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TA PE S T RY Woven Together In Love: Colossians 2:2 MAY 2017

ISSUE No. 5

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SHAWN

You’re Welcome! Almost every church thinks that they are friendly. And maybe they are…to each other. I have visited churches where no one speaks to me from the time I get out of my car until I get back in it again. Now maybe they think that I don’t want to be interrupted or spoken to by a stranger and so they respect my privacy and allow me to attend their church in peace…maybe. I have been told that people find our church to be friendly, and they are not just people from our church telling me. I am glad people experience us that way. Of course, we may not hear from the ones that don’t think so. The fact is, no matter how friendly we are naturally, we need to be intentional about making our church a welcoming place. This, of course, begins with the people. It is everyone’s job, no matter how long you have been here, whether or not you are on staff, an official leader, or even a member. If you have been a part of anything we do at The First Baptist Church of Redlands it is your job to be friendly and intentionally welcoming. Is there someone at coffee hour that you have never seen before or never met? Go meet them. Even if you find out they have been

at the church for some time, it’s ok to go introduce yourself. You will not seem “pushy,” just friendly. Another way to be welcoming is to sit in a different place in worship (I am not talking about everyone moving into the balcony). Sit with someone you haven’t sat with before and take the opportunity before or after worship to talk with them. It wouldn’t hurt to mix it up a bit at Thursday night dinners. That would be a great place to get to know someone you haven’t spent time with as you share a meal. We all need to look around as we come to church to imagine what it would be like if this were your first time at FBCR. Is it easy for a new person to figure out where to go? Do new people know about the other things we do as a church or the special occasions? Do we invite people we know to come enjoy the activities we all enjoy at church? Who are you planning to invite to the church picnic or to one of our great summer barbecues? There are a couple of places near the church that I enjoy going for a cup of coffee and a snack. Yes, they have good coffee, but more than that they are friendly. There is a nice atmosphere is established

by the people who work there. I enjoy seeing the person behind the counter because they seem genuinely happy I decided to come there for a cup of coffee. They seem interested in whether or not I am having a nice day. They recognize I have been there before. If a coffee place can do that, wouldn’t it be nice if our church could be that kind of place…we even have good coffee! Let’s pay attention to those kinds of places and ask ourselves, do people experience that kind of atmosphere when they come to our church? What can we learn from other places and people about being welcoming and inviting? Let us be an intentionally welcoming church. There are more questions we can ask ourselves in order to make ourselves more sensitive to what new people are experiencing when they come to the First Baptist Church of Redlands. Let’s ask ourselves those questions and see what we might do to be inviting, friendly, inclusive and welcoming community of people striving to follow Jesus. It may be in our friendliness when someone comes to know God in a more personal and meaningful way.

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A Message from Pastor Shawn: You’re Welcome

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A Few Words From Pastor Deena: Following Jesus Part 2

MISSIONS

MINISTRY

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Words of Resurrection The Story of David’s Corner and the David West Endowment Fund

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

Worldwide Prayer Concerns: Mexico-Deborah’s House, Egypt, Venezuela Introducing FBC’s Decoration/Storage Room!

Linda Gentile Organist Dr. Jesica & Nathan Jones Youth Directors youth@fbcredlands.org

CALENDAR

FELLOWSHIP

Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org

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Get To Know: Marie Hamilton Introducing FBC’s Decoration/Storage Room! cont. Following Jesus Part 2 cont.

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Church News Miller-Trayhern Scholarship Women’s Bible Study May Calendar

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

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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

"Following Jesus.. " Part 2

From the April Tapestry, I began an article with “Following Jesus is a lot like learning how to ride a bike … all over again.” Well it has been a month and there just might be more to say about following Jesus! Yes, I have fallen off my bike several more times! With gymnastics training from a different life, I still know how to fall and not break anything – just more bumps and bruises is all. Three things I would like to add to last month’s article: It takes discipline, it takes practice/training, and it takes having a teacher/mentor/spiritual director or someone like that for both learning to ride again and learning how to follow Jesus again. Discipline definition from Merriam-Webster is “training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character”. Seems fitting for discipleship AND for bike riding. It is easy to say, “I ride a bike” or “I am a Christian” but the level of commitment to each is where discipline comes in. I had to set a weekly goal for riding and distance to make it happen. Practicing “time alone with God

every day” during Lent helped me to not only set up a daily time but to keep a time and an amount of time for prayer. Spending that precious time with God every day for 40 days gave me a renewed sense of what a relationship with God truly is – communicating every day! It is my hope to continue this discipline of “time alone with God” now that the observance of Lent is past. Once you have practiced a “new habit” for 21 days, it is important to keep it in your daily/weekly routine! Practice and/or training definition from Nike is “Just do it!” While this is true and much easier said than done, it still takes a determined and structured effort. To practice riding means you are learning nuances about riding every time you go out on a ride. Practicing discipleship is something you do every day – reading scripture, prayer, studying a Bible lesson, etc. It isn’t something you do on Sundays and Thursdays; but it is a part of your very being. It is who you are at your very heart. This is where riding is different from discipleship – riding

isn’t something you are at your very heart. It is one of the many things you do as a human – riding, reading, hobbies, swimming, etc. You ARE a disciple of Christ’s when you ride or when you shop or when you interact with a stranger. Sometimes, we think we don’t need to go to classes anymore as we know all that we need to know for this point in our lives. Not true! Classes, small discussion groups, Bible studies, etc., are the nuances we add to our lives as a Christian – fine-tuning what our values and beliefs are for us. It isn’t a point in time, per se, but rather, it is always revising who we are as a believer. It is a continuous process. I know that I have changed my values and beliefs dramatically – these have changed because of what God is calling me to do as bearer of “Good News” to those around me. I have made some mistakes; as we all have. God calls us to get back on our feet and continue the journey. Lastly, it takes a guide, a mentor, a trainer so to speak, to refine our commitment. I have one for Continued on Pg. 9

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Words of Resurrection

On Sundays and on Thursday evenings, I am thanked by folks about the songs we use in worship. This includes the special music we share as well as the “hymns and spiritual songs” (Colossians 3:16) that we sing together. Frequently the comments are about the music; being a musician, I appreciate those comments greatly. But just as often, I hear: “Oh, I loved the words you sang.” On Easter last month, we had so many wonderful experiences that combined words of resurrection and music that represented whom we are as a faith community. (Please notice the years of these lyrists.) The Worship Choir, Brass Ensemble, and Linda Gentile on organ shared the first song with these lyrics in our opening Song of Proclamation: Christ is risen, alleluia. “Jesus Is Lord” was our Gathering Song on Easter: Lord of creation, of earth and sky – Jesus is Lord over all! Redeemer, revealer, he rose from the dead – Jesus is Lord over all! And our Hymn of Praise was what we have used on Easter Sunday for at least the previous 31 years: Christ the Lord is risen today, earth and heaven in chorus say, alleluia. Raise your joys and triumphs high; sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, following our exalted Head. Made like him, like him we rise; ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! (Charles Wesley 1707-1788) The Worship Choir sang “He Is Not Here! He Is Risen!” by Allen Pote. The words are from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke: Why do you seek the living among the dead?

By Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music

He is not here; he is risen! The Worship Ensemble presented this meaningful hymn with an exciting new arrangement: Behold Him there the risen Lamb, my perfect spotless righteousness. The great unchangeable I AM. The King of glory and of grace. One with Himself I cannot die; my soul is purchased by His blood. My life is hid with Christ on high: with Christ my Savior and my God! Alleluia! (“Before the Throne of God Above,” words by Charitie Lees Bancroft 1841-1923; music by Selah; release date 2004) We sang this song by Hillsong United on both Palm Sunday and Easter: I see the King of glory coming on the clouds of fire: the whole earth shakes, I see His love and mercy washing over all our sin: the people sing: Hosanna in the highest. I see a generation rising up to take the place, with selfless faith. I see a near revival staring as we pray and seek: we’re on our knees. Hosanna in the highest. Heal my heart and make it clean; open up my eyes to the things unseen. Show me how to love like You have loved me. Break my heart for what breaks Yours. Everything I am for Your kingdom’s cause as I walk from earth into eternity. Hosanna in the highest. (“Hosanna”, release year 2007) And you can sing – and even dance – right now if you wish as you read these joyous words of “Lord of the Dance”: They cut me down and I leapt up high; I am the life that’ll never, never die. I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me: I am the Lord of the dance, said he. Dance, then, wherever you may be, I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead

you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. (Syndey Carter, 1963) At our Worship Choir practice after Easter, our scripture meditation was on words of resurrection. I invite you to hear again these amazing words by Paul the Apostle to the church at Corinth and to consider how these words have inspired writers of hymns and spiritual songs whose compositions bless us today: Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. (1 Corinthians 15:5158) All of our music ensembles are open for your participation throughout the year. Please contact me if you would be enriched by joining us as we sing wonderful music inspired by words of resurrection.

The Story of David’s Corner and the David West Endowment Fund By Lynn West, David’s mother

On April 30, 1991 my husband Vic and I were blessed with the birth of our second child, David. David was born with Cerebral Palsy due to the fact that his identical twin had passed away while developing in utero. Complications from his twin’s death caused David to have brain damage. David was so named because David means beloved. David brought more to this world than he ever asked for in return. He changed our lives and is still blessing others today. David never walked. He never even sat up on his own. David didn’t need toys. He didn’t need the newest gadgets to be happy. All he needed and all he gave were joy and love. We were told that he would live a long life. The doctor suggested that we place him in a home because the stress of having him would destroy our family. We were told he was not worth the devastation that he would bring to our marriage. It was a stressful time but giving him up was never an option for our family. As we began our life as parents of a child with a disability, attending church was not an option. I could not consider placing him in the nursery for childcare. He required special handling and I did not want to trust anyone with his needs. David lived four short years and passed away suddenly while at home with a babysitter. His spastic body had cut off his airway. His life on earth had ended but his legacy continues on. My husband and I were married at The First Baptist Church in Redlands in April of 1984. David’s funeral there seven years later filled

David didn’t need toys. He didn’t need the newest gadgets to be happy. All he needed and all he gave were joy and love. the church with many of the same people who had shared our joy. They were now sharing in the deepest grief imaginable for parents. With David’s birth came several monetary donations. We wanted the donations to go to something meaningful and to honor David. So I approached the church about setting up a fund to honor our son’s life. I believe we had two or three thousand dollars at the time. I had a vision of helping families with children that have a disability. My goal was and has always been to grant support or to purchase an item that could help a child and his or her family. It is also a goal to reach $25,000 or more in the fund. We have had several garage sales over the years and the fund is not yet where I would like it to be. However, it still provides a nice check each year for one family. During the time I spent discussing the fund for David, the minister, Joe DeRouhlac, mentioned that he felt the church could have

provided more support to us during his life. Joe questioned the need for churches to support families with children who had special needs. Together we developed a concept and David’s Corner was born. The church has an endowment fund specifically for developing new programs. That fund helped purchase toys and equipment for David’s corner. It was located in the chapel in the church. We served a couple of families each week while their parents attended services either at our church or another one close by. The parents would drop off their children and attend services knowing their child was loved and cared for. My husband’s job opportunities brought us to Texas in 1997. Volunteers kept David’s corner going for more years after we left. The little boy that the doctors referred to as worthless has made an impression on so many. My hope is that his memory will live long after I have and continue to bless families.

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

Mexico-Deborah’s House Pray for Moise and Deliris as they minister in Tijuana, Mexico, at Deborah’s House. Deborah’s House is a ministry that creates a safe refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence. When Gregg Sneller visited, there were five women and seven children staying at Deborah’s House. He was able to see firsthand how Deliris ministers to these women not only by providing a safe physical space, but also by helping them rediscover joy and laughter. But Deliris and Moise are also assisting local churches in Tijuana that are caring for refugees and migrants from all over the world, including Haiti, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Congo. Pray that God would provide for the physical needs of this ministry, including various ongoing building projects. Pray also that Moise and Deliris would be renewed by the Spirit when they find themselves worn out by the problems they confront. Praise God for the work of these partners in ministry.

Egypt Pray for our Coptic Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt who continue to mourn the 45 victims of the Palm Sunday church bombings. The bombings were the work of ISIS, seeking to drive a wedge between Christians and Muslims in Egypt. Pray that the government of Egypt will be better able to ensure the safety of its minorities. Pray for wisdom as Christians in Egypt try to decide what the future holds for them. Pray that they would cling to their hope in Christ in the midst of tragedy like this and respond with grace.

Venezuala Pray for the church in Venezuela as it faces attacks from a government exerting more and more authoritarian control. The Supreme Court stripped the legislative National Assembly of its power, leaving all aspects of government under the authority of the socialist party led by President Maduro and effectively silencing any political opposition. The Catholic Church has tried to speak against this injustice, but has faced violent responses from supporters of Maduro. Priests in San Cristobal received death threats and paramilitary groups attacked the Archbishop of Caracas during mass as he gave a speech encouraging freedom. Pray that the government of Venezuela would be responsive to the needs of its people, rather than seek to further limit their freedom. Pray for priests and bishops to have divine wisdom to discern how to respond to the ongoing situation in their country.

-Jonathan Peske

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

Introducing FBC’s decoration/storage room! By Amy DeDoes

A little over a year ago, while some of us were setting up for an event, it was mentioned that it would be great to know where all the decorations were kept. We commented on how we could not find things (such as **TEA LIGHTS) because we weren’t sure where things were stored. Many purchases for decorations were made for events because we simply could not find things around the church. After a conversation with Dennis where he agreed that items were stored all over the church premises, the idea of a “decorations/storage room” began to take form. This would be a place where items could be kept together for events and most importantly could be stored for future uses. Our idea was that commissions organizing events could “shop” here instead of always going and buying new things for each event. Also, we would not have to bug Dennis every time we needed something! And so it began. Alli Kishimoto and I decided a good place to start would be cleaning in the Youth Room. There is a small alcove in the back of the room that had begun to be a “collection place” for all kinds of items. We started on Thursday nights sorting things into keep, donate and throw away piles. We uncovered many things including tons of nice camping gear, surfboards and lots of car washing items (unfortunately, we had JUST had a car wash and bought or borrowed needed items)! We re-organized craft supplies and bookshelves and moved a large table into the alcove to make a study area. As soon as that was somewhat organized, my parents, Paul and Cathy Zander and I started working

in the small room adjacent to the Youth Room. This room had also been a place where things had gone that did not have a home somewhere else! We ended up clearing it out and moving in shelving filled with the camping gear and car wash items into that room. Again we sorted items until the room was basically empty. We all decided this would be a great room to house all of our decorating needs. We then began to ask Dennis to start pulling things out of their existing places and bring them to the room. Day after day, he would find more stuff! Christmas mini trees, costumes, glitter pumpkins, fall foliage, plastic tablecloths, garlands, lights, vases, even the missing **TEA LIGHTS (that were found under the basement stage)! My parents bought many Rubbermaid containers and we sorted items and labeled the boxes. Finance and Property graciously bought shelving units. We had also acquired a lot of paper goods that we sorted and stored on another shelving unit. Most weeks we would

come in to find more boxes of items Dennis had found. It became like a treasure hunt! So many things over the years had been stored in the Chapel balcony, under the basement stage, upstairs in the Education building closets, even back behind the baptistry! One day while working in the room, my parents and I started Continued on Pg. 9

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Get To Know: Marie Hamilton

Marie Hamilton was born at home in the suburbs of West De Moines, Iowa. This was the 1940’s and things were done that way in the Midwest. She is in the middle of a group of 13 brothers and sisters. Her father was a farmer and a carpenter. The family left Iowa for California when Marie was two years old. She credits her sister Doris with seeing that she got to church. They walked to Calimesa First Baptist from the time Marie was 5-yearsold. Her parents were in favor of their children receiving a Christian upbringing. But with 13 mouths to feed, they rarely made it to church themselves. After 13 years, the family sold their home in Calimesa and moved to Yucaipa. Again, it was Doris who made sure Marie got to church: Yucaipa First Baptist this time. It was now the 1950’s and the church had active Bible studies before and after school, which Marie joined. She was baptized when she was eight. At 14, Marie began to take Christ seriously. She became involved in Bible School and the church’s School of Missions. She decided she didn’t like boys much because of the example set by her older sisters who married at the age of 16 and immediately had children. In 1966, she married David Hamilton (she had obviously overcome her reluctance about boys) at Yucaipa First Baptist. They

By Ann B. Smith

Marie and her husband David Hamilton, whom she married in 1966. moved around a lot because of David’s jobs. She never gave up her belief in Jesus or her desire to follow him. But during these busy years, she and David quit going to church. They moved back to Yucaipa in 1984 to be closer to her parents who were having health problems. When David finally retired, they began looking for a church. It was David who went on line and discovered The First Baptist Church of Redlands. He liked the fact that it was an ABC church. They both felt at home with the service that was traditional enough to make them feel welcome. They also found a

church family. Marie’s favorite Bible verses are John 3:16 which speaks to God’s love for her and Psalm 23 which tells of His guidance. She says both aspects of His care have been important to her. Her favorite hymn is It Is Well with My Soul. It reminds her that ‘though trials may come’ God has her best interests at heart. One of the times she felt closest to God was during one of those times of trial. When her son David was 10 years old, he became ill. The boy would curl up in pain and try to pull out his own hair. They made three trips to the emergency room where she kept getting mixed messages. The doctors said he would be fine. The nurse told her she hoped she could live without her son. Finally, a neurological surgeon arrived who diagnosed the problem. He performed spinal surgery – a procedure with a high probability of complications. David came though the operation well, but it changed his life: he could no longer ride a roller coaster, become a pilot, or join the Air Force. He had made a fine life for himself and his family in spite of these limitations. Marie is grateful to the Lord for bringing her through all the tough times – especially the numb times when she didn’t know what to do or where to turn. She is enjoying being part of The First Baptist Church of Redlands choir and helping to lead our worship service.

Introducing FBC’s decoration/storage room! Cont. Continued from Pg. 7 wondering where and if we would ever find the puppets. You see, when I was in Youth Group here (in the 80’s) we had a puppet Ministry. The Youth would use these large puppets to put on various shows. We had a great time! But when our Youth pastor left, that ended. No one had seen the puppets since. While we realize that the puppets are not decorations, we thought maybe Dennis would find them in his treasure hunt! Well you can probably guess what happened. A few months later, I walked into the storage room to find three boxes labeled “Big Puppets.’ I was so excited! I opened the boxes to find the puppets in great shape! Maybe someone will give these puppets a new life… So our decorations/storage room is far from perfect. It’s a work in progress. But if your commission is planning an event or you’d simply

like to take a look at all the items, please feel free to contact one of us to visit! Our events here at FBC are something that everyone enjoys but we know there is a lot of planning and preparing that goes into it. It is truly our hope that our supply of decorations will help your commission in organizing these events! The room is locked to make sure we keep items all together. We ask that if you’d like to take a look at the decorations you find a time that does not interrupt the Youth using the adjoining room. We are also open to donations: sets of holiday items (sets should be at least three of same item), plastic tablecloths, plastic utensils, artificial flowers, LED candles, or gift cards (Michaels, JoAnne’s, Dollar Tree, 99 cent store). Just please know that if we foresee it not being needed, we will donate it. You can always leave donations in the office with either my name or Paul and Cathy Zander’s name on it.

Thank you to everyone involved! We couldn’t have done it without you. Dennis, Pastor Deena, Alli, Paul and Cathy and Finance and Property!

"Following Jesus.. " Part 2 Cont. Continued from Pg. 3 riding and I have several mentors and spiritual directors for my discipleship journey. These are NOT people who seek you out to see if you want some help; rather, these are people YOU seek out to be your guide, your mentor or director. These relationships can be very informal and one or two may be professional or formal ones. I spent three years with a spiritual director while on my path to Ordination – this was a professional

or a formal relationship. I spend time over coffee, in a Bible study, in a class, on a phone call, etc. with informal mentors. You do as well is my guess! If you are serious about refining your commitment to discipleship, it “takes a village” for a journey of discipleship. Encourage yourself to get to a class, spend time with someone over coffee and ask the difficult questions, spend time with someone you don’t know or just met and spend time in prayer asking God for what is next on your journey.

Riding a bike to clear your head of all troubles, details, timelines, “to-do” lists and anxieties for a moment in time, is as necessary as it is uplifting. Spending time in silence with God has the same effect for clearing your head of all the annoyances, the troubles, and the doubts you have. God is always there when you call. A blessing from Acts 2:42, 46 “Devote yourself to the teachings of the gospel, to your prayers and to fellowship day by day, for they will lead you to a glad and generous heart.”

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Happy May Birthday To...

Photo courtesy of Tom Herron FBCR’s Heritage Room had open houses on April 2 & 9. From left to right above, Carolyn Kiel-Ray, Diane Creech, and Anne Sandel.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Senior Maintenance/ Custodian

Dorothy Dane Arthur

Dennis is retiring! FBCR is accepting applications for the position of Senior Maintenance/ Custodian. Go to our website to find the application form and all the qualifications needed as well as a description of the position. If you have any questions about the position or applying please contact the church office.

It is with great regret we share the passing of:

June 9, 1921 - Mar. 9, 2017

Ruth Bartos July 23, 1925 - Mar. 27, 2017

Miller-Trayhern Scholarships Available

The fund may be used for those pursuing an undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree. It is not necessary that they be associated with The First Baptist Church of Redlands or a Baptist denomination. This scholarship is intended for applicants who have demonstrated their Christian commitment through active participation in/or service to the church of which they have been a member; demonstrated serious regard for their academic studies, and demonstrated financial need.The form and criteria to be considered for the scholarship can be found on our website, at www.fbcredlands.org, under the serving the community tab in the top right. For more information, contact the church at 909-793-3289.

Lacey Wardschenk — 1 Tara Duncan — 1 Nick Miller — 1 Martha Hone-Warren — 2 Claudia Brown — 3 Patty Frost — 4 Aaron Steffen — 7 Henry McLaren — 8 Corin Jones — 9 Jessica Mendoza — 9 Miletta Updegraff — 10 Deborah Crowley — 11 Bruce Laycook — 11 Zachary Beltran — 12 Jason Lowe — 13 Ryan Carpenter — 15 Richard Popovich — 16 Liam Fisher — 17 Virginia Chapman — 18 Neera Daniels — 22 Margaret Bierschbach — 23 Mike Aguirre — 23 Abigail Kishimoto — 25 Doris Stephens — 26 Paul Espinosa — 28 Barbi Carpenter — 29 Jim Hollenberg — 29 Janet Roberts — 30

Women’s Bible Studies All women are invited for Bible study and fellowship : Thursday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 145 E. Palm Lane Drive, across from Plymouth Village. Please read Galations 5:1-15 for the Bible study. If you have any questions, feel free to call 7930222 for more information. Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in David’s Corner.

2 Pray for our Missionaries

Pray for Commissions

6:30 p.m. Diaconate Meeting, Lounge 7 p.m. C.E., Mezzanine Worship, Board Room Local Outreach, Library Fin. & Prop., Judson Hall

Pray for Pastor Shawn

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

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

21 Praise for the Angry

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 Sinners

23 Pray for Angel

Pray for Pastor Deena

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge Office Closed for Memorial Day

Pray for Church Staff

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 7 p.m. Executive Council, Plymouth Village Lounge 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge

22 Pray for Love

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

15 Pray for the Homeless 16 Pray for Dennis

Pray for GriefShare

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

Pray for Local Outreach

Pray for

Tuesday

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

Monday

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 12 p.m. Local Outreach Luncheon, Fellowship Hall

Sunday

Pray for Guidance

Pray for Strength

11:45 ABW Lunch & Meeting, Plymouth Village 6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship

for a Family 17 Pray Member

10 Pray for Hope

for our Church 3 Pray Groups

Wednesday Pray for Volunteers

Pray for Thursday Night Cooks

Pray for Redlands

Pray for Child Care Workers

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

Saturday

Pray for Forgiveness

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Put It Together, David’s Corner

Pray for the West Family

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, David’s Corner 2 p.m. Peter David Memorial, Sanctuary

for the Family of 13 Pray Peter David

19 Pray for our Children 20

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

12 Pray for Parents

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

for Thursday 25 Pray Night Teachers

5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner 6:45 Classes

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for Someone 18 Pray Who You’ve Lost

10 a.m. Bible Study, Board Room 5:45 p.m. Birthday Night Dinner 6:45 Classes

for Birthday 11 Pray Celebrants

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

Friday

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Luncheon Local Outreach Awareness Luncheon, a Free Lunch! May 7th at 11:45 in Fellowship Hall. Representatives from local organizations FBCR supports, will share with us about the mission of their organization. Please join us, deadline for sign up in the office will be May 2nd.