The First Baptist Church of Redlands
TA PE S T RY Woven Together In Love: Colossians 2:2
SEPTEMBER 2015
ISSUE No. 9
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR RICHARD
“Wow”Impressions from an Interim Pastor Recently, while spending some R&R time at my home in Florida, I did some reflecting on the privilege I have had this past year serving as your interim minister. I thought of some of my impressions and of course, some of my experiences. Let me share with you about some of my impressions by telling you about one of my experiences. It was the Easter Sunday Worship Service, and at the climax of my sermon a young child loudly called out “Wow.” Of course, people laughed but in an interesting way it made clear the point of my message. Later I decided to look up the word, Wow, since I hear it a lot and even use it myself quite often, if only as a filler word. I learned that when used appropriately, it expresses admiration and pleasure. While reflecting on this year at FBCR, “Wow” seemed the appropriate word for some of my impressions. Let me mention three. Thinking back to my first visit when I came to meet with the officers, commission members, and staff, I was so impressed. I thought what a beautiful church building, spacious, so well equipped, so well maintained, and it even had an
In the Gospel of John we are remind that “we are to love not only in word or speech but in truth and action.” That is evident at FBCR.
Wow! elevator. Impressive also were the church programs, the dedicated staff members, faithful officers and volunteers. I left saying to myself, “Wow.” However, in the weeks and months that followed, as I got to experience FBCR personally, something else began to stand out, something that brought to mind “Wow” again. It was the warm, inviting spirit one feels among the church family. I think it can best be described as a presence that is not just heard
in words but seen in works of love. It is witnessed in the relationship members have with each other. It is seen in the active concern for those in need. It is noticeable in the interaction of the young people with seniors. It is seen in the willing volunteer service of so many members who do it out of love for the Lord and FBCR. In the Gospel of John we are remind that “we are to love not only in word or speech but in truth and action.” That is evident at FBCR. Wow! While continuing my reflection, something else came to mind that merited a “Wow.” It is the passion for outreach that the church family demonstrates. It can be seen in the many local outreach programs and in the mission emphasis. During one of our Thursday night gatherings, the evening was dedicated to reports from representatives of FBCR local outreach programs and mission ministries. The magnitude of the ministries was amazing. It was a night to be remembered. Thank you for this privilege of being your interim minister. Wow! Faithfully yours, Pastor Richard
FALL CLASSES
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MISSIONS
COVER
CONTENTS
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A Message from Pastor Richard: Impressions from an Interim Pastor Contents and Staff Box Richard Steffen: Summer of Music Annual Family Day
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S TA FF Pastor Deena: Look Forward to Fall Classes Jared Sumners: Fall Youth Classes
Reverend Richard Burke Interim Pastor richardb@fbcredlands.org Reverend Deena Barwick, Ph.D. Associate Pastor of Family Ministries deena@fbcredlands.org Jared Sumners Youth Director jared@fbcredlands.org
Worldwide Prayer Concerns: Burmah, Congo, Vietnam
Richard W. Steffen Minister of Music rwsteffen@gmail.com
Annual Nicaragua Trip Part 2
Linda Gentile Organist
FELLOWSHIP
Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org
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Junior Disciples Help the Homeless
A Time for Opportunity Space for Grace Conference
Marion Gil Communications Specialist marion@fbcredlands.org Dennis Chenevert Buildings/Grounds
CALENDAR
CON TACT S
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Sound System Installed Rally Sunday Super Sundae Sunday The September Calendar
Telephone: 909-793-3289 Web: www.fbcredlands.org Email: admin@fbcredlands.org Office Hours Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Summer of Music at FBCR Wow! What a summer of music! Every Sunday this summer had music that was inspirational, meaningful, and exciting. And, most importantly: Spirit-filled. The group that has been the consistent treasure of the summer has been our Worship Ensemble. Ellie Huynh has been a resource of knowledge and experience regarding music that is meaningful to the congregation as well as enjoyable to sing by the Ensemble. Singing in the Ensemble this summer has been Ellie Huynh, Doris Baker, Mary Wolfe, Mark Estey, Nathan Jones, Jonathan Peske, and Robert Yocum. Others who will be singing in the Ensemble this fall include Scott Nelson and Lisa Olson.
Other exciting groups that have shared music this summer are the Men’s Ensemble, the Drum Circle, the Children’s Choir two times, the Women’s Ensemble, the group of 16 clarinets on Clarinet Fest, and three guitars, percussion, keyboard, and singers led by Jared Sumners. Joining them in sharing solos this summer has been Doris Baker (Alto), Orville Chapman (Cello), on three Sundays, Emma Dedoes (Soprano), Lori Ebrecht (Soprano), Ron Gentile (Tenor), Eric Goddard (Baritone), Ellie Huynh (Soprano), Nathan Jones (Tenor), Seth Medlin (French horn), and Laci Morgan (Alto). And we’ll never forget: the trio of Abby Kishimoto, Neely Estey, and Eric Goddard, the duet of Ellie and
Eric, and the piano/organ duet by Eric and Marcus Hopkins. Supporting our singing with energy and style have been Linda Gentile (Organ), Aidan Huynh (Drum), Jonathan Peske (Flute and Clarinet), Jared Sumners (Guitar), and Mary Wolfe (Flute). Aidan, Elise Huynh, and Melody Wolfe played our Trinity Bells at the beginning of worship on handbells for four Sundays. So as I have watched and attempted to learn the exciting style that Eric Goddard brought to worship each Sunday for so many years, and with your generous words of joy for all of our musicians: this has been a great summer. Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music
Annual Family Day
Saturday, October 3, 2015 Family Day at Redlands’ Smiley Public Library Featuring Illustrator Bryan Collier, Caldecott Honors and Coretta Scott King Award Recipient 10:00 – 1:30 p.m. No Admission Charge Bring the entire family and have a great time immersed in hands on activities together. Every child will receive a new book. Visit stations throughout the library based on themes in books
illustrated by Bryan Collier, a three-time Caldecott Honors recipient and seven-time winner and honor recipient for the Coretta Scott King Award. Mr. Collier will offer a presentation at 11 am and be available to sign his books.The first 100 families in attendance will receive a book illustrated by Mr. Collier. He has illustrated over 25 books including: Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship; Barack Obama: Son of a Promise, Child of Hope; 12 Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali; Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Uptown; and Clemente! The Life of Baseball Player Roberto Clemente. Our church will be helping on Family Day and need 15 adults to lead different activity booths from 8:15 – 2:30 pm. Volunteers will be instructed what to do upon arrival. No paper cutting or craft background required just a desire to love our neighbors and see the impact of our presence in over 500 children from the community. Please meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. to leisurely walk over to the library. Bring a water bottle, hat, and snacks. Lunch is provided afterwards for volunteers. Sign up in the church office. Contact Hien Huynh or email hiencommunity@gmail.com for more information. A sponsored event by Local Outreach Commission
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FA L L CL A S SE S
Look Forward to Fall Classes Sunday Adult Classes:
Lectionery Classes: • Co-Ed Class which meets in the Board Room explores the four passages assigned to the lectionary for each Sunday. • Men’s Class, which meets on the patio (or the CE Conference Room during inclimate weather), explores the passages with discussion for practical application as men. The passage from worship service and whatever passage Pastor is teaching that Sunday are the passages explored each week. This class is informal discussion. • Women’s Class, which meets in David’s Corner, explores through Lectio Divina prayer style and discussion for practical application of the passages as women. The passage from the worship service and whatever passage Pastor is teaching that Sunday are the passages explored each week. • Co-Ed Class, which meets in the Chapel, explores through practical application the passage from the worship service and what the Pastor is teaching for that Sunday. Book Studies: Agape Class, a co-ed Class that meets in Judson Hall, is a facilitated discussion using the book “The Bible Tells Me So....” By Peter Enns. “Christians have been defending scripture from attack for two centuries. In fact, argues Bible scholar Peter Enns, we have become so busy protecting the Bible that we are now unable to read it. In ‘The Bible Tells me So’, he provides a revolutionary new perspective.....” Men’s Class meets in Heritage Hall and is a facilitated discussion using the book “The Zimzam of Love “ by Rob and Kristen Bell. The Zimzam of Love is a new way of looking at marriage. Rob and Kristen explore the secret of what makes a happy union—probing the mystery at the heart of the extraordinary emotional connection that binds two people. This class, using the text from the book, is a practical discussion and application class for men.
Thursday Adult Classes
“Considering Controversial Issues” This class will be less a class and more a facilitated discussion to help us all effectively wrestle with challenging and controversial issues in our faith. Topics will be selected by the group based on what is most relevant and of interest to the group. This is intended to be a safe place for everyone to actively ask questions and seek answers (although we may not always get a clear answer), allowing the journey to deepen and enrich our lives and faith. Lloyd Howard, Josh Morgan and Jared Sumners will facilitate these topic issues as they surface in group discussions. “We Are Baptists” Pastor Burke will be teaching a class designed to establish a foundational understanding of what it means to be Baptist. Each Scriptural based session will address a single theme enabling the participants to learn more about Baptist identity and belief. “Be Diligent – Stay on the Path” Gospel of Mark Bible Study The facilitator will be using the book “Be Diligent” by Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe, as a guide and is a practical approach to “serving others as you walk with the Master Servant” with informal discussions. The three characteristics of a servant that draw people to Jesus (according to the Gospel of Mark) are: 1) A willingness to help others first, 2) A willingness to meet others’ practical needs and 3) A willingness to give sacrificially to others. This class will be discussion-based with light reading at the beginning of each session. Books will be available if you wish to use one or you may just show up and join in the conversation.
Sunday Children’s Classes: •
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PreK/K Class will use the Max Lucado curriculum “The Story for Little Ones”. Teachers and volunteers will rotate through on a weekly basis. These younger children will experience sessions of music, bible story, snack, activities and games to reinforce the weekly story and Parent sheets to take home. • 1st/2nd Class will use the Max Lucado curriculum “Story for Children”. Teachers and volunteers will rotate through on a weekly basis. These older elementary children will experience sessions of music, bible story, snack, activities and games to reinforce the weekly story and will receive a parent sheet to take home. • Junior Disciples will use Gospel Light Curriculum “Give Me Jesus”. This age group is 3rd – 5thGrades. JDs will also prepare for serving in the worship service that day. They may serve as a greeter, acolyte, usher, etc. Thursday Children’s Classes: • PreK/K Class and 1st/2nd Class will use two curricula, “Jesus Loves Me’ and “We Built Bible Town”. These younger children will experience sessions of music, the bible story, activities and games. • Junior Disciples will use a Curriculum that will be determined soon. This age group is 3rd – 5th Grades. - Pastor Deena
Fall Youth Classes
Youth Sundays:
Youth Thursdays:
Sunday School – Sunday School meets at 9 a.m. every Sunday in the BYF Room. Students learn through lessons, discussions, and activities that attempt to teach students how to live as Christians. Youth lessons are designed for 6th through 12th graders. Curriculum is based on The Bible, and is supported by “Sticky Faith” and “Echo The Story” curriculums.
Middle School – This year, middle schoolers will have their very own class, where they can learn, discuss, and play among peers. The class will be led primarily by Jennifer Winter and a team of volunteers. Jennifer plans to encourage our middle schoolers, and to help them face the challenges that come with middle school and with life.
BYF – Baptist Youth Fellowship takes place every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays at 5 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month the youth group has Singspiration – a time of worship (primarily through music) in the chapel. Third Sundays take place at a volunteer family’s home, where we eat, play, and hang out – it’s always a good time. Fourth Sundays are usually a special event, like an art day or a fundraiser – descriptions of these events will be given in advance, and often announced to the congregation.
It’s going to be fun. - Jared Sumners
High School – This year, high schoolers will have the opportunity to participate in whichever Thursday-night class they choose – Mark Bible Study, Baptist History & Heritage, or Considering Controversial Issues. Our high schoolers are terrifyingly intelligent and well-equipped to add an interesting dynamic to any class they choose to attend. This will be a fantastic opportunity to show our high school students we respect them and love to practice our faith alongside them. It’s going to be fun. - Jared Sumners
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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
Congo
This story comes from our missionary friend Glen Chapman. (Paraphrased and edited slightly) “A friend came to me, desperately repeating ‘My wife is going to die.’ His wife was in labor, but she had already had three prior C-sections, so she needed a doctor to surgically deliver the baby. But there was no doctor at our hospital--both of them were away on a trip. We contacted Fatundu Hospital, but that doctor was also away! ‘What about our nurse--I know he has done C-sections?’ But he was attending a funeral. I felt helpless--all I could do was pray. I prayed and watched my friend dejectedly head back toward the hospital. Later in the evening, my friend came back to share the exciting news. When he arrived back at the hospital, a medical student from Bandundu city had just ridden up. The nurses at the hospital encouraged him to perform the surgery since it was the only option to save both the mother and the baby. With their guidance, this student, who was not even a resident, and who had never attempted surgery, was able to deliver a healthy baby girl and perform a tubal ligation. Mother, father, baby, and family are all doing well and we are excited to share this miraculous answer to prayer!”
Vietnam In Vietnam, like other communist nations, distributing Bibles can land you in jail. But recently, a man felt God’s call to take Bibles to a remote part of the country. He prayed that God would keep him safe as he went through the checkpoints along the 12-hour bus ride. Just before the bus departed, a uniformed policeman climbed onto the bus--and proceeded to select the seat right next to our hero. The policeman yawned and settled in for a nap, but not before taking off his cap and leaning it against the box of Bibles. At the first checkpoint, the guards boarded to check IDs and search everyone’s bags. But when they came to the sleeping policeman and saw his cap against the box, they decided to move on to the next row. There were multiple checkpoints along the way, but because the policeman slept the whole way, our hero made it to his destination without the box ever being opened! Praise God for the wonderful things He can do when we act in faith!
Burma/Myanmar Pray for the people of Burma, where over a million people have been affected by flooding and landslides in the wake of Cyclone Komen. The government has asked for aid and the United Nations has already pledged $9 million dollars in disaster relief aid. We have former missionaries to Burma as members of First Baptist, so the Chin people of Burma are especially close to our heart. The American Baptist Churches USA has already allocated $10,000 from the One Great Hour of Sharing offering to help those affected. -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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MISSIONS COMMISSION UPDATE
Annual Nicaragua Trip 2015 Part 2 Here is more information on what happened during the Annual Nicaragua Trip of 2015. More of what happened during the trip can be found in the August 2015 edition of the Tapestry.
Update on the Tierra Nueva Coffee and Honey Coop Initiative Sustainable Healthcare in the Rural Setting
and we were shocked. There are at least 900 young type 1 patients in Nicaragua, with many more undiagnosed. They are expected to die before they hit 20. Before they die they live a very tired and sickly life. Unlike Type 2 Through the efforts of our President, Tom Rogers, diabetes, which is mostly a life style problem, Type 1’s our dream of providing sustainable healthcare for a just get it and die without proper care. We had another population has been realized. With financial help from meeting and are going to work with the Nicaraguans an International Rotary Grant and collaboration with to stop the misery and dying of young Type 1 diabetics. UNICA, a medical and dental clinic was built and staffed We will be working with UNICA School of Medicine and by UNICA professional students and their faculty. Tom, Dentistry, Loma Linda University, MINSA (Ministry of along with Board Member Gary Underwood (responsible Health) and APNJDN (Asociación de Padres de Niños y for all the pictures you see), went to Boaco, where the Jóvenes Diabéticos de Nicaragua). Tierra Nueva Coffee and Honey Cooperative Clinic is located. They checked on the operation of the clinic, - Dr. Mark Carpenter which is going very well. UNICA and Tierra Nueva have negotiated a fee structure that Tierra Nueva farmers can afford and that meets UNICA’S expenses. So this project should be sustainable without the need for more outside funding. As part of the sustainability factor, Dr. Thomas Fitzpatric started Cura Coffee, which imports beans from the Cooperative. Part of the money earned from the sale of their beans is earmarked for healthcare. Addition of Screening and Treatment for Children and Young People with Type 1 Diabetes Three years ago Dr. Alejandra Narvaez, now Dean of the UNICA School of Dentistry, asked us if we would treat a group of Type 1 diabetic children. Since I am a Type 1 diabetic, it was a quick yes. Due to unexpected circumstances, we only saw two type 1 patients. One was well controlled and one was not. Upon interviewing the caretakers, the well-controlled child had her blood sugar tested four times a day. She appeared happy, healthy and bright. The other seemed lethargic and sad. Her blood sugar was never tested. I used my glucometer to test her blood sugar. It was dangerously high. We sent her to the hospital. Subsistence wage in Nicaragua is about $3 a day. Each test strip is $1.20. They cannot afford one test strip much less four a day. We met with the people involved with care for young type 1 diabetic patient
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F E L L O WSHI P
Junior Disciples Learn About FBCR Community Work
On Sunday, August 9th, members of the Local Outreach Commission lead the Junior Disciples in a lesson and activity to learn about some of the ways that The First Baptist Church of Redlands works within our own local community to assist others. After learning about the problems faced by homeless youths in the local community, Junior Disciples learned about the work that YouthHope does to assist these teens and help get them on track with housing, medical care, schooling and counseling. As a part of this lesson, the Junior Disciples assembled hygiene kits containing toothbrushes, soap, hand sanitizer, Band-Aids and other basic necessities for YouthHope to utilize as a part of
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their service to the community. Founded in 2009, YouthHope was established to build confidence and promote self-sufficiency for homeless, runaway, and underserved youth, ages 1424. YouthHope’s mission is to be a support system for these youth so that they may exit street life and grow to be healthy, successful adults. YouthHope is one of the organizations that The First Baptist Church of Redlands supports through our Local Outreach Commission. To learn more about YouthHope, including their upcoming car show on September 12 in Sylvan Park, please visit www.youthhope.org. - Tom Herron
A Time for Opportunity After being a partner and tenant of First Baptist for a couple of decades, Christian Counseling Service has outgrown the facilities at our church and moved to a much larger suite of offices at Centennial Plaza. While Christian Counseling will no longer be housed on our church campus, they will remain an important non-profit that The First Baptist Church partners with and supports. As CCS vacates this space, the Finance and Property Commission is actively working to make sure that these rooms do not remain vacant for too long and are put to uses that
support and benefit our church and the community as a whole. Field Hall will soon be rehabilitated and become a space for the choirs and music groups to rehearse and meet in as well as provide a larger meeting room for church use as needed. The upstairs mezzanine of Field Hall will house the music library as well as much needed desk and storage space for our music staff. Funds for this work will come from funds that were designated many years ago specifically to fix up and repair this part of our church. The Finance and Property
Commission is currently looking to identify local non-profit organizations that might be interested in renting the office space that had been occupied by CCS. In exchange for less-than-market rates, First Baptist would be looking specifically for non-profits that would be using the space in ways that are compatible with our church operations. If you know of a local non-profit that might be a good candidate for this partnership with First Baptist, please contact Tom Herron. - Tom Herron
Space for Grace Conference Space for Grace – November 4-7 @ the Hilton at the Los Angeles Airport As I’ve followed the news over the past few years, the anthem from Les Miserable has been echoing in the back of my mind, “Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of angry men? It is the music of the people who will not be slaves again! When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.” But today, on social media and in protests and conversations across the nation, tomorrow has come with a shout. Black lives matter. I can’t breathe. Hands up, don’t shoot! Protestors young and old are in the streets. Activists are challenging politicians. Movements are taking form; they’re finding their voice and gaining momentum. Communities across the nation are beginning to review their policing practices and policies. People across our nation and within our community and congregation are hurting. Many feel alienated, disempowered, and even under siege. Where is the church? What is God calling us to do? When hurricanes come ashore, when wildfires claim homes, when earthquakes strike, the church is there; we know what to do and we’re ready and willing to help. But we, as a church, are certainly not in the habit of engaging in political movements or making divisive stands on hot-button social issues. But if this issue is a man-made social disaster, what is it we are called to
do? How can we, as Christians, live out our faith and God’s love within our moment in this nation’s history? Thankfully, I’m not the only American Baptist losing sleep over such questions! Our ABC Churches USA national missions organization, American Baptist Home Mission Societies, has organized a conference titled Space for Grace to engage these and other vital questions: “How can Christians live out faith in the midst of today’s racial, religious and cultural dynamics? When can God’s grace create teachable moments that lead to transformed spirits?” This conference is happening right here in southern California! I would love to see a strong delegation from our church attend and I encourage all of us to prayerfully consider how God may be calling us as individuals and as a church to learn more about these issues and how we can engage in our local and national communities. Visit http://abhms.org/ for more information or contact me. - Nathan Jones Chair, National and World Missions Commission
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C A L E N DA R
Happy September Birthday To...
Thanks to the members of First Baptist Church the new sound system was successfully funded and successfully installed. New speakers and a new sound board will ensure that music at church will be the best it can be!
RALLY DAY AT FBCR Rally Sunday is coming up and all members of First Baptist Church of Redlands should mark the date and get to know what is being offered here at FBCR! The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 13. Worship will begin at 10:15 a.m. after the event. Meet on the patio before 9 a.m.
JOIN THE FBCR BELIEVE WALK TEAM The eighth annual Believe Walk isn’t scheduled until Sunday, Oct. 4 but our First Baptist team page is already up and running at tinyurl.com/believewalk2015 courtesy of Jonathan Peske. From the team page you can click "join team" and register. Take advantage of the special early bird registration discount and start raising money for cancer patients. The walk is a great way to get out into the community.
DONATE FOOD TO THE HUNGRY This month we are collecting pasta, pasta sauce, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup for Redlands Family Services. Drop off your donation in the designated bin on Sundays.
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SEND YOUR CONDOLENCES
It is with great regret we share the passing of:
Gordon Meek
October 10, 1931 - August 16, 2015
Lee Fogle
December 31, 1927 - August 12, 2015
SUPER SUNDAE SUNDAY Get ready for Super Sundae Sunday here at FBCR. The event is on September 13 at 5:00 p.m., same day as rally day. Don’t forget to bring your favorite toppings!
Helen Gregory — 1 Tammy Herron — 3 Kathy Economen — 3 Sabrina Chenevert — 4 Mark Carpenter — 4 Shirley Weaver — 4 Beverly Sanderson — 6 Connie Chambers — 8 Jeffrey Kirkpatrick — 9 Elise Kleinman— 10 Michael Burke— 11 Brian Crowley — 11 Abraham Nelson — 13 Patricia David— 15 Jean Gail — 16 Viola Bandel— 19 Colin Melcher — 20 Marilyn Peck — 20 Mary Jane Auerbacher — 21 Donald Kiel — 21 Patrick Dangermond — 22 Don Forden — 23 Dwanna Runner — 23 Teddy Goddard — 24 Christina DeRoulhac — 24 Richard Nance — 25 Brandon Jones — 26 Hillary Price — 26 Michael O’Neal — 27 Chuck Poyle — 28 William Jones — 29 Matthew Winter — 29
PRAY WITH THE CHURCH
Join fellow members and friends as we lift up the needs of the congregation in prayer. We meet in the Board Room every Sunday at 11:45 a.m.; and in the Lounge every first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Pray for Search Committee
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Pray for Men’s Breakfast
Monday
Pray for Teachers
Pray for Pastor Deena
Pray for Pastor Burke
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10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Plymouth Village 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting 11:45 a.m. Summer Bible Study
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4-6 p.m. Grief Share in the Lounge 7 p.m. Prayer meeting in Lounge
Meeting
Pray for the Executive Council
4-6 p.m. Grief Share in the Lounge
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4-6 p.m. Grief Share in the Lounge 7 p.m. Executive Council meeting
for Personnel 21 Pray for the Hungry 22 Pray Commission
10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:15 a.m. Worship Service at Plymouth Village 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting 11:45 a.m. Summer Bible Study 12-9 p.m. CCS Fellowship Hall
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Pray for Grief Share 12-6:30 p.m. Blood Drive, RCH rooms C&D 4-6 p.m. Grief Share in the Lounge 6:30 p.m. Diconate meeting 7 p.m. Commission meetings
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4-6 p.m. Grief Share in the Lounge 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting in the Lounge
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Tuesday
Pray for Men’s Fellowship
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Pray for Students Returninng to School
6 p.m. Men’s Fellowship
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Pray for Volunteers
Pray for the Lost
Pray for Family Services
Wednesday
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10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:15 a.m. Worship Service at Plymouth Village 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting 11:45 a.m. Summer Bible Study Rally Day!!!
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10 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:15 a.m. Worship Service at Plymouth Village 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting 11:45 a.m. Summer Bible Study
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Sunday Pray for Family Services
9 a.m. Tapestry Team 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinners 6:45 p.m. Classes
Friday
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Pray for Family Services
Saturday
Pray for the Homeless
Pray for the Lonely
10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery
Pray for War Torn
10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PIT David’s Corner
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10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery
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Pray for the Crippled
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Pray for the Grieving
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. PIT David’s Corner 9-11 p.m. Women’s Bible Study David’s Corner
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9 a.m. -5 p.m. Mental Health Workshop David’s Corner
12 Pray for the Blind
10-11 a.m. Play Day in the 9 a.m. to noon Nursery Family Service Day
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Traveling 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinners 6:45 p.m. Classes
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5:45 p.m. Back to Church Night (Dinner) 6:45 p.m. Classes
Orphaned
Pray for Family Services
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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
Mental Health First Aid is an in-person training that teaches you how to help people who are either developing a mental illness or in a crises. In this workshop, you will learn: -Signs of addictions and mental illnesses -Five-step action plan to assess a situation and help -impact of mental and substance use disorders -Local resources and where to turn for help
Register by contacting Jamesia Brown at 909-388-0884. Register as soon as possible class size is limited!
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