Sunday
New folks, please join Pastor John Jay from 9-10 a.m. in the parlor for a cup of coffee and pastries. Come with any questions or comments, and get to know more about our church and our lead pastor through this casual time of conversation.
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 lunch and fellowship before helping to take down the Christmas decorations. 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.
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 as well! Those who pray with us will still have time to join the group taking down Christmas decorations afterwards.
Sunday is also the start of a new easy-going basketball group. This group, headed by Jason C, is for all non-competitive ages. The group will meet every other Sunday at 7 p.m. in the gym. Email Misterjchen@gmail.com if you have questions.
This week, the Friends In Deed Food Pantry item is peanut butter or any kind of nut butter.
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!
Grab some earphones! In case you missed yesterday’s two new audio reflections for you, one is from Scripture and the other is a special reading from Pastor Lindsay and Pastor Leslie. Enjoy!
Next Week
Winter Sunday School classes will start January 15 and 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 next Sunday 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.
Future Happenings
You are invited to join the Ropp Family in honoring the life of Bill Ropp at his Memorial Service on Saturday, January 21st at 10 a.m., at Crescenta Valley Church.
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 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.
Save the Date for our beloved Community Dinners on February 3. Email Pastor Chip 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!
Join us for a weekend of fun in the snow as we take a ski/boarding trip to Big Bear, Feb 10-12. The cost is $250 and we have 12 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.
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
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
1/21 - Bill Ropp’s Memorial Service (Crescenta Valley Church)
1/22 - Yarn Crafts Group
1/22 - FBCPride Meeting
1/29 - Basics Class
2/3 - Community Dinners
2/10-2/12 - Ski Trip to Big Bear
