Friends at FBCP,
Here are the updates and announcements you need for the week.
This Sunday
Our new teaching focus is called HYMN STUDIES. As we are able, we will be making listening tracks to go along with each week. Listen to the tracks we have so far by clicking the button above (these hymn tracks will also be our homepage for a while)!
Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together and witness the baby dedication of Emma Kate Dorman! 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. Please note the youth will take a break this week from their regular gathering afterward. Prayer ministers 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.
The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is canned chicken/tuna.
This past Sunday we had a time to speak words of encouragement to one another during worship service, especially to our children. As we didn’t have time for everyone to share their encouragement, we wanted to make sure to pass along some words submitted to us from one of our members written for our congregation:
“As we all experience these trials and temptations today, let us not be dismayed or to be afraid because the All-Seeing-God is watching us all. He will cover us under His wings and cover us with His feathers. He will always make a way for us. He guides us not to fear but trust in Him. He is our all in all. Let us acknowledge Him in all our ways and not to take matters in our hands. Give Him all the fear and trust.” ~ Erna Smith
Future Happenings & Other News
It’s time for potluck again on Sunday, June 12th! We’d like to ask based on your last name, if you’re able, to bring a dessert (A-G), a main dish (H-Q), or a side/salad (R-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here. Potlucks are a special time here at FBCP, so we hope you’ll join us that day for some fantastic food and fellowship.
Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross Blood Drive FBCP is hosting on Friday, June 17th, in the gym from 9 am - 3 pm. You can go here to find out more information and/or to sign up and schedule an appointment: June 17 Blood Drive Sign up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)
We know that God meets us where we are, but sometimes it can be hard to create space to hear. Join us at our upcoming Prayer Retreat for a day of prayer, community and connection on June 18th from 9 am - 5 pm. The retreat will be led by Natalee Ellis and Gretchen Saalbach, who will lead you through guided prayer exercises and allow time to process how God is speaking to you personally. Lunch will be provided. A small fee of $10 will secure your spot, and you can register here. Email Pastor Chip for any questions.
Thank you for your support given to relief work in Ukraine. American Baptist global servants Jon and Amanda Good are working directly with Ukrainian refugees and have a video update to share that you can watch here.
The FBCP Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years. Each year the Foundation has some funds set aside to disburse to FBCP members for post-secondary educational scholarships. Members interested in applying for 2022-2023 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, June 27, 2022.
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
