Sunday
Fall Sunday School is underway for eight more weeks, Sundays at 9am. Rene’s class, Spiritual Values in Literature: The Ninth Hour (books provided), meets in the Parlor. Jeannette’s class, Paul Pastors from Prison, meets in Room 211. Jason’s class, Sin & Redemption in Four Films, meets in the Southside Room (he requests that you try to watch No Country For Old Men before this Sunday’s class). To read more about the classes and sign up, click here, or feel free to just show up!
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 lunch after service, and this week they will be assisting with a special project in the sanctuary until 1:30pm. 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 baking supplies (small bags of flour, sugar, etc).
Check out this week’s scripture audio on our Listen page.
Prayer Retreat
Join us next Saturday, September 30th, for our Prayer Retreat, from 9am-4pm at FBCP. We are so excited to have a time of reflection and prayer practices, which will range from praying with music to praying through our breath. Register here today to secure your spot. $10 covers the cost of lunch (but let us know if you’d like it waived). You won’t want to miss this meaningful time together. (If you have already registered, make sure you have selected your preferred breakout sessions here. Thanks!)
Coming Up
Join us for our FBCP Basics Class after worship a week from Sunday, on October 1st, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. This is a time for those who are interested in learning more about our church and/or membership. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church and what it means for us. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.
We are planning a time for men’s fellowship on Saturday, October 7th, 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. Faith and food—win win!
Our Public Theology Group will meet Sunday, October 8th, after worship. To learn more about FBCP’s thoughts on local outreach and politics, read more here. Lunch will be provided in the Southside Room. Text “local” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any food restrictions, please.
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!
Other
Thank you to those who have contributed to our recycling drive! 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!
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Thursday Bible Study | Weekly at Noon | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | Biweekly at 12pm | 10/8 in the Southside Room
Easy-Going Basketball | Biweekly at 7pm | 10/1 in the Gym
Six Weeks at a Glance
9/30 - Prayer Retreat
10/1 - FBCP Basics
10/7 - Men’s Breakfast
10/8 - Public Theology Meeting
10/15 - Potluck
10/22 - FBCPride Group Meeting
10/28 - Women’s Brunch
11/5 - Town Hall
11/12 - Public Theology Meeting
11/12 - FBCPride Group Meeting
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
