FBCP Families | 07.29.23

Beloved Friends and Families with Kids,

Last week we had so much fun packing supplies with our youth at Friends In Deed on Saturday and then making activity kits for Union Station Homeless Services on Sunday with our kids and youth. It is a blessing to serve and learn across generations, and I am so thankful for our local partners who know best how to serve our neighborhoods and communities. Thank you to all who contributed supplies and to Cynthia for her leadership in local missions. Let's continue to pray for all the kids in our city as they prepare to go back to school.

Youth Hospitality

Tomorrow is a fifth Sunday, which means our youth are invited to be our hospitality team! They'll meet in the lobby outside the Sanctuary at 9:45 and then join the huddle at 10am. Following that, they'll greet people as they come into the Sanctuary and welcome new friends. During service they will collect the offering and then thank people for coming as they leave. It's always a lot of fun to show hospitality to those who come to the service, and we would love to have your son or daughter join us this Sunday. Let Pastor Chip know if they can join us and if you have any questions.

Youth Summer Retreat

We are heading to Ventura August 1-3 for a summer youth retreat! We are so excited visit Henry and the Mattesich family and to meet up with their youth group, too! Please pray for safe travels and a meaningful time of connection and fun with our amazing youth. If you still need to register your youth, you can do so here.

Back-To-School Blessing

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 share a special blessing for the upcoming school year during service and are grateful that we can mark these transitions together with words of love and encouragement. 

Beach Day

Join us for fun in the sun! On Saturday, August 19th, everyone in the church is invited to Bolsa Chica Beach from 1-8pm for games, 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!

SUNDAY

KIDS

Our nursery room is open this Sunday for babies and toddlers four years old and under. Childcare will be open starting at 10:20 AM so parents can head to the sanctuary for worship. 

Our kids five to ten years old will join us in the sanctuary for the start of worship and then will be dismissed to the park so we can stay cool in the shade. They can begin service with their families or sit with Pastor Mary and me in the front pews. This week, we will continue our exploration of embodied faith with an emphasis on the mouth. We can't wait to have fun and learn with your kids!

Discussion Questions for the Table at Home:

  • What does scripture say about our mouths?

  • Why do we value speaking words of blessing in our worship service (like in the benediction, for example)?

  • What does the mouth teach us about God?

YOUTH

We are excited to have our regular youth gathering after worship this week! We will gather in the park area, and lunch is included as always. Parents can pick up their youth at the park gate on Union Street at 1:30 PM. 


Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for being such a special community of families!

With deep affection for you,

Pastor Lindsay