First Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino
Volume 48, No. 5
FIRST PRESS
Since September, we have been
seeking to renew and refresh our prac-
tice of prayer and worship with the won-
derful grant we re-
ceived from the Calvin
Institute for Christian
Worship.
Two of our work-
shops remain: one on
May 14, and one on
Pentecost weekend,
June 11.
These events are intergenerational,
hands-on, no-experience-necessary op-
portunities to make handmade offerings
for our Sunday worship. We have cre-
ated poetry, collages, and clay vessels in
which we served communion, and we
seek the presence of Jesus as we create
in his name.
In a world where there are shrinking
resources and everyone seems desper-
ate to get some for their own selves, it is
a counter-cultural spiritual practice to
give regularly.
Why do we give?
We give in order to express concrete
and personal gratitude to God for all
God’s goodness to us: the beauty of the
world, the life and saving work of Jesus,
and the presence of the Spirit who loves
and guides us all of our days. Though
our gift is never adequate in scale, it is a
way of saying that our willingness to fol-
low Jesus is more than just words -- that
we will invest the work of our hands and
the stuff of our lives in his ministry.
We give in order to make a differ-
ence. When we pool our resources we
M ay 2 0 1 1
“Clothe Yourselves in Love” is the title
of our next workshop, and we will be
dyeing beautiful silk fabric to be used to
beautify our sanctuary and make each
other aware that it is sacred space where
we encounter the presence of the Risen
Christ.
Our guest presenter will help us to
work in teams, as we dye fabrics both
large and small in bright and variegated
liturgical colors. We will consider what it
means to adorn our space and ourselves
as we prepare to greet the God who
loves us each Sunday morning.
Especially if you have not yet been to
one of these events, especially if you are
not sure this is for you -- consider joining
us! Sign up using the form on the web-
site or in the office. Cost is $5 and in- Despite some April show-
cludes your lunch! ers and overcast skies, our
new solar panels produced
enough power last month to
more than meet the electrical
needs of the entire campus.
This graph shows the
church’s April electricity usage
can be many places at once: we are vis-
over the past three years. In
iting the person in the hospital, we are
April 2009 we paid $1,030 and
proclaiming grace at the memorial ser-
in 2010 we paid $1,170. As a
vice, we are lifting praises on Easter day
result of our solar power gen-
and we are feeding the hungry God
eration system, the SCE data
sends to our door. When we share what
shows we generated more
we have, we multiply the ways in which
power in April than we used.
we can bless others in Jesus’ name.
The excess electricity will
We give because the beauty of Chris-
be “banked” for the hot sum-
tian faith will outlast our mortal lives and
mer months. Not only is the
our physical energy. When we give, we
solar power system already
ensure that what has been transforming
providing savings on utility
and life-giving and healing for us will go
bills, it is providing a clear
on, even when we cannot carry it forward
demonstration of our commit-
ourselves.
ment to value our environment
Your giving is a powerful witness,
and the world God created for
which makes a difference every day and us!
every week in our community. Roy Nix
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF
We want to list all those graduating available on our cool new website by ei- SAN BERNARDINO
from high school through post-graduate ther using the new “Contact” page or by 1900 North D Street  
school or beyond in our clicking on Sally’s name on the staff San Bernardino, CA 92405 
June Newsletter and in the page under “About Us”. Office 882‐3308 FAX 882‐0888 
bulletin on Youth Sunday, The information we would like is:
May 8th. Name of Graduate The Rev. Dr. Sandy Tice  
If you know someone Current Address of Graduate Pastor 
who is graduating or earn- Summer Address of Graduate The Rev. Eric Ledermann 
ing a degree, please let E-mail address  Associate Pastor 
Sally Inglis know in the School Issuing degree/diploma The Rev. Noe Falconi 
church office as soon as Name of degree  Ministry of Visitation 
possible -- contact information is now Thanks for your help! The Rev. Jim Huffstutler  
Pastor Emeritus 

SUNDAY SCHEDULE
May 1 (2nd Sunday of Easter) 9:30 A.M. 
The 2011-2012 Planning Calendar are avail- Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16:1-11 Adult Ed. & Sunday 
able this month. The calendar pages begin with
June 2011 and end with December 2012. 1 Peter 1:3-9 School 
John 20:19-31
Calendar features include Lectionary for the
May 8 (3rd Sunday of Easter) 10:30 a.m. 
Lord's Day and special liturgical days, Colors for
Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Worship 
the liturgical seasons, Liturgical days, program-
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
matic emphases and secular holidays, Monthly
1 Peter 1:17-23
planning suggestions
Luke 24:13-35 Our Mission
and resources, Synod,
May 15 (4th Sunday of Easter) It is the Mission of First Presbyterian
presbytery and GA
Acts 2:42-47 Church of San Bernardino, inspired by
staff directories, Fold-
Psalm 23:1-6 the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the good
out synod/presbytery
1 Peter 2:19-25 news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
and world maps in
John 10:1-10 through worship and celebration, and
color.
May 22 (5th Sunday of Easter) teaching and learning, so that lives are
The calendars are Acts 7:55-60
ordinarily $10.75 each, transformed and members are encour-
Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 aged to use their special gifts to care for
but because the Pres- 1 Peter 2:2-10
bytery office orders them in bulk, we can provide and value, as God's Beloved, each other
John 14:1-14 and the community in which we live.
them for $7 each if you order them now. If you May 29 (6th Sunday of Easter)
would like one, give your order and payment to Acts 17:22-31
Mimi Lange no later than May 16. You will be Psalm 66:8-20
able to pick up the calendar at church around 1 Peter 3:13-22
June 13. John 14:15-21

www.fpcsb.net
Actual Budgeted Over/(Under)

Pledges $ 106,987.34 110,250.00 (3,262.66)

Other Income $ 11,256.85 13,337.43 (2,080.58)

Expenses $ 125,069.82 126,241.97 (1,172.15)

Net Income $ (6,825.63) (2,654.54) (4,170.09) May15

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Seeking to be Faithful Together, a class beginning May

Stick around after worship May 22 and have
lunch at the annual Weenie Roast Family Camp
Fundraiser.
Family campers will be selling a hotdog lunch
after church to help raise money for the Family
Camp Scholarship Fund.
You’ll be amazed as ordinary weenies be-
come gourmet masterpieces. Come enjoy a
great lunch with your church family  hopes and dreams. This class will take place in Fireside
“Success is getting what you want.
Happiness is wanting what you get.”
—Dale Carnegie
Food Bagging
Fri., May 20, 8:30 a.m.
Food Distribution
Sat., May 21, 8:30 a.m.
We always need paper bags, cereal, peanut
butter, magazines and books.
1st and continuing for the next three weeks,
will examine Amendment 10-A and other
amendments to the Constitution of the
PCUSA. At the General Assembly meeting in
Minneapolis last July, these amendments
were approved; in order for the change to take
place, a majority of Presbyteries must also
approve them.
The Presbytery of Riverside, to which 1st Presbyterian be-
longs, has already voted to approve most of these amend-
ments, including 10-A, which creates changes in the language
regarding ordination standards for clergy and leadership in the
church. The voting by other Presbyteries is currently in pro-
gress. The class will be an opportunity to explore together how
these amendments affect the local congregation and to talk as
Christian brothers and sisters about our questions and our
Lounge and will be led by several of our members and guests.
The class taught by Roger Lyons will continue the “preparing
ourselves” series. In May the title is Preparing Ourselves for
Heavenly Worship, using as texts the letter to Philippians and
the book of Revelation. This promises to be a class with much
to discuss. Women in PW circles have been studying Revela-
tion each month since September, and have found it thought-
provoking. Room 10 is the location for the class.
Coffee and Conversation, the free-wheeling class in the
Library, will continue with items of interest to the participants.
Bring your thoughts and questions to this group, and enjoy the
interaction.
Room 12 is open each Sunday morning as a time to listen to
quiet music and to pray and meditate using art materials in an
individual, non-directed way. If you haven’t visited this room,
give it a try. It could be your chance to become as a child, ex-
ploring with color, texture and imagination.

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Little green sprigs are poking their heads up
through the dirt in my yard -- both wanted and un-
wanted! -- and I am reminded of newness and Easter-
tide, and the God who delights in doing “a new thing”.
This is true in our midst as well:
A class of four people has begun the new-member
process, sharing a meal and their stories of Christian
faith. Before the month is out, they will stand before
you and promise to faithfully be part of the work of
Jesus Christ that we are doing together as a congre-
gation. Fresh hands … Open hearts … Courage. It
never ceases to amaze me that the Holy Spirit works
continues to “confront us with [God’s] claims and at-
tract us to [God’s] goodness” as we said in last week’s
communion prayer.
The Original Believing and Belonging class has
concluded, and we celebrated the 25 meetings in the
last year that we spent learning basic Bible, prayer
practices, and our own call to ministry. Much to my
surprise -- why am I still surprised by the Holy Spirit? -
- they have decided to continue to meet, and are gath-
ering once a month to support each other, to deepen
their friendships, and to bring other family members
into the circle of community they have formed.
A new Believing and Belonging class will begin
very soon, and a fresh group of new members and
familiar faces will seek the One who has called them
by name.
Three students met with Session to read their
statements of faith and become members of the Body
of Christ. When I think of the complexity of the world
in which they are coming of age, I am astounded that
they can hear the voice of God clearly enough to
choose to follow. And I wonder if we, who have been
members longer than they, are sufficiently grateful for
their presence. And are we still willing to allow God to
do a new thing in our indi-
vidual and corporate lives?
Keep your eyes open
for small green sprigs --
good things are growing
here.
Thanks be to God for
new life.
Sandy
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Early one spring, I planted a couple of dozen amaryllis
bulbs. With great anticipation, I watched for blooms. But
weeks turned into months before the first sign of life ap-
peared. By the end of summer, the bed
of pink flowers I’d envisioned was noth-
ing more than a scattering of green
leaves.
So I pulled them all up to make
room for other plants. I wasn’t about to
waste another growing season.
Imagine my surprise the following
spring, when a single delicate amaryllis
blossom appeared. My delight quickly
turned to dismay — for I realized I’d
given up too soon. Had I the least bit of
patience or a little faith, I might have
had a glorious garden.
Then I wondered: Are there other things or people I
give up on too soon? What might a little patience and faith
do for a difficult relationship or troublesome circum-
stances?
—Kari Myers (adapted from Homiletics)
A group of second-graders was quizzed about what
ingredients their mothers are made of.
One child said, “God makes mothers out of clouds and
angel hair and everything nice in the world, and one dab of
mean.”
To the question "What does
your mom do in her spare
time?" one youngster said,
"Mothers don't do spare time."
When the children were
asked “Why did God give you
your mother and not some
other mom?” one child replied,
“God knew she likes me a lot
more than other people's moms
like me.”
“The test of courage comes when we are in the minor-
ity. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the
majority.”
—Ralph W. Sockman
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• Check out everything that’s happening in the coming

months!
• Church School is for all ages, children, youth and adults.
Children and youth meet in the chapel at 9:30am each Sun- At least a year's worth of planning, hours of phone
day (see schedule below). conversations with the city and landscapers, multiple
• Fellowship of the Carpenter (FOC) is our youth fellow- meetings of at least three committees, unsolicited
ship group for 6th through 12th grade youth, and meets opinions from all of us who 'know' things, debate and
September – May on Sunday evenings from 5pm to 7pm decisions and a glorious day of planting and celebrat-
(doors open at 4:30pm with music and hanging out). Din- ing and we, at the First Presbyterian ChildCare Cen-
ner is at 5:30pm, so if anyone has food allergies, please let ter, believe all of the trees are for us!
Pastor Eric know ahead of time. May is the month when we learn about trees and
We’re wrapping our 2010-2011 year! What a year it has birds so thank you all for the perfect set-up!
been. The next few weeks we’ll be gearing up for leading The FPCCC children will spend time under and
worship for Youth Sunday on May 8th and then hosting around the trees on
some fun events to round out our year. Check it out! our campus noticing
May 1 how they are alike and
9:30am – Church School - Youth Class to rehearse for different. They will
Youth Sunday! also learn about how
10:30am – Worship trees turn carbon diox-
4:30pm – Doors open for FOC ide into oxygen. And,
5:00pm-7:00pm – FOC Youth Sunday Preparation. Tonight they will spend time
we’ll put together the last minute things for Youth Sunday. just enjoying the cool-
So, come prepared! ness, shade and
May 8 – Youth Sunday/Celebration of the Women of the beauty of these amaz-
Church ing gifts of God. They
9:30am – Church School are already noticing
10:30am – Worship how many different
No FOC kinds of birds’ calls
May 15 they hear as they drift
9:30am – Church School off to nap.
10:30am – Worship A child discovering and integrating her or his place
TBA – FOC to Laser Tag in Creation is a fascinating process. It is a great gift to
or Miniature Golf or something like that (stay tuned!) be able to witness the growth. This congregation pro-
May 22 vides a beautiful, safe space where small children can
9:30am – Church School sit under huge eucalyptus trees, roll in green grass,
10:30am – Worship compare their height to baby crepe myrtles and plant
3:00pm-7:00pm – FOC End of the Year Pool Party & BBQ and eat kale, cabbage, corn and peppers.
at the Cummings Home (bring a drink or a snack to share, Alleluia!
Lynette DuClos Adelson
hot dogs and hamburgers provided!)

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424 W. Highland Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92405
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Another Lenten season has come and gone and the Lenten Task Force
wants to thank those who contributed so much to the Lenten Retreat and
Lenten Quiet Nights.
First, our Retreat this year was a change in format and resulted in a con-
Jim and Sheila Cimino
tribution to our Green Earth with the purchase and planting of the trees in the Residential Home Specialists
parking lot, and the planting of the crape myrtle trees provided by the City on
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an invaluable ally in bringing it to fruition. Mark found the money for the
trees and worked with Rose Gareau and landscaper David Ollis, to plan the
details of the project.
Mark also worked with Tom Townsend from the City Parks and Recrea-
tion Department to coordinate the procur-
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from Juan Pollo with serving help from the ‐‐  Pressure Washing 
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Lenten Quiet Nights always involve I maintained the church grounds from 2002‐10. 
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ship experience and the soup suppers.
First, Marion Wiens, Jeannie Marona, and
Dana Babb developed the materials to fa-
cilitate the five weekly presentations, and
the Worship Committee arranged for this year’s presenters who were: Mary
Bolaños, Reyna Nolin and Sandy Tice, Amy Smith, Wanda Skipper, and Nita
Zwolinski and Carol Valentine, and a special thanks to Kathy Showman who
Bobbitt Memorial Chapel
led in our singing. San Bernardino’s Oldest
As always, Earlene and Don Dudley created the chapel environment
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for the collage in Fellowship Hall which contributed to our theme “Connecting General Contractor
With Creation.”
We are a church family blessed with so many willing workers – Thanks be
to them and to God.
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In “What Did He Die For?” Twila Paris reminds us why we observe Me-
morial Day — and why we worship Jesus as our Savior. The first verse tells
of a 21-year-old soldier fighting for America’s freedom during World War II.
The second verse recalls another young man, many centuries prior, sent
May 1 Jack & Lea Houser by his Father to win eternal freedom from sin for the entire world.
Lily Bolaños The chorus offers this challenge:
Aidan Morris
May 2 Diana Panelli “What did he die for when he died for you and me,
May 4 James Keiper Made the sacrifice so that we could all be free?
Erika Mantei I believe we will answer each to heaven
Charles Peoples For the way we spend a priceless liberty.
May 5 Trevor Agre Look inside and ask the question, What did he die for?”
Lori Edwards
Alden Scott McGarvey Memorial Day challenges us to live so
May 6 Katie Willis as to honor the sacrifices made by mem-
May 7 Maggie Willis bers of the military. We value our free-
May 8 Virginia Usher dom because of the heavy price people
George & Shelley have paid for it. Likewise, every day
Biddlecombe we’re challenged to live so as to honor
May 9 Chasin Bricker Jesus’ supreme sacrifice. He calls us to
Rosalind Mantei spend our “priceless liberty” using our
May 10 Susan Skoglund
blessings to bless others.
May 11 Tinka Ponder
Barbara Noble
May 12 Wendy Lamb
May 14 Sam Adelson
Carol Coyne
May 15 Tom Adams
Donna Harman Lord, keep our servicemen and women safe, whether they serve at home or overseas.
Lynn Usher Hold them in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us.'
May 16 Jim Babcock
May 17 Tim & Lynn Usher
Wanda Skipper Please keep our military members in your prayers.
May 18 Florence Dybowski
Bob Wiens Seaman Mark Munz, US Navy, Iraq
Josie & Bob Short Sgt. Andrew Bonine, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS
May 22 Serena Direen Pvt. Rachael Bonine, US Army, Ft. Riley, KS
Josh Direen Staff Sgt. Will Drake, US Air Force, Langley AFB, VA
May 23 David Eakin Staff Sgt. Robert Bentley Wilson, US Army Schofield Barracks, HI
Jim Morris WO2 James Bentley Wilson, US Army, Iraq
May 25 Jackson Wilson Lt. Col. David Le Roy, US Air Force, Travis AFB, CA
May 27 Jenna Garza
Alan & Beverly Kristoffersen Please send additions and updates to RoseGareau@aol.com
May 28 Mark Adelson
Al & Mindy Rueda
Dale & Kathy Showman
Jon Preciado
May 29 Erick Guzman
May 31 Larry & Jeannie Marona

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