FBCP Families | Weekday Wonders 19

Hi, Friends!

We can't believe that Compassion Camp is winding down, but we are thankful that our pursuit of compassion never ends. If you've had your Week 3 Campsite open but haven't refreshed your browser lately, then give it a refresh for a few updated items. We will continue to explore compassion as a church because that's what Jesus was all about. A huge thanks to all of our church family who helped us experience compassion the last three weeks! 

Compassion Camp Friday Zoom Movie Party
You're invited to join us for a Zoom Movie Party and closing camp session! This week's camp Zoom will be on Friday from 6:00-8:30 PM. We will hang out, watch a short movie, and wrap up our camping adventure! Click here for the zoom link.

Children and Youth Choir Project
Keep an eye out for a separate email with information about an intergenerational virtual choir project with kids, youth, and our adult choir. It's going to be a really beautiful and fun experience. We hope your kids will join!

New Wonders

VACCINES EXPLAINED FOR KIDS

If your child is wondering what a vaccine is and why it takes so long (or if your child just loves science and exploring new things), then you might enjoy listening to Vox's short podcast episode that explains how vaccines work in a really fun immersive listening experience. It also has an episode discussion guide for kids who want to delve deeper into the science behind experiments and vaccines. I can tell you honestly that I learned a lot!

SPARK JOY AND WHOA

Kiwi has some  ideas for ways you can spark joy with some experimenting at home before school starts up. Check out these different options—I especially like the candy one and the Sports Science page!

Sunday Specials

SUNDAY VIDEO

This Sunday we have one final activity video to share as part of Compassion Camp! Pastor Mary is going to show us how to be present to the world and our neighborhood in simple but practical, everyday ways. Join us as we continue to cultivate compassion! 

YOUTH ZOOM

This week the youth will Zoom at 12PM. Here is the meeting link that you can use each week to hop on the hangout. We can't wait to hang out with our youth!

Announcement; Youth Movie Night!
Mark your calendars for our next Youth Movie Night at the Chen's house! We will be watching another movie on Friday, August 14th at 7:30PM in the backyard with safe distancing. We can't wait to continue our movie adventures with Indiana Jones. Candy and all the fun are included.

Sending you so much ❤️and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

Sunday Special | Ep 20

Happy Sunday, Friends!

We can't believe we are about to start our last week of Compassion Camp! We are having a blast with your campers—they have been learning and doing so much. Today's little video is a recap of where we have been, some things to look forward to in this last week of camp, and a look at our drive-through pickup yesterday. 

Today we are sharing some children's book recommendations from our Compassion Camp curriculum. These books are listed as great companions to our final week of camp as we focus on having compassion with the world. You may want to get a copy of some of these to read at home so you can continue to talk about compassion. (And a word on children's books: They are not just for children!)

  • Melena’s Jubilee, Zetta Elliot 

  • The Marvelous Mustard Seed, Amy-Jill Levine and Sandy Eisenberg Sasso 

  • When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree, Jamie L. B. Deenihan 

  • No Water, No Bread, Luis Amavisca 

  • Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights, Rob Sanders 

And one last thing to share! This free printable sign is a fun way to bless all the delivery drivers who come to your home (or you could make your own!). Set out something nice as a thank you to those who are out there making sure we get the things we need. This blog post has some easy ideas for what to leave out for your delivery drivers. 

We'll "see" you tomorrow morning for our final week of camp!

Much love, 

Pastors Lindsay and Mary

Lindsay

 

A PRAYER FOR COMPASSION

Dear Jesus,

Your compassion always looked like courage.

Strengthen our hearts with your bravery as

we risk,

reach out,

and lift up

our siblings near and far.

Help us keep our eyes on you.

Amen

Sunday Special | EP 19

Happy Sunday, Friends!

If you weren’t at Drive-In Church this morning, I hope you got the liturgy that was sent out a little while ago. It has some live elements from Drive-In Church and we hope you are blessed in listening!

We are one week into Compassion Camp, and we hope your campers are enjoying their adventures at home with our virtual campsite. Tomorrow morning I'll be sending out an email with all the information for week two, including a list of what was in your Camper Kit and which activities they are needed for. We are so excited to share another week of compassion with you!


The video below is just some extra fun to give a little introduction and real-life example of this week’s theme at camp. Bonus: It features a special guest from our pastoral staff!

Apply It

The theme for the second week of camp is "Compassion for Self." We hope that last week you really paid attention to everything around you so that you could spot any chance to show up and be brave by showing compassion. This week, we're asking you to have some self compassion, which can be hard. This article has five ways to cultivate self-compassion in your kids at home. We pray that the activities at camp help them have fun while enjoying all the ways God has made them to be special and valued in God's kingdom.

We'll "see" you tomorrow morning for our second week of camp!

Much love, 

Pastors Lindsay and Mary



FBCP Families | Weekday Wonders 18

Hi, Friends!

This email is coming a little later than usual because I was tied up at the Compassion Camp Factory filming Chip while he made a special video for our second week of camp. We can't wait to kick off a new week with a new theme on Monday! We have been so inspired by the photos of creations that you have sent in, so keep sending us photos of all the camping you are doing.

Don't forget about the tomorrow’s excursion!
This week, our in-person camp event will take place on Sunday. Right after Drive-In Church, we will be waiting on Union Street with more fun supplies to share for Week 2 of camp. We also hope you will bring something you have made or colored during the week so you can show us your creation! This will be a drive-through experience with safe distance and loads of fun. Plus, you can wave at all the other campers behind you! If you're coming to Drive-In Church, then after you exit the parking garage, you can swing back around to the Union Street side of church. If you don't plan to come for Drive-In Church, no problem! Just come by anytime between 11:30am-12:30pm and join the fun on Union Street. You can also have the chance to wave at other FBCP friends as they leave worship!

New Wonders

PARENTS AND SELF COMPASSION

Our theme for Week 2 of camp is "Compassion for Myself," and we are excited to share activities and exercises that kids can do to cultivate compassion for themselves. So today we are sharing this resource for parents because kids aren't the only ones who need to practice compassion for self. It has some basics about the research behind self-compassion and three tips to use in a moment when things feel intense and challenging. If this all sounds a little fluffy or silly, we get it—but the research on self compassion is strong, and it's amazing to learn more about our brains and how they connect with our children's brains. If you need to take a little time to give yourself some compassion, there are some resources and guided exercises here to help you cultivate compassion for yourself. We are praying that this is a week of discovery and kindness turned inward. Parents, you are doing a great job!

Sunday Specials

SUNDAY VIDEO

This Sunday Pastor Gretchen joins us for a look at the theme of self-compassion as we gear up for Week 2 of Compassion Camp!

YOUTH HANGOUT

NOTE: This week the youth will Zoom at 1:00pm to accommodate for Drive-In Church and our Compassion Camp event. Here is the meeting link that you can use each week to hop on the hangout. We can't wait to hang out with our youth!

Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

Leslie and Warren

 

Practice the new bridge!

Even when I don’t see it You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it You’re working
You never stop You never stop working
You never stop You never stop working

Chorus
Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper
Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

 

Please take this quick health screening at home before you join us:

  • Check to verify your temperature is below 100 degrees F.

  • Confirm you have no symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, chills, repeated shaking with chills, headache, muscle pain, or a new loss of taste or smell before or upon arrival.

  • You can go here for an online self checker through the CDC.

Phenomenal Friday #29

Please take this quick health screening at home before you join us:

  • Check to verify your temperature is below 100 degrees F.

  • Confirm you have no symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, chills, repeated shaking with chills, headache, muscle pain, or a new loss of taste or smell before or upon arrival.

  • You can go here for an online self checker through the CDC.

 

 

THIS WEEK’S TRACKS:

Sunday Special | EP 18

Good morning, Friends!

Compassion Camp starts tomorrow, and we cannot wait to share all the fun and meaningful activities to help campers grow in compassion for our first week! Tomorrow morning I'll be sending out a link to our virtual campsite so that campers can start the fun. If you still want to register your child, we would love to have them join us and can arrange to get them a Camper Kit. Just register with the link below! 

Today's video shares a little excitement for camp and some reminders for campers. 

Showing Up and Being Brave

The theme for the first week of camp is "Showing Up and Being Brave" with the help of God. This week, look for signs that someone might need compassion, and then ask God to help you show up and be brave to act with compassion and spread the love. All the camp activities will help you practice those things, so we pray you have a great adventure this first week.

We'll "see" you tomorrow morning for our first week of camp!

Much love,

Pastors Lindsay and Mary

In Pasadena as it is in Heaven

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