FRIDAY
Join local churches for the fourth Palestine/Israel film screening tonight, May 23rd, at 7pm at PazNaz Church in Pasadena (with a bake sale starting at 6:30pm). The series is sponsored by the Clergy Community Coalition, the Center for Restorative Justice, and Brehm Film of Fuller Seminary. Register for this free screening here.
SATURDAY
Our next SPARKY (Support Pasadena and Altadena Restaurants with Kevin, Y’all) event is happening at El Patron Restaurant tomorrow, May 24th, at 12pm. Let Kevin know you’ll be there (and let him know if a business you love was affected by the fires and needs support)! No need for a flyer or code. Just show up, order, and eat!
Sunday Happenings
Spring Sunday School continues with three class choices starting at 9am on Sundays. Click here for more information.
Join us at 10:30am for worship in the Sanctuary! Our scripture this week is Romans 6:1-14. 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 the lunch for Sithy Bin. 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 pet photos are up in the lobby! If one of the pets is in your family, please take a moment to fill out a post-it and let us know your sweet furry or feathery friend’s name.
After worship this Sunday, we have a special opportunity to have lunch with Sithy Bin, a Cambodian immigrant struggling to remain in this country. He has a remarkable story to share about his journey and how we can ally with immigrants. Text "Sithy" to 626.727.9498 to RSVP.
The Friends In Deed food pantry item this week is peanut butter and other nut butters.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year the FBCP Foundation has awards scholarships to FBCP members for post-secondary education. Church members interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year can apply here. Applications are due Monday, July 6, 2025. The Foundation is a separate entity established in 1958 by members committed to contributing financially to the church in the present and future years.
Coming Up
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. 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.
More info coming soon about a community action opportunity after worship on Sunday, June 1st, led by Zach Hoover and LA Voice to advocate for just practices in relation to fire recovery.
Our Yarn Crafts Group meets next on Sunday, June 8th, 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. After the June 8th meeting, this group will be taking a summer break until after Labor Day.
Altadena 🌈Pride Walkabout is happening for the fourth year! Join us on June 14th from 3-6pm at the Altadena Main Library. Many of the locations that we previously walked by have sadly burned; however, a shorter walkabout will start and end at the library (walk starting at 3pm), and FBCP will also be participating in the spiritual event options at 4:30pm where Altadena leaders are providing healing spaces and resource booths. Click here to read more. If you’ve never been, this is a lovely event!
Kids Camp is only 3 Weeks Away!!
Register now! Camp will run June 16-20 from 9am-12pm each day. This year’s theme is "Lock In" where we’ll be exploring what it looks like to attune, abide, ground and focus just like Jesus did. 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!
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.
Six Weeks at a Glance
5/23 - Palestine/Israel Film Series
5/24 - SPARKY! @El Patron
5/25 - Lunch with Sithy Bin
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
6/08 - Yarn Crafts Group
6/14 - Altadena Pride Event
6/16-6/20 - Kids Camp!
6/22 - All-Church Potluck
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.