News from Sunday School

Our combined Summer classes have been exploring some unique ways to worship. We explored dancing with the Hellgren-Allen's teaching the children an ancient form of dance from the British Isles. We made bells for our ankles and used sticks to celebrate and dance before the Lord. We celebrated like early Christians by dressing up, preparing treats and welcoming other Christians to share treats for coffee hour. We learned that Lydia, an early Christian was a wealthy cloth merchant, so we dyed our own purple cloth.

In August we are planning our first stuffed animal party. Everyone in Sunday School should bring their favorite stuffed animal on Aug. 21.

             Julie O’Brien, Sunday School Coordinator

Kuzanga Marimba Ensemble

Saturday, August 6th - 7 pm
The Attic Tea House and Gallery

The Community Music School of Santa Cruz and The Attic present an all-ages marimba dance party, featuring local band Kuzanga. Kuzanga plays happy energetic music from the Shona culture of Zimbabwe.

They play seven marimbas, ranging from soprano to bass, along with hosho (gourd shakers). Several generations, from young to old, often dance to this exciting music. Families are encouraged to attend this event - kids under 12 get in for free!

The Attic is located at 931 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. Tickets $10, $5 seniors / students with ID, kids under 12 free. For more info call (831) 426-9155 or visit www.communitymusicschool.org.

Kid's Celtic Music Garden Party and Concert

Saturday, August 13, from 12:00-4:00 PM

The Community Music School of Santa Cruz presents a Kid's Celtic Music Garden Party and Concert: a benefit for the Community Music School. The featured performers will be the Kid's Celtic Camp Band, who will have just completed two weeks of intensive Celtic music classes at day camp. This year there are Celtic harps, pennywhistles, flutes, fiddles, cellos, keyboards and guitars; 40 performers ranging in age from 6 -12.

This charming and kid-friendly event will take place at the beautiful Boomeria. 60 Verde Drive, in Bonny Doon, a Renaissance country estate complete with castle and catacombs, on Sat., Aug. 13, from 12:00-4:00 PM. Food and drink will abound. There will be a raffle too. Join in our revels!

There will be a basket for free will offerings. For more information contact Shelley Phillips.

Siena House Maternity Home

Siena House Maternity Home, a Christian non-profit corporation, is hiring a “Live-in Support Staff / Auction Assistant.” This position works 12-18 hours per week, in exchange for room and board. Please address resumes c/o Director and send to: Siena House Maternity Home, 108 High Street, Santa Cruz 95060. If you have any questions, please call us at 831-425-BABY, or email at office@sienahouse.org.

Ladies of the Church:
You Are Invited!!

What::  Baby Shower for Jong An

When:  Sat., Sep. 10, 2005 - 11:30 - 2:00

Where: 227 N. Navarra Dr., Scotts Valley

We are celebrating the much anticipated birth of Jong and Scot Olivier's baby boy, due in early October. Please join us for a luncheon, happy fellowship and fun!

Please call or email Sara DeRouchey, ASAP, to  let her know if you can come or not.

Hosted by: Sara DeRouchey, Lucy Gowan, Vicky Granger-Jones and Nancy Jackson