This Sunday
Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary as we witness the baptism of Steven Loose! 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. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. The 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.
Our boiler is fixed and we will have heat in the sanctuary this Sunday!
Join us after worship for the Oaxaca Missions Information Lunch in the Southside Room. Our own Nori Ochi has a longstanding relationship with the director of Adventures in Life Mission, and you can join us if you would like to hear information about ministry opportunities to Oaxaca, Mexico, or if you have any questions about Adventures In Life in general. Lunch is provided. The deadline to sign up is today. Text “missions” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip if you have any questions.
Join us for Gratitude Night on Sunday, November 20 at 6 p.m. in the gym! As possible, based on your last name, please bring a side or salad (A-G), dessert (H-O), or main dish (P-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your FBCP friends and family. We hope you join us for a wonderful time of fellowship, food, and important business.
Interested in learning more about the Foundation of FBCP? Members of the Foundation help to steward a long-standing endowment, which supports the church financially when assistance is needed for projects that go above and beyond the regular church operating budget. More information about the Foundation’s mission and how to become a member can be found at fbcpasadena.com/foundation.
As an American Baptist Church, we share in the long history of global servants who have been called to work cross-culturally to show people the love of Christ and proclaim God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation. This month you can give to the World Mission Offering (WMO) in support of International Ministries (IM), the organization that sends and supports the American Baptist global servants. We invite you to consider how you might give above and beyond your regular offering to support God’s work around the world through the WMO. Click here to give online (select WMO from the drop down menu), or make your offering during Sunday worship this week or next.
The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is dry or canned beans.
Future Happenings & Other News
You’ll find a list of our regular weekly happenings and the upcoming events for the next six weeks at the very bottom of this page. Event details will be provided as its date nears.
Starting this coming week, our liturgy audio recording will be emailed on Tuesdays rather than Mondays moving forward.
Partner with us in generosity through Friends In Deed’s annual Christmas for the Kids gift drive. Every year we get the honor of helping to provide gifts for Friends In Deed’s families with kids as we are reminded of God’s generous gift of Jesus to our world. We will be taking sign-ups this Sunday for 80 gift requests! Click the button below to sign up to bring a gift. Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off at the church no later than Sunday, December 11th.
Next week, on November 27th, we’ll start our 4-week Advent Sunday School series led by Rene Scheys. The class will meet at 9 a.m. and will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.
Join us on Sunday, November 27th, from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly FBCPride group from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We will hear one member share about theology that he has studied throughout his journey as a young gay man. He will give some resources and information that will be helpful to the LGBTQ community, parents, and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP, or email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information.
Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive FBCP is hosting on Friday, December 2nd, in the gym from 9 am - 3 pm. Sign up and schedule an appointment here: December 2 Blood Drive Sign up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)
Join us here at FBCP for an art therapy workshop led by Kit Ripley on Saturday, December 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kit is one of the global servants we support who works with women and girls in Thailand. She’ll take you through a creative and contemplative exercise designed to help you take stock of where God has you in your current season of life and process what God might be inviting you to next. Text "art" to 626.727.9498 to sign up. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.
The memorial service for Joseph “Champ” Singleterry will be Saturday, December 3rd, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a reception and meal afterwards in the gym. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation.
In addition to praying for Ruth Singleterry and her family, please pray for Carroll Ropp and her family, as she lost her husband Bill Ropp on November 2nd. Also pray for Jerry Brown, as he lost his partner of 50 years, Ron Schultis, on November 11th.
Join us on December 4th at 9 a.m. for our Public Theology and LA Voice Interest Meeting. You are invited to learn more about opportunities to engage with public theology through our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition. Andrea Vocos and Cynthia Kirby will be there to share more about the work of these organizations and how you can join their initiatives in creating a more just and thriving community for all. There will be time for questions and discussion as we engage our theology in these meaningful ways together. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served, and childcare is available. Text “local” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP.
Advent Season Calendar
Hanging of the Greens—Sunday, November 27th, immediately following service: It’s Christmas decoration time! Come hang garlands and put up lights! We’ll have lunch first before getting to work.
Candlelight Carol Service—Come and bring your friends Sunday, December 11th, to join in our 79th Annual Carol service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary! Help us celebrate the Christmas season as we sing together and are reminded of hope made real in the birth of Jesus. Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided, and there will be a cookie reception after the service.
Christmas Eve Service—Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 24th at 6 p.m. in the chapel
Christmas Day Service—Join us in the sanctuary for regular (but shortened) service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25th.
Opportunities to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors
Thank you to those who have already partnered with Union Station Homeless Services for their annual Dinner in the Park! As they prepare for their meal next week, they are in need of a few crucial items: canned corn, boxed mashed potatoes, and stuffing mix. If you are interested in helping out, these items can be dropped off at their Admin Office (825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91104) Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Volunteer registration also remains open on their website through the Volunteer Portal.
Hoving Home, another local partner we support, is having their Christmas Tea on Friday, December 2nd, from 6-8 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. There will be a silent auction as well as performances from the Hoving Home Choir with all proceeds from the evening going to provide women struggling with addiction and abuse a safe and loving community to rebuild their lives and fulfill their God-given purpose. Click here to learn more and purchase event tickets.
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
Weekly Happenings
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)
Upcoming Events 2022
11/18 - Parent Night Out
11/20 - Gratitude Night Annual Meeting & Potluck
11/20 - Friends in Deed Christmas Gift Drive Begins
11/20 - Oaxaca Missions Information Lunch
11/21, 23-24 - Union Station Dinner in the Park
11/24 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (no Noon Bible Study)
11/27 - Advent Sunday School Series Begins
11/27 - Hanging of the Greens
11/27 - FBCPride Monthly Meeting
12/2 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley
12/3 - Champ’s Memorial Service
12/4 - Public Theology & LA Voice Interest Meeting
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
12/11 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service
