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The First Baptist Church of Redlands

T A PE S T R Y

Oct 2019

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. 10

Good News

A Message from Pastor Shawn Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. – Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20)

One aspect of being a disciple of Christ is “making disciples.” Jesus called us to share the good news of the Kingdom of God wherever we go in the world. As we read the stories in Acts we see that the early Christians took this very seriously and traveled all over the Mediterranean world and beyond, sharing about Christ, establishing communities of faith and sharing the values of the Kingdom of God. As the First Baptist Church of Redlands we trace our heritage and our mission back to Jesus as we seek to follow Christ in our world today. Though we are involved in the work and support of this mission to share the Good News of Jesus Christ in our church, neighborhood, and world throughout the year, it is in October that we focus on the work that is being done internationally. As I have grown up in the American Baptist family and have met and known missionaries over the years, there have been times that I have known about issues in other countries from them before I have heard or read about those issues in the news. Other times I will see something come up in the news and I will soon find out that our missionaries and global servants are already involved in ministering in the context of those same issues. One such issue has to do with refugees. All around the world, because of war or conflict, there are places that become uninhabitable for people. They lose their homes and means of making a living. They are threatened by violence and death. They leave their countries, often with

only what they can carry, facing dangerous situations, searching to find lives of peace for themselves and their children. We have heard these stories from our global servant, Melanie Baggao who serves alongside the churches in Lebanon as they minister to those who have come from war-torn Syria. The stories of Christians in Lebanon, with family histories of conflict with Syrians (most of whom are Muslims), now welcoming those who would be considered enemies, are moving examples of the reconciling power of the Good News of Christ. On a closer front, we hear about refugees from Myanmar (formerly called Burma) who have been resettled by our government in various cities around the United States. Many of these refugees were considered “ethnic minorities” in Myanmar and were persecuted and displaced from their homes by the Burmese army and government because of their ethnicity, but also because of their religion. We hear in the news about the Rohingya people who have fled into Bangladesh, having been persecuted and denied civil rights because of their Muslim religion. For years, and even still, there are Kachin, Karen, and Chin people in Myanmar who have been displaced across the borders into Thailand, or even into IDP camps within Myanmar. Many of these people are not only Christians, but Baptists, who are persecuted for their ethnicity and their religious faith. Over the years our church has been the “retirement home” of missionaries that have served in Burma (until missionaries were expelled from there in 1965). Betty Lue Johnson, who recently died at the age of 101, was one of them. She, with her husband, served the Chin people for decades. Chin Baptist leaders, who are now in the U.S., officiated at her memorial services, sharing the stories of Betty Lue’s ministry and bringing the Gospel message. That weekend over 300 Chin churches around the world remembered their “last missionary,” Betty Lue Johnson. The largest American Baptist church in the state of Indiana is a Chin church.

M IN I S T RY

In the last couple of years, our church has come to have a relationship with Kachin Baptists in Myanmar though a retired missionary who died in 1933. Alice Roberts started a school in the community of Bamaw in the Kachin State, in the late 19th century. She was serving there with her husband, establishing that school alongside the mission compound. The Baptist community has continued to thrive even after missionaries were forced to leave in 1965. They are now re-establishing the Roberts School and we are partnering with them to provide graduate-level education to two of their teachers. I hope you have met Ja Seng Brim who is now with us and pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Redlands. The Roberts School serves many children who have been driven from their homes within Myanmar by the military and are living in IDP camps as refugees within their own country. But foremost in the news is about those refugees at our own southern border. We have global servants that are moving in and among those who have come from Central America and are seeking asylum in our country because of violence that threatens them and their families in their home countries. One of these missionaries is Ray Schellinger who works alongside churches on both sides of the border, who are ministering to refugees and immigrants. But on a closer front, we have learned from Deliris Carion-Joseph, who is a missionary serving at Deborah House in Tijuana, and her husband Moise, about the Haitian refugees that are in Tijuana. This past year our church has been sending teams to do dental work with these refugees from Haiti. Under the leadership of Erin Estey and Bethany Kronberg, we now have a “dental ministry” with refugees at our southern border four times a year. This month of October we will continue to highlight our work around the world and we will be asking for all of us to support this work with our prayers and our money. It is my hope that we will realize that this work is not just something that is far away and abstract. We as people of FBCR are directly involved in work that is touching the lives of displaced people all over the world. May this influence our praying and our giving, as well how we connect to the news we hear and read. In Christ, Pastor Shawn

STAFF COVER

Rev. Dr. Shawn Zambrows Senior Pastor shawn@fbcredlands.org

1 A Message from Pastor Shawn : “Good News” 3 Staff and Contents

Nicholas Quient Associate Pastor nicholas@fbcredlands.org

MINISTRY 4 Pastor Nick : “Rejoice in the Birth of Tomorrow” 5 Richard W. Steffen: “Our Austin Organ, An Organ Story, and a Celebration”

Rev. Cheryl Sneller Director of Children’s Ministry cheryl@fbcredlands.org Richard W. Steffen Minister of Music rwsteffen@gmail.com

6 Prayer to God 7 Children’s Ministry

Linda Gentile Organist

MISSIONS 8 Worldwide Prayer Concerns: Myanmar, Bolivia, The Bahamas

Nathan Jones Youth Director youth@fbcredlands.org

FELLOWSHIP

Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org

9 Ann Smith: “Interview with Mark Estey”

NEWS 10 Church News + FBCR in Action 11 October Calendar

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MI N I S T RY

Rejoice in the Birth of Tomorrow Pastor Nick Quient

“You who are righteous, rejoice in the Lord and be glad! All you whose hearts are right, sing out in joy!” Psalm 32:11 (CEB)

It was about in the middle of last month, on a cool Saturday morning (well, cool for Redlands anyway). Allison and I woke up and decided to drive up into the middle of Oak Glen for our anniversary. We didn’t have a plan in mind, but we went anyway, smiling and holding hands. We ended up picking apples and pears and riding on a hay trailer behind a loud tractor, reflecting on our six years together.

Often, I think for me at least, one’s calling can lose its luster. The relational components get sanded off in favor of checklists and worries about what tomorrow may bring. Concerns about finances, for instance, weigh heavily. We all struggle with the things of the week and the month and the year. God knows the future and we are left to live it out—together.

As I write this now, I reflect upon the complex emotional reality of the various Psalms. Psalms of joy, of pain, of sorrow, of deep vengeful anger, of love, and I think back upon my time spent here at First Baptist. In many ways, it mirrors my relationship with Allison: not without struggle, not without trials, and certainly not without a whole lot of learning and growing.

As such, I ask that we reflect upon what the Psalmist says to us: “rejoice in the Lord and be glad!” This charge to us is a reminder that the birth of tomorrow may yield wonders, wonders beyond anything we can imagine. May we rejoice and be glad and filled with joy even when it is dark and things seem lost and cold. After all, the world was not made by a cold, dead, uncaring God. So, let us live and rejoice in what God is doing, things seen and things unseen, bringing glory to his name.

But, in the end, I wouldn’t change it for the world. My hand in hers, her head against my shoulder. There is a deep gladness in my heart as our church moves toward Thanksgiving and Advent together, spending time together as a church family in worship and in the breaking of bread. I want us to be ever mindful of our calling to live as God wants us to, but also to take delight and joy in this calling.

One tomorrow at a time. As Julian of Norwich has so beautifully said, “All shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.”

Our Austin Organ, An Organ Story, and a Celebration by Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music

“The voices that I imagined I heard seemed very real then – yes, they were quarreling, over the same old subject that we have heard so many times: Who is the most important? The different families of pipes disputed; each group thought itself the most important part of the organ.

Photos by Fleury Laycook and Marla Steffen Our sanctuary was built in 1952, and our Austin Organ was installed in 1958. Since that year, we have been so inspired by the power and the mystery of the sounds that come from it. And we have been so blessed by the wonderful organists who have used this orchestra of sound in worship services, weddings, and memorial services. Here is a shortened version of a story written by former FBC minister Dr. Frank B. Fagerburg (FBC Redlands from 1952-1960). It was read by Dr. John Townsend many times at FBC Los Angeles, including on that church’s organ rededication. And it was read on Worship Leaders Appreciation Sunday last month in our worship service, 58 years after it was first read at our church. “A few days ago I walked in the hall up behind the organ and I imagined that I heard some voices. They seemed to be arguing among themselves, and so I unlocked the door and stepped into the organ chamber. I was surrounded by a forest of pipes made of metal and wood. And the organist must use not only ten fingers upon three rows of keys, but also two feet upon a row of wooden pedals.

“Above them all I heard the deep tones of the Diapason family: ‘It would be foolish to imagine that any other family could mean quite as much as we do. The walls of our pipes are very thick. Imagine how thin and weak your music would be without us.’ “The Flute family broke in and said: ‘Where would the organ get its quality that makes it so much like a great orchestra if we were not here?’ But other voices interrupted: ‘Orchestra? But where would an orchestra be without the violins, violas, and cellos? We are of the String family.’ But the fourth family broke in: ‘Tut, tut! We are the reeds! We are the aristocrats of the organ.’ “Then I heard some other voices. They came from the Chimes; the Chimes sound like bells in a beautiful tower. “I could not keep silent any longer. ‘Shame on you. You are certainly like us human beings; we are all very different. But no group is more important than another. We all need each other. All together, you are wonderful.’ ” The artist pictured here truly makes our Austin Organ sound as “a great orchestra.” And on September 15, 2019, First Baptist Church of Redlands honored Linda Gentile on her 10th Anniversary as our organist. Linda’s majestic postlude that morning demonstrated the brilliance of our organ, and Linda demonstrates her artistry each and every Sunday as we praise our God.

by Pastor Nick Quient

“If there is anywhere on earth a lover of God who is always kept safe, I know nothing of it, for it was not shown to me. But this was shown: that in falling and rising again we are always kept in that same precious love.” —Julian of Norwich

Loving God, Your holiness fills the skies. Your goodness runs in the rivers and through the valleys. Your creation sings your song, calling out praises to you, from hills to mountains to the depths of the land. You alone are good, creator of all things. You give us the gift of life. We thank you for your Holy Spirit, who empowers us toward new life, the one who transforms us into a new creation. Your righteousness reaches across the plains and whispers through the trees, calling your children home. We thank you for your healing, your presence, and your power. We pray for those who are sick, tired, depressed, and sad—may you minister to them in this time. May they know your comfort and kindness. You are generous and giving, and you always seek us, even when we hide from your presence. Your love, O Lord, reaches beyond the stars and into our hearts. Give us peace on this day. We pray for those who are traveling, may they know your traveling mercies. You are good. You are kind. You are always with us. You feed our hearts with your holy word. You make your home among us. As Marianne Meye Thompson has said, When you read the Gospel and you see all that he gave to people Healing and feeding and love and fellowship and community in the Spirit Remember that these are gifts that he still gives. And that, above all, the gift that he gives is the gift of himself Which is the gift of God’s life to us. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

C hildr e n’ s ministry

I Am the Church I am the Church! You are the Church! We are the Church together! All who follow Jesus, All around the world, Yes, we’re the Church TOGETHER!

Forty-seven years ago two musicians, Richard K. Avery and Donald S. Marsh, penned and composed this refrain which I use with our children to help them understand the concept of Church. God’s Kids on Sunday mornings are learning about the community of the Church with a capital C. They are learning that “the community of believers were one in heart and mind”. That seems like an impossible feat but in Acts 4: 32 it exhorts us to strive for oneness. Now oneness is not the same as sameness. I am in awe of God that not two of the children are the same but rich in personalities, opinions, interests and God’s giftedness. Our Church is blessed so let’s celebrate. October 10th is our “Star Words” Intergenerational dinner and game night. All are invited to come in spacey costumes (whatever that means for you). “Yes, we’re the Church together!”

Blessings, Pastor Cheryl

MI S S ION S

Worldwide Pray er 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

myanmar Baptist News Global Praise God for so quickly answering our prayers! On September 8, Pastor Nick shared with us an urgent appeal from the General Secretary of the American Baptist Churches USA requesting prayer on behalf of Dr. Samson, the president of the Kachin Baptist Convention, who had been summoned to court on September 9. A military commander had filed a lawsuit against Dr. Samson in response to his participation and testimony at an event about religious freedom sponsored by the White House. Dr. Samson has been a tireless advocate for tolerance and justice in Myanmar. The American Baptist Churches Burma Refugee commission, American Baptist Churches USA, and the National Council of Churches all issued appeals for prayer. In a surprising turn of events, when Dr. Samson came to court on September 9, the judge informed him that the case against him had been dropped because Lt. Col. Than Htike, the plaintiff, had decided to withdraw his complaint! Praise God that Pastor Samson no longer will face legal action for this issue. Pray for Christian leaders to have courage in the midst of pressure tactics such as these. Pray that Christians and all religious minorities in Myanmar would be allowed to exercise true religious freedom by their government.

BOLIVIA

www.internationalministries.org Sarah Nash rejoices in finally receiving her three-year residency visa and Bolivian ID card. Over the summer, she was able to work at the House of Hope in Cochabamba with two mission teams. Pray that she is able to make new connections in Santa Cruz and discern the leading of the Holy Spirit as she works to establish a new House of Hope in Santa Cruz. Praise God for the funding and support that she has received which allows her to serve as a global servant in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

THE BAHAMAS

TheGuardian.com

Pray for those in the Bahamas whose lives were devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Many of the poor in the Bahamas are immigrants from Haiti. The Guardian described all that remained at one shantytown, The Mudd: “The ground was a wasteland strewn with blankets, clothes, fridges, shoes, rusty nails, splintered plywood, toilets, and toothbrushes.” International Ministries has sent $15,000 in emergency relief money from the One Great Hour of Sharing to the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship. Pray that pastors and churches will be leaders in rebuilding their communities. Pray that relief would extend even to the very poor. Pray for protection from further damage, since the storm season is not yet over. - Jonathan Peske If you have information to share about the persecuted church or news from the mission field, please share it with Jonathan Peske.

f e llowship

Interview with Mark estey by Ann Smith

Mark was born in a small regional hospital in the town of Lake Forest, Illinois. That makes it north of Chicago near the Wisconsin boarder. His family moved frequently; so, he says he grew up all over. He graduated in 1990 from Monterey Bay Academy which is a Seventh Day Adventist Boarding School located near Santa Cruz, California. He is the youngest of three children. His older brother, Mickey, is an insurance broker and lives in Walnut Creek, California. His wife is named Lynda; they have two children: a boy, Nathan; and a girl, Brooke. Mark’s older sister, Kathy, works for Loma Linda Dental School and lives in Highland, California. They have three children: an older boy, Micah; one girl named Kaila; and a younger boy, Noah. He met Erin in dental school in Loma Linda and hung around in the same crowd. Originally, Mark says, he was chasing Erin’s roommate. It wasn’t until they were in their third year that he transferred his affections to Erin. They became engaged after the Feast of Lights. They were married at the Campus Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church in Loma Linda on December 15, 1996. Mark says his first memory of church was at the SDA church in Waukegan Illinois. He remembers the heat because they had no air conditioning. He also remembers a special ‘sand box’ which contained Bible characters which could be moved around to illustrate the stories being told. He was baptized at age 12 or 13 because it was expected of adolescents at that church. He was re-baptized here in 2000 when he came to appreciate the significance of the action. He credits a previous associate pastor, Rev. Bill Maury Holmes, with helping him come to that realization. Both Erin’s parents and his have family dental businesses. After graduation, he and Erin decided to remain in the area. They live in Yucaipa. Mark and Erin were looking for a church that was engaged with the community in which they were working. As mentioned above, they had ties of friendship with many Redlands First Baptist Church members. It seemed a natural choice.

The Love Chapter (2 Cor. 13) is Mark’s favorite Bible passage. He tells a story to illustrate this point: We know we’re supposed to love everyone. But imagine you are standing with a group at the edge of Niagara Falls. If a stranger falls in, your brain will tell you that you ought to help and you will probably tell the authorities. If your spouse falls in, you may consider jumping in to help. If one of your children falls in, you will go in after them. God’s love, he says, is like your love for your children. His favorite Bible Story is that of Joseph in Exodus. He values it because Joseph held firm to his own principles and beliefs even when things did not seem to be turning out very well. Mark favors the hymn It Is Well with My Soul (Hymnal 519). He knows the story of the author and the sorrow he faced just before he wrote the poem. He says it reminds him how minor his own problems by comparison. To understand the story of a time when Mark felt close to God, you have to know that his dental specialty is maxillofacial prosthodontics (translation: he makes prostheses for people who have lost part of their facial bone or muscle). A man appeared at the office with severe bone damage from cancer. It required Mark to make an appliance that would go around the space left after his nasal and oral cavity had become one with the removal of the cancer. Mark was moved to pray while he made the device. He delivered it to the surgery center. While the doctors were preparing the man for surgery, they took one last biopsy to verity what they needed to remove. Mark said that twenty minutes before the scheduled operation, he got a call saying they would not need his device. The cancer was not as extensive as their first tests had indicated and the man didn’t need to have surgery at all. Mark has another explanation for the change in the man’s condition. He now knows in his heart that the Lord is in charge of all things, whatever people may say.

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HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS TO...

A.K. SMILEY Library’s Annual Family Day Fiesta

Camaryn Crisantes

Jaxson Aguirre

Walker Price IV

Bethany Kronberg

Juliet Aguirre

Paige Mann

Jerry Grady

Lynn West

Samuel Medlin

Holly Morrell

Marcie Meek

Matt Guzman

Jaleel Daniels

Madelynn Hansen

Sunny Hyon

TJ Herron

Fredrik Whitley

Kerri Poyle

Bill Cunningham

Wendi Darwin

Cheri Wardschenk

Thomas Matthews

Finn Whitley

Shirley Rieger

Doris Baker

Ashley Miller

Saturday, October 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Matt Carpenter

Paula Savage

Angel Florence

Tim Richardson

The Local Outreach Commission will be sponsoring a work day at Family Service. Also, please join us for lunch at Uncle Howie’s for fun and food!

Bryan Tapia

Ann Barber Smith

10 George M. Thomas

Submissions for the Tapestry should be sent to tapestry@fbcredlands.org by the 15th of each month.

Saturday, October 12, 9AM - 1PM Featuring renowned illustrator and author Joe Cepeda. A new book for every child K-5th grade. A meal served to every minor under 18 years old. Opportunities to learn and celebrate. Our church is requesting 15 adults to lead activity stations from 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Volunteers will be instructed what to do on-site. Bring a water bottle, hat, or snacks. Lunch provided afterwards. Sign up in the Church Office. Contact Hien with any questions: hiencommunity@gmail.com

FAMILY SERVICE WORK DAY

Please sign up on the patio, your help is appreciated.

SYMBOLS AROUND THE CROSS courtesy of Ann Smith

See if you can guess what the symbols represent. (A) Alpha (B) St. Matthew (C) Omega (D) Chi Rho (E) St. Mark (F) Greek for Jesus (G) St. Luke (H) St. John

Star Worlds Dinner Thursday, O ctober 1 0

Join us for Darth’s Supreme Salad bar Obi-Wan Kabob-ies Jaba the Hut Dogs Chewbaca Jello and lots of other fun foods.

(H), (F), (A), (E), (D), (G), (B), (C)

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village

20 Pray for Christians in other countries

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

27 Pray for Friends

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

Pray for Forgiveness

Pray for the Lost

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

Pray for Wisdom

Pray for Missionaries

International Ministries

7 Pray for

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Plymouth Village

Pray for Our Schools

Monday

8 a.m. Believe Walk 8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room

Sunday Pray for Good Health Pray for Faith

6 - 8 p.m. Dental Clinic

29 Pray for Volunteers

30 Pray for Brang Ying

23 Pray for the Bahamas

22 Pray for the Dental Clinic 6 - 8 p.m. Dental Clinic 7 p.m. Executive Council, Lounge

6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship

Pray for Strength

Pray for the Injured

Wednesday

6 - 8 p.m. Dental Clinic 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room

15 Pray for those with contrasting views

6 - 8 p.m. Dental Clinic 6:30 p.m. Diaconate, Lounge 7 p.m. Christian Ed, Field Hall Worship, Board Room Fin & Prop, Judson Hall Local Outreach, Chapel

8 Pray for Optimism

6 - 8 p.m. Dental Clinic 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room

Tuesday

See events online at: http://www.fbcredlands.org/Calendar.html

Pray for Compassion

Our Ministries

12 Pray for

Pray for Ja Seng Brim

9 a.m. Tapestry Team - No Thursday dinner -

31 Pray for a safe Halloween

5:45 p.m.Thursday Nights @ FBCR 6:45 p.m. Opportunities Start 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

5:45 p.m. Thursday Night @ FBCR 6:45 p.m. Opportunities Start 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

ABW Ministries

Pray for Redlands

Pray for Richard Colunga

7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It

26 Pray for Our Nation

7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It 9 a.m. Family Service Day

Pray for Myanmar

Pray for Serving Hearts

Pray for the Worship Team

7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It

17 Pray for

Pray for Rebecca

Saturday

5:45 p.m. “Star Worlds” Night 6:45 p.m. Opportunities Start 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Pray for Bolivia

Friday

7 a.m. Walking for the Health of It 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study: “The Last Battle,” David’s Corner 9 a.m. A.K. Smiley Library Annual Family Day

5:45 p.m. Thursday Night @ FBCR 6:45 p.m. Opportunities Start 7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

OCTOBER 2019

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T H U R S DAY N I G H T S @ F B C R MENU 10/3 - BBQ Chicken, mac and cheese 10/10 - Birthday Star Worlds dinner 10/17 - Lemon chicken and rice pilaf 10/24 - Lasagna and garlic bread 10/31 - No Thursday Night Dinner

OPPORTUNITIES S.P.U.D.S. (Sleepless Parents Unite Discussing Stuff) Rod & Shawn Zambrows David’s Corner, 2nd Floor Christ in the Psalms Pastor Nick Quient Judson Hall, 1st Floor

“Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts” Kathy Alexander & Bert Meelker Heritage Room, 2nd Floor Star Words: A True Hope Pastor Cheryl Sneller God’s Kids Room, 2nd Floor Youth Exploration of Faith & Science Nathan Jones Youth Room, Basement Drum Circle Kevin Fisher Lounge (opposite the Sanctuary)