Tomorrow
All women and girls are invited to our Women’s Brunch tomorrow, February 17th, at 10am in the Southside Room! It will be a time to share a delicious meal, get to know some awesome ladies and hear Shawn share about her life and story of faith. Text “brunch” to 626.727.9498 to sign up. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Lindsay.
The City of Pasadena and the Black History Planning Committee are pleased to announce the 42nd annual Black History Parade and Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, 10am-4pm with the theme “Past, Present, Future: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson.” The parade begins at Fair Oaks Avenue and Mountain View Street. See flyer for more details.
Sunday
Our Lenten Sunday School begins this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor. We invite you to study a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart, that focuses on solitude, silence and prayer. More information can be found here. Text “school” to 626.727.9498 or signup via this link. The church will purchase copies of the book for you, and childcare will be available. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you plan to bring your kids to this new series so she can prepare.
Join us at 10:30am for worship in the sanctuary this Sunday! 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 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.
You are invited to a lunch with Tim and Patti Long, American Baptist global servants, after worship in the Southside Room. FBCP has supported them for years and as they look towards their own retirement, this is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate their service spreading God’s love to those around them and learn how we can do the same in Pasadena. Please text “Longs” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this lunch. We hope you can join us!
The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is baking supplies.
Coming Up
Join us next week, February 25th, for a casual Coffee + Conversation with Pastor John Jay at 9am in his office. Text “coffee” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP. This is a great hour to get to know a few others and chat with our lead pastor. Come with all your questions!
Also on February 25th, join us for our FBCPride Group meeting. We’ll meet from 4-6pm in the Southside Room (an hour earlier this month) and focus on where society has made progress with inclusion, and where we can encourage growth and love. We would love to have your voice. Text “pride” to 626.727.9498 if you’re new to the group. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies ages 16 & up. Email Sally and Kevin with questions.
Join us as we pray for our global servants around the world on Sunday, March 3rd, after worship in the Parlor. We invite you for thirty minutes of prayer for our FBCP-supported American Baptist servants in Mexico, Lebanon, Turkey and Thailand as they love and support others around the world and share the light of Christ through service.
Calling all families with kids or youth to join Pastor Lindsay and friends in the Park after worship on Sunday, March 17th, for a potluck lunch to get to know one another better. It takes a village to raise kids, and it’s nice to know what other parents and families are in this church community and might be a source of encouragement or friendship as you raise your own little ones. Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.
Vehicle + Meals for FBCP Youth
Thanks to those who reached out to help with snacks and meals for our Big Bear Youth Retreat this February 23rd-25th! We are grateful for you, Angel, Cindy, Jonathan, Marcie, Mary, Stormie, Susan and Tina!
We are also in need of a van or car to transport the group up the mountain. Please contact Pastor Lindsay if the group can borrow your vehicle next weekend. Thank you for considering this big ask—we’ll take good care of it!
Local Engagement
Fuller invites everyone to a public reading of scripture on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30am. This is part of Fuller's Public Reading of Scripture project, which centers the Bible for Christian training and living. It is also about promoting biblical literacy in an age in which Christians usually know the Bible only in fragments. If you've found yourself struggling with any New Year's Resolutions to read the Bible this year, join others in listening to the entire Bible together in 2024. The read aloud meets at Travis Auditorium (180 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101). Free coffee and pastries.
Atherton Baptist Homes is hosting a night where their own resident speakers who lived through the time of the Japanese internment camps can share their stories at 7pm on February 27th in Miriam Chapel. Arrive early to park, and sign in first at the main office before heading to the chapel.
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Lenten Sunday School | Begins this Sunday | 9-10am | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | 2/25 at 12pm | Parlor
Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/3 at 7pm | Gym
Six Weeks at a Glance
2/17 - Women’s Brunch
2/18 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
2/19 - President’s Day | Office Closed
2/23-2/25 - Youth Winter Retreat
2/25 - Coffee + Conversation with John Jay
2/25 - FBCPride Group Meeting
2/29 - Leap Year
3/03 - Prayer for Global Servants
3/17 - Family Ministries Potluck Lunch
3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service
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
