This Sunday
Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.
Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. This week in lieu of our regular youth gathering, they are invited to the lunch and book reading after service. Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.
You’re invited to join us for a special book reading after worship on Sunday. Our own Brianna Johnson-Rinkus wrote a children’s book, and Corrie Alvaro illustrated it. They are excited to share this special story about finding our true worth. We’ll serve a light lunch and then gather in the chapel for the reading and book signing. Text “book” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.
FBCP will host LA Voice and partner congregations in the sanctuary on Sunday at 4 pm for LA Voice’s Season of Action Rally related to their city-wide listening campaign and strategic planning for the year. This service is open to all, and we would love to see FBC folks there to learn and support the work LA Voice has identified as the most critical for the thriving of all people in our region. FBC recently decided to officially partner with LA Voice as part of our local missions strategy, so this is a great opportunity for you to see the unique way LA Voice functions in collaboration with partner congregations and communities. Doors open at 3:30 pm.
The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is granola bars or other single-serving snacks.
Future Happenings
Come and join our Noon Thursday Bible Study in the parlor as we resume meeting together on Thursday, September 15th.
Join us for a beach day on Saturday, September 17th, from 3-8 pm at Bolsa Chica Beach for games, hanging out, s’mores, and more! A group will be carpooling from the church. Click here for more information and/or to sign up. You can also sign up on Sunday at the Connections Desk in the lobby.
Fall Sunday School classes will be starting on Sunday, September 18th, and classes will end on Sunday, November 13th. Classes will meet from 9-10 am before service, and childcare will be available so parents can attend, too. We’ll be offering the following three classes:
God, the Loving Parent | Led by Iris Chen
Spiritual Values in Literature | Led by Rene Scheys
Exploring the Enneagram | Led by Natalee and Jason Ellis
You can read more about each class and sign up online here. We will also have sign-ups at the Connections Desk in the church lobby.
We are excited to be launching FBCP's new LGBTQ pride group on Sunday, September 18th, from 5-6:30 pm in the Southside Room! The group is open for ages 18+, and all allies, parents, and the queer Christian community are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information or visit the group’s website here.
Community dinners will be Friday, September 30th. This is a great opportunity to get to know others in our church in an intimate and relaxed setting outside of Sunday mornings. We will begin taking sign ups this Sunday, September 11th, in the lobby or you can text “dinner” to 626.727.9498.
John Jay will be leading the next couples class on Sunday, September 25th, at 5 pm in the chapel. Text “couples” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email Pastor Lindsay.
Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 3rd, at 7 pm, dress rehearsal on December 10th, and the performance on December 11th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie to sign up.
Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!
Less without you,
The FBCP Community
