Happy Thanksgiving Week đŚ
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday, and we are truly thankful for the church family that you are. Gratitude is one of our central values at FBCP, and we hold this holiday with thoughtful reflection for all the ways in which Christ has been with us this year and the ways youâve all reflected Christâs love to one another. We are grateful for you!
Sunday
Join us at 10:30am 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 Hanging of the Greens 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.
Join us for our annual Hanging of the Greens this Sunday, November 26th, immediately following service. Under the leadership of Cindie and Dave Ekstrand, we invite you to help us transform our communal spaces to Christmastime. Weâll have lunch first before getting to work.
This Sunday is our first test game of pickleball in the Gym at 7pm. Text âpickleâ to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Tim with questions. We have rackets and balls available to use.
This week and next week the Friends In Deed food pantry item is Buyerâs Choice.
Friends in Deed Gift Drive
Partner with us in generosity through Friends In Deedâs annual Christmas for the Kids gift drive. Every year we get the honor of helping to provide gifts for Friends In Deedâs families with kids as we are reminded of Godâs generous gift of Jesus to our world. Shawn kicked off the sign-ups last Sunday and 64 names were chosenâthank you for your generosity! Letâs complete 16 more gift requests this Sunday! Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off at the church no later than Sunday, December 10th, and they should include the child's name and family number. Email Shawn with any questions.
Next Week
Parents, mark your calendars for Parentsâ Night Out on December 1st from 5:30-8:30pm! Pastors Lindsay and Mary are planning a night of fun for all kids so that parents can have an evening to themselves. We will provide programming, food, and fun for kids so that you can have a few hours to use as you wish (dinner out? a nap? a movie? Christmas shopping?). Kids can come for the full time or any fraction of it. Click here to RSVP so we can plan for food and care accordingly.
Weâd like to appreciate our Hospitality Team at lunch after service on Sunday, December 3rd. Pastor Chip is planning a lunch that will be a mix of fun, training, and spiritual encouragement. We appreciate everything the Hospitality Team does, from handing out bulletins to passing plates during offering. If youâre not already part of this team, we invite you to join this group of helpful folks and find out more about what the Hospitality Team does. Text âwelcomeâ to 626.727.9498 to let Pastor Chip know that youâll be there, whether youâre already a part of the team or interested in joining the fun!
Advent Season Calendar
Mark your calendars for four special Sunday School mornings in the Parlor during Advent, starting next Sunday (December 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 9-10am). Pastor John Jay has been busy writing a new curriculum (and Pastor Lindsay is adapting it for families), featuring the Advent story that captures the ordinary miracle of the incarnation: our ancestors and family lineage, the cultural and political landscape, changing bodies (pregnancy and birth), and finally the companions we need for the ordinary days of our lives.
Candlelight Carol ServiceâCome and bring your friends Sunday, December 10th, to join in our 80th Annual Candlelight Carol Service at 6pm in the Sanctuary! Help us celebrate the Christmas season as we sing together and are reminded of hope made real in the birth of Jesus. Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided, and there will be a cookie reception after the service.
Call for CookiesâWe need your help with providing the cookies for the reception after the Candlelight Service! If youâre able, please bring 1-2 dozen cookies to share with all our guests, family, and friends. You can drop them off at the Connections Desk on Sunday, December 10th, before morning worship.
Christmas EveâCelebrate with us during our usual morning worship at 10:30am, and then return for a special evening service on Sunday, December 24th, at 6pm in the Chapel.
Opportunity to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors
Pasadena Partnership is the primary planning entity coordinating resources to end homelessness in our community. Every January they do a headcount on the streets to plan for what they need more accurately, and this year Nori is a team leader on January 23rd from 8-10pm. He invites anyone wishing to join him in the Homeless Count to register by January 5th, select him as your team leader in registration and attend an online training over Zoom on January 16th. See this website for more details and contact Nori to let him know youâre in!
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Advent Sunday School | Starts 12/3 | Parlor
Thursday Bible Study | Weekly at Noon | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12pm | Dec. 3rd | Parlor
Six Weeks at a Glance
11/26 - Hanging of the Greens
11/26 - Passive-Aggressive Pickleball
12/1 - Parentsâ Night Out
12/3 - Advent Sunday School Begins
12/3 - Hospitality Team Lunch
12/10 - Deadline for Friends in Deed Gift Drive
12/10 - 80th Annual Candlelight Carol Service
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day | Office Closed
1/1 - New Years Day | Office Closed
1/7 - Winter Sunday School Begins
Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We canât wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!
Less without you,
The FBCP Community
