Sunday
Are you inspired by something that you are reading this summer? Would you like to share it so that others can be blessed? Join Jeannette and Rene for a discussion on summer reading this Sunday from 9-10am in the Parlor. Bring your coffee and a treat to share. Please note that childcare is not available for this one-time event.
Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Since this is the fifth Sunday of the month, our youth are invited to help out on the Hospitality Team before service. 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.
Because our sanctuary does not have air conditioning, we encourage you to bring a water bottle and dress lightly on Sundays for worship service. Although there are hand fans throughout the sanctuary in the back of the pews, you may also want to bring your own hand fan as the summer heat continues.
This week the Friends In Deed food pantry item is soup/chili/stew.
Coming Up
Pastor John Jay will be leading his last of three “Healing the Masculine” sessions next Saturday, August 5th. In this session, we will be studying sexuality and healthy ways to embody desire for the sake of love. This work is not limited to men, but it is geared toward people exploring the masculine side of their humanity. We welcome anyone 14 and older because it is better to learn these practices early. There is a $50 fee (which most have already paid), which goes towards our Deacons Fund to help our church family in need. Please email the office if the cost prohibits your attendance, and we can make other arrangements. Join us at 10am in the Chapel. Sign-up and payment information is found on the link above.
We want to invite all of our students and educators to bring your backpacks, briefcases, whistles or pencil cases to worship next Sunday, August 6th. We will be sharing a blessing for the upcoming school year during service.
Join us after worship in the Gym on Sunday, August 13th, for an all-church potluck. We will also be saying goodbye to our wonderful summer intern, Riley, as he heads back to Duke Divinity School. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a main dish (A-J), side or salad (K-R), or dessert (S-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!
Join us for fun in the sun! On Saturday, August 19th, we’ll be hanging out at Bolsa Chica Beach from 1-8pm for games, hanging out, s’mores, and more! Let Pastor Chip know if you’re able to bring some firewood to help out with our bonfire. Bring your own food and drinks for the day and a snack to share. If you have questions about getting to Bolsa Chica Beach, contact Pastor Chip. We can’t wait to hang out with you!
Join our 55+ Group for an outing to the Nethercutt Collection on Thursday, August 24th. They will meet at the church to carpool to Sylmar at 8:45am and return after lunch around 2pm. The Nethercutt Collection features a beautiful array of antique cars and musical instruments. Contact Pastor Chip with questions.
We will be having our Basics Class after worship service on Sunday, August 27th, 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. Email Pastor Chip for more details.
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Thursday Bible Study | Weekly at Noon | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12pm | 8/6 in the Parlor
Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7pm | 8/6 in the Gym
Six Weeks at a Glance
7/30 - Summer Book Club
8/1-8/3 - Youth Retreat
8/5 - Healing the Masculine #3
8/12 - Sharon “Snoopy” Fong’s Memorial Service
8/13 - Church Potluck/Riley’s Last Day
8/19 - Church Beach Day
8/24 - 55+ Outing to Nethercutt
8/27 - Basics Class
9/2 - Choir Half-Day Retreat
9/8 - Community Dinners
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
