Sunday Happenings
Spring Sunday School is in full swing with three class choices starting at 9am on Sundays! Click here for more information.
We invite all girls, women and mother figures to enjoy a five-minute complimentary massage on Mother’s Day, May 11th. Massage chairs will be set up in the back of the Sanctuary and will be available throughout the service.
Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Romans 8:18-25. 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 spend time with families on this holiday weekend, and we will resume our regular lunch gathering on May 18th. 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 toiletries (including feminine and baby items).
🐢Call for Pet Photos!
Upload a photo of your animal friend by clicking this link. Keep an eye out for photos coming to our board in the lobby. Please submit photos by this Sunday, May 11th. We can’t wait to see your cute critters!
Coming Up
Our Yarn Crafts Group will meet on Sunday, May 18th, after worship in the Parlor. All levels of knitters, crocheters, or other crafters are welcome to join the fun. Bring a water bottle and snacks to share if you’d like. Click here to email Justine and Whitney.
Our next 🌈FBCPride Potluck will happen after worship on Sunday, May 18th, in the Southside Room. Join us for fellowship, along with planning for Pride events in the area. Email pride@fbcpasadena.com to join our mailing list, and click here to sign up for the potluck if you’re able—thank you!
Join us for lunch with a special guest on Sunday, May 25th, after worship in the Southside Room. Sithy Bin has a remarkable story to share about his journey and how we can ally with immigrants. Text "Sithy" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.
Save the date for a Family Ministry Training for those volunteering with our younger kids ages 0-4 on Saturday, May 31st, from 10am-12pm. Let Pastor Andrew know you’re in! Light refreshments provided.
Help us prepare for our Blessing of Graduates on Sunday, June 1st, as we take time to honor and celebrate our graduates of all ages. Please fill out this form if you are graduating at any level high school or above so we can include you in the blessing!
Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive. FBCP is hosting a drive on Sunday, June 1st, in the Gym from 9am-3pm. Schedule an appointment here for this urgent need: June 1 Blood Drive Sign-up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)
Join us after worship in the Parlor on Sunday, June 1st, for thirty minutes of prayer for our American Baptist global servants. If you are interested in joining with this group, please email Jeannette or Judy. This will enable us to send you an email about the specific matters for which we will be praying.
Missions Corner
Please see our Missions Update page for the latest information and prayer requests from the IM global servants we specifically support as a congregation.
American Baptist International Ministries is continuing to respond to the March 28th Earthquake in Myanmar that affected both Myanmar and Thailand. The IM global servants serving in that overall area are safe (including Kit Ripley), but the needs of the people most affected are great. At least two IM global servants serve in ministry related to refugee camps along the border and at least two others have ministry both in Myanmar and Thailand. An initial grant of $10K in OGHS emergency funds was sent to partners providing humanitarian relief to victims. There is an ongoing need for victims in Myanmar, which you can read about here. Anyone wanting to help can do so by giving here and designating it for OGHS-Myanmar Relief by the end of today.
Kids Camp is only 5 Weeks Away!!
Register now! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. We are excited to help our kids encounter God's love together with people from our church family! Youth families, please note that the youth are invited to help again this year, and this can count for community service hours if they have any requirements through school or other organizations. Adults and youth, let Pastor Andrew know if you’d like to help out!
Six Weeks at a Glance
5/11 - Mother’s Day
5/11 - Pet Photo Deadline
5/17 - Holy Walkamolies Hike
5/18 - Yarn Crafts Group
5/18 - FBCPride Lunch
5/24 - SPARKY! @El Patron
5/26 - Memorial Day | Office Closed
5/31 - Family Ministry Training (Nursery)
6/01 - Blood Drive
6/01 - Prayer for Global Servants
6/08 - Spring Sunday School Ends
6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
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.
