TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD SAT. NIGHT
Sunday
Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday, so don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead and make an extra cup of coffee for yourself!
Our Lenten Sunday School continues this Sunday at 9am in the Parlor to explore spiritual practices with a book by Henri Nouwen called The Way of the Heart. Jon will continue the topic of Silence this week, and you may attend even if you missed previous weeks. More information can be found here. Please let Pastor Lindsay know if you need childcare.
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.
Join Nori for a 30-minute informational meeting after service this Sunday, March 10th, in Room 214 to learn about this year's Oaxaca trip (October 20-26th). At this meeting, we'll give details about securing a good price on your flight. Text “Oaxaca” to 626.727.9498 if you’re interested, or email Nori if you have questions.
Sunday after service we have our Yarn Crafts Group. Join these crafty folks in the Parlor to knit or crochet your own project or a charity project. A couple members are almost done putting together blankets to be donated. You are welcome to attend whether you have experience or not! Email Whitney and Justine if you have any questions.
The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is granola bars or any other single serve items.
Coming Up
The church office will be closed next Monday and Tuesday (March 11th & 12th) due to a staff retreat. Pray for this spiritual formational time to be meaningful for our pastors and support staff~thanks!
The Winter Sunday School Grief Group will continue meeting biweekly. It is a space for anyone experiencing grief or loss to be with others in a similar season. The group will continue to meet every other Sunday morning at 9am in Room 214. The next group meeting will be March 17th. Reach out to Jon Rinkus if you are interested in joining this group. He is a trained Hospital Chaplain through Fuller and has provided a rich space for our folks to process grief.
Our FBCPride Group will meet on March 17th at 5pm in the Chapel for a movie showing this month. 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.
Folks ages 55+, join us for our next potluck lunch on Wednesday, March 20th, at 12:30pm in the Southside Room. It’s always a fun time together, and we look forward to the fellowship. Email Pastor Chip with any questions.
Holy Week
Check out our Lenten Happenings page to stay up-to-date on the latest Lenten schedule and flowers for the Cross. Thanks to our pastors John Jay, Leslie, Lindsay and Chip for working hard to bring meaning and moments of reflection to this special season. Our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held in the Chapel, and check out the link to find out more about our Easter Brunch (note the expanded alphabet request for savory breakfast items).
Holy Walkamolies
We are excited that about 20 people expressed interest in our new hiking group, the Holy Walkamolies! The first hike will meet at the Millard Canyon Campground Parking Lot at 8:30am on Saturday, March 23rd. Nicole hopes to have about one hike per month in different areas around LA. Text “hike” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to RSVP and join in the fun. The weather is looking perfect for time outdoors!
April
Pastors Lindsay and Mary are planning a night of fun for kids so parents can enjoy an evening out (also known as "Parent Night Out"). You can drop off and pick up your child anytime between 5:30-8:30 PM on Friday, April 12th, and then go do whatever you want. We'll serve dinner and provide activities for your kids! You can register your kid(s) with this link.
Calling all families with kids or youth to join us in the Park after worship on Sunday, April 14th, for a potluck lunch to hang out and get to know one another better. It takes a village to raise kids, and it’s nice to find some friends as you raise your own. Bring a dish to share and enjoy some time with other families! Text “village” to 626.727.9498 to RSVP for this event.
Weekly + Biweekly Happenings
Lenten Sunday School | Sundays thru 3/24 | 9-10am | Parlor
Yarn Crafts Group | 3/10 at 12pm | Parlor
Grief Group | 3/17 at 9am | Room 214
Passive Aggressive Pickleball | 3/24 at 7pm | Gym
Six Weeks at a Glance
3/10 - Oaxaca Interest Meeting
3/11-12 - Office Closed | Staff Retreat
3/17 - FBCPride Group Meeting
3/20 - 55+ Event
3/24 - Lenten Sunday School Ends
3/24 - Palm Sunday Service
3/28 - Maundy Thursday Service
3/29 - Good Friday Service
3/31 - Easter Potluck Brunch + Service
4/12 - Parent Night Out
4/14 - Spring Sunday School Begins
4/14 - Family Lunch Hangout
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
