It’s week #3
Let’s get right to it…
Sunday Worship
It is week 2 of 3 on Generosity. This week we will visit everyone’s favorite book, Leviticus. In the Hebrew it is known as Varikrah, which is a sermon all on its own. But this Sunday we will be teaching on one specific Hebrew word in Leviticus, Korban. I have been studying lots of my favorite books and scriptures and cannot wait to share with you all. Worship is at 10:30 am.
Ways to deepen connections
The next Happening is our BASICS class, which is a deep dive into FBCP culture, history and future. This is after worship on January 19th at noon in the Southside Room, and lunch is provided. If you have been curious about membership, this is also the class that is needed to officially join our community. You are welcome to take the class and not move toward membership, but you cannot become a member without the class. We want you to know what you are getting into!
Finally, we have our super exciting and yummy Community Dinners happening on January 31st. This event is already full! If you would like to be added to a waitlist, email Corrie and she will keep you in the loop. This event is a great way to meet some new friends at the church and share a great meal in someone’s home. We have hand-selected host homes known for their brilliant hospitality and cooking prowess. We will then thoughtfully place people throughout the various host homes. That’s it. Good food, good conversation, and new friends. This is a great way to start off 2020.
A Letter to the Church in Pasadena
A couple of Sundays back I shared a letter I wrote to our church community for the beginning of our next decade together. You can find the letter here.
Road Closures on Sunday, January 19th
The annual Pasadena Half Marathon & 5K at the Rose Bowl will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Travel to and from the church may be impacted by the racecourse and the corresponding street closures. Please see the public access map for the course map that includes closure and re-opening details.
Memorial Service for Elwood Williams
This is from a note to the church from Elwood’s daughter:
Elwood Williams passed away in his home on December 22, 2019. He experienced a heart attack in May and since then had been working hard in his usual resilient and optimistic manner to recover as best he could. One of his daughters was with him as he passed. The Williams family acknowledges and thanks the First Baptist Church Community for the fellowship Dad enjoyed and participated in these past 50+ years. A memorial service for Elwood will be held at noon on January 25 at Douglass and Zook Mortuary, 600 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA, 91016.
