 10:5-15;
Matthew 14:22-33
Sunday, August 17, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28
Sunday, August 24, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 1:8- 2:10; Psalm 124; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
Sunday, August 31, 22nd Tuesday in Ordinary Time
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
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Fall RetreatMartha Belz
I hope you have marked you calendar and are planning to attend Foothill’s Fall Retreat. It will be held the weekend of September 26th.
Stephen Dietrich is providing our program entitled Reaching Out. Some of you may remember he was the pastor of Evergreen Presbyterian Church. He and Ben are developing the program together and I’m sure it will special.
The location of the Fall Retreat is once again Happy Valley Conference Center in Santa Cruz. The center is located in the beautiful redwoods and each room has its own heater and bathroom. The food is good and plentiful. And members of the Foothill Family will be there.
The costs have been set. The breakdown is as follows:
Adults: $170
12 to 19: $135
3 to 11: $90
Less than 3: $15
Partial weekend attendance is welcome. Prices are set based on amount of time present.
Registration after church will begin soon.
Please join us for the spiritually renewing, fun, relaxing weekend September 26th and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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In the Garden – Slow Food
Darlene Ristrim
On Wednesday, July 16, six people enjoyed a five-course meal prepared by Rev. Ben Daniel. Imagine walking into our Community Garden to find a table covered with a white cloth set amid the tomatoes, beans, squash and corn. I was mentally transported to a place far removed from San Jose…possibly the Cinque Terre in Italy. We enjoyed the first course of bread with dipping oil, home made pasta with vegetables purchased at a Farmer’s Market, grilled sausage (locally produced) with onions, cheese from Mendocino and Petaluma and finished our meal with plums from the church yard.
As we sang the Doxology the sound drifted through the rows of corn and over the other vegetables into the Dog Park. As we enjoyed our meal we were visited by gardeners coming to till the earth and someone from the Dog Park came over to say “hello”.
What is the Slow Food movement? It is not about crock pot cooking, it is not about eating in front of the TV, it is…well.many things…thinking about the process of growing from seed to plate, caring for God’s planet with responsible planting practices, taking time to enjoy food in the company of family and friends. Each person at the dinner has a different idea about slow food. If you’d like to hear other’s opinions on the subject just ask: Kathy Faler, Jane Wallace, Gene Hewitt, Joy Horch, Glenda Parmentier or talk to Ben.
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8TH ANNUAL
JAZZ
ON
THE GRASS/
DEACONS’ LUNCH
Come join cool cats at the courtyard playin’ hip jazz. We’ll have free sack lunch and prizes too! Sunday, August 24, after worship.
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The Semibreve
Jay Jordana, Director of Music Ministry
MANY THANKS TO…
Ray Mignogna for ushering, Peg Nickl for advertisemet, Patty Potter for reception, Darlene Ristrim for minding the till, Brian and Jerry Siegfried for reception, and others who helped to make the Vivace Youth Chorus concert a success. Thanks for supporting youth in their music making.
REHEARSALS RESUME
Monday, August 25th, 7:30 PM – Glory Ringers
Thursday, August 28, 7:30 PM – Chancel Choir
Sunday, August 31st, after worship – Children’s Choir
Enthusiasts are welcome!
MUSIC SERIES: 2008/09 SEASON (to date)
2008:
August 24th, after worship – 8th Annual Jazz On the Grass/Deacons’ Lunch
September 14 – Les Graces, early music ensemble
October 12 - Pianist William Kenville featuring works by Liszt
November 16– Singer/lutenist Doris Williams featuring Celtic music
2009:
March 1st – Flauti Dolci & Amici I featuring works by early music composers
April 26 – NACUSA (San Francisco) featuring works by living composers
May 17 – Pianists Chris and Jack Bradshaw featuring ragtime duets
June 7 – Mid-peninsula Recorder Society featuring works by early music composers
*All concerts are on Sundays at 3PM unless specified otherwise.
Non-Sunday concerts (to date)
December, TBA – Festival of Carols featuring FPC ensembles and guests
Friday, November 14, 7PM – Hewlett-Packard Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 PM – Clarion Brass Ensemble
Saturday, April 18, 3PM - American Recorder Orchestra of the West
Saturday, May 9, 3PM – Flauti Dolci & Amici II
I HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN…
Next edition: Foothill Chancel Choir at the Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Special Thank You
To Spaulding Norris for his $500 dollar donation to the preschool.
*Christian Poetry*
The Love of GOD
The love of God is in my smile,
The love of God stays all the while.
In the sparkling of my eyes,
In my laughter and my sighs.
The love of God is in my heart.
The love of God will never depart,
From the trembling in my fears,
In my joys and in my tears.
The love of God is in my soul.
The love of God, it makes me whole,
In the passing of my days.
In my thoughts and in my ways.
The love of God, it lives with me,
The love of God is all mighty.
In the spirit, so it dwells.
In my hellos and my farewells.
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Birthdays
As we sang the Doxology the sound drifted through the rows of corn and over the other vegetables into the Dog Park. As we enjoyed our meal we were visited by gardeners coming to till the earth and someone from the Dog Park came over to say “hello”.
What is the Slow Food movement? It is not about crock pot cooking, it is not about eating in front of the TV, it is…well.many things…thinking about the process of growing from seed to plate, caring for God’s planet with responsible planting practices, taking time to enjoy food in the company of family and friends. Each person at the dinner has a different idea about slow food. If you’d like to hear other’s opinions on the subject just ask: Kathy Faler, Jane Wallace, Gene Hewitt, Joy Horch, Glenda Parmentier or talk to Ben.
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8TH ANNUAL ON
THE GRASS/
DEACONS’ LUNCH
Come join cool cats at the courtyard playin’ hip jazz. We’ll have free sack lunch and prizes too! Sunday, August 24, after worship.
_____________________________________________________________________
The Semibreve
Jay Jordana, Director of Music Ministry
MANY THANKS TO…
Ray Mignogna for ushering, Peg Nickl for advertisemet, Patty Potter for reception, Darlene Ristrim for minding the till, Brian and Jerry Siegfried for reception, and others who helped to make the Vivace Youth Chorus concert a success. Thanks for supporting youth in their music making.
REHEARSALS RESUME
Monday, August 25th, 7:30 PM – Glory Ringers
Thursday, August 28, 7:30 PM – Chancel Choir
Sunday, August 31st, after worship – Children’s Choir
Enthusiasts are welcome!
MUSIC SERIES: 2008/09 SEASON (to date)
2008:
August 24th, after worship – 8th Annual Jazz On the Grass/Deacons’ Lunch
September 14 – Les Graces, early music ensemble
October 12 - Pianist William Kenville featuring works by Liszt
November 16– Singer/lutenist Doris Williams featuring Celtic music
2009:
March 1st – Flauti Dolci & Amici I featuring works by early music composers
April 26 – NACUSA (San Francisco) featuring works by living composers
May 17 – Pianists Chris and Jack Bradshaw featuring ragtime duets
June 7 – Mid-peninsula Recorder Society featuring works by early music composers
*All concerts are on Sundays at 3PM unless specified otherwise.
Non-Sunday concerts (to date)
December, TBA – Festival of Carols featuring FPC ensembles and guests
Friday, November 14, 7PM – Hewlett-Packard Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday, February 10, 7:30 PM – Clarion Brass Ensemble
Saturday, April 18, 3PM - American Recorder Orchestra of the West
Saturday, May 9, 3PM – Flauti Dolci & Amici II
I HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN…
Next edition: Foothill Chancel Choir at the Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
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*Academics*
The kids are learning about the letters "X", "Y", "Z"
and the shapes triangle & star.
*Themes & Activities*
Silly Friday
8/1 - Wear your pajama day
Veggie Tales
8/4 - Story: Kindness
Art:Kindness Place Mat
8/5 - Story: Forgiveness
Art: Trees of forgiveness
8/6 - Story: Gentleness
Art: The gentle friend
8/7 - Story: Love
Art: Jesus’ Cross
8/8 - Mixed matched shoe day
Farm Animals
8/11 - Art: Horse
Poem: Over The Barn Yard
8/12 - Bring a letter “Y” item
8/13 - Bring a triangle shaped item
8/14 - Bring a picture of a farm animal
8/15 - Fieldtrip- Shaelyn’s Rescue Range
Song: Wheels on the bus
8/19 - Bring a letter “Z” item
8/20 - Bring a star shaped item
8/21 - Bring your bike day
8/22 - Crazy hair day
Five Senses
8/25 - Art: Scented Flower
Poem: The five senses
8/26 - Bring a star shaped item
8/27 - Wear blue day
8/28 - Bring a scented item
8/29 - Fruit tasting day
*Special Theme Fieldtrip*
(Farm Animals)
Friday, August 15th we’re going to Shaelyn’s Rescue Range.
We'll see mules, horses, pigs, hens & much, much more!
*Themes & Activities*
Silly Friday
8/1 - Wear your pajama day
Veggie Tales
8/4 - Story: Kindness
Art:Kindness Place Mat
8/5 - Story: Forgiveness
Art: Trees of forgiveness
8/6 - Story: Gentleness
Art: The gentle friend
8/7 - Story: Love
Art: Jesus’ Cross
8/8 - Mixed matched shoe day
Farm AnimalsPoem: Over The Barn Yard
8/12 - Bring a letter “Y” item
8/13 - Bring a triangle shaped item
8/14 - Bring a picture of a farm animal
8/15 - Fieldtrip- Shaelyn’s Rescue Range
Transportation
8/18 - Art: Bus Song: Wheels on the bus
8/19 - Bring a letter “Z” item
8/20 - Bring a star shaped item
8/21 - Bring your bike day
8/22 - Crazy hair day
Five Senses
8/25 - Art: Scented Flower
Poem: The five senses
8/26 - Bring a star shaped item
8/27 - Wear blue day
8/28 - Bring a scented item
8/29 - Fruit tasting day
*Special Theme Fieldtrip*
(Farm Animals)
Friday, August 15th we’re going to Shaelyn’s Rescue Range.
We'll see mules, horses, pigs, hens & much, much more!
Special Thank YouTo Spaulding Norris for his $500 dollar donation to the preschool.
*Christian Poetry*
The Love of GOD
The love of God is in my smile,
The love of God stays all the while.
In the sparkling of my eyes,
In my laughter and my sighs.
The love of God is in my heart.
The love of God will never depart,
From the trembling in my fears,
In my joys and in my tears.
The love of God is in my soul.
The love of God, it makes me whole,
In the passing of my days.
In my thoughts and in my ways.
The love of God, it lives with me,
The love of God is all mighty.
In the spirit, so it dwells.
In my hellos and my farewells.
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Birthdays
