FBCP Families | 26

Hi, Friends!

What a week it continues to be! We are praying for all the firefighters who are working tirelessly and in dangerous conditions and for all of you who live nearest the fires. It’s a bummer to miss Drive-In Church again this week, but I pray you will have space to listen to the liturgy and worship from wherever you are on Sunday.

Update on Liturgy for Families with Kids

After monitoring the air quality closely and praying over our decision, we have chosen to postpone our Liturgy for Families until Saturday, October 3rd. We are super bummed that we have to wait a little longer to come together with our families, but we want to make sure we do so under safe and fun conditions. The air quality continues to be the worst in the morning in Pasadena, and we want all of our kids—even our littlest ones with their little lungs—to be able to come and enjoy the worship without a worry. We hope you will join us October 3rd, and in the meantime know that we miss you dearly!

A Question for Bedtime

Recently I was at an online webinar for youth ministry leaders, and one of the speakers shared a story about a question she used to spark discussion with her younger brother. It is a simple question, but after she gently asked it a few weeks in a row without any pressure to answer, he finally opened up and was able to talk about God in important ways. We've used this question in our youth group time, too, and it's one worth asking regularly. The question is this: Where did you see God today?

I encourage you to ask your child that question at bedtime or to pose it to the whole family over a shared meal and see what other questions and reflections it might prompt. And if your child (or you!) didn't feel like God showed up, that's okay—it's a great opportunity to talk about when they wanted to feel God's presence and to think about Jesus’ promise to be with us always. I'm praying we all see God in new ways this week.

Sunday 

Kid Video

This Sunday we will be sharing another quick video to encourage you in your faith, and as always, we'll share some extra resources in an email Sunday morning. We pray you get some time to rest and play as a family!

Youth Zoom 

We are on for our regular Youth Zoom at 2PM this week. 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

Barbara

Sunday Special | EP 27

Happy Sunday, Friends!

We tried hard to keep our video shorter today, but we packed in a review of our last video, a new story about a baby in a river, and a special announcement for families with kids. We hope you are staying safe and indoors as the fires continue to affect the air quality. We pray you have a blessed Sunday and that God fills you with hope as you start a new week!

TALK IT OUT

  • Can you review the sequence of events, starting with Pharaoh's order to the Hebrew women who helped deliver babies?

  • How did God take care of baby Moses even in a scary time?

  • Who showed faith and courage in the story?

  • What are you wondering about after hearing the story of baby Moses?

APPLY IT

Moses's mom was filled with so much love for her baby, and she was creative and courageous to make a basket for Moses to float on the river. We can imagine that she must have been very afraid, but somehow she trusted God enough to try what probably seemed like a crazy idea. Here’s an exercise you can do to think about your own circumstances that make you afraid: Weave your own basket following the directions on this post. As you weave the paper together, talk to God about any fears you have and any areas where you could use some creative ideas from God. Listen for what God might want to tell you as you create your basket. (And you can certainly draw a baby to put inside it if you want!) Let the basket be a reminder that God has a purpose and a plan for you—just as He did for Moses.

We miss you and love you!

Much love,

Pastors Lindsay and Mary

FBCP Families | 25

Hi, Friends!

We are continuing to monitor the fires and to pray for all those in our church family who live near the mountains. If that's you, remember to let us know if we can assist you in any way. The air is bad everywhere, so we are praying for safety this weekend and for those who do not have a safe home where they can stay. We will keep you posted as we assess whether or not we feel it's safe to host Drive-In Church this Sunday. If not, we will send out a liturgy Sunday morning. 

Liturgy for Families with Kids (in the park)!

Parents, we know that Drive-In Church has been a tough option for some of our younger kids, and we are definitely missing our usual Sunday School hour. So, we are so excited to announce a safe chance to gather, worship God, and see our friends (and their cute masks!). On Saturday, September 19 at 10:30 AM, we are inviting families with kids to join us for a fun worship event in the church park area. We will have spots for families to hang out while staying a safe distance apart on the grass area, and we invite you to bring blankets or chairs. There will be kid-friendly worship with singing, a Bible story, and some creative activities.  We hope you'll join us for this chance to worship and have fun together safely in our green space! (Of course, date is subject to change based on weather and air quality.)

Brain Breaks 

Being restricted to the indoors due to bad air quality is only adding one more layer of challenge for those of you with kids. Our trusted source Kiwi Co. has some great ideas and resources for taking a brain break and having some fun (and these can be done in the house!).

Sunday 

Kid Video

You may have noticed that we did not have a video last week, and that was due to some internet outages every time we tried to film. The internet seems to be cooperating, and the plan this Sunday is to have a quick Bible story and some information about our upcoming Liturgy for Families with Kids. Join us for a little story and information time! 

Youth Zoom 

This week we are on for our Youth Zoom at 2PM. 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


FBCP Families | 24

Hi, Friends!

We are praying that you are able to stay cool and safe as we prepare for a heat wave. Please note that we will not have Drive-In Church tomorrow due to the heat. The Liturgy for the Living Room will be sent out by email and text in the morning. We will miss you but hope you can worship from somewhere comfortable.

Speaking of all the heat, it's a good weekend to slow down, rest, and stay hydrated if you can put work aside. Here are some cold dinner recipes to inspire you and keep your ovens off. Read on for more updates and fun resources to help you thrive at home.

Families with Kids are invited!

Parents, we know that Drive-In Church has been a tough option for some of our younger kids, and we are definitely missing our usual Sunday School hour. So, we are so excited to announce a safe chance to gather, worship God, and see our friends (and their cute masks!). On Saturday, September 19 at 10:30 AM, we are inviting families with kids to join us for a fun worship event in the church park area. We will have spots for families to hang out while staying a safe distance apart on the grass area, and we invite you to bring blankets or chairs. There will be kid-friendly worship and activities for families to do together. We hope you'll join us for this chance to worship and have fun together safely in our green space!

Ideas for Sabbath

With fall here and the continued stress of the pandemic, school, and working from home, it's easy to forget to prioritize rest. This post has some simple ideas and reminders about ways to keep sabbath or rhythms of rest for both adults and kids. 

Mindfulness Cards

Here are some printable cards to help guide kids through mindfulness practices. You could pull these out if it's been a tough day or if your younger one needs a minute to decompress. And, of course, you can always add a prayer time or practice of gratitude to God to any of these cards!

SUNDAY 

Kid Video

This Sunday we are going to have a quick Bible story and some information about our upcoming worship event for families with kids. Tune in for a little story and information time! 

Youth Zoom 

This week we are on for our Youth Zoom at 2PM. 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! Parents of youth, be on the lookout for some upcoming youth group happenings.

Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

In Pasadena as it is in Heaven

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