Invitations
Preparations for Advent are underway, and you are invited to participate! We are assembling an Advent Handbell Choir for the Candlelight Carol Service. We are looking for 8-11 people to participate. It will involve weekly rehearsals beginning Monday, October 30th, at 7pm, dress rehearsal on December 9th, and the performance on December 10th. You do not need prior handbell experience to participate, though some basic music knowledge will be helpful. Email Pastor Leslie to sign up.
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. Patti and Tim Long are examples of global servants that FBCP has supported over the years and we wanted to share this video update as they head into their last year of ministry before retirement. You will hear updates from other global servants throughout October during worship. We hope you will step into the flow of generosity as you 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.
Tomorrow
Men, you are invited to join us for a time of fellowship tomorrow at 9am in the Park off Union St. Our quarterly Men’s Breakfast always turns out to be a great time sharing a meal and hearing a story of faith. Thanks to Pastor Chip, Rich, Brandon and Rene for organizing a great time of breakfast tacos and sharing. Faith and food—win-win!
If you’re intrigued by the intersection of faith and horror, you’re invited to the Fearmakers Conference tomorrow from 10am-5:30pm at Fuller Seminary. Pastor John Jay is playing music, Ken Fong is moderating a panel and Steve Sheidler is part of the lead team. The conference is put on by Uncommon Voices, which is an organization that brings together filmmakers, visionary artists, renowned theologians, and horror lovers alike. Email Steve if you’re interested in attending!
Sunday
Fall Sunday School is about halfway into its ten-week session, and it meets Sundays at 9am. Rene’s class, Spiritual Values in Literature: The Ninth Hour, meets in the Parlor. Jeannette’s class, Paul Pastors from Prison, meets in Room 211. Jason’s film class is done, and the arts track has one week off before Chris and Jessica’s class, Pattern, Symbol, and Form: Exploring Faith Through Design, begins on October 15th. Click here or email Pastor Chip to join in the fun!
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.
This week the Friends In Deed food pantry item is canned chicken and tuna.
Check out the next Genesis scripture audio on our Listen page if you missed the Thursday text.
Next Week
Join us after worship in the Gym on Sunday, October 15th, for an all-church potluck. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a side dish (A-I), dessert (J-N), or main dish (O-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. We are also looking for a few people for our Potluck Volunteer Squad. If you’re able to donate some time either before service or after the potluck, please sign up in the lobby on Sunday or let Pastor Chip know. Thank you for your generosity.
Thank you to those who have contributed to our recycling drive to raise funds for our Oaxaca missions team! Please continue to bring aluminum and plastic with CRV markings through October 15. Please wash them out and do not remove labels. No glass. (If you have large quantities to donate, you can collect the money yourself and donate the cash here under ‘Oaxaca Missions Trip.’) Contact Nori if you have questions about Oaxaca, and contact Kathy O. if you have questions about recycling. Thank you!
Coming Up
We invite you to join the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies for our FBCPride Group monthly gathering on Sunday, October 22nd, at 5pm in the Southside Room. This month, we will hear the story of Steve Scauzillo and learn what God has taught him through his faith and life experience. Join us for a potluck meal, and if you are able to bring an item check out what we need at https://form.church/potluck. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group and want to receive our emails!
All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch on Saturday, October 28th, at 10 a.m. in the Southside room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies, and hear a personal story of faith from one of the women in our community. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Fall Sunday School | Parlor | Southside Room | Room 211
Thursday Bible Study | Weekly at Noon | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12pm | 10/8 in the Southside Room
Six Weeks at a Glance
10/7 - Men’s Breakfast
10/15 - Potluck
10/22 - FBCPride Group Meeting
10/28 - Women’s Brunch
10/29 - All Saints’ Day
11/5 - Town Hall
11/12 - Public Theology Meeting
11/12 - FBCPride Group Meeting
11/19 - Prayer for Global Servants
11/19 - Gratitude Night
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
