October 2016 Tapestry

The First Baptist Church of Redlands

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

OCTOBER 2016

ISSUE No. 10

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SHAWN

Good Work Around the World On Sunday, October 16, we will have as our guest the Rev. Dr. Lauren Bethell, Global Consultant on Human Trafficking with American Baptist International Ministries, based in Amsterdam. She will be here as part of our month-long emphasis on our church’s global involvement through missions. Our church has supported Lauren in her ministry for many, many years. Among Lauren’s connections with our community is that she is an alumna of the University of Redlands.

Lauren has become a leading expert on the issue of human trafficking through the work that she has done, going back to when she began as a missionary as the first director of the New Life Center in Chaing Mai, Thailand in 1987. She was the first person I ever heard speak about human trafficking— before it was even a term that people knew. The work of the New Life Center was cutting edge, rescuing women out of prostitution and other forms of trafficking, providing them a place to live and learn so that they could find a job. The New Life Center continues to help women heal and be empowered through the ministry of people like the Rev. Kit Ripley.

Kit serves as a pastor to the people of the New Life Center. She also incorporates art therapy into the healing process for these women.

There are others who are

“I am always excited to share the stories and to support our missionaries around the world. They are involved in innovative and cutting edge work as they live out the good news of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom in holistic ways.” involved in the fight against human trafficking around the world. One is the Rev. Mylinda Baits, who grew up in neighboring San Bernardino. I first met Mylinda at Thousand Pines Camp when I was a freshman in college and she was a Junior Higher in my cabin. She and her husband served many years as missionaries working with church leadership in Costa Rica. In that context Mylinda began ministering to women who resorted to prostitution in order to support their families. Now Mylinda is working across Iberoamerica and the Caribbean with various churches and groups to fight exploitation.

Learning from the success of the art therapy being used by Kit Ripley in Thailand, Mylinda has been at work with several other missionaries to

develop curriculum and programs to use art in the healing process of those who have been victims of exploitation.

Rita and Glen Chapman have had a ministry of teaching and training pastoral leadership in the Democratic Republic of Congo for many years. In addition, they have been involved in economic development as well as working to encourage the protection and restoration of endangered animals and environment. Other American Baptist missionaries are working to encourage the building of sustainable and affordable housing in different places around the world. Others are working to solve issues of food insecurity and fair Continued on Pg. 9

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A Few Words From Pastor Deena: A Good Quality Indeed!

MISSIONS

MINISTRY

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Music Keeps Flowing On World Mission Conference, Green Lake, WI

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: Germany, Congo, Uzbekistan Thank You FBCR Family!

Music Opportunities for You at FBC Heritage Room Fundraiser

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

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FELLOWSHIP

Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org

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How Can I Keep From Singing Get To Know: Bobby Warren Good Work Around the World cont.

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

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A few words from Pastor Deena

“A Good Quality -- Indeed!”

A few months ago, I had a rare opportunity to spend some quality time with a dear friend. I had forgotten about her one true attribute (even though she has many) – one of being positive, even in the midst of negativity, sadness or grief which is so prevalent in all her interactions. We caught up on family news, childhood friends, some of whom had passed away in this past year, and each other’s lives.

Neither of us are retired and aren’t interested in retiring any time soon – we love what we do, so why would we? We do have some common “interesting” people in our lives that would set the stage for some fine gossip, criticism, and/or schemes for improvement which I tried and she stopped with her positive approach to every complaint she heard which can be admirable or annoying.

Leaving this here for a moment in time … I will come back.

This Sunday, our Sunday School class began the book “A Year of Biblical Womanhood” where a “liberated women found herself covering her head for prayer, sitting on her roof for contentiousness and calling her husband ‘Master’” – a year of practicing all the bible’s instructions for women as literally as possible. I read this book several years ago and tried to practice some of her “Monthly To Do’s”; but have only managed to maintain a few I am chagrined to admit. I am rereading this book, one chapter at a time, to prepare for weekly discussions in class. This week’s chapter is “Girl Gone Mild – living as a quiet and solemn woman” in which she practices: no gossip, no snarky-ness, no contentiousness, no negativity in which she discovers she is far snarkier than she thought – by the end of the first few days she had 26 incidents in her “Contentiousness

Jar”. She knew she was in trouble and that a year was going to be a very long time.

From my psychology days – always rejecting others’ comments, ideas, suggestions OR retelling stories with a negative imprint is in reality just trying to “puff” ourselves up – to be higher than, or superior, to make ourselves “look like the better person”. It feels sometimes, that we continue to do that in our discipleship as well. I know that I am guilty of this at times (well, ok, many times!).

But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’

In researching scripture to determine just what does this mean for us in 2016 – how to be a “quiet and solemn” person – one who practices no gossip, no negativity, and no contention for others. In other words – acceptance of who people are as they live for Christ, even when it doesn’t fit our “model” of how to live out discipleship or faith in Christ. Most importantly, to not degrade or gossip or be negative towards others and specifically not “behind their backs.”

We complain about others so we can perhaps make ourselves “look better” to God. From one of my favorite Luke passages: Luke

18:10-15, “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.” I hate to be reminded that when I am “exalting” myself, that I will be humbled at some point in the future --- just wait for it! It is hard to be humble isn’t it?! We all want to be doing our best for God and as humans we also want some praise or accolades for our accomplishments.

God calls us to be humble with no gossip, no contentiousness and no snarky-ness without seeking fame or praise.

My friend humbled me during our time of reflection. I continue to think about our time together and she truly was positive, even about adverse things in her life. She sees how God is working in the lives of the people who cross our paths.

She sees how we all need to be that “Christ-like” person in all of our interactions, she tries to live as the ‘tax collector” who cried out for mercy and forgiveness and she is a good model of faithfulness. With tongue-in-cheek, I would like to say, “I want to be just like her when I grow up” and she would more than likely respond with, “We are all just trying to be like Jesus …. living as God has called us to be – faithful … faithful to God’s calling.”

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Music Keeps F lowing On

When my life keeps crossing a song, then I know it’s time to pay attention! That is what has happened this last year with me and the song “How Can I Keep from Singing,” or as it is also known as “My Life Flows On in Endless Song.”

“Seeking joy in the trials of life.” This is the reason for the writing of the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing” in the musical mind of worship music arranger Christine Sullivan Robbins. What we don’t know for sure is who wrote the words. The text could be from an early Quaker or Shaker Hymn, according to Pete Seeger, who recorded a version of this hymn in the 1960’s. The text could have been written by Anna Bartlett Warner, who also wrote the text of “Jesus Loves Me.” (I am still remembering the presentation of that wonderful song by José Luis Mendoza and the children’s ensemble in worship last month.) Or the text could be by “Pauline T.” Her poem entitled “Always Rejoicing” was published by The New York Observer on August 27, 1868, and it has the same words as “My Life Flows on in Endless Song.” The lyrics to the song can be found on page 8 of the Tapestry.

We do know that we have been touched by the music of the hymn.

American Baptist minister Robert Wadsworth Lowry wrote the music.

Lowry was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, where he taught Sunday School and sang. As successful as Lowry

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By Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music

was as a pastor and preacher in churches in New York and New Jersey, most know him better as a writer of hymns and composer of sacred music. His hymns that are the most well-known are: “Shall We Gather at the River?”, “I Need Thee Every Hour,” “How Can I Keep from Singing?,” “All the Way My Savior Leads Me,” and “We’re Marching to Zion.” Now the hymn “How Can I Keep from Singing?” was first published with notes and text by Lowry in the 1869 song book Bright Jewels for the Sunday School. Lowry is given credit for composing the music of the song, but no author is credited for the text in that publication.

My experiences with this hymn this year began with the Western Division Conference of the American Choral Directors Association in Pasadena, CA, last February. The title of the conference was: “How Can I Keep from Singing.” Then Jeffery Rickard led a massed choir at the University of Redlands Chapel, which included many First Baptist singers, in singing “How Can I Keep from Singing”, arranged by Gwyneth Walker, at the February 28 “The Healing Power of Music” service.

That meaningful experience sought to help the community to continue to heal after the December 2 attack in San Bernardino. Then I sang the same arrangement with the Inland Master Chorale last March in our concert. When I realized we didn’t have a choir setting of the song in our FBC Choir Library, I found one!

It became the 500th selection in our

church choir library.

But what is it about the song that captures me? It is that attribute of music that is infinite, that is timeless, that never ends. It gives me a reference when I consider the majesty of God, the Creator: “No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that refuge clinging; since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?” And then hear this words from Psalm 90:2: “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” And these words of the wonderful hymn “How Firm a Foundation” which was written nearly 100 years earlier still: “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!”

See what these words from this song, which were penned nearly 150 years ago, say to you: “I lift my eyes; the cloud grows thin; I see the blue above it; and day by day this pathway smooths, since first I learned to love it.”

The Worship Choir with soloists Laci and Josh Morgan sang our new choral setting of this song in worship last month when we dedicated our church musicians. Consider the great cloud of witnesses that make this song real to us here and now: the loving nature of God, the inspired author; the talented music writer, the music arranger, the artistic Morgan family, and the gifted Worship Choir. We are truly blessed.

World Mission Conference, Green Lake, WI July 4-9 2016

By Ed Irvin The parking lot told the first part of their story. License plates from Indiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Montana, Georgia – all spoke of registrants from near and far to get a first-hand update on the worldwide reaches of American Baptist International Missions. Beyond the automobiles there were dozens who came by air or rail. Some registrants were from local church missions committees; some were pastors; some were educators. The checkin table showed over 400 full-time registrants. There were also those who came for a day or two and those who came to take part in leadership.

Hugh Huntley and I were sent by you good folks here at The First Baptist Church of Redlands to observe, participate and feed back.

We roomed at Roger Williams Inn. The Joy of attending stemmed from firsthand contact with those who served in various fields plus the Valley Forge administrators who kept it all together. We realized there were many more missionaries working on their various fields around the world – many of whom would attend the next world conference (July 4-7, 2018).

We heard from 21 active missionaries from 17 nations plus seven new appointees. We American Baptists have 110 global servants in 30 countries plus we partner with 40 other evangelical agencies.

Each day began with early devotions led by newly appointed servants who not only gave us spiritual food for our souls but also gave us insights into their personhood. So we got a glimpse of what the future held in outreach around the world. Each day held a challenge in worship and Bible Study

led by a winsome woman serving in theological education in Costa Rica.

Her name was Ruth Padilla DeBorst.

The core of the experience was the daily workshops offering 35 topics ranging from ChristianMuslim relations to new mission fields. A great deal of interest was shown toward Cuba because of the thaw between our two countries.

Walt and Jeanine White offered a workshop with the appealing title of “One Vine, New Branch.” Another eye-catcher was Cuvila Tomas’ topic “Struck Down But Not Destroyed (Angola).” Yet another winner was Peter Chibinjana’s lengthy topic, “Contrary to What You Think, Jesus is Still at Work in Zimbabwe.”

One that I chose to go to was Jill Lowery’s “Being About My Father’s Business” because my wife, Diane, had interacted with Jill in Congo regarding women’s ministries during the American Baptist Women’s tour a few years ago. When Diane came home she warned me she was going to raid our checkbook!

Hugh Huntley had the delightful surprise of the workshop, “Coloring Outside the Lines” led by Jeff and Annie Dieselberg (Thailand) whose parents had been members of Hugh’s youth group in the fifties in Arcata, CA. Talk about passing the torch!

I am wondering which mission workshop you would choose out of the other offerings: Bolivia, Turkey, Myanmar, India, Bulgaria, Nicaragua, Haitti, Kinshasa, Ghana, Hungary, Brazil, Mexico and South Sudan. This last field drew my attention because of the terrible conflict between warring tribes in what was supposed to be a model relationship in the founding of the newest nation in the world. Dr. Bill and Ann Clemmer

called South Sudan “…a country in Crisis with work unfinished.”

Their courage in starting a new mission there is beyond belief! But the American Baptist philosophy of training indigenous leadership is showing fulfillment!

The other highlight that quickly rises to the top is the establishment of North East Christian University in Nagaland, India. Their literature gives this heady description: “seeking to be the best university in India, NECU will educate a new generation of Christian leaders for India and the world.”

The Board of Directors had some heavy hitters like Peter Armacost, John Sundquist, and Jerry Cain.

The second night of the conference was dedicated to a fond farewell for Reid Trulson as he moves into retirement from his position as Executive Director of International Ministries. That paved the way for Friday night’s installation of the Rev. Sharon Koh as the new executive. She will be the first female to hold that post and she rapidly worked her way into the hearts of all 400 registrants!

Perhaps the best encounters with the Lord’s servants took place on the Greensward by Pillsbury Hall.

Twenty poles with destination names were set in the ground about twenty feet apart. They were marked with clear signage so people could easily find any specific missionary and get into heart-warming conversation.

Our missionaries and staff are extremely competent and winsome people. Our world-wide outreach puts Baptist principles on wheels.

We are blessed to be in such a Fellowship and would do well to support it faithfully. I know I will!

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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

Germany According to reports out of Germany, over 3,500 formerly Muslim refugees have become baptized as Christians! These refugees are from places like Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Some of them may have wanted to convert in their home country but had not the freedom to do so. Praise God for the growth of His church in the face of this crisis. Pray that Christians would be able to respond faithfully and lovingly to the needs of refugees from the Middle East.

Congo Praise God that Kyle and Katrina Williams have made it to Kikongo! Their family arrived at the beginning of September and join Glen and Rita Chapman in the ministry there. They rejoiced in the warm welcome they received and in all the wildlife they are seeing. The kids are excited to be there too. Pray for the Williams family as they adjust to life in their new home. Pray that God will be able to use them for fruitful ministry in Kikongo.

Uzbekistan Praise God for the safe arrival of Dmitry Shestakov and his family to the United States, where they have been granted asylum. Pastor Shestakov was arrested in Uzbekistan and sent for four years to a prison camp because the government did not recognize his church. Even after his release, he was effectively on house arrest. In 2013, his family fled to Ukraine, and in August of this year, they moved to Florida. Pray for Pastor Shestakov, his wife, and two of his daughters, ages 16 and 20, as they adjust to life in the United States. Pray for the church in Uzbekistan as they face continued persecution from their government.

-Jonathan Peske

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

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Thank You FBCR Family!

By Greg A. Sneller, International Ministries Assistant Director of Development Dear Redlands FBC Family, Cheryl and I cannot express our deep appreciation for being part of the family. If you had told us a year ago we would be members at FBC Redlands, we would not be able to imagine how. We now live in Calimesa and are blessed to be part of the family. I work on your behalf and our family of churches for International Ministries.

In our life together, it’s World Mission Offering time. You have faithfully partnered with our global servants around the world in your rich history of giving locally, nationally and globally. A few reasons why I would encourage you to support the World Mission Offering are because it will: 1. Provide financial support for our global servants.

2. Recruit, train and send more workers.

3. Impact more people and churches

with the gospel.

4. Evaluate and develop new ministry areas, 5. And more!

When our global servants personal support falls behind, the World Mission Offering steps in to make up the difference. No one’s salary is reduced. This has assisted several most recently because of the financial crisis in Puerto Rico.

We currently have over 100 people in the application process to go and serve. God is at work and we are committed to partnering with you to encourage God’s work around the world. As you will see or have seen in Pastor Shawn’s article, many great stories of God’s work can be told.

As you prayerfully consider giving, we thank you in advance for your prayers and support of our team of 120 global servants who partner with you in sharing God’s love around the world.

The First Baptist Church of Redlands Heritage Room FundRaiser Sunday October 9, 2016 and October 16, 2016 On the patio after church FBCR Centennial Plates - $10.00 each FBCR History Books - $10.00 each All funds raised will be used to continue the work in the Heritage Room and Archives. Items also available in the church office.

MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU at FBC Worship Choir Thursdays from 7:459:00 pm Sundays from 9:45-10:05 am Worship Ensemble Sundays from 8:15-8:55 am Men’s Ensemble Women’s Ensemble Instruments in Worship Contact: Richard W. Steffen Music with Youth Contact: Hilary Craw Drum Circle Contact: Kevin Fisher Junior Disciples Choir Children in Grades: 3-5 Sundays from 9:00-9:30 am God’s Kids Choir Children Age 4 to Grade 2 Thursdays from 6:457:00 pm Sundays from 9:30-9:50 am Contact: Doris Baker and Jonathan Peske QUESTIONS: Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music rwsteffen@gmail.com

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F E L L O WSHI P

“How Can I Keep from Singing” words by Anna Warner or Pauline T. or Robert Lowry verse 3 by Doris Plenn

My life flows on in endless song; Above earth’s lamentation I hear the sweet though far off hymn That hails a new creation: Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

What though my joys and comforts die?

The Lord my Savior liveth; What though the darkness gather round!

Songs in the night He giveth: No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging; Since Christ is Lord of Heav’n and earth, How can I keep from singing?

When tyrants tremble in their fear And hear their death knell ringing, When friends rejoice both far and near How can I keep from singing?

In prison cell and dungeon vile Our thoughts to them are winging, When friends by shame are undefiled How can I keep from singing?

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I lift mine eyes; the cloud grows thin; I see the blue above it; And day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it: The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, A fountain ever springing: All things are mine since I am His— How can I keep from singing?

Get To Know: Bobby Warren

By Ann Smith

Bobby Warren has come to Redlands First Baptist Church for a long time. He sits up front with his brother Michael Warren and his sister-in-law Martha Hone Warren.

He was born in Tokyo, Japan on May 8, 1955. His father was in the military. The family moved to Newfoundland, Canada when Bobby was 2-years-old and lived there until he was 5. He has a brother, Ted, who lives in Washington state and a sister, Patty, who lives in Yucaipa.

The first church Bobby attended was a Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He went because that’s where the people at his board-and-care home took their clients. He thought the music was the best part of the service.

He started coming to Redlands First Baptist in 1997. He likes the activities, the sermon, and the music. He also likes how friendly the church members are. He enjoys the songs Amazing Grace and Jesus Loves

Me both because he knows the words and because he can also play them on the guitar. He also enjoys all the different instruments we use in our music.

The activities he likes best are the Agape Meal and the Christmas dinner. He likes the food. He enjoys the friendly people, and he can bring his girlfriend.

Bobby thinks Jesus is important because he died for us, so we can go to heaven. He also knows that Jesus loves us and wants to help us be better people.

Bobby thinks church is important because the sermon helps him understand how to live better.

He believes that Jesus wants us to treat other people the way we want to be treated and he thinks the church helps him understand how to do that better than if he tried on his own. And it helps him control his behavior better.

He likes communion. He likes

Photo courtesy of Ann Smith Bobby Warren celebrating Christmas with a king crown. it best when the congregation goes forward to receive the bread and the cup. He finds it more meaningful when he goes forward to bread off the bread and dunks it in the cup because of his blindness. When the bread and cup are passed down the pews, he doesn’t feel as if he was participating in the same way.

Bobby enjoys Redlands First Baptist and wants to come every Sunday. In addition, he likes the way everyone encourages him to take part in all the activities. He hopes to be part of our membership for a long time.

Good Work Around the World Cont.

Continued from Pg. 1 trade for farmers. And, of course, we continue to be involved in developing leadership and working to provide resources for good health and education as we are invited into partnership with church leaders around the world.

I am always excited to share the stories and to support our missionaries around the world.

They are involved in innovative and cutting edge work as they live out the good news of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom in holistic ways. One way that we can support our missionaries is through the World Mission Offering. Last year we as a church gave $2339. Maybe we can give twice that amount this year. I encourage you to prayerfully consider what you would be able to give to this offering to support this important work

around the world. We will receive your gifts for the entire month of October. You may have received an envelope in the mail. There will also be envelopes provided in the pews for your use during the offering time of our worship service. You may also give online through our website.

Meanwhile, let us all continue to support our missionaries around the world through our prayers.

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Happy October Birthday To...

Photo courtesy of Cathy Zander First Baptist volunteers supporting Youth Hope at the Day in the Park.

Free Flu Shots Plymouth Village is hosting a Free Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, November 3rd from 4-6:30 p.m. Enter from Palm Avenue east of Cajon Street. No I.D. or Insurance card needed.

Women’s Ministries News

All women are invited to: October 8 - Saturday study of Sarah and Hagar 9-noon in David’s Corner.

October 13 - Thursday study of Galatians 1011:30 in the boardroom.

October 19 - Wednesday Miriam Circle noon2:30 at Plymouth Village. Topic: “See...My Neighbor.”

Save the Date

Thank You All Church Advent Brunch from the Gentile’s Saturday December 3rd 9:30-11:30 The outpouring of prayers, calls, and cards, in short, love, from so many in the FBCR family really touched our hearts.

Thank you so much, Linda and Ron Gentile

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A gift in memory of Vi Wiant will be sent from the ABW treasury to the national work of American Baptist Women. Money and WalMart gift cards will be sent to First Mesa (Hopi) Baptist Church, Polacca, AZ, for White Cross needs.

Contributions for the Vi Wiant memorial, White Cross, or Love Gift may be placed in the ABW box in the church office. Make checks payable to “ABW First Baptist Church.” Designate how you want your gift used.

Camaryn Crisantes — 1 Walker Price IV — 1 Samuel Medlin — 2 Jerry Grady — 2 Juliet Aguirre — 2 Marcie Meek — 3 Shirley Close — 4 Jaleel Daniels — 4 Sunny Hyon — 4 Fredrik Whitley — 4 Jim Covington — 4 Bill Cunningham — 5 Carolyn Sullivan — 5 Cheri Wardschenk — 5 Kim Ortiz — 6 Genevieve Skiles — 6 Doris Baker — 7 Matt Carpenter — 7 Angel Florence — 8 George M. Thomas — 10 Betty Jo Emler — 12 Chris Covington — 12 TJ Herron — 15 Philip Htoo — 16 Kerri Poyle — 18 Wendi Darwin — 19 Bobby Crisantes — 23 Shirley Rieger — 23 Elizabeth Johnson — 24 Ashley Miller — 26 Paula Savage — 27 Gary Bennett — 29 Ann Barber Smith — 30 Ainsley Kleinman — 31

Pray for those who have been Abused Pray for our Country

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

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers Plymouth Village 9 a.m. Sunday School 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Lounge 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting

7 p.m. Executive Board, Lounge

for those with 24/31 Pray for Dennis 25 23/30Pray Illness

Pray for Guidance

for our Country’s 18 Pray 19 Leadership

17 Pray for GriefShare

16 Pray for Protection

Pray for Miriam Circle

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Pray for Peace

12 p.m. Miriam Circle, Plymouth Village 6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship

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

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

Pray for the Birthday Celebrants

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Pray for our Choir

Friday

Pray for Birthday

Pray for those with Depression

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Pray for Youth Director Search

10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery 12 noon - Office Closed

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10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery 12 noon - Office Closed 5-9 p.m. Put It Together, David’s Corner

5:45 p.m. Thursday Night 10-11 a.m. Play Day Dinner in the Nursery 6:45 p.m. Classes 12 noon - Office Closed

for Thursday 27 Pray Night Cooks

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

for Thursday 20 Pray Night Teachers

10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, Boardroom 5:45 p.m. Birthday Night Dinner 6:45 Congregational Meeting, Fellowship hall

for David’s 14 Pray Corner

10-11 a.m. Play Day 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night in the Nursery Dinner 12 noon - Office Closed 6:45 p.m. Classes

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Thursday

Pray for ABCOFlash

Pray for Angel

Pray for our fellow Churches

Pray for Kiwanis

9-noon Volunteering at Family Services

for Peaceful 29 Pray Days

7 a.m.-3 p.m. Evening Kiwanis Yard Sale

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9 a.m.-1 p.m. Anglican Prayer, Judson Hall 1-5 p.m., Put It Together, David’s Corner

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9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study, David’s Corner

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10 a.m., Photo Day, Lounge ABCOFlash - Glendale

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12 Pray for Forgiveness 13 Celebrants

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Wednesday

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

Pray for our Church Leaders

for our 11 Pray Commissions

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10 Pray for Health

Pray for the Hungry

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Tuesday

7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room

Pray for our Soldiers

Monday

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

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Sunday

7 a.m. Believe Walk 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

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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

A 10 week series taught by Dave Ramsey Facilitated by Hien Huynh and Deborah Crowley Thursday, October 27 through February 9, 2017 Promtly 6:45-7:45pm in David's Corner Classroom. $100 for materials with lifetime access to the online resources. Limited to 10 households.

Registration required before Monday, Oct 17.

To register or with questions please contact Hien or Pastor Shawn. Email Hien@parsonex.com or Shawn@ fbcredlands.org. 909.793.3289.

Families of all ages will learn proven steps to eliminate debt forever, never allow money be a source of anxiety again, and develop wiseworry free spending, saving, and investing habits for the long haul.

Most importantly, participants will connect with friends who will travel alongside to offer encouragement for the journey.

Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID San Bernardino, CA Permit No. 2111

Over 3 million people have benefited from these classes. Every family have saved more and paid off thousands in debt in the first 90 days if they apply the concepts taught by best selling author and financial speaker, Dave Ramsey.

Through video teachings, class discussions and interactive smallgroup activities, Hien and Debbie will facilitate the content that will offer biblical, practical understandable steps to get us from where we are to where we've dreamed we could be.