August, 2003 Calendar In This Issue: Looking Ahead A Witnessing to God's Healing Power in My Life True Colors "We Love Gaby" Fund Update How the Church has lifted bans laid down by the Bible The Optional Dinner Party Progressive Christianity (Part Two) The Good Shepherd and the Bad Shepherd Thank You from Africa OPCC Forum Estate Planning & Charitable Giving

by Chuck Edgar & Amiee Yanez

The recent passing of Elizabeth Needham Plumlee was a day of sadness for her daughter Gaby. Her mother's long illness had come to an end, and Gaby met the passing of her mother with strength and courage.

Gaby is now settling into her new home with us in Pasadena, and thanks to the thoughtfulness and generosity of our fellow parish members here at St. A's, attended her first day of school at her new school on Monday, June 23rd.

The "We Love Gaby" fund has given us the opportunity to enroll Gaby in Arcadia Christian, and we are very happy to report that after her first three days, Gaby absolutely loves the school and the community it represents. This is certainly an environment that will allow Gaby to move forward and thrive in this new chapter in her life.

Thanks once again to all of you who have made this possible, and a special thanks to the Sunday School children and the special contribution they made to the "We Love Gaby" fund.

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