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Find out what’s happening at FCC!
The Women’s Book Club is currently reading “Small Miracles: Extraordinary Coincidences from Everyday Life” by Yitta Halberstam and Judith Leventhal. For more information, check out page 8!
Do you want to participate in
the FCC Chili Cook-Off on
Rally Day? If so, check out
page 9 to find out more
information!
August 22, 2016 For the week of August 28, 2016
The Church Office will
be closed on Monday,
September 5 in
observance of Labor Day.
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We are united in striving to
know the Will of God as taught
in the Holy Scriptures; and in
our purpose, to walk in the
ways of the Lord, made known,
or to be made known to us.
- Our Covenant -
Dr. Steven Jay Davis Senior Minister
Dr. Lowell W. Linden Minister Emeritus
Rev. Lori Hovren Ministry Associate
Shanna Franklin Office Manager
Michael Richardson Coordinator of Technology
Bruce McClurg Choir Director
Dr. Stephen Moore Church Organist
Debbie Prutsman Clarion Kids Choir Director
Vance Lambert Custodian
Oscar Pacheco Facility Maintenance
Phone: (909) 793-3157
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.FCCRedlands.org
2 W. Olive Ave.
Redlands, CA 92373
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
August 28, 2016
Please join us for Worship Services at
8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Grail, and
10:00 a.m. in the Main Sanctuary.
SERMON The sermon this week is titled
“God's Plan in Messy Times,” and the
Scripture passage is Genesis 16:1-4
GREETERS Olive Avenue: Geri McQueen
FLOWERS The flowers this week are given by Mary
Hylkema in loving memory of John Hylkema.
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Dear Friends, “FEAR NOT” is the message of the Bible from Abraham—who heard the Word of God, all the way to Jesus—who is the very Word of God in the Flesh. “FEAR NOT” Is not simply an encouraging phrase from beside us, helping us buck up. This is the word of God from above us bringing authentic peace. Our God Above is saying, “FEAR NOT - I am with you!” And if the very Creator of the Universe is with us, then who can be against us? Can illness, or
hardship, or family troubles, or national distress, or international terror? No! In the book of Romans, Paul says,
“In all … things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (ROMANS 8:37-39)
It is because “God is with us,” that we can experience a peace that transcends comprehension. The encouragement to “FEAR NOT,” repeated throughout the Bible, is a high value echoed throughout the church. It is demonstrated in the way people show love and encouragement to one another in hard times. When we offer grace and kindness to one another, and to those throughout the community, we are demonstrating that God is truly with us. We are diminishing the forces of fear. We are advancing the cause of peace. Shalom,
Steve
Rev. Dr. Steven Jay Davis
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LONG TERM HEALTH ISSUES Helena Whitehurst
Steve Graves
Janet Graves
Brook Stuck
Michael DiMuro
Steve Allen
Carl Griffin
Fae Burgess
Jane Hawkins
Darla Heringes
Maureen Fairchild
PRAYER LIST IMMEDIATE CONCERNS
Carol B. Burgess
Jan Eickman
Grace Wilson
Jeanne Rosenquist
Marian Rundle
Dorothy Dally
Carol Roghair
Madeline Hendershot
Monica Temple
Margaret Hartzell
Barbara Davies
Audrey Vaughn
Weldon Clegg
William Vander Lugt
Thelma DeFoy
Gordon Baird
Laura Gunn
Jean Nease
EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY Peggy Patten—Lori Hovren’s mother
Stacy Huckins—Maizie’s daughter-in-law
Tom Johnson—Shirley Miner’s son
Shirley Mayse—Sue Baze’s mother
Teri Hankammer—Joann Dickson’s daughter
Grace Williams—Ruth-Ann Nydam’s granddaughter
Keith Hook—Barbara Hook’s son
Jennifer Haynes—Granddaughter of the Lecklers & the Alfords
Alma Rennegarbe—Robert Mendez’s mother
John (Tim) Simon—Ken and Madeline Hendershot’s son-in-law
Gabrielle Alford—Granddaughter of the Alfords
Marge Wilson—Younger sister of Jean Nease
Jeanne Brown—Carole Ley’s Sister
Jack Robey—Stepson of Steven Henry
If you know of anyone who is in need of prayer or a visit from the pastor, please
feel free to call the Church Office and let us know, or leave a note on your
response card in church.
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FAMILY MINISTRIES CORNER In this picture from
“Walk Thru the
Bible,” there are
“ T w o P e a
Tears” (for 2 Peter).
Their tears are
because there’s
Poison in the Pew,
which is the key
word. The apostle
Peter’s second
letter is to convey the message that false teachers are at times
found in the church. He writes this letter to his original audience,
but with an even more serious theme than his first letter. When
defection, false teaching, and persecution come from within the
body of Christ, a serious condition exists—poison in the pew. Peter
warns that judgment awaits those who teach falsely, and that
believers must be on their guard so as not to be led away by the
error of wicked teachers (3:17). To learn more about the Book of
2 Peter, check out Pastor Steve's blog at StevenJayDavis.com…
and be sure to join us in church on Sunday, too!
UPCOMING MISSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Missions Committee will meet next on Monday, September 12
at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Office.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PEARL WARD
We will hold a memorial service for Pearl Ward here at the church
on Saturday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel, with a short
reception to follow in Kimberly Hall.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in
observance of Labor Day.
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KIRK NIGHT
We will hold Kirk Night on Wednesday, August 31 and September 7
at 6:00 p.m. in Kimberly Hall for dinner and 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
for singing and discussion. Please sign up on the clipboard if
you’d like to come for dinner. Regularly scheduled Kirk Nights will
resume in October.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB NEWS
This summer, the Women’s Book Club is
reading “Small Miracles: Extraordinary
Coincidences from Everyday Life” by
Yitta Halberstam and Judith Leventhal.
You will enjoy reading this collection of
incredible, almost unbelievable, short stories. Sit back, relax with a
cool drink and immerse yourself in these examples of God’s work
in the lives of ordinary people. We will meet on Sunday,
September 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Church Library to discuss.
FCC MEMORIES
This is a photo of
Leonette DiMuro, taken
on the steps to the
C h a p e l a t F i r s t
Congregational Church
in 1953. Leonette said,
“All the youth choir
members had their
pictures taken on the
steps to the Chapel.”
Thanks to Leonette for
providing this lovely
photo and FCC
memory. If you have any photos or memories that you would like
to share, please feel free to contact the Church Office.
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The Clarion Kids Community Choir The Clarion Kids’ Community Choir is a
free opportunity for children in
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade to
learn proper vocal production,
performance technique,
and contemporary and traditional choral works. Rehearsals will
begin again on Sunday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. at First
Congregational Church—and no auditions are required! The
Clarion Kids’ Choir is directed by Debbie Prutsman,
well-known Redlands educator, director, and performer. For
more information, email Debbie at [email protected].
CHILI COOK OFF AT RALLY DAY!
Do you make the “best” chili? Do you have
what you think is an award-winning chili
recipe? We are looking for chili cooks for
our Chili Cook-off. The Chili Cook-off will be
held on Rally Day following second service
on September 11, 2016. Prizes will be awarded for the best
recipes. Those interested in participating may sign up on the
patio following both services. Any questions may be emailed to
[email protected] or [email protected].
RUMMAGE SALE DATES
We are low on rummage this year for the Rummage Sale! Please
check your closets and bring your unwanted items to church. The
proceeds from sales go to help our church projects. Larger
furniture items can be brought starting Monday, September 12.
Tax deductible receipts are available in the Church Office.
Church members' and friends' night will be Thursday, September
22 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. General public times are Friday,
September 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday,
September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We’ll see you there!
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Sunday, August 28:
8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Services
10:00 a.m. Middle School Sunday School
6:00 p.m. Youth Group
Wednesday, August 31:
8:30 a.m. Exercise Class
Noon Emotions Anonymous
6:00 p.m. Kirk Night—Kimberly Hall/Chapel
WEEKLY CALENDAR August 28, 2016—September 3, 2016
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
FOR LABOR DAY
The Church Office will be
c losed on Monday,
September 5 in observance
of Labor Day.
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EXTENDING BIRTHDAY
BLESSINGS TO...
August 28: Christy Salazar
David Sousa
August 29: Mark Messersmith
Rebecca Sousa
August 30: Nancy Petry
August 31: Gary Baze
Sabine Robertson-Phillips
Audrey Vaughn
September 1: Ruth Heeney
Joe Henehan
