Tomorrow
Calling many hands to make light work tomorrow, February 8th, at our All Church Cleaning Day! There are a few areas of the church that could use a wipe down after the fires, and we would love your help. We’ll start at 10am in the Southside Room (enter through the glass doors on Union St) and continue until about 2pm if you can. Lunch included. Hope to see you!
Sunday
Jump into our Winter Sunday School this Sunday, February 9th, at 9am in the Parlor! This topic, “Resiliency in Trauma,” taught by Susan Reedy, LMFT, teaches life skills for processing any kind of stressors. Click here to sign up. Coffee, pastries and childcare will be provided.
Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Luke 3:21-22, 4:1-13. 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.
The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is cereal.
Introducing SPARKY! (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all!)
Many of you, like the staff, have been shopping locally when possible to support the Altadena businesses. Our friend Kevin thought it would be great to have an organized way to support restaurants that have been affected by the fires. You are invited to join him if you can! Text “lunch” to 626.727.9498 to join the text thread. Here’s the first couple of dates (alternating Sundays and Saturdays):
Sunday, February 9, 1pm - King’s Breakfast and Burgers (2057 N Los Robles Ave #14, Pasadena 91104)
Saturday, February 15, 1pm - Perry’s Joint (2051 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena 91103)
Upcoming Events
All are invited to celebrate Pastor Mary next Sunday, February 16th, after worship in the Park. We hope you can be there to let Pastor Mary know what she has meant to you as she transitions out of her official role on staff. FBCP will provide pizza and cupcakes. Bring a blanket to sit in the park (weather-permitting), and everyone is invited to write a message in a scrapbook, take a photo, and greet her in a receiving line.
You’re invited to our annual Mardi Gras potluck on Sunday, February 23rd, after worship in the Gym. This potluck kicks off the Lenten season and is one of our favorite times as a community. Based on your last name, if you’re able, please bring a side or salad (A-H), a dessert (I-N), or main dish (O-Z) of about 10 servings to share with your friends here at FBCP. We can use your help with setup and cleanup—see the Volunteer Squad poster in the Lobby to join the team!
Our next FBCPride Group potluck lunch is happening on Sunday, March 2nd, after worship in the Southside Room. The LGBTQ+ community, parents and allies 16+ are welcome, and you can read more about the group here.
Thanks to our De-Escalation Team for being present each Sunday in worship and helpful in communicating with those who might need attention. Gaby will continue training the team after worship on Sunday, March 9th, and we invite team members to stay for lunch in the Southside Room. Text “calm” to 626.727.9498 if you would like to join the group, or email the office with any questions.
Join us for a special worship service on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, at 6pm in the Chapel. The service includes a time of intercessory prayer, confession and absolution, and it will conclude with the imposition of ashes. Childcare for children four years old and younger will be provided; please let Pastor Lindsay know if you plan to bring young children so that she can ensure enough workers for that evening.
Our Lenten Sunday School session will begin Sunday, March 9th, from 9-10am before worship in the Parlor. The class will run for six weeks and conclude on Palm Sunday, April 13th.
Wildfire Projects
Wildfire cleanup projects continue around the city. To stay informed about the latest opportunities, text “volunteer” to 626.727.9498, and the Recovery Team will let you know what’s happening next. You can submit a request here if you need help cleaning up inside or outside your home due to the wildfires. Also, check out our community digital bulletin board, which has unique ways our church family is offering help to one another. We love the love!
Regular-ish Happenings
Winter Sunday School | Sundays at 9am thru 3/2
Yarn Crafts Group | 2/9 after worship | Parlor
Six Weeks at a Glance
Stay tuned, as some events are still being rescheduled after the fires:
2/9 - Meet-up at King’s Restaurant
2/15 - Meet-up at Perry’s Joint
2/16 - Celebration Honoring Pastor Mary
2/23 - All-Church Fat Potluck
3/2 - Winter Sunday School Ends
3/2 - FBCPride Lunch
3/5 - Ash Wednesday Service
3/8 - Men’s Breakfast
3/9 - Lenten Sunday School Begins
3/9 - Daylight Savings Time
3/9 - De-Escalation Team Meeting
3/21 - 55+ Group Meeting
3/23 - Basics Lunch
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
P.S. First Baptist Church of Pasadena has weekly worship services on Sundays at 10:30am at 75 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101. If you’re driving in, we invite you to park at 150 E Holly St and bring in your ticket to the lobby for validation. We are also a block away from the Memorial Park Station on the A Line. Contact the office with questions.
