Dave & The 1994 Chancel Choir

 

Ain’t Got Time to Die

Hall Johnson

Lord, I keep so busy praisin’ my Jesus
Keep so busy praisin’ my Jesus
Keep so busy praisin’ my Jesus
Ain’t got time to die

‘Cause when I’m healin’ de sick (I’m praisin’ my Jesus)
When I’m healin’ de sick (I’m praisin’ my Jesus)
When I’m healin’ de sick (I’m praisin’ my Jesus)
Ain’t got time to die

‘Cause it takes all o’ ma time (To praise my Jesus)
All o’ ma time
To praise my Lord
If I don’t praise Him de rocks gonter cry out
Glory an’ honor
Glory an’ honor
Ain’t got time to die

Lord, I keep so busy workin’ fer de Kingdom
Keep so busy workin’ fer de Kingdom
Keep so busy workin’ fer de Kingdom
Ain’t got time to die
‘Cause when I’m feedin de po’ (I’m workin’ fer de Kingdom)
When I’m feedin de po’ (I’m workin’ fer de Kingdom)
When I’m feedin de po’ (I’m workin’ fer de Kingdom)
Ain’t got time to die

Lord, I keep so busy servin’ my Master
Keep so busy servin’ my Master
Keep so busy servin’ my Master
Ain’t got time to die
‘Cause when I’m givin’ my all (I’m servin’ my Master)
When I’m givin’ my all (I’m servin’ my Master)
When I’m givin’ my all (I’m servin’ my Master)
Ain’t got time to die

Now won’t you get outta ma way (To praise my Jesus)
Outta ma way

Friday Updates | 02.19.21

Happy Friday, Friends at FBCP!

Chip and guest Noah Moore (one of our FBCP youth!) have all the updates and information along with the latest slang the kids are using these days. You can listen to all the goodness in the audio below, but here are the highlights:

  • We look forward to gathering again for outdoor worship on Sunday. As always we will livestream the service and post a recorded version later in the day. Thank you for honoring our agreements so that we can love each other well and stay safe and healthy:

    • Stay in your car if you are able to drive to the garage.

    • Wear a mask whenever you are outside your car.

    • Keep 10ft of space between you and others.

    • Share your love by not hanging around before or after service.

    • Stay home if you aren’t feeling well and let us know how we can help care for you!

  • This Sunday our time of worship will be a service of lament and a celebration of the lives of Ed Enriquez, Harold Lane, Bob Maase, and Tom Harris. We also have created an online space to share your memories. If you have something you want to share in honor of Ed Enriquez, Harold Lane, Bob Maase, or Tom Harris, you can send a written, audio, or video version to lindsay@fbcpasadena.

  • Starting this Sunday, you are welcome to bring items to contribute to the Friends In Deed Bad Weather Supplies. Here is a full list of items that are needed to support our neighbors who don’t have shelter in these colder months.

  • Starting this Wednesday, 2/24, we’re offering a Lenten Bible Study over Zoom from 12-1pm that will run each Wednesday during Lent. Chip will be the host and each week a different member of our staff will lead a discussion based on the scripture passage for the week in a Lenten devotional created by the folks at SALT Project. You can pick up a physical copy of the devotional at Outdoor Church or you can access a digital copy here . We would love to add your voice to the mix, so be sure to look for the Zoom invitation in the coming week!

  • On this Day in History: 79 years ago on this day President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, a policy which resulted in nearly 120,000 innocent Japanese Americans being turned out of their homes, their businesses and neighborhoods and sent to live in concentration camps scattered across the United States.

    We remember this action on this day in order to honor those who suffered but also as a way to acknowledge that violence, racism and hatred continue today against the broader Asian American Pacific Islander population, some of whom are brothers and sisters with whom we worship and live. Let’s commit ourselves to the ongoing work of educating ourselves in this part of our history, to seeing and acknowledging where injustice continues and to do what we can to stand with our brothers and sisters and fight for justice.

 

This Week’s Tracks:

Mary

 

Another way you can practice prayer during Lent is by joining one of our global servants as she and her local Life Group in Beirut spend 40 days of Lent praying for Lebanon in specific ways. Click on the button below to subscribe to a daily email with prayer points. If you already signed up to receive the daily prayer updates for Lebanon, you might check your spam folder to see if it wound up there.

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FBCP Families | 02.18.2021

Hey, Friends!

We had a blast with our families last Saturday and loved learning about the kind of treasure we can keep in our hearts—like love, compassion, and generosity. We are so grateful for the treasures that each of you are in our lives and in our church family! Our next Family Liturgy will be March 20th, so be on the lookout for a new fun postcard and more details. 

We hope you received our online Ash Wednesday liturgy yesterday, but if not, you can always go back and access it when you have a chance. One of our FBCP kids asked to do it with his parents and found it to be really meaningful, so you might consider adapting the interactive prayer experiences in the liturgy for your kids, too. We also hope you are able to use the family Lenten devotion we delivered in ways that are fun and impactful with your family. Blessings as we move through Lent together with you!

Virtual Parent Discussion

Sunday, February 28, at 7:30pm we are hosting a time for parents to get together and discuss their parenting journeys with Iris Chen. For those who have read her new book (you can find it here or we can send you a copy!), this is a chance to ask questions and share anything that has resonated with you. If you haven't had a chance to read it but still want to join us, we would love to have you. Iris will begin by talking about some of the main lessons she has learned in parenting, and then we'll have time for questions and discussion. We’ll send a Zoom link next week so you can join. We love our parent community and look forward to gathering together for a time to connect and learn!

Mars

NASA’s newest Mars rover, Perseverance, touched down on the Red Planet today! NASA is inviting everyone to be a part of history by holding live streams and replays you can watch here. This huge step for human space exploration is a great opportunity to inspire your kids to learn more about space. The folks at KiwiCo collected some of out-of-this-world DIY activities to help you transport your kids to the cosmos right from home. 

Kids

This week we have a new kind of video for our kids—story time! Join us as Pastor Mary reads "A Sick Day for Amos McGee.” You can curl up to watch before bedtime or listen when you need a break during your day. Anytime is a good time for a story, especially one as sweet as this! 

Youth

This week the youth will be in the park, but we will gather later than usual so that youth and their families can attend our morning worship and memorial service in the garage if they want. Youth can head to the park around 11:45AM, and we will wrap up by 1:15PM. We can't wait to spend time with our youth safely in the park! Lunch will be included.

Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

John Jay

 
 

Leslie and Rick

Better Days

Tarron | Anthony Clemons Jr. | Christopher Payton | Dylan Del Olmo | Jacob Kasher | Justin R. Timberlake | Kenyon Dar Ke Dixon | Khirye Anthony Tyler | Larrance Levar Dopson | Uforo Imeh Ebong

Let me talk to ya
Some people come out of a storm better
And some people come out of a storm bitter
The difference between the bitter and the better is the compass of your heart
And the direction that you wanna go
So let's go
See, some people wanna stay in the position of a victim
But those of us we know we are victors because we have victories, you see, haha
Becausе when you have victory, you understand that thе pain was part of the plan to make you greater
You understand that the circumstances or the weights that you kept lifting every day
And today is a new day, look at you
You had to cry, but you're smiling now
You had to go through it, but you're better now
Because you are something special
God plans ya
Even in the darkness, you are the light
Where's the light?

There's a light at the end of the tunnel
Keep your eyes on the road ahead
But if you're feeling lost in the night
It's okay to cry
Just as long as you hold your head

'Cause we're on our way to better
Better's ahead, better's ahead
It gets worse 'fore it gets better
But better's ahead, better's ahead
Better days are comin'
Better days are comin'
Better days, better days
Better days are comin'

I know you've been kicked down
Slept on, let down, faith gone
Waited for too long for somethin' to lean on
You feel weak, just be strong
Deep breath, stay calm
If you just press on, press on, press on

You gon' see there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Keep your eyes on the road ahead
And if you're feelin' lost in the night
It's okay to cry
Just as long as you hold your head

'Cause we're on our way to better
Better's ahead, better's ahead
It gets worse 'fore it gets better
But better's ahead, better's ahead
Better days are comin'
Better days are comin'
And better days are comin'

I know you feel left out and stepped on
Keep goin', keep goin'
Shine bright, don't dim yours for no one
Keep goin' higher, and higher and higher and higher

Better days, better days are comin'
Better days, better days are comin'
Better days, better days are comin'
Better days, better days
Better days are comin'

Friday Updates 02.12.2021

Happy Friday, FBCP!

Today we have the weekly update from Chip along with special guests to help provide some trivia fun. You can listen the full details (and all the answers to the trivia questions!) by clicking the link below, but here are the highlights:

  • We look forward to gathering again for outdoor worship on Sunday, and we will also livestream the service and post a recorded version later in the day. Thank you for honoring our agreements so that we can love each other well and stay safe and healthy:

    • Stay in your car if you are able to drive to the garage.

    • Wear a mask whenever you are outside your car.

    • Keep 10ft of space between you and others.

    • Share your love by not hanging around before or after service.

    • Stay home if you aren’t feeling well and let us know how we can help care for you!

  • Starting this Sunday, you are welcome to bring items to contribute to the Friends In Deed Bad Weather Supplies. Here is a full list of items that are needed to support our neighbors who don’t have shelter in these colder months.

  • Wednesday, February 17th, is Ash Wednesday, and we will be releasing an online liturgy so that you can engage with worship from wherever you are. Here are some items you will want to gather to engage with the liturgy experience from home on Wednesday:

    • candle

    • bowl of water

    • salt

    • towel

    • dirt or ashes (or something else like charcoal pen)

  • We have a Lenten devotional from SALT to help you move through Lent with intention and reflective practices. You can access a digital copy here or pick up a paper copy if you come to the garage for worship on Sunday.

  • On the first Sunday of Lent, February 21, our time of worship will be a service of lament and a celebration of the lives of Ed Enriquez, Harold Lane, Bob Maase, and Tom Harris. We’ll share more details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we will be creating an online space to share your memories. If you have something you want to share in honor of Ed Enriquez, Harold Lane, Bob Maase, or Tom Harris, you can send a written, audio, or video version to lindsay@fbcpasadena.

  • Today is Chinese New Year, and you can listen to the audio below to hear Iris share a little bit about her family’s traditions during this special holiday. The celebration comes at a time when hate crimes against Asian Americans continue to be on the rise after an increase at the start of the pandemic. Join us in praying for our Asian sisters and brothers and for our part to play in the work of justice.

 
 

This Week’s Tracks:

FBCP Updates 02.11.2021

Hey, Friends!

I'm so grateful to have opportunities to gather safely and for the commitment of our community to love each other well when we do get to be together in person. I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have outdoor spaces at our church where we can maintain safe distance in the fresh air—not to mention the beautiful weather we get during most of these winter months. We look forward to this weekend and are praying you feel how loved you are! 

February Liturgy for Families with Kids

HOORAY—it's finally here! The next Liturgy for Families with Kids is this Saturday, February 13th, at 10:30AM in the park. We will maintain our safety protocol with distance and masks so that we can keep each other healthy. And, of course, we will worship God with songs, a Bible lesson, and activities for the whole family. Plus, this month we will also have some Lent materials for kids and families to use at home in the coming months. You can RSVP here to help us plan ahead for supplies. And if you want to invite some friends who need a church family to belong to, we would love to have them! Just share this info and our RSVP link so we can have things ready for them, too!

Don't forget to bring your finished blanket if you were with us at the last liturgy, and everyone is invited to bring a poncho, coat, or warm hat to donate to Friends In Deed if you are able. Thank you for sharing some love in our city these ways!

Chinese New Year

Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year, so our own Iris Chen took some time to explain her family's traditions to our FBCP kids. You can listen to her here! It's so fun to learn about the meaning behind the colors, foods, lights, and other festivities that make up this special holiday for Asian families. You might want to honor the holiday in one of the ways she mentions, and we encourage you to share what you learn from Iris with your friends and neighbors. Happy New Year! 

Sunday 

Kids

This week we have a new family resource you can use to study the story of the Transfiguration (what a crazy word!) as a family. It has some questions to reflect on after reading the scripture passage and a fun activity to help you remember the people in your life who have helped you grow in faith. We pray you find ways to pray and talk about God in whatever way is fun and meaningful for your family!

Youth

This week the youth will meet on Zoom at 2pm. Here is the meeting link that you can use to hop on the hangout. We look forward to a fun time together with our youth!

Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

Jessica

Today we want to encourage you with the full interview that Chip had with Jessica Henson, who has been working on the LA River Project. She reflects on her calling and the ways that so many issues of justice intersect with the project. It’s a great listen—full of exciting information about the LA River Project itself and about how Jessica’s faith and passions led her on the path to this work. We pray you are inspired as you listen and encouraged by the work she is part of, especially as it relates to the mission and heart of FBCP. She even shares some ways you can get involved and continue to support the work of justice in Los Angeles. Enjoy!

FBCP Families | 02.06.2021

Hey, Friends!

I hope you are able to enjoy this beautiful weather and all the good sunshine! We are excited to be back in the garage for worship tomorrow but will also share a livestream and a recorded version later in the day. If you're able to join us for garage worship, we have snacks and some activity sheets for your kiddos and we would love to see them, too!

February Liturgy for Families with Kids

It's been so wonderful to gather safely once a month with our families and kids, and we are so excited to have another time of worship and fun this month! The next Liturgy for Families with Kids is Saturday, February 13th, at 10:30AM in the FBCP park. We will maintain our safety protocol with distance and masks so that we can keep each other healthy. And, of course, we will worship God with songs, a Bible lesson, and activities for the whole family. Plus, this month we will also have some Lent materials for kids and families to use at home in the coming months. You can RSVP here to help us plan ahead for supplies. If you want to invite some friends who need a church family to belong to, we would love to have them! Just share this info and our RSVP link so we can have things ready for them, too!

Oh—and don’t forget to bring a warm hat, jacket, or poncho to donate to Friends In Deed if you are able. Those items will go directly to folks who don’t have shelter during these winter months. If you attended the liturgy last month, then remember to bring back your finished blanket, too!

Support Group for Parents Raising a Child with Autism 

Mady Snyder is a part of our church family, and she is going to begin leading a support group for parents raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is particularly looking to create a group with Christian parents, and we are grateful to have someone in our community with the therapy skills and expertise to offer this kind of family support. You can email her at madysnydertherapy@gmail.com for more information or fill out this form to get connected. Feel free to share this with other parents who might be interested, too!

Sunday 

Kids

Here is a new family resource you can use to worship and read the Bible with kids at home. It's  a passage from Isaiah 40:21-31, and it includes a fun activity to help kids think about how God cares for people and how we can help one another. We pray you find ways to pray and talk about God in whatever way is fun and meaningful for your family!

Youth

This week the youth are back in the park—yay! We look forward to a safe and physically distanced time of fellowship where we can connect with each other and with God. We hope to see you around 10:15AM tomorrow morning!

Sending you so much love and virtual hugs!

With gratitude for you,

Pastor Lindsay & Pastor Mary

Friday Updates 02.05.2021

Happy Friday, FBCP!

Today we have a fun audio from Chip and Mary with all the announcements for the week. You can listen for full details by clicking the link below, but here are the highlights:

  • This week we are back in the garage for outdoor worship, but we will also livestream the service and post a recorded version later in the day. It’s also communion Sunday, so you can bring your own elements or take one of our communion cracker and juice packs. Please remember our agreements so that we can love each other well and stay safe and healthy:

    • Stay in your car if you are able to drive to the garage.

    • Wear a mask whenever you are outside your car.

    • Keep 10ft of space between you and others.

    • Share your love by not hanging around before or after service.

    • Stay home if you aren’t feeling well and let us know how we can help care for you.

  • Wednesday, February 17th, is Ash Wednesday, and we will be releasing an online liturgy so that you can engage with worship from wherever you are. Keep an eye out for upcoming information about how to prepare to worship at home that day so you can thoughtfully prepare your heart for the season of Lent.

  • On the first Sunday of Lent, February 21, our time of worship will be a service of lament and a celebration of the lives of Ed Enriquez, Harold Lane, Bob Maase, and Tom Harris. We’ll share more details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we will be creating an online space to share your memories. If you have something you want to share in honor of Ed Enriquez, Harold Lane, Bob Maase, or Tom Harris, you can send a written, audio, or video version to lindsay@fbcpasadena.

 

This Week’s Tracks:

In Pasadena as it is in Heaven

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