Sunday
Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together and celebrate the new year! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for worship. Our regular youth gathering after service will resume January 8th. 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.
We would love to incorporate new vocalists into our beautiful FBCP choir in the new year. Practices resume Wednesday, January 11th, at 7 p.m. Please email Pastor Leslie leslie@fbcpasadena.com to let her know if you’re interested!
This week, the Friends In Deed Food Pantry will take any items that you may have previously purchased but not had a chance to bring in, or any other non-perishables you wish to donate.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting Brian and Jen with meals! They welcomed baby Janie Emmalyn Young into the world on Monday, December 12th. There are a couple slots left if you would like to join in blessing them:
January 8th
We would like to invite any new folks to enjoy a cup of coffee with Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. on Sunday, January 8th, in the parlor. Come with any questions or comments, and get to know more about our church through this casual conversation.
Join us after service for Taking Down of the Greens. The more hands the merrier, and lunch will be provided!
Pray with us for our global servants Mel Baggao (Lebanon) and Kit Ripley (Thailand) at our 20-minute prayer circle after service. Those who pray with us will still have time to join the group taking down Christmas decorations afterwards.
Also on January 8th is the start of a new basketball group. This group, headed by Jason C, is for everyone who loves the game but isn’t fresh off the college bench. The group will meet every other Sunday at 7 p.m. in the gym. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.
January 15th+ Happenings
Winter Sunday School classes will start January 15, and classes will end on Sunday, February 19. Classes will meet from 9-10 a.m. before service, and childcare will be available so parents can attend, too. We’ll be offering the following four classes:
Escribio Divino | Led by Tyler & Galvin Brewington-Mathis
Passover & the Crucifixtion of Jesus | Led by Jerry Brown
Gilead | Led by Rene Scheys
Learning from MLK Jr.’s The Letter from Birmingham Jail | Led by Nori Ochi
You can read more about each class and sign up online here.
Our next Public Theology meeting will be held on Sunday, January 15th, following the worship service. How fitting to meet on MLK weekend as we remember the life and work of this beloved baptist preacher. We will review the listening campaign that we launched in 2022 and look at ways to more deeply involve the greater church community in this ongoing conversation. Our hopes are to set some goals around potential local organizing opportunities and harness our power to serve the least of these. Lunch is provided and childcare is available for those who need it. To RSVP text “local” to 626.727.9498 and please email lindsay@fbcpasadena.com if you need childcare.
Save the Date for an exciting new group starting at FBCP! The Yarn Crafts Group, led by Whitney and Justine, invites all crafty folks ages 7 & up (all skill levels) to our initial interest meeting after service on January 22nd in the Southside Room. The purpose of the group will be fellowship, fun, and charity projects created by knitting, crocheting, and beyond. If you have materials, bring them with you! If not, let us know and we'll bring yarn, needles, and crochet hooks. Lunch is provided. Text "yarn" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.
Our next montly FBCPride meeting will be on Sunday, January 22nd, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. We would like to invite the LGBTQ community, parents and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to sign up if you’re new!
Join us after service on Sunday, January 29th, for our Basics Class. Learn about FBCP and what it means to be a member here. Lunch is provided.
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 - on break this week
Upcoming Events 2022
1/8 - Coffee with Pastor John Jay
1/8 - Prayer Circle for Global Servants
1/8 - Taking down of the Greens
1/8 - Easy-Going Basketball
1/15 - Winter Sunday School Begins
1/15 - Public Theology Meeting
1/22 - Yarn Crafts Group
1/22 - FBCPride Meeting
1/29 - Basics Class
2/3 - Community Dinners
