September 2016 Tapestry by The First Baptist Church of Redlands

The First Baptist Church of Redlands

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

SEPTEMBER 2016

ISSUE No. 9

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SHAWN

What’s With the Goose?

A couple of weeks ago we had a goose in worship. It was not a live goose but what folks in the Midwest call a “lawn goose.” This goose was a part of a skit that the youth did to act out the story of the healing of the bent over woman (Luke 13:1017). The young people formed a tableau based on a picture of a stone carving depicting the story, which was displayed on the overhead screen. In the middle of the stone carving is some kind of bird and so we used the lawn goose as a part of our tableau. After worship several people asked why we had a goose. As it turned out, due to the lighting it was difficult to see the bird in the picture on the screen and so we have the picture here with this article. But the question, “What’s with the goose?” has a lesson for all of us. When I first found the picture of the stone carving a few years ago while searching Google I laughed when I saw the bird. The question came, “What is that bird and why is it there?” Beyond the initial jokes about it being the “Aflak Goose” of insurance fame, I knew that surely that bird was put in that scene intentionally. Finally, I decided that I would try to find out and so I went to that highly academic source of information, Google, and I began to ask the question, “Does a goose or a duck have some spiritual symbolism?” I found out in my initial search that in Celtic

scripture with inquisitiveness, we spirituality the goose or the duck can see something more each time can represent the Holy Spirit. So a we read a familiar passage or story. goose or a duck standing between Those who are new to following Jesus and the woman who is being Jesus or haven’t really read and healed could be the Holy Spirit and studied the scripture for themselves that could make a lot of sense. But are in for a great surprise when they was the stone-carved depiction of find out that not everything that the story of Celtic origin? And so I they have heard about Jesus or the looked further and found out that Bible is the end all way of looking the stone is part of a tomb from the at things. I will never forget when I mid-fourth century, in Rome. So, not Celtic. But I learned that the two realized that there were women who “beardless” characters are Jesus and traveled with Jesus and there were women at Pentecost. Nobody ever Moses and the bird is the rooster told me that! of St. Peter. Though Moses is not We also discover that named in the story, he stands for commentaries of scripture are not the Law, which Jesus seems to be breaking in healing the woman. The just found in books or sermons, but also in art, or in poetry, or in rooster? Well, I will let you ponder novels, etc. But we have to ask the why he is there. questions, what is the artist trying to So the lesson that can come tell us? Or “What’s with the goose?” from this is that we should ask the question, “Why is that there?” and “Why did they say it that way?” when we read scripture. Many of us who have grown up in the church have gotten so used to the things that we have read in the Bible that we don’t notice things that are there. If we approach Photo courtesy of Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Vanderbilt University

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A Message from Pastor Shawn: “What’s With the Goose?”

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A Few Words From Pastor Deena: “Fall Is Back and So Are We!”

MISSIONS

MINISTRY

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“Are We Ready?” “Fall Is Back and So Are We!” cont. “Smiley Library” Ad

Rev. Dr. Shawn Zambrows Senior Pastor shawn@fbcredlands.org Rev. Dr. Deena Barwick Associate Pastor of Family Ministries deena@fbcredlands.org Richard W. Steffen Minister of Music rwsteffen@gmail.com

World Prayer Concerns: Turkey, Pakistan, Nigeria “Why We Run”

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

CALENDAR

FELLOWSHIP

Angel Florence Office Administrator angel@fbcredlands.org

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“Baptist-Trained Peacemakers Help Bring Stability to Warring Kenyan Tribes” “Baptist-Trained Peacemakers Help Bring Stability to Warring Kenyan Tribes” cont.

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

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Local Outreach and the JD’s 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.

A few words from Pastor Deena

Fall Is Back and So Are We! As our summer vacations, plans and trips are ending, it has been our prayer for you that you have enjoyed some relaxing downtime this summer. And for Fall, many have been planning and preparing materials for some great opportunities for you to grow spiritually with others as you continue on your journey of discipleship. The first Thursday night dinner will be Thursday, September 8th. Come for dinner and stay for a short program. More details to come! Rally Sunday will be Sunday, September 11th – plan to be there to meet all the returning and new teachers, hear about the classes available to participate in and, of course, don’t forget to join us for “Super Sundae Sunday” ice cream social in the evening. Please come and participate in one or more classes!

Bible Studies:

A Saturday Women’s Bible Study Group will be studying Women Of The Old Testament. This Bible Study meets the second Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to noon in David’s Corner. “Ladies Bible Study”: Studying Galatians from 10 to 11 a.m. and Fellowship time from 11 to 12. Meets in the boardroom every 2nd Thursday of the month.

Sunday’s Classes: All classes are from 9:00 – 9:50 am:

Children’s Programming – There are classes for Toddlers through Youth. Toddlers in the Toddler room. They have a Bible story, simple activities and projects to reinforce the Bible lesson. God’s Kids (ages 4 to 2nd grade) – in the Children’s Chapel, Activity Center and Arts and Crafts room. There is a Bible story, music, activities and projects to reinforce the Bible story and snacks. This program is offered in sections from 9:00 – end of worship service. Junior Disciples (grades 3rd – 5th) – in the Junior Disciple room. There is a Bible story, activities, choir practice and projects along with reinforcement of topics they learned over the summer. Youth (grades 6th – 12th) – in the BYF room in the Fellowship Hall.

Adult Classes:

Agape Class (intergenerational) meets in Judson Hall. They will be continuing their exploration and discussion with the book “Encountering God in Tyrannical Texts” by Frances Taylor Gench. She explores various Pauline texts, especially with regards to women, and explores how to understand these texts and what the authority of Scripture means when we wrestle with them. This class is led with facilitation and discussion by Lloyd Howard and Josh Morgan. Formations Class meets in the Library. This class is a bible study of the week’s prescribed lectionary texts. Lectionary Class (intergenerational) meets in the Board Room. Sunny Hyon, along with others, leads discussion regarding all four of the lectionary texts prescribed for each specific Sunday. They explore the theme of the texts, the similarities and differences and the scripture texts themselves. “Corner Booth” Class (Men’s group) meets at the tables in the patio area. Ben Dillow leads a discussion and exploration for the practical implications raised by the previous week’s sermon. It gives the class participants a chance to examine what we each hear and carry away from the sermon and the text. Ladies’ Class meets in David’s Corner classroom. This class is facilitated, through discussion and question by Pastor Deena Barwick and will be using Rachel Held Evan’s book “The Year of Biblical Womanhood”. Instead of exploring a topic for a month, they will be reviewing, discussing and developing a discipline to practice throughout the next week. Men’s Group meets in Heritage Room. Using a Richard Rohr book as a guide, this class will explore through facilitated discussion the topics from each of the chapters. The book is still to be determined. Continued on Pg. 5

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Are We Ready?

Tuesday Worship Staff Meetings are creative experiences. With Pastor Shawn and Pastor Deena at the table, with the next Sunday’s scripture being read on laptops, with 1 or more hymnals open, with a list of contemporary songs we’ve done in the past, with Google’s help in locating additional songs, and with our collective experiences on what has been meaningful in the past, the plan of our services begins to take form. That’s how ideas for worship begin. When our ideas for music in worship involve any of FBC’s musical groups or individuals, we reach out for more ideas and skill from others. Many volunteers give of their time, energy, talent, resources, and creative nature to provide leadership in worship. Ellie Huynh has such profound insight on what is relevant in worship and what has had spiritual significance in the past. Kevin Fisher works his “magic” on bringing energy through gathering our drummers in Drum Circle who inspire us without using words. Eve Fisher, the Junior Disciples Choir “Mom”, provides assurance to our kids in choir and coordinates our schedule with Christian Education folks. Jonathan Peske and Doris Baker teach, train, and encourage our young singers in God’s Kids Choir. Scott Nelson and Jonathan Peske provide our recruitment and direction for our Clarinet Fest and instrumental music help throughout the year. And Hilary Craw and Garrett Zambrows are giving care and confidence to our youth as they share musically in worship. It would be easy to plan from our own experiences and include the things we like in worship. But

By Richard W. Steffen, Minister of Music worship isn’t about us: it’s about the One whom we worship. And it’s about providing a meaningful time to those gathered together as we give glory to God. But how can we know what would be meaningful? We ask an important question: what can we do in worship that would involve and inspire you? And who do we ask? We need to ask our children; our youth; the folks living around the church; the teenagers in our three city high schools; those we know and see in town; the experienced people in Plymouth Village; those living in the greater area surrounding Redlands; and those around the world that we touch through our songs and our prayers. But are we “ready”? Yes, with God’s inspiration, we are. And we are excited! The newly renovated Field Hall (aka Choir Room) and my office above it have additional artwork there. Enlarged photographs by Fleury Laycook and Anne Morlan and an impressionistic painting by George Riday are now hanging there

for you to see; they are so inspiring. We have beautiful new wrought iron music artwork given by Jim and Dianne Creech depict musical symbols in those rooms. And there are additions to the musical instruments we use in worship. We’ve very much enjoyed the talent and sound of Garrett Zambrows these last few months on mandolin, guitar, and vocals. And have YOU sat on and played our new cajon drum? (We are always looking to involve more players.) Last January our handbells were restored to original condition, and they are ready for ringers of aall ages to ring them. And we have gathered the handchimes into Field Hall which have been given by Marilyn Peck and Rebecca Rio-Jelliffe. Our music groups will soon begin their practices. ALL GROUPS ARE SEEKING ADDITIONAL PEOPLE. And here is one of the great aspect of making music on a team: our music teams are support groups. We support each other: through spending time together, through praying for each another, and through encouraging one another to offer our best to God. We are also making music individually as soloists, but don’t worry: YOU tell US when and if you are ready to do that! As our regular schedule begins again, are there other ways that you can be involved that would creative a meaningful time for you in worship which aren’t now being done? Linda and I serve as our church’s music staff, and we work together to coordinate opportunities for you to share your talent through music. Please let us know any ideas you have to enrich our worship experience through music. We ARE ready to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord” with you.

Fall Is Back and So Are We!

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Thursday Offerings: All classes are from 6:45-7:30 pm

Children’s Programming is offered in the same locations as above for all children. Youth will be taking Thursdays as an opportunity to attend one of the adult Thursday night classes offered or have time in the youth room to get homework done and spend time together.

Adult Classes:

“Apprentice of Jesus: A Study of the Sermon on the Mount”: The Sermon on the Mount encapsulates what Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God as he traveled around. We get a look at what it means to live in that Kingdom in our everyday life. As we study this Sermon we will learn about and experiment with various spiritual disciplines that enable us to make space for God in our lives. “Apprentice of Jesus” will be taught by Pastor Shawn Zambrows in Field Hall. “Countering Human Trafficking”: One in every 244 human beings are victims of human trafficking. Trafficking includes slave labor, prostitution, domestic work, restaurant and farm labor to name a few. This class will explore, through discussion and practical application, the causes of human trafficking with a goal of developing an action plan to combat it locally and globally. “Countering Human Trafficking” will be taught by Garrett Zambrows (Founder of Riding Against Traffic) in David’s Corner on Thursdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6 and 13. “Passages of Peace: A Time of Spiritual Meditation”: This meditation time will spend time reflecting on scripture passages to prepare for a series of yoga and relaxation movements. This class is led by Ellie Huynh, Mary Wolfe, and Hilary Craw. You need no experience to join the class only the desire to learn to relax and meditate. You can come and meditate with the group. A time of fellowship will follow. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat.

First Baptist to Partner with A.K. Smiley Library’s Annual Family Day Saturday, October 1, 2016 At Redlands’ Smiley Public Library 9:30 - 1:30 p.m. No Admission Charge Bring your family and have a wonderful time immersed in hands-on activities while learning as a family. Every child will receive a book in addition to a family gift. Visit booths throughout the library based on themes by renowned author Candace Fleming and prestigious Caldecott Medal-winning authorillustrator, Eric Rohmann. Get a chance to listen to their stories and become inspired. The first 100 families in attendance will receive a special hardcover autographed book from the distinguished guests. Our church will continue with our annual tradition of helping on Family Day. We need 15 adults to lead the different activity booths from 8:00 2:00 pm. Volunteers will be instructed what to do upon arrival. No 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 light snacks. A catered lunch is provided afterwards for volunteers. Sign up in the church office to assist and indicate if you will be joining us for lunch afterwards. Contact Hien Huynh or email hiencommunity@gmail.com with questions. Visit their websites for more information about Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann. http://www.ericrohmann.com and http://www.candacefleming.com A sponsored event by Local Outreach Commission

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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

Turkey Laura and Rich Freeman recently shared a story about two Turkish pastors and their response to the Syrian refugee crisis. The men, Refik and Demokan, had first organized aid to refugees in their local areas of Ankara and Istanbul. Then, they enlarged their reach, and filled truckloads of supplies to take directly into the refugee camps. They help all the refugees they come across, regardless of religion: bringing food, baby supplies, children’s toys, and Bibles. Pray for the work of these teams and for the extraordinary needs of the refugees from Syria and Iraq.

Pakistan Please continue to pray for Asia Bibi, the mother who was imprisoned seven years ago under Pakistan’s strict anti-blasphemy laws. More than a year ago, the Pakistan Supreme Court had overturned her death sentence and ordered a review of her case, but she remains in prison and separated from her family. Many fear that even if she is eventually released she may face assassination attempts. Pray that she would be encouraged by the fact that there are Christians all around the world praying for her. Pray for her to be freed from her captivity and allowed to live in safety with her family. Pray for all Christians in Pakistan to be free to practice their faith.

Nigeria Please continue to pray for struggles between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. Boko Haram has terrorized many people across the country and recent reports told of clashes between displaced Muslim herdsmen and Christian farmers. Pray that the government, which is currently headed by a Muslim president, would protect the interests of both Christians and Muslims. Pray that Christians would be able to protect themselves from violence without seeking revenge. Pray that government forces would be able to protect people from Boko Haram.

-Jonathan Peske

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

Why We Run By Lisa Olson

Have you seen any FBCR women running around town lately? Here are some of their reasons for hitting the streets. Meridyth McLaren ran a halfmarathon (13.1 miles) in June and is sometimes accompanied on long runs by her daughter Mae on her bike. Meridyth says “My friends often ask me what I think about when I am running for an hour or two. Very little! In the course of my regular days, my mind is rarely quiet. But when I run, it’s just me, my breathing and pounding feet. So maybe I don’t recite scripture or the Lord’s Prayer while I run, but I find quiet - and I have come to see that as good for my spirit.” Wendy Peske has often run to help her soccer game. One of her claims to fame is that she has run with two kids in a double jogging stroller and with three dogs! She says she runs these days “to keep up

“...to keep up with my kids. I want to be able to play with them and not just sit on the sidelines... For me, running is not about finishing races, but about being ready for what I want to accomplish in life.” - Wendy Peske

I don’t run fast, but I’m out there. After a long run, I am so proud of what I’ve done. I like showing my daughter that it is worth it to do something really hard.” - Lisa Olson

with my kids. I want to be able to play with them and not just sit on the sidelines. I want to be a strong woman, physically and emotionally for them. Running gives me physical exercise; however it also gives me a chance to think. To let my train of thoughts run where they will and formulate big plans. For me, running is not about finishing races, but about being ready for what I want to accomplish in life.” Jennifer Winter hasn’t been running that long (and seriously thought she would give up after a week). She says that running “allows me time with not only myself but with God. I have developed a new strength that I never knew I had: a strength not only as a wife, mother, and woman, but also as a Christian.” Keeping her blood sugar and cholesterol down are a few reasons that Lisa Olson runs, but a more important one is to remember that

what our bodies can do is so much more important than what they look like. “I don’t run fast, but I’m out there. After a long run, I am so proud of what I’ve done. I like showing my daughter that it is worth it to do something really hard.” She also finds it freeing to have an hour with no phone calls, emails, or to-do lists; for that hour, her only job is to run. Her farthest races to date have been 15K (9.3 miles). Danielle Parks’ alarm goes off at 4:30 AM to fit her run in her schedule. She likes being able to set an example for her daughter Hanna, modeling taking care of herself and working toward goals. Her favorite race has been the Nike women’s half marathon in San Francisco, with miles 10 and 11 straight uphill, followed by a view of the Golden Gate at the top. She says that running gives her some “me” time to tune out stress and anxiety, and that “it’s been healing after infertility, after so much time that I felt like my body was failing me. Reaching these goals helped to reconnect and realize that my body is capable of more than I thought I could achieve.” Her next race is the Dumbo Challenge on Labor Day weekend: 6.2 miles on one day and 13.1 miles the next! These women could have told themselves they were too busy, too slow, too tired, or too out of shape to run, but they found rewards in choosing to lace up their shoes anyway. “Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1)

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Baptist-Trained Peacemakers Help Article courtesy of American Baptist International Ministries

It is not unusual for global servants from American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to make life-changing impacts on the people they serve. In the arid region of Turkana in northern Kenya, the impact of the peacemaking training conducted by IM Global Consultant the Rev. Dr. Dan Buttry took effect almost immediately. It helped defuse a longlasting bloody conflict between two warring tribes-with surprising, Godhonoring consequences. The Turkana and Pokot tribes of parched northwestern Turkana have long been embroiled in violent conflict. Cattle rustling is the primary cause, precipitated by scarce water and grazing resources, says Dan, who has been an IM global consultant for peace and justice since 2003. “A lot of it is also related to a marriage practice in these tribes,” Dan explains. “Young men, when they want to get married, have to give 20 or 30 head of cattle to the bride’s father, and usually they only have two or three head. So they would steal cattle, heavily armed with AK-47s. Even the Kenyan army and police wouldn’t go into the area because it was so dangerous.” Dan, who is based in the U.S., spent time in Kenya in 2013 to scout for a venue to conduct a workshop called Training in Conflict Transformation Trainers (TCTT), a 10-day Bible-based learning opportunity focused on conflict transformation. The workshop is a key part of IM’sResponding to the

Call (RTC) objective to “embody God’s love in situations of discord, suffering and conflict.” While in Kenya, Dan met Boaz Keibarak, a 22-year-old unpaid, state-appointed peace commissioner with a heart for peacemaking. Impressed with Boaz’s “sweet, gentle spirit,” Dan invited the young man-a member of the warring Turkana tribe-to participate in the TCTT in 2014. Just one month after Boaz’s TCTT training, his learning was put to the test when the simmering Pokot/ Turkana conflict exploded into violence and about 130 people were killed.

Dan’s young student intervenes in the conflict, with impressive results

“Boaz went to where the fighting was going on, back and forth between the sides, and he got them to agree to a ceasefire,” Dan recalls. “And then he set up weekly consultations of the tribal elders to deal with the problems and keep small issues from exploding into cycles of violence.” Later, Boaz developed a more comprehensive peacemaking plan with fellow TCTT graduate Phillip Stargate from Uganda, helped in part by IM’s Global Peacemakers Mentoring Project. More recently, Boaz conducted his own TCTT-related trauma healing workshop in Turkana, addressing another RTC priority. The goal is to help people deal with trauma so it doesn’t feed a new cycle of violence, but rather moves toward reconciliation.

Church growth: the fruit of peace

In addition to helping bring stability to these warring Kenyan tribes, the peace-making efforts of Boaz and others have helped the churches in Turkwell to grow by planting multi-tribal congregations committed to reconciliation. “The TCTT workshop has helped inspire and transform many lives between Pokot and Turkana tribes, and some have joined the Baptist family,” Boaz said recently. “Now new churches have been planted through the gathering of ‘peace warriors.’” The impact of the churches is remarkable. Boaz reports that 174 people have been baptized since 2014 and that the church has been taking care of the spiritual growth of the reformed warriors. “My vision is to make stable peacemakers built on the foundation of our Lord Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace,” he says.

Responding to the Call Impact Area: Proclaiming God’s Reign of Justice, Peace and Abundant Life

One of the major goals of RTC is “to provide ongoing conflict transformation training for international church leaders and expand its support of the peacemaking efforts of international partners.” A key tool to meet this goal is the 10-day, Bible-based TCTT workshop, an adaptable program that Dan developed and led. TCTT training was launched globally in 2012 in Thailand. Since

Bring Stability to Warring Kenyan Tribes then, workshops have been held in Kenya, Nigeria, the Philippines, the Ukraine and Detroit, Michigan, drawing participants from all over the world. Upcoming workshops are being planned for Egypt and Guatemala. “I try to no longer do things by myself, so I have a TCTT graduate with me so that person can learn and grow in cross-cultural training work,” Dan says. When not traveling around the world, Dan lives in Hamtramck, Michigan. He is the author of several books, including We Are the Socks. His wife, the Rev. Sharon Buttry, is an American Baptist Churches pastor and quarter-time IM global consultant. Sharon has been actively involved in urban ministry for 20 years and is the founding and current chair of the Hamtramck Community Initiative, a public safety organization. Dan’s efforts are aligned with IM’s RTC peace and justice objectives to: • Provide ongoing conflict transformation training for international church leaders and expand IM’s support of the peacemaking efforts of international partners. • Respond to interreligious conflict by attending to survivors of religious persecution and by working to transform such conflicts. • Provide training to churches, communities and organizations around the world in respectful interreligious dialogue in order to promote mutual understanding and cooperation. • Expand work with women, men and children who are affected by domestic violence through ministries of prevention, shelter and restoration.

Photo courtesy of American Baptist International Ministries AB Missionaries working to help bring stability to Kenyan tribes who are often at the forefront of the suffering brought about by wars in the country.

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Happy September Birthday To...

Photo courtesy of Tammy Herron Tammy Herron and Fleury Laycook from Local Outreach taught the JD’s about ways to serve the community and how to reach out to others. They made 30 hygiene bags which were donated to Youth Hope.

Walking for the Family Service Collection Let’s fill up our wheelbarrow in the Narthex ! Health of It Items are delivered to Family Service weekly.

Come join your church family and friends for an energizing, early morning walk through the Yucaipa hills. Take Sand Canyon Road and turn onto Campus Drive. Drive until you come to “Trailhead Parking Only”. The group will meet on Saturday, at 7:45 a.m. for some warm up stretches before setting out for the walk at 8 a.m. The walk will be of moderate difficulty. If you have any questions please contact the church office or Tom Kirkpatrick at (909)446-5789. Come socialize and exercise with us! Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24

Items requested are: Food Hygiene related items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, small-size shampoo, soap, lotions,etc,) Daily household items (laundry detergent, toilet paper, kleenex)

Church Directory Photo Sessions

We are working with Lifetouch to have pictures taken for our new church directory. Please sign up for an appointment online on our website under “upcoming events.” Each photo session is free and you will receive a free 8x10 photo, so invite your friends and family to take advantage of a free photo session! For help or more information, please call the church office. Dates: September 3, 12, 13, 25, 29, 30, & October 1

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 Viola Bandel — 19 Colin Melcher — 20 Marilyn Peck — 20 Mary Jane Auerbacher — 21 Patrick Dangermond — 22 Don Forden — 23 Dwanna Runner — 23 Christina DeRoulhac — 24 Richard Nance — 25 Brandon Jones — 26 Hillary Aguirre — 26 Michael O’Neal — 27 Chuck Poyle — 28 William Jones — 29 Matthew Winter — 29

Believe Walk 2016 Believe Walk is a fundraiser that helps to support cancer treatment and care in the Inland Empire. This will be our third year sending a team for the walk, so if you’re interested in joining, please contact Jonathan Peske or go to tinyurl.com/BelieveWalk2016 to register.

Pray for Linda Gentile

Pray for Workers

Monday

19 Pray for Marge Emrick 20 Pray for Health

8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 9 a.m. Sunday School classes 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting 12-7 p.m. Directory Photo Session, Lounge

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

Pray for Loved Ones

7 p.m. Executive Board, Lounge

25 Pray for Pastor Shawn 26 Pray for the Homeless 27

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at 7 p.m.Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers Plymouth Village Board Room 9 a.m. Sunday School 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Classes Lounge 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer meeting

Pray for those Deployed Overseas

8 a.m. Men’s Breakfast at Plymouth Village 4-6 p.m. GriefShare, Lounge 10-5 p.m. Directory Photo Session, Plymouth Village Kendall House and 13 -> 6:30 p.m. Diaconate, Lounge 7 p.m. C.E., Mezzanine Worship, Board Room Local Outreach Library Fin. & Prop., Judson Hall

for our 12 Pray for those Grieving 13 Pray Commissions

Pray for Miriam Circle

Pray for our Country

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

14 Pray for Guidance

Pray for our Teachers

Pray for our Staff

7 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Board Room

Wednesday

Tuesday

8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 Fellowship Time 11:45 Prayer Meeting 9 a.m. Rally Day Service, Patio 5 p.m. Super Sundae Sunday, Lawn

11 Pray for Rally Sunday

8:45 a.m. Nursery/Toddlers Labor Day 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Office is Closed 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 11:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting

Sunday

Pray for the Birthday Celebrants

Pray for those without Direction Pray for the our Soldiers

Pray for our Volunteers

16 Pray for Hope

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

Friday

2-9 p.m. Directory Photo Sessions, Lounge 5:45 p.m. Thursday Night Dinner 6:45 p.m. Classes

29 Pray for Nurses

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

for Thursday 22 Pray Night Class

Pray for those who feel Abandoned

Pray for Youth Director Search 10-11 a.m. Play Day in the Nursery 12 noon - Office Closed 2-9 p.m. Directory Photo Sessions, Lounge

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

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

15 Pray for Blessings

10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study, Boardroom 5:45 p.m. Birthday Night Thursday Dinner 7 p.m. Worship Out of the box, Sanctuary

Thursday

Pray for Health

Pray for War-Torn Countries

Pray for Doctors

10-5 p.m. Directory Photo Sessions, Lounge

Oct. 1

8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It

8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Women’s Bible Study, David’s Corner

for Women’s 10Pray Bible Study

8 a.m. Walking for the Health of It 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Directory Photo Sessions, Lounge

Saturday

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FREE ADDMISSION FOR SPECTATORS

All Proceeds to Benefit YouthHope

The YouthHope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves homeless, runaway, & underserved youth in the city of Redlands, CA & the surrounding Inland Empire. Our services seek to meet these youthâ€™s critical needs by providing food, clothing, hygiene items, & medical care. Once our youthâ€™s general health is serviced we offer assistance with job searching, job training, education programs, GED tutoring, & school placement help. Our one-onone case management allows us to encourage confidence in our youth & build trust, love, & support as we spend quality time with them individually. The services we provide enable our youth to move forward & grow into self-sufficient adults.

Go to youthhope.org to find out more about the event & read stories of street-life from our youth.