Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,
I am writing to you from Temecula, which wound up being the location for our youth retreat this weekend. We are so thankful we could find another option when the roads became unsafe up to Big Bear, and our youth are having a great time already. Our theme this week is belonging, a core value at FBCP (and really just part of how God has wired us). Thank you to all who have provided meals, snacks, prayers, and tamale support because you feel a sense of belonging to our youth. I know they will feel loved and held by the larger FBCP community after this weekend, and that is quite a gift for all of us.
Speaking of tamales, if you weren't able to pick yours up, we have them in the freezer waiting for you! Just email me to set up a time to get them. Thanks to all for your support of our youth—we are so thankful for your generosity!
SUNDAY
KIDS
Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 8:50 AM for those who are attending Sunday School before service.
Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then be dismissed to head to their classrooms together. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary in the front pews. If they are coming early with parents who are in a Sunday School class, they can be dropped off upstairs at 8:50 AM. This week we will continue to spend time spreading love to members in our community who are celebrating a joyous milestone and those who are experiencing grief and loss. We look forward to inviting our kids to use their creativity and compassion to share some blessings with others in our church family.
Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:
We believe that we belong to one another at FBCP. What does the word “belong” mean to you?
As a family, decide one thing you might do this week to care for someone in our congregation who is hurting right now (all the people we discussed on Sunday together). You might consider praying for them at bedtime, sending a card, or doing something that will help you remember to pray and encourage them.
YOUTH
Our youth will be back Sunday afternoon from the retreat. We'll be on for our regular youth gathering after worship next Sunday. Thanks for keeping them in prayer!
Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families.
With gratitude and deep affection for you,
Pastor Lindsay