The First Baptist Church of Redlands
T A PE S T R Y
Dec 2019
Quit Speeding A Message from Pastor Shawn
Wo v e n To g e t h e r I n L o v e : C o l o s s i a n s 2 : 2
Issue No. 12
As the years have gone by I have become more connected to the liturgical year—the seasons of the church year which begin with Advent, then Christmas, followed by Epiphany, some Ordinary Time, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Eastertide, Pentecost, some more Ordinary Time, leading up to Advent again. I am nourished by the way that the seasons move through the events and meaning surrounding Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the life of the Church. I have found that within the seasons of the liturgical year, the various seasons of my walk with God are explored, such as waiting on God in Advent and seeing God revealed in Epiphany and my dependence on God in Lent and growing in my relationship with God in Ordinary Time. Every once in awhile I meet someone who takes the liturgical year very seriously and it comes out with a vengeance during Advent. For them one would not decorate a Christmas tree until Christmas Eve. One would not sing a Christmas Carol until Christmas Eve. And the “Liturgical Police” among them would not celebrate Christmas in any way until… (that’s right)…Christmas Eve. (Ok, I’ve never really met a “Liturgical Police” person). Though I am not a “liturgical legalist,” I do feel that when we rush right into Christmas, after the last dish is washed on Thanksgiving Day (or before), without taking time for Advent, we miss out. A simple way to look at Advent is that it is an interplay of three ribbons that are leading us to the event and message of Christmas, the coming of Christ. One ribbon is history, remembering the people of God who waited and longed for the coming of the Messiah. They struggled with hardship and exile, striving to hold on to the hope that someday the promised Messiah would come and change everything. Another ribbon is future, knowing that the world is waiting for the culmination of the Kingdom of God, when Jesus will return, and all the world is put to right. The third ribbon is the present, representing the times in our own lives and experiences with God that we are waiting for something, longing for God to do something, holding on to hope that things will be all right. The four words of Advent--Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love--take on fuller meaning when we allow ourselves to meditate on them from the perspective of each ribbon: past, future, and present. Each week as we light another candle on the Advent wreath, representing one of these words, let us allow that word to be a part of our thoughts, meditations and even study throughout the week. And when Christmas Eve arrives, we can celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world on the foundation of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. As we experience the “waiting” of Advent, the “fulfillment” that is the story of Christmas, becomes more powerful. So, let’s not get pulled over by the liturgical police for speeding through Advent on our way to Christmas. Let us experience the fullness of Advent as the ribbons of the past, future, and present gently lead us into the fulfilment of the coming of Christ into our world—Christmas! Love In Christ, Pastor Shawn
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MISSION 7 Worldwide Prayer Concerns: Congo, Bolivia, Haiti
1 A Message from Pastor Shawn : “Quit Speeding” 2 Staff and Contents
F E L LOWS H I P
MINISTRY
8 FBCR in Action
3 Pastor Nick : “At Home in Church” 4 Richard W. Steffen: “Have You Seen? Have You Heard”
9 Ann Smith: “Interview with Kevin Fisher”
NEWS
5 Prayer to God
10 Church News + FBCR in Action
6 Children’s Ministry
11 December Calendar
S TA F F Rev. Dr. Shawn Zambrows Senior Pastor shawn@fbcredlands.org
Nathan Jones Youth Director youth@fbcredlands.org
Nicholas Quient Associate Pastor nicholas@fbcredlands.org
Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org
Rev. Cheryl Sneller Director of Children’s Ministry cheryl@fbcredlands.org
Isa Terrell Communications Specialist isa@fbcredlands.org
Richard W. Steffen Minister of Music rwsteffen@gmail.com
Richard Colunga Buildings/Grounds
Linda Gentile Organist
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MI N I S T RY
at home in
CHURCH
Pastor Nick Quient
I went to a few churches when I was on my two-week vacation. The first time Allison and I returned to St. Barnabas in Pasadena, where we worshipped in the midst of our church family of three years. It was a delightful time of refreshment and tranquility. I was reminded of my time at First Baptist and of the few places in my life where I feel most at home, where I feel comfort and tranquility. As we left Pasadena on that Sunday, I felt a true sense of loss. I went to another church the following Sunday and was a bit surprised at the atmosphere. It was a church full of young folks, most of them covered in tattoos and pretty cool clothes (so I was the odd one out there, at least with the pretty cool clothes). And yet, despite being amidst a younger crowd, I felt a bit off. No one outside of my friend there greeted me outside of asking me what my name was, and nobody made a point of walking up to me and saying hello. It was an odd experience and caused me to reflect a bit upon the nature of the church and of hospitality. So humor me as I attempt to walk through this a bit. For example, when I came to First Baptist for the interview process I was invited into numerous people’s homes for meals and time together. As someone who is by nature very quiet and reserved (yes, I know, shocking), I was impressed by this display of generosity and welcome. It reminded me of Paul’s words in Romans 12:11 and 13: “Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor…. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.”
Sometimes a little hospitality makes everything new. Sometimes a little openness causes one to let their guard down. It might be tricky, or even a bit uncomfortable but I think it is healthy. This church excels at hospitality and loving one another with mutual affection. I was a stranger and I was welcomed as a member of the family. I’ve been in churches where the opposite was true. For the church and for those of us who are Christians, this is not simply a good way of loving God and loving our neighbors—although of course, it is that. Our act of hospitality is deeply theological, even Christological. We act like this because we are to imitate Jesus in all that we do. If we desire to be conformed to the image of the God who loves us, then we must strive to participate in what that image looks like: Christ-like hospitality. The extension of favor and kindness toward a friend, a neighbor, or even someone you don’t like very much: that is where the “new command” Jesus gives us thrives (John 13:34). So, as the church, let us remember in prayer those who are here. Let us reflect upon how we might continue our legacy of hospitality. In this Christmas season, let us meditate upon the work of Jesus, who showed us true hospitality in his life of service. Let us be seized by the bond of love that unites us to God in Christ by the Holy Spirit. May we continue to be a place of welcome, hospitality, and kindness in these days. Oh. And a very Merry Christmas to all of you!
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Have You Seen? Have You Heard?
by Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music
“However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived the things God has prepared for those who love him’ ” (1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV) According to Barnes’ Notes on the Bible, “this passage is quoted from Isaiah 64:4. It is not quoted literally; but the sense only is given. The words are found in the apocryphal books of Elijah. But it is evident that Paul had in his eye the passage in Isaiah; and intended to apply it to his present purpose.” I have always appreciated this passage as I consider the magnitude of the glory of God. Alfred R. Gaul was an English composer, conductor, and organist. Gaul wrote a large quantity of choral music in a melodious style influenced by Felix Mendelssohn. His best known cantata was The Holy City which premiered at the Birmingham Music Festival in 1882. Here are the lyrics of “Eye Hath Not Seen”, an alto solo in the cantata.
Conference requested he write, was complete. Here is his view of this passage of St. Paul. “The thing to which the apostle here refers particularly, is the wisdom which was revealed in the gospel; but he also intends, doubtless, to include all the provisions of mercy and happiness which the gospel makes known to the people of God. Those things relate to the pardon of sin; to the atonement, and to justification by faith; to the peace and joy which religion imparts; to the complete and final redemption from sin and death which the gospel is suited to produce, and which it will ultimately effect. In all these respects, the blessings which the gospel confers, surpass the full comprehension of people.” In Word Studies in the New Testament, a Bible commentary by Marvin R. Vincent (1834-1922), we read this about 1 Corinthians 2:9: “Paul takes only the general idea from the Old Testament passage. The words are not to be limited to future blessings in heaven. They are true of the present.” I am inspired by those words: “all the provisions of mercy and happiness which the gospel makes known to the people of God.” Now and for eternity.
Wonderful, inspiring words. But what are the “things” to which these refer? Are they blessings for us as we live in the kingdom of God here and now? Are they the joy of eternal life with God?
The Worship Choir is particularly involved with the 2nd question in my title: “Have you heard?” This is the Christmas cantata that we have been enjoying at our practices since our 1st rehearsal in September. The composer of the cantata is Joel Raney, and it was a great pleasure for me to attend a music reading session last July during which he introduced to us this just published cantata. “Have You Heard” calls on Celtic musical traditions and instrumentation to deliver a refreshing sound for Christmas. The cantata features many familiar Christmas carols, and some familiar Christmas texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk songs. A mysterious opening soon breaks into a setting of “I Saw Three Ships.” Later Raney reimagines the words of “O Come, All Ye Faithful” as he sets them to the traditional Scottish melody Loch Lomond. One of the highlights of this musical is “O Holy Night.” Written for soloist and choir, this selection joins the timeless words of the French poem “Minuit, chrétiens” (“Midnight, Christians”), written by wine merchant and poet Placide Cappeau (1808–1877) and usually sung to the music of Adolphe Adams, to the timeless tune Londonderry Air.
Joseph Benson was one of the leading Methodist ministers in England after the death of John Wesley. After nearly a decade of work, the commentary that The Methodist
Cantata Sunday is December 15. We hope our 3½ months of preparation will be used by God to inspire you as we share “Have You Heard.”
“Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, Neither have entered into the heart of man that things which God, Which God hath prepared for them that love Him, For He hath prepared for them a city, whose builder and maker is God.” The hymn writer Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) wrote the lyrics to a hymn in 1890 with the same title. “They tell me of a land so fair, unseen by mortal eyes, Where spring in fadeless beauty blooms, beneath unclouded skies. Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, Neither hath it entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared for them.”
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by Pastor Nick Quient
“Yes, there is reason to pray! And if we reflect upon this forgiveness which we must grant to others, how much more we feel that we must pray!” —Karl Barth Loving God, We give you thanks for the air we breathe, the life we live, the friends we have. All such good things come from you and you alone. The touch of a loved one, the embrace of a friend. We thank you for such blessed gifts, small as they might feel, for they reveal your care and loving-kindness for us and for all creation. We thank you for the work you have called us to. We thank you for the birth of your son, the one who became like us in every way. May we imitate his life with gladness of heart. At this time, we pray for our teachers. May they know rest and tranquility during this time. May you empower them, may you protect them. As we move through the holiday season, we pray especially for good health—physical and mental—on behalf of all. Grant us the strength to persevere and wisdom to know when to take time for ourselves. We pray for our country, especially in these days. We pray that righteousness would wash over us and justice would come to light. We pray for those who are in need, that you would remind us of our Kingdom work. May we be your hands and feet. To you and to you alone be our allegiance and our faithfulness, Lord of all creation. May your steadfast love reign over all things. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done. On earth. As it is in heaven. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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C hi ldr e n ’s ministry
REMEMBER “Remember” is an important word used in the Bible 166 times. So is “tell” with 556 times according to the NIV translation. We are exhorted by scripture to tell the story of the GOOD NEWS and how God continues to break into our present life. God broke into the world’s history when he told Mary she would birth a son, Immanuel (God is with us). In Texas the word “Remember” is important too. On my recent trip to San Antonio, Gregg and I visited the historic UNESCO site, The Alamo. I knew a little about the events that happened there but not much. The phrase “REMEMBER THE ALAMO” is famous and I assumed I understood what it meant but I didn’t. The docents mentioned that most don’t understand the meaning of the phrase and what the people were doing there. It started with a broken promise that after the victory from the Spanish , the new country of Mexico would be democratic in a federalist way. The new president reneged on that promise and was modeling his new government after the French emperor Napoleon and setting up a centrist government with him having absolute power.The people of the land would have no voice concerning how they were governed. Those 189 at the Alamo chose to defend the site against 6,000 trained Mexican soldiers. WHY? Perhaps it was their calling to defend and protect the values of freedom and justice against brutal tyranny. A few survived to tell the story but most did not. Interestingly enough General and President Santa Ana was captured weeks later and forced to give Texas its independence. Texas was a Republic until it joined the United States 9 years later. Yet God came in weakness to live among us to show us the way to lead our lives. Jesus was our example of God’s love and showed us what love looked like and how to love others. Didn’t Jesus also promise to set us free and within that freedom to work toward justice in our world? Therefore remembering is important and telling the story of how Jesus’ love broke through to us is even more important. Your children and grandchildren need to hear your story. Tell them this Christmas season. Blessings, Pastor Cheryl
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JD Campfire I Nov. 10
MI S S ION S
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
Congo International Ministries Katherine and Wayne Niles recently reported their joy at the arrival of a shipping container full of supplies sent by White Cross! The last container arrived 30 months ago, so this was long overdue. Inside were huge boxes of rolled bandages weighing 260 pounds; as well as baby kits, scrubs, operating gowns, and more. These supplies are a tremendous blessing to the medical work done in Baptist partner hospitals in Congo. Katherine shared how these supplies also bring so much encouragement because they offer tangible evidence of the prayer and support of the “White Cross” ministry of the American Baptists.
Bolivia
Haiti
International Ministries and Al - Jezeera news
International Ministries and Washington Post
Sarah Nash requests prayers for Bolivia. On October 20, the country held a presidential election, but the results were disputed, and an audit by the Organization of American States found voting irregularities. President Evo Morales and other key government leaders resigned, and Morales then fled to Mexico. Jeanine Anez declared herself to be interim president. Protesters who support Morales have taken to the streets in La Paz, Cochabamba, and other cities--mostly peacefully, though some clashes with police have turned violent. Transportation systems were shut down, limiting Sarah’s ability to do her work. After prayer and careful consideration, Sarah and other ABC global servants in Bolivia have returned to the United States to allow for the political situation to stabilize. Pray for a just and peaceful solution to emerge from this political crisis. Sarah also asks for prayers for day laborers who have gone multiple weeks without work due to the national strike.
Kihomi Ngwemi and Nzunga Mabudiga ask for prayers for Haiti as it also is being racked by near daily protests and demonstrations against the president. Protesters are frustrated by shortages of food, water, and fuel, as well as government corruption that has diverted money that was supposed to provide aid and public services. Nzunga reports that food prices have soared and medicine is hard to find, since pharmacies have not been receiving their shipments due to the fuel shortages. The barricades on the roads have crippled the eye clinic in the town of Ouanaminthe, but the clinic in Cap-Haitian has been able to continue its work. The university is restructuring its classes so that students don’t have to travel back and forth each day. Instead, a group of students in one discipline come for a week of intensive classes, staying on campus the entire time. Nzunga reports that the ongoing crisis has eroded trust between people and spread fear and suspicion. Pray that the leaders of Haiti would not enrich themselves while their people suffer. Pray that corruption would be rooted out and that these protests can subside. Praise God for the inventiveness of Nzunga and Kihomi and pray that their ministry can continue despite these obstacles. Pray that the good news of the gospel can shine through this darkness.
- Jonathan Peske If you have information to share about the persecuted church or news from the mission field, please share it with Jonathan Peske.
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F ELL O W S H IP
N O I T C A FBCR IN
BYF Lock - In, cleaning front sign I Nov. 9
This beautiful Advent candlestick is given in memory of Dolores Poore. Dolores was an active, loyal member of First Baptist Church of Redlands and sang in the Chancel Choir (Worship Choir) for several decades. The candlestick will be dedicated on Sunday, December 1 in worship, as we begin our Advent season.
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“Alice in Wonderland” BYF I Nov. 10
Interview with Kevin Fisher by Ann Smith
Kevin Fisher was born in Marin General Hospital in San Raphael, California in 1962. He grew up in Crestline, California were his father was a Presbyterian minister at Community Presbyterian Church there for 20 years. He has a sister and a brother. His sister, Christine, worked in various retirement homes as a geriatric care specialist. His brother, Karsten is a computer IT specialist who focuses on system development. Kevin graduated from Rim of the World High School in 1980. He knew Eve, his future wife, when they were both in high school. She was his best friend’s sister. However, no sparks flew until they met 10 years later at the party of mutual friends. They were married at Mission Asistencia in Redlands, in 1997. Kevin’s first memory of church is of being an acolyte in the worship service which had much the same duties as the acolytes (candle lighters) at Redlands First Baptist. However, like many of us who grew up in church, he did not begin to take Christ’s call on his life seriously until later. For Kevin, this happened when he was a freshman (9th grade) and attending a campus Bible study. After their marriage, Kevin and Eve lived near Cal State San Bernardino for some years. When it came time to buy a house, they ended up in Yucaipa. This necessitated some “church shopping.”
Kevin’s favorite Bible verse is John 3:16. He finds it marvelous beyond belief that God could give His son knowing what He knew would happen and that Jesus would choose to go through with the plan. His favorite Bible story is that of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37). He says that sometimes he identifies with the guy giving comfort and sometimes he identifies with the guy in the ditch. However, he feels he finds that the story gives him a lot of hope as well as good directions for how he should act. “Be Thou My Vision” (Hymnal 532) is his favorite hymn. He finds the lyrics full of hope and inspiration. And, he says, it is written in a key he can sing. One of the more vivid times he felt close to God was when he was going to university in Aix-En-Provence in southern France. He was feeling lonely and his feet took him to the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour in the center of town. In the sudden quiet created by the stone walls and the light of the stained glass windows he became aware of the centuries of prayer which had hallowed this place. He realized that he could find God everywhere. He also discovered that in this presence he not only felt better but was given the ability to face circumstances confident in God’s direction for his life.
They came to Redlands First Baptist through Bill and Beth Maury-Holmes whom they knew from the Redlands Bowl. The Holmes invited them to Thursday night dinners and they started to attend worship services.
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Ne ws HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS TO... 2
Marge Emrick
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Darla Dillow
3
Johndalene Mitchell
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Scott Nelson
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Janet Johnson
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Katie Zabaleta
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Alexander Brown
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Colin Melcher
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Melinda Kluza
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Ross Melcher
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Alex Lowe
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Nicholas Daniel
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Emma DeDoes
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Giselle Martinez
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Matt DeDoes
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Melody Wolfe
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Tracy Agboke
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Chris Keierleber
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Fred Bandel
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Erin Estey
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Charlie Zureick
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Janet Lee
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Allison Kishimoto
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Brendan Morgan
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Lyla Schultz
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William Sullivan
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Kate Applebee
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Carol Townsend
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Luthor Parks
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Ellen Tseng
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Jose Mendoza
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Maja Whitley
AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN’S NEWS
LOVE GIFT
So far in 2019, Miriam Circle and the Saturday Women’s Bible Study group have contributed $746 to Love Gift. This offering supports the entire mission of American Baptists. Anyone wishing to help us reach our $1000 goal is invited to place contributions in the ABW box in the church office by December 29th. Make checks payable to ABW First Baptist Church. Write “Love Gift” on the memo line. Thank you, Janet Roberts
Kenneth Schultz
(7/7/33 to 11/17/19) Submissions for the Tapestry should be sent to tapestry@fbcredlands.org by the 15th of each month.
december events CHILDREN’S NIGHT Thursday, December 12th the children will be invited to create Christmas tree ornaments right after the Thursday night dinner in the back of the fellowship hall. This will take the place of our Bible Exploration time. A storyteller will present a Christmas story. Holiday refreshments will be served. FIESTA DINNER Fiesta Dinner Night, a visit from Santa Claus and a Christmas movie will be on Thursday, December 19th. Children are invited to dress up in their pajamas and bring a cuddly friend along or a favorite blanket to spread out in the chapel. Parents don’t forget your cameras. (5:45-9:00) BAGEL BAR Bagel and Fruit Bar returns the Sunday after Christmas, December 29th at 9:15. This fellowship time takes the place of Sunday School. All ages are invited. Sunday School returns on January 5th.
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KERRI POYLE CELEBRATION Celebrate Kerri Poyle’s more than one decade of service to our nursery/toddler children. Say thank you and goodbye as she moves on to other expressions of care and education for the children of the Inland Empire. The patio fellowship, after the worship time on Sunday December 29th, will be in honor of Kerri. Card baskets for well wishes and gratitude will be set on the table. AGAPE BANNERS Need some creative centering and relaxation time this season? Take some time out and color this year’s banners. The banners will be set up to color at the back of the Fellowship Hall each Thursday Dinner Night. If you want to host a coloring event for your friends, neighbors, family, etc. let us know.
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Pray for Compassion
Pray for World Peace
30 Pray for Reconciliation 31 Pray for the New Year
29 Pray for
9:15 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9:15 a.m. Bagel and Fruit Bar 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Kerri Poyle Celebration 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room
OFFICE CLOSED
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village
8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room 6 p.m. Youth Christmas Party
New Beginnings
23 Pray for the Struggling 24
22 Pray for Safety
OFFICE CLOSED - New Years Eve -
9 a.m. Tapestry Team
- Christmas Eve OFFICE HALF DAY
7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
Pray for Togetherness
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village
8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:15 a.m. Cantata 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room
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Pray for Haiti
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Pray for the Needy
6:30 p.m. Diaconate, Lounge 7 p.m. Christian Ed, Field Hall Worship, Board Room Fin & Prop, Judson Hall Local Outreach, Chapel
Pray for the Commissions
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village
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6 - 8 p.m. Dental Clinic 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room 7 p.m. Executive Meeting, Board Room
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8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Hanging of the Greens 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room
Pray for Our Country
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village
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Tuesday
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Pray for the Advent season
Monday
8 Pray for Pastor Shawn
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Sunday
Pray for Pastor Nick
Pray for Refugees
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- Merry Christmas OFFICE CLOSED
Give Thanks to God
6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship
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Pray for a Pure Heart
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See events online at: http://www.fbcredlands.org/Calendar.html
Pray for the Staff
Pray for Congo
OFFICE CLOSED
26 Pray for the Hopeless
5:45 p.m. Fiesta Dinner and Children’s Moving Night 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
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5:45 p.m. Thursday Night @ FBCR 6:45 p.m. Opportunities Start Children’s Holiday Craft Night 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
12 Give Thanks for those in your life
5:45 p.m. Agape Dinner 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
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Thursday
OFFICE CLOSED
FBCR in 2020
Pray for your Family
27 Pray for
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Pray for the Lost
Pray for Bolivia
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Friday
Pray for the Homeless
Pray for Good Health
7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It
28 Pray for Change
7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It
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7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It
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7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It
7 Pray for Joy
Saturday
December 2019
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