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Woven Together In Love: Colossians 2:2

ISSUE No. 6

JUNE 2018

Ordinary

During the Church (or Liturgical) Year there are all sorts of seasons, highlighted by special celebrations. This past year it seems as though we have moved from Advent to Christmas to Lent to Holy Week to Easter to Pentecost with hardly any time to breathe in between. It has all been good and meaningful but with summer upon us, many of us are feeling a need to take a deep breath and find some refreshment. We are entering into that season called “Ordinary Time.” This will take us through the summer and the fall until we get to Advent. I grew up thinking that it was during the “extraordinary” times that I grew in my faith – camp, special conferences, exciting speakers, concerts. The problem is, when the excitement wears off, we think we need the next exciting thing to help us grow—and, in fact, we are probably not growing very much. Growth happens in “Ordinary Time,” when we incorporate into the routines of our lives the habits and activities that nourish our relationship with God. Someone said, “The function of routine is to give us time to recoup our energies for the next unpredictable challenge. Enjoy every minute of normal time you have. Store it in your heart as energy and endurance. You will someday need the peace and calm and certainty

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SHAWN

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you have garnered there.” Summer is often a time to be intentional about developing habits into our routine that will continue into the rest of the year. It is that time when we can read a book that nourishes our soul or spend time with people in a way that is refreshing and life-giving. We may have some time to be involved in service to others, either in a formal way, like volunteering at one of the organizations that are serving the community, or informally, by visiting someone who isn’t able to get out much, or fixing a meal for someone who is feeling overwhelmed -- maybe just sending a nice note to someone to brighten their day. In each act, incorporate prayer for the one that you are serving and for yourself, that you may learn something in this experience. You may want to pick out something about which you would like to learn, something that you would like to study. There may be someone who would do this with you.

I hope that during this Ordinary Time that we will all learn to carve out the space for Sabbath rest. From the beginning of time, God has intended that we take a day a week for rest. Some, at times, have allowed this to become a burden through legalism. But most of us have completely neglected this practice in our own lives. If we have a day that we don’t have to go to work, we need to get everything else done on that day. We are too overwhelmed to take any time off to just relax with God. So may I suggest taking one step at a time. If you can’t take a whole day, plan some kind of relaxing thing for part of a day. Read a book. Sit outside. Go for a walk or a hike. Be intentional about being “in the moment,” allowing all of the things that would get in the way to be put on hold for a while. Try to be “prayerful” in the experience— practice the presence of God in that space of time. You don’t need to be talking to God, just realize that God is there with you and enjoy it. As this practice becomes part of your routine, do what you can to expand it, either as a daily practice or a weekly practice. It is my prayer that this season of Ordinary Time will be one in which we each grow in our relationship with God and we as a church we move into a deeper sense of community with God and each other.

CALENDAR

STORIES & MORE

MISSIONS

MINISTRY

COVER

CONTENTS

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A Message from Pastor Shawn: “Ordinary Time” Staff and Contents Pastor Nick: “You?!? A Pastor?”

Music Ministry: “Pentecost: A New, Surprising, Spirit-Giving Fire” “Hidden Treasures of FBCR’s Heritage Room”

Worldwide Prayer Concerns: North Korea, Indonesia Do It Together Family Opportunities Children’s Ministry Wish List

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S TA FF Rev. Dr. Shawn Zambrows Senior Pastor shawn@fbcredlands.org Nicholas Quient Associate Pastor Rev. Cheryl Sneller Interim Director of Christian Education cheryl@fbcredlands.org Richard W. Steffen Minister of Music rwsteffen@gmail.com Linda Gentile Organist Nathan Jones Youth Director youth@fbcredlands.org Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org

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Get to Know: Kathleen Alexander

Eleanor Fishman Green Lake Scholarship Fund FBCR in Action

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Funny Stuff/Creative Corner Church News June Calendar

Laci Morgan Interim Communications Specialist laci@fbcredlands.org Richard Colunga Buildings/Grounds

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You?!? A Pastor? by Pastor Nicholas Quient

My friend about fell out of his chair when I informed him that I had accepted the role of an Associate Pastor at a Baptist church. Truth be told, it is both fitting and divinely humorous that my second Sunday at FBCR would fall upon the blessed day of Pentecost. For many of my family and friends, God’s sense of humor is evident in this! “You’ll need the Spirit!” My friend laughed as he pulled himself back into his chair. Saint Paul reminds us in Colossians 2:2 of our call as a people “woven together in love,” and in my very short time here at FBCR I have sensed an overwhelming sense of both God’s love and the genuine kindness exhibited by this body of believers. As someone who grew up wanting to be a Screenwriter for Film and Television but experienced a call to ministry and New Testament scholarship, I look forward to the coming days where—by God’s gracious favor—both of these gifts can come together as one. The Church is comprised of people with Godly gifts and talents and callings (Rom 12:4-8) and I look forward to serving with you to continually offer the love of God to those who most desperately need it. My pastoral vision for FBCR is largely twofold: first, to exhibit that love of God for others, and to be empowered by the love of God displayed by others. The love of God, as it might be said, is reciprocal and communal and I have seen a wealth of this love displayed to Allison and me by everyone here. We are deeply moved by your kindness and love, and we hope that we both can match your kindness in spirit and action. In getting to know you all, I have witnessed a grand community of believers who are engaged, open, and interested in big questions. As Associate Pastor of Spiritual Development, I look forward to watching our community grow and thrive by the power of the Holy Spirit. A second vision I have for FBCR is to work with others to offer various teaching materials in various formats (podcast, video, audio, etc) and to expand our teaching capabilities for those who seek to go deeper. Pastor Shawn and I have talked about this and we are of the same mind! Many cannot make it to any church these days due to time, work restraints or physical limitations, and a significant reason for expanding our technological content is to present our gifts of teaching ministry to those who cannot come to FBCR. There is a wealth of scholarship that the Church needs concerning issues of, for example, poverty and race and war, and my goal is to bring New Testament academia to the church. As I’ve said before, all scholarship should be dedicated to the church, almost as an act of worship, and I view my vocation no differently. Dr. Donald Hagner of Fuller Theological Seminary taught me that over a glass of grape juice during a dinner at Chapman University. Here at FBCR, we are an educated and gifted body, and together we have an overabundance of educational riches to offer people who are hungry for the love of God in Christ. Thus, if a brother or sister cannot make it to church, perhaps it is our goal to try and offer church to them via social media and teaching content. May that be our goal and our vocation as ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:15-21). In an age of ever-increasing news content and international conflict, a church that does not seek to engage on the playing field of the Internet cannot survive. Like my friend above, we might end up being stuck in our chair or worse, nearly falling out just trying to keep up. But, thanks be to God for the opportunities before us and for the wisdom and will to press on. With summer before us and Pentecost behind us, I look forward to the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, as we move together as one into the future.

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Pentecost: A New, Surprising, Spirit-giving Fire By Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music

After worship each Sunday, I reflect on our time together as a faith community. Some of the questions I ask myself are: Whom did we worship? Was our time together genuine? Was our music relevant and meaningful to those gathered? Was our music contemporary? AND did it draw from the best worship music from centuries of worship experience that has happened before us? Did it include our previous “1st Service” music and “2nd Service” music? Was it intergenerational? Did it involve “enough” instruments as well as voices? Last month we celebrated Pentecost: the birthday of the Christian church. As I was preparing the music for our Pentecost Sunday worship, I was inspired as I read this poem: Pentecost Fire. “Fire from heaven - not rainingdown destruction fire but lighting fire, a-lighting on soul kindling waiting for blessing. Tongues of fire! Isaiah’s hot coal, cleansing tongues, loosing tongues, unleashing tongues to speak unfathomable glories. Tongues of fire! Night-lighting fire, leading lost ones, comforting scared ones, healing scarred ones, warming fire. Tongues of fire! Burned-notconsumed fire, Moses’ bush, shining emblem in a desert of shame. Tongues of fire! Shadrach’s fire singeing some, shielding others, revealing the Son of God.” (from Discipleship Ministries, United Methodist Church, umc.org, “A 21st Century Worship Resource for Pentecost,” May 2018) One of our Songs of Worship on Pentecost Sunday was “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God.” It is another

wonderful song by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. It is one of 15 new hymns which appear in the hymnal “Hymns for the Christian Life” by Keith and Kristyn Getty, which blends Celtic and bluegrass sounds. Having been written just 6 years ago, it is another example of a song that we share in worship that is contemporary and that the FBC Staff hopes is relevant, meaningful, and inspirational to our faith community. Our Worship Choir selection that day was “A Festive Song of Joy” by Hal Hopson (1999). That text was inspired by Psalm 96:1-3 (NRSV): “O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.” The song was in English and in Latin, although two languages are by far fewer than those spoken on that first Pentecost! The Pentecost experience brings an exciting understanding of those words from so long ago: “a new song.” Now, back to my title of this article about Pentecost. Pentecost: New? It was. It was a new way to commune with God. This Spirit was given to us at Pentecost to comfort, sustain, inspire, and encourage us. Pentecost: Surprising? Well, it shouldn’t have been to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus said that the Spirit that will be given will be our champion and supporter as we commune with God: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you

everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.” (John 14:2526 NRSV) The prophet Joel in the Hebrew scriptures told us it would happen: “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” (Joel 2:28-29 NIV) [Note: did you catch Joel’s inclusive language?] Pentecost: Spirit-giving? Oh yes: Spirit-filled AND Spirit-giving. “When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be individual flames of fire alighting on each one of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.” (Acts 2:1-4 CEB) The disciples were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks or Shavuot. That Pentecost experience launched the large-scale spreading of the Gospel. Acts 2:41-42 (NRSV) gives is this account: “So those who welcomed his (Peter’s) message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” May our Spirit-filled outreach to all affect today’s world – both near and far – in the same new, surprising, Spirit-giving way.

Hidden Treasures of FBCR’s Heritage Room by Michelle Grace McBride

GOT TREASURES? Treasures abound within the walls of our church. These, of course, are the treasures of this world, not the treasures of heaven about which Matthew writes (6:20). Over the last several years, a concerted effort was launched to gather and organize all of our treasures in one place and to protect, enhance, and display all of these artifacts. Here, in the Heritage Room, is gathered the history of our church and our church family. HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT I HAVE SEEN? Have you visited the Heritage Room and our archives upstairs on the second floor of the Christian Education building? Space previously used by the Mustard Seed Tutorial Center was re-purposed for use as the Heritage Room. Its recent renovation provides an inviting environment to see both the large and small slices of our FBCR history. Boy Scouts. Sing Out Redlands. Holy Mackerels softball team. ABW. Missions and missionaries. Dinnerware and cutlery. VBS. The list is as long as the interests and activities of our church heritage. For a church founded in 1887 and anticipating its 131st anniversary this November, that’s a LOT of heritage! HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? A generous gift from a history-minded church member funded the recent upswing in interest and activities related to the Heritage Room and archives. In 2014, upon receipt of this gift, the Finance and Property Commission constituted a committee to develop and implement plans for the Heritage Room. Treasures were collected from disparate locations around the church— the annex at the north end of the Chapel (which had served as our church’s first library), the Chapel balcony, the kitchen, the office, closets in Sunday School classrooms, and, especially importantly, from FBCR members and friends. THE BIGGEST SURPRISE OF ALL…SO FAR From a non-descript box emerged a 10-foot by 12-foot (Yes, FEET!) map of the African continent that shows the principle American Baptist Missionary Union stations of the time, along with stations of other denominations with a presence in Africa. The names of the countries and their shapes have evolved over time, but the map colors remain vibrant and true. This is particularly notable because the map, not protected in any special way, was drawn, lithographed, and manufactured by G. W. & C. B. Colton & Company of New York, copyrighted in 1895. Yes, that’s 123 years ago! A NEW TAKE ON THE THREE Rs How many Rs? Research. Repair, Revive, Restore. Refinish. Replace. Relocate. Re-paint. Reclaim. Report. Republish. Read. Reach. Receive. Reveal. Recover. Refresh. Refine. Remember. Renew. Reveal. This is what has been taking place, recently as well as over the decades. Early Church Clerks also served as the church historian. Over time, those roles were separated and historians/archivists served outside the role of the Church Clerk. In recent decades, the names of Margaret Hall (Elmer, too), Elizabeth Kiel, and Kathy Briggs Hine are remembered as historians. The current Heritage Room and archives committee is comprised of Dianne Creech, Carol Kiel Ray, and Anne Sandel. Doing their share of the “Rs”, Dale Barwick, Jim Creech, David Hamilton, and Jeff Waldron were instrumental in creating the environment of the Heritage Room: Dale with his photos and framing; Jim, David, and Jeff as craftsmen for all of the painting and woodworking. A special thank you goes out to Dennis Chenevert for all his help finding carts, lifting and moving boxes, plus his generous heart and positive attitude. Thanks to all who have brought us to our current Heritage Room and archives. OUR TIES TO THE MAROON AND GRAY Do you know the story of the University of Redlands’ earliest days here at FBCR? It is a great story! For all of the University of Redlands Bulldog fans among our readership, be on the lookout for Heritage Room displays and activities in November when we celebrate our historical ties to the U of R. Wear your maroon and gray, but, please, no pajamas! WHAT IS MY PLACE IN THIS VERY ROOM? Can you help continue to enhance the Heritage Room and the archives? If you, your family, or your friends come across any FBCR artifacts, consider donating these to our Heritage Room. Please do not assume that we already have these items in our collection. Do you have Sunday School or VBS curricula, orders of service for Sundays or memorial services? Of particular interest are pictures of the church, its family and friends, and our many activities. A recent gift of a 15-drawer map- and photocabinet allows us plenty of room to sort, title, and organize hundreds if not thousands of photos. All such items are welcome. An example of a recently donated treasure is the Bible of Isaac Ford, given by Fred and Barbara Ford and their family. Sadly we do have some gaps in our collection, so please be on the lookout especially for any artifacts from the 40s and 50s and any Annual Reports prior to 1946. These items may seem like ancient history to many of our members, but one never knows what might be lurking in that old box at the back of the closet. This is especially true for our multi-generational families! If you are fresh out of artifacts but want to support our Heritage Room, please come and visit us. The Heritage Room is available on Wednesdays from one o’clock to three o’clock and by appointment with committee members. The Heritage Room is not yet endowed, so monetary gifts in honor or in memory of heritage-minded people are welcome.

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Worldwide Prayer Concerns

“But recall those earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and persecution, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.” –Hebrews 10:32-33 Here are three stories that look back on how God has worked over many years--may these stories challenge and inspire us to take stock of how God wants to use us to bless others in 2018.

North Korea Press Enterprise and other news sources Just a few months ago, we offered prayers for Kim Dong Chul, Tony Kim, and Kim Hak Song, who were languishing in prison in North Korea. In May, as a gesture of goodwill ahead of a summit meeting, all three men were sent home. Praise God for this answer to prayer! I also learned the Press Enterprise reported that Tony Kim was a graduate of UCR and that his family lived locally in the Riverside area. In a statement from Kim’s family, they wrote, “Mostly, we thank God for Tony’s safe return. We appreciate all of the support and prayers of friends and even strangers during this challenging year. We ask that you continue to pray for the people of North Korea and for the release of all who are still being held.” Pray also for the work of International Christian Concern, who broadcasts Christian programming over the radio waves into North Korea. Though the government tries to jam the broadcasts, the message of hope in Jesus Christ is still able to make it into this tightly controlled country. Pray for those who hear the good news through this platform to find a fellowship of believers who can support them in their faith.

Indonesia

CNN.com and www.persecution.org In mid-May, the city of Surabaya, Indonesia’s second largest city, was hit by multiple suicide bombings perpetrated by ISIS linked terrorists. Three different churches were bombed on a Sunday, killing 12 and injuring 40. An attack on the city police headquarters the following day injured 10. Sadly, these attacks were carried out by a few families in which the parents encouraged the children to take part in a suicide attack. Pray that the Christian minority in Indonesia can demonstrate Christ’s love and hope in a way that draws others into their fellowship. Pray that those who would kill both others and themselves would discover that God is calling them to a life that is beyond what they ever imagined.

-Jonathan Peske

If you have information to share about the persecuted church or news from the mission field, please share it with Jonathan Peske.

Do It Together Family Opportunities Young Families continue to meet on Wednesdays at 10:30. Call Kathy Alexander (909-435-9667) for the location because they move around to exciting places for the young ones to experience and explore. I hear they are going to Redlands “Touch A Truck” event on June 9th. The group is suitable for parents with babies up through Kindergarten.

All Families:

Thursday Night children’s Bible study continues through June 7th. It sure was fun for the children to make the Pentecost decorations for our Church’s celebration. We will continue to stay in the mood to celebrate and witness what God has done and continues to do with God’s people. Now that we have celebrated Jesus’ sending of the Holy Spirit to help us live a joyfilled and meaningful life, we celebrate the birth of the Church. Don’t be surprised if the CE wing looks like someone had a birthday because The Historical Church has just been birthed. Game Night is returning on our last Thursday Night Dinner June 14th. Dinner will start downstairs in the Fellowship Hall and then move upstairs for outside games, round table fellowship and dessert. This is a great time to bring a neighbor or friend for some good ‘ole Church family fun. Does anyone have a croquet set we could borrow? Thursday night dinner and programming will return in September.

Children’s Sunday School News

Over the Summer we will continue to offer our God’s Kids program during worship time at 10 a.m. Nursery and Toddler care starts at 10 also. “Level Up Sunday” celebration in the worship service is happening on June 10th. Many of our children are raising up a Sunday School level. The “soon to be” 3rd graders will receive their own Bibles as they transition into Junior Disciples. This date is also the last Sunday school for the Summer.

Junior Disciples

Junior Disciples’ Summer Program begins Sunday, June 24 for our disciples that are in 3rd through 5th grade. Delayed for one week, because our own Pastor Nick will be installed at our Church, and the JD’s need to experience and witness this blessed and happy event. We have a great line up of guest speakers that will share their experience of Bible study, prayer, worship, baptism, missions, tithing, communion and hospitality. They meet every Sunday during the Sermon time. Some special events are on the JD Summer calendar too. On Sunday July 1st Pastor Cheryl will host a fire pit cook out with hot dogs and smores. If it is hot it is possible that some games might be wet ones. Another date is Sunday August 5th.

Children's Ministry Wish List Thank you to two senior couples that donated soft balls to the toddlers. Thank you to a Mom that was getting rid of some of her children’s toys and let me look through them first. Thank you to Angel, Richard and Gregg for working toward the buying and hanging of the blinds and decorative curtains in the Nursery and Toddler rooms. My need this month is for some creative people who will buy small stuffed animals to make curtain tie backs. It only requires a stuffed animal and some Velcro. For more details, I have a picture of it.

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Get To Know: Kathleen Alexander By Ann B. Smith

Kathleen was born in San Bernardino, California, at St. Bernardine’s hospital. She spent her earliest years in Grand Terrace. She attended Grand Terrace Elementary School through fifth grade. Then, her family moved to Colton, where she finished her education and graduated from Colton High School. She has two living sisters. One sister, Myrna, lives in Yucaipa and works for the school district, where she is very busy keeping track of yard duty assignments. Her other sister, Kim, lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she is teaching third grade this year.

Kathleen’s present life is centered around being a homemaker and a mother to her son, Matthew. She is also a major care-taker for her mother and other relatives. She still holds an active California teaching credential and hopes to return to work in a school district in the future.

Kathleen was brought up attending the First Assembly of God Church in Colton. She remembers Camp Pine Crest in Running Springs as the high point of her religious experience. She enjoyed being part of a large group and the fact that there was always something new to do and that all the experiences were centered around knowing Christ better. She also enjoyed meeting the camp missionaries and hearing their testimonies. As for her “aha moment” when she recognized God’s power and authority, it happened as she saw her grandfather healed after doctors had given up. She knew what she was witnessing was God’s power and that He had done the impossible. Kathleen came to Redlands when she bought a house in the city where she could take care of her mother. Her son was born four years ago.

She found First Baptist Redlands Church when she walked in one Sunday. It happened to be Rally Day (the start of the new church school year) and she was impressed with the children’s program. The first people who got her involved with the church’s program were Melanie

handle anything. The other, The Old Rugged Cross, reminds her of her own salvation and the promises of eternity.

Medlin and Melinda Kluza. She also became good friends with Pastor Joe DeRoulhac and his wife Cindy. She found them easy to talk to and helpful in her spiritual growth. She says, “It was the end of my wilderness period.” Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11. “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” She says that when she remembers to lean on the Lord’s understanding, she has always been aware of His plans working out for her. Her favorite Bible story is the parting of the Red Sea because it is an example of how openings will appear when you follow God. Kathleen has two favorite hymns. One, How Great Thou Art, tells her of God’s love and how it encompasses the world. It reminds her that God can

She says that one time when she felt especially close to God was when her Mom nearly passed away. She says she felt the presence of the Holy Spirit comforting and reassuring her. A second time was when her son Matthew was born. She says that he came very early and very quickly. The fact that he only weighed three-anda-half pounds worried those around her. But she felt God’s love encompassing her and knew both she and her baby would be okay. Kathleen says she is happy with the way First Baptist Redlands is helping her to grow in her faith. She looks forward to becoming even more active in its programs.

Eleanor Fishman Green Lake Scholarship Fund By Janet Roberts

Green Lake Conference Center, located in south Central Wisconsin, has been a place of Recreation since 1944. It is a beautiful leadership training center which is a resource for renewal, raising vision, and enriching ministry. Year-round happenings there include conferences, retreats, celebrations, family reunions, and abundant recreational opportunities. “A Closer Walk With God” has been the motto from the beginning and is a result of every Green Lake experience. The 2018 schedule includes: World Mission Conference July 4-8 Church Musician’s Conference July 15-21 Spiritual Growth Retreat August 5-11 American Baptist National Men’s Conference September 7-9 Women’s Prayer Retreat February 21-24, 2019 75th anniversary Celebration August 4-11, 2019.

When you are ready for the spiritual boost of a Green Lake experience, talk to Pastor Nick, who will arrange help with expenses from the Eleanor Fishman Green Lake Scholarship Fund.

Visit www.glcc.org for detailed information about events, housing, etc. Pastor Shawn and husband, Rod Zambrows, are going to World Mission Conference this July. Decades ago, Eleanor Fishman established a scholarship fund to help the people of our church go to Green Lake. The current value of the endowment is $5,848. The unspent balance of the income fund is $3,348.

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Don’t forget to share your photos of FBCR events, services and gatherings with us! We’d love to see the year through the eyes of our members. (Kid photographers are welcome, too!)

The Children parade down the aisles on Pentecost

The Hansen family celebrates the dedication of baby Madelynn

Baptism Day

We had four baptisms this month

The Youth join the Worship Team

“Hanging out” during Fellowship time on the patio

C A L E N DA R

Summer Sun

a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson

Great is the sun, and wide he goes Through empty heaven with repose; And in the blue and glowing days More thick than rain he showers his rays.

FUNNY STUFF

Though closer still the blinds we pull To keep the shady parlour cool, Yet he will find a chink or two To slip his golden fingers through. The dusty attic spider-clad He, through the keyhole, maketh glad; And through the broken edge of tiles Into the laddered hay-loft smiles. Meantime his golden face around He bares to all the garden ground, And sheds a warm and glittering look Among the ivy’s inmost nook. Above the hills, along the blue, Round the bright air with footing true, To please the child, to paint the rose, The gardener of the World, he goes.

Do you have a drawing, painting, comic strip, or photo of a craft project you’ve made that can be featured in the Art Corner, or a joke you’d like to share? Send it to tapestry@fbcredlands.org.

An Ordinary Study: Personalities of the First Testament

Licensing and Installation of Pastor Nick Quient Sunday, June 17, 10:15 am Guest Preacher: The Rev. Andy Quient, ABCOFLASH Executive Minister

A summer sermon series. The following characters (not listed in order) will be the topic of sermons this summer. We would like for people to volunteer to do artwork that will go with each of these characters to be used in various ways to supplement the series. If you are interested in participating this way, contact Pastor Shawn or Pastor Nick. Aaron—Miriam—Eve—Abigail—Hagar-Deborah/Jaal--Rebecca/Isaac—Ehud-Lot’s Daughters--Ruth/Naomi--Hannah

Happy June Birthday To...

JUNE

1- Deena Barwick 4 - Myra Daniels 4 - Kevin Fisher 5 - Jonathan Peske 6 - Samuel Warren 7 - Hilary Craw 8 - Barbara Williams 11 - Betty Thomas 12 - Richard Plantenga 13 - Ben Dillow 13 - Claudia Guzman 13 - Madeline Keierleber 13 - Erick Mendoza 14 - Tom Hershey 14 - Lisa Olson 15 - Meridyth McLaren 18 - Haylee Richardson 19 - Richard Carlson 21 - Don Olson 22 - James Estey 22 - Charles Miller III 23 - Fleury Laycook 23 - Mae McLaren 25 - John Townsend 27 - Dianne Creech 27 - Penny Walker 28 - George Nelson 29 - Richard Bueermann 29 - Nicholas Quient 29 - Michael Reynolds 30 - David Hamilton 30 - Melanie Medlin 30 - Lauren Olson

Pray for Sunday School Teachers

Pray for the Angry

Pray for Fathers

Pray for our Toddlers

8:30 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting

7 p.m. Executive Council, Lounge

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. Grief Share Lounge

Pray for Grace

25 Pray for Nick

Pray for the Homeless

Pray for World Peace

1 p.m. Miriam Circle 6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship

19 Pray for the Hopeless 20

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting - Plymouth Village Board Room 4-6 p.m. Grief Share - Lounge

18 Pray for Healing

for generous 13 Pray hearts

Pray for Glen and Rita Chapman

Pray for a Loving Heart

6:30 p.m. Diaconate, Lounge 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 7 p.m. Christian Ed, Field Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. Grief Share - Lounge Hall Fin. & Prop., Judson Hall Local Outreach, FH SS Class 1 Worship, Boardroom

Wednesday

Tuesday

8:30 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. Grief Share - Lounge

Monday

for the Broken for Church 12 Pray 11 Pray Hearted Meetings

8:30 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting

Sunday

Pray for the Cooks

Thursday

Pray for Recreations

10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:45 p.m. Classes 7:45 p.m. Choir Practice

Understanding

28 Pray for

10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:45 p.m. Classes 7:45 p.m. Choir Practice

21 Pray for Guidance

Pray for Richard C.

Pray for Deborah House

Pray for Good Health

Pray for Tolerance 8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It

8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It

Pray for Caregivers

8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It 9 - 12 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, David’s Corner

10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:45 p.m. Classes 7:45 p.m. Choir Practice

Pray for a Pure Heart

Pray for Family Service

8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It

Saturday

1 Pray for Forgiveness

Friday

J UN E 2 0 1 8

14 Pray for our Country 15 Pray for Angel

10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:45 p.m. Classes 7:45 p.m. Choir Practice

See events online at: http://www.fbcredlands.org/upcomingevents.html This month’s prayers were organized by Berva Smith.

Pray for the 10Worship Choir

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Women’s Bible Study Meets every 2nd Saturday of the month in David’s Corner room, from 9 a.m. to noon. We will be studying INTEGRITY. Upcoming topics: June 9th - Offer Forgiveness. John 21 July 14th - Trust God. Psalm 25

Luke 21:30 “as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near.”