The First Baptist Church of Redlands
TA PE S T RY Woven Together In Love: Colossians 2:2
AUGUST 2016
ISSUE No. 8
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SHAWN
Getting Past the “Pretty” in Psalms I waited and waited and waited for God. At last he looked; finally he listened. He lifted me out of the ditch, pulled me from deep mud. He stood me up on a solid rock to make sure I wouldn’t slip. He taught me how to sing the latest God-song, a praise-song to our God. More and more people are seeing this: they enter the mystery, abandoning themselves to God. (Psalm 40:1-3 The Message) We have all had times when we have felt like this: waiting and waiting and waiting for God to answer our prayers. Now may be such a time, whether it is what we are hearing on the news every day or things going on in our lives, like broken relationships, or the loss of someone special, disappointment, failure, depression, someone close to us who is struggling. At times we may even feel like God doesn’t
want to hear us complain, or hear our frustrations. But when we read the Psalms and see the raw feelings that show up in them, sometimes we are uncomfortable, until we realize that the Psalms are written to provide expression to our praise to God but also to our frustrations and our weaknesses. Praying the Psalms can actually provide the words that we need to express our innermost feelings, desires and struggles. Later in the same Psalm we read:
But all who are hunting for you— oh, let them sing and be happy. Let those who know what you’re all about tell the world you’re great and not quitting. And me? I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing: make something of me. You can do it; you’ve got what it takes— but God, don’t put it off. (Psalm 40:16-17 The Message)
In just a couple of verses we see hope, confidence, self-doubt, lack of confidence, impatience and longing. Have you ever felt all of those things wrapped up inside of you all at once? I think that we all have. A couple of weeks ago at our first “Worship Outside the Box” we explored the Psalms through readings, songs and the testimony of Bono and Eugene Peterson. I would like to encourage all of us to take a fresh look at the Psalms. Use a different version of the Bible than the one that you usually use. Don’t skip over the difficult parts, that parts that aren’t “pretty.” Allow the entire Psalm to speak to you and to speak for you. Look for Psalms in the songs that we sing. You may even want to write your own Psalm, expressing the “good, bad and the ugly” of what you may be feeling or experiencing at the time. And if you would like to watch the video conversation between Eugene Peterson and Bono check out this link: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=-l40S5e90KY. To hear the song, called “40,” that Bono wrote based on this Psalm check out this link: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1XzHlySYR_Y.
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A Message from Pastor Shawn: Getting Past the Pretty in Psalms
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A Few Words From Pastor Deena: And Then the Salmon Begins the Run...
MISSIONS
MINISTRY
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Prayers, Poems, and Hymns A Super Saturday and We Need Your Help
Rev. Dr. Shawn Zambrows Senior Pastor shawn@fbcredlands.org Rev. Dr. Deena Barwick Associate Pastor of Family Ministries deena@fbcredlands.org Richard W. Steffen Minister of Music richard@fbcredlands.org
World Prayer Concerns: Russia, Congo, Worldwide Church Directory Picture Dates Walking for the Health of It
Linda Gentile Organist Hilary Craw Volunteer Youth Director youth@fbcredlands.org
CALENDAR
FELLOWSHIP
Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org
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Chance Encounters - Cosmic Variables
Marion Gil Communications Specialist marion@fbcredlands.org
Chance Encounters - Cosmic Variables Cont.
Dennis Chenevert Buildings/Grounds
CON TACT S
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Play Clarinet? August Calendar
Telephone: 909-793-3289 Web: www.fbcredlands.org Email: admin@fbcredlands.org Office Hours Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
A few words from Pastor Deena And Then the Salmon Begins the Run... Once upon a time, what seems like such a long time ago, I had a bucket list … and on that list was a bullet point that read “Visit Alaska someday”. Little did I know that being in Alaska, alongside Dale, would become such a God-called ministry for us. There is a quietness here that allows you to be drawn closer to God if you just stop for a bit and rest your soul. There are opportunities to meet new people, bond together over a puzzle, a project, a game or two and there are always s’mores to make. It is amazing the conversations that happen over s’mores – how to toast the perfect marshmallow, how to stack it just right and then the pleasure of biting into that warm, toasty, gooey, chocolatey sandwich. But enough about s’mores – just one of the traditions we encourage while visiting. It is often said by those who visit, “this is truly God’s country – luscious greens, glacier-studded mountains, turquoise waters of the rivers and the amazing stillness.” When men come during the summer, they usually come to fish and take home salmon to their families. What I hear at times from their wives is that they come home so relaxed and refreshed – it was good for them to be here. What I hear from their children is that they want to come and do all the exciting things that they have heard their Dads talk about upon their return. There are also several wives who come with their husbands to fish alongside of them. Besides
fishing, there are day trips to Homer to see the infamous “spit” and go to toy stores, bookstores and fabulous bakeries for lunch and treats; or to Seward for a glacier cruise where whales, puffins, otters, sea lions and dolphins are spotted. But then sitting and reading a good book or just listening to the river, with a good cup of coffee, is a favorite of Mom and Dad and by this author. This place feels so far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life that one can’t help but just enjoy the quietness of the forest. There is a lack of traffic noise except for the rare appearance of a boat cruising by or a float plane overhead. The noises that can be heard are an invitation to calm the soul and listen. The chirping of a bald eagle and its mate flying overhead; gentle breezes blowing through the tall pine and birch trees; and the calm movement of the river water flowing by add to the stillness. The quiet is interrupted by a yell of “Fish On!” which is the indication that the salmon have begun the run to spawn and it is time for all to fish. Teenagers became just a bit different too. They seem to willingly help with meals, cleaning up and projects around the cabin – never arguing and often volunteering. While they can be “teenagers” once in a while; they are also great to chat with, listening to their hopes, their dreams and their aspirations of what they want to be when they grow up. They learn how to do things here that they might not learn at
home – clearing the forest of debris, chopping and stacking wood for the fireplace, building a staircase or a walkway to the river; and, of course, they learn to fish, to fillet and pack their own fish. In the Fall, some come to see the colors as the trees welcome the cold frosty weather and begin the coloring process to add oranges, yellows and gold leaves against the stark black and dark green trees. There are no fisher people here in the fall, only the sound of the wind in the trees, gentle flow of the river and if one is lucky a light dusting of a snowfall. Once again, the stillness creates a place where a soul can rest and listen for the voice of God. Fall is the time for hikes in the majestic mountains, along the rivers, creeks and lakes where the only sound is the breaking of twigs as you walk and perhaps some small conversations between the hikers. Walking in God’s country again encourages the soul to be quiet and rest from the chaos of everyday life. This ministry continues to be fulfilling for us with every new and every returning guest that arrives. The ministry continues to grow and becomes more satisfying than the year before. Encouraging people to slow down, praying with them, engaging in great conversations and listening to the quiet stillness is always this ministry’s and our goal. As the salmon begin and end their run …. so does the opportunity to draw close to others and to God.
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Prayers, Poems, and Hymns
Sitting in the queue watching for the ferry to take us to Bainbridge Island last month, I realized we were “waiting.” And my mind returned to the verb “wait” referenced at FBC’s first summer “Worship Outside-theBox Service” on July 14. As we read Psalm 40 in The Message, David says: “I waited and waited and waited for God. At last he looked; finally he listened.” In the NRSV, we read: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.” As expressive as they both are, there seems to me to be such a raw and honest exclamation in the words in The Message. Now “waiting” has very different dimensions. “Waiting” for God when we feel left all alone and in need of the Divine is agonizing. We can feel as if we’re in “a desolate pit or a miry bog.” Looking for the ferry, we were just waiting for a boat for a day trip in the Northwest! No comparison at all. Our July 14 service in Field Hall was experiential. We met and encountered The Psalms in a variety of ways. That night we sang Psalm 23 using the Scottish tune: Crimond; we sang Psalm 51 (“Create in Me a Clean Heart”); we saw an interview of writer Eugene Peterson and U2 lead singer Bono discussing Psalm 40 and then sang Bono’s song “40”; we read the verses of Psalm 40 by individual readers and as groups; we wrote our favorite Psalm verses on cards - or wrote NEW verses - and then shared them on a paper on the wall. Musically we involved the instruments of clarinet, cajon drum, guitar, mandolin, piano, solo voice, and voices singing together. The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers, poems, and hymns that
By Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music
focus the worshiper’s thoughts on God in praise and adoration. These 150 individual expressions are assumed to be written by many different people across a period of a thousand years in Israel’s history with the most recent written during Israel’s captivity which ended about 538 B.C. The Psalms, the largest book of The Bible, are comprised of 5 parts or books: Psalms 1-41; 42-72; 73-89; 90-106; and 107-150. Research by the International Bible Study shows that Book I makes frequent use of the divine name Yahweh (“the Lord”). Book II makes frequent use of Elohim (“God”). Psalms 93-100 appear to be a traditional collection, stating “The Lord reigns”. Other groupings include Psalms 111-118 comprise a series of Hallelujah psalms; Psalms 138-145, all of which include “of David” in their titles; and Psalms 146-150 loudly proclaims “Praise the Lord”. Psalm 90 may be the oldest Psalm. Called the prayer of Moses, Psalm 90, it is a reflection on the frailty of humankind as compared to the eternity of God. The Psalm begins with “Lord, you have been our dwelling-place in all
generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (verses 1 and 2). And the chapter ends with verse 17 which has been used as a blessing on houses of worship: “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands - O prosper the work of our hands!” Johannes Brahms uses verses 5 and 6 of Psalm 126 in his Requiem, having us sing of eternal joy: “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” And church musicians love Psalm 150: “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” So how – and why – should we look at them in a meaningful way now? God is eternal and everlasting. Meeting God personally while meditating on such an old resource is profound and contemporary: because of whom God is. I’m reading a Psalm a day beginning on August 1 and completing The Psalms by New Years Eve, and I’m looking for songs for our services this fall that are inspired by The Psalms. I am excited to have another experience with this timeless treasure.
“A Super Saturday AND We Need Your Help Saturday, August 27th, all of the children will get together for a Super Saturday event! On Super Saturdays, parents get to “drop off” their children (ages 4 to 5th grade) and have some time to themselves while the children participate in a service project, rehearse musically with Richard Steffen for the next day, have lunch and watch a movie. In the past, we have put together back packs with school supplies or hygiene kits for Family Service Association and the Salvation Army. This year we are going to try something new – kits for Moms with new babies! This is where we need your help – the supplies to put in the kits. Since it is a specific list, you can either pick up one or more items on the list or donate financially for us to purchase the supplies. If you purchase, please drop off in the church office with Pastor Deena written on the bag. If you choose to donate, just write “Children’s Project” on the memo line of your check. We are looking forward to helping as many new moms as we can in our community!
Thank you, in advance, for your support! Here is the list: 3 oz Johnson’s Baby Head-to-Toe Wash (or similar brand) 3 oz Johnson’s Baby Lotion (or similar brand) 3 oz Johnson’s Baby Powder Soothing Aloe & Vitamin E (or similar brand) 3 oz Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (or similar brand) 2 oz Desitin Rapid Relief Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream Johnson’s Safety Swabs (small pkg) (or similar brand) WaterWipes Baby Wipes (small pkg) (or similar brand) Disposable Diapers, small package of Preemie, Newborn or Size 1
Bonus items we can add if we have enough donated or Financially: Swaddling blanket Receiving blanket Baby cloth Washcloths (small pkg)
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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
Russia Christians in Russia are concerned about a new law that is billed as an antiterrorism law, but includes provisions that make it illegal to talk about faith, share religious material, or any other missionary activity without registering for a special government permit. Additionally, a church could be held liable if one of its members broke this law. Evangelical leaders have written letters to express their concern. Pray that this law would be changed or repealed so that believers can openly share about Jesus.
Congo Congo recently celebrated their Independence Day and the UNIBAC school hosted a concert to celebrate. Rita wrote about how the new doctor in Kikongo is doing a great job and has cleaned and painted all around the hospital. She is also excited that the university library has been reorganized according to the Dewey decimal system with catalog data entered into a computer, which is a big benefit for the students. She asks for prayers for the disabled and vulnerable children that she tries to help in the community. Pray that their parents will not be overwhelmed by their child’s needs but see their value and give them love.
Worldwide One of the goals of Voice of the Martyrs is to get Bibles into the hands of believers all around the world. Their recent newsletter highlighted their efforts with stories from all around the world. They told of audio bibles that were used by people in places Sudan, Algeria, Vietnam where they can listen to the Word without attracting suspicion. There are special Action Bibles that are distributed to children, so that they can learn about Jesus in a book that appeals to them. My favorite story was of two smugglers who hid some Bibles in their suitcases as they entered an unnamed country in the Middle East. They were sent into an interrogation room, but through the window they saw the security director reading through the Bible he had just confiscated from them. An hour later, he returned to the room and said, “I apologize for keeping you. How much the sayings of Christ have affected me. You should not just bring theses books in suitcase by suitcase but ship by ship.” Pray that Voice of the Martyrs would get the resources they need to continue this important mission. Pray that we would value the ready access we have to God’s Word and not take it for granted. Pray that the Bibles that are distributed will change hearts and lives.
-Jonathan Peske
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If you have information to share about the persecuted church or news from the mission field, please share it with Jonathan Peske.
Church Directory Picture Dates It’s picture time church family! Now that we have our new Pastor there’s no time like the present to get our new church directory underway as we have once again reached that place and time where we are ready for a new directory. Lifetouch will be taking the photos for our directory and we will have a wide range of dates for folks to have the opportunity to have their pictures taken. If for some reason you are unable to come in and have your picture taken please submit
your own pictures so that everyone will have the opportunity to be included in the directory. Lifetouch is not charging for the photo session and for every photo session taken Lifetouch will give that individual or family a free 8x10. You are all welcome to invite your friends and families to take advantage of this opportunity to have a free photo session time. Photo sessions will be scheduled through the church office, so please call in and make an appointment.
Dates: At Church: August 3, September 1, 2, 3, 25, 29, 30, October 1 At Plymouth Village: September 12 and 13
Walking for the Health of It By Tom Kirkpatrick
Come join your church family and friends for an early morning walk through the Yucaipa Hills.
Where? When?
Where? Crafton Community College. Take Sand Canyon Road and turn onto Campus Drive. Drive until you come to “Trailhead Parking Only”. We’ll meet at 7:45am and do some warm up stretches and socialize. We will start our walk at 8:00am and will walk for an hour. Wear your walking/hiking shoes, and bring a water bottle. This is a moderate hike, not one for beginner walkers. Guaranteed to be a fun time! Saturday, August 6, 2016
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For the health of it!
Questions? Call or talk to Tom Kirkpatrick at (909)446-5789. If there is interest, there could be a group that carpools from church.
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Chance Encounters Cosmic Variables By Garrett Zambrows
In the summer of 2013, Garrett rode his bicycle 8,000 miles around the country to raise awareness about human trafficking.
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It was a rough morning. It was a rough morning in a sense that was a rarity for this trip. For the first time, in what felt like a long time, I had stayed up way too late with my hosts. I was among friends whom I had never met. We were three guys, sitting in a garage, telling the most ridiculous stories and laughing late into the night. Clay and Lucas were my kind of guys instantaneously, and who would have ever thought that they were each fathers of three and four respectively. So yes, it was a rough morning. I was struggling to get on the road that morning. I suppose that’s not a rarity in itself, but this morning was different. For the first time in the entire state of South Dakota, I really felt like I fit in. There were toys strewn all over Lucas’ floor and the unkempt state of that house made me feel like an old friend. There was no need to impress me, and that rendered it difficult to leave. After a quick breakfast, I needed to get on the road. After all, I had two states to ride through and 97 miles on the day. But first, I had to say goodbye to Clay. I rolled up to the Pony Expresso, a drive through coffee shop that Clay owned. It was just a little shack in a parking lot at which my mother would surely be a regular. I sat there and chatted and watched Clay work and interact with customers for well over an hour. Again, I didn’t want to leave. Not that I envied a job at the Pony Expresso, I envied the potential
friendship I’d be leaving. I tried to convince Clay to ride with me and get picked up later. He had ridden out to meet me with a friend the day before, and we enjoyed a wonderful tail wind into town. Alas, he said he’d love to, but couldn’t swing it. Finally, I got on my bike. I had gone out of my way to see Clay, so he pointed me in the right direction, and I was off. On my way out of town, the Pastor of the local Baptist Church in Belle Fourche flagged me down. I didn’t know he was waiting for me, and judging on how late I was leaving, I don’t know how long he was waiting either. It was very brief. He shook my hand, told me he was proud of what I was doing, and said a prayer for me. And with that, I took my leave from the Geographic Center of the United States. I suppose that meant this was the first day heading out instead of heading in. As difficult as it was to leave, once I finally started riding I couldn’t help but get excited. Route 212 would pass through the corner of Wyoming and into South Eastern Montana in a Northwest fashion. All through South Dakota, the wind had been coming from the South, so this was my first day in over a month that I could sit back and enjoy a strong tail wind. Wyoming passed by so quickly. I didn’t even stop to take a picture of the sign for Devil’s Tower. I would have loved to take the detour to see it, but the only way to get there would have been to take gravel
roads. And I hate gravel roads. I need to start a new paragraph here to emphasize the last sentence of the previous paragraph. I truly hate gravel roads. Once in Montana, it was more of the same. Cruising at 27 miles an hour, I was going to arrive in Broadus by 3 pm. I truly was a flying beard that day. Until I got a flat tire, that is. Yes, the dreaded flat tire. No worries though, I’m a professional at this by now. Changing a flat is actually a nice change of pace. Though it wouldn’t be such a problem if I didn’t have so much stuff with me that I had to unload each time. After unpacking my bike, I got to work. I usually hate stopping. Stopping prohibits progress, clearly. But when I’m forced to stop, I take full advantage. It’s a nice opportunity to utilize a “restroom”, have a snack, take a picture, and enjoy the scenery. Being alone out in those wide open spaces is an experience not many people get to have. My flat was caused by a wire fiber from an old truck tire, no bigger than half a staple. It’s amazing to think of the microscopic chances that a tire, 35mm wide, traveling at 27 mph, would be on a line to hit a pin half the size of a staple on a roadside in Montana in such a way that it punctures the tire. It’s truly amazing to think of all the different variables required for that one event to take place. So beating the odds, I sat on the side of route 212 in South Eastern Montana and fixed a flat.
I patched the tube, as I’ve done several times prior. But this time, the patch didn’t set right, so I cut out the valve, and cut the tube open to use as a liner for my tire. I had heard of people doing this to prevent punctures, and having just experienced one, I figured it was a good time to try it for myself. I got out a new tube and fixed my wheel. Nearing my goal of filling my tire with 95 PSI, I noticed a bulge in the side. The tire hadn’t set right in the rim. No real worries, just another annoying delay. I released the air and setting the tire, I started again. This time, at 30 PSI, it stopped. My pump stopped pumping air into my tire. I had equipped my bicycle with so many redundancies in gear and equipment to insure continued progress, but I never once thought that my pump would malfunction after a mere seven uses. Of all the things to go wrong, how could it possibly be that my pump doesn’t pump? And of course, having never even considered this a possibility, I was equipped with zero alternatives. With 45 miles left in my trip, I was stranded. At this point, I had been pretty well alone on my bike for two and a half months. I’ve crashed, I’ve gotten lost, I’ve been delayed by terrible weather, but I’ve never been actually stranded. There was a sobering realization to how incredibly vulnerable I was out there in the wide-open spaces. At this point, all I could do was wait. Consider yourself in this situation: you’re standing on the side of a two lane highway, and as cars approach you at 65 mph, you have to determine whether or not they have a bike pump, and then flag them down. It’s amazing how fun and how frustrating an activity can be all at the same time. Sitting on my mandolin case, with my bike unpacked and in pieces, I had dug out my jacket and was now preparing to continue
There was a sobering realization to how incredibly vulnerable I was out there in the wide-open spaces. At this point, all I could do was wait.
waiting. It’s amazing how the one thing you count as a blessing can turn into a curse. The wonderful tailwind that had carried me on my journey that day was now the bearer of a rainstorm, and all I could do was prepare to sit in it. It was at this point, that a white pickup put its flashers on and pulled over. A guy got out and asked if I needed help. I told him that, honestly, all I need is some air for my tire and I could continue on my way. Of course, he had a pump I could use. Or rather, try to use. This was a work truck, and he would have no use for a pump with a presta valve that would fit onto a bicycle tire. And of course, having considered zero redundancies for this predicament, I didn’t have an adapter. At this point, he asked where I was going. I told him and he said that we shared a destination and offered to throw my bike in the back of the truck and take me. I’m ashamed to admit that I hesitated. I’ve spent the last several months talking to communities about human trafficking, and how easily it happens in our own
communities. And for this moment, all I could think was, “this is how people get trafficked.” A trafficker preys on the vulnerable, and that’s exactly what I was. I had to remind myself that part of my mission was to rely on the hospitality of others. And in this moment, I realized the fine line between hospitality and exploitation and how similar they could look to someone who is vulnerable. Putting myself in God’s hands, I accepted this man’s offer. Why is some random guy on a bicycle riding to Broadus, MT? I’m sure plenty of people experienced that thought on that day, but this man actually expressed it to me. What the heck is in Broadus that you’d ride your bike there? Where in Broadus are you going? Broadus is a town of almost 500. I told him about my journey: why I was doing it, where I was going specifically, and that Broadus was just one of the many stops along the way. I told him that my host’s name was John. He gave me a quizzical look, so I said that John is the Sheriff, to which he replied, “Yeah, I know John,” in a way that indicated that the additional information I gave him was superfluous. After all, Broadus is a town of almost 500. That day was shock full of amazing encounters. There are two awesome guys in Belle Fourche that I can call friends. It was a day that makes one consider all of the amazing cosmic variables required for a chance encounter between a pin and a tire, and how that small incident is one of the cosmic variables required for a bit of hospitality between strangers. One needs to consider the chance encounters we all have every day, and how those can have a profound impact on people you’ve never even met. And who knows, maybe when it’s all said and done, you’ll have at least gotten to ride in a truck holding an awesome puppy named Rango.
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Play clarinet? You are invited to participate in the 10th annual FBC Clarinet Fest!
Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Worship CONTACT: Richard W. Steffen
We Want Your Stories Did you enjoy that article from Garrett Zambrows? Have you been enjoying the articles from Lisa Olson? Maybe you have a similar story. Maybe you have a completely different story. We’d love to hear it! Maybe something spectacular happened in your life and you want to share it with your church family. Maybe you had a thought, or a revelation that you wanted to share. Maybe you had a relaxing day fishing and it made you wonder at the marvels of the world that God created. Any and all stories, we want to hear it from you. If you have any stories or any ideas for the Tapestry, please contact Marion at marion@ fbcredlands.org. We hope to hear from you soon!
Join Us For Worship Outside the Box Join us for the Summer Thursday Night Class “Worship Outside the Box.” This class was made to give you a different perspective of worship, and the theme and structure of the class is different everytime. The next session is on Thursday, August 25. For more information on these classes please contact the church office.
GriefShare We invite FBC members who have suffered a loss, no matter how long ago, to visit GriefShare on Mondays in the Lounge at 4:00 p.m. There is no cost, and materials will be provided for the participants. We also have refreshments. For more information please contact the church office or Marge Emrick.
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Happy August Birthday To...
Martha Mendoza — 2 Ethan Miller — 3 Daniel Brown — 3 Danielle Parks — 4 Lloyd Sease — 4 Dale Barwick — 5 Leslie Rude — 6 Anne Sandel — 7 Lauren Zabaleta — 7 Hien Huynh — 8 Cindy DeRoulhac — 10 Michael Warren — 10 Lauryn DeDoes — 11 Richard Zander — 13 Parker Martin — 14 Dorothy Sease — 14 Doris Young — 14 Sean Kirkland — 17 Katie Bicher — 19 Herb Dominguez — 20 Ralph Haag — 21 Muriel Wagner — 21 Susan Rogers — 22 Robert Bley-Vroman — 23 Amy DeDoes — 24 Nyim Edwards — 25 Andrew Winter — 26 Jane Tveten — 26 Caroline Ray — 27 Nancy Parke — 28 JoAnn Boone — 29 Peter David — 31 Dennis Chenevert — 31
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Pray for our Staff
Pray for the Homeless
2 Pray for the Needy
Tuesday
Pray for Angel
Pray for Commissions
22 Pray for Armed Forces 23 Pray for Health
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8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers Plymouth Village 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Lounge 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting
Pray for Firefighters
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Pray for Pastor Deena
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 7 p.m. Executive Board, Plymouth Village Lounge 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge
10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Summer BBQ
Pray for Richard Steffen
6:30 p.m. Personnel Commission, Pastor’s Office 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room
8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge
10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 Fellowship Time 11:45 Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. Diaconate, Lounge 7 p.m. C.E. Worship, Board Room Local Outreach Library, Mezzanine Fin. & Prop., Judson Hall
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8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge
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8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Plymouth Village Board Room 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge
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Monday
14 Pray for Pastor Shawn 15 Pray for the Youth
10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting Summer BBQ
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Sunday Pray for those who are Lost
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Pray for Youth Director Search
Pray for Safety
17 Pray for Hope
for our 10 Pray Volunteers
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Wednesday Pray for the Hurt
Pray for the Lonely
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Pray for Nurses
10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery
19 Pray for Guidance
10-11 a.m. Play Day 7 p.m. Worship Out of the in the Nursery Box, Chapel
for Thursday 25 Pray Night Class
18 Pray for Dennis
Pray for Patience
Pray for Doctors J.D. Super Saturday
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Summer BBQ
20
10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery
10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, Boardroom
Summer BBQ
8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It Summer BBQ
6
for our Worship 12Pray 13 Pray for our Teachers Teams
10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery
5
Pray for the Angry
Saturday
for the Ladies 11Pray Bible Study
4
Friday
Thursday
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The First Baptist Church of Redlands 51 West Olive Avenue, Redlands CA 92373-5243 909-793-3289 | www. fbcredlands.org
Summer BBQ series Mark your calendars for our annual Summer Fellowship BBQs. This is meant to be a “mixer� event so that you get a chance to share a meal with someone outside your usual circle at church and perhaps make a new friend. Or bring an outside friend along and introduce them to your church family! Sign ups will take place after church on the patio in July. You can attend multiple BBQs. All will begin around 6 pm.
Dates: July 30 August 6 August 7 August 13 August 14 August 20 August 21
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