Prayer Retreat Tomorrow
We’ll see you tomorrow morning for our Prayer Retreat. The gates will open at 8:45am for coffee and check-in. For those who signed up for Prayer in Nature, bring an umbrella in case there’s a little rain. Anyone interested in a last-minute sign-up, check out the options here. We are looking forward to slowing down our rhythm and focusing on prayer tomorrow with our participants!
Sunday
Fall Sunday School is only partway into its ten-week session, Sundays at 9am. Rene’s class, Spiritual Values in Literature: The Ninth Hour, will be on break this week. 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 Tree of Life before this Sunday’s class). To read more about the classes and sign up, click here, or feel free to just show up!
Thanks to our youth’s work in finishing off the Prayer Practice flags last Sunday, our sanctuary has turned into an immersive representation of the prayers we are offering to God together. There’s something about looking up at these floating prayer representations that feels lighter and more manageable than carrying burdens on our own. We hope you enjoy the reminder that we are together in this journey of lifting our prayers to the one who hears.
Join us for worship in the sanctuary at 10:30 am as we partake in communion together (crackers are gluten-free)! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Please note that because this will be the first Sunday of the month, our kids five years old and up will join us in the sanctuary for service. Our youth are invited to join us for worship and for our regular youth gathering and lunch afterward. 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 FBCP Basics Class after worship this Sunday, 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 or baptism. Pastors John Jay and Chip will go over our history as an American Baptist church. Lunch will be provided. Text “basics” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. Email Pastor Chip for more details.
This week the Friends In Deed food pantry item is buyer’s choice.
Check out this week’s Genesis 12 scripture audio on our Listen page as we move into a new series.
Next Week
Have you ever watched a horror movie that not only chills the spine but also delves into the profound truths of existence? You’re invited to the Fearmakers Conference, which is offering us free tickets for those who are interested—Ken Fong is moderating a panel, Pastor John Jay is playing music, and Steve Sheidler is part of the lead team. The conference is put on by Uncommon Voices, which is an organization that brings together filmmakers, visionary artists, renowned theologians, and horror aficionados to explore the intersection of faith and horror. Text “horror” to 626.727.9498 if you’re interested in attending!
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.
Coming Up
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!
Thank you to those who have contributed to our recycling drive to raise funds for our Oaxaca missions team! 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
