Sunday Special | EP 32

Happy Sunday, Friends!

Today Izzy and Mo find themselves at a feast provided by God, but they have to learn a lesson about not complaining first. Watch out—strange things are falling from the sky!

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TALK IT OUT

  • Recap: What did God provide for the Israelites even though they complained so much?

  • Check In With Yourself: How did you feel as you imagined the story (especially the falling bread!)?

  • Wonder: What are you wondering right now as you think about God's care for the Israelites and their situation?

APPLY IT

  • We have shared this recipe for bread in a bag before, but this time you could make it for a neighbor or friend! Attach a little tag or note that says "God provides" as a reminder of God's faithfulness to the Israelites and to us.

  • The Israelites complained a lot, even though God did miraculous things for them. Try to notice any time that you start to complain this week. When you do, stop and ask God to help you to be grateful. You could write down what is making you complain, and then ask God to help you with that situation. After taking a moment to pray, cross out that item of complaint and write a new thing that you are thankful for. Here is a sample prayer: Dear God, Teach us to be grateful at all times and not to complain. Help us to enjoy the blessings you give us every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Much love,

 

Pastors Lindsay and Mary

FBCP Families | 31

Hi, Friends!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend! Yesterday and today I've had the privilege of being at a virtual summit for a Fuller youth ministry cohort we are part of. It's been a really engaging time to think about our youth and cast new vision for our ministry going forward. Our youth leadership team (Grant, Grace, Tasha, and Chip!) continue to be such a gift to our community, and we were honored to have Naomi be our youth representative. We appreciate your prayers for our youth and all they have to bring to our church family!

If you loved our Liturgy for Families with Kids, then stay tuned for our next one! We will send out the next date and details so you can mark your calendars. We can’t wait to worship in the park again with you!

Halloween Updated Plan

We had hoped to use our park space for a gathering on Halloween, but due to the Pasadena Public Health Department's restrictions, we have to shift our original plan. We know that is a disappointment (for us, too), but we are determined to make the most of the day and the opportunity to connect with our families with kids! So, here's the plan: Pastor Mary and I, along with some special friends, will be making our way to your homes in costumes with treats and love and big smiles and air hugs. We would love to see your kids as we do this reverse trick-or-treating (definitely heavy on the treat!) and bring a little Halloween joy to your door. If your child would like to be in costume, too, that’s even better! If it's okay for us to make a Halloween visit, please click the button below so we can coordinate a spooktacular driving route. 

Yes, Please bring us some Halloween Joy!


Watercolor Leaf Rubbing

Most of us have done leaf rubbings to make art using the intricate designs in creation, but this post shows a new twist on turning leaves into watercolor masterpieces. Grab a white crayon and some watercolors, and watch the leaves come to life on paper. (And for a fun word on why and how leaves change colors and what we can learn from it, check out SALT's Theology of Color.)

Sunday 

Kids

This week we are going to talk about manna and the way God chooses to provide for Moses and the Israelites. Join Izzy and Mo as they continue on the journey after leaving Egypt! (Oh, and we may have a related tasty surprise for anyone able to come to Outdoor Church tomorrow.) 

Youth

We are on for another Zoom gathering this week at 2PM. Here is the meeting link that you can use to hop on the hangout. We can't wait to spend time with our youth! 

More Youth in the Park

Our outdoor youth gathering went so well a couple of weeks ago, and we are excited for more chances to meet safely outdoors! Youth, mark your calendars for October 25, November 8, and November 22. More details to follow.


Sending you so much ❤️and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary



Sunday Special | EP 31

Happy Sunday, Friends!

Today we continue with the story of Moses. There's no burning bush this time, but there are some other crazy elements and acts of God. We also tell you how you could act out the story at home with your family because acting out scripture is one way to really experience it in a new way. We pray you have fun getting into character!

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TALK IT OUT

  • Recap: What did Moses tell the Israelites when they were afraid, and what happened?

  • Check In With Yourself: How did you feel as you heard the Israelites complain, and how did you feel when God saved them?

  • Wonder: What are you wondering right now as you think about the moment God parted the Read Sea through Moses?

APPLY IT

  • Acting out the story is one way to help engage more of your senses. Try to really imagine what it would have been like to be different people in the story. If you do act this out at home, don't be afraid to pause and ask questions or share what you are wondering about in the moment!

  • To help you remember that God is with you in the most impossible of circumstances, you could make a painting using your footprint like the picture below! Here are the simple steps:

    1. Dip your foot in paint and then make a footprint on paper with your heel at the top, OR you could trace your foot on a piece of paper using a pen or pencil. This will become your Moses.

    1. Next draw some water on the left and right side of your foot. 

    2. Then add a staff and anything else to Moses' outfit. 

    3. Write either a verse from the story or a reminder from the story that you want to keep in mind the next time you are afraid. Some ideas: Remember to trust God! Just be quiet; God will fight for you! or God can do the impossible!

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We love you and are praying you have a wonderful Sunday!

Much love,

Pastors Lindsay and Mary




FBCP Families | 30

Hi, Friends!

My heart is still SO full from last weekend! Seeing our families with kids in person was such a gift and food for the soul. Thank you for all those who were able to come out and worship in the park with us—we thank God for the special families in our church who make FBCP even more special!  

If you joined us last Saturday, then you heard us announce that we are in the process of planning a chance for our families with kids to wear their costumes and safely show them off on October 31st. Stay tuned for more details as we continue to plan. We want to be sure we are in compliance with local guidelines and restrictions to keep everyone safe and be able to continue to worship together. We will send out the final details as soon as we have them!

Sunday 

KIDS

Last week we saw Moses talk to a bush that was on fire, and this week Moses finds himself in another seemingly impossible situation involving water, a high-speed chase, and that staff he always carries around. Keep an eye out for this week's kid video!

YOUTH

We had a blast in the park with our youth last week, and Chip shared such a good word on what it means to be rooted in Christ and pursue a personal relationship with Him.  We will be back to our Zoom gathering this week at 2PM. Here is the meeting link that you can use to hop on the hangout. We can't wait to spend time with our youth! 

At Home

Make Postcard Art

If you have a budding artist at home, they might want to create a postcard that will support the US Postal Service and be added to a collection and online gallery. It's an initiative started by two artists in hopes of educating folks about the USPS and democracy. Happy drawing!

More Family Time (Singing)

Looking for some new tunes to sing as a family? Check out this fun album called More Family Time by Ziggy Marley featuring tons of other artists. You can listen to it on various apps or watch animated music videos on YouTube. Get your dance party on!

Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

Cynthia

Canticle of Creation

In the beginning, Lord my God,
You alone existed: eternally one
Yet pregnant in the fullness of unity.
Full to overflowing,
You, Father of All Life, exploded outward
In a billion bits and pieces.
Your word became flesh,
Whirling in shining stars, shimmering suns
And in genesis glimmering galaxies.
You, my God, spoke
And Your Words became flesh:
In sun and moon, earth and seas,
Mountains and gentle hills,
Rolling rivers and silent streams.
You, my God, spoke
And Your Words became flesh: in winged bird, in deer and elephant,
In grazing cow, racing horse, and fish of the deep.
Your Words, so unique and so varied,
Filled the earth also with rabbit, squirrel and ant.
And all Your Words were beautiful,
And all were good.
From each of these Holy Words
Arose a prayer of praise and adoration
To You, their Creator
And Wondrous Womb.
'Praise You," rang out the redwood,
"Blessed be You," chimed in the cedar,
"Holy are You," prayed the prairie grasses.
From all four corners of this earth,
Rose up a chorus of perpetual adoration.
O Sacred Spirit, O Divine Breath of Life,
Unseal my ears that they may ever listen
To Your continuous canticle of creation;
Open my heart and my whole self,
To sing in harmony with all its many voices.
Teach me to commune with Your first Word made flesh,
Your creation,
That I may be able to unravel the wondrous words
Of Your second Word made flesh,
Jesus,
Through whom, with whom, and in whom,
I may see myself as another Word of Yours made flesh,
To Your glory and honor.


- Author Unknown

Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon

St. Francis of Assisi

Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, All praise is Yours, all glory, all honour and all blessings.

To you alone, Most High, do they belong, and no mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name.

Praised be You my Lord with all Your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour,
Of You Most High, he bears the likeness.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
In the heavens you have made them bright, precious and fair.

Praised be You, my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air,
And fair and stormy, all weather’s moods,
by which You cherish all that You have made.

Praised be You my Lord through Sister Water,
So useful, humble, precious and pure.

Praised be You my Lord through Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong.

Praised be You my Lord through our Sister,
Mother Earth
who sustains and governs us,
producing varied fruits with colored flowers and herbs.
Praise be You my Lord through those who grant pardon for love of You and bear sickness and trial.

Blessed are those who endure in peace, By You Most High, they will be crowned.

Praised be You, my Lord through Sister Death,
from whom no-one living can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Blessed are they She finds doing Your Will.

No second death can do them harm. Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks,
And serve Him with great humility.

 
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