June 2016 by The First Baptist Church of Redlands

The First Baptist Church of Redlands

TA PE S T RY Woven Together In Love: Colossians 2:2

JUNE 2016

ISSUE No. 6

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SHAWN

Who Are You Wearing? The week before my first day at the church I received a note on Facebook from Lisa Olson. It went something like this: “My daughter Natalie wants to know your favorite color. I think she is planning her outfit for Sunday.” How sweet that a child would want to wear my favorite color to welcome me on my first day! I suspect that all of us have at some time or another dressed to please someone or to make an impression. We may wear a special outfit for an occasion or when we know we are going to meet with someone who is important to us. Sometimes we wear something that our mom gave us when we are going to be with her to let her know that we appreciate the gift. I can’t tell you how many t-shirts that I have acquired over the years because I have been a part of some retreat or mission project and we wanted to show that everyone was on the team! There was a period of about three years at the campus ministry at Purdue, where we had so many of those shirts from different occasions that there wasn’t a single night when we would meet for Bible study or a social activity that there weren’t two or more people with matching shirts. Sometimes we make judgments

or assumptions about people because of what they are wearing. Most often our clothing will say something about a person’s gender. Sometimes people wear something that indicates their religion or their nationality. Some people are concerned over a “label” which could indicate their economic bracket or their “taste” in fine things. Sometimes people are even concerned about where the garment was made – what were the working conditions of those who made the garment and were they compensated fairly? On the “red carpet” leading into events like the Academy Awards participants are asked by interviewers, “Who are you wearing?” “Armani,” “Vera Wang,” “Valentino?” In Galatians 3:27, Paul says, “As many of you were baptized into Christ you have clothed yourself with Christ.” As one looks at the context of this passage (and I hope you will) it serves to empower those who were hearing these words to not be limited by categories that society placed on them. In other places this idea of being “clothed in Christ” or “putting on Christ” makes implications about our behavior before God and with other people. Lauren Winner in her book, Wearing God, encourages the reader

to ponder Biblical images of our relationship to God that are not as well known or popular. In a similar way that is my goal with this article. May I encourage you to take some time to roll around in your mind this idea of “clothing yourself with Christ.” Allow, if you will, my meandering thoughts above to be a springboard for your meditations. Once you have started, allow these thoughts to break in as you walk from your car into the store, or while you wait for your kids to finish dance lessons or baseball practice, as you take a shower, prepare a meal, or even get dressed. Who are you wearing? Christ?

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A Few Words From Pastor Deena: How the Junior Disciples Came Into Being

MISSIONS

MINISTRY

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Instruments in Worship? Oh Yes! Junior Disciples Summer Program

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 rwsteffen@gmail.com

World Prayer Concerns: ABC International, Worldwide, North Korea What’s Going On With the Youth?

Linda Gentile Organist Hilary Craw Volunteer Youth Director youth@fbcredlands.org

CALENDAR

FELLOWSHIP

Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org

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Salty Tears and Cheery Yellow Overcoming Challenges with Faith and Prayer

Marion Gil Communications Specialist marion@fbcredlands.org Dennis Chenevert Buildings/Grounds

CON TACT S

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Brandy the Church Cat Church Picnic Summer BBQ Series June Calendar

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A few words from Pastor Deena

How the Junior Disciples Came Into Being Recently, Pastors JT Greenleaf and Brenda Torrie from the Methodist Church invited Pastor Shawn and me to their mid-week program to talk with their members about the different programs we had at First Baptist. May is Clergy Appreciation Month and they thought it would be fun (and educational!) to invite different pastors from other Redlands churches/synagogues to come and talk about their church and to answer thoughtful questions as well. As I presented our program for 3rd through 5th graders, called Junior Disciples, my mind wandered a bit and wondered how many of our own members know how the Junior Disciples’, (JDs) program came into being. Here was my story on how we, as a church, “created” the JD program. When I was fairly new here as the Children’s Director, we had a large “wave” of children going through our programs and felt we needed to divide them up, as 4-yearolds probably shouldn’t be hanging out so much with our 4th and 5th graders. I had been working with a task force of “Moms” who held many opinions on how our/their children should be taught biblical “things,” manners, “church behaviors,” etc. After serving them a scrumptious breakfast (if you feed them, they will come – right?), we settled into a several-hour discussion on what to do with our older elementary children. Our goals were simple: 1) to have them experience a different childhood at church than many of us had, and 2) to learn what following Jesus was all about and have some fun too. Our focus for all the “ideas” was “How do we assimilate

older elementary children into the worship service that would clearly be a bit boring and often over their heads?” In a word, it became clear that “participate” or “participating” would be the key to assimilating them into the service – if they could “do,” they could learn. We decided that our summer season was the best time to begin teaching the concepts and to have the ability to practice them during a single worship service would be easier to schedule. Brainstorming the key disciplines to following Jesus was the next step. We ended up with about fourteen – but practically we only had twelve weeks for the summer so we whittled down to twelve topics. The program was designed around those twelve topics; we invited teachers and assistants to teach and “run” the program for the first summer. At the end of the summer season, we met again and identified “what went well,” “what didn’t go well” and “what to improve upon” for the next summer. This process took us four summers to get to the Junior Disciple program that we all know and support today. We have narrowed it down to ten final topics (see the Junior Disciple page for more information). This summer we have the opportunity to divide up the Missions into two – global and local; however, they are normally taught together. The program has “built in” intergenerational interactions as we had deemed that to be very important for our congregation. Many of our teachers are not the “Moms and Dads” or their “regular teachers”; however, they are the older generation of teachers from

which the children can learn how to ask questions and how to interact with other generations of our congregation. Second graders begin to anticipate “being a Junior Disciple or a JD” pretty early and sometimes ask me if they can “start early”! Of course, I assure them they will begin on “the first Sunday of Summer.” Some time in May, they receive an invitation in the mail to join Junior Disciples, which makes it a bit special too. On June 12th, they will be awarded their Bibles, they will receive their JD blue polo shirt and a name badge that has their name and “Junior Disciple” written on it. It is official – they are now a “JD” at First Baptist Church. Our audience at the Methodist church asked questions about the program. It was fun to watch as several nodded their heads in agreement, took notes and leaned over and talked to each other. Maybe, just maybe, all older elementary children can be assimilated into worship services all over Redlands! Jesus would like that because – “… when Jesus noticed this, he was angry and said to his disciples, “Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14) A big “Thank You”, with much appreciation, goes to the women of that long ago task force, to the Pastor who heartily supported the initial idea and to this congregation that has joyously supported and continues this program for our children.

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Instruments in Worship? Oh Yes!

FBCR is so blessed with members and friends who share their musical skills in worship. This is particularly true of musicians who are instrumentalists. It was great to hear Pastor Shawn disclose a recent discovery about herself. Last Sunday in worship she said that after hearing Scott Nelson and Jonathan Peske play over the weekend: “I really love hearing the clarinet!” The psalmist declares in the Old Testament: “Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with

By Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music

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!” Psalm 150:3-6 (NRSV). And in the New Testament, we read: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God” Colossians 3:16 (NRSV). And again: “Be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:18b-20 (NRSV). Even though there are some Christian churches today that do not use instruments in worship, I know that the use of instruments in worship has enriched my spiritual life. Now, I love to sing the words of songs and I love to hear them sung, but I find that hearing a melody of a song I know - played by an

instrument in worship - allows my mind to become centered on God’s Spirit. Providing experiences of musical participation in worship can be life-changing. The opportunity I received as a 13-year-old to be my home church’s organist has had a most profound influence on my worship involvement for over 50 years. First Baptist joins together on Sundays to worship, encouraging praise through involvement. And if you need a recent example for that statement, our glorious experience of Pentecost in May provides one: congregational singing, choir, choral ensemble, drum group, drum set, dance, vocal soloists, and organ. So how has First Baptist shared the blessing of instrumental musicians in just this year? Some of that involvement includes: our Drum Circle, brass ensemble on Easter, frequent leadership on clarinet by Jonathan and Scott, handbell ensemble, flute by Ellie Huynh and Mary Wolfe, guitar by Brian Wolfe, djembe by Aidan Huynh, drum set by Liam Fisher, cello by Orville Chapman, and organ and piano by our Linda Gentile. And you will hear the mandolin in worship soon! Do you enjoy playing a musical instrument? Would you find joy in sharing your talent at FBCR in worship? I may not already know of your skill and desire: when you are ready, please share that with me (richard@fbcredlands.org). And if clarinet is your instrument – or that of your family member or friend – please share this invitation: the 10th annual FBCR Clarinet Fest

Junior Disciples Summer Program

This summer, JDs will learn the significance of being lifelong disciples of Jesus. They will participate in the church worship service and then be excused before the sermon where they will learn about a new topic each week. Members of our congregation will be asked to share their area of church involvement with our Junior Disciples. Listed below are the topics, along with a brief description, which they will learn throughout the summer. We are excited that the Junior Disciples program has been an enriching experience for our older elementary children! Feel free to contact me for more information regarding programs for our children. Pastor Deena Barwick

Topics & Description

Bible: “Studying God’s Word” – Children entering the third and fourth grades will receive Bibles to begin their JD

journey. Discussion will include why the Bible is the foundation of discipleship and service in church life. This will be offered on Sunday, June 12, 2016.

Prayer: “Talking with Jesus” – Discussion on the significance of public and private prayer as well as how and why we pray. Our children will also learn the Lord’s Prayer. This will be offered on Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Sermon: “Listening to the Word of God” – Discussion will include strategies on how to listen for meaning to gain an

understanding from the sermon. Conversation may include ways to apply or practice a sermon point. This will be offered on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Acolytes: “Bringing Christ into the World” – Discussion on what it means to bring the light of God into the world and how one does this in everyday life. This will be offered on Sunday, Aug 14, 2016.

Missions, Local: “Caring for Others” – Discussion on the importance of serving our local community and also

extending the love of Christ. The ways in which FBC-Redlands serves the community will be presented. This will be offered on Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Missions, Global: “Taking the Word of God to Others” – Discussion on the importance of serving others in other countries and extending the love of Christ. The ways in which FBC-Redlands serves our global missions will be presented. This will be offered on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Communion: “Remembering Jesus’ Sacrifice” – Discussion on the significance of the elements (sacraments) of

communion and how it represents Jesus’ sacrifice and death on the cross. Children will learn the different methods of taking communion and then accompany the diaconate when communion is being served. This will be offered on Sunday, July 31, 2016 and they will serve on Sunday, Aug 7, 2016.

Tithing: “Giving Back to Jesus” – Discussion on the importance of stewardship and how gifts are used to continue God’s work. This will be offered on Sunday, Aug 21, 2016.

Baptism: “Following Jesus in Baptism” – Discussion on the significance and differences between being dedicated and being baptized. Conversations may include how to follow Jesus in baptism. This will be offered on Sunday, July 10, 2016.

Hospitality: “Serving Others for Jesus” – Discussion on the role of hospitality, welcoming others to church and our spiritual life as we reach out to others. Discussion may also cover the various ways people can serve. This will be offered on Sunday, Sept 4, 2016.

M I S SION 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

ABC International Ministries Praise God for the new Executive Director of International Ministries! The Rev. Sharon Koh, from Evergreen Baptist Church in Los Angeles, will lead our worldwide mission efforts. You may remember that Dr. Reid Trulson retired in August 2015. Rev. Koh was born to missionary parents in Singapore and grew up in Singapore, the Philippines, Korea, Ohio, and California. Her academic training is from Westmont College and Fuller Seminary. She brings a passion for missions as well as her experience from local church ministry. We pray that she is able to lead American Baptist Mission efforts as it begins its third century of work.

The Netherlands/Worldwide Pray for Lauran Bethell, who is based in The Netherlands, but is working with partners all around the world to fight human trafficking in all its forms. This is a worldwide issue that even impacts people in America. The PressEnterprise recently ran a front page feature about a woman named Holly Gibbs, who was lured into prostitution at 14, then quickly rescued; now as an adult she works to help identify other potential victims of trafficking and speaks out about the issue. Lauran asks specifically for prayers. She asks for wisdom to know what to say as she consults with others; as well as the wisdom to know which requests to accept and which to turn down. She asks for guidance as she plans global conferences. She asks for prayers for her health and safety as she travels extensively to work in this area.

North Korea Kenneth Bae, who spent nearly 2 years in a North Korean prison for his faith, recently released his memoir, titled Not Forgotten. In it, he recounts how he was acutely aware of God’s presence with him even in the midst of the tortures of the North Korean labor camp. He shares how he experienced joy and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Praise God for Bae’s release and for his testimony to the power of God and the power of prayer. Pray that we would also have a deep faith that is not dependent on our circumstances.

-Jonathan Peske

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

what’s going on with the youth? Starting in March, the youth at FBC Redlands have been exploring topics that will hopefully give them tangible ways to apply what they learn in church to their lives outside of church. We have been studying a series of videos covering topics on our unique paths, where we are called by God, forgiveness of ourselves and others, and now, what we can do to better the world we live in. We are currently focusing on our sphere of influence and ways to show the love of Christ to our families, friends, schools, work places, church, community, state, country and the world at large. Our youth are an inquisitive group of young people who constantly amaze their leaders with their questions, insights and inclusion of each other. As one of our youth said at BYF in May, “We are here to be encouraging, not de¬couraging.” There are some amazing people working with our youth and we would like to highlight two of them: Wendy Peske and Robert Yocum! While not working with our youth, Wendy works at Redlands High School as a math teacher. She is also raising two fantastic kiddos, Lillian and Joseph. She also volunteers her time with God’s Kids, preparing the slides and other random tasks around our church. Robert works for ESRI, sings with our worship ensemble and with ensemble XXI, and recently finished his MBA at the University of Redlands. These are busy people, yet they find the time and energy to spend Sunday mornings in Sunday school with our youth. Their outstanding leadership and dedication to our youth has not gone unnoticed! Thank you for supporting our youth, encouraging them, praying for them, leading them and showing them how important they are to our church!

What are FBCR youth doing this summer??

In the next couple Tapestry articles we will highlight a few of our youth and their summer plans.

Sam & Seth Medlin

Both boys will be spending time in Alaska. Sam’s big news will be (hopefully) a driver’s license in July!

Henry McLaren

Henry is going to visit his aunt and cousin in Pittsburgh in June. Then he is going to Yosemite national park in July (road trip!!).

Lauryn DeDoes

She will play in her club volleyball festival in AZ and then take a family trip to Bryce & Zion National Park. She is also looking forward to visiting grandparents and cousins at the cabin in Lake Arrowhead.

Madeline & Sydney Keierleber Madeline is having back surgery in June. Sydney is going to an Angels game with her dad. Both girls are excited for their aunt to visit from Illinois.

Sophie Kishimoto

Sophie will be going to Peru and Atlanta. Both of these trips are to visit family.

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Salty Tears and

Cheery Yellow

I painted my guest room today. It made me think of all the rooms I have painted in the last 11 years. The living room of the first home I purchased... I was so excited to own my own home after years of apartment living. I had my first real job after graduate school, and felt single and empowered while picking out paint colors at Home Depot. Of course, I did still hope that Mr. Right would show up sometime soon. He didn’t. The child’s room for the home study to become a foster parent... I will always remember the name of the light blue color swatch, as it foreshadowed the heartbreak a year later when the judge sent her back to her biological mother. It was called “Salty Tears.” After she left I didn’t open the door to her room for six months. Eventually I repainted it a dark blue and moved into that room. The color was soothing to look at, all alone. The baby’s room for the home study to adopt internationally... I was so proud of the nursery décor I picked out. A bright cheery yellow beckoned that hope was on the horizon. After the adoption fell through, I took all the unused bedding and decorations and dumped them at Goodwill. I couldn’t have them in the house in my grief. The baby’s room, again, when I was seven months pregnant... I kept

By Lisa Olson

In my heart I couldn’t hope that I would actually bring a baby home, so I kept my distance. But my heart swells now when I think of that little room. It’s where I rocked and nursed my daughter, and where she laughed for the first time. the yellow, but changed the wall border and bedding. In my heart I couldn’t hope that I would actually bring a baby home, so I kept my distance. But my heart swells now when I think of that little room. It’s where I rocked and nursed my

daughter, and where she laughed for the first time. The entire downstairs of the new house, with 72 hours before the movers came with all the furniture... I couldn’t paint with a two-year-old underfoot, so I frantically painted during daycare hours in 100-degree heat since the A/C wasn’t working yet. I would pick her up at 5 PM drenched in sweat and covered in paint, but excited about our new home. And today, I made it an afternoon activity since I knew she would enjoy it. I got out her smock, taught her how to keep the paint from dripping and what a drop cloth was for. I answered a hundred questions about paint because 4 1/2 year olds never run out of questions. She did the bottom of the wall while I did the top. Later, I did another coat over her part while she slept in the next room, but she won’t know. And I felt proud. I’m proud that my daughter watches me fix things and figure out whatever needs to be done in our house. I never saw my own mother do home repair; she had many other wonderful qualities, but anything like that was a task for my dad. I’m proud that my daughter will assume that she is capable of taking on such a project. And I’m proud that I have painted so many walls, with layers of sadness and hope and joy. And I wonder what walls I will paint next.

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast – May 5, 2016 Overcoming Challenges with Faith and Prayer By Abby Kishimoto First, I want to thank you for inviting me here today to speak on how challenges strengthen my faith. When most people talk about using prayer to overcome challenges, they usually are referring to things like hardships or something serious in their lives. This morning I would like to offer that same faith can help us through opportunities God calls us to experience for growth in our prayer life. I am part of a Baptist faith community. When Baptists call a new pastor, they form a committee and select a new pastor. Recently, I sat on that committee to call our new Senior Pastor. When I was first asked to be on the Pastoral Search committee as one of the two youth delegates, my first thoughts were nervous and excited – nervous because I am a youth and who was going to listen to my opinions! and excited because this seemed like such a cool opportunity! They didn’t force me, just asked if I would be interested. I prayed about it, talked with my parents, and talked with some of the people from our church and decided that they wouldn’t invite me to do something I couldn’t handle and I felt that God was calling me to be a part of this committee. I really didn’t think it would take very long and didn’t know I would be interacting with so many adults. We met almost every Sunday in formal and informal settings. We didn’t avoid disagreements. We argued over the points that were crucial to fight over. These disagreements, or arguments, were good. It strengthened our faith in that we had to find the right person.

We finally agreed on someone and offered them the position. For some reason they could no longer make the move to California. That happened three times. We were so disappointed at one point that we decided to take a break before starting all over. After a month, we met again and everyone committed to stay and find the right Pastor! I knew that God had a person for us. We needed to be patient. I was reminded that this was the “way cool opportunity” I had signed up for. I just didn’t know how much patience I would learn in this “way cool opportunity”. My faith in God grew as I learned to stick to the commitment I had made even in the face of more exciting opportunities of friends wanting me to go out with them. I believe the number one thing that I learned from this opportunity,

was that God was always with us. Even when it felt uncertain, we felt as though we were being guided – even through all the disappointments – there was a reason we needed to continue on our journey. God was working in one person’s life – calling that one person and we needed to be patient while God was working in us too. Today I am pleased to say that we have found our Senior Pastor. I started this challenging journey when I was 13 and in middle school. And in this very month of May, Pastor Shawn began leading her new congregation and I will be starting a new journey of getting my driver’s license! I would like to close by saying that we need to look at all our tough challenges as opportunities, finding the patience to wait on God and always be in prayer to get us through. Thank you for listening.

Mayor of Redlands Paul Foster, Abby and Pastor Shawn

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Happy June Birthday To...

Photo courtesy of Dennis Chenevert Meet Dennis Chenevert’s Church adopted cat Brandy. She is that cute Calico you may have seen walking around the church parking lot and patio. If you happen to see her, please stop and say hello! Thank you!

Church Picnic

Join us for a BBQ, potluck, piebaking contest, bounce house, water balloon toss, and lots of great fun and fellowship on June 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Diaconate will be selling hot dogs for $2, and hamburgers and veggie burgers for $3. The rest of the meal is a potluck and you are asked to bring an item based on your last name. Individuals should bring enough for 4-6 and families should bring enough for 8-12. Entries to the pie-baking contest are invited and due to the church office by 10 a.m. on June 26. A-H: Please bring a side dish I-P: Please bring a salad Q-Z: Please bring a dessert

Fellowship BBQ

Summer means the FBCR Fellowship BBQ series! The series will take place over the course of the summer and we are looking for people who want to host one of the sessions. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Jonathan Peske.

Summer Schedule

Spring is almost over, and that means that FBCR will be starting its summer schedule! Sunday school classes will end on June 5 and our last Thursday Night dinner until Fall will be on June 9. Our summer schedule will officially begin on June 12. Check in with us to learn all of the exciting summer schedule changes!

New Monthly Bible Study There is a new bible study for women who wish to study God’s Word and enjoy fellowship. They will be meeting the second Thursday of each month beginning Thursday, June 9. The Bible Study will take place at 10 a.m. in Judson Hall. Come join the study and enjoy spending time together and learning from God’s Word.

Deena Barwick — 1 Holly Allen — 2 Emily Crowley — 3 Kevin Fisher — 4 Myra Daniels — 4 Marilyn Solter — 5 Jonathan Peske — 5 Hilary Craw — 7 Barbara Williams — 8 Betty Thomas — 11 Erick Mendoza — 13 Madeline Keierleber — 13 Ben Dillow — 13 Lisa Olson — 14 Tom Hershey — 14 Meridyth McLaren — 15 Sam Warren — 16 Alexis Ortiz — 18 Eric McClain — 20 James Duncan — 20 Don Olson — 21 James Estey — 22 Fleury Laycook — 23 John Townsend — 25 Dianne Creech — 27 Nancy Hulla — 27 Allison Nottingham — 28 Michael Reynolds — 29 Richard Bueermann — 29 Lauren Olson — 30 Melanie Medlin — 30 David Hamilton — 30

SEND YOUR CONDOLENCES It is with great regret we share the passing of:

Marjorie McLellan February 17, 1921 to March 31, 2016

13 Pray for God’s Grace 14

for Local 20 Pray for Pastor Deena 21 Pray Outreach

7 p.m. Executive Board Meeting, Lounge

10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Plymouth Village 11:30 a.m. Church Picnic 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting Lounge

Pray for Church Officers

26 Pray for Our Picnic Time 27 Pray for Healing

10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 6:30 p.m. Personnel 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Meeting Lounge 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Lounge

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge

Pray for Pastor Shawn

Pray for Teachers’ Vacation Time

8 Pray for Missionaries

Wednesday

Pray for Persecuted Christians

Pray for Countries in Strife

Pray for our Church Pray for C.E. Board Family 6:30 p.m. Diaconate, Lounge 12 p.m. Miriam Circle 7 p.m. Christian Ed, Mezzanine Worship, Board Room Local Outreach, Library Fin. & Prop., Judson Hall

Summer schedule begins! 10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Appreciation Sunday 11:45 Worship Lunch, Fellowship Hall

Pray for Music

Pray for Deacons

Tuesday

7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Lounge

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge

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

Pray for the Grieving

Monday

Sunday

5 Pray for Worshipers

Pray for Bible Studies

3 Pray for our Children

Friday

Pray for June Birthdays

Committee

for the Youth 30 Pray Director Search

23 Pray for Wisdom

16 Pray for Peace

10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, Judson Hall 5:45 Birthday Dinner Birthday Night Ice Cream Social on the Lawn

Pray for the Sick

Pray for Parents 10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery

10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery

17 Pray for Toddlers

10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery

5:45 p.m. Thursday Night 10-11 a.m. Play Day Dinner in the Nursery 6:45 p.m. Classes

Thursday

Pray for Hunger Walk

Pray for Time to Reflect

Pray for the Homebound

9 a.m.-noon Women’s Bible Study David’s Corner

for Family 11 Pray Service Association

Saturday

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Church Picnic FBCR will be having its annual church picnic on June 26 immediately after service. There will be food, games, fellowship, and much, much more. Diaconate will be selling burgers and hot dogs but the rest of the meal will be potluck, so bring your favorite foods and share them with your church family! Please contact the church office for more information.

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