Tomorrow
You are invited to join the Ropp Family in honoring the life of our beloved friend Bill Ropp on Saturday, January 21st, at 10 a.m. at Crescenta Valley Church (4001 La Crescenta Ave, Glendale, CA 91214). Refreshments following the service.
Sunday
Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary! 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 lunch and fellowship after service. 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.
Pastor Chip is taking sign-ups now for Community Dinners on Friday, February 3. Email Pastor Chip or text “dinner” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to participate by either attending or hosting, and more details will follow. This is a wonderful time to share a meal, and it is a great way to get to know other church members better. We hope you can participate!
Grab some earphones and catch up on this week’s latest recordings.
A new exciting Yarn Crafts Group, led by Whitney and Justine, invites all crafty folks ages 7 & up (all skill levels) to an initial interest meeting after service this week 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 monthly FBCPride meeting will be this Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Southside Room. Our resident therapist Michael Mann will lead us through an exploration and expansion of how we understand identity. We would like to invite the LGBTQ community, parents and allies alike ages 16+. Dinner included. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 to sign up if you’re new!
Our new easy-going basketball group will continue this Sunday, and it will continue every other week. This group is for all non-competitive ages and it meets in the gym at 7 p.m. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.
This week, the Friends In Deed Food Pantry item is cereal.
Future Happenings
We will have our Basics Class after worship service next Sunday, January 29th, at 12:30 pm in the Southside Room for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or becoming a member. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means to be part of the FBCP community. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details and/or if you are attending and will need childcare.
After service on February 5th, we will continue planning for our church mission trip to Oaxaca, Mexico this October 23-27 with Adventures in Life Ministry. All are welcome to join the meeting as we begin establishing the team and set the schedule for the coming months to prepare for an incredible week of service and ministry. Contact Nori or Pastor Chip for more info. Lunch will be provided.
Join us for a weekend of fun in the snow as we take a ski/boarding trip to Big Bear February 10-12. The cost is $250, and we have limited spots available. Text "ski" to 626.727.9498 if you're interested, and secure your spot with a $50 deposit. Contact chip@fbcpasadena.com for more information.
Save the date for a potluck lunch after service on Sunday, February 19. Potlucks are a special time here at FBCP, so we hope you can make it for some fantastic food and fellowship.
Join us as we begin the Lenten season on Wednesday, February 22nd. We will gather at 6:00 pm in the chapel for a worship service which will conclude with the imposition of ashes. Childcare is provided for children four years old and younger. Stay tuned for a Lenten Sunday School session beginning February 26th as well.
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
Winter Sunday School Session (9:00 a.m., Room Assignments Posted)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (12 p.m., Parlor)
Easy-Going Basketball (January 22nd and every other Sunday at 7 p.m.)
Six Weeks at a Glance
1/21 - Bill Ropp’s Memorial Service (Crescenta Valley Church)
1/22 - Yarn Crafts Group
1/22 - FBCPride Meeting
1/22 - Easy-going basketball
1/29 - Basics Class
2/3 - Community Dinners
2/5 - Oaxaca Missions Meeting
2/5 - Easy-going basketball
2/10-2/12 - Ski Trip to Big Bear
2/12 - Coffee with Pastor John Jay
2/19 - Winter Sunday School Ends
2/19 - Church Potluck
2/19 - Easy-going basketball
2/22 - Ash Wednesday Service
2/26 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/26 - FBCPride Meeting
